Arts & Humanities - 26 December 2007

Are the individuals important or the larger organisations important or the holistic better Cause is important ?

Can an individual be sacrificed for a better cause of a smaller society? Can a soceity be sacrificed for a better cause for a larger section or society ? Can smaller organisations be sacrificed for the better causes of a Larger Organisation ? Can a Large Organisation be sacrificed for a better cause for the whole Nation ? Can a Nation be sacrificed for the Better Cause of the Whole World ?

Can this be a reverse process also like the Whole World can be sacrificed for the better cause of the few sections ?

Who determines the Better Cause ? Is it the Majority ? Can the Majority be always Right ?

Are there eternal holistic Values in this world, for which everything else can be sacrificed for a Greater Better Cause for a Better Existence in Future even with fewer people ?

2007-12-26 13:36:32 · 9 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3 in Philosophy

I'm starting a business where I manage models and actors. Which name do you like best and why ?
1. One image
2. Dream Above
3. Kind Casanova
4. Trend What ?
5. Who Images
6. Classy One
7. Famous First
8. Blank Athena

2007-12-26 13:29:37 · 12 answers · asked by mingblack 3 in Photography

Hi just wondering if anyone know any good online recourses for home vinyl molding techniques and supplies….my only experience has been with making latex mold making for plaster but would like to start making more substantial sculptures from vinyl.

Thanks in advance for your help.

2007-12-26 13:29:12 · 2 answers · asked by PEPS 3 in Sculpture

2007-12-26 13:16:11 · 10 answers · asked by mge 2 in Philosophy

origins, history maybe, stuffy like that

2007-12-26 13:13:05 · 3 answers · asked by wafflez 2 in Genealogy

I thought I'd give it a try at trying to find some family on my fathers side. My name is Jesus Pagan, I know I have a couple of brothers and sisters on my fathers side. His name is Ricardo Pagan, currently living in Puerto Rico I think. Any ideas? He runs a child factory lol.. Some family is in New York, some in Puerto Rico, Chicago or somewhere in Illinois, I don't know too much else.

2007-12-26 13:09:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Genealogy

Do you find that the average human being has a tendency to always try to justify someone Else's achievements or successes as a fruitless goal?

When someone is richer, prettier,smarter, has a bigger house a nicer wife etc. even when you are missing an arm they are envious if you have something or someone worthwhile, why do you think that this is?

I am aware of the Latin Fable essentually saying that the wolf wanted desperately and tried his hardest to reach the grapes on the tree (vine) and when he couldn't do so he said that he hated grapes.
Have you noticed this too, if so when and in what situation?

2007-12-26 13:08:49 · 7 answers · asked by Soundproof 6 in Philosophy

I'm starting a business where I manage models and actors. Which name do you like best and why ?
1. One image
2. Dream Above
3. Kind Casanova
4. Trend What ?
5. Who Images
6. Classy One
7. Famous First
8. Blank Athena

2007-12-26 13:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by mingblack 3 in Photography

I made them today , and i want to get some feedback on them.

Here are the links:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13606906@N04/2139275515/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13606906@N04/2140053642/

Thanks !

2007-12-26 13:04:55 · 12 answers · asked by A 5 in Photography

In an argument, when does one have the right to cross the line of agreeing to disagree and stating his opinion as the only correct one; obviously if there are facts to back that up. But what is the minimum strength required to establish these facts as solid enough to turn one's opinion from a mere opinion into THE correct opinion? And should someone still disagree even if he is shown incontrovertible facts against his argument. Also, should one accept that the facts someone else is claiming in an argument are true just because that person claims so- or should one ask for verification before continuing the argument (or for that matter should he not take them into consideration at all!?)

2007-12-26 13:03:27 · 8 answers · asked by Pichka 2 in Philosophy

I know it can be done using a stencil and paint. But i would like to find out how to transfer only the design on iron on transfers. When heat is applied to the transfer paper, won't the whole piece of paper including the white portion be transferred to the T-shirt?
So can i transfer only the design and not the areas that are not printed. e.g the white portion of the transfer paper.

2007-12-26 13:00:44 · 4 answers · asked by Gregory 1 in Other - Visual Arts

2007-12-26 12:51:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I recently watched bits and pieces of Pleasantville-I flipped past it after watching about 30 seconds of it thinking that it was another 40-50's movie depicting the world as a utopia. However I soon realized that this was exactly what the movie was speaking against, the main message being that we need to open up to new ideas and give up our conservative ways. I really liked the color differences that showed a character attaining multicolor when he or she opened up to the world.

What movies have strong messages that are similar to this?

2007-12-26 12:45:19 · 12 answers · asked by Agent 007 4 in Philosophy

Why isn't the answer nepotism?

Ignoring the growing accusations of ------- , Governor Anderson appointed yet another of his personal friends to a well-compensated government position.

propriety
indolence
cronyism <--
sensationalism
nepotism

2007-12-26 12:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Citizens of Rome we were very lucky to be able to interview Brutus. So here is the interview for you to see:
Eman: Hi, there Brutus.
Brutus: Hello, there Eman.
Eman: I wanted to know what the relationship between you and Brutus was.
Brutus: Caesar and I were best friend I loved Caesar, but I loved Rome more.
Eman: So why did you and the conspirators plan the assassination.
Brutus: I received many letters from the citizens of Rome saying that Caesar wants them to be slaves. So would you rather Caesar live and for us to be slaves, or Caesar die and live free.
Eman: So this is the reason that you and the conspirators killed Caesar.
Brutus: Yes of course I loved Caesar I would never kill him for no good reason.
Eman: What did Caesar tell you when you stabbed him?

2007-12-26 12:31:19 · 3 answers · asked by Julia 2 in History

I just saw the Yahoo News headline, "San Francisco Zoo considered a crime scene after tiger attack," and was wondering, ...'Isn't it always?'

A few hundred years ago, in this country, we allowed &even encouraged the exploitation of entire ethnicities of people, simply because of what amounted to language barriers.

As our research capabilities evolve, they are revealing amazingly advanced levels of intelligence, ingenuity, and interaction amongst many different species of animals.
So why, when we realize other animals' import in their own families & communities, do we kidnap & hold them captive, in environments only anemically resembling their native ones?

Consider how you would you like it if you were randomly trapped, taken away from everything dear & familiar to you, & put on display for the edutainment of a species, who had other means of examining our species?
'How inhumane are we willing to be, in the name of arrogance?

2007-12-26 12:30:36 · 7 answers · asked by EveryWoman 2 in Philosophy

I'm writing a script...and I was wondering if it was ok to use a movie title in your movie...for example:

Sean: What movie is that again?
Eric: I think it was "Rain man"
Sean: You sure, I thought it was "Philadelphia"

Do I have to get permission to use that dialogue in my film? If so, how do I obtain it?

2007-12-26 12:26:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

Because they have a name for EVERYthing like cavemen,Dnasaurs idk, lots. or did they just name it during this century?

2007-12-26 12:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I have played acoustic guitar for about two years. I'm only an average player but I can play a good number of songs perfectly such as Stairway to Heaven, Sunshine of Your Love, etc.

But I am very interested in buying an electric guitar. The only thing though is that I have no knowledge about electric guitars, I don't know what to look for in a guitar and tell which one is a good buy.

But this Christmas my parents bought me a Squire Fender Strat Pack with an amp and everything.

I was excited and all until I started playing, it sounded weird, the whammy bar was almost impossible to use; you have use a lot of force to move it. The input jack jiggles as if it was going to fall off.

But my biggest concern was that it was probably a beginners guitar.

I'm not sure if I should be using a beginners guitar or I should be using one that is meant for intermediate players? Plus what are things should I look for in a guitar if I buy another one? Are there any brands you would recommend?

2007-12-26 12:18:41 · 6 answers · asked by HITMAN 4 in Performing Arts

Usually when I draw, I start out with light strokes. However, as I progress through the drawing, my strokes get harder, and I end up drawing harder than I intended to, which makes it difficult to erase sometimes.

Does anyone know how to solve this little problem?

2007-12-26 12:13:19 · 4 answers · asked by Samantha 2 in Drawing & Illustration

what would it be? Why would you change the decision? How do you think your life might have changed if you had made a different decision?

This is a decision you made, not one that someone else made.

2007-12-26 12:06:22 · 4 answers · asked by wooper 5 in Philosophy

2007-12-26 12:03:22 · 2 answers · asked by Dopefresh, brah 2 in History

I heard of the dance but how do you do it? Can you tell me step by step?

2007-12-26 12:02:47 · 3 answers · asked by c_williams3794 1 in Dancing

2007-12-26 12:00:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Do we not notice but in a way before someone passes away they say good bye to us. However, we only notice after the facts have happened. With this I mean things such as them saying meaningful things and saying bye in a way they never have. We just don't seem to interpret it right. Do you agree or disagree?

2007-12-26 11:54:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Of course normal is a subjective term, but how come we have never seen zombies? Or an alien invasion? A robot takeover, scanners, monsters, dragons, time travel, etc. you get my point. When I was younger my parents would tell me that it was because god would not allow it, but there are other horrible things that god does allow. If there is no god then why hasnt any of the things mentioned above happened?

2007-12-26 11:44:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-26 11:42:46 · 11 answers · asked by Cody 3 in Photography

2007-12-26 11:41:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

Review the sec. of the U.s. Constitution which deals with the powers and role of the President (Article 1,Section 7 and Article 2). Consider the U.S. Constitution as it existed at the time the Constitution of the Confederate States was written). Finally write the essay comparing and contrasting the Presidency in each nation, giving two ways the office was similar and two ways the office was different under each constitution. I seriously dont get this i'v been stuck on this essay for 2 weeks now PLEASE would someone kindly help me figure this out im really confused?I know how to write essay's but this one is kind of hard...

2007-12-26 11:39:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jellybelly 1 in History

Out Of Dirt
Written by Semper Fi Reborn

I was at first,
Countless grains of dust blowing in the wind.
Settling briefly on the Earth,
Only to be blown around again.

Parts of me settled hither and yon,
On grass and rock alike.
Neither had I any form,
To give clues as to what I was like.

Then God scooped me up,
Like One Who Has A Plan.
And I heard a Mighty voice exclaim,
Let Us therefore make man!

He shaped and formed,
And molded with speed.
His breath He blew,
Causing me to live and breathe.

I praised Him greatly,
And Glorified Him for His Work.
How Awesome Is Our God?
Who made a man form,
Out of dirt?

2007-12-26 11:36:30 · 16 answers · asked by Semp-listic! 7 in Poetry