Arts & Humanities - 26 March 2007

I read these stories in an anthology when I was in high school and they stuck with me but I cannot for the life of me remember the titles or the authors. Any help is appreciated.

First, there was a story about a bird collector that wanted to find a phoenix. He finally did, or maybe he died before his estate acquired one. Anyways, they treated the bird poorly so that it would burn and be reborn but when it did the fire was so large it burned all of the people who had come to watch it.

Second, there was a story of a man who took his son and another young boy (a nephew maybe) out fishing but they got stuck on an island and the boat drifted away and the man gave the boys whiskey to try and keep them warm but they eventually all drowned when the tide came in.

Third, there was a story about a man who was in a driving test simulation and killed a young girl in a horrible crash. When he still wanted to get his license, they locked him up because he was obviously not fit to be in society.

2007-03-26 16:33:00 · 1 answers · asked by mcgilllilnancy 2 in Books & Authors

I'm doing a summary for the book and I need to know "Mindy's [Julianne]" real last name. Was it the Carpers? Or maybe the Carter's? Please help!

2007-03-26 16:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by Olesya S 1 in Books & Authors

2007-03-26 16:24:39 · 2 answers · asked by raptor3x6 2 in Drawing & Illustration

Winter
Chilly winter mornings,
Frosty winter nights,
On the news there are warnings,
That the roads are thickly iced.
~*~
Days are shorter, nights are longer,
Everything glistens with ice,
My love for this season gets stronger and stronger
Winter is so very nice.
~*~
I wake up and look out my window,
All I can see is a blanket of white,
Oh how much I love the snow,
It makes everything feel just right.
~*~
Before you know it, winter will go,
So promise me, while it's still here,
Although you may not have any snow,
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

2007-03-26 16:22:42 · 8 answers · asked by ~*I_love_sugar!*~ 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-03-26 16:22:34 · 8 answers · asked by lukedog_bball4 1 in Philosophy

of course most people would understand what you meant if you just said "stone carving", but is there a different name for this type of art?

2007-03-26 16:20:38 · 5 answers · asked by BaBa83 2 in Sculpture

can you please give me a brief summary(if it's long it's better ) of the book hot zone by richard preston in your own words.. not copying from the internet. thank you.

2007-03-26 16:20:37 · 2 answers · asked by bubbles 2 in Books & Authors

2007-03-26 16:19:13 · 6 answers · asked by slipstreamer 7 in Books & Authors

2007-03-26 16:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by Brianna A 1 in History

anyone know where I can find a free quality recording of the peice "Roses I send to you" from songs of a prospector by Stephan Chatman. All i can find is CDs

2007-03-26 16:18:07 · 1 answers · asked by AceParadox 2 in Performing Arts

Answer if you please??? I just thought these were some interesting topics...?

Christianity v. Atheism

President v. Anarchy

Pepsi v. Coke

Dr. Pepper v. Mt. Dew

Cream Soda v. Root Beer

Pretty v. Smart

Rock/Alternative v. Rap

Black v. White (as in clothes color)

Denim v. Khaki

Chevy v. Ford

God v. Jehovah

Inside beauty v. Outside beauty

Movies v. Books

X BOX 360 v. PlayStation 3

World of War-craft v. Ultima

Dogs v. Cats

Normal Death v. Reincarnation

Catholic v. Baptist

Men v. Women

Gay v. Straight

Pro Abortion v. Anti Abortion

Marijuana legal v. Marijuana Illegal

Alcohol v. Marijuana

Blonds v. Brunets

Niki v. Adidas

Etnies v. DC

Single v. Married

Single v. Dating

2007-03-26 16:17:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-03-26 16:16:07 · 1 answers · asked by needtoknow 1 in History

2007-03-26 16:14:21 · 9 answers · asked by wnnagetdirrty82787 2 in History

2007-03-26 16:12:03 · 17 answers · asked by 08Chic 1 in History

This comes up in Euthyphro and indirectly in Laws, the question is (basically):
are laws just because they are given by the gods or are they given by the gods because they are just?

this is the old wording of the question --- of course it assumes that the "gods" have given the laws -- the story behind this, in short, is that Hesiod and Homer wrote about Zeus meeting with King Minos once in awhile to tell him how to run his countries and Minos made the laws in accordance with Zeus's commands.

My [modernized] question is:
Is there some source of just laws (some overarching theory of goodness or justice) that we have that make them just
(i.e., freedom of speech, or whatever law you think is an ex of a just law)
or could we say that those overarching principles of justice are only considered just because they provide us with the just laws that we have?


if you don't think there is such a thing as a just law or have some other semantical discrepency you should rethink your approach

2007-03-26 16:11:46 · 7 answers · asked by Steve C 4 in Philosophy

2007-03-26 16:10:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

does anyone have any personal family history stories they would like to share and be please be honest.

Thanks

2007-03-26 16:09:06 · 1 answers · asked by je m'appelle Serenity 6 in History

2007-03-26 16:06:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-03-26 16:05:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

im not talking about the Indians, im talking about the african descended haitians where did they come from as slaves through the 16th century?

2007-03-26 16:05:55 · 1 answers · asked by westafrocherokee 1 in History

2007-03-26 16:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

What is a nice slow but challenging piece ( for a 13 year old flautist {flutist} in terms of the 8th grade) that is flowing and emotional just becuse that is my style! It doesn't have to be to slow but Slower in tempo would be good! Thank you!

2007-03-26 16:02:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

Was he just a fan of their taste?

2007-03-26 16:02:00 · 6 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in History

For example, passion for music, football or any kind of talents you have.

2007-03-26 15:58:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

The curtains will fly up and must be red and thick. thanks

2007-03-26 15:54:59 · 2 answers · asked by Alex F 1 in Performing Arts

Okay, Im 21 5'-10" (the perfect height for him) and I think that I could pass off as him fairly well, I've seen a few at Disneyland that didn't look much like him. Here is my pic from my myspace:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/hellomikeymike/me.jpg

I was going to possibly do the Disney College program, and to be considered for a face character you have to audition. There is an audition in Seattle next month, so should I try? Do I tell them that thats who I am interested in playing or let them tell me that. Plus I have no acting or dancing experience though. Advice appreciated.

2007-03-26 15:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by Mikey 2 in Theater & Acting

he was popular around the brat pack era and he married to a black woman who is a model?
What is his full name? Thanks.

2007-03-26 15:51:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

2007-03-26 15:51:45 · 6 answers · asked by frank_gnr 2 in Philosophy

our fathers name was Harold Edwin Norton. Im trying to connect with my 1/2 sisters.In the late 1960s we all still lived in Jax , Florida. Please contact me if you or Delores are out there

2007-03-26 15:51:03 · 3 answers · asked by Faye Foureas, jax,Fl 1 in Genealogy

2007-03-26 15:49:49 · 4 answers · asked by claudia#1 1 in Dancing