Arts & Humanities - 7 October 2006

Not the economical term but I guess it has another. it wasnt used in an economical way.

2006-10-07 17:05:45 · 4 answers · asked by Bizzy 3 in Other - Arts & Humanities

Have you ever been in this situation? You're reading a piece of dialogue in a novel, and you suddenly ask yourself, "Which one said this?" You have to go back, sometimes a page or so, till you can say, "OK, John said this" and then you have to go forward, noting "this is Mary - this is John - this is Mary" etc, till you get to the bit that puzzled you, If novelists haven't got the skill to make it obvious who's talking, either through characterisation or through the plot, they should put in "said John" and "said Mary" often enough to signpost the reader.

2006-10-07 17:05:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I have an art piece that I wish to sell on ebay. There is nudity, but nothing pornographic or explicit about the piece.
What are the guidlines pertaining to art submissions on ebay? I looked on the site but could not find anything pertaining to art. Would this piece have to be listed under "mature audiences" even if it is artistic nudity?
Any help would be most appreciated.

2006-10-07 17:05:07 · 2 answers · asked by Elkie 2 in Other - Visual Arts

I just got these three classics at a yard sale today and am curious to see what people think of them (and/or the authors who wrote them) if you have read any of them.

Thanks!

2006-10-07 17:02:51 · 10 answers · asked by ymcabookwormcat 3 in Books & Authors

San Francisco, Santa Fe, San Diego, Los Angeles... some cities has these names in Spanish but not in English. Why not in English as New York. Los Angeles, for instance, should be The Angels.

2006-10-07 16:59:50 · 10 answers · asked by Dudu 4 in History

2006-10-07 16:58:15 · 12 answers · asked by Frank G 2 in Philosophy

I always want to respond to the answers but cannot work out how to achieve this. I guess I would like it to be more creative.

2006-10-07 16:52:12 · 16 answers · asked by hjpollock 2 in Philosophy

2006-10-07 16:51:35 · 6 answers · asked by ashka 1 in Performing Arts

2006-10-07 16:48:06 · 27 answers · asked by Mr.Death 5 in Philosophy

I can imagine a God who works through evolution, and I don't think the past existence of dinosaurs, etc in itself poses any problem for religious belief, BUT if humanity has gradually evolved, how can ape-man of generation G be an animal, and generation
G + 1 be a human with an immortal soul? It is ridiculous to imagine a gradual development of primitive souls. This seems to be an insuperable objection to a Christian accepting evolution, and any such Christian is committing what Orwell called "doublethink" - accepting two contradictory ideas simultaneously. What do you think?

2006-10-07 16:44:14 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I want this to be the end-all-be-all of arguments against religion but not in a malicious way. Yes, lots of anger is involved on my part and on the part of other non-religionists, but that anger stems mostly from the fact that we are persecuted because we use our brains. We get painted as horrible, wicked people when in reality we are usually even more ethical than these so-called Christians. They impose their views on us and we are ostracized for not conforming to their beliefs. Christians may say that they are the ones that are victimized and persecuted, but I don't call it persecution when the attacks are provoked by them. They condemn people and then play the victim when someone reacts, like I am doing. I don't hunt down Catholics and persecute them; I am hounded by them everyday. I want this to be written as less of an attack and more of a defense on our part, a defense of we who want to enjoy life and think for ourselves without persecution. Contact me if you want to contribute.

2006-10-07 16:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Philosophy

If somebody gave you a 2000 year old book that had been rewritten many times, would you trust the facts?

2006-10-07 16:40:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

For future reference.

2006-10-07 16:40:52 · 21 answers · asked by Talli 1 in Other - Visual Arts

Best and Worst:

Comedy
Drama
Romance
Action/Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Adult
Kids
Mystery
Thriller
Horror
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Anything else you can think of
Of All Time:

2006-10-07 16:38:42 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel M 3 in Books & Authors

I would say Heathcliff except so many already admire or fancy him and therefore I opt for Scaramouche (written by Rafael Sabatini).The novel has a memorable opening line: "He was born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad."

2006-10-07 16:35:11 · 29 answers · asked by hjpollock 2 in Books & Authors

Name (most of) the musicals these broadway line came from

1. Im in pain, Im wet, and Im still hysterical!!!
2.I can see it, shining somewhere
3.La Grippe! What's la grippe? La post nasal drip
4.There's a face that we hide when the nighttime appears...
5.Love has hit my brother Junior! And my sister's even loonier!
6.It would be so nice if mama got married to stay
7.Ive got to stay true just as long as he needs me
8.These are probably the worst pies in London!
9.Oh baby wont you play me le jazz hot baby
10.Someone to sit on your chair and ruin your sleep, and make you aware of being alive!

2006-10-07 16:34:00 · 10 answers · asked by daydream♥believer 4 in Theater & Acting

2006-10-07 16:25:36 · 10 answers · asked by corey b 1 in Dancing

Help! I forgot.

2006-10-07 16:23:28 · 32 answers · asked by Talli 1 in Other - Visual Arts

2006-10-07 16:18:13 · 35 answers · asked by hjpollock 2 in Philosophy

I am not religious and I like to follow my instincts and not be tied down by some strict, inhibiting moral code that, if it were actually followed would lead to passivity, misery, boredom and nothingness. I do not believe in the logic behind following a set of limiting, self-deprecating, self denying, self-defeating rules just for the sake of principle and to "please god". I do not believe in putting labels of "good" and "evil" on everything. The world would not make any progress and it would be an extremely boring place if it were not for things so wrongly labeled as "sin". They label things as "sins" and "failures" and "weakness" and we're supposed to avoid these things. But why? Whose happiness does this lead to? It leads to the happiness of the person exercising their authority over the so called "sinner". Not "sinning" is the same as not living. Why not just kill yourself instead? I don't kill or rape; what more do they want?

2006-10-07 16:14:19 · 12 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Philosophy

2006-10-07 16:13:19 · 14 answers · asked by corey b 1 in Dancing

Parasites, the missing word in science, medicine and philosophy: Why ?

It appears that the world has become isolated from the dangerous world of 'parasites'.

From the parasites that cause ulcers, IBS, Crohns, perhaps even MS and Cancer, the medical world has turned a blind eye to this relatively simple cause for many illnesses.

In the world of philosophy, the term 'parasites' has been ignored as in corporate or welfare parasites, or as in the world of religion, homosexual and heterosexual pedofiles who prey on little children, parasites as in spouses who prey on their families, or children who prey on their parents, or lesbian feminists exploiting half-truths to divide the sexes and promote division.

Why is this term, 'parasites' being ignored ?

http://www.jesuschristcode.com

2006-10-07 16:11:23 · 3 answers · asked by Caesar J. B. Squitti 1 in Philosophy

2006-10-07 16:10:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-10-07 16:09:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-10-07 16:04:25 · 28 answers · asked by darkainjul 3 in Books & Authors

2006-10-07 16:03:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Like putting someones head on someone elses body.

2006-10-07 16:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by MKD 1 in Photography

Well,are you?I mean if not,why?Please elaborate.Just curious.

2006-10-07 16:01:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

it is on cubism, I was trying to look up a couple of examples but really can't find much (I need a little bit more tat way I am able to try to draw one)

I have never drawn cubism before, so I have no idea how this will work!!!

2006-10-07 16:01:24 · 4 answers · asked by squirrely 3 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-10-07 15:59:39 · 39 answers · asked by KU 4 in Philosophy