Arts & Humanities - 16 October 2007

make the first flight across the atlantic ocean. what does it say about the education system of the USA that so many people do not understand these three simple facts?

2007-10-16 20:01:32 · 13 answers · asked by ron s 5 in History

2007-10-16 20:01:31 · 14 answers · asked by NKeevan 2 in Philosophy

2007-10-16 19:52:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-10-16 19:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by me 4 in History

2007-10-16 19:49:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I have very eccentric beliefs when it comes to science and god. most people who believe in god don't believe in the theory of evolution. and most people who do believe in this theory do not believe in god. The believers have nothing to back them up really, and the evolutionist have proof but holes here and there that cant be filled. The way I see, to think that the universe and this life started from nothing but a huge explosion, this unfathomably complex life was just an accident is absurd. However, to deny evidence of evolution simply because the bible says so is irrational.
so my question is this:
why cant both be the reason why we exist?
lets say that god created the FOUNDATIONS for life and from it did we evolve. Like he gave us the chance to be. is this not a rational explanation too?
is there anyone else out there that feels the same or even compelled by the idea?
let me know

2007-10-16 19:39:01 · 17 answers · asked by trinity 1 in Philosophy

I was wondering what is the difference in sound and playing is between a wire strung harp, and a nylon strung harp?

As well.. is there any downsides to a celtic harp that is strung with 22 strings? I own a paraguayan harp of over 30 strings but I find that I had purchased one of lesser quality and it's size is an obstacle to me. I am looking for something lighter, a lap harp, that is still able to have the variability that is needed to play most kinds of music.

Thank you.

2007-10-16 19:37:33 · 1 answers · asked by Michelle E 1 in Performing Arts

2007-10-16 19:09:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

She had never had a lesson before but ended up creating a new style of landscape painting. She had always wanted to paint but factors in her life made it difficult.

Her story is an inspiration to anyone wanting to start/try something but might feel its too late.

I cant remember where i read it and am having trouble finding out her name so i can tell other people.

Anyone know?

2007-10-16 18:57:21 · 7 answers · asked by LudicrouSpeed 1 in Painting

a. Thomas d. Roger Williams

b. John Elliot e. John Winthrop

c. William Penn f. James Oglethorpe

2007-10-16 18:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by SHARKxNeon 1 in History

2007-10-16 18:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by healinghealer 1 in Philosophy

2007-10-16 18:35:06 · 6 answers · asked by SHARKxNeon 1 in History

Im looking for a professional flash for my cannon rebel camera. I tried a knock off one and it works kinda good, but im looking for perfect. I am about to do a wedding and need to know what would work best for this. Also Im curious to know how to set it, say in a church, then outside???? PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!!! THANK YOU to anyone who could share some information!!!!

2007-10-16 18:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by ambergri7777 1 in Photography

A large number, if not all, of the generation (s) following those harrowing events of 30 yrs ago, have no knowledge of what happened, or the fact that shooting several students with fatalities, ended the nationwide student strike. The people alive at the time either have forgotten completely or pretend no such thing ever happened. The riots actually traveled around the world to Europe and China. (I have recently viewed the famous photos of the dead student in Ohio (Kent State),and read the in-person accounts of Mark Rudd (Ruditsky), who was the Marxist leader in NY.)

2007-10-16 18:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I have this project in the Korean War... anyways if ur not an expert u will not be able to understand the question and also I will be posting more questions ..

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i will say this in like all my questions - Can anyone give me a good thesis statement for the Korean War? I have to write a thesis statement and prove it with primary sources, etc.
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My question is about the Truman-MacArthur controversy.. I need to make a thesis of this and my thesis is going to be like

Truman's decision to dismiss MacArthur is a mistake.

Is this like kinda true?? I don't really get the thing. Do you believe that it was a mistake for Truman to fire MacArthur?? then why is it so?? IS there like any historical proof that MacArthur could have help improve the war ? or anything like that?

2007-10-16 18:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-10-16 18:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by David S 1 in Books & Authors

i have seen bob ross' paintings on tv and he mensions gesso and liquid white alot. what is gesso and liquid white?? and what are they used for???

2007-10-16 18:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by watani@sbcglobal.net 1 in Painting

it's my first time oil painting. i want to know what't the difference between lesined oli and gesso??? and what are they used for?

2007-10-16 18:26:41 · 3 answers · asked by watani@sbcglobal.net 1 in Painting

We've all heard about the abolition of slavery in the americas but what happened to the tradition of slavery in the greco-roman world?

2007-10-16 18:24:39 · 6 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in History

What could it possibly be and will I or anyone else ever come to know it or do I / else already know it? Clearly I do not but then again how well do I really know myself? If I am constantly learning things about myself that I did not know it stands to reason that I dont really know myself as well as I will in the future. But is that knowledge of myself in the future different then the knowledge of myself now or just expressed differently yet the same thing? Are any of these questions even logical?

2007-10-16 18:18:45 · 9 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6 in Philosophy

2007-10-16 18:17:41 · 3 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in History

2007-10-16 18:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by The Dude 3 in Genealogy

If you cant use logic to prove without a doubt much more then existance what real good is logic anyhow? Perhaps there is something about logic im not getting could someone plz explain a logic that does more then prove existance?

2007-10-16 18:07:31 · 3 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6 in Philosophy

2007-10-16 17:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by jstnwarren 1 in Photography

2007-10-16 17:35:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

i live in so cal

2007-10-16 17:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by Dfcd C 1 in Theater & Acting

I am doing an assignment on events of World War I, the battles, armaments, and the generals. I have searched across google and yahoo, and I don't want to rely on wikipedia since it can be changed by anyone at anytime. These are the ones that I couldn't find, or get a good explination of:
1. Royal Navy BLockade of Germany
2. League of Nations
Can somebody help me with this?

2007-10-16 17:26:01 · 4 answers · asked by Yuri Ebihara 2 in History

What should I do so our time at the dance will be awesome and she won't be so concerned?

2007-10-16 17:24:25 · 6 answers · asked by awesomeharb 1 in Dancing

only this childs art sells for millions of dollars. Does this seem totally ridiculous? I mean how crazy is that?

2007-10-16 17:21:32 · 4 answers · asked by Scarlett 4 in Painting

please help

2007-10-16 17:14:08 · 1 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Theater & Acting