Arts & Humanities - 23 April 2007

2007-04-23 23:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by Wenz 2 in Books & Authors

What is your opinion of them?

2007-04-23 23:54:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

One of my friends plays the keyboard and writes most of the music for his band, and I want to give him something which'll help him with it. I can only think of blank sheet music pages and maybe some blank CDs on which to record the songs, but those seem trite and a wee bit boring. Is there anything else that I can give him, maybe a bit more special or personal?

2007-04-23 23:51:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

I'm currently writing my master's thesis on the road in the US. I want to explore its mythical status with roots back to the first settlers and the 'frontier thesis' (how the American was moulded on the frontier). I also plan on looking at Route 66 and explain how it has added to the myth of the road. Finally, I intend to look at road movies and explain how they keep the myth of the road alive.
I'm not from the US myself, and therefore I'm interested in getting in touch with 'real' Americans who would like to share their thoughts on the road with me. Is the road still mythical? Why/why not? Have you ever been on a road trip - or do you intend to go? What does the road symbolize to you (both the road in general and Route 66)? Do you think the road is part of the American national identity? Or only the whites' identity? Is it possible to find personal identity on the road as portrayed in many road movies? Please explain to me what the road means to you as a person and a people. Thanks

2007-04-23 23:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

What is the best play be Shakepeare?

2007-04-23 23:34:31 · 5 answers · asked by Nightshade.R6 3 in Books & Authors

2007-04-23 23:21:16 · 7 answers · asked by Aneesh Chacko 2 in History

When we experience unconditional love we are experiencing Gods presence.

2007-04-23 23:04:12 · 20 answers · asked by Weldon 5 in Philosophy

I was watching Magnolia and I had to explain the Deus Ex Machina bit at the end. When she complained about that being the worst form of ending ever, I said I could name three that were worse.
Here are my two, but I need a third....
1) It was all a dream, i've hated this ending since I was 4 and saw the Wizard of Oz.
2) Deus Ex Coupland. A variation of Deus Ex Machina, Douglas Coupland uses it in Jpod, suddenly the author himself shows up, then everything is okey dokey. Bum owes me an ending, it's not as if the rest of his books had good endings anyways.

2007-04-23 22:57:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Where and when did picture poems originiate?Who were the main poets apart from Rossetti?

2007-04-23 22:43:33 · 1 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

then will the real Micheal Jackson please stand up?

2007-04-23 22:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by The Lioness 2 in Philosophy

what is poetry indeed? can somebody define it? does it have boundaries? whats that "thing" that makes u "true" poet? (please do not say any stupid things... think before you write ) or for that matter a "true" writer ?

2007-04-23 22:36:03 · 9 answers · asked by LuCy 2 in Books & Authors

What is your opinion on religion? So many to choose from, how do we know what is right and how do we know others are wrong?

2007-04-23 22:35:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Vlad, a son of hereditary underlords in the Moldovan Region Ukraine, sought to keep his people free from the rule and interference of the Turk's and Catholic Church. He saw them as Slave maker's of his people . While away on a mission (border defense), political enemies in his kingdom sought out his wife, and convinced her that Vlad had been murdered, and that his killer's were on their way to the castle to murder her. Determined to die free, she jumped from the castle height's.

Upon his return, Vlad was grief stricken, and took immediate revenge. Once that task was gruesomely accomplished, Vlad sought out the Priest to perform a majestic burial for his bride. The priest refused, telling Vlad she was a suicide, and would never be fit for Catholic burial, or a place in God's reward. Vlad vowed to never again step foot in a church. Often, he punished priest's he found lacking in moral's they should've been exemplar's of.
What was the name of Vlad's bride?

2007-04-23 22:21:09 · 4 answers · asked by hez b 3 in History

Does Mary have any powers is the father a chessplayer while we are the pawns .how do you explain all that happens when all we do is read and hardly ever watch . here we go please explain.??

2007-04-23 22:17:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Well he wasn't born a scientist!!!

2007-04-23 22:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-04-23 21:56:21 · 6 answers · asked by espers_cypher 2 in History

2007-04-23 21:47:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Hi der! Guys i have project in my ancient histoy and i need to do presentation for 10 minutes. I have a question that only focus on, the building and the construction of the colosium can you give me some links that suit it and some advice on what shoul i do in my presentation, i found info about the construction but i don't think its the construction during 79 AD i don't know if theres areconstruction, construct it? Can pls help me to answer the question, i need to talk for 10 minute just talking about the construction of the colosium... Pls help me!!! Thanks in advance takecare all!!!

2007-04-23 21:45:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

It may not be a novel.

2007-04-23 21:16:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

i would like to research the things my grandad did and saw during the war but don't know where to start. most web sites seem to be american and a lot of the uk info is still classified. i think this kind of history is important and would love to learn more. any ideas about how to find out or did you know anyone who served in the same company?

2007-04-23 21:13:27 · 6 answers · asked by julie b 1 in History

2007-04-23 20:48:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

For any hardcore fans out there,don't hate me,it is just a question.
Does this story represent world war 2?Is the one ring suppose to be nuclear power that every one is scrambling to get?Do the elves represent the Americans who leave after the war?I love to read,but i did not read these books until late because when i was 10 ,a boy suggested them as something that I might like,but because he was younger I thought they were childrens books.Also,does anyone think that Harry Potter can compare?

2007-04-23 20:43:16 · 10 answers · asked by irene i 3 in Books & Authors

keep it the same or pick one sooner or later? How much would change it? And why?

2007-04-23 20:40:23 · 19 answers · asked by hebb 6 in Philosophy

please have it an essay type about 2pages long....

2007-04-23 20:33:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

For any hardcore fans out there,don't hate me,it is just a question.
Does this story represent world war 2?Is the one ring suppose to be nuclear power that every one is scrambling to get?Do the elves represent the Americans who leave after the war?I love to read,but i did not read these books until late because when i was 10 ,a boy suggested them as something that I might like,but because he was younger I thought they were childrens books.Also,does anyone think that Harry Potter can compare?

2007-04-23 20:29:50 · 4 answers · asked by irene i 3 in Books & Authors

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2007-04-23 20:17:55 · 10 answers · asked by hunga bunga 4 in History

2007-04-23 20:10:56 · 62 answers · asked by LUCKY3 6 in Philosophy

i have 2 questions.......please try to answer them as short and complete as possible....

question 1) Why do you think genocide occurs? What are the possible causes of genocide?
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question2) How can genocide be prevented? What is being done by the United Nations to prevent genocide?

please help me...thank you

2007-04-23 20:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Anybody care to share their interpretation of this fascinating man's life, and mission? What was contained in his mysterious unpublished exegesis journal? Is VALIS real? Was he delusional? Schizophrenic? Blessed? Cursed? What did he know that we do not?

2007-04-23 19:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

"what would you do if the world was perfect...and there was no poverty, and everyone was equal."
"wouldn't it be great if there was equality and no war or hate and nothing but love"

I hate questions like those...I would like people who agree and disagree about the world being perfect and so on, really think about it and ask themselves do they really believe the world should be perfect or not....I did the same and I think it would be incredibily boring...stupid and pointless to live if there was no poverty,war,hate...simply because I like obsticals and conquring those around me. To be able to prove I am worth something or different from others, I could not accomplish in a perfect world. So tell me what you think. Do you really want the world to be perfect...atleast near perfect?

2007-04-23 19:43:47 · 5 answers · asked by Tiffany P 1 in Philosophy