Arts & Humanities - 15 July 2007

im really intreested in acting but i have no experience.
but i have asked my parents for like 3 years but know im making it more serious i am 15 years old now , and my dad thinks im like stupid when i tell him im intrested in it. like i even asked if he could put me in like acting lessons but he keeps telling me that im wasting my time and i dont know what im talking about and he says that hes not going to tell me to go for my dreams because i need to be realistic and that there are tons of people tryiing to become actors and i understand that and i really want to do this and hes telling me like i dont have a chance . and its really making me upset. and i dont know whether to believe it or not. like im starting to think now i dont have a chance in h.ell but i really would love to act. i have no intrest in anything else. and he also says people start when they are like babies or very young and me starting at this age and stuff is way to late so please give me feedback thanks.

2007-07-15 06:53:06 · 10 answers · asked by becca j 1 in Theater & Acting

if you are, can you tell me:
1.is it late friday night/early saturday morning or late saturday night/early sunday morning?
2.Are there activities going on?
3.Are people dressing up?

2007-07-15 06:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

One of my favorite books in my collection is The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. When I first bought it, I expected that it would have interesting bits in it, but also (being a nonfiction book) be somewhat boring. When I read it, however, I found myself unable to put it down. For a nonfiction book, this is rare. That's because it has a rather unusual style to it; that is, it reads rather like a novel. There is actual dialogue between the participants in the story (and that's what it seems like; a story), and elements--such as foreshadowing--that are normally found in fiction. At the same time, though, it also presents the facts in a no-nonsense fashion. And that is why it has quickly become my favorite nonfiction work.

Now, it's your turn. What's the best nonfiction book you've ever read, and why?

2007-07-15 06:51:32 · 12 answers · asked by Qchan05 5 in Books & Authors

2007-07-15 06:49:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

John and Sue are two of a kind.
He is deaf and she is blind.
The perfect marriage, you'll agree.
He can't hear and she can't see.

She has hearing, he has sight.
There's no way John and Sue could fight.
For when she's mad and starts to shout,
He'll close his eyes and block her out.
What she can't see will never hurt.
He treats her like a piece of dirt.

Poor Sue could never shake the doubt.
Was he in or was he out?
Watching football. drinking beer.
Slapping women on thier rear.

She only knew when John was in
If Susan bumped right into him.
John had changed, as she soon found.
He'd move the furniture around.
An obstacle left in her path
Made Susan fall and Johnny laugh.

A nast mouth and viscious tongue
She can't do right for doing wrong.
John as not the man for her.
Didn't want her, didn't care.
So Susan left without delay.
Packed her bags and ran away.
The man was such a callous brute
So she left Johnnie for a mute.

2007-07-15 06:47:35 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5 in Poetry

For example, Aspasia's relation to Pericles. Freedom as such becoming scrutable by upholding, justifying, one's reputation from the perspective of both below and above, inside (polis) and outside (cosmo-polis) oneself.

2007-07-15 06:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by Baron VonHiggins 7 in Philosophy

Given that more than 80% of the world's population never sees the inside of a post-secondary institute, what would be the reason to believe most parents. That would mean that most parents are uneducated.

2007-07-15 06:42:54 · 14 answers · asked by guru 7 in Philosophy

I've spent much time in my life pondering. But as of late, I feel highly irreverent to what may be going on in the universe. Am I just on vacation, getting smarter, or getting dumber?

2007-07-15 06:42:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

whats the book all about?

2007-07-15 06:42:22 · 10 answers · asked by maya820 1 in Books & Authors

Ok, well my boyfriend has been gone for awhile and as a surprise, I learned the Tango and Salsa for when he returns. He has always wanted to learn this so I think he will be happy. I was just wondering, since he's never done it before, how do I dance with him the first time. Do you think I should be the leader until we can work on it, or should I try to teach him to lead the first time? Any tips or ideas?? Thanks

2007-07-15 06:40:02 · 8 answers · asked by allinder 2 in Dancing

I've been a member for only one day and already I am blocked. :-(

You see, I pointed out that YA Member-The Dark Prince often plagiarizes. I had found over 15 instances where his poems were in fact copyrighted song lyrics . Most were resolved questions, but I did post comments on those that were still open. Now I am blocked. I didn't do anything wrong, but I feel like I did.

Anyway, I called my girlfriend and had her check him out. One answer she read to me mentioned this guy is publishing a book. I wonder if someone should contact his publisher and make them aware so they can double-check his stuff before they print it.

I guess I will attempt to post my first poem (written by ME of course). Hopefully, I will get some good, honest feedback. Thanks for listening!!

2007-07-15 06:37:23 · 9 answers · asked by Bob J 1 in Poetry

What are the most important things in life in terms of universal values applicable at all times to all humans?

1) at all times: in the past, at the present, in the future

2) to all humans: different cultures, different genders. different religious background

3) under all circumstances: among members of a family, in work setting between nations

Bear in mind that I am asking for universal values not universal code of conduct as some of the ten commandments which are universal enough.

Please sustent your answer. Don't respond only by saying "trust, compassion and honesty". Include a reason with your answer and why you think are universal (at least the source). For example "Self Respect" because once a person has self-respect, the person's dignity will never be lessened. Self-Respect is the core of all religious and philosophical thoughts. For this, Confucius said: "Do not be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about you not appreciating others"

2007-07-15 06:33:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

And then its sunny when i go to work!!!!! does any one else have this problem!

2007-07-15 06:32:18 · 14 answers · asked by Sarah Kate 3 in Philosophy

How do you decide what is right and what is wrong? What is the standard that you use to determine the rightness or wrongness of a thing?

2007-07-15 06:32:01 · 15 answers · asked by guru 7 in Philosophy

whats the big deal in the 7th book people.We are faceing a disease called harry potter fans ,i mean he is just a guy in a stupid story WHO CARES IF he die beside it will be some action in the movie if they will bother to make one .
it is all about money and business ,her books made her a millionare ,if she wants to make an 8th book about harry **** she wont kill him in the 7th .

2007-07-15 06:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

one that will not stop with the excitement but at the same time seem realistic.

2007-07-15 06:29:33 · 10 answers · asked by spicysaucylatina 4 in Books & Authors

What are the most important things in life in terms of universal values applicable at all times to all humans?

1) at all times: in the past, at the present, in the future

2) to all humans: different cultures, different genders. different religious background

3) under all circumstances: among members of a family, in work setting between nations

Bear in mind that I am asking for universal values not universal code of conduct as some of the ten commandments which are universal enough.

Please sustent your answer. Don't respond only by saying "trust, compassion and honesty". Include a reason with your answer and why you think are universal (at least the source). For example "Self Respect" because once a person has self-respect, the person's dignity will never be lessened. Self-Respect is the core of all religious and philosophical thoughts. For this, Confucius said: "Do not be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about you not appreciating others"

2007-07-15 06:29:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Ghandi gave to his grandson a list of what he felt were the 7 blunders of the world...here they are:

Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Knowledge without character
Commerce without morality
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice
Politics without principle

Got anything to add?

2007-07-15 06:28:22 · 9 answers · asked by Isis 4 in Philosophy

preferably in english with a more than just local books and diverse genres

2007-07-15 06:26:40 · 5 answers · asked by led z 2 in Books & Authors

I bought a used paperback textbook (like for a college course) so it's heavy but the cover already came off and the first chunk of pages are starting too. Anyways, when I finish the class I will want to resell it but was wondering what is the best way to get the cover back on? I think tape is a little too tacky looking but it seems like the whole thing is about to fall apart but I haven't been rough with it I think it's just weakening down

2007-07-15 06:26:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 4 in Books & Authors

I am thinking of a wooden flute and trying to learn by book instuctions.

2007-07-15 06:25:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

To live in the world of the fearful
Is to live in the shadow of pain.
To slowly forget about feelings
Where everyone else is to blame.
The choice to be callous is easy
Its easy to hate than to feel.
When we turn from the pain of our brothers
We remove their incentive to heal.

For the person unloved is unloving
And knows nothing about inner wealth.
Fo no one can care for another
What the other can't feel for himself.

When the loveless, unloving and heartless
Refuses to care for his kind.
The man will return him the favour
Unloving, uncaring and blind.

And so goes the infinate cycle.
The human desire for the good.
Yet if man is at war with another,
He is hell bent on spilling his blood.
With so little trust of our feelings,
The curse of the need to be led.
In a world of acute indecision
Where the living become like the dead.

2007-07-15 06:20:41 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Poetry

According to probability, the chances of flipping a coin and it turning up heads is a 50/50 chance. But, if I somehow could control all the conditions that affect the flip and made sure they were the same each time, wouldn't heads keep coming up? So, isn't probability just another name for human error?

2007-07-15 06:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by Dr. Psychosis 4 in Philosophy

Hating Hate Laws ?

The logic of hate laws, is to further divide and promote division in our communities.

After spending some 20 years researching 'truth paradigms' it was discovered that there exists a negative side to truth that may be in fact the 'original sin' from the garden of eden.

The Light: The Rainbow of Truth.
http://www.thejesuschristcode.com

The newest truth about Truth lies in the truth that Truth can lie. c.s.

Like the deceptive half-truths, "Stop violence against women" that polarizes the sexes, (this model ignores all other forms of abuse, and totally ignores all men and children), we must be careful about a hidden chaos agenda.


Racism, even its mention further divides the community because it too is a half-truth, for it ignores the abuse and hatred of people within the same race.

A truth might set us free !!

Why not promote the positive including prevention ?

Caesar J. B. Squitti

2007-07-15 06:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by Caesar J. B. Squitti 1 in Philosophy

2007-07-15 06:07:53 · 17 answers · asked by ... 3 in Philosophy

I have several art designs in plastic and metal. Who can I outsource to build them for me? Are there any company's that specialize in this?

2007-07-15 06:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by mpmitri 2 in Sculpture

After doing some research on the Celts I have gotten the impression that the Celts originated from Scythia along with the Anglo's, Saxons, and many other European ethnic groups.

Is this true for all Celts or is it just for the Irish Celts (sons of Mil)?

Also to my understanding the Celtic peoples and Germanic people's can all be traced back to Scythia and have common ancestors.

2007-07-15 06:00:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

are there any famous or accomplished people that fit this philosophy? or any characters in books. thanks

2007-07-15 05:58:54 · 6 answers · asked by Cassandra C 1 in Philosophy

Anyone in history, that would have changed the course of this world?

2007-07-15 05:55:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I'm sure this question gets asked all the time here, but what was your favorite book as a child? Do you have any fond memories associated with the book?

2007-07-15 05:51:00 · 18 answers · asked by Dominus 5 in Books & Authors