Arts & Humanities - 3 November 2007

EXIT

This is the last of many for now--
A finale reluctantly offered?
The trophy collects dust in a dark corner,
And I try to leave that by which I've suffered.

The world out there may have missed me
These long months aloof from reality.
Time doesn't stand still for a writer
Who cares far too much for vanity.

A supernova? No. A regretful goodbye;
A thank-you, to those who have been kind.
But I'm trying to run from the lies and fear
That have stabbed my heart and burdened my mind.

It is not enough to be called great--
I think one must believe, or find it out to be truth.
Flattery's gift is little more than an empty high,
To crash from, as expected, and earn one more bruise.

But I think I'll come by once in a while,
To hail old aquaintances, and post what I've scrawled;
To find if I'm remembered, forgotten, or missed.
But here I make my exit, and goodbye to all!

I'll miss you. Maybe I'll be back soon...but it's time for me to use my time more wisely.

2007-11-03 14:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

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Do you think that man really developed from the beast?

Thanks to all your answers. Have a great day!

2007-11-03 14:52:32 · 15 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

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Is religion a symbolic representation of truth and life?

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2007-11-03 14:48:39 · 11 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

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What is the meaning of life?

Does our existence have a purpose or is it merely a random occurrence?

2007-11-03 14:48:00 · 16 answers · asked by WiseGuy 1 in Philosophy

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Is it true that a sudden increase in wealth also brings a sudden increase in relatives?

2007-11-03 14:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

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How could you avoid pessimism if you have lived almost your life in a Big Brother's House?

Thanks to all your answer. Have a great day!

2007-11-03 14:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

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Does a genius lie in knowledge divorced from will?

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2007-11-03 14:44:27 · 10 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

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Is religion a product of human experience and imagination?

Thanks for all your answers. Have a great day.

2007-11-03 14:42:11 · 10 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Philosophy

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what year did malcom X die?

2007-11-03 14:41:58 · 12 answers · asked by James B 1 in History

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Violin sight reading help??!!!?

Hi! I've been playing the violin for about 2 and a half years and I'm pretty all right. The only thing I really lack confidence in is my sight reading. I have a really hard time sight reading music for some reason. I am able to play the piece when i practice but it's hard for me to play it right there when someone gives a piece to me. Are there any tricks or websites that help to improve your sight reading for violin? Any scales or something on sheet music I can practice for sight reading. I take the suzuki method book and they have the fingering (example: 1, 2, 3) below the note which is what I usually use to read my music (unfortunately). Please help! Thanks!

2007-11-03 14:37:46 · 4 answers · asked by Brandon 1 in Performing Arts

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isn't history boring??

history is boring right??

2007-11-03 14:37:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

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Any photography tips?

Im by no means a professional, and just wondering if anybody had any tips on photography? anything?

2007-11-03 14:35:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

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Genealogy?

Im trying to find the best way to study my family history. How we came to America, Texas, where we came from, our history, just everything I possibly can. Whats the best way to do this, without just paying someone. It would be like a puzzle for me, and Im into that, especially with this kind of thing.

Any good resources, books, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-11-03 14:33:59 · 3 answers · asked by David K 3 in Genealogy

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Ballroom dancing, HELP!!!! Please?

Here's the run-down...My girlfreind's been through alot of crap...anyways, she thinks I'm like every other guy, she told me that Vietmeniese(Hope that was spelt correctly) Vietmeniese Ballroom dancing- paritciulary the circle turns they do fasicinates her...I thought to let her know she is specail to me I'd learn a thing or to, cuase she knows abit about this ballroom dancing, but she doesn't know anyone else who does...so maybe I can be that person(yeah,,,)
So any help? where's a good place on the internet to watch them dance or to see a few vids, maybe read a begginers article...well I'd appreciate any help, this'd mean alot to her, Thank you. :)

2007-11-03 14:29:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

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Dancing...Ballroom people, I have a question please.?

Here's the run-down...My girlfreind's been through alot of crap...anyways, she thinks I'm like every other guy, she told me that Vietmeniese(Hope that was spelt correctly) Vietmeniese Ballroom dancing- paritciulary the circle turns they do fasicinates her...I thought to let her know she is specail to me I'd learn a thing or to, cuase she knows abit about this ballroom dancing, but she doesn't know anyone else who does...so maybe I can be that person(yeah,,,)
So any help? where's a good place on the internet to watch them dance or to see a few vids, maybe read a begginers article...well I'd appreciate any help, this'd mean alot to her, Thank you. :)

2007-11-03 14:25:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

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The Other Day I _ As The Man In The Blue Suit It Was So That I Went To __.?

Fill In The Blank.

2007-11-03 14:23:54 · 19 answers · asked by ? 5 in Philosophy

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photo touch up?

Anyone use a photo touch up service?
I googled them. And they all seem sketchy on prices.
Anyone use a good one?

2007-11-03 14:20:43 · 1 answers · asked by Philip Augustus 3 in Photography

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What's the difference between a bansuri and a cane flute?

I know it sounds ridiculous, but I can't find anywhere that says exactly what cane is.
I know a bansuri is made of bamboo, but I don't know if this is the same thing as cane.
Is cane its own plant?
Thanks!

2007-11-03 14:12:49 · 1 answers · asked by thisislizz 3 in Performing Arts

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Why do most people who renounce their religious belief become political Liberals?

2007-11-03 14:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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changing digital photos.?

My computer used jpg? on my digital photos.
Is there any programs out there that will change other photo "formats?" to jpg? I have some that read "All Files" and cannot be open.

2007-11-03 13:45:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

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What factors account for the high death rate on the Middle Passage?

2007-11-03 13:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

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Do anyone believe that Israel and the United states is at fought for some of the conflict going on?

in the occupied lands Isreal has?

When i say this i am not anti Jewish I have a co worker who is an Arab Christian and he had some valid points about thw hole Arab Isreal situation. One thing he said was that Isreal should have recognise Hamas because they won a democractic election.

2007-11-03 13:40:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

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if you were giving birth and the doctor said it has to be your life or the babies what would you do and why?

2007-11-03 13:33:54 · 15 answers · asked by paul c 1 in Philosophy

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What were some of the main reasons for the start of world war II?

2007-11-03 13:31:25 · 7 answers · asked by sancho279 1 in History