Arts & Humanities - 12 July 2007

It's so dang annoying! Every good book I read, they have to go and wreck it by making it into a movie! Sometimes the movie is good, but its never half as good as the book. And then people watch it and think they know the story when actually there's so much missed out!!!!!

2007-07-12 04:41:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

mine is watchers.

2007-07-12 04:40:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Anyone here who lived during WWII or knows alot about history know how people view the Kamikaze pilots in WWII. Were they viewed as incane, brainwashed, and murderers like the suicide bombers today? If not how were they viewed, and was it because the kamikaze pilots were attacking only military vessels and killed only soldiers compaired to the suicide bombers who kill soldiers and civilians? I am just curious on how different wars compair to eachother throughout history?

2007-07-12 04:17:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

How would you know you're a philosopher?

2007-07-12 04:12:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Something serious and interesting. Nothing for teens/young adults. Please no Harry Potter.

2007-07-12 04:11:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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2007-07-12 04:08:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-07-12 03:47:36 · 10 answers · asked by b 3 in Performing Arts

It is quoted in the sentence: "To those who propose to substitute Communism for this intense individualism the answer, therefore, is: The race has tried that. All progress from that barbarous day to the present time has resulted from its displacement."

2007-07-12 03:42:31 · 3 answers · asked by MissB 1 in History

I read the book first but couldn't get on with it.. I found it a little overwhelming at first but a good read. Then I saw I saw the film adaptation a few times and have just got half way through reading the novel for the 2nd second time. I love it! What thinks you?

My opinion of the movie is lowering with every page of the novel that I read. The film leaves out way too much, leaves much to be explained (i.e. there are blank moments when the viewer is supoosed to guess what's going on), Sophie and Langdon find clues to their mission way too quickly, there is no suspense... the list is endless. Anyone got anything to add?

There is so much more in the book than you would ever find in the film because all what you make be looking for, just isn't there.

Who else thinks that Ron Howard was just cashing in on a good novel? I do - it was rushed and could have been written and directed with a little more thought.

I wonder what Dan Brown makes of the film?

2007-07-12 03:30:27 · 31 answers · asked by poppy-dayz 2 in Books & Authors

if so, I've just started a yahoo group, The Planet Muir

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/planet_muir/

2007-07-12 03:26:27 · 8 answers · asked by The Scarlet Kipper 2 in Genealogy

2007-07-12 03:23:37 · 13 answers · asked by El Greco 2 in History

Which book stores will have live animals (owls and such) at their Harry Potter Midnight Parties? A few of my friends were talking about this and I wanted to know if it was true and which book store it is. The time I should be at the party would also be great.

2007-07-12 03:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

she has to have loads of money.. i'm sure the movies had to buy rights to use the book, and not to mention the books alone.. but does anyone have numbers?

2007-07-12 03:19:07 · 4 answers · asked by freedkid 2 in Books & Authors

2007-07-12 03:13:30 · 5 answers · asked by tangy_mango1 2 in Books & Authors

Did most battles take place in France, Belgium and Germany?
Are these the three major battlefields?

2007-07-12 03:13:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I realize that Hemingway spoke of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, and that this is a yearly event. I have often wondered when the event began, the historical signifance behind it, and if like so many other traditions, does it have a particular meaning that only someone from that part of the country would understand?
PLEASE, PLEASE, only serious answers. Nor do I wish to hear from anyone from PETA. I want only to know the history behind this event.

2007-07-12 02:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by MAGGIE MAE 4 in History

I am 15 years old and I hate to read...."boring" books.
Like books that arent exciting from begining to end or have a lot of foreign words in it.
Right now I am reading hunchback of notre dame
and I hate it
I dont want to read it any more
I am totally in to Harry Potter
and I like mysteries
I dont like romance novel (not the one my grandma reads) but if its like teen romance with other stuff then its ok i guess
and I like fantasy books like the harry potter series (like witches and wizards) but all the books I read about witches and wizards I end up comparing to harry potter
so I dont know
what books should i read that arent boring through out the book
oh and my reading level is college level so if a book is difficult to read thats fine

2007-07-12 02:43:21 · 8 answers · asked by prnszcrtny 3 in Books & Authors

2007-07-12 02:35:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

The question gave me about five choices, but I've narrowed them down to two.


A.They won most of the battles.
B.They made it too costly for the British to win.


Keep in mind that there can be only ONE answer, so please help me decide!!! :(

2007-07-12 02:35:36 · 12 answers · asked by 2 days after my B day :) 2 in History

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2007-07-12 02:34:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

try to list some evidence please :)

2007-07-12 02:30:49 · 4 answers · asked by 2 days after my B day :) 2 in History

Is there anyone in this universe who's not read a single HP book or seen a single HP movie, doesn't intend to, AND dares to admit it?

2007-07-12 02:30:37 · 29 answers · asked by Sandy 7 in Books & Authors

2007-07-12 02:20:34 · 5 answers · asked by Stephen D 1 in Performing Arts

Look at my avatar, tell me about the kind of person you think I am.

2007-07-12 02:16:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

On13 th july, 193, 22 people were killed in front of Srinagar Central Jail & thousands on roads & streets throughout the day by order of despot Hari Singh to his army for demanding open trial of the case of a tourist Pathan Abdul Qadeer who few days ago incited Muslims of Kashmir for full freedom against oppression,repression,suppression,victimisation& subjugation (running since 16th March 1846) in front of Palace of Maharaja. As per Amritsar Treaty dated above, Dogra Gulab Singh purchased people of Kashmir for Rs 7 per person like cattles & got 100 year hereditary rulership on state people to end on 15 th March 1946. Gulab Singh put heavy taxes on Muslims only like wife & children tax, taxes on cattle, servant, cot, window, chimney, hearth(choolha),utencils, new clothes, spindles, profession & other essential commodities at heavy rates. If one becomesHindu, tax goes. Forced &bonded labour were there. The date13-07-1931 became the first freedom sruggle running till now. Do You Know ?

2007-07-12 02:16:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

i draw japanese cartoons and i have made several manga's before ^_^ so anyone of you interested in any kind of art??

2007-07-12 02:16:09 · 6 answers · asked by RoChEr 5 in Other - Arts & Humanities

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2007-07-12 02:15:56 · 21 answers · asked by jenistank 2 in Philosophy

For an 11 year old.

2007-07-12 02:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by Cutie Pie 2 in Theater & Acting

Preferably a group performing street plays for social causes, low cost no cost, youth based, social work based.Thanks

2007-07-12 01:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by snahar 1 in Theater & Acting

I just read about it a few weeks ago, saw a few videos on you tube.....what shall I believe? Any one can help.... what is the point of having all these destroyer while else where people are dying of hunger?

2007-07-12 01:58:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in History