Unfortunately i was unwell for this class so i am completing it through the instructions on the NCT 09 blog.
Answering Questions without Google!
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
Answer found from Wikipedia in the Pumpkin Section. In September 2007, Joe Jutras (of Rhode Island) obtained the title of world’s largest pumpkin with a cream-colored, 1,689-pound (766.12-kilogram) fruit. He is currently said to be working on producing a giant orange pumpkin, as orange pumpkins tend to be smaller and have thinner shells but are more desirable in appearance.
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
In my opinion, i would advise that Twitter would be the most reliable as there are so many many other websites that claim to be her or in contact with her. the personal nature of her posts on twitter seem relevant to her and in my memory i do remember her saying on the David Letterman show that she uses her twitter account all the time. Her most popular twitter account with 31000 people following her is http://twitter.com/lillyallen123
Answering Questions without Google!
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin? How long did it take to grow?
Answer found from Wikipedia in the Pumpkin Section. In September 2007, Joe Jutras (of Rhode Island) obtained the title of world’s largest pumpkin with a cream-colored, 1,689-pound (766.12-kilogram) fruit. He is currently said to be working on producing a giant orange pumpkin, as orange pumpkins tend to be smaller and have thinner shells but are more desirable in appearance.
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Lilly Allen?
In my opinion, i would advise that Twitter would be the most reliable as there are so many many other websites that claim to be her or in contact with her. the personal nature of her posts on twitter seem relevant to her and in my memory i do remember her saying on the David Letterman show that she uses her twitter account all the time. Her most popular twitter account with 31000 people following her is http://twitter.com/lillyallen123
I searched this question through Ask and it directed me to the website of the San Diego Zoo
They simply use their 18-inch (46-centimeter) tongues to reach around the thorns. It is thought that the dark color of their tongues protect them from getting sunburned while reaching for leaves on trees.4. How would you define the word 'glycomics'? In your own words, what does it really mean ? What does the term 'seagull manager' refer to?
Wikipedia states that "Glycomics, an analogous term to genomics and proteomics, is the comprehensive study of glycomes (the entire complement of sugars, whether free or present in more complex molecules, of an organism), including genetic, physiologic, pathologic, and other aspects" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycomics). I think this has something to do with breaking down sugars in a body, relating to diet and the functions of all parts of our body in moving sugar and carbohydrates around the body of all living things.
Seagull Manager: Word Spy gave me the answer to this question it states that "(SEE.gul MAN.uh.jur) n. A manager who only interacts with employees to criticize their work or when a problem arises." (http://www.wordspy.com/words/seagullmanager.asp)
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
This answer comes from a film website called closeup-film. He produced his first two feature films in mid-1966 and 1967: a seven minute experimental work shot in colour on 16mm, entitled Transfer ; and a fourteen minute, colour short with the enticing title, From the Drain . Blondie was in Videodrome in 1983 I accessed this info through IMDB.
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Conscience of a Hacker (also known as The Hacker Manifesto) is a small essay written January 8, 1986 by a hacker who went by the handle (or pseudonym) of The Mentor (born Loyd Blankenship). It was written after the author's arrest, and first published in the underground hacker ezine Phrack in Volume One, Issue 7, Phile 3 of 10. Today it can be found on many websites, as well as on t-shirts and in films. Found through wikipedia Hacker Manifesto.
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film? Which of his films Had 'Blondie' in it?
This answer comes from a film website called closeup-film. He produced his first two feature films in mid-1966 and 1967: a seven minute experimental work shot in colour on 16mm, entitled Transfer ; and a fourteen minute, colour short with the enticing title, From the Drain . Blondie was in Videodrome in 1983 I accessed this info through IMDB.
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
The Conscience of a Hacker (also known as The Hacker Manifesto) is a small essay written January 8, 1986 by a hacker who went by the handle (or pseudonym) of The Mentor (born Loyd Blankenship). It was written after the author's arrest, and first published in the underground hacker ezine Phrack in Volume One, Issue 7, Phile 3 of 10. Today it can be found on many websites, as well as on t-shirts and in films. Found through wikipedia Hacker Manifesto.
7. Why do phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?
Films often use the prefix 555 with the telephone numbers. i searched this answer through yahoo answers.
The answer that was voted the most popular was by James O and he said "They're playing safe. There have been cases in the past where a number was mentioned in a show, and people (having little sense, yes. I know) tried calling the number, and actually rang somebody's telephone.
The 555- prefix is not found in any regular phone number except for directory assistance, which as we all know is 555-1212
Thus, no matter what numbers you put after it, dialing any number starting with 555 will be a non-existent number. No worry about waking somebody up or tying up their phone line with pranksters."
8. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
As i used to live in Sydney i am a pro at searching for the cheapest forms of travel between Coolangatta and Sydney. i have always found Jetstar and Virgin Blue flights to be cheaper than trains, buses and cars! With flights from $39 for Jetstar and $45 for Virgin Blue flights.
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?
I found this answer at Wikipedia. Not sure if this answer is correct but I'm guessing it is a song by The Beatles. i tried other websites like top of the pops but it is a British version and the Top 40 which has controversy over whether it started in 1965 or 1969.
10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?
Stephen Stockwell performs vocals and plays the keyboard for Brisbane band The Black Assassins. I had to find tis information through a friend's blog as i couldnt find info through general websites like yahoo and ask jeeves etc.
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