Arts & Humanities - 12 October 2007

There are people in this world whose courage, character and strength are so profound, that it's an example of how the human spirit can overcome seemingly impossible challenges, whether it be physically and/or emotional.

Have you ever known anyone personally or otherwise to have possessed such a quality in the face of overwhelming adversity? If so, why?

Why do you think only a few seem to rise to such challenges, whereas others seem to fail or simply give up?

2007-10-12 16:44:53 · 5 answers · asked by Infernal Disaster 7 in Philosophy

I don't care how many syllables.

2007-10-12 16:43:07 · 12 answers · asked by AllahFeatTheMasters 1 in Poetry

& what is that 1 thing?

2007-10-12 16:40:35 · 37 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

I am writing a report on a historical event that happened before 2000. I need it to be interesting, NO WARS! It has to be something an 8th grader can read about without wanting to rip the book. And it needs to be a big enough event that i can find at least 3 books on it.

2007-10-12 16:30:04 · 7 answers · asked by Lauren 4 in History

I find mine in my children mostly, when I write poetry about them it is usually in a lyrical style. Like this one: And b4 u say it I know it needs work, it's on my to-do list lol, there are a few places that don't flow right, but I'll get there. It's just an example of what inspires me:

Your face is like an angel
Looking into my soul
Your smile is infectious,
Courageous and bold

You have eyes of innocence
Big and round and blue
Life is so much sweeter
Since I was blessed with you

You’re tough and energetic
Creative and bright
Patient, kind and caring
Filling my world with light

I love my dear sweetheart
Nothing compares to you
The warmth and love you give
Will always shine through

2007-10-12 16:27:25 · 5 answers · asked by cheeky_lil_pixiegirl 3 in Poetry

How long do short stories need to be? I am going to write a short story with merfolk and humans.

2007-10-12 16:22:23 · 24 answers · asked by fantasywriter2025 4 in Books & Authors

A major publishing house told my agent they are interested in my novel, but that they would like me to address some concerns with the novel first. Essentially, they'd like to see me make an effort at revising my work with the changes in mind. Do major publishing houses do this often? What are my realistic chances of getting published now?

2007-10-12 16:20:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

is it the only way to bring about peace?

The US has watched countless wars go out of control.

Rwanada - 800,000 dead
Liberia - 200,000 dead
Sierra Leone - 75,000 dead
Somalia - they are still blasting each other.

Liberia was founded by freed American slaves. America did little, militarily, to quell the violence. Countless conflicts around the world have been allowed to fester while the US government abdicates its responsibility. Can this be morally justified? Is it just simply not our business?

The US gov (as well as the UN) allows problems to escalate into full scale crises and until genocide is reached.

What's your opinion?

2007-10-12 16:18:40 · 1 answers · asked by Minister of Justice 1 in Philosophy

I want to know if, specifically, the Louisiana Purchase and the Missouri Compromise were governed by Congress then, and if so, to what degree?
Thanks

2007-10-12 16:17:00 · 4 answers · asked by Janelle W 3 in History

I see some people who have made them out of propane tanks...those don't sound quite as good as the originals, but i dunno if there was a cheap way to make one lemme know =)

2007-10-12 16:15:35 · 1 answers · asked by Shazam 3 in Other - Arts & Humanities

Living in a daze
is fine
Until you wake-up
& start to see
everything has
begun to change
And relaize that the World
waits for absolutly
NO ONE

2007-10-12 16:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by octobrrbabii 2 in Poetry

is it true that casting agency sometimes throw your headshot away even if u have a lot of experience in acting?

2007-10-12 16:09:05 · 6 answers · asked by scorpion 1 in Theater & Acting

A GATHERING OF GHOSTS


Why is it so easy to create a ghost?

To push a button, trip a switch, speak a word,
point a finger, accuse others, cast a stone,
enact a law, pull a trigger, ignite flames?

The results remain the same.

Why is it so quickly we bury a ghost?

To ignore life’s lessons and deny the past,
stifle scruples, justify guilt, revoke doubt,
shrouding righteousness in a deity’s name?

The results remain the same.

Why is it so hard then to ignore a ghost?

To subdue the conscience and silence the cries,
purge memories, build barriers, deflect faults,
play the game, accepting no personal blame?

The results remain the same.

Why is it so simple to live with the ghosts?

To understand, acknowledge human error,
coming to terms, making amends, righting wrongs,
opening up, reaching out to heal the pain?

The results might keep us sane.


(Because ghosts appear in many forms ... thank you in advance for being honest in your replies.)

2007-10-12 16:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7 in Poetry

Thank you for giving time to answer my question. Have a wonderful day.

2007-10-12 15:52:59 · 15 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

2007-10-12 15:52:31 · 3 answers · asked by Kevin R 1 in Painting

Pleaseeee!

2007-10-12 15:47:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

Why or why not?



Thanks for the help.

2007-10-12 15:41:37 · 4 answers · asked by sarah 2 in Philosophy

can anyone give me steps to remove the dates on photos using Adobe photoshop elements 2.0?

2007-10-12 15:41:14 · 3 answers · asked by you. 3 in Photography

I'm in theatre in high school and i'm dieing to audition for a play but i'm way to nervous.....any advice?

2007-10-12 15:39:05 · 18 answers · asked by Our Guest Matt 2 in Theater & Acting

I observe with many people, me included, that we are often in stress. We run and seem never have "enough" time. Or we feel we did not "enough".
Then comes this conflict between work and family. So if one works how can one look still properly after the family?
It is often a bit of a struggle, especially for woman.

Do you have some good suggestions, how to change this?

2007-10-12 15:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by I love you too! 6 in Philosophy

I don't care where you get them.
I just need some!

2007-10-12 15:31:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

adults who also use the library.

2007-10-12 15:25:20 · 9 answers · asked by shams k 1 in Books & Authors

at the end of the school year, our speech/drama class will be doing a play. but, our curriculum says that for the 1st semester its ONLY speech and the 2nd semester is for ONLY drama :[
and our teacher wont tell us what play we're doing until the next semester, but i really want to know now!!! haha:] the clue she gave us was that it was a play "no one would guess," so maybe its not very well known?? or maybe so known no one would think of it?? shes super religious (catholic) and so i dont think we will have kissing scenes, but idk.

ANY answers would be greatly appreciated!!!!

2007-10-12 15:21:19 · 2 answers · asked by Midnight Rose 3 in Theater & Acting

2007-10-12 15:20:29 · 3 answers · asked by theotherflapper 1 in Painting

2007-10-12 15:05:08 · 3 answers · asked by knd0301 1 in History

2007-10-12 15:04:50 · 19 answers · asked by Edie 1 in Philosophy

2007-10-12 15:03:31 · 17 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6 in Philosophy

I'm in an area where we don't have any way to get an agent. I really want to get into acting because it's my passion. I just live in northern Canada. Is there a way to get into those high end auditions without an agent in my situation? Do you think they would accept a recorded version of my audition?

I would love any info that you can come up with.
xoxo

2007-10-12 15:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by COURTNEY ?! 4 in Theater & Acting

2007-10-12 14:52:32 · 13 answers · asked by NeveroddoreveN 1 in Books & Authors

are you a consciously spiritual person?

2007-10-12 14:50:09 · 10 answers · asked by someone 5 in Philosophy