Arts & Humanities - 16 July 2007

If I were to recommend books to you it would be "The conversion between Science and Spirituality" (it's called something like that) by the Dalai Lama, "Advice on Dying" by the Dalai Lama, "How to solve our human problems" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. If you are interested in being a hard core buddhist, "The Simple Path" by the Dalai Lama is a great read too.


Any interesting books are welcome ^_^

2007-07-16 07:45:58 · 19 answers · asked by Yuri ^_^ 5 in Books & Authors

Which one do you care most about Harry-Ginny, or Ron- Hermione. I care more about the Ron-Hermione relationship.

2007-07-16 07:38:56 · 10 answers · asked by Modi 4 in Books & Authors

2007-07-16 07:38:08 · 3 answers · asked by karen 1 in Drawing & Illustration

Two of my friends are joining SCA and we are looking for books that give some sample ideas, lots of pictures, to help limit our time period. We want relatively historically accurate (no zippers but i'm not measuring stitchings for my buttonholes either) but I am willing to have a few modern alterations.

You create a character so I'd need a couple books that reference the location that garb would have been worn. Thats what I'm having the hardest time with. Are there books just by location?

Pictures of clothing worn between AD 900 and AD 1600--however a really good *detailed* book that only had 1200-1300 or 1400-1600 would be better.

Seamstresses that make historical costumes or other members of SCA, LARP, reenactment groups--Please give your favorite reference book.

2007-07-16 07:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 in History

imagine things like colour when they have never experienced such a thing?

2007-07-16 07:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

i was reading my history book, and it says "the late President's daughter, Caroline, almost age 6"

2007-07-16 07:35:44 · 14 answers · asked by zbam91 3 in Genealogy

I just bought the Nikkor 18-200mm lens a week ago. I like the lens so far, but it creates a darkened spot in the same place on all my images.

Sometimes the spot is a bit smaller and more defined (towards the 18mm side), and sometimes its larger and lighter (towards the 200mm side), but it's always there. (on a few images there are three spots!!).

At first I thought it was lens flare, or a hot spot, but I don't think it is. I can see the spot through the viewfinder at all times. I will upload two or three example images.

I don't know if it's some sort of dirt in the lens, or if I should return the lens to get fixed.
If anyone has any suggestions I would GREATLY appreciate them!

Thanks a bunch.
Naomi

http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-1.jpg
http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-2.jpg
http://www.mayanphotography.com/dots-3.jpg

2007-07-16 07:34:27 · 12 answers · asked by MelGirl 1 in Photography

2007-07-16 07:32:21 · 2 answers · asked by Emerald_Gomez 2 in Theater & Acting

The example comes from a question I just asked: "Actions speak louder than words, but the pen is mightier than the sword."

Can you add to my collection?

2007-07-16 07:30:35 · 3 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Philosophy

I have a friend that REFUSES to read the books or see the movies with me because he's convinced Harry Potter is connected with the Illuminati. I don't know if this is true and I don't really care, it won't stop me from reading the books or watching the movies, however, I would like to know where this assumption might come from. Is there something to do with magic or wizarding that would make one assume an Illuminati connection? I don't understand, someone PLEASE explain!

BTW... If you don't know what Illuminati are, please don't answer the question. I need an informed answer. Thanks!

2007-07-16 07:27:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-07-16 07:21:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-07-16 07:20:04 · 27 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

i have been dancing for 11 or 12 years! and i have been singing since 2nd or 3rd grade. i have been in my school musical for the past 2 years with the acting, dancing, and singing skills that i have. i really really want to be on broadway but my mom and brother said that is not likely for anyone like me to be on broadway! but i really want to show them that i can and im willing to do all that so i can to persue my dreams! : ]

2007-07-16 07:18:41 · 2 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Theater & Acting

I live in illinois, and i am 13, i told my parents i wanted to act, but they werent to serious so im scared to tell them that i want to find an agent. Where can i start? I have no acting expirience, but am really passionate, somee help guys?

2007-07-16 07:10:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

and i figured i should start soort of small

2007-07-16 07:03:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

With a variety of needs, wants, desires, musts and shoulds, what philosophy do you apply to the shoulds in your life?

"I should do X."

2007-07-16 06:59:32 · 7 answers · asked by guru 7 in Philosophy

Seems like the only grassy knoll mentioned in the world was in JFK assassination.

2007-07-16 06:59:10 · 10 answers · asked by Kev E 5 in History

If so, when was it, and which sides were fighting?

2007-07-16 06:58:05 · 17 answers · asked by Buzzard 7 in History

or maybe even its surrounding states?

2007-07-16 06:56:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

2007-07-16 06:55:54 · 11 answers · asked by knobie 2 in History

2007-07-16 06:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

But what about Narnia, that was considered a good book, but its almost the sme thing as harry potter, magic, a talking lion, different world
Why don't they think narnia is evil?

2007-07-16 06:48:39 · 17 answers · asked by Blue Rain 6 in Books & Authors

Please im desperate plus im starting to get very frustrated.
Anyone?

2007-07-16 06:48:32 · 1 answers · asked by doodle_gug 1 in Theater & Acting

does anybody know any websites, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or anything that i can have about aduitioning for disney channel. I really want to be on a show or something. does anybody have any information? PLEASE!

2007-07-16 06:48:08 · 2 answers · asked by somuchlove 1 in Theater & Acting

I thought it'd be fun to see everyone's top 5 stephen king novels and then for everyone to say why their favorite is their favorite. So far i've only read carrie and cell, and am in the process of reading 'salem's lot.

2007-07-16 06:46:24 · 12 answers · asked by Fibonacci01123 3 in Books & Authors

He doesn't think so, but I noticed the little circled "R" behind his name... This is mutiny! We must deploy a MINIONS Behavior Modification and Memory Enhancement Squad delegation to his camp ASAP. I need 3 retards... I mean volunteers.

2007-07-16 06:45:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

details...

2007-07-16 06:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by star angel 1 in History

I recently graduated my masters program and have had little time to read any books (other than those I was required to read) Does anyone have any reccomendations for any great books?

2007-07-16 06:39:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I'm saying that hypothetically. What do wish wasn't in your life.

2007-07-16 06:29:58 · 20 answers · asked by Al 3 in Philosophy

Don't belive it, go ahead and search for it. I have got all the information about it.

Queen Nefertiti of Egypt was a native of Mitanni. The Mittani Kingdom of Armenia was an off-shoot of the Hurrian kingdom. The Hurri and the Mittani in turn were the contemporaries the Hittites and the Hykos, within whom they shared many cultural and political aspects. Today, all these aforementioned nations are considered to be, in varying degrees, proto-Armenians, that is, we modern day Armenians are direct descendants of the remnants of those ancient tribes."

2007-07-16 06:26:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in History