Hello, I'm having some difficulty getting a conclusive answer to the question of which is more "proper" grammatically and in academia. When referring to "blacks" and "whites" in society, I used to write them without quotes until a professor corrected me. However, when I use quotes now, some people disagree. Could you all help me find the correct usage? Professors explanation inside...
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posted by Knigel
on Mar 10, 2013 -
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Does anyone have any examples of some cartoons that reference Film Noir or are drawn in a noir-esque fashion/explore noir themes?
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posted by cloeburner
on Dec 13, 2012 -
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Some friends of mine got married last month in India, and they're having a large evening reception this weekend. I know that colorful is the way to go, but all of my colorful dresses are too casual. What I have left is a mostly black dress with a few grey panels, and a mostly white dress with a light blue floral print. Would either of those be ok, or should I go shopping this weekend? The bride had previously said that "a dress you would wear to an American wedding" is fine, and I don't want to pester her asking for specifics when I'm sure she has other things on her mind right now!
posted by amarynth
on Aug 31, 2012 -
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What are the deep black stripes on highway lane markings immediately following white stripes?
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posted by c0nsumer
on May 16, 2012 -
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I need to find a resource (or resources) where I can download old black and white clips.
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posted by kenaldo
on May 9, 2012 -
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White Version / Black Version: I read a book in the early 1990s that I picked up at a foreign bookstore in Japan...
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posted by spacewrench
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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Shooting a black and white 16mm film. It's my first (an "exercise"), and I'm not yet sure of the stock.
How do different colors show up when filmed w/ BW film? My specific concerns: how best should I costume my actors so they remain dynamic when photographed (ie. nice deep blacks or pure-ish whites; avoid grey)? Esp: how can I costume them to keep them distinct from the background (grey/brown garage walls). Let me know if you need more info to be helpful; thanks meta people.
posted by barfmann
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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Where can I pick up Black and White film in Lima, Peru? There´s an abundance of photo processing shops with colour film but can´t find anywhere which sells black and white film (Fuji Neopan, Ilford etc) or more specialised slide film.
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posted by ashaw
on Apr 21, 2009 -
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My glasses have black plastic frames and they turn white when wet from water or sweat, how can I get them clean?
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posted by BugsPotter
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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Need photography help in the Kansas City Metro area. I have no photog back ground so I need some advice. I have several old black and white negatives from the 1940's. They need to be developed and printed. Then I want to archive them on cd's. The size is
6 1/4 inch by 3 1/2 inch. Any recommendations? Thanks
posted by Upon Further Review
on Jan 7, 2009 -
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I need teaching resources about race: the biology of human "races"; why "race" is not biological but social; how racial categories have shifted over time and place; and related questions on teaching about race? This is as a supplement to reading
The Mismeasure of Man in a university "Critical Thinking" class. I need more science and verifiable cross-cultural examples to back up my "there are no biological races" claim.
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Nov 5, 2007 -
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How do I find a reputable photographer who will take artistic nude black and white photos of me?
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posted by anonymous
on May 28, 2007 -
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I want to start shooting 35mm black and white film after a 20 year absence. I used to get my film processed via the US Mail, but can't remember the vendor.
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posted by willmize
on Oct 5, 2005 -
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As a white man in New York City, I've become conscious that when I pass some black men, they often spit immediately after I pass. Another white friend says it happens to him, too. Is it a statement about our race?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Feb 26, 2005 -
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