Arts & Humanities - 1 January 2007

In the 1950s, when countries were discussing wartime reparations to be paid by Axis powers, it was decided that Japan was not economically in a position to pay wartime reparations for war crimes committed by the Japanese Army during WWII.
Examples, The Rape of Nanking, the treatment of Allied POWs in South East Asia, and so on.
During the 1950s, Japan was definitely unable to offer reparations, Well, there is no contesting that Japan is now in a position to do so. Bear in mind that this question is not aimed at the current Japanese Government, but that Japan as a country should face up to its past. The Germans did so, and with no adverse effects.

2007-01-01 01:54:37 · 20 answers · asked by Balaboo 5 in History

Thanks to all who answer this question.

2007-01-01 01:54:30 · 5 answers · asked by happy inside 6 in Philosophy

Wiill this ensure their sacrifice was not made in vain?

2007-01-01 01:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by a_sojourner_withyou 3 in History

2007-01-01 01:50:57 · 6 answers · asked by BunnyGirl 1 in History

I think I want to escape this planet as everyone seems to have gone mad. I seem to be the only sane one left.

2007-01-01 01:50:50 · 48 answers · asked by jane b 1 in Philosophy

I've had my fill of traditional fantasy settings and I am in hopes that someone can point me to a book or series preferably that takes place in a modern setting. I've been thinking a lot about how magic would work in modern times and how it would affect things like wars and politics so anything that might touch upon those subjects would be excellent. But just modern magical tales suggestions are very much welcome.

2007-01-01 01:49:08 · 16 answers · asked by superman_with_a_savior_complex 1 in Books & Authors

Especially from authors: Sabrina Jeffries, Lisa Kleypas, Michelle Pillow, Janet Chapman, Julia Quinn, Jillian Hunter, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, etc.

2007-01-01 01:45:59 · 5 answers · asked by fau 1 in Books & Authors

I need to know the name of the statue of the little boy haveing a wee in a fountain and in what country it is in! sorry I can't be more specific. Thanks

2007-01-01 01:43:04 · 1 answers · asked by Sumel 1 in Sculpture

2007-01-01 01:40:33 · 2 answers · asked by jezetiltedhalo 1 in History

I have seen this (it looks like her) in The Soho Restaurant on th The Norwegian Star Cruise ship

2007-01-01 01:39:30 · 2 answers · asked by ednickuk 1 in Other - Visual Arts

There is a man I know of that always gave books to his child relatives with the same character names. He found the books by doing a search online. Is there a website that can find children's stories with specific character names? (looking for Grant, Jessica, or Alison)

2007-01-01 01:34:21 · 8 answers · asked by dmhallman 1 in Books & Authors

which state is known for the "bloody lane" fight during the civil war?

2007-01-01 01:33:50 · 5 answers · asked by ELF 1 in History

2007-01-01 01:30:23 · 7 answers · asked by Tonya B 1 in Books & Authors

people i mean

2007-01-01 01:29:57 · 21 answers · asked by Mariella Williams 2 in Philosophy

I have Chinese and Japanese origins, and I was told by my grandpa this his dad was Japanese who married a Chinese royal and they were Muslims? The went to Saudi for Hajj and stayed there. How can I track them down? Is it possible that that happened? That a Japanese man marries and Chinese ( who was from royalty?)
Our name was either Yamamuto or Yamatu ...
and the only thing that proves to me that's true, is my grandpa's looks and my family's generation.

2007-01-01 01:27:45 · 7 answers · asked by Razan 3 in Genealogy

It seems internationally acceptable to respect concerns about animals. But very popular to discredit nationalities, religions, politics and sexual preference. WHY?

2007-01-01 01:22:33 · 4 answers · asked by Outside the box 6 in Philosophy

Is there one question that has piqued your intrigue for as long as you remember? Do you think you'll eventually find the truth behind this mystery? What then?

2007-01-01 01:21:37 · 26 answers · asked by CosmicKiss 6 in Philosophy

From publicity to sport's events, from policy to business, everything seems to be made to respond to oure senses. But in the baroque era, the duty of all arts was the same: produce amazment, rapture.
What are the main analogy between XVII century and NOW?
many greetings from Italy

2007-01-01 01:18:46 · 1 answers · asked by TizianoZ 1 in History

For example, I am writing about a dance performance, but there are some scenes in which the dancers speak - what would this be called?

2007-01-01 01:11:36 · 6 answers · asked by bodhisattva 1 in Theater & Acting

im going there this week as part of my family tree research, ive never been before and wondered whats there?

2007-01-01 00:51:38 · 13 answers · asked by ginger 6 in Genealogy

This not specifically a religion question, but a practical view

2007-01-01 00:50:41 · 47 answers · asked by Roker 2 in Philosophy

2007-01-01 00:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by amir hessam 1 in Philosophy

2007-01-01 00:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by WildMind 2 in Painting

my grandad has just passed away and i have been trying to search background into what regiment he was in and things like that he got lots of medals but dont know where to find the regiment he was in any ideas?

2007-01-01 00:42:24 · 9 answers · asked by gullsgirl2000 2 in Genealogy

2007-01-01 00:40:17 · 11 answers · asked by WildMind 2 in Painting

On the eve of the New Year, RSS chief K S Sudarshan on Sunday spelt out his vision for India as a 'superpower'. The head priest of the saffron brigade says India can be transformed into a 'superpower by 2011' solely on the strength of its culture and philosophy, not on the basis of double-digit economic growth.

"People were turning to spiritualism and Indian philosophy as they had lost faith in everything else. The next five years would be very crucial for every Hindu to contribute towards this goal," Sudarshan told a seminar on 'Super Power India' in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

"It is not far when the foreign policy, economic policy and internal security will be influenced by Indian philosophy or Hindutva and there are indications India would be transformed into a superpower by 2011," PTI quoted him as saying.

The RSS chief said a gulf existed between the words and work of political leaders and the rise in extremism and violence were causes for worry. "The implementation of the British form of democracy in the country has contributed to the divisions in the society," he said.

Sudarshan objected to the teaching of English to students at the primary level, saying it was adversely affecting the mindset of children

2007-01-01 00:38:35 · 5 answers · asked by Bond "James Bond" 2 in History

i have to do this presentation about this and dunno where to start

if u know any good sites, that would be helpful

thanks

2007-01-01 00:34:09 · 5 answers · asked by yassem1ne 2 in History

does anyone know what the next harry potter books called

2007-01-01 00:32:36 · 2 answers · asked by ginny w 1 in Books & Authors

I want information on Reimer's belief that the value of Privacy is the Creation-of-self.

I don't have a first name and all my yahoo/ google and book searches are not finding anything suitable. Reimer could be a sociologist/ philosopher etc.

Thanks

2007-01-01 00:27:40 · 2 answers · asked by elephantemg83 4 in Philosophy

why are they so much less violent now than they used to be - why are there less references to religion?

do they think children these days can't cope with it?

why has writing become more simplified in
modern day fairy tales compared for example to grimm's fairy tales.

2007-01-01 00:26:53 · 4 answers · asked by ♪ Jackielynn 3 in Books & Authors