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I caught a flu on my way home from work | Common cold
The common cold, also known simply as a cold, is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the nose. The throat, sinuses, and larynx may also be affected. Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus. These may include coughing, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever. People usually recover in seven to ten days, but some symptoms may last up to three weeks. Occasionally those with other health problems | long time on the road, meeting groups and communities of homeless people all over the country.
In an April 1930 letter he wrote: "Today is my first day at the writing desk after a week spent with flu. Caught it during my two-day inspection of a prison in Leningrad. Am going to continue this inspection, when I get better. I need this for the second part of my novella Free Birds' Way."
Upon its release the novel received a warm welcome. "A large | 5,500 | wow-train |
Sometimes i gamble too much
It can be very rewarding. I recently watched a show discussing how casinos build their machines to be more addicting. It's often because the prize/outcome is immediate, giving you instant gratification.
Yeah i agree machines are very addicting you get a rush when playing . Do you gamble ?
I mostly play slot machines, which are also known as "one armed bandits" because of the lever on the side. I rarely win haha.
Very interesting fact i had no idea they were called one armed bandits but it does make sense . Same here i win very little ha | frames are also common, allowing wagers on the outcome of a future sports contest or even an entire sports season.
The term "gaming" in this context typically refers to instances in which the activity has been specifically permitted by law. The two words are not mutually exclusive; "i.e.", a "gaming" company offers (legal) "gambling" activities to the public and may be regulated by one of many gaming control boards, for example, the Nevada Gaming Control Board. However, this distinction is | that means until the album comes out, and then they'll get it. I don't want to give too much because then it'll be a much more rewarding listen for my fans." He continued, "It's a rewarding listen when I listen to it. I don't know if I laugh as much - I think I laugh when it's over with, and that's the difference between this album and "XXX." With "XXX," you laugh throughout it, and by the time | 5,501 | wow-train |
I feel bad for people with agoraphobia, they have a fear of open spaces and shopping malls and that sort of stuff, seems very hard to deal with.
Yeah it is, my aunt was diagnosed with agoraphobia years ago and it was really hard on her
Wow small world, supposedly the condition runs in families often, is she the only one in the family?
Yeah as in today she is the only one that has been diagnosed, Without treatment it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve | it is uncommon for agoraphobia to resolve. Treatment is typically with a type of counselling called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT results in resolution for about half of people. Agoraphobia affects about 1.7% of adults. Women are affected about twice as often as men. The condition often begins in early adulthood and becomes less common in old age. It is rare in children. The term "agoraphobia" is from Greek ἀγορά, "agorá", meaning a "public square" and -φοβία, "-phobia", | two separate girls]. I had to deal with both things. And I got through it. Yeah, there was two cases. People can… It's been out there. It's been so long ago. That's why it's kind of hard to talk about it. But I'm here, I'm alive, I'm well, I survived it, and the fact that… It was difficult.[...]"
"Horrible judgment. What happened to me was really bad judgment, terrible | 5,502 | wow-train |
I would love to buy a Lexus one day! I think they're such nice cars. Have you ever owned a Lexus?
I haven't, but would like to! A Lexus SUV sounds amazing to me. There are also sedans, coupes, and convertibles available.
I like the coupes! Do you know who makes Lexus cars? Are they owned by another auto manufacturer?
I believe Lexus is owned by Toyota. Lexus vehicles are primarily produced in Japan, at Toyota factories.
Oh, I thought I heard that once! When did Lexus start producing cars?
Lexus originated in 1983, as a corporate project to produce a new premium sedan. I believe they succeeded haha!
I'm pretty sure they did! I see Lexus cars all over! They're considered a luxury car, aren't they?
Yep! They are supposed to have better quality equipment, better performance, and higher brand status.
I'd love to test drive one, I'll bet it's a smooth ride! I'm not sure I could afford the payments though! Ha! | corporate reorganization from 2001 to 2005, Lexus began operation of its own design, engineering and manufacturing centers.
Since the 2000s, Lexus has increased sales outside its largest market, the United States. The division inaugurated dealerships in the Japanese domestic market in 2005, becoming the first Japanese premium car marque to launch in its country of origin. The brand was introduced in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and other regions.
History.
History 1980s: The F1 project.
The brand was created around the same time | Lexus LF
The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation. The "LF" designation refers to "Lexus Future". The LF Series vehicles features coupes/convertibles, including: the LF-A, the LF-A Roadster, LF-LC, LF-CC, and the LF-C; sedans: the LF-S, LF-Sh, and LF-Gh; crossover SUVs: the LF-X and LF- | 5,503 | wow-train |
I unfortunately am looking for work. Unemployment usually experiences a higher spike during a recession
Yeah but I have heard lots of new jobs are opening up now
Thankfully. Unemployment benefits are nice. They are payments made by the state to unemployed people
Yeah atleast you have those to fall back on
Some schools of thought believe that market mechanisms resolve unemployment
That is neat do you know of any? | Keynesian economics
Keynesian economics ( ; sometimes called Keynesianism) are a group of various macroeconomic theories about how in the short run – and especially during recessions – economic output is strongly influenced by aggregate demand (total demand in the economy). In the Keynesian view, named for British economist John Maynard Keynes, aggregate demand does not necessarily equal the productive capacity of the economy; instead, it is influenced by a host of factors and sometimes behaves erratically, affecting production, employment, and inflation.
Keynesian economics served as | household. In order to qualify for unemployment benefits, a person must be able to do work and have registered as unemployed.
There are three categories to the Malta registrar of unemployment. People who have never worked fall into category one. Those who quit or were dismissed from their jobs fall into category two. Category three is for people who are currently employed but are looking for other job prospects. Benefits for unemployment are given for 156 days after which a person may qualify for the means tested unemployment assistance. People eligible | 5,504 | wow-train |
Wedding cakes are my specialty
Are you a baker of some sort? I've heard that modern wedding cakes are often more of a centerpiece than a food item, and sometimes they're not even eaten!
I always wonder if people actually ate the wedding cake
Well traditionally they were made to bring good luck to all those who attended the wedding, so I assume you were supposed to eat it originally.
who came up with the tradition of the wedding cake? | the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used. Cakes range in price along with size and components. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis. Prices can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per-person or slice, depending on the pastry chef who is hired to make the cake. Wedding cakes and cake decorating in general have become a certain pop culture symbol in western society. In the United | decoration was appeared, they were often at least partially three-dimensional, were colourful. However, since some decoration were made in a variety of substances, sometimes the decoration or even parts of wedding cake were inedible. In The myth that eating the pie would bring good luck was still common but the glass ring slowly died out and the flower bouquet toss replaced it.
Fruit cakes were a sign of fertility and prosperity, which helped them gain popularity because married men wanted to have plenty of children.
History Modern Western | 5,505 | wow-train |
I love skateboarding in my free time. It's a sport where you ride and do tricks on a board
Yeah I have heard it is fun
The skateboarding market is estimated to be around 8 billion dollars.
Wow that is a lot
There are a lot of pro skateboarders too like Paul Rodriquez who has won 8 medals at the X games.
Do you know tony hawk | Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank Hawk (born May 12, 1968) is an American professional skateboarder, actor and owner of the skateboard company Birdhouse. Hawk is well known for completing the first documented 900 and for his licensed video game titles, published by Activision, and is widely considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern vertical skateboarding.
In 2002, he created the "Boom Boom HuckJam", an extreme sports exhibition and tour that was launched in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, Hawk | Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world. In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding will be represented at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Since | 5,506 | wow-train |
I have always hated chalk. It just feels weird to me
Do you mean the soft porous rock, or the chalk used on blackboards?
I meant the chalk for blackboards. I guess I just have bad memories from chalk at school
Interesting, was it the chalk or the blackboard you didn't like?
The feeling of chalk just gave me chills. I did not like it
I see, I have a similar feeling about certain textures but chalk doesn't bother me that much, it is quite smooth to me when I use it for writing on a chalkboard.
Do you know when chalk was invented? | Chalk
Chalk is a soft, white, porous, sedimentary carbonate rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. Calcite is an ionic salt called calcium carbonate or CaCO. It forms under reasonably deep marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of minute calcite shells (coccoliths) shed from micro-organisms called coccolithophores. Flint (a type of chert) is very common as bands parallel to the bedding or as nodules embedded in chalk. It is probably derived from sponge spicules or other siliceous organisms as water is expelled | of wet blackboard can be difficult to remove. Blackboard manufacturers often advise that a new or newly resurfaced blackboard be completely covered using the side of a stick of chalk and then that chalk brushed off as normal to prepare it for use.
Chalk sticks.
Sticks of processed ‘chalk’ are produced especially for use with blackboards in white and also in various colours. White chalk sticks are made mainly from calcium carbonate derived from mineral chalk rock or limestone, while colored or pastel chalks are made from calcium sulfate in its | 5,507 | wow-train |
Hello, swimming is fun.
I agree! Humans can hold their breath and are able to do a form of swimming at a few weeks old!
I've seen several videos of babies swimming, do you think that's safe?
It's an evolutionary response, so yes. The human body also has a natural buoyancy which helps
I suppose it would help them in the long run. Is there a real health benefit to swimming?
Many people swim for exercise. It's beneficial for older people and for rehab because it is low-impact compared to land activities
I agree, it's definitely a low impact "sport." Are there benefits of swimming in rivers or lakes as opposed to a swimming pool? | 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 | will reflexively hold their breath when submerged to protect their airway and are able to survive immersion in water for short periods of time. Infants can also be taken to swimming lessons. Although this may be done to reduce their risk of drowning, the effects on drowning risk are not reliable.
It is extremely important to note that while babies can imitate swimming motions and reflexes, they are not yet physically capable of swimming.
Infant swimming or diving reflex.
Most human babies demonstrate an innate swimming or diving reflex from | 5,508 | wow-train |
My all time favorite band is Metallica, they started in 1981 with a drummer and vocalist/guitarist.
I love them too! I didn't realize they started that long ago, wow!
They were one of the founding bands of trash metal.
Thats interesting, I always thought the term 'trash metal' is kind of funny
Yes! Their album Master of Puppets is one of the most influential trash metal albums.
Awesome, I knew that was a popular one. How many albums have they made? | heavy metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, the band returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, "Death Magnetic" (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums.
In 2000, Metallica led the case against the peer-to | as his favorite band; he said, "I love that they've done things their own way and they've persevered over the years and they're still relevant to this day. I think they're one of the greatest bands ever." Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin said Metallica has been the biggest influence on the band, stating, "they really changed my life when I was 16 years oldI'd never heard anything that heavy". Vocalist and guitarist Robb Flynn of Machine Head said that when creating the band's 2007 album | 5,509 | wow-train |
Do you Crochet? I know it's rare for a man to Crochet but I love it. It helps me relax.
I love to crochet! I didn't realize that the name was derived from the French term meaning "small hook"
Yes, as in the small hook you use when you Crochet. | Crochet hook
A crochet hook (or crochet needle) is an implement used to make loops in thread or yarn and to interlock them into crochet stitches. It is basically a round shaft pointed on one end, with a lateral groove behind it. The point eases the insertion of the hook through the material being crocheted and the groove makes it possible to pull a loop back through the material. The shaft is then divided into a working area that determines the hook's nominal diameter and ensures the uniform sizing of the loops | Crochet
Crochet (; ) is a process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials using a crochet hook. The name is derived from the French term "crochet", meaning 'small hook'. These are made of materials such as metal, wood, or plastic and are manufactured commercially and produced in artisan workshops. The salient difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before the next one is begun | 5,510 | wow-train |
I think sushi is a good meal
Yes, I like sushi prepared either with brown rice or with white rice.
Is raw salmon used in sushi?
It is true that sushi is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties use cooked ingredients.
ok | Sushi
Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. It is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. Many types of sushi are vegetarian. It is often served with pickled ginger ("gari"), wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish or pickled daikon ("takuan") are popular garnishes for the dish.
"Sushi" is sometimes | Japan, raw seafood (e.g., sashimi) is not as prevalent a component in American-style sushi.
Since rolls are often made to-order it is not unusual for the customer to specify the exact ingredients desired (e.g. salmon roll, cucumber roll, avocado roll, tuna roll, shrimp or tuna tempura roll, etc.). Though the menu names of dishes often vary by restaurant, some examples include:
Ingredients.
All sushi has a base of specially prepared rice, complemented with other ingredients | 5,511 | wow-train |
I wonder what India is like. The only thing I know is it is located in South Asia.
I do know it is known for it's spices.
I know that curry is a popular cuisine in India. I've tried it, it is good.
I love curry chicken! Christopher Columbus thought he had found India when he discovered America. That is why Native Americans were first called Indians. | India
India (official name: the Republic of India; Hindi: ) is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east | , somber, dictatorial dad I've known my entire life. I was suddenly curious to know what made my father the man he is now. I realized that, for one thing, he lived through a period filled with dictators, both in North and South Korea. The son never gets to see his father as a young man, but a father is only ever an old man to his children. It's a lonely fate, and he must blame and resent others for it. This film is a belated confession | 5,512 | wow-train |
Tokyo is supposed to be an outstanding city. Have you been?
Oustanding is just the right word to describe it.Yes I have, is the capital city of Japan
I have never been. I have seen it appear as an amazingly unique place on travel shows.
Well, I believe it's well laid out and taken care of because it is seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government.
I did not know that. Japanese culture seems so interesting and unique.
Yes it is. side of the main island Honshu and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands
There are almost half as many people in Japan as there are in the USA and all in such a small area! | Tokyo
, officially , one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has served as the Japanese capital since 1869. , the Greater Tokyo Area ranked as the most populous metropolitan area in the world. The urban area houses the seat of the Emperor of Japan, of the Japanese government and of the National Diet. Tokyo forms part of the Kantō region on the southeastern side of Japan's main island, Honshu, and includes the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. Tokyo was formerly named Edo when "Shōgun" Tokugawa Ieyasu made | in an Instagram post, creator, writer and director Julie Andem wrote that ""Skam" has been a 24/7 job. It has also been amazingly fun to work on, and I really believe that has given the series a unique energy, and ensured that "Skam" continues to surprise and entertain. We recently decided that we won't be making a new season this fall. I know many of you out there will be upset and disappointed to hear this, but I'm confident this is the right decision. | 5,513 | wow-train |
i love go-karts! | Go-kart
A go-kart, also written as go-cart (often referred to as simply a kart), is a type of open-wheel car. Go-karts come in all shapes and forms, from motorless models to high-powered racing machines. Some, such as Superkarts, are able to beat racing cars or motorcycles on long circuits.
Gravity racers, usually referred to as Soap Box Derby carts, are the simplest type of go-karts. They are propelled by gravity. | The Beverly Hillbillies" jalopy, DRAG-U-LA from "The Munsters", two Batmobiles, the Camaro from "Charlie's Angels", and Herbie the Love Bug. Many of the featured vehicles were designed by George Barris. The Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers houses more than 20,000 shakers from all over the world, and Cooter's Place is a free "Dukes of Hazzard" museum with the General Lee, indoor go-karts, and indoor mini golf.
A few music and family-oriented | 5,514 | wow-train |
I love cake so delicious.
Oh absolutely. Whether simple or elaborate, nothingbeast cake as a dessert.
it is so good but also versatile
Fruit cakes are a good change of pace vs. the traditional cake types.
I like normal cake with icing better myself
It's too bad most of the time it's only good to have cake at special occasions, like weddings and birthydays and such.
yea i know what you mean.
I mean there are countless recipes and types of cake, it would be impossible to sample them all without getting fat
yea haha, i love how most cake tastes tho | rich and elaborate, and many are centuries old. Cake making is no longer a complicated procedure; while at one time considerable labor went into cake making (particularly the whisking of egg foams), baking equipment and directions have been simplified so that even the most amateur of cooks may bake a cake.
History.
The term "cake" has a long history. The word itself is of Viking origin, from the Old Norse word "kaka".
The ancient Greeks called cake πλακοῦς ("plakous" | its contemporary form. These elaborate 17th century cakes had many aspects of the contemporary birthday cake, like multiple layers, icing, and decorations. However, these cakes were only available to the very wealthy. Birthday cakes became accessible to the lower class as a result of the industrial revolution and the spread of more materials and goods.
Contemporary rites.
The cake, pastry, or dessert is served to a person on their birthday. In contemporary Western cultures, the cake is topped with one or more lit candles, | 5,515 | wow-train |
Johny Cash may be old school country, but if I'm listening to country -- THAT'S what I love best. How about you? | Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash (born J.R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of being inducted into | , “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 | 5,516 | wow-train |
I love French Bulldogs, but oh the cost. They're between $3,000 and $7,000 each!
Wow! I didn't know that. I love dogs but usually don't get pure breds. | French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a breed of domestic dog. In the 1800s, they were the result of a cross between Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local ratters in Paris, France.
The breed is popular as a pet; in 2015, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom, and in the U.S., the sixth most popular AKC-registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia in 2017.
History.
The origin of the modern | just very openhearted. I was very much in love with Crissy, but things just didn't work out between us. I still love her, and she's my closest friend today." In a 2008 interview with AfterEllen, Cusack also said: "Oh gosh, I don't know. I don't know if I would put a specific label on any of it. I mean, if I met the woman of my dreams and fell in love, I would stay with her, and if I met the | 5,517 | wow-train |
I love playing football. I just got a scholarship for playing soccer!
That's great! Soccer is fun to watch! | most played team sport in the U.S., behind only basketball and American football. The popularity of the sport in the U.S. has been growing since the 1960s and 1970s and received a significant boost when the United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup and 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. It is the fourth most popular sport in the United States behind American football, baseball, and basketball, and is the second fastest growing sport in America, surpassed only by lacrosse.
The highest-level men's professional soccer league in | valuable in your life. You want to feel wanted - that's pretty basic, I think - and we've always felt that." He also noted that he enjoyed working with non-scholarship athletes who were playing for the love of the game: "It's a blast. It's a lot of fun to deal with those kind of people. They want to have fun, and they're gonna work hard, but every one of them is out there because they want to be. I look forward | 5,518 | wow-train |
I'm thinking of moving to Baltimore. It's the largest city in Maryland. Have you ever been there?
No I have not but I hear its nice.
It really sounds nice. It was founded in 1729 and it's the second largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic.
Cool. Where else would you consider moving to? | combined statistical area (CSA), the fourth-largest CSA in the nation, with a calculated 2018 population of 9,797,063.
Baltimore is also the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic. The city's Inner Harbor was once the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States. In addition, Baltimore was a major manufacturing center. After a decline in major manufacturing, heavy industry, and restructuring of the rail industry, Baltimore has shifted to a service-oriented economy. Johns Hopkins Hospital ( | and the longer you leave it the harder it gets. It's been four years without doing any stage work and I don't want to leave it much longer. I'm going back for a little bit but I can't say too much else. If and when it does happen it would be nice to have the big exit, as an actor no-one wants to leave in the back of a taxi even if it means being killed off. And obviously a big stunt would be brilliant!". | 5,519 | wow-train |
I love new gadgets. I just got an Amazon Echo.
Ooh, how fun! Do you find that Alexa is pretty responsive? | Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa, known simply as Alexa, is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, first used in the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers developed by Amazon Lab126. It is capable of voice interaction, music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing audiobooks, and providing weather, traffic, sports, and other real-time information, such as news. Alexa can also control several smart devices using itself as a home automation system. Users are able to | Please Come Home/How Come You Do Me Like You Do/The Way She Loves A Man/New Way To Love/African Hunch With A Boogie Beat//Shame Pretty Girls/Baby, Baby, Baby/Do De Do/Cool Blooded/Just You And I/Pigalle Love/All By Myself
- 6123/BS 96123 - Cool Samba - Joao Meirelles & His Bossa Kings [1963] 13 Selections.
- 6124/BS 96124 - You've Got to Love Everybody! - Rev. Cleophus Robinson [1963 | 5,520 | wow-train |
I love basketball! Do you know the Raptors, from Toronto?
Yes. They had a big trade over the summer. I'm a NBA basketball fan.
I actually have not been following up with the players for the upcoming season, I'll have to take a look at who has been traded over! Do you know who invented this sport?
naismith got it all started in 1891 paving the way for the NBA right now.
Wow, I heard the the first basket ball net was actually a bucket with a hole in it, is that true?
Maybe. 1891 and Naismith was a longtime ago. I'm sure there's a bit of fiction in the story too.
Yeah that would make sense. What else do you know about basketball? | a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one or more one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated.
Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense, players may use a | 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 | 5,521 | wow-train |
It's been hard dealing with epilepsy. I've had the condition my whole life.
I hear the seizures can vary from brief but could last a long time. How do you deal with them?
Other than making sure I take my medicine, I try to avoid events that trigger my epilepsy, like flashing lights and loud noises. | Photosensitive epilepsy
Photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) is a form of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights; bold, regular patterns; or regular moving patterns.
PSE affects approximately one in 4,000 people (5% of those with epilepsy).
Signs and symptoms.
People with PSE experience epileptiform seizures upon exposure to certain visual stimuli. The exact nature of the stimulus or stimuli that triggers the seizures varies from one patient to another, as | died in July 2013.
Talking about the title track "Louder", Michele has said, "It's a song that, no matter what, I can play in my car with the windows down. I feel like it shows off my voice as a singer, which is really important to me, because that’s what I do. I want to make sure that every song on my record is fun and enjoyable, but also, you hear my voice in them." Michele also stated, "I | 5,522 | wow-train |
I had to ride in a wheelchair once and it was not fun!
Awh that is unfortunate, I hope you are okay now though. Wheelchairs date back a while, back to 525 CE in Chinese art.
Yeah I'm all good, it was temporary. And man, I never would've thought it would be in China first.
Yea China made a lot of advancements in early history. It was considered the dominant culture in East Asia.
I never considered that. So how were they made back then? | centuries later in China; the Chinese used early wheelbarrows to move people as well as heavy objects. A distinction between the two functions was not made for another several hundred years, until around 525 CE, when images of wheeled chairs made specifically to carry people begin to occur in Chinese art.
Although Europeans eventually developed a similar design, this method of transportation did not exist until 1595 when an unknown inventor from Spain built one for King Phillip II. Although it was an elaborate chair having both armrests and leg rests, | the programme on BBC Three in June 2008.
When asked about whether there would be a second series, Lilley stated, "I never thought about it in the beginning because it was always a one-off thing. I'm not into just cashing in and rolling off into a second series that is not as good. I really enjoyed making the show, so the thought of writing and going back there again is really fun and exciting, but I haven't made a decision on what to do next." | 5,523 | wow-train |
Hi there. I enjoy horseback riding. Have you ever ridden a horse?
My daughter took equestrian lessons when she was 12 but she was afraid of the height of the horses. lol
I can understand that, it can be unnerving at first. Do you enjoy watching equestrian events like steeplechase?
I've never really watched a lot of equestrian events. Do you ride competitively?
No, I'm not that good. I just enjoy riding casually and there are quite a few trails near where I live.
I bet that is very relaxing to just enjoy a nice trail ride. What part of the country do you live in? | Trail riding
Trail riding is riding outdoors on trails, bridle paths, and forest roads, but not on roads regularly used by motorised traffic. A trail ride can be of any length, including a long distance, multi-day trip. It originated with horse riding, and in North America, the equestrian form is usually called "trail riding," or, less often "hacking." In the UK and Europe, the practice is usually called horse or pony trekking.
The modern term also encompasses mountain | volleyball team at school. I watched her present the Olympics and she's incredible. She's really passionate when talking about horses, and she talks really fast... 'Beautiful filly, beautiful filly...' She never stops, you never feel uncomfortable with her, she knows how to talk to everybody. And I got this feeling that she was like, 'Oh, don't worry, I'll work the Christmas holidays, I can do that show, I'll work Boxing Day as well, nothing like the holidays | 5,524 | wow-train |
You ever been into the whole fantasy thing like wow or lord of the rings?
Yeah! Like with the orcs and stuff? The fictional humanoid creatures?
Yea they have always been pretty interesting, you see them a lot if you ever played d&d with friends
Oh yes... The orcs were one the earliest creatures introduced in the game. Do you play D&D?
Ocassionally when i can meet up and arrange it with friends but it is a big commitment so it can be hard
The game does take a lot of time. The orcs from D&D were based largely on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. Have you ever read his books?
No but hes the lord of the rings and hobbit guy right? | The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 fantasy novel "The Hobbit", but eventually developed into a much larger work. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, "The Lord of the Rings" is one of the best-selling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.
The title of the novel refers to the story's main antagonist | Orc
An orc (also spelled ork) is a fictional humanoid creature that is part of a fantasy race akin to goblins.
While the overall concept of orcs draws on a variety of pre-existing mythology, the main conception of the creatures stems from the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, in particular "The Lord of the Rings". In Tolkien's works, orcs are a brutish, aggressive, repulsive and generally malevolent species, existing in stark contrast with the benevolent Elvish race and | 5,525 | wow-train |
Hi, what are your thoughts on parenting? Do you think it's better to be strict or leave some room to grow?
Parenting, or child rearing, is quite the difficult job. I think a good mixture of strictness and leniency is good.
When it's time to be strict, what punishments do you think are effective?
I think that the most common caretaker, the parent, should punish children in ways like grounding them.
But what if grounding doesn't work? Say, for example, that the child sneaks out after being grounded.
Well parenting skills vary and therefore if you ground properly it is a good, fair way to punish.
You mentioned leniency at the start, what are some ideas for rewarding good behavior? | friend. Governments and society may also have a role in child-rearing. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent or non-blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent or surrogate with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent".
Parenting styles vary by historical time period, race/ethnicity, social class, and other social features. Additionally, research | everyone so deeply and it wears heavily on her because she obviously went through this big Inhuman change...And so what I think makes her such a good kind of...unconventional leader is that she's really kind of still learning and I think that's so realistic that leaders are—it's almost like when you grow up and you realize that your parents are just humans, parenting." Wen noted how the character "has evolved from being so anti-establishment into suddenly being someone who wants to create an establishment that | 5,526 | wow-train |
I love riding my three wheeled motor bike. Do you ride?
I don't actually. What are they like?
It looks like a motor cycle but with two back wheels. Motor cycles come in two and three wheeled versions.
That's really cool! What makes them different apart from having an extra wheel? | Motorcycle
A motorcycle, often called a bike, motorbike, or cycle, is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport including racing, and off-road riding. Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and related social activity such as joining a motorcycle club and attending motorcycle rallies.
In 1894, Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first series production motorcycle, and the first to be called a motorcycle. In 2014 | and the rear wheel follows. Four-wheel vehicles are set up like normal cars or similarly to three-wheeled vehicles with the two rear wheels close together.
Solar cars have a wide range of suspensions because of varying bodies and chassis. The most common front suspension is the double wishbone suspension. The rear suspension is often a trailing-arm suspension as found in motor cycles.
Solar cars are required to meet rigorous standards for brakes. Disc brakes are the most commonly used due to their good braking ability and | 5,527 | wow-train |
Have you ever tried cross country skiing?
No, I've never tried cross-country skiing. I do a lot of alpine skiing though.
wow alpine skiing that must be fun! is it scary?
No it's not scary at all. In fact, it's easy enough that people with physical disabilities can go skiing as well. It's called para-alpine skiing.
do you mean that someone who is in a wheelchair can go skiing? | Para-alpine skiing
Paralympic alpine skiing is an adaptation of alpine skiing for athletes with a disability. The sport evolved from the efforts of disabled veterans in Germany and Austria during and after the Second World War. The sport is governed by the International Paralympic Committee Sports Committee. The primary equipment used includes outrigger skis, sit-skis, and mono-skis. Para-alpine skiing disciplines include the Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Super Combined and Snowboard.
Para-alpine skiing classification is | dangerous situation due to both countries' massive nuclear arsenals. He also reiterated his belief in the power of international sporting competitions to prevent war, saying that "as long as the Olympics are taking place and not being boycotted, it's virtually impossible to have a world war", because the nations involved "wouldn't want a war to mess up their chances".
Sports.
Sports Winter sports.
- Alpine skiing
- Bobsleigh
- Cross country
- Figure skating
- Freestyle skiing
- Luge | 5,528 | wow-train |
i enjoy hitchhiking
First thought: I hope you're safe! Second: although typically "free", have you found that your rides come at a cost? We all know free is not always free...
I know and there are safety precaution on it all. What are you scared of? | who usually sought to travel long distances, distances too far to walk in a reasonable amount of time—was that the driver's destinations were located nearby—and of little use to the hitchhiker—by pointing at the ground for a few seconds.
Legal status.
Hitchhiking is a historically common (autonomous) practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. However, a minority of countries have laws that restrict hitchhiking at certain locations. In the United States, | do and the second there is any development in fear before world you will be the first to know. please feel free to voice your opinion on the matter and i will respond. just know i truly hate bumming any of you out. it truly wasn't my or our intent for it to come to this. as far as all human goes, that is where i will be directing my creative energy for the time being. i hope you guys will enjoy that for what it is. its not a side project | 5,529 | wow-train |
I love watching Game of Thrones, are you familiar with it?
Game of Thrones is a great TV show dont you think?
Yes it's one of my favorite, do you have a factor character on it?
No I dont have a favorite character however my favorite story is the first one about the noble families trying to compete for the throne of the seven kingdoms. What about you?
Oh that's my favorite story too! Do you watch any other TV shows regularly?
I used to watch Greys Anatomy here and there, it was pretty cool too, but I really want to talk about Game of Thrones, Im trying to find out why its so popular
Oh, I think it's because it has so many different storylines and exciting characters. What do you think?
Yeah that makes sense! I think it might have something to do with the fact that its an adaptation of "A song of ice and fire" by George R.R. Martin
That's true too, George R.R. Martin is so popular. | George R. R. Martin
George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin, September 20, 1948), also known as GRRM, is an American novelist and short story writer in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known for his series of epic fantasy novels, "A Song of Ice and Fire", which was adapted into the HBO series "Game of Thrones" (2011–2019).
In 2005, Lev Grossman of "Time" called Martin | of how "Cheers (Drink to That)" was one of her favorite songs on the album, saying "I love that song ['Cheers']. That is one of my favorite songs on the album. It makes you feel like celebrating ... It gives you a great feeling inside, like you want to go out and have a drink ... People can't wait for the weekend." Also in an interview with MTV News in late 2010, Avril Lavigne spoke about being included on the song | 5,530 | wow-train |
Are you a fan of association football? I am! | Association football
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played with a spherical ball between two teams of eleven players. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field called a pitch with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by moving the ball beyond the goal line into the opposing goal.
Association football is one of a family | , Allam said, "I have never been a football fan. I am still not a football fan. I am a community fan."
Name change 2015: Re-application.
In March 2015, an independent panel appointed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the decision of the Football Association Council to block the name change "cannot stand" on account of the process having been "flawed."
In July 2015, the Football Supporters Federation confirmed that a 70/30 decision was made in favour | 5,531 | wow-train |
It's summertime, baby! I can't wait to go to the beach and swim in the water!
Yes! I actually just bought some sunscreen and a swimsuit, so I am ready to go swimming at the beach or a pool.
What SPF sunscreen do you use? Those UV rays can be dangerous!
I try to get at least 30 SPF level, Coppertone or even Neutrogena has been effective for me. How about you? | or chemical sunscreens (i.e., those that absorb the UV light).
Medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend the use of sunscreen because it aids in the prevention of squamous cell carcinomas. The routine use of sunscreens may also reduce the risk of melanoma. However, many sunscreens do not block UVA (UVA) radiation, yet protection from UVA has been shown to be important for the prevention of skin cancer.
To provide a better indication of their ability to protect against skin cancer and other diseases associated | , dress code may be stricter than on public beaches, and in indoor pools stricter than outdoor pools. For example, in countries where women can be topless on the beach, this is often not allowed in a swimming pool, and a swimsuit must be worn. For men, wearing ordinary shorts and a tee shirt to go in the water at a beach may be considered acceptable, but pools usually require real swim suits or other dedicated water wear. Swimming with regular clothes on is not only unhygienic, but can potentially | 5,532 | wow-train |
I'm planning a trip to Paris this year and plan to see lots of tourist attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower
That sounds like a lot of fun, Paris is probably a really fascinating place. Do you know how many people live there roughly?
In 2016 the population of Paris was around 12,142,802, which accounted for approximately 18 percent of the population of France
Wow that's a lot of people, do you know what some other big cities in France are? | Paris
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an area of and an official estimated population of 2,140,526 residents as of 1 January 2019. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science, as well as the arts. The City of Paris is the centre and seat of government of the Île-de-France, or Paris Region, which has an estimated official 2019 population of 12,213,364, or about 18 | List of tourist attractions in Paris
Paris, the capital of France, has an annual 30 million foreign visitors, and so is one of the most visited cities in the world. Paris' sights include monuments and architecture, such as its Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and neo-classic Haussmannian boulevards and buildings as well as museums, operas and concert halls. There are also more modern attractions such as its suburban Disneyland Paris. With its many monument, the city is a symbol of French culture, and since the | 5,533 | wow-train |
I am wondering what Hummus is?
I love hummus, it is made from chickpeas and usually used as a spread or dip
oh that's nice, is it the only thing that's made from chickenpeas? | Chickpea
The chickpea or chick pea ("Cicer arietinum") is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea, chana, and chole. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, and 7500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East.
Chickpea is a key ingredient in hummus and chana masala, and it can be ground into flour to make | Hummus
Hummus (, ; , 'chickpeas'; full Arabic name: "ḥummuṣ bi-ṭaḥini" , 'chickpeas in tahini') is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. It is popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean, as well as in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. It can also be found in most grocery stores in North America and Europe.
Etymology and spelling. | 5,534 | wow-train |
Don't you love the color yellow? It's so bold and radiant! | The Color Yellow
"The Color Yellow" is the thirteenth episode of "The Simpsons"' twenty-first season. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 21, 2010. In this episode, Lisa discovers that her ancestors from Florida helped a black slave named Virgil escape to freedom, but Milhouse has a piece of family history that shows Lisa's ancestors giving Virgil up in an act of cowardice.
The episode was written by Ian Maxtone-Graham and Billy Kimball and directed by | I Love You & Don't You Forget It
Track listing Side Three.
1. And I Love You So
2. For The Good Times
3. Close To You
4. Seattle
5. Tie A Yellow Ribbon
6. Walk Right Back
7. What Kind of Fool Am I?
8. Days of Wine and Roses
9. Where Do I Begin
10. Without A Song
Track listing Side Four.
1. It's Impossible
2. I Think of | 5,535 | wow-train |
I hope to buy a horse one day (Equus ferus caballus)
Thats sounds like quite an exquisite horse. Is it a fast breed of horse?
They are all fast, people have been domesticating horses since 4000 BC
That is a long time of domestication. No wonder horses nowadays are so well trained and obedient to humans.
It only took a thousand years for domesticating horses to become widespread by 3000 BC
It must have taken a lot of hard work too, since wild horses could be dangerous and hard to control. | enables them to make use of speed to escape predators and they have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down, with younger horses tending to sleep significantly more than adults. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately 11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly following birth | Horse
The horse ("Equus ferus caballus") is one of two extant subspecies of "Equus ferus". It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, "Eohippus", into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Horses in the subspecies " | 5,536 | wow-train |
A lawn game is an out door game
Sounds fun! | Lawn game
A lawn game is an outdoor game that can be played on a lawn. Many types and variations of lawn games exist, which includes games that use balls and the throwing of objects as their primary means of gameplay. Some lawn games are historical in nature, having been devised and played in different forms for centuries. Some lawn games are traditionally played on a pitch (sports field). Some companies produce and market lawn games for home use in a front or backyard.
History.
The lawn | can be harder than taking a geometry test, but it's definitely more fun." "Electronic Gaming Monthly" also complained of poor sounds but were more impressed with the graphics, describing them as exceptional for a portable system. They praised the game for its trick shots and generally strategic gameplay and gave it a 6.25 out of 10.
"Entertainment Weekly" gave the game a B- and wrote that "Insipid electronic lounge sounds are an integral component of "Side Pocket" (for Genesis), which presents American | 5,537 | wow-train |
I like to buy my clothes from American Eagle Outfitters. They have some great products.
American Eagle was founded in 1988 by the SIlverman brothers.
I didn't realize they are only 30 years old. They are very popular with teens and college kids. | American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., now known as simply American Eagle, is an American lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991 to Jacob Price of Knoxville, Tennessee. American Eagle Outfitters is also the parent company of Aerie.
The brand targets male | The Milk Carton Kids
The Milk Carton Kids are an American indie folk duo from Eagle Rock, California, United States, consisting of singers and guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, who began making music together in early 2011. The band has recorded and released five albums: "Retrospect", "Prologue", "The Ash & Clay", "Monterey", and "All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do". They are noted for releasing their first two albums | 5,538 | wow-train |
Do you know who David Mach is?
Why yes he is a Scottish sculptor and installation artist!
That's some good information! I did not know that. Is he talented? | Information management
Information management (IM) concerns a cycle of organizational activity: the acquisition of information from one or more sources, the custodianship and the distribution of that information to those who need it, and its ultimate disposition through archiving or deletion.
This cycle of organisational involvement with information involves a variety of stakeholders, including those who are responsible for assuring the quality, accessibility and utility of acquired information; those who are responsible for its safe storage and disposal; and those who need it for decision making. Stakeholders | there?brbrDolezal: Do you have a question about that?brbrReporter: Yes, ma'am. I was wondering if, uh, your dad really is an African American man?brbrDolezal: That's a very—I mean, I don't know what you're implying.brbrReporter: Are you African American?brbrDolezal: I don't... I don't understand the question of—I did tell you that yes that's my dad. And he was unable to come in January.brbrReporter: Are your parents—are they white?brbrDolezal: [Walking away] I refuse... | 5,539 | wow-train |
Never been much of a beastie boys fan.
The Beastie Boys were my favorite band. They were formed back in 1981.
dang they are quite old now.
They were originally formed as a four-piece punk band.
Oh really? I thought they were more of a rock band.
They are actually more of a hip hop bands. They were one of the first of their kind!
Ah that makes more sense, boy band were never my thing tho. | Boy band
A boy band (or boyband) is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation, singing love songs marketed towards young women. Being vocal groups, most boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on stage, making the term something of a misnomer. However, exceptions do exist. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances.
Some such | Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City formed in 1981. The group comprised Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar).
The Beastie Boys were formed as a four-piece hardcore punk band, the Young Aborigines, in 1979 by Mike D (vocals), MCA (bass), John Berry (guitar) and Kate Schellenbach | 5,540 | wow-train |
My favorite beverage on a hot day is an ice cold beer. They are so refreshing!
Beer is the oldest and most consumed alcoholic drink.
How long ago did people make beer? I heard it was safer to drink than water in many places.
I do not know but I know they are brewed from cereal grains.
Cool, isn't there hops and yeast involved too? It sounds like drinkable bread, lol.
I believe so but beer also has malted barley.
Is that what gives stout the dark color? There are so many kinds, like lager, pilsner, ale.
I am not sure but I do know they add flavor agents such as gruit or fruit.
I like to add an orange slice to my beer for an extra fruity taste. I never heard of gruit before, what is that? | Gruit
Gruit (alternately grut or gruyt) is a herb mixture used for bittering and flavouring beer, popular before the extensive use of hops. Gruit or grut ale may also refer to the beverage produced using gruit.
Historically, "gruit" is the term used in an area today covered by the Netherlands, Belgium and westernmost Germany. Today however, "gruit" is a colloquial term for any beer seasoned with gruit-like herbs.
Gruit was and is a combination of herbs, commonly including sweet gale | point MacArthur says, "[T]he primary reason I don't do a lot of things I could do, including drinking wine or any alcoholic beverage, [is] because I know some believers would be offended by it ... [M]any Christians will drink their beer and wine and flaunt their liberty no matter what anyone thinks. Consequently, there is a rift in the fellowship."
3. Christians should make a public statement against drunkenness because of the negative consequences it can have on individuals, families, and society | 5,541 | wow-train |
I believe drawing must be kind of relaxing, I would like to learn how to do it. | of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities.
In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter, draftsman | "normal life". While being interviewed on "The Morning Show" Mitchell revealed that "it's not something I do personally, just to let everybody know, but it's a wonderful layer for a character. I like complexity. I like trying to do subtext at the same time as doing the words." Mitchell researched alcoholism in preparation for the role to learn how it affects other people and what Jill would be able to do during the state of intoxication. Sue Yeap from "The West Australian" described | 5,542 | wow-train |
Hypochondria is a condition in which a person is inordinately worried about having a serious illness. Have you met anyone like that?
Yes, I met my early stage.
You met your who? Was this individual a hypochondriac?
It's my close childhood friend, his name is Franklin and he suffer Psychosamatic hypochondriac. | , and are convinced that they or others have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle | Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. An old concept, its meaning has repeatedly changed due to redefinitions in its source metaphors. It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis. An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be | 5,543 | wow-train |
I am more of a dog person than a cat person. How about you?
Dog people and cat people is a concept of a person's animal or pet preference
I know! Which one do you classify yourself as?
my personality trait is a dog person
Same here. I do love cats too though, but I know some people who strictly like dogs and not cats, and vice versa. | Cat people and dog people
The terms "dog people" and "cat people" refer to a person's domesticated animal preference. Some people base a significant portion of their identity around their affinity for either cats or dogs, describing themselves as a "cat person" or a "dog person". This builds on the perceived dichotomy between cats and dogs as pets in society. The two terms refer to people's self-identification, regardless of what pets they actually own, if any.
A 2010 study | His response was "Si. I am betrothed to her. She is, eh, how do you say? Ah, yes, old and not here." Drew Barrymore did appear in a sketch as Melanie Griffith. Debuted October 17, 1998.
Dog Show.
Dog Show was an aptly titled parody of an Animal Planet show featuring people who are more than enamored with their dogs. It was hosted by Miss Colleen (Molly Shannon) and Mr. David Larry (Will Ferrell), a bizarre couple who | 5,544 | wow-train |
I am planning a trip to Sweden next year. Anything in particular I should know about it?
Well, I know that it is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe.
What are the other Scandinavian countries? Maybe I'll visit them too! | Sweden
Sweden ( ), formal name: the Kingdom of Sweden (Swedish: ), is a Scandinavian Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north and Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund Strait. At , Sweden is the largest country in Northern Europe, the third-largest country in the European Union and the fifth largest country in Europe by area. The capital city is Stockholm. Sweden has a total population | a cool flavor to it and none of them sound alike. That’s what I love. I guess the only common thing to the whole thing is the fact that they are country.”
In 2003 after "A Few Questions" was released Walker said, "I would like to do a duet with someone. I don't know who it will be, but I am sure that in the future, maybe on the next album, there will be a duet. As a matter of fact, it is | 5,545 | wow-train |
I love learning about the homebrew process. I had a friend that did it once. | 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 | feel about me rewriting the lyrics, and they said, 'Go ahead and try, and we'll let you know what we think.' So I did, and they seemed to think the lyrics were OK. I recorded it, and I think the song came out great. You can't tell that it wasn't written at the same time." The song's lyrics, written by Wiedlin, were inspired by Wiedlin learning that her former best friend, who she was no longer in contact with, had | 5,546 | wow-train |
I love me some McDonald's every so often.
Same here. Can't believe it has been around since 1940 started by the McDonald brothers.
That long ago? Wow it must've been a lot different back then.
Yeah the menu was very basic back then. Ray Kroc acquired the company in the 1950s. Saw a great movie about him "The Founder".
They must've only sold hamburgers and fries and maybe milkshakes. | its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in early 2018.
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across 37,855 outlets as of 2018. Although McDonald's is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french fries, they also feature chicken products, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their | were required to use Meston's design.
The purchase of the chain from the McDonald brothers by Ray Kroc did not affect the Downey restaurant, as it was franchised under an agreement with the McDonald brothers, not with Kroc's company McDonald's Systems, Inc., which later became McDonald's Corporation. As a result, the restaurant was not subject to the modernization requirements that McDonald's Corporation placed on its franchisees. Its menu came to differ from that of other McDonald's restaurants, and lacked items such as the Big | 5,547 | wow-train |
I have been reading a lot about the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products lately.
Do you think it is really changing anything? | Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who | from the incident and seemingly changing with fame. "I really want to be honest about this, but I just feel that anything I say about him will be taken the wrong way", said Jackson. "I do think that Justin is very talented and that he has a very big career ahead of him. But he seems to have changed recently. He's gotten a bit cocky. You know, some people can handle success and some people can't. I'm starting to wonder if (the latter) | 5,548 | wow-train |
Hello, How are you?
Hello! How are you?
I am good also. What is your name?
My name is Amy. What is your name?
My name is John, I am American Civil War reenactment
Believe it or not, reenacting the American Civil War began even before the real fighting had ended?
I know that. There is about 50000 reenactors in US. | . Civil War veterans recreated battles as a way to remember their fallen comrades and to teach others what the war was all about. The Great Reunion of 1913, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, was attended by more than 50,000 Union and Confederate veterans, and included reenactments of elements of the battle, including Pickett's Charge.
Modern reenacting is thought to have begun during the 1961–1965 Civil War Centennial commemorations. Reenacting grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, due in large part to the success of | How are you? (could also be used in the non lit. sense as "hello")
- Meda wo ase – Thank you
- Mepa wo kyɛw – Please/excuse me/I beg your pardon
- Dwom/nnwom - Song/songs or music
- Wo din de sεn? - What is your name?
- Me din de .../Yɛfrɛ me ... - My name is/I'm called ...
- Wadi mfeɛ ahe/sɛn? - How old is he/she? | 5,549 | wow-train |
I am a retired newspaper journalist. What do you know of journalism? | Journalist
A journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information to the public. A journalist's work is called journalism. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues. However, most journalists tend to specialize, and by cooperating with other journalists, produce journals that span many topics. For example, a sports journalist covers news within the world of sports, but this journalist may be a part of a newspaper that covers many different topics.
Roles. | marked a return to form. It was his 24th English Classic winner and his eighth victory in the race, seven years after his previous winner. The season before he had barely made it into the top 100 trainers in the country. "I might not be [competitive] on the outside", Cecil told The Independent newspaper. "But I am on the inside, definitely – underneath, very competitive. Always have been. We like winning, you know. We do like winning. It's what motivates you | 5,550 | wow-train |
Hello have you ever eaten wedding cake?
I have many times! They re delicious! What is the most popular flavor?
Well buttercreme and chocolate are the most popular.
Those are great flavors! Were wedding cakes always a thing?
Yes in western culture. Traditionally they are served to bring good luck to the newly weds.
I didn't know there were for luck! Very interesting! Are wedding cakes usually expensive?
They can be, but typically they are priced by the size and how much components are used. They are also priced by the serving.
That makes sense! I image wedding cake bakers have to not only know how to bake, but be artistic as well, right? | the couple. Marzipan, fondant, gum paste, buttercream, and chocolate are among the popular ingredients used. Cakes range in price along with size and components. Cakes are usually priced on a per-person, or per-slice, basis. Prices can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars per-person or slice, depending on the pastry chef who is hired to make the cake. Wedding cakes and cake decorating in general have become a certain pop culture symbol in western society. In the United | of them were white or chocolate cake.
In Greece, the traditional flavor combination was honey, sesame seed, and quince. In modern Greece, an almond torte is more common. Greek wedding cakes are elaborate and even architectural, with many tiers.
In the Philippines, the cake may be a vanilla sponge cake, but it might also be a purple ube cake.
White cake is currently the most popular wedding cake flavor in the US, but different flavors of filling can be added between layers. Chocolate | 5,551 | wow-train |
I have always wanted to go to Alaska. Could you tell me a little about it?
Sure it is located in the northwest extremity of North America.
Nice. Do you know how large it is? | Alaska
Alaska (; ; ; Alutiiq: "Alas'kaaq;" Tlingit: "Anáaski;" ) is a U.S. state in the northwest extremity of the United States West Coast, just across the Bering Strait from Asia. The Canadian province of British Columbia and territory of Yukon border the state to the east and southeast. Its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas | : Woe to you, what are you? It said: I am al-Jassaasah. We said: What is al-Jassaasah? It said: Go to this man in the monastery for he is keen to know about you. So we came rushing to you and we fled from it because we could not be sure that it was not a devil.’ He (that chained person) said: ‘Tell me about the date-palm trees of Baysaan.’ We said: ‘What do you want | 5,552 | wow-train |
So many people are suffering from Diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is not a good one | Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes.
Diabetes is due to either | line, do not incorporate functions to model endogenous insulin secretion — which takes place in people with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus type 2, and healthy subjects without diabetes. Nevertheless, a wide number of people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes mellitus have reported finding the AIDA diabetes simulator of use for learning about balancing insulin and diet in diabetes. This is because many of the "principles" of insulin dosage adjustment are remarkably similar in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and even without an endogenous insulin secretion | 5,553 | wow-train |
So, let's talk about something gloomy. Like divorce.
It's not gloomy, they had an episode about Snuffy's parents getting a divorce on Sesame Street haha
I've been divorced. About 6 years ago.
I have never been divorced. But I have never been married. I don't think I am even ready for marriage
It's not fun. Divorce I mean. It's heartbreaking especially if you have kids. I had 4 with my first wife.
I understand. My brother actually got divorced. I was his best man in the marriage and it's weird not seeing her anymore. The legal duties he has now is hard.
Yes. Child support is really hard to keep up with . Fortunately I didn't have to pay alimony.
Yes it is bad. He is a non-custodial parent now and he pays her since she keeps his daughter.
Yeah. It's rough. My ex has been pretty iamicable though. Relatively speaking. | Child support in the United States
In the United States, child support is the ongoing obligation for a periodic payment made directly or indirectly by an "obligor" (or paying parent or payer) to an "obligee" (or receiving party or recipient) for the financial care and support of children of a relationship or a (possibly terminated) marriage. The laws governing this kind of obligation vary dramatically state-by-state and tribe-by-tribe among Native Americans. Each individual state and federally recognized tribe | my previous letters when I was talking about taking a 'break'. What I meant was I am taking a break from being told what to do. ... It's cool when you look at someone and don't know whether they are at work or play since it's all the same to them. The things I've been doing for work lately have been so much fun, because it's not like work to me anymore. I've been even more 'hands on' in my management and the business side | 5,554 | wow-train |
I'm in college right now, I hope to work in the elementary school in my hometown. What is your profession?
Banker! What college are you?
I'm wanting to be a counselor for 4-11 year olds and secondary education and I am going to Purdue University
When was the college founded? | Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students.
The main campus in West Lafayette offers more than 200 majors for undergraduates, over 69 masters and doctoral programs, and professional degrees in | was a very difficult decision but at the end of the day, I thought this was the best thing for my future," Murphy said. "It's a great opportunity."
College.
College Redshirt (2011-2012).
In December 2011, Murphy decided to redshirt his freshman season with fellow recruit Marshall Plumlee. Murphy said, "It's still to be determined, but a redshirt year is most likely what I'm going to do. That's the plan right now." after No | 5,555 | wow-train |
I love ergonomic keyboard and chairs. Do you? They both help to minimize muscle strain and other problems.
I enjoy my ergonomic chair, but I've never been able to get used to ergonomic keyboards. I still can't stand to sit very long. | Ergonomic keyboard
An ergonomic keyboard is a computer keyboard designed with ergonomic considerations to minimize muscle strain and a host of related problems. Typically such keyboards for two-handed typists are constructed in a V shape, to allow right and left hands to type at a slight angle more natural to the human form.
Types.
Types Split keyboard.
A "fixed-split keyboard" is a single board, with the keys separated into two or three groups, allowing the user to type at a different angle than the | the typical one key per letter, such as a keyer or a keyless ergonomic keyboard. DataHand eliminates the need for any wrist motion or finger extension.
Considerations.
It is widely claimed that an ergonomic keyboard may reduce muscle strain and reduce risk of carpal tunnel syndrome or other kinds of repetitive strain injury. With respect to "split" keyboards, quality studies that demonstrate injury reductions are lacking, with the exception of physically split keyboards which have "sharply angled keyboard faces". There is evidence, however, that | 5,556 | wow-train |
I love to read. I love learning new words and getting lost in the story.
Me too! I loved reading the Harry Potter books when I was younger!
I recently learned that The Philosophers Stone was translated into over 50 different languages. Its a popular book..
Wow, I had no idea! That's amazing! What are some of your favorite authors? | Reading
Reading is the complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning. It is a form of language processing.
Success in this process is measured as "reading comprehension". Reading is a means for language acquisition, communication, and sharing information and ideas. The symbols are typically visual (written or printed) but may be tactile (Braille). Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between text and reader, shaped by prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and the language community—which is | Baker's mother taught him to read, which was a crime during slavery.
My mother taught me my letters, although I well remember when she learned them herself. My first reading lesson was the second chapter of Matthew, the Bible being the only book we had. I never read a bad book in my life which is one of the blessings I got by being poor. I began to attend the common schools at eight and learned to love books passionately. I used to read through my recesses. Evenings I | 5,557 | wow-train |
I've always found Hippopotamus to be surprisingly intimidating. They're large swimming tanks with teeth. | Hippopotamus
The common hippopotamus ("Hippopotamus amphibius"), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal and ungulate native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus ("Choeropsis liberiensis" or "Hexaprotodon liberiensis"). The name comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse" (). After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest | get roles you can get your teeth into. I leave it at the gates when I leave work. Years ago, with the storyline when Kat told Zoe Slater she was her real mother, I found it tougher because I was new to the game. But I've been doing it a lot longer now, and can detach myself from it. You have to." On a lighter note, Wallace added: "There are two babies playing Tommy, called Ralph and Shane, and they're dressed in outfits like | 5,558 | wow-train |
I'm a plus size,its giving me serious concern. overweight or fat is having more body fat than is optimally healthy.
So you struggle with weight? It is for sure a tough struggle, if yes. One you can fight and win the battle of though, so don't lose hope
Food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary. That's one of the reason for my present state
American I assume? Where salads are 7 dollars and burgers are 1. The struggle is real
Usually, healthy body requires a minimum amount of fat for proper functioning of the hormonal, reproductive, and immune systems, as thermal insulation, as shock absorption for sensitive areas,
Like what?
But the accumulation of too much storage fat can impair movement, flexibility.
Well, I bet I have that going on too lol, I don't want to do much at all this summer. No flex in me | Abdominal obesity
Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity, occurs when excessive abdominal fat around the stomach and abdomen has built up to the extent that it is likely to have a negative impact on health. Central obesity has been strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other metabolic and vascular diseases.
Visceral and central abdominal fat and waist circumference show a strong association with type 2 diabetes.
Visceral fat, also known as organ fat or "intra-abdominal fat", is located inside the | Overweight
Being overweight or fat is having more body fat than is optimally healthy. Being overweight is especially common where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary.
, excess weight reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults being either overweight or obese. In 2013 this increased to more than 2 billion. Increases have been observed across all age groups.
A healthy body requires a minimum amount of fat for proper functioning of the hormonal, reproductive, and immune systems, as thermal insulation, as shock | 5,559 | wow-train |
Ive been wanting to go to Mexico for vacation.
Mexico is a big place, it is the 13th largest independent state in the world
It looks massive. I wouldnt know where to visit. What is the capital? | Mexico
Mexico ( ; ), officially the United Mexican States ( ), is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost , the nation is the fourth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent state in the world. With an estimated population | routes to the United States, it’s too often the reporter who pays the ultimate price.”
“Every journalist in Mexico,” he has written, “wakes up to ask the following questions: How far should I go today, what questions should I ask, or not ask, where should I report, or what place should I avoid?...Mexico today is among the most dangerous places to do journalism in the world...This is especially true for those of us who cover the U.S.-Mexico border...Whatever danger | 5,560 | wow-train |
Good evening! I'm John from the US state of Texas.
Hey John, how is Texas? Florida is very hot | Dallas
Dallas () is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2018 population of 1,345,047, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link | Tommy Irvin (University of Georgia, Alpha Eta) – former Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture
- Tom Latham (Iowa State University, Eta)- US Representative, Iowa
- Jerry Litton – US Representative, Missouri
- Jefferson Miller – US Representative, Florida
- Devin Nunes – US Representative, California
- John Perdue (West Virginia) – State Treasurer of West Virginia
- Rick Perry (Texas A&M) – Governor of Texas
- Adam Putnam (University of Florida) – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture; US Representative | 5,561 | wow-train |
The Prius is basically the staple hybrid that everyone knows about.
Tell me more. Does it run on gas at all? | 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 | She also revealed that she knew Barbie by giving him a very memorable smooch, and promised to tell Julia about the whole whoops-I-killed-your-husband thing...So basically, Max has only been on the show for an episode, and already she’s A) the most powerful enemy for Big Jim we’ve ever met B) the third corner of a Barbie/Julia romantic triangle, and C) established that she knows all the secrets of everyone in town. More of her, please!" | 5,562 | wow-train |
Have you ever done a marathon? It is a 26 mile long race.
I have not run a marathon. My wife, however, enjoys 1/2 marathons.
Impressive. The marathon is run to commemorate a Greek soldier, Pheidippides. He was a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.
How far did Pheidippides run to carry his message? | distance did not become standardized until 1921. More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.
History.
History Origin.
The name "Marathon" comes from the legend of Philippides (or Pheidippides), the Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon (in which he had | Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres (approximately 26 miles 385 yards), usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, who reported the victory. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions.
The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the | 5,563 | wow-train |
Hey! have you ever watched an episode of the Top Chef | , featuring established award-winning chefs; and "", featuring pastry chefs. Another show, "Top Chef Junior", featuring contestants in their early teens, premiered in October 2017 on Universal Kids. Numerous international adaptations of "Top Chef" have also been produced.
Show format.
Show format Basic format.
"Top Chef" is a cooking show that uses a progressive elimination format. The beginning of each season starts with twelve to nineteen professional chefs selected through auditions. The chefs are brought to the | Episode Ever" and tells Lisa: "Hey, I'm watching you!" This refers to the fact that Marge's gambling problems have already been explored in the episode "$pringfield".
Jonathan Gray analyzed the self-referentiality in "The Simpsons" in his 2006 book "Watching with The Simpsons: Television, Parody, and Intertextuality", writing that "Sitcoms constantly 'reset' themselves, living in [...] an 'existential circle' in which nothing really changes, and every episode starts more | 5,564 | wow-train |
What is olympic weightlifting?
It is an athletic discipline when the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell with weight plates
What is the heaviest weight lifted or the average weight lifted in olympic weightlifting?
Not sure about numbers as it varies with different weight classes. There are two competition lifts.
Oh okay! Can women compete in olympic weightlifting?
Yes! But the bodyweight categories are different.
Understandable. Are there any other types of lifting done besides lifting a barbell with weight plates?
There is but this is the most popular as it can look very explosive and graceful.
How many people compete in one round or session of olympic weightlifting? | the combined total of the highest two successful lifts determines the overall result within a bodyweight category. Bodyweight categories are different for male and female competitors. A lifter who fails to complete at least one successful snatch and one successful clean and jerk also fails to "total", and therefore receives an "incomplete" entry for the competition. The clean and press was once a competition lift, but was discontinued due to difficulties in judging proper form.
In comparison with other strength sports, which test limit strength (with or | Olympic weightlifting
Olympic-style weightlifting, or Olympic weightlifting, often simply referred to as weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic program in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. The snatch is a wide-grip, one-move lift. The clean and jerk is a close-grip, two-move lift. Each weightlifter receives three attempts in each, and | 5,565 | wow-train |
My favourite colour is blue. Is is one of the three primary colours. What about you?
That's true. I personally like green a lot.
Green is lovely when looking a nature. I love to look at a clear blue sky or a beautifyl blue ocean. They are so blue due to an optical effect know an Rayleigh scattering.
Yeah it's calm and soothing like trees. I like red too though. | An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called aerial perspective.
Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in the Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used | Blue
Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colours; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. | 5,566 | wow-train |
I love to eat chicken... especially fried chicken.
Chicken is one of my favorite meats as well. It's so versatile because you can eat almost every part of it!
It is! Do you ever eat chicken livers? Those are great, if seasoned the right way.
I wouldn't mind trying it, but in my culture offal food like chicken liver is considered a taboo, unlike in others where it's considered a delicacy.
Interesting... I don't know the meaning of offal, I guess. Could you give me a brief definition?
Sure, offal simply refers to the internal organs and etrains of a butchered animal. It's also known as variety meats or organ meats too.
Ah, that's what I guessed, but I wasn't sure. What's your favorite part of a chicken? Mine's the thigh.
Entrails* not etrains sorry. I guess mine would be the breast due to how lean it is.
It's definitely the most healthy part. I like it, too. It's awesome grilled, then served in chunks over a salad. | around 600 BC. Chicken was one of the most common meats available in the Middle Ages. It was eaten over most of the Eastern hemisphere and a number of different kinds of chicken such as capons, pullets and hens were eaten. It was one of the basic ingredients in the so-called white dish, a stew usually consisting of chicken and fried onions cooked in milk and seasoned with spices and sugar.
Chicken dishes.
- Afritada
- Airline chicken
- Adobo
- Ají de gallina
- | , sell grilled chicken. In predominantly Islamic countries, the chicken served is halal. In Asia there is a preference for spicy foods, such as the Zinger chicken burger. Some locations in the US sell fried chicken livers and gizzards. A small number of US outlets offer an all-you-can-eat buffet option with a limited menu.
A number of territories, such as Japan, Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, Ecuador and Singapore sell fried seafood products under the "Colonel's Catch" banner. In | 5,567 | wow-train |
I like Tacos, but prefer something less processed than Taco Bell.
I love how versatile they can be - beef, pork, chicken, even seafood and vegetables.
Delicious I prefer to eat them with ground beef, tomato, beans and Greek yogurt. What about you?
I've never had them that way at all!! I like fish tacos with tomato and avocado and lettuce.
Sounds nice, do you have a favorite restaurant for Tacos and Mexican food in general?
We have several in our town, but my favorite is actually a food truck that operates as a restaurant.
Yes there are some amazing food truck around here too. But regarding chain Mexican restaurants I like Chipotle, do you know it? | Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (, ), often known simply as Chipotle, is an American chain of fast casual restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in tacos and Mission-style burritos. Its name derives from "chipotle", the Nahuatl name for a smoked and dried jalapeño chili pepper. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CMG.
Chipotle is one of the first chains of fast casual dining establishments. | Taco
A taco (, , ) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing great versatility and variety. Tacos are generally eaten without utensils, often garnished with salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
Etymology.
The origins of the taco are not | 5,568 | wow-train |
I have blonde hair! I recently learned that it's characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin!
What the heck is eumelanin? I have never heard that term before! | 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 | by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin, it is associated with fair skin color, lighter eye color, freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
Cultural reactions to red hair have varied from ridicule to admiration with many common stereotypes in existence regarding redheads. The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510.
Geographic distribution.
Geographic distribution Modern.
Geographic distribution Modern Northern and Western Europe.
Red hair is most commonly found at the northern and western fringes of | 5,569 | wow-train |
How do you see athletics from a perspective of outside observer? Do you view it as an important aspect of sport competition?
I think many sports are better because of the outside observers. It adds an air of happiness to the entire event, but some sports are better viewed at home. It depends on the sport! What do you think?
I agree. People have different tastes when it comes to pleasure from just viewing competing events. Ultimately, their well-being will depend on how much they truly enjoy the event
I agree. What is your favourite sport?
Have you heard of netball? I really enjoy watching this game. It is amusing and mainly played by women. Game is popular in South Africa
I have never heard of netball! Is it a fun game to watch? | can hold on to it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long. Variations have been developed to increase the game's pace and appeal to a wider audience.
Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960, international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renamed | having the same effect on many others. Suddenly the hockey stick, the poster-child of the global warming community, turns out to be an artifact of poor mathematics. How could it happen?
He went on to state "If you are concerned about global warming (as I am) and think that human-created carbon dioxide may contribute (as I do), then you still should agree that we are much better off having broken the hockey stick. Misinformation can do real harm, because it distorts predictions | 5,570 | wow-train |
Japan, which is located in the Pacific Ocean, is such an interesting country, I would love to visit it someday.
I have been thinking about going there
It has a very rich history. According to archaeological research, it has been inhabited since the Upper Paleolithic period.
How long has it been inhabited? | . 90.7% of people live in cities, while 9.3% live in the countryside. About 13.8 million people live in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 38 million people.
Archaeological research indicates that Japan was inhabited as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan is in Chinese history texts from the 1st century AD. Influence from other regions, mainly China, followed by periods of isolation, particularly from Western Europe | .
Wales is known to have been inhabited since at least the Upper Paleolithic period, and the Gower Peninsula has been the scene of several important archaeological discoveries. In 1823, archaeologists discovered a fairly complete Upper Paleolithic human male skeleton in Paviland Cave. They named their find the Red Lady of Paviland because the skeleton is dyed in red ochre, though later investigators determined it was actually a male. This was the first human fossil to have been found anywhere in the world, and is still the oldest ceremonial burial anywhere in | 5,571 | wow-train |
I want to get a domestic dog but that's huge commitment.
yeah, they are pretty annoying and slobber everywhere.
It's just they are really compatible with humans but it's like taking care of a child.
Yeah they are ruined, it was much better when you could just leave them outside all day and throw um a bone once in a while. | was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently | 's a whole new experience. Listening to my music, and obviously for me performing my music, with an orchestra it's nerve-wracking. I have to be honest. So many people, and I get so nervous, and they are all depending on me. And they are all the best musicians you can get. I just want to live up to their standards. But I enjoy it so much. It's like a huge heart that is beating, this orchestra and it pulls you in and you can | 5,572 | wow-train |
My friend really likes the Denver Broncos, do you know anything about that team? | Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos compete as a member club of the National Football League (NFL)'s American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) and joined the NFL as part of the merger in 1970. The Broncos are owned by the Pat Bowlen trust and currently play home games at Broncos Stadium at Mile High (formerly known as Invesco Field at | 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 | 5,573 | wow-train |
Rita Hayworth is the woman of my dreams. Do have a person that your in love with
I would consider Rita Hayworth to be among my favorites. In fact, many actresses and dancers are pretty attractive
I liked her in the Lady from Shangai. what's your favorite movie of her's?
I would say Cover Girl. Those movies and actresses from past were truly unique in their play compared to today's
I agree with you. They are so different from today. I bet a lot of today's actresses look up to her. | Roulette
Roulette is a casino game named after the French word meaning "little wheel". In the game, players may choose to place bets on either a single number, various groupings of numbers, the colors red or black, whether the number is odd or even, or if the numbers are high (19–36) or low (1–18).
To determine the winning number and color, a croupier spins a wheel in one direction, then spins a ball in the opposite direction around a tilted circular track running | provided some insight into his interest in "Long Ago (and Far Away)", which originated in the Rita Hayworth film "Cover Girl": "I was very much influenced by people like Rita Hayworth… There she was, the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life, and she had all this talent."
He also explained why "A Thousand Blue Bubbles" stayed active in his repertoire. "I still sing it every once in a while when I do performances with symphonies. Audiences | 5,574 | wow-train |
I'm not a vegan and I really don't think I'll ever become one. What about you, are you a vegan or ever been one?
I've flirted with it, but not currently! It is challenging, having *no* animal products whatsoever. What would be the hardest thing for you to give up?
Personally it would be steak and beef, a good burger or steak is just too much to give up for me. Aren't certain vegan products getting pretty convincing though? | not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable.
Well-planned vegan diets are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life, including during infancy and pregnancy, by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council | millions and everybody else it would be brilliant but I wouldn't be very happy about it. I guess you don't know what you're gonna feel like in 20-odd years but right now, I mean I was in Oasis for nearly 20 years. I've been doing this what I'm doing now for one year and I'd like to see what it's like to do it for longer. I don't think anyone is pushing for a reunion either. Nobody ever brings it up in any seriousness – I | 5,575 | wow-train |
Long hair is a hairstyle where the head hair is allowed to grow very long, do you have long hair?
No, I used too growing up, but I like it short now.
yeah it is different usually with age and in different cultures. I wish I could grow my hair long but it is far too wavy and thick.
Yes, mine gets thick too that is why I chop it off and get it thinned out. It is way too hot for long hair.
Long lustrous female hair is generally rated attractive rather than shorter hair, but that's not always true!
Somewhat, my husband always prefers long hair but I just can't stand it anymore, I don't cut it too short though. | , such as while in the military or prison or as punishment for a crime. Long lustrous female hair is generally rated attractive by both men and women across cultures. The prevalence of trichophilia (hair partialism or fetishism) is 7% in the population, and very long hair is a common subject of devotion in this group.
Biological significance.
Humans, horses, orangutans and lions are among the few species that may grow their head hair or manes very long. Humans are believed to have lost their fur 2.5–3 | characters" within the show.
In 2003, Susan's appearance changed and she was seen having her long hair cut when she wanted a fresh start following a split from Karl. Woodburne has revealed that there is no chance of Susan growing her long hair back. She said "I could never grow it long again. I love the ease of having short hair. Back when it was long, I used to wash and dry my hair every morning at home before going into work. That added an extra half- | 5,576 | wow-train |
I'm a real dog person! I especially love Basset Hounds with their long ears! | was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently | more open ears. Their ears must be cleaned inside and out frequently to avoid infections and ear mites.
Health Short stature.
According to the Basset Hound Club of America, the height of a Basset should not exceed .
The Basset Hound's short stature is due to the genetic condition osteochondrodysplasia (meaning abnormal growth of both bone and cartilage). Dwarfism of this type in most animals is traditionally known as achondroplasia. Basset Hounds, Dachshunds and Bulldogs are a few of the dog breeds classified as Achondroplastic. This bone | 5,577 | wow-train |
HI! I love to draw, it is a remarkable form of visual art. Do you?
Yes I do! I love to sketch. And sculpt.
I love to sraw of differnt materials, like canvas and leather. What do you sketch on?
Usually paper, using colored pencils.
What instruments do you use? I like pencils and ink.
Me too. Sometimes I like to use chalk. | Chalk
Chalk is a soft, white, porous, sedimentary carbonate rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. Calcite is an ionic salt called calcium carbonate or CaCO. It forms under reasonably deep marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of minute calcite shells (coccoliths) shed from micro-organisms called coccolithophores. Flint (a type of chert) is very common as bands parallel to the bedding or as nodules embedded in chalk. It is probably derived from sponge spicules or other siliceous organisms as water is expelled | 'd never seen, and I liked that, too. I saw how I could put my own stamp on it. There were lots of things about it that appealed to me: I love the Southwest, I love the genre of the road movie, I love a thriller and I like the sort of underlying conflicts of the relationships in that movie."
Baldwin said he "always wanted to do a movie that required what I consider to be movie acting, which is that it's not what you do, | 5,578 | wow-train |
I have three dogs, two are pets and one is a working dog but he is a big sweetie too!
I'm with you. Dogs over cats, any day. There's a reason dogs were one of the first species to be domesticated, and they've essentially been hand-picked over the decades, as they've been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, physical attributes, etc.
Yes indeed my two females are mostly inside dogs and guard my home, they do go out in the day but they are protective and territorial | was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently | like to thank all my dogs. The ones that are here, the ones that aren't here anymore because sometimes when a man's alone, that's all you got is your dog. And they've meant the world to me." The day of the 2009 Golden Globes show, he told Barbara Walters that "I sort of self-destructed and everything came out about 14 years ago or so ... the wife had left, the career was over, the money was not an ounce. The dogs were there | 5,579 | wow-train |
I did not realize that archaeology was separate from palaeontology. I kinda thought they were the same.
How are the two different?
Well, I think it mainly has to do with the fact that palaeontologists only look at fossils.
OK, are fossils very common?
I'm not really sure, but it sure does seem to include a lot of stuff, even petrified wood and oil.
I guess anything organic could become a fossil? | Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology, is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. In North America archaeology is a sub-field of anthropology, while in Europe it is often viewed as either a discipline in its own right or a sub-field of other disciplines.
Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development | character'. He didn't want to just bring everybody back, so that the audience go, 'Oh, look, it's Bill Fichtner again!' – he honestly thought, 'I'm not sure where to do that in the plot.' So if someday there's another chapter of this, maybe then Bill will be back. But I think the characters that are there, each of our moments that we have, are key to the storytelling, which is how it should be."
Mahone | 5,580 | wow-train |
purple is a great color like red and blue
I love purple! It looks great on cars sometimes.
it is similar but not exactly violet
Really? I thought they were actually synonyms. | Purple
Purple is a color intermediate between blue and red. It is similar to violet, but unlike violet, which is a spectral color with its own wavelength on the visible spectrum of light, purple is a secondary color made by combining red and blue. The complementary color of purple in the RYB color model is yellow.
According to surveys in Europe and North America, purple is the color most often associated with rarity, royalty, magic, mystery, and piety. When combined with pink, it is associated | defined as any non-spectral color between violet and red (excluding violet and red themselves). The spectral colors violet and indigo are not purples according to color theory, but they are purples according to common English usage since they are perceived to be similar.
In the traditional color wheel long used by painters, purple is usually placed between crimson and violet. In a slightly different variation, on the color wheel, it is placed between magenta and violet. This shade is sometimes called electric purple (See Shades of | 5,581 | wow-train |
I really enjoy candles and the ambiance the light creates compared to electric lights. | Candle
A candle is an ignitable wick embedded in wax, or another flammable solid substance such as tallow, that provides light, and in some cases, a fragrance. A candle can also provide heat, or be used as a method of keeping time. The candle can be used during the event of a power outage to provide light.
A person who makes candles is traditionally known as a chandler. Various devices have been invented to hold candles, from simple tabletop candlesticks, also known as candle holders, to | Holiday lighting technology
Holiday lighting technology has been subject to considerable development and variation since the replacement of candles by electric lights. While originally used during the Christmas holidays as Christmas lights, modern electric light arrays have become popular around the world in many cultures and are used both during religious festivals and for other purposes unconnected to any festivities.
Incandescent lights.
Incandescent light bulbs have been commonly used in holiday lights until recently. These lights produce a broad-spectrum white light, and are colored by coating the glass envelope | 5,582 | wow-train |
I love being a dad! I am a father of two little girls! Are you a parent?
Not yet, but I might someday! I would also be open to adoption.
I agree that adoption is a good thing. There are a lot of kids that need a loving family.
Absolutely. In particular many South Korean children are adopted which started as a result of the Korean War.
Interesting! I had no idea. Aren't there a lot of Chinese babies up for adoption as well?
Yes, also it's good to know that children have to be at least 14 years younger than the parent.
Really? I didn't know that was a rule. What is the reasoning for it? | Adoption
Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents. Legal adoptions permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parent or parents.
In many jurisdictions the adopted person's full original birth certificate is cancelled and replaced with a fabricated post-adoption birth certificate which states that the child was born to the adoptive parents. This deception, where carried out, may continue with the adopted person for | open. I know who I am and I don't care if people judge me. I am 6-5, and I dye my hair purple and experiment a lot with fashion. My motto is: If they're going to stare, they might as well stare at something fun. There are a lot of girls who struggle being who they are. We need people who are out so that those girls know it's OK to be themselves, regardless of stereotypes. By being open, I give them someone to | 5,583 | wow-train |
Ive been wanting to get a new tattoo but I dont even know too much about them, Do they hurt really bad?
not really A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink
Oh ok yeah I was wanting to get a tattoo of a paw print because I love animals so much, Do you know how much a small single colored tattoo would generally cost?
It vary s by artist, and it hasn't always been accepted By the end of the 20th Century many Western stigmas of the tattoo culture had been dismissed and the practice has become more acceptable
Oh ok, I just dont want to end up spending a whole lot because I have a strict budget, Do you know how long tattoos have been around for? | ear tattoos on livestock as a form of branding.
Terminology.
The word "tattoo", or "tattow" in the 18th century, is a loanword from the Samoan word "tatau", meaning "to strike". The "Oxford English Dictionary" gives the etymology of tattoo as "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Marquesan, tatu." Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been | Tattoo
A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. The art of making tattoos is tattooing.
Tattoos fall into three broad categories: purely decorative (with no specific meaning); symbolic (with a specific meaning pertinent to the wearer); pictorial (a depiction of a specific person or item). In addition, tattoos can be used for identification such as | 5,584 | wow-train |
I love reading novels - the fiction keep me entertained
I love reading about sociology
Learning about sociology and the patterns of social interaction and culture could be useful these days
Yes, it is extremely important since we can understand much better interpersonal relationships in society
Yes in this time of political uproar learning more about interpersonal communication and relating is incredibly important
Right. How do you like to read about a novel, which novel do you like to read more, and you could relate them to the sociological aspects?
I love mystery novels where they solve murders and such. It makes you wonder about the social ideas of the killers
I find it extremely interesting because then, I can associate it with crimillological aspects in society | Detective fiction
Detective fiction is a subgenre of crime fiction and mystery fiction in which an investigator or a detective—either professional, amateur or retired—investigates a crime, often murder. The detective genre began around the same time as speculative fiction and other genre fiction in the mid-nineteenth century and has remained extremely popular, particularly in novels. Some of the most famous heroes of detective fiction include C. Auguste Dupin, Sherlock Holmes, and Hercule Poirot. Juvenile stories featuring The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and The | Sociology
Sociology is the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction and culture of everyday life using the principles of psychology neuroscience and network science. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, acceptance, and change or social evolution. While some sociologists conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes. Subject matter ranges from the micro-sociology | 5,585 | wow-train |
My cousin has epilepsy. Watching her have a seizure is scary.
Epileptic Seizures are horrifying. My step sister had one in the car with me when I was 10 years old. The scariest thing I could have seen at that time. Luckily I knew to put her on her side.
I can't imagine. There were several adults around when my cousin had hers.
Yeah she would have seizures in front of my parents but only the one time in front of me. That was enough. She would have sometimes a few a day other time none for weeks.
My cousin can't go a day without multiple. | varying degrees of social stigma due to their condition.
The cause of most cases of epilepsy is unknown. Some cases occur as the result of brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, infections of the brain, and birth defects through a process known as epileptogenesis. Known genetic mutations are directly linked to a small proportion of cases. Epileptic seizures are the result of excessive and abnormal neuronal activity in the cortex of the brain. The diagnosis involves ruling out other conditions that might cause similar symptoms, such as fainting, and | "The thing that really saved me was my sister - my little sister. She was only about two or three at the time and I loved her so much. She was my biggest fan. And she's who I would think about when I thought about killing myself. I realized I couldn't do that to her. Thank God, because I couldn't have seen then where I would end up now. If I could have, I would have understood that I just needed to get through these few years because | 5,586 | wow-train |
Have you ever been to a brewery? I hear that they make beer and other fermented products.
Yes they're pretty cool, brewing beer goes all the way back to 2500 BC at least!
Wow its that old! that's amazing, I wonder if our ancient ancestors used the same brewing techniques we do today, Can you tell me more?
A similar process is used, but by the 9th century it was produced on a larger scale by monasteries and farms. Then dedicated breweries came about a few centuries later.
Interesting, So it took us a while to start producing it on a mass scale, How many breweries are there today?
Hmm not sure sorry. There are plenty of huge international corporations today and lots of microbreweries so definitely at least thousands.
Yea id bet there is a lot today considering how popular beer and alcohol is. | Beer in Asia
Beer in Asia began when beer was produced in Sumer, Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq) circa 6000 years ago. Its was introduced by Europeans in the 19th century, with modern breweries established in British India, the Dutch East Indies (today Indonesia), China, and Japan. Asia's first modern brewery was established in 1830 in India entirely using European brewing technology.
Today, beer brewing is a growing industry in Asia. China has been the world's largest beer producer since 2001. Asia is | Brewery
A brewery or brewing company is a business that makes and sells beer. The place at which beer is commercially made is either called a brewery or a beerhouse, where distinct sets of brewing equipment are called plant. The commercial brewing of beer has taken place since at least 2500 BC; in ancient Mesopotamia, brewers derived social sanction and divine protection from the goddess Ninkasi. Brewing was initially a cottage industry, with production taking place at home; by the ninth century monasteries and farms would produce beer on a larger | 5,587 | wow-train |
Dr Pepper is my favorite soda. I love its unique flavor!
I used to really love dr. pepper too! I am currently hooked on mt. dew.
Mt. Dew is really good too. It's my son's favorite. Dr Pepper has actually been around one year longer than Coca-Cola! That's hard to believe!
That is hard to believe! Did coca-cola buy the formula? Who created it?
It was formulated by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco Texas. It seems like a lot of beverages we drink today were formulated by pharmacists!
I have noticed that too! I guess people thought they had a lot of heath benifits. Completly opposite to todays understanding. Still yummy though!
It is yummy! I try to stay away from high fructose corn syrup, so I usually drink Diet Dr Pepper. At least I feel like it's a little bit healthier haha!
I wish I had your attitude! I crave full sugar Mt. Dew even though I know it is horrible for me. I wonder if those pharmacists knew the monsters they were creating? haha | at Morrison's soda fountain soon learned of Alderton's new drink and began ordering a "Waco". Alderton gave the formula to Morrison, who named it Dr. Pepper (later stylized as "Dr Pepper").
As with Coca-Cola, the formula for Dr Pepper is a trade secret, and allegedly the recipe is kept as two halves in safe deposit boxes in two separate Dallas banks. A persistent rumor since the 1930s is that the drink contains prune juice, but the official Dr Pepper FAQ refutes this | a "fun" moniker. In some cases, it's become a life or death situation. Here, too, Coca-Cola is not alone in overcoming this challenge. I don't believe it's coincidence that for both Pepsi and Dr. Pepper Snapple (DPS), sales volumes were also down.
The question, though, is how much investors are willing to risk that Coca-Cola can still thrive in a more health-conscious market.
In that regard, I don't believe that Coca- | 5,588 | wow-train |
I love to make pancakes they are a flat thin round cake made from a batter
Pancakes are great! But they seem more like dessert to me.
Well the batter contains eggs, milk, flour and butter and its cooked on a griddle, kind of like fried cookie
I never thought of it like that, people even put chocolate chips on it | Pancake
A pancake (or hotcake, griddlecake, or flapjack) is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies.
The pancake's shape and structure varies worldwide. In Britain, pancakes are often unleavened and resemble a crêpe. | is seasoned with a small amount of salt and served with soy sauce.
In different cultures Swedish ', ', ' and '.
There are four Swedish version of potato pancakes.
- "" are prepared with a pancake batter of wheat flour, milk and egg, into which shredded raw potatoes are added. They are fried in butter and look like crêpes (i.e. thin pancakes).
- "" are also made of pancake batter and shredded potatoes, but the potatoes are cooked before they are shredded | 5,589 | wow-train |
I really love the internet, In fact it was until the late 2000s, its services and technologies had been put into virtually every aspect of our human lives, pretty crazy.
That is right. The Internet has changed our lives significantly. I remember when you had to call the movie theater to find out what was showing that day. | the World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mail, telephony, and file sharing.
The origins of the Internet date back to research commissioned by the federal government of the United States in the 1960s to build robust, fault-tolerant communication with computer networks. The primary precursor network, the ARPANET, initially served as a backbone for interconnection of regional academic and military networks in the 1980s. The funding of the National Science Foundation Network as a new backbone in the 1980s, as well as private funding for other commercial | among those tossing basketballs, then walk away. Davidson, who is dyslexic, didn’t even try to keep count, but instead decided to relax as she watched the tape, and thus, she noticed the gorilla.
Davidson argues that as a culture, our attention blindness represents a significant challenge that we must examine and meet head on; particularly since the Internet has revolutionized virtually every aspect of how our lives function now. The Internet, Davidson suggests, has catapulted us into an immediate, collaborative, and interconnected existence | 5,590 | wow-train |
Vegetarianism can be adopted for a variety of reasons
What is the difference between that and vegans? | Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animals processed for food.
Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, | .
Vegetarian diets are categorized as lacto vegetarianism, ovo-lacto vegetarianism, and veganism in general. The reasons for being vegetarian include influence from friends and family members, concern about global warming, health issues and weight management, religion and mercy for animals, in descending order of significance.
Asia Singapore.
Rice, mushrooms, vegetables are some of the dietary staples, mixed with a rich variety of spices, coconut, lime and tamarind. Buddhist Chinese monastics are vegetarians or vegans. Singapore is also the headquarters of | 5,591 | wow-train |
I've only ever been to one casino in my life. Do you spend much time in casinos?
I have never been to one, Ive actually been wanting to know more about them because I am nervous to go to a big one in Las Vegas. Whats the age limit for Casinos anyways?
I'm not sure, but probably 18. They can't completely keep you out, though, since they are often built in hotels or restaurants, so kids will certainly be there.
Oh yeah thats true! I guess ill have to go to one that has a hotel, Is it true though that they will kick you out if you win too much?
I think it's technically true, but they'd probably have to tie it to a belief that you're cheating somehow. The gaming industry is really serious about that kind of thing.
Oh yeah and I am pretty sure the casinos have lots of cameras too, Id be scared to get caught on one. But Id never cheat though. What are some good casinos that you have been too? | Casino
A casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. The industry that deals in casinos is called the gaming industry. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions. There is much debate over whether the social and economic consequences of casino gambling outweigh the initial revenue that may be generated. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment events, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events. | various groups. According to Gutta, such controversies do not bother her as she had been taught to speak up for whats right and take a stand for herself and others too. "My father (Kranti) told me at a young age to fight for what I believed in. I've never learnt to butter up people," stated Jwala in an interview with Hindustan Times. "Controversies don't bother me. I'm not the one who instigates them. But when your name gets dragged into it, you | 5,592 | wow-train |
Have you ever seen the movie Pretty Woman?
No but i learnt it was directed by Garry Marshall.
Has he directed any other movies? | and their developing relationship over the course of her week-long stay with him. "Pretty Woman" is based on Oh, Pretty Woman written and sung by Roy Orbison.
Originally intended to be a dark cautionary tale about class and sex work in Los Angeles, the film was reconceived as a romantic comedy with a large budget. It was widely successful at the box office and was the third highest-grossing film of 1990. The film saw the highest number of ticket sales in the US ever for a romantic | Square", starring Margaret Colin.
In the 1980s, Elizondo befriended Garry Marshall, who was impressed with his talent. Their first movie together was "Young Doctors in Love", in which Elizondo displays his guitar-playing talent. His role in "Pretty Woman" lasted only 10 minutes, but led to a Golden Globe nomination. In 1999, he co-starred in "Runaway Bride" as Fisher, the husband of the male protagonist's ex. Elizondo has participated in more than 80 movies (17 | 5,593 | wow-train |
I like the Ketogenic diet, I eat a lot of meat.
That's interesting. Are you allowed fruit on that diet?
You bet! Rhubarb is a main one which I have a huge patch of.
That's interesting. I understand it causes your body to burn stored fat faster.
Yes, other diets actually try to burn carbs instead of actual fat. | Ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fueling brain function. However, if little carbohydrate remains in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies | father is black and his mother is of Mexican descent.
"Sporting News" called Foster "the most interesting man in the NFL". He became a vegan in July 2012. Though this did not last very long, his diet was a very interesting subject to the media for a period of time. Regarding his diet, he said: "I just like to eat healthy, man. That whole vegan thing, a lot of people are really interested in my food... I've had meat since I've | 5,594 | wow-train |
I love running, is my way to relax.
I more of a walker my knees are pretty bad. Alot of people around the world consider running a sport.
Do you walk on a park or something?
Yes I do, I usually walk around my neighborhood too. Running started about 2.6 million years ago.
2.6 million years ago?? There were no humans back then.
the ancestors that hunted animals ran, that's what I'm trying to say
They were probably the first bipedes in the planet history. | between 632 BCE and 1171 BCE, while the first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE. Running has been described as the world's most accessible sport.
History.
It is thought that human running evolved at least four and a half million years ago out of the ability of the ape-like Australopithecus, an early ancestor of humans, to walk upright on two legs.
Early humans most likely developed into endurance runners from the practice of persistence hunting of animals, the activity of following and chasing until | never done any begging seem to have difficulty understanding how I feel about this.
November 26, 1934. Loving sake, savoring sake, enjoying sake is not so bad. But drowning in sake, rioting in sake—that won’t do! Running around drinking in this messy way—utterly stupid!
November 4, 1939. The rain began coming down in earnest and the wind was blowing hard… It blew my hat off, and my glasses went flying too—what a mess! But a grade- | 5,595 | wow-train |
I have a cat that absolutely loves Pizza.
Does he also like lasagna like Garfield?
I've never tried that, he might.
I had some frozen pizza earlier, I rather wish I hadn't though.
Is the way they make frozen pizzas the same as fresh pizza?
Fundamentally it is still pizza with cheese and all that and you still bake it in an oven. I just never seem to have as good of an experience with it.
Yeah. Me either. I do love a variety of toppings. Canadian Bacon and pineapple is yummy. | Bacon
Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork. Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat, typically from the pork belly or from back cuts, which have less fat than the belly. It is eaten on its own, as a side dish (particularly in breakfasts), or used as a minor ingredient to flavour dishes (e.g., the club sandwich). Bacon is also used for barding and larding roasts, especially game, including venison and pheasant. The word is derived from the Old High | violent when he defended him in earlier cases. "My impression of him — I remember him rather well — is that he wouldn't hurt a fly. He's a very nice person," Ficker said. He then characterized Wint as "kind and gentle" and added that authorities have arrested "the wrong guy" in the Savopoulos case, claiming, "They've made a big mistake here." Ficker also said that Wint's family had told him "that he doesn't like pizza and never eats pizza | 5,596 | wow-train |
I really miss my pet dog back home. Do you have any pets?
I have a cat, A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company
I see, yes my dog is my favorite companion for long road trips. He loves listening to jazz.
That is nice, Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances
Well my poodle has won quite a few beauty contests. He is very attractive. | pocket pets, while the equine and bovine group include the largest companion animals.
Pets provide their owners (or "guardians") both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can provide both the human and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to people who are living alone or elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, | Pet
A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, entertainment, or as an act of compassion such as taking in and protecting a hungry stray cat, rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, or may just be accepted as they are because they need a home.
Two of the most popular pets are dogs and cats. The technical term for a cat lover is | 5,597 | wow-train |
I'm thinking about dying my hair, but I'm not sure which color. What do you think about red?
Red hair is really rare! only 1 to 2 percent of the world population has red hair.
Really?! But which shade of red? Like fire engine red, or orangey?
Well it mostly comes from people with western european ancestry. There are a ton of different shades!
I've seen a lot of Irish people with red hair before. I wonder if red hair is more common in Ireland than anywhere else
It is! It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin which is more prevalent in Ireland.
Does the weather have anything to do with the red hair in Ireland or is it based on their ancestors?
It is mostly just regional, it is associated with fairer skin color and lighter eye colors as well.
Interesting. I hear people refer to strawberry blonde as red hair as well, but I'm not sure I'm totally convinced | by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin, it is associated with fair skin color, lighter eye color, freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
Cultural reactions to red hair have varied from ridicule to admiration with many common stereotypes in existence regarding redheads. The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510.
Geographic distribution.
Geographic distribution Modern.
Geographic distribution Modern Northern and Western Europe.
Red hair is most commonly found at the northern and western fringes of | wore a red hair tie, a tradition she has kept since high school, which along with her red spikes match the color of Guam's flag. About her performance, she said "I didn’t run my personal best, but I honestly felt like I ran my hardest and I felt like I performed well. It may not show time-wise, but my body and my mentality feels like I pushed it to my limit".
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Cycling.
Cycling Mountain biking.
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My father in law suffers from alcoholism. It causes him a lot of physical and mental problems.
Oh that really stinks. I hear that it can be hereditary too. some families go to therapy for it.
He needs to go. His dependence on alcohol is really starting to affect him.
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