Arts & Humanities - 15 November 2007

Does anyone have pictures, or a link to, to the old Waldorf Astoria hotel, that stood at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street in New York City before 1930, when construction of the Empire State building began?

2007-11-15 07:39:08 · 4 answers · asked by krumenager 3 in History

Should morality impead science in the quest for knowlage or should the use knowlage be subjected to morality?

2007-11-15 07:38:11 · 3 answers · asked by Marcus M 2 in Philosophy

The Moral Equivalent of Murder

1. The absolutely wealthy are allowing the absolutely poor to die.
2. If there is no moral difference between allowing someone to die and killing them, then the absolutely wealthy are killing the absolutely poor.
3. There is no moral difference between allowing someone to die and killing them.
So, the absolutely wealthy are killing the absolutely poor.


I dont want to agree with it but I can't think of an counter example.

this arugemnt is from Peter Singer: “Rich and Poor” and “Famine, Affluence, and Morality”

2007-11-15 07:31:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I'm looking for a dramatic MALE monologue. I really need something strong, very strong and hopefully something that I can show my range of expression. I'd really like to have some tears in it. Any thoughts?

2007-11-15 07:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony M 1 in Theater & Acting

tranfers,pencil drawings,cars,suvs,motorcycles.

2007-11-15 07:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by alloutairbrush 1 in Drawing & Illustration

In Switzerland, especially, it seems like the Nazis left a big hole in the wall of their "Fortress Europe." Why didn't they plug the hole?

Thanks!

2007-11-15 07:26:00 · 8 answers · asked by words for the birds 5 in History

2007-11-15 07:22:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

i just finished my first major theatre production. it's the first time i was ever deeply involved with a production and i feel like i'm really lacking.

see, as i was backstage (i was on headset listening to stage manager orders, i was AD) i signal the guys (we did 'odd couple') to get ready to get on stage. it was opening night. i knew "break a leg" is the usual thing to say, but i said "good luck" instead and the guy who played oscar hushed me really fast and told me never never EVER say good luck. because it's bad luck in theatre.

and later on, when the girls were getting ready (we actually did both the female and male versions of this play at my hs) the female leads brought a bouquet of a certain kind of flower (can't remember the name of it) that was supposed to bring you good luck on stage if you rub its petals.

i suppose my question is what are those little theatre superstitions and traditions i should know? any terms, any anything? i'd like to be up to speed.

2007-11-15 07:22:17 · 11 answers · asked by missmarymack 1 in Theater & Acting

2007-11-15 07:18:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-11-15 07:13:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

Can someone tell me the years in which the following occured:

- All white males can vote (not just wealthy land owners)
- Black males could vote
- Women could vote

2007-11-15 07:12:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

To those that think we have a moral obligation to take care of others, no matter if we want to or not, why do we have this obligation? (I am not talking about your own family, but 'others' in general.)

I'm not looking for a 'god' answer, but a well considered, non-mystical, fundamental answer addressing why we have this moral obligation. When I say fundamental, if I am able to ask 'why' to your answer, you haven't given me a fundamental answer.

(So, I am in essence asking why altruism is a moral obligation.)

2007-11-15 07:12:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

my paper is mainly about her influences and her genre and about her life...... my teacher is kinda tuff and i need it to be creative

2007-11-15 07:06:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

1. Are there different kinds of trumpets commonly used? (piccolo trumpet? etc)
2. Are there different kinds of tubas commonly used?
3. Is the Flugelhorn a common instrument in high school bands?
4. How about a sousaphone?
5. Cornet?
6. How many types of clarinets are there? (Sop, alto, etc)
7. are Euphoniums commonly used?

Thanks for all your help! The person with the most/best answers will get 10 points!

2007-11-15 07:01:40 · 9 answers · asked by Barefoot 6 in Performing Arts

Some scolars talk about 100 million !!!

Did any European country at least apologize for this "unfortunate mistake"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_history_of_American_indigenous_peoples#Massacres

2007-11-15 06:56:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anunnaki 1 in History

2007-11-15 06:48:31 · 3 answers · asked by bachi g 1 in History

Or a wind? Or neither? thanks!

2007-11-15 06:46:27 · 3 answers · asked by Barefoot 6 in Performing Arts

ok every one thats read it said it was like the scariest book they've read!! i've just started only a few pages in (the part where the police have interviewed the boys and concluded that the clown had nothing to do with the murder so they would'nt get off..) ok my question does it actually get scary??? i know i should give it more of a go but really... is it scary??

Thanks

2007-11-15 06:37:50 · 16 answers · asked by franksmithfl 1 in Books & Authors

I googled it all but i can't find anything.

Can you tell me the

1.) Historical Events
2.)Major Contributions of the dominant party. (The democrats/republicans and the president)
3. Names and years served by presidents.
4.)List Minor parties.

Can give me a link to a timeline?

either tell me or link me. If you can link it that would be great.

2007-11-15 06:25:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

A relative recomended The Kite Runner, is it really good? should I read it? Any other recomendations?

2007-11-15 06:23:26 · 15 answers · asked by Jordan B 3 in Books & Authors

I would like to buy the Cokin P system for my sis as a gift. She just started with landscape photos. Should I ask B&H for specifics such as: adaptor ring, holder, ND filter and Grad ND filter? Is a star filter worth adding as well? When I looked up the list of filter kits a slew of filters came up and I wonder which ones are important for landscape and not so . I am confused and would like to get a kit she will really like. Thank you in advance for any help.

P.S. Although she uses Photoshop, I know she is practicing getting the pic as perfect as possible out of the camera and if using filters does it for her then it makes gift times easier for me. Thank you again

2007-11-15 06:22:49 · 3 answers · asked by skycat 5 in Photography

I have been looking for childrens stories about thanksgiving to read to the kids,but everything I find is either religious or too long. I need them to be online stories so I can print them out. Thank You very much!

2007-11-15 06:22:32 · 6 answers · asked by CRYSTAL S 6 in Books & Authors

2007-11-15 06:11:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

in the boston massacre, who was at fault, did the soliders attack in self-defense?
who was right? the soliders or the americans?

2007-11-15 06:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-11-15 05:59:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

When was it that time equated to money.
Is this one of the real problems in the world.
Your thoughts are of interest, as all points of view are valid and make this "soup" we all abide in.

2007-11-15 05:58:48 · 15 answers · asked by Astro 5 in Philosophy

just wondering if its that common

2007-11-15 05:57:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I'm doing this research project and it's about if photography is considered an art form and i want peoples opinions on the subject so if you have an opinion please let me know.
Thank you.

2007-11-15 05:56:17 · 10 answers · asked by giraffegirl7 1 in Photography

what were three things that made them end up winning?

2007-11-15 05:53:42 · 5 answers · asked by Missy K 1 in History

ok i want to write like a short story, and I want to know where i can turn it in to get it published or even put in those short story books, i dont care if i dont get paid, i just want the experience. Please Help me...THanXXX

2007-11-15 05:51:24 · 5 answers · asked by AmY 1 in Books & Authors