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I love going to the grocery store and seeing the selection of produce. | Grocery store
A grocery store or grocer's shop is a retail shop that primarily sells food. A grocer is a bulk seller of food.
Grocery stores also offer non-perishable foods that are packaged in bottles, boxes, and cans; some also have bakeries, butchers, delis, and fresh produce. Large grocery stores that stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items, are called supermarkets. Some large supermarkets also include a pharmacy, and customer service, redemption, and | Health food store
A health food store or health food shop is a type of grocery store that primarily sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and often nutritional supplements. Health food stores typically offer a wider or more specialized selection of foods than conventional grocery stores for their customers, for example athletes and bodybuilders, people with special dietary needs, such as people who are allergic to the gluten in wheat or some other substance, or have diabetes mellitus, and for people who observe vegetarian, vegan, raw food | 78,200 | wow-train |
I like to hike on the Ozark Trail. It is a trail in the Missouri Ozarks.
I've never went hiking before! Where is the Ozark Trail located?
It is in the US state Missouri. It will eventually reach from St. Louis to Arkansas when it is completed.
That sounds like a long journey. How do people get started in hiking?
You just start walking, haha. There will also be horseback riding, mountain biking, and trail camping available on the Ozark Trail.
What about gear? Anything you recommend or have any tips for beginners? Wow that sounds fun, definitely add Ozark Trial to my bucket list. | Trail
A trail is usually a path, track or unpaved lane or road. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland path or footpath is the preferred term for a walking trail. The term is also applied, in North America, to routes along rivers, and sometimes to highways. In the US, the term was historically used for a route into or through wild territory used by emigrants (e.g. the Oregon Trail). In the USA "trace" is a synonym for trail, as in Natchez Trace | Ozark Trail (hiking trail)
The Ozark Trail is a hiking, backpacking, and, in many places, biking and equestrian trail under construction in the Missouri Ozarks in the United States. It is intended to reach from St. Louis to Arkansas. Over of the trail have been completed as of 2008, and the estimated length when finished will be at least . When joined to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, the full hiking distance from end to end will be at least , not including a large loop through the | 78,201 | wow-train |
I have two border collie dogs, do you like them? They were specifically bred for intelligence and obedience!
Yes, I actually used to have one. He now lives with my ex girlfriend. Do you work yours? Ours worked on my horse ranch.
No, i live in the city :) I love them though, they're even considered as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs.
Yes, mine could go to the fridge and bring back a water bottle then head out to work the horses.
That is actually amazing! i need to teach mine how to do that haha. As well as intelligence, they are also extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic. They often complete with great success i sheepdog trials and dog sports so its no surprise that yours were good at working the horses.
It's so cool to learn new things about my fur baby. I knew she was smart but did not know how smart. | 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 | about it now is that we actually got a call from Barack Obama's people saying they'd heard the song, they felt its theme really suited their campaign, and that they'd love to feature it on their fundraising record 'Yes We Can; Voices Of A Grass Roots Movement'! You know, as soon as they told me that, I was like 'You don't even have to ASK! You can use ANY of my songs for ANYTHING to do with Barack Obama!'!"
Music video | 78,202 | wow-train |
Hey, I work in an animal shelter - do you know anything about animal shelters?
I do not know much about it, but those type of shelter carries a lot of species or just dogs?
Yes we have plenty of species of dogs, most of them are very social and friendly.
and they are free of diseases?
Some of the dogs are sick and have some disabilities, but many are healthy and looking for an adoptive family.
it is so nice that they have people looking for them, if I am interested on adopting how I need to pay? | or religious sanction. Historically, some societies have enacted specific laws governing adoption; where others have tried to achieve adoption through less formal means, notably via contracts that specified inheritance rights and parental responsibilities without an accompanying transfer of filiation. Modern systems of adoption, arising in the 20th century, tend to be governed by comprehensive statutes and regulations.
History.
History Antiquity.
- Adoption for the well-born
While the modern form of adoption emerged in the United States, forms of the practice appeared throughout history. | . When these animals have nowhere to go and no one to care for them, it becomes a situation that society needs to make a decision about. Animal shelters have become one solution for the issue of these homeless animals, but then the question becomes, what do we do with them then? This question is controversial, in that not all of them can be adopted. As a result many animals are euthanized, a fate extremely controversial in itself.
Sue Sternberg, the founder of an animal shelter in rural area | 78,203 | wow-train |
I wear glasses but don't know anything about them, can you tell me more?
They are also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are devices consisting of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes,
Ok that cool
Safety glasses provide eye protection against flying debris
when was the first glass invented | Glasses
Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are devices consisting of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically using a bridge over the nose and arms which rest over the ears.
Glasses are typically used for vision correction, such as with reading glasses and glasses used for nearsightedness.
Safety glasses provide eye protection against flying debris for construction workers or lab technicians; these glasses may have protection for the sides of the eyes as well as | diopter steps (0.25 D) because most people cannot generally distinguish between smaller increments (ex. eighth-diopter steps / 0.125 D).
Non-Surgical Visual Correction Corrective lens Glasses.
Glasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays.
Modern glasses are typically supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple arms placed over the ears. Historical types include the "pince | 78,204 | wow-train |
I love to cook but I am not very good at it, do you cook well? | Cooking
Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants | and will have to trouble you for a little dinner." Doctor, looking up sadly, sighing and rubbing his eyes, said, "Friends, I am very sorry it is so, but I have been very poorly for some days; have no appetite and have not cooked anything, nor have I prepared anything to cook." The two, making themselves very free, opened the cupboard and continued, "Well, Doctor, as you are sick, we can cook a little for ourselves." Doctor—"I do | 78,205 | wow-train |
Have you ever played blackjack? it is a complex game
Yes and no wonder it is the most widely played casino banking game in the world.
What are the odds of winning it?
Well the card game is usually between several players and a dealer, so the odds would depend on that.
Oh okay, does anyone play professionally
In most other countries, the dealer is usually a professional and many people play it professionally as well.
That is cool, is card counting a strategy in blackjack? | dealt two cards, normally one up (exposed) and one down
(hidden). In most other countries, the dealer receives one card face up. The value of cards two through ten is their pip value (2 through 10). Face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) are all worth ten. Aces can be worth one or eleven. A hand's value is the sum of the card values. Players are allowed to draw additional cards to improve their hands. A hand with an ace | Blackjack
Blackjack is the American variant of a globally popular banking game known as Twenty-One, whose relatives include Pontoon and Vingt-et-Un. It is a comparing card game between one or more players and a dealer, where each player in turn competes against the dealer. Players do not compete against each other. It is played with one or more decks of 52 cards, and is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer in one | 78,206 | wow-train |
Hello! I just love the ocean. Its a big body of saline water.
Hey there. I'm like the complete opposite. I think that it's very beautiful, but I'm not all that impressed with the beach.
Understandable! Have you been to any oceans before? I've visited the Indian, Atlantic, Arctic, and the Pacific.
Oh wow! I have only been to the Atlantic. Are you a frequent traveler?
Yes i am! I need to earn points from one of those frequent flyer programs
What do you like most about the ocean? | partly or fully enclosed by land, though "the sea" refers also to the oceans.
Saline water covers approximately and is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas, with the ocean covering approximately 71% of Earth's surface and 90% of the Earth's biosphere. The ocean contains 97% of Earth's water, and oceanographers have stated that less than 5% of the World Ocean has been explored. The total volume is approximately 1.35 billion cubic kilometers (320 million cu mi) with an average | new album that part of me is coming through. I'm not really holding back on this record. It's very much about baring my soul. I've never really let it all out before in the studio like I did on this album." He also said, "Although my single releases have not been exactly repeats of each other, I think there is a trap that some people in this business fall into. They have a hit with one type of song and then try to do another one just like | 78,207 | wow-train |
What do you know about children with Autism? Do you believe it is triggered by vaccines?
I do not personally feell it is caused by vaccines, but I know its mainly from both genetic and environmental factors
At what age do children usually begin to show signs of the disorder? | Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs during the first three years of their child's life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace before worsening.
Autism is associated with a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors during pregnancy include certain infections, such as rubella, toxins including valproic acid, alcohol, cocaine, pesticides and air pollution, fetal | that autism is caused by a genetic defect and should be addressed by targeting the autism gene(s), and the fringe theory that autism is caused by environmental factors like vaccines and pollution and could be cured by addressing environmental causes.
The movement is controversial. There are a wide variety of both supportive and critical opinions about the movement among people who are autistic or associated with people with autism. A common criticism leveled against autistic activists is that the majority of them are "high-functioning" or have Asperger syndrome and do | 78,208 | wow-train |
I love to spend time at the beach. I love the sound of waves.
I visited the Miami beach beach which is a landform alongside a body of water
I have been there. I would not want to live there in a hurricane though.
It has a man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, and showers.
They have to keep pumping in more sand I think to combat erosion. | Soil erosion
Soil erosion is the displacement of the upper layer of soil, it is one form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic activity of erosive agents, that is, water, ice (glaciers), snow, air (wind), plants, animals, and humans. In accordance with these agents, erosion is sometimes divided into water erosion, glacial erosion, snow erosion, wind (aeolean) erosion, zoogenic erosion, and anthropogenic erosion.
Soil erosion may be a slow | 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 | 78,209 | wow-train |
I like Toyota cars a lot.
Yes me too, my favorite model is the toyotaq mark II mid size sedan manufactured un japan by toyota between 68 and 04
That's a good one! I like Chevrolet cars a lot too, they're some of my favorite ones.
i like better japanese cars like toyotas, company was founded by kiichiro toyoda in 1937, so many years building great cars
Yes Japan is great at producing them. How about Suzuki? Isn't it also a Japanese company? | Suzuki
Suzuki has over 45,000 employees and has 35 production facilities in 23 countries, and 133 distributors in 192 countries. The worldwide sales volume of automobiles is the world's tenth largest, while domestic sales volume is the third largest in the country.
Suzuki’s domestic motorcycle sales volume is the third largest in Japan.
History.
In 1909, Michio Suzuki (1887–1982) founded the Suzuki Loom Works in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan. Business boomed as Suzuki built weaving looms for Japan's giant | . I like Homer, too. Homer comes very naturally to me: I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing. A lot of my favorite episodes are the ones when Homer and Lisa are in conflict with each other ... They're very human, I think that's their appeal."
Scully became showrunner of "The Simpsons" in 1997, during its ninth season. As showrunner and executive producer, Scully said his aim was to "not wreck the show", and he headed | 78,210 | wow-train |
Have you ever seen Family Guy? It's an animated comedy created by Seth MacFarlane.
Family Guy is hilarious! I feel like it has been on forever! | "The Life of Larry" and "Larry & Steve". MacFarlane redesigned the films' protagonist, Larry, and his dog, Steve, and renamed them Peter and Brian, respectively. MacFarlane pitched a seven-minute pilot to Fox in 1998, and the show was greenlit and began production. Shortly after the third season of "Family Guy" had aired in 2002, Fox canceled the series with one episode left unaired. Adult Swim aired that episode in 2003, finishing the series' original run. However, | joined her in criticizing Islam or depicting the prophet Muhammed; instead, much like Maher and Stewart, they merely praised her for her efforts and condemned the idea of censorship. Norris herself went into hiding, shortly thereafter, on the advice of the FBI. Animated comedy series "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane voiced this ambivalence on the part of the creative community, saying "No one is a bigger critic of organized religion than I am", but nevertheless added, "It's tricky. You pick your battles. | 78,211 | wow-train |
I usually find myself wanting to do more things at night, which can kind of put a damper on being able to do things with people when they have to work early. | Night owl (person)
A night owl, evening person or simply owl, is a person who tends to stay up until late at night, or the early hours of the morning. Night owls who are involuntarily unable to fall asleep for several hours after a normal time may have delayed sleep phase syndrome.
The opposite of a night owl is an early bird – a lark as opposed to an owl – which is someone who tends to begin sleeping at a time that is considered early and also wakes early. | an interview with Digital Spy, Lewis explained "I wanted to do something a bit different and the chance to work with Akon came about. I'm really pleased with how it's turned out and it's great that it's different, rather than what I always do."
Music and lyrics.
Commenting on the album's lyrics, Lewis said, "[They] reflect things that I'm really passionate about. I have to be able to put myself in the song for it to ring true to | 78,212 | wow-train |
I drive a Honda Civic.
That's very cool, is it your first choice of a car, or do you have another car you prefer more than the civic? | Honda Civic
The is a line of cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upscale, moving into the compact car segment. EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class. The Civic coupe is still considered a compact | - Honda Civic Type R - "slower and slightly less economical than the old one"
Cars mentioned Jaguar.
- Jaguar XJ-R 4.2 V8 Supercharged - "Makes you look a little bit cool. Cool, and when you're stuck at the lights surrounded by a million Mercs, a little bit smug as well"
- Jaguar XKR 4.2 litre V8 Supercharged - "wonderfully soft and compliant...a car you can dream about"
Cars mentioned Koenigsegg.
- Koenigsegg CCX - at that time the fastest car | 78,213 | wow-train |
I am a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs. They play in the Western Confrence of the NBA
I love watching NBA! How old is that team?
They actually came from the old ABA and moved over to the NBA in 1976 after the merger.
What is the ABA? I am unfamiliar with that term. | American Basketball Association
The original American Basketball Association (ABA) was a men's professional basketball league, from 1967 to 1976. The ABA ceased to exist with the American Basketball Association–National Basketball Association merger in 1976, leading to several teams joining the National Basketball Association and to the introduction of the 3-point shot in the NBA in 1979.
League history.
The ABA was conceived at a time stretching from 1960 through the mid-1970s when numerous upstart leagues were challenging, with varying degrees of success, the established major | San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
The Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABA–NBA merger and are the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. | 78,214 | wow-train |
Walmart is such a great store, since they have pretty damn good prices.
yes, Walmart, is an American multinational retail corporation
Oh cool, how long have they been around?
it has been a while, the company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969.
Damn that's quite a while! Where did they start out? | Walmart
Walmart Inc. (; formerly Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962 and incorporated on October 31, 1969. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses. Walmart has 11,368 stores and clubs in 27countries, operating under 55 differentnames. The company operates under the name Walmart in the United States and Canada, as Walmart de México | new levels and this title is simply a prayer request asking God to damn or condemn all the evil around us. Many chains have joined us in making such a statement. Walmart, unfortunately, has not. The odd thing is of all the chains out there we assumed Walmart would be one to understand exactly what our point and purpose is. Unfortunately not. Although we respect their decision and what's done is done, it's frustrating to see something that's meant for good get misinterpreted and misunderstood."
Personnel | 78,215 | wow-train |
I love to read, I do it nearly every day.
I love to read too. Do you prefer novels or poetry? | American literature
American literature is literature written or produced in the United States of America and its preceding colonies (for specific discussions of poetry and theater, see Poetry of the United States and Theater in the United States). Before the founding of the United States, the British colonies on the eastern coast of the present-day United States were heavily influenced by English literature. The American literary tradition thus began as part of the broader tradition of English literature.
The revolutionary period is notable for the political writings of Benjamin | hold onto the light, to enjoy the sun, to eat every day, to read books, to what extent all this seems to be wished, forced. Deep down, you feel that you do not live, that you are vegetating, that you are floating." In another letter, she said, "The beings that I love the most have died or are absent and I see this strange fact: I live increasingly away from the beings that surround me, and I take refuge in memories, in the | 78,216 | wow-train |
I like to swim although I am not super fast, do you swim at all?
I just learnet that swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body?
That makes sense, I was always amazed that we can float, I weigh 190 pounds but I still float, that is so odd to me
Yes, I human can learn to swim within weeks of been born
That is sort of a surprise, babies cannot even walk for a long time after that. That is very interesting! | 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 | recalled that she used to "go to the swim club on the Upper West Side and go swimming and walk from there to the recording studio. It was impossible for me to reach there at morning." Rodgers recalled that Madonna was a real hard worker and incredibly tenacious. He commented: "I am always amazed by Madonna's incredible judgement when it comes to making pop records. I've never seen anyone do it better, and that's the truth. When we did that album, it was the perfect union | 78,217 | wow-train |
I love spicy food.
A spice can be a seed, a fruit, root, bark, or any other plant substance that is used to color and flavor food.
What are some of the most common spices?
Cinnamon and black pepper are the spices that began the spice trade in 2000 BCE.
Wow, that was a long time ago. Which countries were involved in the spice trade?
It first developed throughout South Asia and Middle East back then.
I see. What else can you tell me about spices?
The word "spice" came from an old french word "epice" that came from the latin root "spec" that refers to "appearance, sort, kind"
Weird, who would have thought "spice" originated from a such a vague word. | , the noun referring to "appearance, sort, kind": "species" has the same root. By 1000 BCE, medical systems based upon herbs could be found in China, Korea, and India. Early uses were connected with magic, medicine, religion, tradition, and preservation.
Cloves were used in Mesopotamia by 1700 BCE. The ancient Indian epic Ramayana mentions cloves. The Romans had cloves in the 1st century CE, as Pliny the Elder wrote about them.
The earliest written records of spices | Spice
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobial properties. This may explain why spices are more commonly used in warmer climates, which have more infectious diseases, and why the use of spices is prominent in meat, which is particularly susceptible to spoiling. Spices are sometimes used | 78,218 | wow-train |
Most of my friends are extroverts, but I'm an introvert | Extraversion and introversion
The trait of extraversion–introversion is a central dimension of human personality theories. The terms "introversion" and "extraversion" were popularized by Carl Jung, although both the popular understanding and psychological usage differ from his original intent. Extraversion tends to be manifested in outgoing, talkative, energetic behavior, whereas introversion is manifested in more reserved and solitary behavior. Virtually all comprehensive models of personality include these concepts in various forms. Examples include the Big Five model, Jung's analytical psychology, Hans Eysenck's | of personality is where we fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, and that one's place on this continuum "influences our choice of friends and mates, how we make conversation, resolve differences, and show love. It affects the careers we choose and whether or not we succeed at them."
Content and concepts Introverts acting as "pseudo-extroverts".
According to Cain, in a culture that is biased against them, introverts are pressured to "act" like extroverts instead of embracing their serious, often | 78,219 | wow-train |
Britney Spears was really popular when I was a kid
Spears is an American singer and song writer!
How many albums has she released?
She made "I Did it Again" as a Teen, somehow
That song still gets stuck in my head sometimes lol | Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she appeared in stage productions and television series, before signing with Jive Records in 1997. Spears's first two studio albums, "...Baby One More Time" (1999) and "Oops!... I Did It Again" (2000), were global successes and made her the best-selling teenage artist of all- | Stronger (Britney Spears song)
"Stronger" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her second studio album, "Oops!... I Did It Again" (2000). It was released on November 13, 2000, by Jive Records as the third single of the album. After meeting with producers Max Martin and Rami in Sweden, the singer recorded several songs for the album, including "Stronger". The teen pop and dance-pop song has self-empowerment lyrics about a girl who | 78,220 | wow-train |
i am interested in hiking, i like the long, vigorous walk, usually on trials in the countryside
Hey! I just started hiking a little bit this summer, too! But I kind of want to get more into it. Can you give me a bit of an intro into it?
well it depends where you are as in the UK, hiking is considered walking whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps!
I think I've heard that before! I always find that goofy. Is there anything historic related to hiking? Any good hiking trails/mountains/etc.? | the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits.
Related terms.
In the United States, Canada, the | super dubby and old sounding, like Motown or Buddy Holly just a little bit." He acknowledged the Beach Boys as a partial influence on his vocals, but stated that "I feel like if you do multi-part vocal harmonies you're gonna get that no matter what, especially if you put a bunch of reverb on it or make it sound kind of spacey. [...] I certainly don't want to sound like anybody else if I can." He invoked his time in a high school chamber | 78,221 | wow-train |
Blue is one of the tree primary colors of pigments.
What are the other primary color pigments? | RGB color model
The RGB color model is an additive color model in which red, green and blue light are added together in various ways to reproduce a broad array of colors. The name of the model comes from the initials of the three additive primary colors, red, green, and blue.
The main purpose of the RGB color model is for the sensing, representation, and display of images in electronic systems, such as televisions and computers, though it has also been used in conventional photography. Before the | more vibrant and pure colors than the traditional process of mixing pigments. Mixing pigments physically is a subtractive process with cyan, magenta, and yellow being the primary colors. On the other hand, if colored light is mixed together, an additive mixture results, a process in which the primary colors are red, green and blue. The optical mixture which characterized Divisionism — the process of mixing color by juxtaposing pigments — is different from either additive or subtractive mixture, although combining colors in optical mixture functions the same way as additive | 78,222 | wow-train |
Lamborghinis are my favorite kind of cars.
They are excellent looking vehicles. How reliable are they? | Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. () is an Italian brand and manufacturer of luxury sports cars and SUVs based in Sant'Agata Bolognese and tractors Lamborghini Trattori in Pieve di Cento, Italy. The company is owned by the Volkswagen Group through its subsidiary Audi.
Ferruccio Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturing magnate, founded Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963 to compete with established marques, including Ferrari. The company gained wide acclaim in 1966 for the Miura sports coupé, which established rear mid-engine, rear wheel drive as | powerful sportscars to perform time trials. They state that cars such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins are regularly seen using the tunnel as a racetrack at night. The average speed of vehicles travelling through the tunnels is now monitored by SPECS speed cameras.
Environmental considerations.
From the outset a tunnel was built rather than a cutting being dug to avoid spoiling an area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, much of which is owned by the National Trust. Before digging started an environmental survey was | 78,223 | wow-train |
I brew my own beer. Have you evert home brewed?
No, but I know plenty of people who have. That's just when you brew beer at home for personal use, right? You don't sell it.
Do you know anything about the process?
Nah, not much. I know that people have been homebrewing for thousands of years, though. Even though it isn't legal everywhere lol
I wonder when beer was brew for domestic use. Do you have any idea? | 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 | , “I just love this country so much and I would never have been able to be where I am if I wasn't in America so we decided to come up with this track. I just want people to know that I love my country, this is home. Even though I wasn't born here, I'm so proud to be here” She also stated, “People have kind of forgotten that working hard is huge, and that's what you need to do to get where you want. You | 78,224 | wow-train |
Steaks are usually made on a grill, pan friend or broiled. I like mine grilled!
I like them when they are medium rare the most | Steak
A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak cut from the plate, the flank steak cut from the abdominal muscles, and the silverfinger steak cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. In a larger sense, fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak, and many more varieties of steak are known.
Steak is usually grilled, but can be pan | Beefsteak
A beef steak is a flat cut of beef, with parallel faces spaced to a thickness of , usually cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers, with a raw mass in common restaurant service ranging from . Beef steaks are usually grilled, pan fried, or broiled. The more tender cuts from the loin and rib are cooked quickly, using dry heat, and served whole. Less tender cuts from the chuck or round are cooked with moist heat or are mechanically tenderized ("cf." cube steak). | 78,225 | wow-train |
My parents divorced before I was 1, and they had to determine alimony and child support. Did your parents stay together?
They did, until my mother passed away after over 33 years of marriage. | (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 | I wrote the story of Candy, one of what some decided was "Who is her mother is not the theme". Whoever are your parents, you must accept your destiny and stand on your own feet---I wanted to say so. When I started to write the story, it was two years after my mother passed away. My father passed away at my 12th year, I lived in solitude because I am the only child of them. Looking back on my years of writing Candy story, I realize that | 78,226 | wow-train |
What do you know about dance? It is truly my passion.
I don't know a great deal about dance except that I am a terrible dancer! lol Do you like to dance?
I know that dance is a type of art where you perform.
Have you ever been to the ballet? I would love to go sometime. | Dance
Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin.
An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social | standing ovation from the crowd and all three judges—Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, and Adam Shankman. Host Cat Deeley commented "I have never, never, in 'So You Think You Can Dance' history, heard a roar from a crowd like this - ever." Lythgoe called the concept "brilliant... This is about a ballet dancer doing the most incredible hip-hop... If this routine and you are not up for an Emmy with Napoleon and Tabitha next year, I don't know why not. | 78,227 | wow-train |
mainecoons are cool cats, also make sure to spell it as one word or you get flagged for racism
They are one of the largest domesticated breeds. Thank you for that information.
no problem, they are very fluffy and cute
They are also one of the olderst natural breeds! Specifically to maine! That makes sense given the name eh? haha
oh really thats cool
Its true! It's also one of the more popular cat breeds in the world at this time
i used to have one | -haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the more popular cat breeds in the USA.
The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant." It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, rectangular body shape, an uneven two layered coat with longer guard hairs with a silky satin under layer undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The | as its name suggests, originates from the Cycladic Islands in the Aegean Sea, where they occur as a natural landrace. Aegeans are considered one of the oldest domesticated cat breeds. They are common as feral cats in Greece and Turkey, where they are found amongst fishing ports begging for food. In Greece, Aegean cats are considered a national treasure.
Aegean cats as pets.
Although the Aegean has only very recently begun to be bred systematically, it has been domesticated for many centuries and thus has become adapted very | 78,228 | wow-train |
There are so many countries in the world - regions identified as distinct entities
I know I read once how many there were but I lost track, do you know? | is subject to the independent exercise of legal jurisdiction. There is no hard and fast definition of what regions are countries and which are not.
"Countries" can refer both to sovereign states and to other political entities, while other times it can refer only to states. For example, the "CIA World Factbook" uses the word in its "Country name" field to refer to "a wide variety of dependencies, areas of special sovereignty, uninhabited islands, and other entities in addition to the traditional countries or | . I really wasn't. I did belong to many of the clubs and was in leadership on yearbook and did the musical theater route, so I had friends in all areas, but I certainly did not know what to wear, did not know how to do my hair, all those things." She added: "I think that it shows that regardless of who you are and what group you belong to, that there are so many emotions behind each person in high school. Sometimes with teens, writers or | 78,229 | wow-train |
I'm studying to be a dentist. | Dentist
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists.
History.
History Middle Ages.
In China as well as France, the first people to perform dentistry were barbers. They have been categorized into 2 distinct groups: guild | and I had this Asian dentist who wrote a letter in pidgin English saying 'oh I'm gonna be your new dentist now, if you wanna use your old dentist you have to do this, but if you happy with you need do nothing' and it was in brackets and it was like 'Wow.' So we kept that because it suits what we do". Although the album is technically a compilation of the previous EPs plus new songs Umlaut and 2 Up 2 Down, it is largely considered to | 78,230 | wow-train |
I like Budweiser beer, do you?
Yeah, Budweiser is a good American-Style beer. It has an exceptional taste, don't you think?
It does have a hearty, robust flavor. I don't know much about beer though; how does it compare to international ales?
Well, it is one of the largest sellers in the US and is available in over 80 markets worldwide, so I think that speaks for itself.
That's pretty impressive! Didn't they rename their beer "America" once?
I never heard of that, I know in the European Union it's marketed as "Bud" though.
Maybe it was just a special promotion. Can you tell me any other interesting facts about beer in general? I'm really uneducated about it in general.
Well some beers are produced with the use of rice, other things used in it can be hops or barley malt. That's what Budweiser has anyway but there is many other ones that contain all that.
Rice beer! Never heard of that. I've seen people grow hops before. They're neat plants, long vines. | Beer
Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and | ) / The Greatest Day In Your Life
List of Jingles 1976.
- Exxon / Energy For A Strong America
- Prestone Anti-Freeze / You Know It Protects
- Midas Muffler / Don't Compromise, Midasize
- Anheuser Busch Natural Light [beer] / Won't Fill You Up, So It Won't Slow You Down
- Budweiser Beer / When You Say Budweiser?
- General Foods International Coffees / It's Our Flavor That Makes Us Special
- Sunbeam Bread / A Sunwich Is Better | 78,231 | wow-train |
I volunteer once a month to work on an animal shelter.It is very gratificating.
Oh really? I would love to do that someday. | Animal shelter
An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray | really also wanted to read it and I wanted to see what someone else would do with it." Dini approached Andreyko about the project because they had previously worked together on the 2016 comics anthology "Love Is Love" and Dini was impressed by the Andreyko's sense of humor and understanding of the characters. Andreyko considered it a privilege to work with Dini and readily agreed.
Meeting regularly over dinner, the writers found that the story came naturally once they settled on the basic premise. Andreyko described the plot as " | 78,232 | wow-train |
I got a divorce awhile back. It wasn't very fun.
I can only imagine. There's not a lot that can be said about a divorce that's happy, especially if the reason is some kind of sexual incompatibility
Yeah or especially when there are kids involved.
Did you run into any strange divroce laws particular to your region of the world?
No not really, but I hear there are lots of them. | (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 | held up there and we couldn’t pass and if I did try to make moves or try to make a pass, I got cutoff.”
Jeff Gordon, who finished sixth in his final substitute ride in the No. 88 car, said that "like Homestead, you don't really know how special some of those moments are until years down the road. Maybe that's just my personality when I can reflect on it, go back through my career. This has really done a lot for me integrating into | 78,233 | wow-train |
Hi! I am a fulltime student studying Radiology at a local college.
Ah - the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases within the body. I'm actually a radiologist, let me know what I can help you with.
Oh really? I just only started myself, maybe you can tell me some more about the technical aspects of it. | Radiology
Radiology is the medical specialty that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the human body.
A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of usually minimally invasive medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear | plea "for a chance to apologize to an unidentified lover", with Bieber asking forgiveness, "saying that he misses 'more than just [her] body'" and "hoping they can 'both say the words and forget this.'" During the song, he sings: "I know you know that I made those mistakes maybe once or twice/ By once or twice I mean maybe a couple of hundred times. So let me, so let me redeem myself tonight/ Because I just need one more shot | 78,234 | wow-train |
I love onions, one of my favorite vegetables to put with nearly anything
Me too, its my favorite ingredients, which country did it originate from?
Its ancestral origin is actually unknown but was cultivated by a few regions
So which part of the country uses it most?
many types of onions like chinese onions, japanese bucnhing onions, and shallots are used by nearly every society
OK, what specie is the best?
depends what you like, shallots, chinese onions and chives are meeant for different things
OK, are onions medicinal? | Onion
The onion ("Allium cepa" L., from Latin "cepa" "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus "Allium". Its close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion.
This genus also contains several other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion ("Allium fistulosum"), the tree onion ( | .
The ingredients include water, sugar, salt, vegetables (onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers), spices, pepper, mustard, turmeric, modified corn starch, hydrolized vegetable protein, sodium benzoate.
Many Costa Rican dishes are prepared with Salsa Lizano, and it is ubiquitous on restaurant tables in its country of origin. It is commonly used with gallo pinto and tamales, and is also considered particularly complementary with eggs, rice, beans, fish, cheese, curries, and as a marinade for meat | 78,235 | wow-train |
I love surfing! It's tough to find waves suitable for surfing around me, which are usually found in the ocean, but they can also be found in lakes or rivers.
Surfing looks like a relaxing activity that takes a lot of skill
Yeah, it definitely requires skill and balance! You have to ride on the face of the wave which then carries you towards the shoreline.
Yes, I love that there is a lot of gear you can use and the surfboard have a lot of cool designs | Surfboard
A surfboard is an elongated platform used in surfing. Surfboards are relatively light, but are strong enough to support an individual standing on them while riding an ocean wave. They were invented in ancient Hawaii, where they were known as "papa he'e nalu" in the Hawaiian language, they were usually made of wood from local trees, such as koa, and were often over in length and extremely heavy. Major advances over the years include the addition of one or more fins (skegs) on the bottom rear | 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" | 78,236 | wow-train |
I am so happy I have only been in one minor traffic collision my whole life! | 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, | ...] Sometimes I don't call my method 'montage'. I'm involved in a process of creating unity. In a sense I've eliminated montage: by creating the film through montage, I have destroyed montage. In the totality, in the wholeness of one of my films, there is no montage, no collision, so as a result montage has been destroyed. In Eisenstein every element means something. For me the individual fragments don't mean anything anymore. Only the whole film has the meaning [... | 78,237 | wow-train |
My favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip. | Ice cream
Ice cream (derived from earlier iced cream or cream ice) is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It may be made from dairy milk or cream, or soy, cashew, coconut or almond milk, and is flavored with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and any spice, such as cocoa or vanilla. Colourings are usually added, in addition to stabilizers. The mixture is stirred to incorporate air spaces and cooled below the freezing point of water to prevent detectable | Mint chocolate chip
Mint chocolate chip is an ice cream flavor composed of ice cream with small mint chocolate chips. In some cases the liqueur crème de menthe is used to provide the mint flavor, but in most cases peppermint or spearmint flavoring is used. Food coloring is usually added to make it green, but it may be beige or white in "all natural" or "organic" varieties.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), 3% of all ice cream sold in 2000 was mint | 78,238 | wow-train |
I have always wanted a Pug. They are so ugly they are cute. | Pug
The pug is a breed of dog with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.
Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the sixteenth century and were popularized in Western Europe by the House of Orange of the Netherlands, and the House of Stuart. In the United Kingdom, in the nineteenth | from this issue can be tough, but there are certain things that a child will do that should give a red flag that they are being bullied. Such as if they post a video or a picture on Instagram with comments like "Am I ugly? Someone said I was but is it true?" or "Am I cute?". A cyberbully could have said nasty words to that child and the victim could be looking for compliments. If the victim is always online wondering when the bully will strike next that | 78,239 | wow-train |
This is an island in in the Caribbean region of North America.
Which island are you talking about?
Oh im sorry, I am talking about Barbados
oh ok, what is the capital of Barbados ?
The capital is called Bridgetown
When was the country founded? | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and south-east of Martinique and north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados is outside the principal Atlantic hurricane belt. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.
Inhabited by Kalinago people since the 13th century, and prior to that by other Amerindians, Barbados was visited by Spanish navigators in the late 15th century and claimed for the Spanish Crown. It first appeared in a Spanish map in 1511. The Portuguese Empire claimed the island between 1532 and 1536, but later abandoned it in 1620 | Streisand is referenced as "her," to which the discussion goes "her who?" "her" "oh...her." This is slightly reminiscent of the movie Little Shop of Horrors when Rick Moranis and Steve Martin are talking about Audrey, who the dentist had physically abused, where Steve asks "what did I ever do to you" and Rick answers "it wasn't what you did to me, it was what you did to her" Steve: "her? oh...her"
Reception | 78,240 | wow-train |
Sadly, a skunk keeps hounding my house for food.
Oh, be careful. They have well-muscled legs and long front claws they dig with. I learned not to make one angry the hard way
I agree, I usually keep a shotgun outside just to be safe. Oh no, what happened?
Well, uually we have a cream colored cat that is a stray we feed and usually runs in the house, we get him out...no biggie. This day I seen a cream or white and black colored cat (I thought) when he ran in my house he sprayed everywhere and started digging on the walls
Oh my, thats sounds like quite an unfortunate and hilarious event. I hope everything is okay now!
Yes, we insisted he leave. I know skunks are part of the Mephitidae family but they aren't allowed to be part of mine. I smelled like a skunk for weeks and for some reason I was UA-ed at work. Skunks are trouble makers
Ha! I totally agree. Those devious little animals just love picking on innocent folks! | Skunk
Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest Old World relatives the stink badgers. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.
Etymology.
The word "skunk" is an Americanism from the 1630s, the | Skunk species vary in size from about long and in weight from about (spotted skunks) to (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging.
Although the most common fur color is black and white, some skunks are brown or grey and a few are cream-colored. All skunks are striped, even from birth. They may have a single thick stripe across back and tail, two thinner stripes, or a series | 78,241 | wow-train |
I love it when Halloween comes around on the on 31st of October, also known as Allhalloween. How about you?
yeah, its a good time, normally try and go to a party or something with people.
Me too, I like the parties and the costumes. Halloween actually originated from the ancient Celtic harvest festivals
What is your favourite scary movie? | Scary Movie
Scary Movie is a 2000 American horror comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film is a parody of the horror, slasher, and mystery film genres. Several 1990s films and TV shows are spoofed, and the script is primarily based on the horror films "Scream" (1996), "Scream 2" (1997), and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997).
Despite a mixed critical reception, the film has since attracted a large cult following, and | many Halloween traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain; that such festivals may have had pagan roots; and that Samhain itself was Christianized as Halloween by the early Church. Some believe, however, that Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, separate from ancient festivals like Samhain.
Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising and souling), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks | 78,242 | wow-train |
I'm thinking about going to Argentina in a few months for vacation. What are some places I should visit? | Argentina
Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic (), is a country located mostly in the southern half of South America. Sharing the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, the country is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. With a mainland area of , Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the fourth largest in the Americas, and | ) posted:
What I worry about is kids growing up in a society where they say 'if I send this email or if I visit this website, then somebody may think I'm a terrorist. I'm not going to talk about this issue, I'm not going to read this book, I'm not going to explore this idea.' I don't want anyone thinking about that. It upsets me very much and is not the kind of free society I think we should be living in. | 78,243 | wow-train |
I love to listen to someone who is skilled at playing the piano. It's so pleasant.
I love it too, I actually play piano myself. I love the feeling of pressing down the keys, the whole mechanism is fascinating. It causes hammers to strike the strings inside the piano!
What is your favorite song to play on the piano ?
I like playing my own piano compositions the most or just improvising. Piano sounds are so soft, the Italian musical name for it comes from "piano" and "forte" which indicate "soft" and "loud".
That's interesting, do you know when the piano was first created ? | 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 | That's one of my favourites. I love the whole Burt Bacharach feel. It's quite Sixties". Opening with a hard piano riff and propelled along by some heavy percussion, "Headlock" is a song about unreliable men. Lewis commented: "I've not just drawn from myself, but from someone in the band and friends." "Too Nasty" shows indignation on a wayward reggae. It was called "Tuna Steak" because Blatt's daughter Lily came into the studio and when they sang "too | 78,244 | wow-train |
My boyfriend wants us to enter a talent show - it's for charity - I'm at a loss as to what we should do!
A talent show is an event where people can showcase any skill they have! It can be dancing, singing, lip synching, acting martial arts.. anything!
Ok, singing is out LOL It does sound like it should be fun though! Have you ever participated in one? | Talent show
A talent show is an event in which participants perform the arts of singing, dancing, lip-syncing, acting, martial arts, playing an instrument, or other activities to showcase skills. Many talent shows are performances rather than contests, but some are actual contests. In the instance of a contest, participants may be motivated to perform for a reward, trophy, or prize of some kind. For example, a high school might not have many students with any interest in performing in front of the | lip synching arose. Spears talked to "Rolling Stone" about the accusations, saying,
"There's a delay in the screen above me, so if you listen to the music and watch the screen, they don't sync up. I think that confuses people. But I'm singing every song. I'm singing my ass off. [...] There are times during the show, when I'm dancing so much, where I get out of breath, and we have a signal where I'm dying | 78,245 | wow-train |
equestrianism more often known as riding, or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving steeplechasing or vaulting with horses
That's interesting! Do you ride horses?
yes i ride horses that are trained and ridden for practical working purposes such as in police work or for controlling herd animals or on a ranch
That sounds awesome! Do you use any special equipment like a saddle?
saddles are used as a supportive structure for the rider or load. they are fastened to an animals back by a girth.
Cool! I've been to a few horse races before - have you ever raced horses?
yes horse racing is an equetrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys or driven over a set distance for competition.
Do you own your own horse? | caballus" are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. These feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term is used to describe horses that have never been domesticated, such as the endangered Przewalski's horse, a separate subspecies, and the only remaining true wild horse. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior.
Horses' anatomy | 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 | 78,246 | wow-train |
I really a busy fellow, would love to have a Pizza,what can I do?
You can get a pizza delivery! It's great! You can stay home and the pizza chain will deliver the pizza right to you!
So where do I get such?
Try calling one of your local pizza places or a chain such as Dominos, Papa Johns or Little Caesars. Most restaurants also offer online ordering if you don't want to call!
Ok ,so when did they start these services?
At least since the 1980s. The pizza industry has done a great job keeping up with technologies developments that made all of this possible.
Ok ,where does pizza first originate in? | , or in person, with cash, credit card, debit card or cryptocurrency. A delivery fee is often charged with what the customer has bought.
Ordering.
Ordering pizza for delivery usually involves contacting a local pizza restaurant or chain by telephone or online. Online ordering is available in many countries, where some pizza chains offer online menus and ordering.
The pizza delivery industry has kept pace with technological developments since the 1980s beginning with the rise of the personal computer. Specialized computer software for the pizza delivery business | “Say what you want about the deaf…” (Jimmy Carr)
- “I went up to the airport information desk and said ‘How many airports are there in the world?'” (Jimmy Carr)
- “In Pizza Express you can get garlic bread with cheese and tomato; correct me if I’m wrong, but that’s a pizza.” (Jimmy Carr)
- “My girlfriend bought a cookbook the other day called Cheap and Easy Vegetarian Cooking, which is perfect for her | 78,247 | wow-train |
Miley Ray Cyrus is an amercian singer songwriter, and actress
Miley Cyrus is great! Isn't her dad famous too?
Yeah he is ! Another fact is miley stared in the television series Doc
Oh really? I've never heard of that show! Where was Miley Cyrus born? | Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Hemsworth (née Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After playing minor roles in the television series "Doc" and the film "Big Fish" as a child, she became a teen idol in 2006, starring in the Disney Channel television series "Hannah Montana" as the character Miley Stewart. Her father, musician Billy Ray Cyrus, also starred in the series, which aired for four seasons until 2011. | using Jed's famous catchphrase "Well doggies!".
Casting.
Billy Ray Cyrus auditioned for the part along with two other actors. He was only asked to audition after his daughter Miley had been given the lead role. After he was offered the role, Billy Ray at first had reservations about accepting it, saying "The last thing I would want to do is screw up Miley's show." Miley admitted that it was "weird" at first having her real life dad as her television dad, | 78,248 | wow-train |
I love Imagine Dragons band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Have you heard of them?
i love that ban
Their songs "Radioactive" and "Demons" are very popular.
oh yea they got my into their music with those songs
They have become so big that "Billboard" ranked them at number one of their yearly rock rankings in 2013 and 2017.
wow thats very impressive | . Afterwards, "Machine" and "Bad Liar" were also released. A previously released single titled "Born to Be Yours" was included on a deluxe version of the album. While all four albums were commercially successful, critical reception was mixed.
Imagine Dragons has won three American Music Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, one Grammy Award, one MTV Video Music Award and one World Music Award. In May 2014, the band was nominated for fourteen Billboard Music Awards, including Top Artist of the Year and | charts.
Imagine Dragons is a Grammy Award-winning band based in Las Vegas. They have enjoyed immense international success and acclaim. Imagine Dragons is the only artist or group with two songs in the Top Ten Most Downloaded Songs in Rock History "Radioactive" (No. 1) and "Demons" (No. 8). They have had a #1 album on the Billboard 200 with the alternative "Smoke + Mirrors" in 2015, and 2 #2 albums on the Billboard 200. Lead singer Dan Reynolds | 78,249 | wow-train |
Hockey is a sport
I think I've seen hockey on TV. Don't you play it on ice or something?
they play in teams of two against each other
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I've seen it. Isn't that where the players have long sticks and are shooting a puck?
There are many types of hockey such as bandy and ice hockey
I must have seen ice hockey. What is bandy? | word "hockey" is in the 1773 book "Juvenile Sports and Pastimes, to Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Author: Including a New Mode of Infant Education" by Richard Johnson (Pseud. Master Michel Angelo), whose chapter XI was titled "New Improvements on the Game of Hockey". The belief that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III of England is based on modern translations of the proclamation, which was originally in Latin and explicitly forbade the games "Pilam Manualem, Pedivam, | field sport that involves people "hitting each other with sticks and then running away for no readily-apparent reason", the result of a race memory of a war with an ancient and evil alien race thousands of years ago
- Calvinball - a game where there are only two rules: players must wear masks, and you can never play the same way twice; "Calvin and Hobbes" by Bill Watterson
- HyperBlade - an ultraviolent variant of ice hockey played on an ellipsoidal rink with either a puck or a | 78,250 | wow-train |
Bruno Mars is bar far my favorite artist.
Yes, he's really good isn't he? His real name is actually Peter Gene Hernandez. He's so good at writing songs and producing records!
Yes, he's a natural. Do you know where he is from?
He grew up in Hawaii! He's been making music since he was young and played at different places as a child.
How many albums has he released?
At least 2, but probably more! He's been playing music his whole life. He moved to Los Angeles after he graduated from High School, and his career took off from there.
What record label is he with? | piano, keyboards, drums, and horns, and also serve as backup singers and dancers.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career. After being dropped by Motown Records, Mars signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2009. In the same year, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for various successful singles for Mars himself and other artists. Mars rose to fame in 2010 with the release of the successful singles "Nothin' | little touring on. It was one of my favorite Staind records we had done. Aaron, I know, has another country record coming out in September. So...you know, we say we're gonna do something else, but there's no real plan for it right now. I know he's pursuing. And I know we're writing another record." In addition, Aaron Lewis indicated that he is focused on country music while noting "Do I think there's room somewhere down the road for Staind | 78,251 | wow-train |
Hi there, I used to own a casino that facilitated various gambling activities!
Wow! What was your favorite game?
My favorite games at the casino were blackjack, I enjoy the suspense of it all.
I also really love blackjack! Isn't that game the best odds for a gambler?
Yes, the objective is to beat the dealer. I like that the players are not intended to be playing against each other.
That is true. The game feels like it is you against the dealer. WHen was blackjack invented? | Blackjack
Blackjack is the American variant of a globally popular banking game known as Twenty-One, whose relatives include Pontoon and Vingt-et-Un. It is a comparing card game between one or more players and a dealer, where each player in turn competes against the dealer. Players do not compete against each other. It is played with one or more decks of 52 cards, and is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer in one | Super Casino 2
Various betting games are available like blackjack, baccarat, slot machines, roulette, and wagering bets on the horses. The game is the sequel to "Super Casino - Caesars Palace" ("Super Caesars Palace" in North America). All text in the game is in Japanese.
Gameplay.
The story mode tells the tale about this gambler who comes to the casino with $1000 where he meets the casino's cashier. She exchanges his hard currency for gambling chips and the game begins | 78,252 | wow-train |
I love driving my Honda Civic around.
Subcompacts are to small.
I agree. Are Honda Civics front or rear wheel drive?
Front wheel drive. It's between the Fit and Accord in the Honda family but just to small!
I totally agree. I barley fit in mine, but it looks good. Do you know when the first Civic was introduced? | car. The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord.
The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic | lifetime. But it is remembered today for being mechanically troubled, poorly constructed and underpowered, a sad reminder of the trouble Detroit automakers had (and still have) in responding to the flood of small, cheap cars from Japan." "Popular Mechanics" named the Chevette on their list "10 Cars that Damaged GM's Reputation" due to it being utilized as GM's response to advanced, front wheel drive subcompacts such as the Volkswagen Rabbit and Honda Civic despite its poor performance, technologically crude rear wheel drive platform and | 78,253 | wow-train |
space is very cool.
Space is the boundless three dimentional extent
oh yea its so vast
Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimentions
oh really that sounds sciency.
The concept of space is considered to be of fundamental importance to an understanding of the physical universe
oh really? | Space
Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern physicists usually consider it, with time, to be part of a boundless four-dimensional continuum known as spacetime. The concept of space is considered to be of fundamental importance to an understanding of the physical universe. However, disagreement continues between philosophers over whether it is itself an entity, a relationship between entities, or part of a conceptual framework. | determining their physical conditions, specially because heavier elements provide higher velocity resolution.
Astronomical importance Importance of interstellar OH observations OH masers.
OH masers, a type of astrophysical maser, were the first masers to be discovered in space and have been observed in more environments than any other type of maser.
In the Milky Way, OH masers are found in stellar masers (evolved stars), interstellar masers (regions of massive star formation), or in the interface between supernova remnants and molecular material. Interstellar OH masers are often | 78,254 | wow-train |
I have been sewing since I was about 13, and I made a pair of jeans for myself. When did you start sewing? | Sewing
Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts, arising in the Paleolithic era. Before the invention of spinning yarn or weaving fabric, archaeologists believe Stone Age people across Europe and Asia sewed fur and skin clothing using bone, antler or ivory needles and "thread" made of various animal body parts including sinew, catgut, and veins.
For thousands of years, all sewing was done by hand. The | for Best Show at Japan Fashion Week, where she recently launched her ready-to-wear line, which is a unique collection of deep inky blues, burnt siennas and lacey whites.
Quotes.
- ""My fascination for clothes started when I was a teenager. I was offered a place at St Martins School of art, in London, but instead I opted to teach myself to pattern cut and sew by unpicking damaged vintage pieces apart and sewing them back together again. In time, I would start | 78,255 | wow-train |
Hockey is my favorite sport and the detroit red wings are my favorite team. Do you watch hockey?
Yes, I love hockey, it's my favorite sport as well. The Detroit Red Wings are a very historical team, having won 11 total Stanley Cup championships.
Yes they have, I dont think any other team has won as many as they have. Have they?
Actually the Montreal Canadiens have won 24 and the Toronto Maple Leafs have won 13. But being the team that has won the 3rd most championships in the league is still something to be proud of!
Veri teresting. I didnt know know that. Whos your favorite player from the red wings?
I personally live Sergei Fedorov, he has a unique style of play and helped lead the Red Wings to 3 Stanley Cups throughout his career.
Very true. I would have to say hes my favorite player as well. How did he get drafted to the red wings? | Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Viktorovich Fyodorov (; born December 13, 1969) is a Russian former professional ice hockey player and the current general manager of CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). During his playing career, Fedorov was primarily a centre, but occasionally played as a winger or defenceman.
Fedorov gained fame in the National Hockey League (NHL) for his unique style of play with the Detroit Red Wings, with whom he won the Stanley Cup three times, as well as the Hart Memorial Trophy as | watch the way Bill Berg plays. Look at him working in the corners, not being afraid to get his nose dirty, and doing all of the little things.’ Berg became one of my favorite players to watch after that because of the effort he put, and how he never took a night off. I feel like I have taken a similar approach to working hard and being confident to do whatever is asked of me." Kyle celebrated his day with the Stanley Cup from the Detroit Red Wings in Caledon, | 78,256 | wow-train |
Pizza is a traditional itialian dish, do you like pizza?
I love pizza, I like having chicken on mine.
Yeah it can be topped with a lot of different things, like vegetables, meats or condiments.
I enjoy deep dish pizza the most, what do you like. | 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 | as well, such as minced beef, spicy Sucuk sausage, cured meats like Pastırma, cheeses like Kaşar and Beyaz, and local olives and herbs. With the exception of some restaurants, pork products like ham and bacon are not available, which are substituted with beef, chicken, or lamb equivalents.
Pizza has several equivalent or similar dishes in traditional Turkish cuisine, such as Black-Sea-style or Bafra-style Pide and Lahmacun, which adds to the popularity of the dish across Turkey.
North America | 78,257 | wow-train |
I have a pet skunk.
They are really cute, they are in the family Mephitidae
Skunk
The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid that is used to scare other animals away.
Yes, it smells really bad when they do that.
Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown and even ginger sometimes.
My skunk is black and white.
The word skunk was used as a insult in the 1800's
That is interesting. I do not like to insult others thou. | Skunk species vary in size from about long and in weight from about (spotted skunks) to (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging.
Although the most common fur color is black and white, some skunks are brown or grey and a few are cream-colored. All skunks are striped, even from birth. They may have a single thick stripe across back and tail, two thinner stripes, or a series | Skunk
Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest Old World relatives the stink badgers. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.
Etymology.
The word "skunk" is an Americanism from the 1630s, the | 78,258 | wow-train |
There are many problems with American police today but the ones that do a good job should still be respected.
i agree A police officer, also known as an officer, policeperson, policeman, policewoman, cop, police agent they have lots of names for the same role
That's cool, where does the word "cop" come from? | Police officer
A police officer, also known as an officer, policeman, policewoman, cop/copper, garda, police agent, or a police employee is a warranted law employee of a police force. In most countries, "police officer" is a generic term not specifying a particular rank. In some, the use of the rank "officer" is legally reserved for military personnel.
Police officers are generally charged with the apprehension of criminals and the prevention and detection of crime, protection and assistance of the | for a number of reasons including professional courtesy and trying to maintain the "good cop" facade. In terms of professional courtesy, it would be out of respect that an officer does not make a report for a rule or law that has been broken by another officer. While there are high social tensions between the community and the police force, the code of silence is used to maintain the solidarity among officers so it can appear that they are doing what is morally just in society. This is meant to protect them from | 78,259 | wow-train |
Burritos are so delicious and full of yummy fillings.
Ya. I love Beef Burritos a lot. | Burrito
A burrito (, ) is a dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that consists of a flour tortilla with various other ingredients. It is wrapped into a closed-ended cylinder that can be picked up, in contrast to a taco, where the tortilla is simply folded around the fillings. The tortilla is sometimes lightly grilled or steamed to soften it, make it more pliable, and allow it to adhere to itself when wrapped. A wet burrito, however, is covered in sauce and is therefore generally | Shredded beef
Shredded beef is a preparation of beef that features in dishes from various cuisines. Shredded beef is sometimes prepared using beef brisket and chuck roast. Pot roast is also sometimes shredded.
List of shredded beef dishes.
- Burritos are sometimes prepared with shredded beef
- Carne asada is sometimes shredded
- Daging is an Indonesian beef dish that is often shredded as a topping
- Shredded beef is one of several meat fillings that can be used to make gorditas.
- Enchiladas are sometimes prepared with | 78,260 | wow-train |
I'm a huge fan of pizza, are you?
I love it! I love all the ways it can be made with vegetables, meat, and different condiments.
Yeah there a ton of different types of pizza, what is your favorite?
Anything deep dish by Pizza Hut, which is now owned by PepsiCo, so I'd have a Pepsi also!
I don't drink pepsi anymore really, I've made a point to avoid sugary drinks. | Sugary drink tax
A sugary drink tax or soda tax is a tax or surcharge designed to reduce consumption of drinks with added sugar. Drinks covered under a soda tax often include carbonated soft drinks, sports drinks and energy drinks.
The tax is a matter of public debate in many countries and beverage producers like Coca-Cola often oppose it. Advocates such as national medical associations and the World Health Organization promote the tax as an example of Pigovian taxation, aimed to discourage unhealthy diets and offset the growing economic costs of | Deep-fried pizza
Deep-fried pizza is a dish consisting of a pizza that instead of being baked in an oven is deep-fried, resulting in a different flavor and nutritional profile. This technique is known in both Scotland and Italy, but there are numerous differences between the Scottish and Italian variants, which likely developed independently.
Italy.
The Italian dish of "pizza fritta" (plural "pizze fritte") originates in Napoli, and is usually made by frying a disk of pizza dough before | 78,261 | wow-train |
I am a bit of a fan of appletini. It is an apple martini. Have you ever tried them?
I don't believe I ever have but I no longer enjoy alcohol. Does it taste like an apple?
It certainly does. It is sweet with a little kick. Usually it has vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. Though my local club does a lovely virgin appletini (non alcoholic) and I have tried it also and can say it is pretty good too.
That's good to know! I'm always on the lookout for virgin drinks when I go out to eat. I would definitely prefer the apple cider. | Apple cider
Apple cider (also called sweet cider or soft cider or simply cider) is the name used in the United States and parts of Canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples. Though typically referred to simply as "cider" in those areas, it is not to be confused with the alcoholic beverage known as cider in other places, which is called "hard cider" in the US and Canada.
It is the liquid extracted from an apple and all its components, | local prominence, but are no longer.
David Brewis described "Goodbye to the Country" and "Count it Up" as "definitely the angriest songs I have ever written", adding: "I am quite proud that I have managed to make them into listenable songs and I am sure that anger will resonate with some people." Peter Brewis said he does not believe David could have written "Count It Up" if not for Brexit. "Goodbye to the Country" is a critique of capitalism in the | 78,262 | wow-train |
Florida is my favorite state, it has great beaches
Its overrated! Ive lived here my whole life.
Wow i thought it would be more fun ahahah, so you musht know that The Miami metropolitan area wich is Florida's most popular urban area.
Yes! It is a nightmare down there as far as traffic goes. Its so populated now but beautiful beaches
i bet miami must be pretty fun no?
Its a blast going down there, you just have to be careful. There is alot of conartists | state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital.
Florida's $1.0 trillion economy is the fourth largest in the United States. If it were a country, Florida would be the 16th largest economy in the world, and the 58th most populous . In 2017, Florida's per capita personal income was $47,684, ranking 26th in the nation. The unemployment rate in September 2018 was 3.5% | . I thought it couldn't fail. Here we had one of the most popular characters in mystery fiction; everybody has read a Rex Stout novel. The books still sell, although they were written 50 years ago. But do you know how long we lasted? Just 13 weeks. Try to figure that one out.
- Stuart M. Kaminsky — When Nero Wolfe came to television, I made my love of Archie and Wolfe known to NBC, and one of the great disappointments of my professional life is that the | 78,263 | wow-train |
Spicy food is my favorite! I love some chillies.
I also love spicy food! Esp. Thai food and Mexican
A spice can be anything that adds flavor or coloring for example like a fruit, bark or plants!
I love spices, but I don't know how to integrate them well with my meals
There is so many ways to incorporate spices in meals. Mexican and Thai cuisine are the ones heavily focused on spices. I like Filipino too which is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Spanish and American cuisines. You can combine them in a fun way!
What are your favorite spices to use? | Spice
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobial properties. This may explain why spices are more commonly used in warmer climates, which have more infectious diseases, and why the use of spices is prominent in meat, which is particularly susceptible to spoiling. Spices are sometimes used | 25.
After returning to Earth and sharing his experiences to an audience, Skvortsov said "I love spicy food, I make really hot chili sauce myself. I missed it badly. I finished off all the spicy ketchup stock on the ISS and shocked everyone by making and eating wasabi sandwiches. That's my fuel, as good as a rocket's".
Cosmonaut career Expedition 39/40.
Skvortsov returned to space aboard Soyuz TMA-12M, along with Oleg Artemyev and Steven Swanson, as a flight engineer on the Expedition | 78,264 | wow-train |
I have only played tennis twice in my life, but I really liked it.
I would say that tennis is among the most tiring of all sports. Really hard work.
Do you play much? I'm not very coordinated.
No because you are correct. You kind of have to be one with your racket and you have to make aggressive shots to overpower your opponent.
Wow, that's a very astute analysis. I did take a P.E. class in college once where we learned to play Pickleball. | Tennis
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to maneuver the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not | all. I have nothing against him, really. But I told you before, he is just acting weird and he refused any kind of contact, but I'm not mad at Wanderlei, I don't hate him. I respect him as a fighter, and I would like to see him if he's still here.
I'm very happy, this is the day of my life, and I'm only sorry for one thing - that my father couldn't live long enough to see my success. He | 78,265 | wow-train |
The Prius is such a well known car.
Yes Toyota Prius is a cool full hybrid electric car
It really is, pretty solid car. | Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius (; Japanese:トヨタ プリウス "Toyota Puriusu") is a full hybrid electric automobile developed by Toyota and manufactured by the company since 1997. Initially offered as a 4-door sedan, it has been produced only as a 5-door liftback since 2003.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) rate the Prius as among the cleanest vehicles sold in the United States, based on smog-forming emissions. The 2018 model year Prius Eco ranks as the second most | Toyota Prius C
The Toyota Prius c ("c" stands for "city"), named the Toyota Aqua (""aqua"" is Latin for water) in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c is priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy in city driving | 78,266 | wow-train |
Hi there! Hope you are well! Science fiction is my favorite genre of movies and books, though it includes a vast range of sub-categories and such.
I'm a fan of science fiction as well. Do you know of Kurt Vonnegut?
His name sounds familiar. Is he an author? I am a huge fan of Isaac Asimov. He was an author, and also a biochemistry professor.
Yeah he was a science fiction author, probably his most famous work is Slaughterhouse five. I know isaac asimov, he is credited with coming up with the three laws of robotics.
Yes! Those rules made their debut in Isaac's short story, "Runaround"!
Yeah I knew that, I knew you were a fan of science fiction! | Runaround (story)
"Runaround" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov, featuring his recurring characters Powell and Donovan. It was written in October 1941 and first published in the March 1942 issue of "Astounding Science Fiction". It appears in the collections "I, Robot" (1950), "The Complete Robot" (1982), and "Robot Visions" (1990). "Runaround" features the first explicit appearance of the Three Laws of Robotics, which had previously only | Kurt Vonnegut bibliography
The bibliography of Kurt Vonnegut (1922–2007) includes essays, books and fiction, as well as film and television adaptations of works written by the Indianapolis-born author. Vonnegut began his literary career with science fiction short stories and novels, but abandoned the genre to focus on political writings and painting in his later life.
External links.
- Vonnegut's archive at "In These Times" | 78,267 | wow-train |
I love the Grateful Dead, but I should learn more about them and their music.
Hey I can tell you all about them man. They were formed in 1965.
Okay, how long did they stay together and play music?
They were very successful, and they were inducted into the hall of fame in 1977 they had a long career
Right. What's some of their best songs? | Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band is known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and psychedelic rock; for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams; and for its devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads". "Their music", writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists". These various influences were | written it, and there was rumors going around in Hollywood that I was totally trashing them and that it was a 'tell all' book about everything they did and I did. And so they actually wrote two songs on their new album bashing me about the book. But once I heard that they were concerned about the book, I sent them a copy and put a note in there and said, 'I love you guys. I didn't trash you like people say. Read it yourselves. It is what | 78,268 | wow-train |
I love old school Rock music, how about you?
I love rock too, especially music from the "classic rock" era (1960s).
oh yes, me too, 60's 70's & 80's are the best to me. what are some of the rock artists or bands you love? | Joan Jett
Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer and occasional actress.
Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". The Blackhearts' version of the song "I Love Rock 'n Roll" was number-one on the "Billboard | number one hits "You Make Me Want to Make You Mine", "Hurt", and the duet with Eddie Rabbitt "Both to Each Other (Friends & Lovers)" and also three additional Top Ten hits: "Old Flame", "Cheap Love", and "What Can I Do with My Heart".
Regarding her music Newton stated in 1987, "It's country-rock or pop-country or Nashville rock or some word like that, but I feel it`s the same kind of | 78,269 | wow-train |
Im great at quilting. Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together
how long have you been doing it?
Since I was a child. Typically, quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing materia
do you sell them or do you make them for family? | Quilting
Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. Typically, quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material, but many different styles are adopted.
The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers | sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded material, usually to create a quilt or quilted garment. The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. The quilter's hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire area where quilting is wanted.
History.
History Composition.
Quilting, sewing together layers of fabric to create a cohesive | 78,270 | wow-train |
Mcdonalds is officially my guilty pleasure. It is my favourite fast food. What about you?
I haven't had McDonald's in years, but I do enjoy it. What is your favourite item to order? A Big Mac? The french fries? A milkshake?
Well I do like big mac and fries. I dont eat them often but they are a nice treat. Sure they even sell healthier options like salads, fish, smoothies and fruit now.
There are? Do you know if the salads are any good? Do they have salads with chicken or other proteins like lentils? And are the dressings ok? | food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. According to two reports published in 2018, McDonald's is the world's second-largest private employer with 1.7 million employees (behind Walmart with 2.3 million employees).
History.
The siblings Richard and Maurice McDonald opened in 1940 the first McDonald's at 1398 North E | the youth group worship leader back in junior high. It’s always been a big part of what I do and I think if you listen to all my past records, songs that people can sing are sprinkled throughout them all. The whole thought of worship is definitely like – we’ve got some more songs written to God than about other things." Wickham went onto further respond, when he said "It’s always been a big part of what I do, but this really was the goal of this record. | 78,271 | wow-train |
I need to buy some bananas in the farmer market tomorrow
You know, I have never been to a farmer's market. How are they?
Framer Markets are great because you can get fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. I think I will get some plantains too, that are similar to bananas but need to be cooked.
That sounds awesome. I wonder if I can find a farmer's market where I live?
You probably can fins some in google. And since banas are grown in 135 different countries they probably grow some near you.
I guess I never thought about all the types of different bananas. | "Musa" species are native to tropical Indomalaya and Australia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papua New Guinea. They are grown in 135 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine, and banana beer and as ornamental plants. The world's largest producers of bananas in 2017 were India and China, which together accounted for approximately 38% of total production.
Worldwide, there is no sharp distinction between "bananas" and "plantains". Especially | n’t think at all that I was strong. I just did what I loved and I happened to be good at it. For me now it’s important to know that I can improve, have the motivation for it, and make a plan of how to get my athletic goal fulfilled. Now I also know how hard it is to be a professional athlete, you need to be motivated and never give up!" "Racing has only been a part of my life since four years, but nature and my passion | 78,272 | wow-train |
i love to eat pizza, although i dont know much about it's history
It's an Italian dish often made with flatbread, tomato sauce, and sprinkled with cheese.
I love eating mine with mozzarella cheese what about you?
I eat mine without cheese because it makes me break out in pimples.
What do you like putting on your pizza other than cheese?
A variety of vegetables and meats like Italian sausage and banana peppers.
I love pineapple on mine, i know a lot of people hate it but i think it is delicious
Many fast food outlets also make some delicious pizza. Pizza Hut is my favorite.
Really? i never would imagine fast food pizza is any good i will have to give it a try | Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise which was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas by Dan and Frank Carney. The company is known for its Italian-American cuisine menu, including pizza and pasta, as well as side dishes and desserts. Pizza Hut has 18,431 restaurants worldwide as of December 31, 2018, making it the world's largest pizza chain in terms of locations. It is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant companies. | Sandwich-sized calzones are often sold at Italian lunch counters or by street vendors, because they are easy to eat while standing up or walking. Fried versions of the calzone are typically filled with tomato and mozzarella: these are made in Apulia and are called "panzerotti".
The Sicilian "cuddiruni" or "cudduruni" pizza is distantly related to the calzone. This is a dish stuffed with onions (or sometimes other vegetables, such as potatoes or broccoli), anchovies, olives, cheese and mortadella; | 78,273 | wow-train |
I have just gotten into photography and I love it!
What type of pictures do you like to take?
I love taking pictures of my son. I am still learning and wondering if I need a better camera. What's your favorite camera? | reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on | in sequence, which is dictated by the pictures. I let the pictures tell me the story. I find that I do better if I know nothing about a subject before I start the book. The discovery of a subject is what makes it fun and that makes the book fun. I like to end up with a life experience that will enrich my life.
How many pictures do you have to take to make a book?
Usually for every picture, I use one roll of film. There are usually | 78,274 | wow-train |
i have a 1 year old son. parenting isnt easy!
I do not have kids and have only helped with cousins an siblings, but I still agree with you that parenting is very hard.
i feel like i don't even know what to do sometimes
There are no static rules to follow, and the child you raise is made different than everyone else. Society also plays a role in this as well I think.
i agree with you. I know some people don't believe in spanking but i definitely do | Spanking
Spanking is a common form of corporal punishment, involving the act of striking the buttocks of another person to cause physical pain, generally with an open hand. More severe forms of spanking, such as switching, paddling, belting, caning, whipping, and birching, involve the use of an object instead of a hand.
Parents commonly spank children or adolescents in response to undesired behavior. Boys are more frequently spanked than girls, both at home and in school. Some countries have outlawed the spanking of children | positive. [Strait's] 'Check Yes or No'--very positive; my song 'Rumor Has It'--very positive. When I do a concert, I can sing for 3- and 4- and 5-year-old kids and not have a guilty conscience about it. I don't want to go out there and depress people. I want them to smile and feel good and feel the way I feel. We don't live that long, and that's one thing that having MS made me realize. My God, you need to | 78,275 | wow-train |
I love italian cuisine, its my favorite
Italy has some fine Italian cuisine. There are so many options.
I love anything with tomatoes or pasta or cheese | Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine is food typical of Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity.
Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, capsicums, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and | (Bolognese sauce or ragù).
Traditional Central Italian cuisine uses ingredients such as tomatoes, all kinds of meat, fish, and pecorino cheese. In Tuscany, pasta (especially pappardelle) is traditionally served with meat sauce (including game meat). In Southern Italy, tomatoes (fresh or cooked into tomato sauce), peppers, olives and olive oil, garlic, artichokes, oranges, ricotta cheese, eggplants, zucchini, certain types of fish (anchovies, sardines and tuna), and capers are important | 78,276 | wow-train |
Hey there! I basically live out in the middle of nowhere. Surrounded by cows and pastures. | Rural area
In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural."
Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. | Burigoalini
Burigoalini is a village in Burigoalini Union of Shyamnagar Upazila in Satkhira District, Bangladesh that is located on the northwestern fringe of the Sundarbans forest.
The name "Burigoalini" is rather old and refers to a local woman who once had thriving fishponds, rice paddies, and pastures there for milk cows. Now, however, the land is covered with shrimp farms—basically flat water broken up by earthen embankments. | 78,277 | wow-train |
I love me so mac and cheese. Pasta and cheese casseroles are delicious.
Have you ever had Panera Bread mac and cheese? | Macaroni and cheese
Macaroni and cheese—also called mac and cheese or mac n cheese in American and Canadian English, macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom—is a dish of English origin, consisting of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar. It can also incorporate other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, meat and vegetables.
Traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. | of their macaroni and cheese is to undercook the pasta by half, so that it softens from cheese sauces in baking with a béchamel sauce. The recipe, named simply "World's Best Mac & Cheese", has been prepared by Dammeier during guest appearances on several television programs. On August 19, 2008, Beecher's facility and cheese was featured on "The Martha Stewart Show", and Dammeier prepared his macaroni and cheese dish with Stewart on the program. The "World's Best Mac & Cheese" was also | 78,278 | wow-train |
hi, do you like to cook?
Absolutely; I love it, but I am not that good at it. It really is an art, ... even a science to prepare it. How about you?
haha. same here. i love to eat tho
LOL. Me too. Techniques and ingredients vary from place to place around the world. I use a conventional stove, but I even like to cook over an open fire. Something about fresh fire is great.
oh really? do you have a barbq pit?
Not a pit, but I do have a wood-burning stove. It is cast-iron with a closed fire-chamber. But you can open up channels to let the flames and smoke flow over the food. It's a pretty good device.
oh no kiddin?! we had one of those when i was a kid, an old iron stove | Grilling
Grilling is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly from above, below or from the side. Grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and tends to be used for cooking meat and vegetables quickly. Food to be grilled is cooked on a grill (an open wire grid such as a gridiron with a heat source above or below), using a cast iron/frying pan, or a grill pan (similar to a frying pan, but | guy I wrote it with, we turned around and had massive grins on our faces thinking, 'There's something good here'. But you just never know how good it is, you know?". Newman was also asked if it was hard to write the lyrics about love and break-up; he responded: "No, it's the only place where I really open up to somebody, through my music. I'm producing [the album] and writing it, it's good. I like | 78,279 | wow-train |
The Bible is a collection of sacred texts and scriptures.
Who wrote the text? Also, who determined that "these" sacred text comprised of the Bible>?
There were a lot of different authors that contributed to the Bible.
Could you provide me a few names of who were the authors?
I'm not sure what the names of the authors were, but I know that attitudes towards the bible differ amongst Christian groups.
What do you mean attitudes differ amongst Christian groups? Could you expand further into what the different attitudes were? | Bible and sacred tradition, while many Protestant churches, including Evangelical Anglicans, focus on the idea of "sola scriptura", or scripture alone. This concept arose during the Reformation, and many denominations today support the use of the Bible as the only infallible source of Christian teaching. Others though, advance the concept of "prima scriptura" in contrast.
The Bible has been a massive influence on literature and history, especially in the Western World, where the Gutenberg Bible was the first book printed using movable type. | of Shadows.
In Wicca, there is no set sacred text such as the Christian Bible, Jewish Tanakh, Hindu Gita or Islamic Quran, although there are certain scriptures and texts that various traditions hold to be important and influence their beliefs and practices. Gerald Gardner used a book containing many different texts in his covens, known as the Book of Shadows (among other names), which he would frequently add to and adapt. In his Book of Shadows, there are texts taken from various sources, including Charles Godfrey | 78,280 | wow-train |
I've never heard of the Toronto Raptors before.
They are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario.
Must be why I haven't heard of them, I don't know many Canadian sports teams. | Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena, which they share with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1995 as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Since the 2001–02 season, the Raptors have been | List of Toronto Raptors head coaches
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Raptors are the only Canadian-based NBA team. The team joined the NBA in 1995 as an expansion team with the Vancouver Grizzlies (which relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 2001). The Raptors first played their home games at the SkyDome (now known as the Rogers Centre), before moving to | 78,281 | wow-train |
i have been to every state except alaska. I would love to visit the northwest extremity of North America. I heard it's nice. You ever been there?
I haven't but it sounds like a great place to visit! What is the climate like there?
I heard it's pretty extreme with the Pacific Ocean lying just to the south. You get a mix of air currents.
I'd imagine it would be very cold in the winter months. Does it get pretty warm in the summer months?
I'm not sure! I would like to visit and find out though. Half of the residents in Alaska live within the Anchorage metropolitan area, so I'll probably check out that place.
I forget there's a metropolitan area sometimes, I see so many of those Alaska shows on tv it makes you think it's all wilderness. | Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. United States armed forces bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy.
In a deal known as Seward's Folly, The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million U.S. dollars at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km) | you have to deliberately go to Alaska. I've never been there, I don't know if I will ever go, but I have a beautiful idea of what it's like." He added, "They say it takes an outsider to describe a place accurately; Joe's from New Jersey and I was born in Connecticut. Sometimes I see my friends go from relationship to relationship, looking for this place they see in their minds, but reality always falls short somehow ... Sometimes it's best to leave certain | 78,282 | wow-train |
My kid used to take Karate, but I never learned much about it.
Ok, let me tell you about it's origin, Karate was brought to Japan in the early 20th century
I know there are different colored belts depending on skill, but I only remember his last one was brown.
Ryukyuans from Okinawa that went to look for work in Japan took it there
How is it different from other things like Jujitsu, Kung Fu, etc?
It was taught in Japan after the Taishō era.
So it's been around for a long time, then. | Karate
The Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed by Japan in 1879. Karate was brought to the Japanese archipelago in the early 20th century during a time of migration as Ryukyuans, especially from Okinawa, looked for work in Japan. It was systematically taught in Japan after the Taishō era. In 1922, the Japanese Ministry of Education invited Gichin Funakoshi to Tokyo to give a karate demonstration. In 1924 Keio University established the first university karate club in mainland Japan and by 1932, major Japanese universities had karate clubs. In this era of | smart. I was telling jokes about where I named the robot maid for The Jetsons. It's just a joke. I just did jokes. I never had my head up my ass that I mattered. I’m trying to get laughs. ... I'm OK [intelligence-wise]. I remember I had a writer once who told me—and we disagreed about everything, so I know he didn't think I was smart—but he said, 'I'll give you this. You have a deep | 78,283 | wow-train |
I love onions so much.
Onions are so delicious, they are my favorite vegetable.
They are so good on anything almost.
They are related to garlic and shallots which are also amazing.
I like them on burgers the most myself.
I really like stuff like onions and garlic since they are such strong flavors.
Yea they flavor is strong and tastes awesome.
They are such good vegetables, onions are the only ones I could eat all day.
Yea same, love them. | fan of hollow, bluish-green leaves and its bulb at the base of the plant begins to swell when a certain day-length is reached. The bulbs are composed of shortened, compressed, underground stems surrounded by fleshy modified scale (leaves) that envelop a central bud at the tip of the stem. In the autumn (or in spring, in the case of overwintering onions), the foliage dies down and the outer layers of the bulb become dry and brittle. The crop is harvested and dried and the | but some are also given the shapes of birds, fish and animals. It is cooked over steam and eaten together with chutney or curry.
The ghonghi are left overnight so that all the gooey material inside them comes out. Their tail end is cut so that it is easier to suck out the meat from the shell. They are boiled and later cooked like curry adding spices like coriander, chilies, garlic and onions.
Tharu people of India are also known for their spicy and distinct food. Dhissaphara is similar | 78,284 | wow-train |
I surf in my spare time. | 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" | It's the high point of my life these days."
In 1981 he said "the film will probably not exist at a single level of reality. It may be three movies."
In 1989 he said "She's always loved it... It was created for her and at certain times in her life it's been the most important thing in her life. We shoot one or two weeks every year and I edit it in my spare time and write it in my spare time. The writing stays | 78,285 | wow-train |
I am guite ignorant to the lifestyle of a lesbian. Do you know anything?
Not much, but it is a homosexual woman who is attracted to other women.
I know that much. Are they born that way, or is it learned?
In the late 19th century they were classified as having a mental illness - everyone has personal opinions about it though I guess. I personally think it's a choice.
That's crazy!. When did it become more socially accepted to come out as a lesbian? | LGBT movements in the United States
LGBT movements in the United States comprise an interwoven history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied movements in the United States of America, beginning in the early 20th century and influential in achieving social progress for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual people.
LGBT movements in general.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) social movements is a political ideology and social movement that advocate for the full acceptance of LGBT people in society. In these | mental illness and it's terrible, and how you work through it to get healthy is such a journey. That is why I am really happy that Ron is here at GH. There is a very specific way to deal with this illness. I don't know much, but I know that they are going to take their time to work it out."
In an interview with MSN Entertainment, Kelly Sullivan has stated in interviews that coming in as a recast, "Recasting is never easy, for any party | 78,286 | wow-train |
I saw totality during the solar eclipse last year
Where I lived I didn't see much. I didn't have the glasses for it. I hated that.
It was amazing. It happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth.
Yes that was a special solar eclipse.
Since it was a total eclipse, the sun was fully obscured by the moon.
Yes. I didn't dare look up at it as they advised because I did not want to hurt my eyes. | Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017
The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, dubbed the "Great American Eclipse" by the media, was a total solar eclipse visible within a band that spanned the entire contiguous United States, passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. As a partial solar eclipse, it was visible on land from Nunavut in northern Canada to as far south as northern South America. In northwestern Europe and Africa, it was partially visible in the late evening. In Asia, it was visible | Solar eclipse of July 28, 1851
The earliest scientifically useful photograph of a total solar eclipse was made by Julius Berkowski at the Royal Observatory in Königsberg, Prussia, on Monday, July 28, 1851. It was the first correctly exposed photographic image taken during totality thereby including the Sun's corona.
Background.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth that temporarily obscures part or all of the Sun's disc. Eclipses can occur only when all | 78,287 | wow-train |
Have you ever been karoaking? It's basically where you sing over instrumental versions of songs. It's so much fun.
no, but I would love to do it actually.
It's actually been around for a long time. Pretty much as long as recording music has existed.
Have you ever been?
I have a couple of times.. I'm much better at lip syncing where I move my lips to the music.
That would be a fun way to try and sing. Some people are really good at lip singing | In several Asian countries such as China, Cambodia or the Philippines, a karaoke box is called a KTV. The global karaoke market has been estimated to be worth nearly $10 billion.
History.
History 1960s: Development of audio-visual-recording devices.
From 1961–1966, the American TV network NBC carried a karaoke-like series, "Sing Along with Mitch", featuring host Mitch Miller and a chorus, which superimposed the lyrics to their songs near the bottom of the TV screen for home audience participation | love. You know, I would live my whole life over again even knowing that your mother's gonna die, I would do all that again.' So it's her opening up her heart as opposed to actually – it's been closed this whole time because she's, you know, been protecting it with thoughts of O'Neill, who she knows she can't have, so it opens her up.
Working around Richard Dean Anderson's reduced schedule was a challenge for Tapping. Nevertheless, Tapping, Michael | 78,288 | wow-train |
I have blond hair. I wonder what the most common color of hair is?
I'm not sure but it's fascinating that hair color depends on the absence or presence of a pigment eumelanin!
So the pigment eulelain is what determines hair color? | Brown hair
Brown hair is the second most common human hair color, after black hair. It varies from light brown to almost black hair. It is characterized by higher levels of the dark pigment eumelanin and lower levels of the pale pigment pheomelanin. People with brown hair are often referred to as brunette, which in French is the feminine form of "brunet," the diminutive of "brun" (brown, brown-haired or dark-haired).
Brown hair is common among populations in the Western world | Blond
Blond or fair hair is a hair color characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. The resultant visible hue depends on various factors, but always has some yellowish color. The color can be from the very pale blond (caused by a patchy, scarce distribution of pigment) to reddish "strawberry" blond or golden-brownish ("sandy") blond colors (the latter with more eumelanin). Because hair color tends to darken with age, natural blond hair is generally rare in adulthood. Naturally | 78,289 | wow-train |
Dogs are so interesting, especially how the dog and the extant gray wolf are related.
Yep, they are awesome for helping you as well as like guide dogs
They were even the first species to be domesticated by humans.
Oh wow that makes sense. | Dog
The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" when considered a subspecies of the wolf or "Canis familiaris" when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog | diverse mitochondrial and nuclear genes. In other words, as closely related domestic dogs are to the grey wolf, they still obtain a large amount of genetic variation. The domestic dog is the only large carnivore to have ever become domesticated. The domestic dog first appeared with humans over 30,000 years ago. It is suggested based on nuclear genetic evidence that dogs originated from wolf populations in Europe and the Middle East, however, mitochondrial evidence suggests that dogs originated from wolf populations located in East Asia. Data also suggests that dogs may | 78,290 | wow-train |
Hello there! How do you feel about pie?
It is really yummy, but I don't know much about it.
I think meat pies are interesting. They were originally developed for taking on long voyages. They were easy to store and lasted a long time.
Wow. I would have thought with meat it would have gone bad. What other pie trivia should a person know about?
Well, meat pies are REALLY old! THey made them in ancient Egypt!
I never knew that. I thought only European countries made pies. What other kinds of pies are there? | Pie
A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savoury ingredients.
Pies are defined by their crusts. A "filled" pie (also "single-crust" or "bottom-crust"), has pastry lining the baking dish, and the filling is placed on top of the pastry but left open. A "top-crust" pie has the filling in the bottom of the dish and is covered with | "The Burning World might be a film, it might not. It's been in discussion for a long time. There were meetings. There were deals being talked about. But it has just been mysteriously stalled for a long time. I think they were trying to figure out how to do it, or whatever.
So I don't know if it's going to happen, there are no immediate plans in the works. But my hope is that, if the book does really well, then it might | 78,291 | wow-train |
Hi buddy, I would like to know more about computer engineering from you | Computer engineering
Computer engineering is a branch of engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic engineering (or electrical engineering), software design, and hardware-software integration instead of only software engineering or electronic engineering. Computer engineers are involved in many hardware and software aspects of computing, from the design of individual microcontrollers, microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of engineering not only focuses on " | Ironically, Michael felt Date Mike was successful because he impressed Donna, while Jim thought Date Mike was a disaster because he didn't know about Donna. Michael says Date Mike is inspired by watching dating competitions, saying " I absorb information, from the strategies of winners. And the losers! Actually I probably learn more from the losers.". Date Mike comes off as egotistical and introduces himself with the line "Hi, I'm Date Mike. Nice to meet me. How do you like your eggs in the | 78,292 | wow-train |
Hello there! How do you feel about pie?
It is really yummy, but I don't know much about it.
I think meat pies are interesting. They were originally developed for taking on long voyages. They were easy to store and lasted a long time.
Wow. I would have thought with meat it would have gone bad. What other pie trivia should a person know about? | Meat pie
A meat pie is a pie with a filling of meat and often other savory ingredients. They are popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ghana, Nigeria, Europe, New Zealand, Canada, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
History.
Meat pie is found in the Neolithic Period, around 9500 BC. The ancient Egyptians' diet featured basic pies made from oat, wheat, rye, and barley, and filled with honey and baked over hot coals.
The Greeks used a flour-water | "The Burning World might be a film, it might not. It's been in discussion for a long time. There were meetings. There were deals being talked about. But it has just been mysteriously stalled for a long time. I think they were trying to figure out how to do it, or whatever.
So I don't know if it's going to happen, there are no immediate plans in the works. But my hope is that, if the book does really well, then it might | 78,293 | wow-train |
I love to eat muffins in the morning but i know nothing about them
Cupcake can be two different things. A flatbread from Britain or a quick bread from North America.
Wow, do you know when muffins originated? | Muffin
A muffin is an individual-sized, baked product. It can refer to two distinct items, a part-raised flatbread and a cupcake-like quickbread.
The flatbread is of British or European derivation, and dates from at least the early 18th century, while the quickbread originated in North America during the 19th century. Both are common worldwide today.
Quick bread muffins.
Quickbread muffins (sometimes described in Britain as "American muffins" but, more usually, simply as "muffins") | result are raised, individual quickbreads.
Flatbread muffin.
Flatbread muffins (known in the United States and elsewhere as "English muffins", or simply 'muffins' in Britain) were first mentioned in literature in the early 18th century, although the product is undoubtedly older than that. The word "muffin" is thought to derive from the German "mouffin".
This product is a flatter disk-shaped, typically unsweetened bread of English or European origin. These muffins are popular in Commonwealth countries and the | 78,294 | wow-train |
Hi there! I'm taking dancing lessons and I'd be curious to know if you have any tips or tricks for it.
I'm nto a great dancer myself! What kind of dancing lessons are you taking?It's usually categorized by its choreography and movements.
I'm currently trying more simple stuff, like Salsa.
I love salsa! I wish I could learn to do it. Have you heard of Timba? It's a Cuban music genre with its own style of dance.
I have not! But I am intrigued by other cultures and their dances, so please tell me more. | slightly more aggressive music and dance form.
History.
As opposed to salsa, whose roots are strictly from son and the Cuban "conjunto" bands of the 1940s and 1950s, timba represents a synthesis of many folkloric (rumba, guaguancó, batá drumming and the sacred songs of santería.), and popular sources (even taking inspiration from non Afro-Cuban musical genres such as rock, jazz, funk, and Puerto Rican folk). According to Vincenzo Perna, author of "Timba: The Sound of | ," he said. "I actually have some stuff that I'm doing on the side right now. I don't know when I'm gonna kind of unleash something like that, and I don't know really what it's gonna be yet. I have a couple of different ideas, and I'm not sure what and when it's gonna happen, but of course Godsmack is our lifeblood and we don't have any plans on trying to break this thing up. But, you know, | 78,295 | wow-train |
Hey, I'm just about to go fishing! It's my means of obtaining food for my family!
Oh, good luck then! Most people I know who fish do it just for fun. What kind of fish are you going for?
I like to catch pickerel and perch! I'm quite the fisherman, or so everyone says! I like to capture fish from a body of water!
Do you generally do your fishing in rivers, lakes, or the ocean? | Fisherman
A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish.
Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. Fishermen may be professional or recreational and may be both men or women. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period.
History.
Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing had become a major means of survival as well as a business venture | The thing about music is that the things that go on in my life, like it's so much going on, that I make so many different types of records and I'm just dying to see what kind of record this is going to be, you know what I mean? Is it going to be like the way I intended it to be? Like gutter and grimy like "Trap Muzik", or is it going to be a culmination of radio records and trap records that make up kind of like a | 78,296 | wow-train |
Hello there, I have nearsightedness and can only see less then 200 feet in front of me. Do you have any eye problems?
I don't, but near-sightedness causes far away objects to be blurry but close up ones are normal.
yes exactly, it pretty bad trying to drive at night. Specially when it's rainy to at the same time. I try to avoid driving when that happens.
It's known to be caused by not only environmental but genetic factors.
Yeah sometimes I have a hard time reading small print on anything like the computer or books. My glasses only help sometimes. | on close objects, greater time spent indoors, and a family history of the condition. It is also associated with a high socioeconomic class. The underlying mechanism involves the length of the eyeball growing too long or less commonly the lens being too strong. It is a type of refractive error. Diagnosis is by eye examination.
Tentative evidence indicates that the risk of near-sightedness can be decreased by having young children spend more time outside. This may be related to natural light exposure. Near-sightedness can be corrected | Refractive error
Refractive error, also known as refraction error, is a problem with focusing light accurately onto the retina due to the shape of the eye. The most common types of refractive error are near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Near-sightedness results in far away objects being blurry, far-sightedness and presbyopia result in close objects being blurry, astigmatism causes objects to appear stretched out or blurry. Other symptoms may include double vision, headaches, and eye strain.
Near- | 78,297 | wow-train |
Hi, what do you look for when getting a new aparement?
It needs to have a good amount of space in it. We are referred to as tenants there since there is someone that owns the building itself.
It's nice to have a lot of room for all your stuff, our apartment is pretty small. I might move to one that could have a hobby room.
That would be fun. Ours has a lot of stories so I guess it would be called a high-rise apartment.
Does it have a nice view?
Not really. Just the street down below really. I want to get a flat instead, seems nicer and has two or three units in it.
We don't have a lot of flats in my area, that does sound pretty ideal though. We have a pet dog which really restricts renting options. | in North America (although in some cities "flat" is used for a unit which is part of a house containing two or three units, typically one to a floor). In the UK, the term apartment is more usual in professional real estate and architectural circles where otherwise the term "flat" is used commonly, but not exclusively, for an apartment on a single level (hence a 'flat' apartment).
In some countries the word "unit" is a more general term referring to both | , there's very little wiggle room. We looked at it seriouslybut if you understand what the promise of BlackBerry is to its user base it's all about getting stuff done. Games, media, we have to be good at it but we have to support those guys who are ahead of the game. Very little time to consume and enjoy contentif you stay true to that purpose you have to build on that basis. And if we want to serve that segment we can't do it on a me-too approach | 78,298 | wow-train |
I love Florida! Disneyworld
Random fact but florida is known for the land of flowers
oh yea ? thats cool
Another thing is that the state is bordered by the gulf of mexico. One of my favorite vacation spots
the gulf of mexico is huge!
Yeah it really is ! Another fact is that its a federal republic in north america
thats cool. i need to go back | Florida
Florida () is the southernmost contiguous state in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive (), the 3rd-most populous (21,312,211 inhabitants), and the 8th-most densely populated () of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the | large populations also moving to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
Geography.
Much of Florida is on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Florida. Spanning two time zones, it extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered on the north by Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama. It is the only state that borders the Atlantic Ocean and | 78,299 | wow-train |
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