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i might get a prius this year
Oh that is the hybrid electric car right?
yes it is, its supposed to save the world
Yeah, they have been making those cars since 1997. Have they saved the world yet? lol
no i think it was just hype for the bleeding hearts
Haha! Well the Prius was voted as the cleanest electric cars in the U.S. by the EPA and the CARB.
i still dont know if i honestly beleive that | fuel efficient gasoline-powered car available in the US without plug-in capability, following the Hyundai Ioniq "Blue".
The Prius first went on sale in Japan and other countries in 1997, and was available at all four Toyota Japan dealership chains, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2000. The Prius is sold in over 90 markets, with Japan and the United States being its largest markets. Global cumulative Prius liftback sales reached the milestone 1 million vehicle | runners, cyclists, and other pedestrians, as they may have only one or two seconds, depending on the context, to audibly detect the location of approaching hybrid cars when the vehicles operate at very slow speeds. This research project was funded by the National Federation of the Blind.
The experiment consisted of making audio recordings of a Toyota Prius and combustion engine Honda Accord approaching from two directions at to ensure that the hybrid car operated only with its electric motor. Then test subjects in a laboratory listened to the recordings and | 77,900 | wow-train |
Hi there! So you are a student studying composition? | Harry Somers
Harry Stewart Somers, CC (September 11, 1925 – March 9, 1999) was one of the most influential and innovative contemporary Canadian composers of the past century. Possessing a charismatic attitude and rather dashing good-looks, as well as a genuine talent for his art, Somers earned the unofficial title of "Darling of Canadian Composition."
A truly patriotic artist, Somers was engaged in many national projects over the course his lifetime. He was a founding member of the Canadian League of Composers ( | in Hawaiian mythology. In the nightmarch with Hawaiian gods present, there are six gods, three male, three female. The Goddess named Hi`iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele, (commonly shortened to Hi'iaka), is often within the nightmarch. The composition of nighmarches are extremely varied.
The first thing noticed as a nightmarch approaches are loud war drums in the distance, then you will smell a foul and musky “death-like” odor, and you will hear the tone of a conch | 77,901 | wow-train |
Have you ever been to a casino? I used to own one.
Yea I have been to the Casino. That's interesting that you've owned one. I went when I was in Nevada visiting an uncle.
It wasn't there, it was in a smaller town. They are mostly built near hotels, cruise ships and other tourist attractions.
That's smart to place them strategically to take advantage of the tourism industry. How did you enjoy running one?
It was a headache at times. There's a lot of debate over the social and economic consequences of gambling outweigh the initial revenue generated. | Casino
A casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. The industry that deals in casinos is called the gaming industry. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions. There is much debate over whether the social and economic consequences of casino gambling outweigh the initial revenue that may be generated. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment events, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events. | location. Because you don't necessarily know if you are going to have a show that's been picked up, they don't want to invest a lot of money in the infrastructure, so you end up shooting more on location. The only set that was built was the Waverider. That being said, because we knew there was a pickup for the show, it wasn't a conventional pilot. All the resources of construction went into the Waverider. That's continuing into the series. I don't think they tend | 77,902 | wow-train |
I am a big Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. Do you like them?
Do you know an American funk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983?
Yes. They have been around a long time. Long enough to sell 80 million albums | Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. When played live, their music incorporates elements of jam band due to the improvised nature of many of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea (Michael Peter Balzary), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and former | List of Red Hot Chili Peppers band members
Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) is an American funk rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in January 1983 under the moniker Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem, the group originally consisted of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak, bassist Flea (real name Michael Balzary) and drummer Jack Irons. The group changed its name to Red Hot Chili Peppers on March 25, 1983. In December, Slovak and Irons both left RHCP, after their other | 77,903 | wow-train |
I hope to learn how to surf one day.
I hope you do ride on the deep face of a moving wave.
What is the deep face?
The best waves for surfing are found in the ocean but you can also find some at lakes or in rivers.
Ive never heard of peope surfing in a lake or river. Is there a lake or river thats popular for surfing?
I am not sure but the must do the other types of curing like knee boarding or surf matting.
I know what knee boarding is. What is surf matting? | boarding, when a surfer rides a wave on a bodyboard, either lying on their belly, drop knee, or sometimes even standing up on a body board. Other types of surfing include knee boarding, surf matting (riding inflatable mats), and using foils. Body surfing, where the wave is surfed without a board, using the surfer's own body to catch and ride the wave, is very common and is considered by some to be the purest form of surfing.
Three major subdivisions within stand-up | Surfing
Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or face of a moving wave, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools.
The term "surfing" | 77,904 | wow-train |
Hi. I quite like McDonald's, do you?
I love their fries! They have been around since 1940 as a regular restaurant in San Bernardino
Nice! What do you usually order with fries? I like the Big Mac but without pickles.
I like a lot of their items. They not only have burgers, but chicken, breakfast items, milkshakes, wraps and desserts
I enjoy when they release special items like the "Tastes of America" that was recently in restaurants. | its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in early 2018.
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across 37,855 outlets as of 2018. Although McDonald's is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french fries, they also feature chicken products, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their | came up with its title. Wilson said:I liked the idea that bows and arrows are pretty useless on their own but when you get them together, they can be quite formidable. A bit like us lot, really. I love being in a band. It's daft to think you can do it alone. It's about not being afraid of emotion. It can be the strongest weapon we have. What's wrong with a load of blokes admitting they need each other? [It's] a sliver | 77,905 | wow-train |
I really wish that I could own pets but I have severe allergies. Do you have pets?
Yes, I have a Border Collie. They were developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region my home country.
Wow, what a coincidence I remember having a Border Collie growing up and many other type of animals. They are very mild-mannered dogs.
I run a horse farm so I adopt it for it's intelligence and obedience. It helps keeps the horses in check.
That's very interesting to know. Did you have to train your Border Collie? | Border Collie
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Scottish borders for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.
Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world.
Description.
In general, Border Collies are medium | been deliberately encouraged, as it was in the dogs from which the Border Collie was developed, by selective breeding for many generations. However, being eminently trainable, they can live amicably with other pets if given proper socialization training.
The American Border Collie Association recommends that potential owners, before taking on the breed as a household pet, should be sure they can provide regular exercise commensurate with the collie's high energy and prodigious stamina. A working collie may run many miles a day, using its experience, personality, | 77,906 | wow-train |
Debt is when you owe money to someone.
Yes, or it could be a moral debt as well couldn't it?
yes it could, the borrower can be a state, country, government, company or person
Are we talking bonds for stuff like building roads and the like? | , bonds, notes, and mortgages are all types of debt. The term can also be used metaphorically to cover moral obligations and other interactions not based on economic value. For example, in Western cultures, a person who has been helped by a second person is sometimes said to owe a "debt of gratitude" to the second person.
Etymology.
The English term "debt" was first used in the late 13th century. The term "debt" comes from "dette, from Old French dete, | lack of females on country radio: "one of my frustrations with radio now is lyrics: [...] there's a lot of stuff on the radio about, you know, put your tan legs on the dashboard and we'll roll around in the truck and go party. It's like, 'Guys, come on!' – and specifically, yes, guys, 'cause there are no girls! We can say something, too. There are phrases that are totally cliché that we as songwriters owe it to | 77,907 | wow-train |
I was only a child until 2001 when my sister was born, what about you?
I have one older brother and a younger sister. Did you like being an only child?
I definitely got more attention but it was for sure more boring. Only children were much common in earlier history.
Why were they more common in earlier history? | 20th century, birth rates and average family sizes fell sharply, for a number of reasons including increasing costs of raising children and more women having their first child later in life. The proportion of families in the U.S. with only children increased during the Great Depression but fell during the Post–World War II baby boom. After the Korean War ended in 1953, the South Korean government suggested citizens each have one or two children to boost economic prosperity, which resulted in significantly lowered birth rates and a larger number of only children | this period in her life, Malvern is quoted as saying: "…until I was twenty-one, home to me was anywhere—hotels, trains, boarding houses; for my sister, Corinne Malvern, and I were ‘stage children.’ When I stopped being a ‘stage child,’ I became what they called an ingenue, and then a leading lady. But by this time I had decided I didn't like wandering about, and I began to think how nice it would be to have a | 77,908 | wow-train |
I really love monkeys, they have to be my favorite animal.Do you know anything about them?
Ah, yes, haplorhine primates, well for one they generally have tails!
Are there any moneys without tails?
Well there are about 260 known living species, some with and some without tails!
That is really cool, are there any species in north america? | A group of monkeys may be commonly referred to as a tribe or a troop.
Two separate groups of primates are referred to as "monkeys": New World monkeys (platyrrhines) from South and Central America and Old World monkeys (catarrhines in the superfamily Cercopithecoidea) from Africa and Asia. Apes (hominoids)—consisting of gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans—are also catarrhines but were classically distinguished from monkeys. (Tailless monkeys may be called "apes", incorrectly according to modern usage; thus | Towhee
A towhee is any one of a number of species of birds in the genus "Pipilo" or "Melozone" within the family Passerellidae (which also includes American sparrows, and juncos).
Towhees typically have longer tails than other Passerellidae. Most species tend to avoid humans, so they are not well known, though the eastern towhee "P. erythrophthalmus" is bolder. This species, and some others, may be seen in urban parks and gardens.
There has been considerable debate over the taxonomy of | 77,909 | wow-train |
I wear prescription glasses that help me see better. Do you wear glasses?
Nope I don't wear glasses! But I do like wearing sunglasses, do you have glasses that also work as sunglasses or one of each?
I have transition glasses that turn dark when exposed to sunlight. It is much more convenient than carrying two pairs! | Sunglasses
Sunglasses or sun glasses (informally called shades) are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. They can sometimes also function as a visual aid, as variously termed spectacles or glasses exist, featuring lenses that are colored, polarized or darkened. In the early 20th century, they were also known as sun cheaters (cheaters then being an American slang term for glasses).
The American Optometric Association recommends wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet | a person with albinism.
We Are Not Mythical Beings But Human Just Like You:
We Do Not Have Normal Vision Or Night Vision: The legends would have you believe that people with albinism have normal vision. In truth, all people with albinism are visually impaired AND have extreme sensitivity to light (due to the lack of melanin). When we are outdoors, it is important for us to wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from the sun. We usually require special glasses or magnifiers in order to read. | 77,910 | wow-train |
Have you ever seen the movie, Young Frankenstein. I hear it is good but I have not seen it. | Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder as the title character, a descendant of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein, and Peter Boyle as the monster. The supporting cast includes Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, and Gene Hackman. The screenplay was written by Wilder and Brooks.
The film is a parody of the classic horror film genre, in particular the various film adaptations of Mary Shelley's novel | it "probably the most faithful rendering the screen has yet seen."
Modern reviews have been less effusive with CHUD.com saying "Ultimately, I can’t recommend Dan Curtis’ Frankenstein, but it was fun to watch...No, it’s not good television and it doesn’t make a good movie, but it’s faithful to the text and reminds me of an era long gone." Comingsoon.net said of the film "As a whole, “Frankenstein” is an admirable accomplishment but it’s also unmistakably a work | 77,911 | wow-train |
i love love love pancakes! what about you? do you enjoy eating pancakes for breakfast? | Pancake
A pancake (or hotcake, griddlecake, or flapjack) is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies.
The pancake's shape and structure varies worldwide. In Britain, pancakes are often unleavened and resemble a crêpe. | , and so forth.
One of which can be a reference to shop for souvenirs, the traveler can go to the area Anggut Bengkulu City. This area has been set local government into a typical souvenir center .
And for those of you who love durian, Bengkulu City also has a variety of durian processed hunting spots. This can be found in Pondok Durian Bengkulu. In this outlet travelers can enjoy processed Durian ranging from durian ice cream and a variety of variants, durian toast, pancake durian, durian pancakes | 77,912 | wow-train |
I thought shellfish was harvested from saltwater but recently found out some species can also be found in freshwater!
Wow, I have not seen shellfish before. How is it like?
They are invertebrates, they have so many different species as molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. You are missing out, they are delicious!
That is lovely, I will like to taste some
I would love to one day see a starfish, they are so cute and there are about 1,500 different kinds! You can find them in all kind of waters, from tropical to polar!
I will also love it, in which country can I find it | Starfish
Starfish or sea stars are star-shaped echinoderms belonging to the class Asteroidea. Common usage frequently finds these names being also applied to ophiuroids, which are correctly referred to as brittle stars or basket stars. About 1,500 species of starfish occur on the seabed in all the world's oceans, from the tropics to frigid polar waters. They are found from the intertidal zone down to abyssal depths, below the surface.
Starfish are marine invertebrates. They typically have a central disc and five arms, though some species | Shellfish
Shellfish is a colloquial and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Although most kinds of shellfish are harvested from saltwater environments, some are found in freshwater. In addition, a few species of land crabs are eaten, for example "Cardisoma guanhumi" in the Caribbean. Shellfish are among the most common food allergens.
Despite the name, "shellfish" are not actually fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Most | 77,913 | wow-train |
I'm thinking about becoming a vegetarian!
You should , a fact is that veganism is the practice of abstaining from animal products
Is it healthy to be a vegetarian?
It is said to be healthier . A follower on this diet is also called a vegan
If I become a vegan, can I still eat dairy foods like eggs and cheese?
You can't eat any animal products, not only meat but also eggs and dair products you can't consume those either
Oh, okay. I'm not sure I can do that! What are some other reasons people become vegetarians?
Not much information on that but i did find that the german's do not recommend vegan diets for children , or women during pregnancy .
Oh really? Why is that? | , New Zealand Ministry of Health, Harvard Medical School, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children or adolescents, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In preliminary clinical research, vegan diets lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and ischemic heart disease. Vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and phytochemicals; and lower in dietary energy, saturated fat, cholesterol | Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who | 77,914 | wow-train |
I recently heard about top chef which premiered march 8 2006
Oh? What is it about? | Top Chef
Top Chef is an American reality competition television series which premiered on March 8, 2006, on Bravo. The show features chefs competing against each other in various culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode. The show is produced by Magical Elves Productions, the same company that created "Project Runway".
The show has spawned multiple spin-off series, including "Top Chef Masters" | Top Chef (season 15)
Top Chef: Colorado is the fifteenth season of the American reality television series "Top Chef". Initial details about the season and its cast were revealed on October 12, 2017. The show was filmed in various cities across Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, Telluride, and Aspen. The season premiered on December 7, 2017, and concluded on March 8, 2018. "Last Chance Kitchen" premiered on November 30, 2017. In the season finale, Joseph Flamm was declared | 77,915 | wow-train |
I like watching ice hockey where they try to score on the high
Oh? Is ice hockey popular? | central and eastern Europe, the Nordic countries, Russia and the United States. Ice hockey is the official national winter sport of Canada. In addition, ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in Belarus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. North America's National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men's ice hockey and the strongest professional ice hockey league in the world. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is the highest league in | to 2012 and local high school and youth hockey teams also compete throughout the winter.
In January 2012, the Evansville Rage of the Continental Indoor Football League moved to Swonder due to large ticket requests.
Swonder is also home to the local Indiana State High School Hockey League team, the Evansville Thunder.
In 2010, Swonder formed the first theatre on ice team in Indiana. River City Ice Theatre competed at the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Theater on Ice National Competition in Strongsville, OH where they received a second place | 77,916 | wow-train |
I spent 20 years in Charleston, South Carolina which was surrounded by so many beautiful plantations. Have you ever visited one?
No I've never visited a plantation. What's the most beautiful thing about it?
I just love the style and architecture plus the history is fascinating. Have you ever visited Charleston?
No I've never visited Charleston! I know it's the largest city in the U.S. What is there to do there?
Charleston has been voted the #1 travel destination for so many years! There is so much to do there - great restaurants, historical sites, beaches, etc. You would love it!
I should check it out! You know where I want to go? Lebanon! I know it's random but the food there is so good! It's in western Asia.
That sounds cool! What type of food do they serve? | Lebanon
Lebanon (; ; ; ), officially known as the Lebanese Republic ( ; ; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus is west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland facilitated its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. At just 10,452 km (4,036 sq. mi.), it is the smallest recognized sovereign state | was followed by a statement released through the singer's Facebook page, which said, "Generally, I'm a man of few words, but I will say that this video is the most beautiful thing I've ever done. I hope you like it – this isn't the time or way I wanted to show you the video but I'm in Beijing with no access to social media, and the videos been leaked from Russia so someone is posting this for me."
Bradley Soileau plays Del Rey's fictional | 77,917 | wow-train |
I love reading The New York Times every morning
Oh, I currently work there, it was founded in 1851
I didn't know it was that old! Who started it?
A.G. Sulzberger the paper's publisher and, his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. the company's chairman, is the fourth and fifth generation of the family to helm the paper.
So they are the ones currently working there? I didn't know it was a family run operation | structure. It has been owned by the family since 1896; A.G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher, and his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., the company's chairman, are the fourth and fifth generation of the family to head the paper.
Nicknamed "The Gray Lady", the "Times" has long been regarded within the industry as a national "newspaper of record". The paper's motto, "All the News That's Fit to Print", appears in the upper left-hand corner | Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. (born September 22, 1951) is an American journalist. Sulzberger became the publisher of "The New York Times" in 1992, and chairman of The New York Times Company in 1997, succeeding his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger. On December 14, 2017, he announced he would be ceding the post of publisher to his son, A. G. Sulzberger, effective January 1, 2018.
Early life.
Sulzberger was born in Mount Kisco, New York, one | 77,918 | wow-train |
I love a good slice of pizza. That flatbread and yummy oven baked toppings.
Oh, I love some pizza also. I'm not very picky and will eat about any kind.
Yea, you can put vegetables, meat and even condiments.
My favorite is a combination pizza. I love mushrooms, onions, peppers, and all the good stuff on it. | called pizzettas.
The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italian town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular in many countries. It has become one of the most popular foods in the world and a common fast food item in Europe and North America, available at pizzerias (restaurants specializing in pizza), restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine, and via pizza delivery | n't want to tip some driver. I especially don't want my name, address and phone number entered in some pizza conglomerate's computer so Big Brother knows that I'm a sausage and green peppers guy." In addition to individual slices, the Montrose Boulevard Bambolino's sold entire pizzas and partially baked pizza slices.
In 1996 a single plain cheese pizza slice had a cost of $1.69, and a fully loaded double-wide slice such as the "Double Big House -The Works," which had bell peppers | 77,919 | wow-train |
Have you ever been in a part of a community theatre?
I have not. I don't even know what a community theatre is.
It's as the name suggest, a community theatre refers to a theatrical performance made in relation to particular community.
So I guess a bunch of volunteers make up it? Like a community entirely of professionals?
It could be anyone! Have you been to any theatrical performances?
I have not. I prefer a nice opera house with fine acoustics than dim theaters.
What show have you watched at the opera house?
I've seen The Royal Opera perform. They're always such a delight.
Is that the one that's the Phantom of the Opera? The man with the mask? | The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)
The Phantom of the Opera is a musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. Richard Stilgoe and Lloyd Webber wrote the musical's book together. Stilgoe also provided additional lyrics. Based on the French novel of the same name by Gaston Leroux, its central plot revolves around a beautiful soprano, Christine Daaé, who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, disfigured musical genius living in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House.
The musical opened in | Community theatre
Community theatre refers to theatrical performance made in relation to particular communities—its usage includes theatre made by, with, and for a community. It may refer to theatre that is made entirely by a community with no outside help, or to a collaboration between community members and professional theatre artists, or to performance made entirely by professionals that is addressed to a particular community. Community theatres range in size from small groups led by single individuals that perform in borrowed spaces to large permanent companies with well-equipped facilities | 77,920 | wow-train |
Do you watch/play baskeball? I play for the washington wizards based in Washington DC.
That's cool. I do not watch or play basketball. I have family who does.
I love it. Its a great sport you should give it a go. We have some great players on our team, one of the best is John Wall, hes only 18 but he is going to be a star!
That's awesome! What does he plan to do after he graduates? | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 2017). Their best season came in 1975 with a record of 60–22. Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to become the MVP (1969), and win the Finals MVP award (1978). Four players (Walt Bellamy, Terry Dischinger, Earl Monroe and Wes Unseld) have won the Rookie of the Year award.
Franchise history.
Franchise history Team creation.
The team now known as the Wizards began playing as the Chicago | a football player in PS POP Semarang.
"In addition to often see my dad play ball, as a child I often brought the ball PSIS just so I can go watch PSIS play," he recalls. For Sartono, a good football coach does not have a former national team player. He named Benny Dollo and Daniel Roekito are some examples of good coaches who do not have a background as a national team players like him. After joining the PS SSS, his talent as a midfielder being honed after joining | 77,921 | wow-train |
I am planning a trip to New York City have you ever been?
Yes! My husband grew up there, so we go frequently to visit family. They live across all five boroughs, The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
That is really cool I did not know they have boroughs
They do, but the boroughs were all consolidated into a single city in 1898. Any sights in particular you are hoping to see on your trip?
I want to go to ground zero and pay my respects. | New York City
The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2018 population of 8,398,748 distributed over a land area of about , New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban | Neighborhoods in New York City
The neighborhoods in New York City are located within the five boroughs of the City of New York. Their names and borders are not officially defined, and they change from time to time.
Boroughs.
New York City is split up into five boroughs, which are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each borough has the same boundaries as a county of the state. The county governments were dissolved when the city consolidated in 1898, along with all city | 77,922 | wow-train |
I'm not good at dating.
That is too bad. It's part of a romantic relationship where you aim to assess the other persons suitability. Maybe you just need more practice.
Well I have been dating a lot, but everyone seems to want commitment. What do I need to do to get better? | Dating
Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in an intimate relationship. It is a form of courtship, consisting of social activities done by the couple, either alone or with others. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time. While the term has several meanings, the most frequent usage refers to two people exploring whether they | is if you don't ponder over it too hard, because the tunes wanna have a spontaneous-combustion effect. What I want to do is get a certain attitude in the voice, and I can only do that once. By take two, I'm startin' to think about it. By take three, I'm startin' to map it out – it's gone. It's spoiled, y'see? So I need to get through this fast." He first recorded the song "The Wall Street Part | 77,923 | wow-train |
I love Rita Hayworth, she's my dream woman! Her hair, her clothes, her beauty.
Lovely, was an American actress and dancer.
Yes! I also like other actresses like Katharine Hepburn.
Sure Rita Hayworth She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars
I like 1940s movies like The Philadelphia Story and Rebecca. | Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918May 14, 1987) was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II.
Hayworth is perhaps best known for her performance in | Katharine Hepburn. From 1935 to 1944, she designed costumes for eight major movies, including two of Hepburn's. She was on the short list to design the costumes for "Gone with the Wind", but despite being the author Margaret Mitchell's favourite, failed to win the job (which went to Walter Plunkett). She also created film clothes for Rita Hayworth, Margaret Sullavan, and Ginger Rogers.
During the 1940s, in addition to her Hollywood work, King produced ready-to-wear designs for | 77,924 | wow-train |
Ahhh! Nothing better than relaxing with a bottle of homebrew made on a small scale for personal, non-commercial purposes!
I don't really drink alcohol so it's hard for me to relate. Is there anything else you can tell me about such beverages though?
Well, it's been brewed for over 7,000-years! It was first brewed in the Neolithic period!
Wow I wonder what the original alcohol tasted like, probably really gross I imagine.
Yeah, it's probably improved a lot since then! Interestingly, alcohol production was dominated by women at one time!
I would have never expected that, is there a reason why? | throughout its 7,000-year history, beginning in the Neolithic period in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), Egypt and China. It seems to have first developed as thick beers; during this time meads, fruit wines and rice wines were also developed.
Women brewers dominated alcohol production on every occupied continent until commercialization and industrialization of brewing occurred. The tradition of brewing being in the domain of women stemmed from the fact that brewing was a by-product of gathering, and often considered a part of baking.
The Greeks and Romans | "Well, I think you right some of the way but I don't think it can be anything but good for a young family. I mean there is where all the opportunity is, and it don't mean to say we can't come back here with some profits after we finish working over there if it's so we choose to do.
Millie was quick to speak again. "So just tell me how many people you see coming back from England with anything except the clothes they standing up in? | 77,925 | wow-train |
Mars is one of the coolest planets and 4th from the sun
I agree. I hear it's also really col.d
Its named after the roman god of war, mars is interesting
It is yeah. That's because it's red. We might land a person there sometime! | Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. In English, Mars carries a name of the Roman god of war, and is often referred to as the "Red Planet" because the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance that is distinctive among the astronomical bodies visible to the naked eye. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, having surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the valleys, | , a rough translation from the book. I think the idea is interesting, it's a metaphor for the future," he explained. "Thirty seconds to Mars—the fact that we're so close to something that's not a tangible idea. Also Mars being the God of War makes it really interesting, as well. You could substitute that in there, but what's important for my brother and I, is that it be imaginative and really represent the sound of our music in as unique a way as | 77,926 | wow-train |
I enjoy swimming
I like swimming as well. It is the self-propulsion of people through water.
What type of swimming skill do you like best
I enjoy doing the butterfly stroke. It is quite a workout.
Of course yes. Do you know some other swimming skill that you can teach me
Yeah I know the breastroke, which is when swimmers are on their chest and their torso doesn't rotate.
Okay. It seems to be fun too. I will try it out. DO you know some background history about swimming? | Swimming
Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as a survival response.
Swimming is consistently among the top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of | play because there is always someone else coming up who can fill the analyst role. Once I started doing that, I realized I could be good at it. I’m smart, and quick, good with numbers and could set up the analyst." Soon Marlowe was branching out into basketball, and then other sports as well. "My bosses at Prime Ticket started letting me do basketball – I also played that – and that led to me doing other things like boxing, gymnastics, swimming, water polo … even | 77,927 | wow-train |
I would like to start running. I heard it has many benefits.
running is a type of gait. its charazterize by an aerial phase in which feet are above the ground. i like running in short bursts but not long ones.
Oh like sprinting. What else can you tell me about running?
it can actually refer to a variety of speeds including jogging and sprinting. i thought jogging was separate from running but i see now they are one in the same a lot of times.
Same here. I didnt realize that. Do people all over the world enjoy running?
yes, its also an old pastime as records of competitive racing date back to ireland in 1829 BCE. the first recorded olympic games took place in 776 bce.
Wow. Amazing that something as simple as simple as running has had such an impact for so long as a sport.
yup. competitive running actually grew out of religious festivals!
Seriously? I find that so fascinating. Thanks for all the info. | between 632 BCE and 1171 BCE, while the first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE. Running has been described as the world's most accessible sport.
History.
It is thought that human running evolved at least four and a half million years ago out of the ability of the ape-like Australopithecus, an early ancestor of humans, to walk upright on two legs.
Early humans most likely developed into endurance runners from the practice of persistence hunting of animals, the activity of following and chasing until | : the walk and a faster gait similar to running. In walking, the legs act as pendulums, with the hips and shoulders rising and falling while the foot is planted on the ground. With no "aerial phase", the fast gait does not meet all the criteria of running, although the elephant uses its legs much like other running animals, with the hips and shoulders falling and then rising while the feet are on the ground. Fast-moving elephants appear to 'run' with their front legs, but | 77,928 | wow-train |
I was thinking of getting some nail art, do you know anything about that?
I sure do, Nail art is a very creative way to paint, decorate, enhance, and embellish the nails making them look amazing.
Wow that sounds so cool, do you know how long it's been around for?
Around 3000 B.C is the earliest, The procedures to paint nails often require people to remove the cuticles and soften the skin around the nails in preperation.
Wow that's crazy that it's so old. Do you know what society did it first?
It dates back to ancient egypt as being the first people to start painting their nails.
That's fascinating, I wonder why they decided to do it at all. | nail treatments is unclear, since it appears to have originated in different parts of the world around the same time. In ancient Egypt, from 5000 B.C. to 3000 B.C., women would dye their nails with henna to indicate social status and seductiveness. Women of the lower class wore pastel and neutral shades, while the upper classes wore deep, bright shades. In Babylonia, 3200 B.C., men, not women, painted their nails with black and green kohl, an ancient cosmetic. To prepare for war, warriors of Babylon | Nail art
Nail art is a creative way to paint, decorate, enhance, and embellish the nails. It is a type of artwork that can be done on fingernails and toenails, usually after manicures or pedicures. A manicure and a pedicure are beauty treatments that trim, shape, and polish the nail. Often these procedures remove the cuticles and soften the skin around the nails. Types of manicures can vary from polish on natural nails, dipping powder, and acrylic nails.
History.
The exact origin of | 77,929 | wow-train |
My mother was born in Australia, near Sidney
That's awesome! That's the largest island continent - its big! Its the 6th largest country
However, I grew up in Canada and don't know much about Australia.
Until the British settled it, the indigenous Australians spoke more than 250 languages
Really, that's quite impressive that there is so many languages. What is the precentage of indigenous Australians today?
I don't know but the population shrunk from 1.25 million in 1788 to 50k in 1930 - mainly due to diseases like smallpox
I guess it's pretty similar to what happened to the Natives in North America. Does Australia have programs to support them? Canada does | temperate coastal regions that are currently the most heavily populated. In the early 1900s it was commonly believed that the Aboriginal population of Australia was leading toward extinction. The population shrank from those present when colonisation occurred in 1788 to 50,000 in 1930; this was primarily due to an outbreak of smallpox and to a lesser extent from other diseases.
Post-colonisation, the coastal Indigenous populations were soon absorbed, depleted or forced from their lands; the traditional aspects of Aboriginal life which remained persisted most strongly in areas such as the | asked which film he would want with him on a deserted island, "A movie I really love is "Barton Fink". I don't know if that’s the movie I'd take to a desert island, but I feel like there's so much in there, you could watch it again and again. That's important to me, especially if that was the only movie I'd have with me for the rest of my life."
"Barton Fink" was ranked by Greg Cwik of IndieWire as | 77,930 | wow-train |
Do you like the show who wants to be a millionaire?
Yes I do! What's it like? | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (American game show)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (often informally called Millionaire) is an American television game show based on the same-titled British program and developed for the United States by Michael Davies. The show features a quiz competition in which contestants attempt to win a top prize of $1,000,000 by answering a series of multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty (although, for a time, most of the questions were of random difficulty). The program endured as one | where she also performed "U Know What's Up" with Jones. She also collaborated on "Gimme Some" by Toni Braxton for her 2000 album "The Heat". She had previously featured on Keith Sweat's song "How Do You Like It?". In 2001, she appeared in a commercial for Gap. In July 2001, Lopes appeared on the singers' edition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" along with Joey McIntyre, Tyrese, Nick Lachey, and Lee Ann Womack. She dropped | 77,931 | wow-train |
I love the beach! When I search for vacation, I try to find places with the beach or hiking areas! What do you think of beaches?
I'm a surfer so the beach is my second home. Do you prefer a rock, sand or gravel beach.
Definitely prefer sand! It needs to be easy on my feet and easy to fall asleep after sipping on a fruity drink. How'd you get into surfing?
I grew up on Lake Michigan not a lot to do but surf. Got older and moved to Florida where the beach is all sand and tiny pebbles.
Would you move back to Lake Michigan or stay in Florida? Also are the alligators and anaconda folk tales true?
I'm staying in the south east. Michigan is cold 6 months a year. I do miss lake Michigan, it's the only great lake that's full located in the USA.
I always wonder if being in the cold for 6 months a year versus in the heat for 9 months a year is better. What do you think? | Beach
A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae.
Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, showers, shacks and bars. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild | or released by the Boys, it has always been a favorite of mine. So a few months ago, I took my new band into the studio and I think we accomplished what we set out to do, that being putting a lot of love in this song with our voices. I hope you like it as much as I liked recording it for you. Brian Wilson."
- "Written in 1974 and unreleased by The Beach Boys, this new version is by Brian Wilson in 2002 and backed by his | 77,932 | wow-train |
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products
Oh, yes, I used to be one! | Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who | it the largest animal rights group in the world. Its slogan is "animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way."
Alternatives and reactions Veganism and vegetarianism.
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of all animal products, particularly in diet. Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects and the flesh of any other animal and may also include abstention from by-products | 77,933 | wow-train |
I just finished reading my favorite book and it was amazing! You should check it out! It's called Nineteen Eighty-Four, though sometimes it's published as 1984!
Great, I love to read. What can you tell me about it?
It's set in set in Airstrip One and the residents are victims of a perpetual war - it is so exciting I couldn't put it down!
Who is the author?
It was written by George Orwell way back in 1949! And even after all these years it is still an excellent read!
I've heard of him. What else did he write? | Four" (1949). His non-fiction works, including "The Road to Wigan Pier" (1937), documenting his experience of working-class life in the north of England, and "Homage to Catalonia" (1938), an account of his experiences soldiering for the Republican faction of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), are as critically respected as his essays on politics and literature, language and culture. In 2008, "The Times" ranked George Orwell second among "The 50 greatest British | a booth in a luncheonette drinking coffee for four hours, making me tell him how much I love him, and it's already set up to kill him the next night. I said, "Pat, what are you talking like this for? I'd do anything for you. Hey! I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. Buddy, my life is yours. Jesus Christ, I love you." He was relieved.
Caramandi also said:
"Spirito was not cut out | 77,934 | wow-train |
I stopped paying my electric bill because I thought that candles were just as good at providing light, and they make the house smell good.
Candles are great! I'm surprised you can see a night though. | Candle
A candle is an ignitable wick embedded in wax, or another flammable solid substance such as tallow, that provides light, and in some cases, a fragrance. A candle can also provide heat, or be used as a method of keeping time. The candle can be used during the event of a power outage to provide light.
A person who makes candles is traditionally known as a chandler. Various devices have been invented to hold candles, from simple tabletop candlesticks, also known as candle holders, to | say about the sit-ins: "Once I got involved, it was infectious, anything that had to do with protests, I was there. My life revolved around it, I did my homework and my assignment around sitting-in. You’d be surprised how good study habits you can develop, because you were just sitting at a lunch counter with no place to go, they weren’t going to feed us, so you just sat there and did your studies." They were attacked with items such as | 77,935 | wow-train |
Purple is a very solid, good color.
Yes! it is one of my favorites! Do you know where it falls on the rainbow? | Purple
Purple is a color intermediate between blue and red. It is similar to violet, but unlike violet, which is a spectral color with its own wavelength on the visible spectrum of light, purple is a secondary color made by combining red and blue. The complementary color of purple in the RYB color model is yellow.
According to surveys in Europe and North America, purple is the color most often associated with rarity, royalty, magic, mystery, and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated | go through some changing conditions,” said Kevin Harvick of the 400 miles that wait on Sunday. “Today was really about trying to get a solid starting spot. And we were able to do that with my Budweiser team. Just really proud of my guys. We had a really good day today. Just got to keep doing what we have to do and see where it all falls on Sunday." “A buddy of mine once said it isn't where you start, it is where you stop. We | 77,936 | wow-train |
The Chevrolet car was founded by a man named Louis Chevrolet.
Classic Chevy's have really been going up in price in recent years.
I know I believe this is because Chevrolet branded cars are sold in the majority of automotive markets worldwide.
Yeah, they are. Have you ever heard of a Chevrolet Corvair?
Yes it is the only american-deisgned car from chevrolet to use a air cooled engline.
I really love the aesthetic of the second generation corvair. | extreme situations than its contemporaries.
The name "Corvair" is a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, a name first applied in 1954 to a Corvette-based concept with a hardtop fastback-styled roof, part of the Motorama traveling exhibition.
History.
In 1952, Ed Cole was promoted to chief engineer of the Chevrolet Motor Division. Four years later, in July 1956, he was named general manager of Chevrolet—GM's largest automotive division—and a vice president of General Motors. At Chevrolet | in 1919, Alfred Sloan, with his maxim "a car for every purse and purpose", would pick the Chevrolet brand to become the volume leader in the General Motors family, selling mainstream vehicles to compete with Henry Ford's Model T in 1919 and overtaking Ford as the best-selling car in the United States by 1929.
Chevrolet-branded vehicles are sold in most automotive markets worldwide. In Oceania, Chevrolet is represented by GM subsidiary Holden, having returned to the region in 2018 after a 50-year absence with | 77,937 | wow-train |
I love chocolate it makes me happy.
Its made in the form of a liquid, paste, or in a block, or used as a flavoring ingredient
Yeah well I like the 90% cacao with no other artifacts than the 10% of sugar in it.
OK,more so, Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree and the cocoa tree, is a small
I don't know much about where chocolate comes from. | Chocolate
Chocolate is a usually sweet, brown food preparation of roasted and ground cacao seeds that is made in the form of a liquid, paste, or in a block, or used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. The earliest evidence of use traces to the Olmecs (Mexico), with evidence of chocolate beverages dating to 1900 BC. The majority of Mesoamerican people made chocolate beverages, including the Maya and Aztecs. The word "chocolate" is derived from the Classical Nahuatl word "chocolātl".
The | List of chocolate-covered foods
This is a list of chocolate-covered foods. Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown, food preparation of "Theobroma cacao" seeds, roasted and ground, often flavored, as with vanilla. It is made in the form of a liquid, paste or in a block or used as a flavoring ingredient in other sweet foods.
Chocolate-covered foods.
- Breakaway – a brand of biscuit with a chocolate coating produced by Nestlé
- Chocolate bar – many varieties | 77,938 | wow-train |
Hey, do you use Microsoft Windows? My dad used to work for Microsoft!
Yes I do! I worked for Geek Squad for about a year so I learned all about it
That is cool! My dad was a software developer. Microsoft is it is the world's largest software maker by revenue, so it was a good fit.
Yeah they are! Ill bet he earned a lot of money doing that for them!
He did. He mostly worked on the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft also makes Xbox, so I got lots of game discounts.
Oh yeah, Xbox is awesome! Theyve earned a killing since they came about with the xbox platform | Xbox One
The Xbox One is an eighth-generation home video game console that was developed by Microsoft. Announced in May 2013, it is the successor to Xbox 360 and the third console in the Xbox brand. It was first released in North America, parts of Europe, Australia, and South America in November 2013, and in Japan, China, and other European countries in September 2014. It is the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone. Microsoft | undocumented or even inadvisable way. Raymond Chen, a Microsoft developer who works on the Windows API, has said: "I could probably write for months solely about bad things apps do and what we had to do to get them to work again (often in spite of themselves). Which is why I get particularly furious when people accuse Microsoft of maliciously breaking applications during OS upgrades. If any application failed to run on Windows 95, I took it as a personal failure."
One of the largest changes to | 77,939 | wow-train |
I loved playing baseball when I was a kid. Did you play or do you play now?
Yes I play Baseball. I'm very good at scoring runs.
What position do you play? I always played shortstop when I was younger.
I was on the batting team
Are you good at hitting home runs?
Not really. I'm not the best at hitting home runs.
I was never a strong hitter. I was a much better fielder. | some pitching) records, including career home runs (714), runs batted in (RBIs) (2,213), bases on balls (2,062), slugging percentage (.690), and on-base plus slugging (OPS) (1.164); the latter still stands . Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture and is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time. In 1936, Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its "first | different styles, it is very hard to become a good player yourself." "When I was young, just starting, I played all the tournaments I could. When you play tournaments you will lose in the beginning, but that's ok. After a time you will gain important experience from those tournaments and you will start to beat some good players. If you only practice and do not play tournaments, you will never know how good you really are."
Results and Accomplishments.
- Four-time | 77,940 | wow-train |
Who even is Philip Larkin? | Philip Larkin
Philip Arthur Larkin (9 August 1922 – 2 December 1985) was an English poet, novelist, and librarian. His first book of poetry, "The North Ship", was published in 1945, followed by two novels, "Jill" (1946) and "A Girl in Winter" (1947), and he came to prominence in 1955 with the publication of his second collection of poems, "The Less Deceived", followed by "The Whitsun Weddings" (1964) and "High | at a photograph of a young lady, or in the man in "Toads" beaten by work into an imprisonment he then wills, or even in the "I" who "starts to be happy" when light strikes on the "foreheads" of houses. "Beneath it all," ends the poem "Wants," "desire of oblivion runs." This desire for death simultaneously horrifies and allures.
Philip Larkin said on more than one occasion that his discovery of Thomas Hardy's poetry was a turning | 77,941 | wow-train |
I am so mad at my boss right now. I'm practically a wage slave...I've been working at least 10 years in my industry, and someone less experienced than me got a promotion. | low wages, e.g. in sweatshops) and the latter as a lack of workers' self-management, fulfilling job choices and leisure in an economy. The criticism of social stratification covers a wider range of employment choices bound by the pressures of a hierarchical society to perform otherwise unfulfilling work that deprives humans of their "species character" not only under threat of starvation or poverty, but also of social stigma and status diminution. Historically, some labor organizations and social activists have espoused workers' self-management or worker cooperatives as | long-term commitment to the music industry in an interview:
When I play, I am very much in the space where I was when I wrote the music. You could slay me quite easily, I'm at my most vulnerable. I am very private, in all aspects of my life, to everybody, so why is it that I get up on stage every night and open myself in front of strangers? I'm not sure if I've got the bottle for it, any more.
Marling | 77,942 | wow-train |
I used to love fairy tales as a kid. All those stories about elves, giants, fairies and the magic they performed just entranced me!
fairy tales are a ton of fun
They sure are. They're so different from legend, where there is some small belief that something similar happened. In fairy tales it's pure fantasy!
what is your favorite story? | Colloquially, the term "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any far-fetched story or tall tale; it is used especially of any story that not only is not true, but could not possibly be true. Legends are perceived as real; fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics, fairy tales usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and to actual places, | powers themselves. They are often used as plot devices or MacGuffins to drive the plot of a story.
Wands and staves are often featured in fantasy works in the hands of wizards. Italian fairy tales put wands into the hands of the powerful fairies by the late Middle Ages.
Function Different types.
In some works, types of magic are divided by color. Some works feature magic that is performed through using words to cast spells. While many works use this method without offering an explanation for it, others do | 77,943 | wow-train |
I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They are an American rock band formed in 1983.
Definifelty one of the best rock bands in the past 30 years. They've had some amazing impact on music. | touring guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time with over 80 million records sold worldwide, they have been nominated for sixteen Grammy Awards, of which they have won six, and are the most successful band in alternative rock radio history, currently holding the records for most number-one singles (13), most cumulative weeks at number one (85) and most top-ten songs (25) on the "Billboard" Alternative Songs chart. In 2012, | Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. When played live, their music incorporates elements of jam band due to the improvised nature of many of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea (Michael Peter Balzary), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and former | 77,944 | wow-train |
Have you ever watched Face Off? It's basically a game show with prosthetic makeup artists that compete against each other.
I have not. I have heard really good thinks about it though. Seems like an interesting show. | Face Off (TV series)
Face Off was an American reality television game show program on the Syfy cable network channel in which a group of prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. One or more challenges are featured in each episode, with the work reviewed by a panel of judges who eliminating one or more artists each week until a final winner is chosen.
Actress McKenzie Westmore, known for her role as Sheridan Crane on the former NBC/ | List of Face Off episodes
Face Off is an American reality television game show on the Syfy cable network in which a group of prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films.
"Face Off" premiered January 26, 2011 on Syfy. Syfy announced March 16, 2011 that "Face Off" had been renewed for a second season. Casting was slated to begin later the same month. Season 2 began airing January 11, 2012. On February 7 | 77,945 | wow-train |
Do you ever watch American Idol? My favorite star to come from that show was Carrie Underwood. I love country music.
Oh yes, Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country singer, she's good
She's great! What is your favorite song that she sings?
My favorite song is Her debut album, "Some Hearts",
That one is the best! I like the song she sings about keying her exes car too. | Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats", it became the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, the fastest-selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history and the best-selling country album of the last 16 years. Underwood won three Grammy Awards for the album, including Best New Artist.
Her second album, "Carnival Ride", followed in 2007. It had one of the biggest-ever opening weeks by a female artist and earned Underwood two Grammy Awards. Her | King, whom she cites as one of her main influences. She also cites Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood as her favorite former American Idol winners.
Carly Simon, one of the singers who inspired White, said publicly that her favorite contestant on "Idol" was Brooke. She was impressed with White's performance of "You're So Vain" and said that she thought, "Oh my God, this girl is so talented and she sings the song so much better than I ever did or ever could." | 77,946 | wow-train |
New York has the largest population of any city in the US
Amazing, do you have the figures?
Well in 2016 the population was approx 8,537,673
That's alot, there must be alot of economic activities going on there | landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 19,979,477 people in its 2018 Metropolitan Statistical Area and 22,679,948 residents in its Combined Statistical Area. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. The city's fast pace has inspired the term "New York minute". Home to the | Alot
Alot is a town and nagar panchayat in the Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Demographics.
Alot has a population of 40,948.
Culture.
Alot is a tehsil and a small town; it is a tahsil of Ratlam district and the hometown of the Jangalwa Dynasty.
Alot is a main station for Jain ; Jain people go there daily for the darshan of Lord Jain Swetamber. A small village, Vikramgarh, is also part of Alot. This is because some of the land of | 77,947 | wow-train |
I am a fan of The Beatles, they are an english rock band from liverpool.
I also love the Beatles! What is your favorite song by them?
That is a tough question, I don;t know if I have a favorite song by them, I was mainly a big fan of Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
I don't have a favorite song by them I love them all! | John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. He and fellow member Paul McCartney formed a much-celebrated songwriting partnership. Along with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the group achieved worldwide fame during the 1960s. In 1969, Lennon started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono, and he continued to pursue a solo career following the | You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" is a song by English rock band the Beatles. It was written and sung by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released on the album "Help!" in August 1965.
Composition and recording.
Lennon said of the song, "That's me in my Dylan period again. I am like a chameleon, influenced by whatever is going on. If Elvis can do it, I can | 77,948 | wow-train |
What color roses would you say are the best?
That's a great question! They can range from white through yellow and reds. And each color has a meaning.
I've heard that before, what does black stand for? I actually like that color. | Rose
A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe | were meant to create 'legitimate garb for white supremacy,' and queries why we would put up a statue of Robert E. Lee or Stonewall Jackson—or, I would add, Silent Sam—in times of real suppression of civil rights of people of color in places like Raleigh, in places like Chapel Hill. There's only one meaning to be extracted from that, and that is that these monuments are about touting white supremacy and intimidating people of color. That is why they were made, and that's what | 77,949 | wow-train |
I like taking hikes out into the wilderness sometimes and just getting lost in nature .
Me too! About a quarter of the Earth is still undeveloped wilderness, but I doubt that will last long.
Yeah humans are being way to aggressive with nature. | conservation preserves, National Forests, National Parks and even in urban areas along rivers, gulches or otherwise undeveloped areas. These areas are considered important for the survival of certain species, biodiversity, ecological studies, conservation, solitude, and recreation. Wilderness is deeply valued for cultural, spiritual, moral, and aesthetic reasons. Some nature writers believe wilderness areas are vital for the human spirit and creativity. They may also preserve historic genetic traits and provide habitat for wild flora and fauna that may be difficult to recreate in zoos, | songs about emotional situations and heartbreak [...] because I like getting into the character. When we were writing 'Cry Me Out', I said, 'I feel like singing about something sad but, obviously, still being strong'. So the guy has to cry to get over "me", instead of the other way around." She also told Digital Spy that the song's opening lyric "I got your e-mails, you just don't get females" was her favourite line on the | 77,950 | wow-train |
I LOVE Taco's. How do you feel about them? Mmm, I say
Love them! They can be made with so many things, like beef, pork, vegetables and cheese - such a variety! What's your favorite?
Every kind but Taco Bell is my favorite. Beef is the way to go, for me. I like supreme's
I like vegetables. I also like all the accompaniments like salsa, guacamole and cilantro.
Oh yes! I'm with you now. I have a feeling I'm investing in some taco's tonight. Cilantro is for sure a must. Can't get that at Taco Bell though. | Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast food restaurants based out of Irvine, California and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. The restaurants serve a variety of Mexican inspired foods that include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items. , Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year at 7,072 restaurants, more than 93 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees.
Taco Bell was founded by | , but when I do have something to say, I mean every word. I decided to share my thoughts with you at length and tell you openly how I feel. Thank you for filling my soul with melody and song … lyrics and love … and giving me a safe place I feel comforted in being brave enough to always bare my soul and come from an honest and genuine place. Be fearless enough to be a conversation piece … Speak your own truth… As always, thank you for accepting me for who I | 77,951 | wow-train |
i have always tried to play the piano but is just so hard do you know much about pianos?
I know a bit about them! The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument that was invented in Italy
that is interesting i had always wonder where it was invented, have you tried actually playing it >? | Piano
The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings.
The word piano is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions | " about a rejected lover. She states "It was good fun writing with him [Hopper] because I don't normally co-write. I have tried to do it in the past. I've done a little bit of songwriting with my dad and one of my mates. I found it a lot more comfortable writing with someone I know really well. You are pouring your heart out and giving them your deepest darkest secret and feelings. It is hard to sit down with a total stranger and do that. | 77,952 | wow-train |
I love xbox by Microsoft
I love to play games as well. What's your favorite game?
I have a lot of the games I like to play with my son. We do a lot of streaming on Xbox live. Love Fortnight
I have not played Fortnite but do watch the dance videos on YouTube with my kids.
What would we do without Youtubes video-sharing? My kids like watching other kids play with toys lol
Absolutely, my kids love the videos of kids playing games and with toys/challenges. | original device was the first video game console offered by an American company after the Atari Jaguar stopped sales in 1996. It reached over 24 million units sold as of May 2006. Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005 and has sold 84 million units as of June 2014. The Xbox One has been released in 21 markets in total, with a Chinese release in September 2014. The head of Xbox is Phil Spencer, who succeeded former head Marc Whitten in late-March 2014.
Consoles | really well and there's not one thing I would do differently on any song. The album is absolutely the best I can do at this point in my life. I feel like I'm singing better than I ever have. There's a lot of maturity and strength in my voice."
Walker told "The Dallas Morning News", "I love soul music, one of my favorite songs of all time is Earl Thomas Conley's 'Holding Her and Loving You.' I recorded that on my Live | 77,953 | wow-train |
I'm looking into learning some self defense and I was considering Krav Maga. | Krav Maga
Krav Maga (; , "lit." "contact combat") is a military self-defence and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli security forces derived from a combination of techniques sourced from boxing, wrestling, aikido, judo and karate, along with realistic fight training.
Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extreme efficiency. It was derived from the street-fighting experience of Hungarian-Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld, who made | " Lopez then thought she should learn T'ai Chi or Tae Kwon Do, but was worried about learning it at an expert level in a short period of time. Her personal trainer then suggested that she study Krav Maga, the "official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces which has recently become trendy in the States. The fighting style focuses on combating realistic scenarios with moves that are based on common, instinctual reactions", according to MTV News. Talking about the system, Lopez said: "[Krav Maga | 77,954 | wow-train |
How many orphans are there?
There are so many! They include world leaders and celebrated writers.
Can you list a few examples?
Not really, but there are so many occupations full of orphans, even fictional characters.
Are orphans and foundlings the same thing? | Foundling hospital
A foundling hospital was originally an institution for the reception of foundlings, i.e., children who had been abandoned or exposed, and left for the public to find and save. A foundling hospital was not necessarily a medical hospital, but more commonly a children's home, offering shelter and education to foundlings.
The antecedents of such institutions was the practice of the Catholic Church providing a rough system of relief, children being left ("jactati") in marble shells at the church doors, and tended first | List of orphans and foundlings
Notable orphans and foundlings include world leaders, celebrated writers, entertainment greats, figures in science and business, as well as innumerable fictional characters in literature and comics. While the exact definition of orphan varies, one legal definition is a child bereft through "death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents". According to the United Nations, the definition of an orphan is anyone that loses one parent, either through death or abandonment.
Figures | 77,955 | wow-train |
Do you like digital art? It's where art is produced using digital technology.
Totally! Especially when the artists use those digital drawing pads that you can hook up to the computer.
Yeah it's cool to watch! Digital art has been called several names since the 1970s, such as computer art and multimedia art.
Why the different name changes? Don't these all kinda mean the same thing? | Digital art
Digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. Since the 1970s, various names have been used to describe the process, including computer art and multimedia art. Digital art is itself placed under the larger umbrella term new media art.
After some initial resistance, the impact of digital technology has transformed activities such as painting, drawing, sculpture and music/sound art, while new forms, such as net art, digital installation art, and | graphic design. Both digital and traditional artists use many sources of electronic information and programs to create their work. Given the parallels between visual and musical arts, it is possible that general acceptance of the value of digital visual art will progress in much the same way as the increased acceptance of electronically produced music over the last three decades.
Digital art can be purely computer-generated (such as fractals and algorithmic art) or taken from other sources, such as a scanned photograph or an image drawn using vector graphics software | 77,956 | wow-train |
I liked watching Scooby-Doo when I was a kid. It's an animated cartoon franchise that first aired in 1969.
Yeah I have seen reruns of the original cartoon. It is still entertaining today.
Which one was your favorite character out of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, Shaggy, and Scobby-Doo?
I would have to go with Scooby. He always cracked me up by running away from the monsters.
Yeah I liked him too. The supernatural creatures could be scary sometimes. I wasn't allowed to watch the show when I was really young.
Yeah there was one called the Wolfman that was really creepy. I had nightmares about it when I was younger. | Dum and nephew Scrappy-Doo in addition to or instead of some of the original characters.
"Scooby-Doo" was originally broadcast on CBS from 1969 to 1976, when it moved to ABC. ABC aired variations of the show until canceling it in 1985, and presented a spin-off featuring the characters as children, "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo", from 1988 until 1991. Two "Scooby-Doo" reboots aired as part of Kids' WB on The WB and its successor, The | Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo is an American animated franchise, comprising many animated television series produced from 1969 to the present day. Writers Joe Ruby and Ken Spears created the original series, "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", for Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1969. This Saturday-morning cartoon series featured four teenagers—Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Norville "Shaggy" Rogers—and their talking brown Great Dane named Scooby-Doo, who solve mysteries involving supposedly supernatural creatures | 77,957 | wow-train |
I love watching American Idol, not for the talent singers, but for the god awful singers so I can laugh at them! | American Idol
American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle USA and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It initially aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. Since March 11, 2018, a revival of the series has aired on ABC.
It started as an addition to the "Idols" format that was based on "Pop Idol" from British television, and became one of the most successful | project with great enthusiasm. "I was a big fan of the original movie, it always made me laugh," Fickman explains. "Then I listened to Dan and Kevin warbling away on the demo track, which didn't made me laugh, it made me cry. But the music was great and I thought, 'God, if real singers were singing that.' And then when I read the script, I fell in love with it."
The play opened in a small equity waiver theater in | 77,958 | wow-train |
known as riding, horse riding ,I like to ride a horse,
That sounds like fun. Do you take lessons?
One needs to ,to be able,This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities
Do you ride in a fenced in area or on a trail? | Equestrianism
Equestrianism (from Latin , , , 'horseman', 'horse'), more often known as horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), refers to the skill and sport of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with horses. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport.
Overview of equestrian activities.
Horses are trained and ridden for practical working purposes, such as in | riding a horse on roadways in icy, snowy or foggy conditions can decrease the chances of an accident. If your horse is unfamiliar with riding on roads, avoiding roads all together is a safe practice. Horses can be spooked fairly easily, and to minimize your horse becoming panicked, avoiding a busy roadway is a good safety precaution to take. However, if it is necessary to ride on the roadway or cross a roadway, asking someone to accompany you that may be more experienced can be helpful. Riding single file, | 77,959 | wow-train |
Hey, do you like rum and coke?
I can't say it's my drink of choice, but I do like it.
Most rums are produced in the Caribbean and Latin America.
I know there are many, many brands of rum available. What are the the most popular? | Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Rums are produced in various grades. Light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, on the rocks, or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. Premium rums are also available, made to be consumed either straight or iced.
Rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the West Indies as well as in The Maritimes and | bottom of their group at the Asian Cup, collecting a single point. Speaking of his time as manager of the United Arab Emirates, Hodgson said: "That was a period where I didn't know where my career was going. But all these experiences enrich you and it was good to know I could get my message to players who many say are uncoachable. It's hard work; they're basically lazy. But I had them drilled and pressuring opponents almost like an English team. Most coaches who go there are | 77,960 | wow-train |
Were you homeschooled? | Homeschooling
Homeschooling, also known as home education is the education of children at home or a variety of places other than school. Home education is usually conducted by a parent or tutor or online teacher. Many families use less formal ways of educating. "Homeschooling" is the term commonly used in North America, whereas "home education" is commonly used in the United Kingdom, Europe, and in many Commonwealth countries.
Before the introduction of compulsory school attendance laws, most childhood education was done by families and local | mother, Claretta Kimp, who studied early education and business at Southern Illinois University, homeschooled him until he was five years old.
He and his younger brother, Cannan, attended and graduated from the Accommodated Learning Academy in Grapevine, Texas. Currently, Cannan Huey-You is a sophomore at Texas Christian University pursuing a degree in astrophysics and engineering in the fall of 2018 at age 12 working to be an astronaut. During his time as an undergraduate student, Huey -You communted between home and campus with his mother. | 77,961 | wow-train |
HI, my wife is acting up lately. Do you think I should divorce her? | Divorce
Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of distribution of property, child custody, alimony | call hang-up.
Etiquette Sample conversation 2.
Caller A HI, THIS IS JOHN, CAN I ASK WHO IS CALLING? GA br
Caller B HI JOHN, ITS ME FRED, I AM WONDERING WHERE YOU ARE, ITS GETTING LATE TO GO OUT TO THE PUB GA br
Caller A HI FRED, SORRY I DONT THINK I CAN GO GA br
Caller B WHY CANT YOU GO? GA br
Caller A MY WIFE IS NOT FEELING WELL AND I HAVE NO BABYSITTER FOR MY KIDS! GA | 77,962 | wow-train |
I love pandas! They're the most awesome animals, especially the Giant Panda species from south central China.
I love pandas too! I wish they lived around here! | Giant panda
The giant panda ("Ailuropoda melanoleuca"; ), also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda is a folivore, with bamboo shoots and leaves making up more than 99% | artificial methods. With this purpose in 1998, a reproductive physiology laboratory was established. The collaboration with national and international institutions is part of the work the Chapultepec Zoo does for the benefit of the conservation of wildlife.
Giant pandas.
The zoo is especially famous for its success in giant panda breeding; in 1980 Chapultepec Zoo became the first institution outside of China to successfully breed in captivity the endangered species. In total there have been eight live births at the zoo. The most famous panda to have lived at the | 77,963 | wow-train |
I love eating sushi and pizza. Pizza is my favorite, topped with sauce and cheese and baked in the oven!
what type of sushi and pizza do you like eating?
My favorite pizza is one with veggies and meats and maybe even without cheese.
what are the types of pizza you know?
There are many. The modern pizza came from Naples, and it has changed so much.
what made change? | called pizzettas.
The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italian town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular in many countries. It has become one of the most popular foods in the world and a common fast food item in Europe and North America, available at pizzerias (restaurants specializing in pizza), restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine, and via pizza delivery | stromboli is somewhat similar to a calzone. A calzone is a baked turnover stuffed with pizza ingredients. A stromboli is usually made by rolling up dough with cheese and meat ingredients and is then baked, but it does not generally contain pizza ingredients aside from cheese and Italian meats. Generally, strombolis do not usually contain tomato sauce, unlike calzones. A calzone is crescent-shaped, and a stromboli is usually shaped like a long cylinder. The distinction between the two is complicated because there is some variation in what constitutes a | 77,964 | wow-train |
Hello, an elementary school is the main point of delivery of primary education in the United States, for children between the ages of 4–11
Yes, Elementary school is the main point for primary education. Do you have kids in school? | Elementary school (United States)
An elementary school is the main point of delivery of primary education in the United States, for children between the ages of 4–11 and coming between pre-kindergarten and secondary education.
In 2001, there were 92,858 elementary schools (68,173 public, 24,685 private) in the United States, a figure which includes all schools that teach students from grade one through grade eight. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the fall of 2017 almost 35.6 million students attended public primary schools | of students from ages 12 to 15.
Serbia.
In Serbia "middle school" refers to the second half of primary (elementary) education for ages between 11 and 15 and lasts 4 years (grades 5 through 8), following the first half of primary school (grades 1 through 5, ages 7 to 11). Middle schools are not considered separate from elementary school in Serbia but rather an extension of it and are usually held in the same school building but in opposite shifts. Middle school is the transitional | 77,965 | wow-train |
hello, i prefer the night instead of the day
I'm exactly the opposite, I'm an early bird. I'm up no later than 7am.
i guess you can call me a night owl flying through the night
Well, if you're often awake past midnight, then that would be fitting.
midnight, that is my starting time for me
Do you have difficulty keeping a normal sleeping and waking time?
not really difficult, i just do not like to go to bed early, and prefer a later time
I was curious, because I have a friend who is always up late, and she was diagnosed with a delayed sleep phase disorder.
i could be diagnosed with that but never went to a doctor to find out. | Delayed sleep phase disorder
Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), more often known as delayed sleep phase syndrome and also as delayed sleep–wake phase disorder, is a chronic dysregulation of a person's circadian rhythm (biological clock), compared to those of the general population and societal norms. The disorder affects the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, the core body temperature rhythm, and hormonal and other daily cycles. People with DSPD generally fall asleep some hours after midnight and have difficulty waking up in the | who knows me knows that would be the last thing on my mind. A 7 foot 6 Chinese man? That's just not my thing. I really respect him as a player. And people who know me know I can be wild and over-the-top. I'm affectionate and that night I guess I was affectionate with the wrong person. I guess the Chinese people don't do that stuff very often, so the cultural [differences] was a big thing. But I don't care. You | 77,966 | wow-train |
I have started eating my eggs boiled in the mornings it just taste better to me
I do enjoy boiled eggs, do you prefer soft-boiled or hard-boiled?
I like my soft boiled | Boiled egg
Boiled eggs are eggs, typically from a chicken, cooked with their shells unbroken, usually by immersion in boiling water. Hard-boiled eggs are cooked so that the egg white and egg yolk both solidify, while soft-boiled eggs may leave the yolk, and sometimes the white, at least partially liquid and raw. Boiled eggs are a popular breakfast food around the world.
Besides a boiling water immersion, there are a few different methods to make boiled eggs. Eggs can also be cooked below | , what can you do? (Laughs) I always feel like my lyrics are very clear, but what can I say?"
Music and lyrics.
"Is She Really Going Out with Him?" has been described by critics as "snotty piano pop" and "the sound of New Wave boiled down into three minutes and 35 seconds." The song contains a "soft seesaw rhythm of plunking guitar and bass"; the bass line, played by Jackson's longtime collaborator Graham Maby, has seen | 77,967 | wow-train |
Hi, do you like to garden?
I would love to learn how to garden which is the practice of cultivating and growing plants as a part of horticulture. Do you garden?
I don't spend too much time in the garden, but I do when needed, especially during the summer when the plants and yard need tending to.
I would love to start gardening as I hear many believe it to be a relaxing activity. What plants do you grow?
Last summer, I grew tomatoes, eggplants, and bell peppers in my garden.
I know gardening involves a lot of work and participation in the growing of plants and is labor intensive. This is what differentiates it from farming. I love FRESH tomatoes!
Yes fresh vegetables is a treat from my gardening efforts. | , trees, and herbaceous plants, to residential back gardens including lawns and foundation plantings, and to container gardens grown inside or outside. Gardening may be very specialized, with only one type of plant grown, or involve a large number of different plants in mixed plantings. It involves an active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive, which differentiates it from farming or forestry.
History of gardening.
History of gardening Ancient times.
Forest gardening, a forest-based food production | garden hose to put out a fire in his home. "What do I do in such a crisis?" the president asked at a press conference. "I don't say ... 'Neighbor, my garden hose cost me $15; you have to pay me $15 for it' ... I don't want $15—I want my garden hose back after the fire is over." To which Senator Robert Taft (R-Ohio), responded: "Lending war equipment is a good deal like lending chewing | 77,968 | wow-train |
Well, I know a thing or two about soccer and rugby, but have no idea what Association Football is. Do you know anything about it?
It's actually another name for soccer, which is a shortening of the phrase.
Oh. Is it professional soccer or both amateur and professonal?
It refers to soccer in general, but was originally developed in England in 1863.
I didn't realize that. My favorite team growing up was Glasgow Rangers - I'm Scottish. Do you play? | Soccer in the United States
Soccer in the United States is governed by different organizations. The United States Soccer Federation governs most levels of soccer in the country, including the national teams, professional leagues, and amateur leagues. The NCAA governs colleges and the National Federation of High Schools governs schools. The match regulations are generally the same between the three governing bodies although there are many subtle differences.
, over 24.4 million people play soccer in the United States. In 2017, Gallup reported that soccer was the third- | Of the honour she said, "I am a very, very proud Canadian, I am proud of where I am from, and to be recognized in this nature is surreal. It's not something you can dream about happening to you. I can dream of winning a World Cup or an Olympic gold medal, and that's my job, but to have your country recognize you – I don't even know what to say."
Style of play.
Widely regarded as Canada's greatest soccer player of | 77,969 | wow-train |
Halloween is my favorite holiday! I love getting dressed up and playing a character, no matter your age!
My favorite Halloween activity is pumpkin carving. It's a great way to show some Fall spirit!
That is a great activity for Halloween! Jack-o-lantern's were named after the phenomenon of a strange light flickering over peat bogs, called will-o'-the-wisp or jack-o'-lantern.
I love carving out different faces, either monstrous or comical. My favorite face is a funny face! It's very humorous.
That's a great one! I love carving out the faces also, but I can say I am also definitely a big fan of frying and eating the pumpkin seeds!
I also love going to parties! My favorite artist is Beyonce'. Her song "Countdown" is a personal favorite because it incorporates different genres of music in one song.
I love parties also and Beyonce is definitely amazing! Last year she did Lil Kim looks for her Halloween outifts and they were amazing! | Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, record producer, director, model, dancer, fashion designer and businesswoman. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the best-selling girl groups in history. | Jack-o'-lantern
A jack-o'-lantern (or jack o'lantern) is a carved pumpkin, turnip, or other root vegetable lantern associated with Halloween. Its name comes from the phenomenon of a strange light flickering over peat bogs, called "will-o'-the-wisp" or "jack-o'-lantern". The name is also tied to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a drunkard who bargains with Satan and is doomed to roam the Earth with only a hollowed turnip to light his way.
Jack-o'-lanterns are | 77,970 | wow-train |
I love watching mystery films looking for a crime solution
Same, I like to try to solve it befor the person on tv does
Yes! I like that it focuses on a detective to solve it
Yeah, What are some of your favorite shows? | a criminal.
Suspense is often maintained as an important plot element. This can be done through the use of the soundtrack, camera angles, heavy shadows, and surprising plot twists. Alfred Hitchcock used all of these techniques, but would sometimes allow the audience in on a pending threat then draw out the moment for dramatic effect.
This genre has ranged from early mystery tales, fictional or literary detective stories, to classic Hitchcockian suspense-thrillers to classic private detective films. A related film subgenre is spy films. | Mystery film
A mystery film is a genre of film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of an issue by means of clues, investigation, and clever deduction.
The plot often centers on the deductive ability, prowess, confidence, or diligence of the detective as they attempt to unravel the crime or situation by piecing together clues and circumstances, seeking evidence, interrogating witnesses, and tracking down | 77,971 | wow-train |
I have never heard of the band called Story So Far. They are new to me. They are signed with Pure Noise Record.
Ive never heard of that before either.... can you tell me a little bit about them. | The Story So Far (band)
The Story So Far is an American pop punk band from Walnut Creek, California, formed in 2007. They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records and have released 4 studio albums.
History.
History Formation and early releases (2007–2010).
The Story So Far formed in Walnut Creek, California in 2007. Their name is taken from the New Found Glory song "The Story So Far". The band consisted of Parker Cannon on vocals, Kevin Geyer and Kevin Ambrose | , the Prophet, as Elizabeth Lightner recalled, said: ""People little know who I am when they talk about me, and they never will know until they see me weighed in the balance in the kingdom of God. Then they will know who I am and see me as I am. I dare not tell them and they do not know me.""
Brigham Young, Smith's immediate successor as church president stated on 8 Jan 1845 at Nauvoo: "You have heard Joseph say that "the | 77,972 | wow-train |
I see a lot of talk about Anime, can you share knowledge? | Anime
The word "anime" is the Japanese term for "animation", which means all forms of animated media. Outside Japan, "anime" refers specifically to animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes. The culturally abstract approach to the word's meaning may open up the possibility of anime produced in countries other than Japan. For simplicity, many Westerners strictly view anime as a Japanese animation product. Some scholars suggest defining anime as specifically | 'We can talk about this all day, but in order to really get on the same page, I need to show you what this world looks and feels like. Give me some money and let me do a small test that will give you a hint for a couple minutes of it, and see what you think.'"
A graduate of Columbia University architecture school, Kosinski's knowledge of architecture was pivotal in conceptualizing the "Tron: Legacy" universe. His approach in cultivating a prototype was different from | 77,973 | wow-train |
Hi. I'm just waking up--I stay up pretty late at night.
Are you a night owl? In Scandanavia they would call you "B-People"
I am! Why, what does the B stand for?
The other type is "A-People" who are early birds
Oh, like shifts! At least I can say I am wise like an owl, I guess.
Extreme night owls stay up until dawn. Are you an extreme night owl?
Occasionally. I like to see the sun rise. It's so beautiful. | night owls may stay awake until just before or even after dawn. Night owls tend to feel most energetic just before they go to sleep at night.
Some night owls have a preference or habit for staying up late, or stay up to work the night shift. Night owls who work the day shift often have difficulties adapting to standard daytime working hours.
Night owls have often been blamed for unpunctuality or attitude problems. Employers, however, have begun to learn to increase productivity by respecting body clocks through flexible working | called "Yours, Dreamily,".
During the Bataclan Theatre massacre, Auerbach and his band The Arcs were performing at the similarly-sized nearby venue, Le Trianon. Auerbach subsequently stated, "I know people that were there last night. I know people who are like, ‘What am I gonna do -- see the Arcs or the Eagles of Death Metal?" And I've woken up feeling very out of sorts. What do you call it, survivor's remorse? Why the hell did it | 77,974 | wow-train |
A cookie is baked or cooked treats that are usually small in size andflat.
I love cookies, but am a terrible baker. My favorite is white chocolate chips and macadamia nut. What's yours? | Cookie
A cookie is a baked or cooked food that is typically small, flat and sweet. It usually contains flour, sugar and some type of oil or fat. It may include other ingredients such as raisins, oats, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
In most English-speaking countries except for the United States and Canada, crisp cookies are called biscuits. Chewier biscuits are sometimes called "cookies" even in the United Kingdom. Some cookies may also be named by their shape, such as date squares | use butter.
- The "chocolate chocolate chip cookie" uses a dough that is chocolate flavored by the addition of cocoa or melted chocolate. Variations on this cookie include replacing chocolate chips with white chocolate or peanut butter chips.
- The "macadamia chip cookie" has macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips. It is a signature cookie of Mrs. Fields bakeries.
- The "chocolate chip peanut butter cookie" replaces the vanilla flavored dough with a peanut butter flavored one.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough baked in | 77,975 | wow-train |
I own a cupcake business, i am operating from my home, delivering them, but im thinking to open a store
That is awesome! Cupcakes are also known as fairy cakes or patty cakes and are designed to serve one person. What is your specialty?
My specialty are vegan cupcakes, also traditional chocolate chip ones, everybody is crazy for them, i have more and more customers every day!
That sounds yummy and like a great idea! As with larger cakes, icing and other toppings can be fruit and candy as well. So your business is doing well?
Yes it is, i cant keep up, i have a lot of variety, i even have agave cupcakes, some people really like them ordering up to 20 pounds of them a day!
Agave is typically thought of as South American and tropical areas. How do you apply this to your cupcakes?
Its made in a thick sweet paste and mixed with the batter, after i add almonds and chestnuts the taste is perfect!
I'm very impressed and congratulations! The earliest description o what is now called a cupcake was in 1796 when a recipe called for a light cake in small cups. It was written in American Cookery by Amelia Simmons.
Thanks to Amelia i now have my business :D i will definitely expand! | and took their name from the cups they were baked in. This is the use of the name that has remained, and the name of "cupcake" is now given to any small, round cake that is about the size of a teacup. While English fairy cakes vary in size more than American cupcake, they are traditionally smaller and are rarely topped with elaborate icing.
The other kind of "cup cake" referred to a cake whose ingredients were measured by volume, using a standard-sized cup, instead | the first week.
Candace is described as taking a "sophisticated" twist on the classic cupcake, using ingredients like sweet cream butter, pure Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, Callebaut chocolate, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries, and natural citrus zests. She also creates products such as vegan and gluten-free cupcakes and even cupcakes with dog-friendly ingredients. The cupcakes are baked fresh daily and are free from preservatives, trans fats, and artificial flavors.
In 2018, Sprinkles began offering layer cakes | 77,976 | wow-train |
flowers can be nice.
At once our day starts with any flower, then it should turn out to be a nice day.
yea they are very pretty
Victoria town in Australia has distinct varieties of flowers.
i bet most places have a lot of flowers
Some of the flowers are used to decorate many kitchen equipments.
oh really? | Take It from Here
Take It from Here (often referred to as TIFH, pronounced – and sometimes humorously spelt – "TIFE") was a British radio comedy programme broadcast by the BBC between 1948 and 1960. It was written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden, and starred Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley and Joy Nichols. When Nichols moved to New York City in 1953, she was replaced by June Whitfield and Alma Cogan. The show is perhaps most famous for introducing "The Glums". Through "TIFH" | open the next day, but by then the female flowers are no longer receptive and so self-pollination is avoided. The male flowers shower the trapped insects with pollen. Once the insects escape, they can then pollinate another flower. "Amorphophallus" species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species including "Palpifer sexnotatus" and "Palpifer sordida".
The pollinated flowers then develop a globose berry as a fruit. These can be red, orange-red, white | 77,977 | wow-train |
I always wanted to work on a chocolate factory
Manufacturing chocolates using machinery seems like it would be fun.
Can you imagine how good it smells over there? | workshops".
Most modern factories have large warehouses or warehouse-like facilities that contain heavy equipment used for assembly line production. Large factories tend to be located with access to multiple modes of transportation, with some having rail, highway and water loading and unloading facilities.
Factories may either make discrete products or some type of material continuously produced such as chemicals, pulp and paper, or refined oil products. Factories manufacturing chemicals are often called "plants" and may have most of their equipment – tanks, pressure vessels | is also known for the impressive ice formations, or icicles, which can be seen mainly in the coast line during the winter.
Chocolate.
The Swiss chocolate manufacturer Favarger has its headquarters and factory in Versoix.
Since 2004, Versoix has organized a chocolate festival. At this festival you can taste various artisan chocolates and visit the Favarger chocolate factory. There are fun activities to do, like treasure hunts.
Hobbies and sports.
There is one sports center in Versoix, La Bécassière. It contains two | 77,978 | wow-train |
I enjoy fishing on the weekends. When I am able. | Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping. “Fishing” may include catching aquatic animals other than fish, such as molluscs, cephalopods, crustaceans, and echinoderms. The term is not normally applied to catching farmed fish, or to aquatic mammals, such as whales where the term whaling is more appropriate. In addition to being caught to be eaten, fish are caught as recreational | .
When Confucius's students criticized Guan Zhong as lacking propriety, crediting his ambition and achievement Confucius said of him that "It was due to Guan Zhong that Duke Huan was able to assemble the feudal lords on numerous occasions without resorting to the use of his war chariots. Such was his goodness! … Through having Guan Zhong as his minister Duke Huan became protector over the feudal lords. He brought unity and order to the entire realm so that even today people enjoy his gifts to them … I am afraid that without | 77,979 | wow-train |
A choir includes a musical group of singers. Have you ever seen or participated in one?
I have. I used to be in my church choir!
That's great. The choir and singers together make such a lush sound!
It is amazing how voices blend. Not sure how I'd sound by myself lol | Choir
A choir (; also known as a quire, chorale or chorus) is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. Most choirs are led by a conductor, who leads the performances with arm and face gestures.
A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus | ACDA Western Division, has said of the choir, "If I had to settle on just one adjective for [the] ensemble, it would be `stunning'! I am not alone in this opinion . . . [the] group's ability to change the choral sound within the variety of musical styles was simply astounding. The combination of superb musicianship and flexibility produced some of the finest musical sound ACDA has ever heard."
In April 2009, the BYU Singers attended the Cork International Choral Festival where they | 77,980 | wow-train |
I watch South Park at least once a day! Do you?
I do sometimes, but my husband watches it all the time. It's created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for comedy central
Yes! Do you know how many seasons it's been on for?
They have had I believe 19 seasons. It debuted in August of 1997 and has had some of the highest cable ratings
Wow I didn't realize it's been on that long! I believe my art teacher in high school knew one of the creators of the show.
That's cool! It's always been comedy centrals highest rated shows and is set to keep airing new episodes through 2019
Amazing! I think it probably makes a majority of the money for the channel! | towards a mature audience.
Parker and Stone developed the show from "The Spirit of Christmas", two consecutive animated shorts. The latter became one of the first Internet viral videos, ultimately leading to "South Park"'s production.
Since its debut on August 13, 1997, episodes of "South Park" have been broadcast. It debuted with great success, consistently earning the highest ratings of any basic cable program. Subsequent ratings have varied but it remains one of Comedy Central's highest rated shows, and | the episode was scheduled to be rebroadcast, Trey Parker and Matt Stone were interviewed on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight", where they stated that all of the controversy increased publicity for the episode. Parker was quoted: "But it's really like a publicist couldn't have orchestrated this any better for us. You know what I mean? It's like it's been phenomenal. Tom Cruise has done more for "South Park" than anyone I think in the world."
The episode was released in several DVDs | 77,981 | wow-train |
So many people get divorced these days. Divorce cancels the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage.
oh yea? how many people get divorced per year ?
I am not sure, but divorce laws vary considerably around the world.
ah, what else can you tell me about it | (spousal support), child visitation / access, parenting time, child support, and division of debt. In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person.
Divorce is different from annulment, which declares the marriage null and void, with legal separation or "de jure" separation (a legal process by which a married couple may formalize a "de facto" separation while remaining legally married) or with "de facto separation" (a process where the | will be shared between married spouses and unmarried spouses.
Married spouses also have to decide about whether they want to get divorced. Divorce is the legal end of a marriage, and only a judge can make you divorced. Most married spouses whose relationship has ended want to get divorced, but it's usually a low priority. Couples who are not married, including unmarried spouses, never need to get divorced.
As you can see, the sorts of family law problems a couple can have sometimes depends on what their | 77,982 | wow-train |
It seems like everyone is a vegan now. Are you a vegan? | Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who | emissions. But he is now scornful of individual action which he describes as "as good as futile", rhetorically asking "can you see everyone in a democracy volunteering to give up flying? Can you see the majority of the population becoming vegan? Can you see the majority agreeing to restrict the size of their families?" He believes that, "Even if the world went zero-carbon today that would not save us because we've gone past the point of no return." He announced his withdrawal from speaking | 77,983 | wow-train |
I have been dating a few girls recently, to no avail. Are you in the dating game?
Well, voluntarily out for a while. I enjoy the single life...at least for now :D
I think the single life is a pretty great life. I was trying to be single, but recently a very worthy woman has caught my eye. | Dating
Dating is a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner in an intimate relationship. It is a form of courtship, consisting of social activities done by the couple, either alone or with others. The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time. While the term has several meanings, the most frequent usage refers to two people exploring whether they | of people have mentioned that they see childhood things in my music but I don't look at writing songs like I'm trying to work out a fucked-up childhood or anything. It doesn't stem from problems even if unconsciously my songs are about certain times in my life. I think I'm a pretty well-adjusted person."
Discography "Bored in Chicago".
Earwig's debut single, "Dinosaur Song/Wounded Knee," was released on LFM in 1993 with their first album, "Mayfeeder, | 77,984 | wow-train |
I have a pet goldfish named Goldie. Do you have any pets?
Pets and companion animals are awesome, i have a cat myself
Nice, I like cats. They are so furry and cuddly. They are also good at catching mice.
My pet cat just likes to lie around and be pet, other companion animals like dogs are awesome too
Yeah dogs are great. They are man's best friend. They have been our companions for a very long time.
Dogs and other pets are great becuase of their playful and loyal personalities
I like small dogs like chihuahuas and poodles. They are so cute. Plus you can easily carry them. | pocket pets, while the equine and bovine group include the largest companion animals.
Pets provide their owners (or "guardians") both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can provide both the human and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to people who are living alone or elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, | Pet
A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, entertainment, or as an act of compassion such as taking in and protecting a hungry stray cat, rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, or may just be accepted as they are because they need a home.
Two of the most popular pets are dogs and cats. The technical term for a cat lover is | 77,985 | wow-train |
My favorite hobby is juggling, I also do it to make some money on the side. Do you juggle?
No, not really. But juggling is pretty awesome! Seems like it takes a lot of practice to be able to manipulate the objects!
One thing I find interesting about juggling is that if you can pick it up you can try to juggle it. Chainsaws, scarves, socks, whatever.
OMG can you really juggle chainsaws? That seems pretty scary! I thought people just juggled with ball props.
Well, personally I've never juggled chainsaws. But I've seen it be done. There are lots of different forms of juggling as well.
Yeah, definitely. Knife juggling seems to be one of them too.
It is! I recently saw a TED talk about a guy who juggles and he was demonstrating that juggling has evolved a lot over the years.
Wow - that's awesome! Seems like it's a thing that has existed throughout history and evolved since then! Apparently it's been around in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece too!
I wasn't aware of that, but I guess it makes sense it seems like a pretty natural thing to try to do. | Juggling
Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time, most often using one or two hands but also possible with feet. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as props. The most common props are balls, clubs, or rings. Some jugglers use more dramatic objects such as knives, fire | Ford noted:
I don't give 'em a lot of film to play with. In fact, Eastman used to complain that I exposed so little film. I do cut in the camera. Otherwise, if you give them a lot of film 'the committee' takes over. They start juggling scenes around and taking out this and putting in that. They can't do it with my pictures. I cut in the camera and that's it. There's not a lot of film left on the floor when | 77,986 | wow-train |
Have you ever watched the flinstones they are a cartoon that was released in america
Yes I have watched them many times.
i really like adult animation too have you ever watched the anime attack on titan?
No I have not watched that. I prefer the Flinstones, they are funny. | Toonami
Toonami ( ) is a television programming block that primarily consists of Japanese anime and American action animation. It was created by Sean Akins and Jason DeMarco and produced by Williams Street, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which is owned by AT&T's WarnerMedia. The name is a portmanteau of the words "cartoon" and "tsunami".
Toonami initially ran as an afternoon and evening block on Cartoon Network, aimed at children aged 6-12 from 1997 to 2008. In its original run, the block | idea for a soul-inspired album was born.
Hines decided to record the album concept, stating "I had a moment on stage recently where I stood back and watched them and thought 'Man, this band is hot!' and I wanted to capture in a recording how good they are when they play live." She added; "I hope you support the project because I'd really like to showcase these amazing musicians with songs that have been close to my heart since I was a child." | 77,987 | wow-train |
Hi there, my favorite food is pizza, I love the endless possibilities when it comes to toppings.
Pizza is delicious! I love vegetable and cheeze pizza the most!
Definitely a good one. I just recently found out that modern day pizza was invented in Naples. Of course other variants of the pizza have evolved in other parts of the world though.
Really? That's neat! I knew it came from Italy but I never knew it came from Naples! | by emigrants from there. This changed after World War II, when Allied troops stationed in Italy came to enjoy pizza along with other Italian foods.
Origins.
Foods similar to pizza have been made since the neolithic age. Records of people adding other ingredients to bread to make it more flavorful can be found throughout ancient history.
- In Sardinia, French and Italian archaeologists have found bread baked over 7,000 years ago. According to Professor Philippe Marinval, the local islanders leavened this bread.
- In the 6th | baked pasta, as well as vegetable soups, green salads, desserts, and soda or Japanese tea. There is also a strong tradition of using Tabasco sauce on cooked pizzas.
Pizza toppings in Japan also differ from that found in the United States. One of the unique pizza toppings found in Japan is squid. Seafood may be found on pizza everywhere, but having squid as the focal ingredient is unique to Japan.
Local crust variants also exist, for instance mochi pizza (crust made with Japanese mochi cakes) | 77,988 | wow-train |
I almost got into a traffic accident today. | Traffic collision
A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (MVC) among other terms, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage.
A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, and driver skill, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, | to run into wild and visionary views on almost every question." This account was not published until more than 60 years after the accident.
According to an account by his son John M. Rigdon, young Rigdon "borrowed all the histories he could get and began to read them. ... In this way he became a great historian, the best I ever saw. He seemed to have the history of the world on his tongue's end and he got to be a great biblical scholar as well. He was as | 77,989 | wow-train |
I have two English bulldogs who are sisters!
So cool. Do they have that distinctive pushed-in nose that's so characteristic of bulldogs?
Yes, they have a lot of wrinkles. The downside is they have a hard time breathing when they sleep.
I love their round, black, wide-set eyes. So adorable!
Me too! Mine has a lot of wrinkle creases that we have to clean with baby wipes, often.
Have you ever considered a chihuahua? It's the smallest breed of dog, maybe easier to care for!
Yes, they bark too much for me. English bulldogs only bark to alert. I fell the other day and they barked to alert my husband. | with English culture, as the BBC wrote: "to many the Bulldog is a national icon, symbolising pluck and determination." During World War II, Bulldogs were often likened to Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his defiance of Nazi Germany. When the English settled in the Americas, their Bulldogs came with them. Dedicated bulldog fanciers formed The Bulldog Club (England) in 1878, and the Bulldog Club of America in 1890.
Appearance.
Bulldogs have characteristically wide heads and shoulders along with a pronounced mandibular prognathism. | are on their backs. They should be about tall and weigh about . The males have a more square shaped physique than the females do. This breed has smaller sharp-edged ears, dark round eyes and a black nose. They have deep, flat chests and a tail that is set high.
Behavior.
They make great, affectionate family dogs, but do not trust strangers. Many can be very protective of their owners or property, so they sometimes bark when someone is coming. Owners should have patience | 77,990 | wow-train |
Hey there, I love to collect signatures, or famous people's signatures!
That is interesting whos signatures do you have | scientists, astronauts, and authors.
Some collectors may specialize in specific fields (such as Nobel Prize winners) or general topics (military leaders participating in World War I) or specific documents (i.e., signers of the Charter of the United Nations; signers of the U.S. Constitution; signers of the Israeli Declaration of Independence; signers of the Charter of the European Common Union; signers of the World War II German or Japanese surrender documents).
The collection of autographs is in decline with fans preferring selfies instead. | , a newly elected governor would have to be sworn into office within 10 days.
Those Californians wishing to run for governor were given until August 9 to file. The requirements to run were relatively low and attracted a number of interesting and strange candidates. A California citizen needed only to gather 65 signatures from their own party and pay a nonrefundable $3,500 fee to become a candidate, or in lieu of the fee collect up to 10,000 signatures from any party, the fee being prorated by the fraction of 10,000 valid signatures | 77,991 | wow-train |
I've been thinking about getting into mountain biking. Lots of mountain trails near me. Thoughts?
Very popular recently. Not many mountains around here, lots of trail bikers though. | Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain. Mountain biking can generally be broken down into multiple categories: cross country, trail riding, all mountain (also referred to as "Enduro"), downhill, freeride and dirt jumping.
This sport requires endurance, core strength and balance, bike handling skills, and self- | .
Mountain Biking Notable Trails Baden-Powell Trail.
Though it is mainly a hiking trail, many mountain bike trails end at various points along the Baden Powell which bikers use to get back to Mountain Highway. It contains ladder bridges and several technical rock features. The Baden Powell is rated a blue trail
Mountain Biking Notable Trails 38DD.
38DD is a very advanced trail which is situated between the third and fourth switchback. It is most notable for the giant drop at the opening of the trail which launches off from a massive | 77,992 | wow-train |
I have always worn glasses. Do you wear them?
Mainly at night! But yes, I've needed them for vision correction of nearsightedness since I was six!
Is nearsightedness when you can't see far away or close up? I always get them confused.
Far away! I remember marveling at the difference once I got glasses. I've mainly worn contact lenses, though since I was 13. That's back when there were only hard lenses!
Oh wow, I mainly wear contacts now too but they're soft. Do you ever wear colored contacts?
No -- you? They always looked so unnatural. Though I've got my grandpa's bright blue eyes, and people ask if I wear colored lenses. There's lots of us -- 125 M worldwide!
I always wanted blue eyes but I have brown eyes. I think the colored contacts look unnatural also. | , and may protect one's eyes against damage from excessive levels of ultraviolet light. Typical sunglasses lenses are tinted for protection against bright light or polarized to remove glare; Photochromatic glasses are clear in dark or indoor conditions, but turn into sunglasses when in they come in contact with Ultraviolet light. Most over the counter sunglasses do not have corrective power in the lenses; however, special prescription sunglasses can be made.
Specialized glasses may be used for viewing specific visual information, for example 3D glasses for 3D films (stereoscopy | flaw."
"They are the proof that something was there and no longer is. Like a stain. And the stillness of them is boggling. You can turn away but when you come back they'll still be there looking at you."
"I never have taken a picture I've intended. They're always better or worse."
"For me the subject of the picture is always more important than the picture. And more complicated. I do have a feeling for the print but I | 77,993 | wow-train |
I have always wanted to be a disc jockey. I think it would be cool to play music for people.
Yes! It would be awesome to play music to a live audience in a nightclub or dance club.
I wonder how hard it is to learn to use the equipment. I think some use turntables for special effects.
Definitely a lot of skill needed. I think it's pretty cool how they do the scratching, or scrubbing, on the turntable.
So that is what it is called. The sounds they make are really interesting. It seems like they are doing a lot of things at once. | a DJ's skills. DJs compete in scratching competitions at the DMC World DJ Championship and IDA (International DJ Association, formerly known as ITF (International Turntablist Federation). At scratching competitions, DJs can use only scratch-oriented gear (turntables, DJ mixer, digital vinyl systems or vinyl records only). In recorded hip hop songs, scratched "hooks" often use portions of other songs.
History.
History Precursors.
A rudimentary form of turntable manipulation which is related to scratching was developed in the late | He revealed that there may be collaborations with guest artists on the album. "[Collaborations] would be awesome. I think it's bad to do [them] on your first couple records, to ask people on, but I think that the third record is kind of the point where maybe you can have somebody featured. I think it would be really cool to have someone else sing a chorus on one of our songs or do a verse." When asked about the masks, he replied that they will be | 77,994 | wow-train |
I have to say, I am pretty much hooked on Starbucks. Are you a fan?
I am not, but they have been around while, they were founded in 1971 in Washington
That is quite a long time. They are from Washington right?
I am not, but they have been around while, they were founded in 1971 in Washington
They are pretty much everywhere now | Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971. As of early 2019, the company operates over 30,000 locations worldwide.
Starbucks is considered the main representative of "second wave coffee", initially distinguishing itself from other coffee-serving venues in the US by taste, quality, and customer experience while popularizing darkly roasted coffee. Since the 2000s, third wave coffee makers have targeted quality-minded coffee drinkers with hand-made coffee based on lighter roasts | I was aware of it before I came to "Emmerdale" and you think you understand it. But it's only when you are immersed in it you realise how passionately our audience care about those two characters. They have been through so much and survived it, so the audience are rooting for them and so am I fundamentally. I should also say a quick word on the Robron episode you watched this week. The writer Maxine Alderton, one of our very many talented writers, is a huge Robron fan. She | 77,995 | wow-train |
I loved the Vancouver Grizzlies, there were my favorite NBA team.
Were you a fan when they began in 1995? Did you also like the Raptors?
Yes! I was happy that Canada had two teams.
Were you still a fan of the Grizzles when they relocated in 2001?
To some extent, I thought it was cool that they were based in Vancouver.
Do you reside in the seaport city of Vancouver, or were you a fan from afar?
I was a fan from afar. They drafted Bryant Reeves from Oklahoma and that's what got me hooked. | 1995–96 Vancouver Grizzlies season
The 1995–96 NBA season was the Grizzlies' first season in the National Basketball Association. The Vancouver Grizzlies, along with the Toronto Raptors became expansion NBA franchises in 1995. They were the first NBA teams to play in Canada since 1946–47's Toronto Huskies. Under head coach Brian Winters, the Grizzlies got off to a solid start stunning the Portland Trail Blazers on the road 92–80 on November 3. Two nights later on November 5, the Grizzlies had a successful home debut at General Motors Place by beating | were a charter member of the Basketball Association of America in 1946, but that team only lasted one season; the NBA would then make a permanent expansion into Canada in 1995 when the Toronto Raptors and now-departed Vancouver Grizzlies were established.
History and expansion of major leagues International expansion.
Some of the Big Four sports leagues have looked to expand their revenues by playing overseas games in attempt to develop a wider international fan base. There has been increasing cooperation between the NBA and the Euroleague. In 2005, the two | 77,996 | wow-train |
It's sad that often pit bulls have to be euthanized due to abusive owners.
I absolutely hate that. I have never owned a pit bull but my dog is aggressive and I try to give her the best life possible.
Yeah, they are often used as fighting dogs in underground rings. They don't get any love and only know how to hurt.
That makes me so sad. I don't understand how people can be that way. | Dog fighting in the United States
Dog fighting in the United States is an activity in which fights between two game dogs are staged as a form of entertainment and gambling. Such activity has existed since the early 19th century in the United States and was gradually prohibited in all states. It continues as an underground activity in both rural and urban locations.
In the late 20th century, police and animal control law enforcement task forces of primarily local and state authorities were formed in many parts of the country to combat dog fighting | The pit bull has a long history in America. In the early 1900s the U.S. proudly used pit bulls on WWI posters to symbolize qualities that make up America - friendly, courageous, hard working and worthy of respect. I chose my name because I admire the breed for the same reasons. When I hear about pit bulls being used in dog fighting, it makes me angry. I have a choice to step into the cage to fight, but these dogs have no choice. Dog fighting is morally wrong and inhumane. | 77,997 | wow-train |
Have you ever though about being a Veterinary doctor?
No, but my friend in Germany is one. It's just that veterinarians in other countries don't get the same kind of pay and consideration that they do here in the USA.
That's interesting, I didn't know that. I don't know if I could operate on my own dog if I had to.
It would certainly be a dicey endeavor. Veterinary medicine is a professional endeavor for a reason.
That is a good point! I do like the veterinary physician that we currently have. They are a little weird. but they do a great job. | Paraveterinary worker
Paraveterinary workers are those people who assist a veterinary physician in the performance of their duties, or carry out animal health procedures autonomously as part of a veterinary care system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant and veterinary technologist, and variants with the prefix of 'animal health'.
The scope of practice varies between countries, with some countries allowing suitably qualified paraveterinary workers a scope of autonomous practice, including minor surgery, whilst others restrict | came from a boy that I know that's my friend and he kind of he wanted to be more than my friend and I was like 'look brother how many times do I have to tell you we're just friends'. I thought it would be funny to write a song about it and there weren't that many songs about it and it works for Valentine's day for all the people who are single. I don't ever want him to know that it's about him because it's awkward. I | 77,998 | wow-train |
I'm thinking about making tacos for dinner. What do I need to make them? Please inform me, for I am an ignoramus.
Ok. They are a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling.
What kind of filling? Metal shavings?
Metal filling made me laugh, the filling can be beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety.
Ah, so I had it wrong all along! That's probably why my wife doesn't want me to make tacos anymore. What kind of seafood should I throw in there? Barnacles? Plankton?
Taco can be eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado
Well, I did know that. But back to my previous question - barnacles or plankton? Or maybe sea cucumber? | precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of "Diccionario de la Lengua Española", the word "taco" describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, | Taco
A taco (, , ) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing great versatility and variety. Tacos are generally eaten without utensils, often garnished with salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
Etymology.
The origins of the taco are not | 77,999 | wow-train |
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