Arts & Humanities - 21 December 2007

By adequate lighting, I meant outdoor conditions for example. The answer is probably not. However, I was thinking that if the ISO was higher, they could obtain a faster shutter speed to maybe get a different image effect. But I've always thought lower ISOs meant better quality and less noise in images....thanks.

2007-12-21 16:40:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2007-12-21 16:35:41 · 19 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Philosophy

Its been in my family for a few years. 50-60 years.. How can i tell if it is authentic? I was reading that one of his paintings now days goes for $3,000,000.00 Million. Is there a site where I can see if this is authentic?

2007-12-21 16:26:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

2007-12-21 16:23:09 · 16 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Performing Arts

I want to get a tattoo of something related to music, mainly hip-hop/rap, but I cannot find a drawing of anything related to music or hip-hop that would look good as a tattoo. Please scan a drawing or give me a link to a gallery of related things. Thank you.

2007-12-21 16:15:16 · 3 answers · asked by Kacko 2 in Drawing & Illustration

2007-12-21 16:13:40 · 26 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Philosophy

Since God loved Lucifer enough to give him so many second chances, that means that He loves him. Lucifer was the second to Him. Since it is well known that Lucifer still loves God, wouldn't it be considered instant salvation if he just repented and allowed himself to be christened back into Heaven? The only thing that he did was get jealous. He got jealous of man. If you wana get technical, we are the same as angels, except we have no wings, God endowed both humans and angels alike with free will, Lucifer loved Him unconditionally. He got a little jealous because He spent a little more time with man rather than gazing on Lucifer himself. If Lucifer was all that evil, then God could have at that time, uncreated him. Since God is omnipotent, couldn't he have just gotten rid of Lucifer? If Lucifer realizes his folly and repents, what would happen? Would the balance of good and evil shift? Would there be a new ruler of Tartarus, and new Satan? Would God walk with us again?

2007-12-21 16:07:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

http://www.blackstone-aviaries.com/sootpraying.jpg

2007-12-21 16:00:58 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ ♥ C.J. ♥ ♥ 5 in Photography

I asked a question earlier today regarding why historians tend to agree on the existence of a historical Jesus, and received several answers suggesting I'm a crazed fundamentalist lunatic for even considering the possibility that a story that sounds like a work of fiction derived from OT exegesis, might actually be a work of fiction derived from OT exegesis.

The evidence of a historical Jesus is simply not overwhelming, and a lot of puzzles are greatly simplified without such an assumption, so why is it not valid to question it?

2007-12-21 15:49:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Since gravity is the fabric of the space-time continuum, the universe has a distinct point of origin. An infinite gravitational singularity that appeared about 13 billion years ago. It is a validated fact that time and matter began then. Some do not except this truth and postulate elegant mathematical equations to describe an eternal universe without a cause. Many would rather believe the universe is a natural construct that has always existed, then to believe in an eternal everlasting God.

2007-12-21 15:43:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I've decided to rad the "Mists of Avalon" series of books by Marion Zimmer Bradley. What order were they published in? Is this the same order they were meant to be read in, was there a prequel to the series published last that would be good to read first?

thanks.

2007-12-21 15:39:45 · 6 answers · asked by American Girl 4 in Books & Authors

Pls, nothing but thoughtful Answers with explanations &/or examples. If you don't know, pls be considerate and skip the Q! This Q is specifically directed at Philosophy participants

2007-12-21 15:39:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

In "Mein Kampf", he clearly outlines that Germany should build an empire on land, not sea. Moreover, he emphasizes that building a fleet would only antagonize the English, for who an empire at sea is vital, as happened in the lead-up to WW1. He even envisioned an alliance with England in the mid 1930s.
What happened?

2007-12-21 15:36:48 · 9 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in History

Pls, nothing but thoughtful Answers with explanations &/or examples. If you don't know, pls be considerate and skip the Q! This Q is directed at philosophy participants.

2007-12-21 15:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I recently just wrote something, trying to find my voice in writing. Sadly, it is not the genre I want to write, but it is something that I just came up with and I want to know how I can improve my writing and what you suggest? I really want to write better!

(Will continue with story in the following posts.)

2007-12-21 15:19:24 · 5 answers · asked by Tropical Kiwi 4 in Books & Authors

what time in your life were you so pumped up on adrenaline that you felt unstopable, scared, hyper, confused, or anything like that?

2007-12-21 15:18:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

If so, what are some examples and links of these, please? This is research for a novel. Thanks a lot

2007-12-21 15:14:21 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Books & Authors

2007-12-21 15:12:50 · 17 answers · asked by anonyyh3 1 in History

I've been struggling with this particular question. My mom strives for me to believe in God, but it does not really make sense to me. Sometimes I wonder if we really exist. I find human existence really fascinating because none of us really know the truth. My dad is trying to tell me we evolved from the sea? But I have not idea what he is talking about.

What do you think about how humans got on this planet?

2007-12-21 15:08:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Today is Valentines Day

We are alone in Topanga Canyon
He does not want us here anymore
Feeling as if I did something wrong
Asked to now be taken home

Sitting outside
Hearing the thunder roar
Rain now lightly starts to fall
Not wanting to go inside

Rain falls harder now
Moved under cover
Watching black clouds overhead
Enveloping all around

Darkness continues
Rain slows
Thunder booming
Louder as it goes

My heart is heavy
No feelings of joy
Not even the rains
Can cleanse a tortured soul

Dreams of traveling to the past
When happiness was there
All that is now seen
Are tears in a mirror

The shadow behind is walking away
Listening always
Words they never say
Valentines Day spent alone

2007-12-21 15:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by Sam 4 in Poetry

Constructive criticism on my artworks please so I know what I can work on. Now, let me mention I am in high school and not a professional painter. I try. =)

Here's my album.
http://hs.facebook.com/album.php?aid=16104&l=54a62&id=640072000

2007-12-21 15:05:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

i was wondering if redheads can be PRIMA ballerinas? do the major ballet companies (abt,sfb,rbt) look at hair color?
i really wanna know!

2007-12-21 15:00:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

I'm going to a snowboard competition tomorrow and I'm wondering how fast of a shutterspeed I should use to freeze snowboarders in mid air jumping? I'll be shooting with a Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 lens on a Canon 400D. I need sharp photos because I sell them as stock.

Should I shoot with my aperture wide open at 2.8? Any other suggestions to help me get good results will be appreciated.

2007-12-21 14:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by budgaugh_99 2 in Photography

Is it right for me to be trying to cut through the grime and meaningless grit that seems to be prevading over all of man's existence, and trying to find what it is that makes us human?

If its wrong, what do you suggest I focus on instead?

2007-12-21 14:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by Tuna-San 5 in Philosophy

Why is it that I can give advice and get best answers but I just can't answer my own problems. I'm always so conflicted about everything, just confused, lost, and don't know what my next move should be on anything?

2007-12-21 14:30:59 · 13 answers · asked by summer 2 in Philosophy

1900>The Planck constant (denoted h) is a physical constant that is used to describe the sizes of quanta. It plays a central role in the theory of quantum mechanics.
1905-1915>The Copenhagen interpretation is an interpretation of quantum mechanics, usually understood to state that every particle is described by its wavefunction, which dictates the probability for it to be found in any location following a measurement. Each measurement causes a change in the state of the particle, known as wavefunction collapse.
1925-1930>The Uncertainty Principle is now understood not so much as a consequence of trade-offs inherent in the measurement process, but rather as a property of quantum states, corresponding to the statistical properties of measurement in quantum mechanics.
1935>In quantum mechanics, the EPR paradox is a thought experiment which challenged long-held ideas about the relation between the observed values of physical quantities and the values that can be accounted for by a physical theory. "EPR" stands for Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen, who introduced the thought experiment in a 1935 paper to argue that quantum mechanics is not a complete physical theory.
The EPR experiment yields a dichotomy. Either
The result of a measurement performed on one part A of a quantum system has a non-local effect on the physical reality of another distant part B, in the sense that quantum mechanics can predict outcomes of some measurements carried out at B; or...
Quantum mechanics is incomplete in the sense that some element of physical reality corresponding to B cannot be accounted for by quantum mechanics (that is, some extra variable is needed to account for it.)
1964>Bell's theorem is the most famous legacy of the late physicist John S. Bell. It is famous for showing that the predictions of quantum mechanics (QM) are not intuitive, and touches upon fundamental philosophical issues that relate to modern physics. Bell's theorem states:
“ No physical theory of local hidden variables can ever reproduce all of the predictions of quantum mechanics. ”
1978>Wheeler's delayed choice experiment is a thought experiment proposed by John Archibald Wheeler in 1978 (Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Theory, edited by A.R. Marlow, Academic Press). Wheeler proposes a variation of the famous Double-slit experiment of quantum physics, one in which the detector screen can be removed at the last moment, according to a "delayed choice" of the observer, i.e. a choice made after the presumed photon would have cleared the midstream barrier containing two parallel slits. Behind the screen are two tightly focused telescopes, each one aimed to observe its own slit, and it is claimed that seeing a flash of light through one telescope or the other would detect by which path the photon traveled. According to the results of the double slit experiment, if we know which slit the photon goes through, we change the outcome of the experiment and the behavior of the photon. If we know which slit it goes through, the photon will behave as a particle. If we do not know which slit it goes through, the photon will behave as if it were a wave. This wave-particle duality of photons (and in fact all quantum particles) is one of the fundamental mysteries of quantum mechanics.
1982-2007>Bell test experiments serve to investigate the validity of the entanglement effect in quantum mechanics by using some kind of Bell inequality. John Bell published the first inequality of this kind in his paper "On the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox". Bell's Theorem states that a Bell inequality must be obeyed under any local hidden variable theory but can in certain circumstances be violated under quantum mechanics. The term "Bell inequality" can mean any one of a number of inequalities — in practice, in real experiments, the CHSH or CH74 inequality, not the original one derived by John Bell. It places restrictions on the statistical results of experiments on sets of particles that have taken part in an interaction and then separated. A Bell test experiment is one designed to test whether or not the real world obeys a Bell inequality. Such experiments fall into two classes, depending on whether the analysers used have one or two output channels.
Today all of this reveals the importance of consciousness and how it relates to "physical reality" Which exists as only a probable non-local timeless state prior to observation, further to say that "physical reality" can or does exist prior to human observation necessitates a primary or original consciousness to make the observation/state collapse. Deeper still, the consciousness must be said to have a non-quantum/physical quality or you will reach infinite descent which is not possible in a quanta/physical reality as quanta are finite therefore at the end of the chain of physical obsevation there must exist a nonquantum quality to the nature of concsiousness for the obseveration of physical reality. So it is logical to either dismiss all assumptions about empirical knowledge and the ablitity to know our nuniverse or we must accept the non-quantum and primary consciousness aspects that are required of physical reality both prior to and existent after the evolution of other forms of consciousenss and also that physical reality is dependent upon and to some extent determined by the primary/original and our own individal/self consciousness.
Fear not one day we will all come to realize this simple fact that has been stated many times and in many forms throughout history, for one day each consciousness will be parted from the physical form.
Sources
quantum physics and logical reasoning.
Also if there is a flaw in my logical reasoning based on current data as provided by the jurgurnaught that is emperical science then please point it out in detail via e-mail
the refinement of ideas is always nice.

2007-12-21 14:20:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

how ! !!!!!!! when your heart is broken?

2007-12-21 14:11:26 · 20 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7 in Philosophy

2007-12-21 14:10:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-12-21 14:05:08 · 8 answers · asked by brady m 2 in Books & Authors

Do you know what I mean?

2007-12-21 14:03:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy