Arts & Humanities - 25 April 2007

'Old Testament',you must agree that the jews should be stripped of their so-called homeland.Agreed?

2007-04-25 19:25:09 · 11 answers · asked by mark t 2 in History

*that God exists everywhere*

2007-04-25 19:13:21 · 3 answers · asked by shaaleennath 1 in Philosophy

except god whom do you think is your best friend?

2007-04-25 19:00:24 · 10 answers · asked by Danish Alam 1 in Philosophy

Just wondering.....

2007-04-25 18:50:56 · 23 answers · asked by princess ana j 3 in Philosophy

Even the person who considers themselves the worst off in life has many things to be grateful for -- are you a grateful person?

2007-04-25 18:44:59 · 19 answers · asked by guru 7 in Philosophy

I'm writing a story, and have backed my characters into a corner that I'm not quite sure how to get them out of.

Rather than rewriting several pages of what I thought was good work, I am considering a deus ex machina to help them in their plight. However, I would rather rewrite than destroy the story with a silly twist, if it comes down to that.

I was just curious about the whole deus ex machina idea. When I'm reading a story and something miraculously happens, it can sometimes be frustrating and confusing. At the same time, if an author writes it with some finesse, it can be a great plot twist.

I just wanted an idea on how readers here generally feel about it and whether or not deus ex machina is something generally accepted by the majority of people, or is just annoying.

To be clear, this would be happening in the middle of the story rather than a twist ending.

Thanks for any input.

2007-04-25 18:40:49 · 9 answers · asked by dark_reaction 3 in Books & Authors

how you may have been inspired to achieve in order to "prove someone wrong," and how that felt

2007-04-25 18:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by huy v 1 in Philosophy

I like being married because I feel that a true friendship has been developed through difficult and sexual levels. To a degree I feel that my husband and I are one body and mind. When we disagree we compromise and reach a common goal. I never thought that I could enhance my spiritual and social being just by joinging forces with a nother person. Its like we have a body and a mind but we are a different entity.

Does anyone else feel this way, And what other human being or spiritual peaks are expected through marriage?

2007-04-25 18:33:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

thoughts don't make us who we are, reactions and actions do.
overthinking takes away the genuine realness of being human, and we just start hating ourselves, we have to stop giving our thoughts, and our fears so much power and learn to live without the worry and the hate. the more you fear something the more you think about it.

2007-04-25 18:32:45 · 11 answers · asked by lifeoutsidethecircle 3 in Philosophy

2007-04-25 18:22:07 · 1 answers · asked by Bleeble Blabble 3 in Philosophy

2007-04-25 18:21:36 · 4 answers · asked by ronnybeme 1 in History

its for my history test pleasee help?

2007-04-25 18:09:23 · 11 answers · asked by victoria s 1 in History

2007-04-25 18:00:46 · 4 answers · asked by Brannen 3 in History

I don't want anyone to think that i am all talking about your death. just a question. If u know that u gona die in few hours or so, would u prefer to die alone with no one around u or u want lot of people around u? please don't take me wrong here. i read a book which says about whats the diff. between dieing in front of your family or known ones and dieing alone.pls forgive me if anyone got affended with this question. just want to know peoples choices.

2007-04-25 17:56:36 · 10 answers · asked by vishalpnp 2 in Philosophy

a. it ensured the balance of power between nations
b. it promoted democratic institutions

2007-04-25 17:55:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

these flats make me feet so sweaty, they arent closed shoes like sneakers so why they make my feet so sweaty? anyone else get really sweaty feet from these shoes

2007-04-25 17:54:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

my is rocking the boat, thwarting the system

2007-04-25 17:45:21 · 19 answers · asked by hardbringer26 3 in Performing Arts

I'm doing a fake diary of what would Queen Elizabeth might have wrote. I already have good internet sources, all i need a book. Any Suggestions?

Thank you

2007-04-25 17:35:33 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ sabrina ♥ 2 in Books & Authors

OTHER reasons besides the creation and collapse of the Soviet Union only please.

2007-04-25 17:31:31 · 9 answers · asked by wnnagetdirrty82787 2 in History

actually i fight / struggle like anything to survive but failed to live... no one help me today.... i m alone and totally frustated and no more wish to continue life.... this is really miserable.... today my position due to my wrong anticipation and luck

2007-04-25 17:24:05 · 27 answers · asked by shuvadip d 3 in Philosophy

It is called 'Her Voice' by Oscar Wilde. I am studying many of his poems for a school project....but this one just doesn't make sense to me. Please help. Thanks :)

http://www.online-literature.com/wilde/2282/

2007-04-25 17:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by brownj218 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-04-25 17:16:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-04-25 17:13:19 · 31 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

help

2007-04-25 17:02:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-04-25 16:56:42 · 4 answers · asked by Joyce k 2 in History

2007-04-25 16:51:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

To a Mouse, On Turning up Her Nest with a Plough
by Robert Burns (1759 - 1796)
Wee sleekit, cowrin, tim'rous beastie,
O, what a panic's in thy breastie!
Thou need na start awa sae hasty,
Wi' bickering brattle!
I wad be laith to rin an' chase thee,
Wi' murd'ring pattle!

I'm truly sorry man's dominion
Has broken nature's social union,
An' justifies that ill opinion
Which makes thee startle
At me, thy poor earth-born companion,
An' fellow-mortal!

I doubt na, whiles, but thou may thieve;
What then? poor beastie, thou maun live!
A daimen-icker in a thrave
'S a sma' request:
I'll get a blessin' wi' the lave,
And never miss't!

Thy wee bit housie, too, in ruin!
Its silly wa's the win's are strewin':
And naething, now, to big a new ane,
O' foggage green!
An' bleak December's winds ensuin'
Baith snell an' keen!

Thou saw the fields laid bare and waste
An' weary winter comin' fast,
An' cozie here, beneath the blast,
Thou thought to dwell,
Till, crash! the cruel coulter past
Out thro' thy cell.

That wee bit heap o' leaves an' stibble
Has cost thee mony a weary nibble!
Now thou's turn'd out, for a' thy trouble,
But house or hald,
To thole the winter's sleety dribble
An' cranreuch cauld!

But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes o' mice an' men
Gang aft a-gley,
An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,
For promised joy.

Still thou art blest, compared wi' me!
The present only toucheth thee:
But, oh! I backward cast my e'e
On prospects drear!
An' forward , tho' I canna see,
I guess an' fear!

2007-04-25 16:41:05 · 2 answers · asked by depplover8990 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

Neolithic period

2007-04-25 16:39:20 · 4 answers · asked by Dillilah 1 in History

2007-04-25 16:19:13 · 17 answers · asked by Royal knight 1 in Philosophy

2007-04-25 16:19:04 · 3 answers · asked by Hello 1 in History