Arts & Humanities - 26 February 2007

I asked a question a little while ago about fairy tale sand fantasy and why we don't strive to make them real if we like them so. I received many interesting answers but they al centre red around one central theme, we live in the 'real' world.

While our universe has laws of physics (Chaos Theory, Small World Effect, Thermodynamics, Random Chance, etc.) that prevent the more outrageous parts of fairy tales and fantasy like magic spells, magic creatures, destiny, etc. We are still capable of shaping the world to the way that we wish it to be, this one of the defining characteristics of humans.

So if we can shape the world to our will and if we have our fantasies of what the perfect world would be, why are we unable to make it happen?

AND

What is it about us as humans that makes us make the world the way that it is today?

Serious answers only please.

Please don't say that it is the fault of money, those in power, etc. because we have the ability to change it.

2007-02-26 11:12:11 · 17 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Philosophy

I would like to buy some books from booksellers in The US of A. Can someone please give me a rough idea what it would cost to have them posted (or shipped some other way) to England.
I think a book would weigh about a pound in weight (wouldn't it?)
I looked on the 'net but could only find costs from UK to USA. Not all that helpful because there's differences in prices according to Cost of Living Indexes(and such-like).
What's the best way to ship them,please?
Mail, or Freight, or Ship, or What?
What do US booksellers normally do?
Anyway,Thanks for your Time.

2007-02-26 11:08:35 · 3 answers · asked by Vincent A 3 in Books & Authors

2007-02-26 11:07:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

noticed what are somethings I can do, to get started? thankyou

2007-02-26 11:05:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

Any will do, fire away

2007-02-26 11:04:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-02-26 11:03:43 · 4 answers · asked by scoobydooo612 1 in Dancing

This is a painting, not done recently, I almost want to say rennaissance-era, done by I think it was an Italian painter (the name sounded Italian anyways). It was called "Winter".

It is a painting of a head, but the head looks like it's made of roots, and there's a branch growing out of its neck, and growing on the branch are two yellow lemons. I remember reading that the artist did four potraits like this, depicting the four seasons. If anyone knows what the artist's name is, or where I can see I picture of the painting on the net, this would be great. Thank you.

2007-02-26 11:03:08 · 4 answers · asked by she who is awesome 5 in Painting

I have been to Columbia College film school (no BA...), have made a few 16mm and DV shorts, the latter were edited on Final Cut Pro. I know my stuff fairly well. I know I would have to live cheap in LA and work with/for kids 5 or so years younger than I. I already want to make movies and am driven, and dedicated. I had to take 6 years to settle some family stuff. That being said, my first question is would I be taken seriously starting at 29 or 30?

I really want to be an auteur, like Robert Rodriguez. My second question is; can do this in the Hollywood system, starting in editing and post? It would be very good for making contacts, and getting up-to-date experience. Or, should I just try and do it all myself like Rodriguez, Raimi, and their clones who mostly end up lost in obscurity? Failure on my own would mean starting in Hollywood even later. I think a lot, sorry if this is muddled and too long. And THANK YOU!

2007-02-26 11:02:46 · 2 answers · asked by dancingisforbidden 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

I am trying to build family tree could anyone help pleas???

2007-02-26 11:01:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-02-26 10:59:32 · 5 answers · asked by Chess 2 in History

i am in a 7th grade civics class and for the 5th graders we're doign a skit 5-1 minutes long(each class)thursday and i am the reporter the main person and ihave to say so mucch and we only work on it 3 days before we actually have to do it! i can not memorize all that in three days ! so do you have any ideas how i can portray that i'm not looking at my lines but i really am??? thanks!!

2007-02-26 10:59:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

Answer the age old question, what is the meaning of life?

2007-02-26 10:58:36 · 19 answers · asked by orangesaremmmy 2 in Philosophy

I need to write Cinderella in the point of view of the stepsister, does anyone have any ideas as to how i can write this?

2007-02-26 10:57:27 · 5 answers · asked by 1234 1 in Books & Authors

I really want to do drama this year in high school but i'm to scared and to shy to act! I'm afriad people will make fun of me! What can I do to change??????

2007-02-26 10:49:31 · 21 answers · asked by DanceisLove<3(: 2 in Theater & Acting

i have an audition coming up requiring a classical monologue..i know shakespearean (sp?) verse is slightly cliche but i couldn't find any other that was age appropriate or that i could act as well

2007-02-26 10:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by xx0liviax3 1 in Theater & Acting

2007-02-26 10:47:06 · 3 answers · asked by 2007 1 in Books & Authors

Oregon Trail
Who made the journey? Why did they?
Life on the trail
Morman trail

2007-02-26 10:46:48 · 2 answers · asked by Cheer!Chick! 4 in History

2007-02-26 10:44:28 · 9 answers · asked by Jcat 1 in Philosophy

Manifest Destiny:
Definition of
Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Why were these two ordinances important?

link if possible! thnx!

2007-02-26 10:44:25 · 2 answers · asked by Cheer!Chick! 4 in History

I know these books are kind of young, but I started reading them a couple years ago and though I'm a teen now, I still love them. I was just curious of other people's opinions.

2007-02-26 10:44:05 · 4 answers · asked by sarahh 3 in Books & Authors

I need help with a history thing!! PRONTO!=D

Trail of tears: Who was involved? What Happened?

try to include a link if possible!

2007-02-26 10:41:12 · 9 answers · asked by Cheer!Chick! 4 in History

'He also published an article on bees and figured out the cycle of the seventeen-year locust." - http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ba-Be/Banneker-Benjamin.html

anyone know when he did this?!? I need to know for a report

2007-02-26 10:40:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

If you are Down Center and have to cross up center and exit, do you turn your back to the audience to go to up center? I have been told time and time again to never turn my back to the audience, but won't it look weird if I am walking backwards? Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-26 10:38:54 · 4 answers · asked by mnkstapel 3 in Theater & Acting

What would the people recycle during World War 2? Please give me websites Or answers, Thank You.

2007-02-26 10:36:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I've been looking around and all I can find are classics. And If it's modern, it isn't free. I need help.

2007-02-26 10:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Remus Lupin 3 in Books & Authors

i am mother of a little girl, i need a coustoms for book day at school but i don't know what to wear or which character to choose.

2007-02-26 10:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by azam d 1 in Books & Authors

I used to be a freelance writer. Ive lost all of my contacts, but I would really like to look into getting into a career as a writer doings novels and short story books. Any suggestions? Keep in mind I have five kids and a wife that I am needing to support, so I am looking to get paid doing this.

2007-02-26 10:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by badabingbail@sbcglobal.net 1 in Books & Authors

2007-02-26 10:30:45 · 6 answers · asked by Corbin A 1 in History

2007-02-26 10:30:28 · 14 answers · asked by panthers2316 2 in Philosophy

How do YOU think the world will end? (SERIOUSLY!)

2007-02-26 10:26:13 · 4 answers · asked by Sweetie 2 in History