Arts & Humanities - 29 September 2007

One of the things that surprised me about DH was the magical aspects concerning wands. In all the other books, wands have been a pretty straightforward subject. And now, suddenly, we find out about all those intricate and complex aspects of wand mastering and wand allegiance (who takes wands from who and in what circunstances). Ollivander explains that this is a complex and obscure branch of magic, that not even wandmakers pretend to understand everything about it and that it all depends on the circumstances and on the wands themselves. But doesn't this make it likely for a lot of confusion to happen with wands? I mean, it doesn't have to be in battles to the death. If we use Expelliarmus against someone, it could be enough for that person's wand to become ours and stuff like that, right? And Expelliarmus is something you can practice with your friends. Even admitting that the wands somehow recognize when it is not a real fight, it's tricky. Comments on these "temperamental wands"!

2007-09-29 23:58:19 · 6 answers · asked by Butterfly 2 in Books & Authors

2007-09-29 23:45:48 · 2 answers · asked by mylipgloss 1 in Philosophy

my child who is 8 wants to act but we do not now how to see

2007-09-29 23:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by big fan oh hannah montana yal 1 in Theater & Acting

2007-09-29 23:24:55 · 10 answers · asked by neol 1 in History

...and how do I know they aren't just a clever ruse?

2007-09-29 23:23:20 · 3 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Philosophy

2007-09-29 23:18:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

i almost i just want to be in actress gosh any one now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-29 23:11:38 · 4 answers · asked by big fan oh hannah montana yal 1 in Theater & Acting

2007-09-29 23:05:59 · 34 answers · asked by Pedro B 4 in Books & Authors

And hate our puppet government for destroying them?

2007-09-29 23:03:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

or where we can find any inof relating to this item - help much appreciated - thanking you

2007-09-29 22:59:11 · 3 answers · asked by tkf57 3 in History

Do we count our BLESSINGS backward?
because we seem to appreciate them only when theyre gone....

2007-09-29 22:58:31 · 24 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

What is the origin of this line?
It’s an old Scottish skipping rhyme.

2007-09-29 22:10:07 · 3 answers · asked by Retired 7 in History

2007-09-29 22:08:58 · 3 answers · asked by skye_king300 1 in History

2007-09-29 22:04:28 · 9 answers · asked by bobcat 2 in Photography

My turn to play. Can you figure this one out?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/1459000873/

2007-09-29 21:56:58 · 8 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Photography

Western media's relentless focus on external appearance has changed our modern perception of beauty.There is increasing trend that people are giving up inner cultivation for external remodeling.Cosmetics, plastic surgery is becoming more available and accessible with the growing affluence. All these contributes to the increasing "shallowness" of our society. What are your views on this.

2007-09-29 21:47:39 · 5 answers · asked by edta 2 in Philosophy

2007-09-29 21:33:25 · 2 answers · asked by DENNIS T 1 in Painting

I'm very interested in photography as a hobbie. What can I do to learn about it? What the best way to start? Any book or cd that you'd recommend? Thanks.

2007-09-29 21:29:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Just because you can speak?
Just because we as humans are destroying the world?
I am just a human, and am equal to animals

2007-09-29 21:18:44 · 8 answers · asked by fancypantsy 3 in Philosophy

Civil Defence Qotes" If you want to live in peace learn about War"

2007-09-29 20:45:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

if Spain was an Allie of Germany why was Gibralter not invaded

2007-09-29 20:41:23 · 10 answers · asked by Spsipath 4 in History

2007-09-29 20:20:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-09-29 20:03:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

(Magazines or newspapers)

2007-09-29 19:58:38 · 3 answers · asked by gulliver 2 in Books & Authors

What nationality is the name Zorn from?

2007-09-29 19:42:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

I like drawing, but am constantly using just mechanical pencils and I have no skill at shading whatsoever. So my question is, does anyone know of a good brand of charcoals for drawing or a good place to find them? Preferably something not so cheap that they fall apart or rub off too easily, and not so expensive that I go bankrupt buying them.

2007-09-29 19:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Drawing & Illustration

2007-09-29 19:19:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Perhaps I'm going to do several suicides.......

2007-09-29 19:18:38 · 11 answers · asked by fragment 1 in Other - Visual Arts

So, I have seen the musical in LA
and i absolutely loved it to death!

[im even going again this december]

so before i went to the show i bought the book
but i decided not to read it
because i wanted to go into the show open minded.

but i was planning on reading the book after my second trip

so my question is,
should i read it?

ive heard both good and bad reports on it
and im afraid it will change my view on this wondeful musical

ive actually read the first 2 chapters
and im actually already confused.
what the heck is the time dragon clock?
in the musical there was a dragon,
but what is it in the book?

see i really want to read the book
causae im a huge fan of wicked

but is it worth my time?

2007-09-29 19:15:46 · 3 answers · asked by bwayfan07 2 in Books & Authors

Hi, I have such a heart for people and I feel so badly for these peaceful protestors but i always try to see the history, Is there a history buff who can sumarize this for me, I did read wikipedia and got the 1962 fall out of democracy, but monks demonstrating because of fuel increases ?? enlighten me please I feel so badly for them

2007-09-29 18:44:21 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in History