Arts & Humanities - 26 December 2006

2006-12-26 07:49:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Im writing a childrens chapter book about fairies and I'm stuck. Its about a girl who is fairy named Melina and she hasnt discovered it yet. She was put on earth when she was a baby by her father, the fairy king to save her from the dark fairy, her mothers sister. Her father dies trying to save her. She is found by newlyweds and they decide to raise her. On the night of her 13th birthday, her guardian fairy comes down to earth to bring her to "fairyland", its in the clouds. She meets her mother there (the fairy queen) and discovers a lot about her past. She then is trained to use magic. And goes on a journey with Terra to save herself and Fairyland. She tries to defeat the DARK FAIRY, Maladora!!!

Im not sure how the journey starts or what happens after that.
I really would appreciate some ideas and comments.
I'm trying to do this a little bit Cornelia Funke style. This book probably sounds silly to most of you, but all the kids i've asked loved the idea and this is a kids book!

2006-12-26 07:48:59 · 16 answers · asked by girly 2 in Books & Authors

2006-12-26 07:48:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Saddam loses death sentence appeal
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi appeals court on Tuesday upheld a ruling that Saddam Hussein should hang for crimes against humanity, Iraq's national security adviser told Reuters.

Under the statute governing the Iraqi High Tribunal, the death sentence must be carried out within the next 30 days.

The former Iraqi leader and two former aides were sentenced to death in November for crimes against humanity over the killings of 148 Shi'ites from the town of Dujail after he escaped assassination there in 1982.

"The court just upheld the verdict and sentence," Iraq's national security adviser Mowaffaq al-Rubaie told Reuters.

[link to today.reuters.co.uk]

2006-12-26 07:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1 in History

2006-12-26 07:46:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I'm considering starting Gymnastics, but I've been told that it'll negatively affect my ballet performance, because it makes you muscular rather than the wispy look that is a distinct look of Ballet. I've been doing ballet for 10 years, and am considering going pro. Will Gymnastics make it harder to train at the Royal Ballet School, considering the thing they care most about after skill is aesthetics?

2006-12-26 07:40:36 · 9 answers · asked by princesspointegirl 1 in Dancing

I really want to read a fantasy book with some male who crossdresses. I really, really want to. So, if you know any, please tell me. I also, want to know of any gay teen romance novels.

Thankie. Bai Bai!

2006-12-26 07:40:20 · 9 answers · asked by fluffyluv1030 1 in Books & Authors

you know the oragne filters have like yellow or off white spots on them and it aggervates me that i dont know! just wandering? there normally found on "Full Flavor" no menthol or anything like that, (usually)

2006-12-26 07:39:07 · 4 answers · asked by im gonna use all 32 characters!! 2 in Philosophy

2006-12-26 07:35:41 · 9 answers · asked by Jack S 5 in Philosophy

Do you know about any hidden "easter eggs" or anything on the J. K. Rowling website? How about the password for the W.O.M.B.A.T. thing? Anything would be helpful, thanks.

www.jkrowling.com

2006-12-26 07:35:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I love to write and even have a few things published, mostly poetry with Blue Mountain Arts - the greeting card company. I wondered if there are any other writers here.

2006-12-26 07:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by faithloveseternally 2 in Books & Authors

Is sexism is merely an inequal belief in one sex or another? So if you believe that one gender is superior to another do you define yourself as sexist? From an egalitarian point of view i don't consider either to be superior, but that's mainly because i don't care. I'm just curious about what other people think.

2006-12-26 07:31:36 · 16 answers · asked by Roy B 3 in Philosophy

that feeling.

2006-12-26 07:27:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

i need them for a report in history

2006-12-26 07:24:34 · 3 answers · asked by cheerchicklet2008 1 in History

This is just a survey I'm curious how many will respond to....

What defines a true artist (traits, gifts, expression) versus a fake.

List other arts than the obvious: drawing, painting, and music.

2006-12-26 07:17:34 · 10 answers · asked by Incognito 1 in Other - Visual Arts

2006-12-26 07:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by K. D. M. 6 in Other - Arts & Humanities

Hello!

I just got a new camera and I'm pretty new to photography.

It's a Kodak Z650. I want to be able to take very close up photos of my aquarium fish, and my ferrets.

It has macro mode, but I was wondering, the camera also has PASM mode where I can change the aperature, ISO, etc.What values should I set it at to take quality close up photos?

If more info is needed, let me know.

2006-12-26 07:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by lunar_flame 3 in Photography

your chose

2006-12-26 07:16:06 · 9 answers · asked by liyah c 1 in Books & Authors

Has another writer explored the viewpoint of Mayella in To Kill A Mockingbird? Rather than a false accusation of rape, what about the violence of a father towards a daughter. Racism between Caucasians and Africans is there, but it exists even between different groups in Asia. Women are treated poorly in many cultures.
A: Actually, that's a very good idea indeed. Many authors have taken over characters from other stories and incorporated them into a whole new storyline. Musician from Bridgeport CT wrote a song..."Daughters" - about this. Book of Job even ends with with father having to treat the daughters as equals with the sons/brothers. Interesting...

2006-12-26 07:13:41 · 3 answers · asked by clophad 2 in Books & Authors

I think we probably all have, but some of us might not realize it or may choose to ignore it. What was your most recent experience with it?

2006-12-26 07:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by yumyum 6 in Philosophy

Hi. I hope some real ballet experts and aficionados can help me with this one. I'm creating a computer generated, 3D animated ballerina. In order to show off my animation skills, I'd like her to do some really amazing, dramatic, breathtaking moves. So, need to see some ballet videos for reference. Can anyone recommend which classic ballets would have the most impressive, stunning female solos? I can only deal with one figure at a time for now so they really need to be solos. Here are some images to show the kind of thing I'm looking for. Thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/danjay/grand20jete.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/danjay/aboutus_pic.jpg

2006-12-26 07:12:28 · 5 answers · asked by danjay 1 in Dancing

2006-12-26 07:12:17 · 7 answers · asked by .. 5 in Philosophy

2006-12-26 07:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

2006-12-26 07:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by viplooo s 1 in Books & Authors

2006-12-26 07:05:28 · 18 answers · asked by Reo 5 in Philosophy

I am looking for any free websites anyone may know of.

2006-12-26 07:04:04 · 5 answers · asked by Drew C 1 in Genealogy

did they existed in pre columbus times? if yes,then why is it said that columbus discovered america?

2006-12-26 07:00:42 · 11 answers · asked by abc 1 in History

2006-12-26 06:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by n m 1 in Books & Authors

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2006-12-26 06:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by some guy 1 in History

Do you think of the glass half empty or half full? If you think one or the other impossible say so and say why.

2006-12-26 06:59:11 · 18 answers · asked by Inferno 1 in Philosophy