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July 27

Song on "Pimp My Ride"

What Xzibit song is always played on the MTV show Pimp My Ride? They play a small clip of the music video. From what I remember it features cars on hydraulics. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tim Mckee (talk • contribs) 02:00, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Digging games?

Are there any online digging flash games (excluding MotherLoad)? 86.148.43.18 (talk) 12:04, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

A famous song from the UK

Although God Save The Queen is the national anthem of the United Kingdom, this famous British song is being used more often in the media to represent the country. I'm not sure what it's called but it's often played in about 10 notes. In the a show called Tricky TV, the song was played when the host performed a trick of making Big Ben disappear. 124.106.203.179 (talk) 14:03, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Rule Britannia? Youtube:[1]. Fribbler (talk) 14:09, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Or Land of Hope and Glory? --Richardrj ^{talk email} 14:17, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

After checking that link to YouTube, Fribbler's example is the one. That song may not be the national anthem but pretty hard to believe why it's more famous. 124.106.203.179 (talk) 14:33, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

???? -- JackofOz (talk) 21:29, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

In anything intended to reach American ears, God Save the Queen would be avoided, as it shares the medoldy with My Country, 'Tis of Thee. --Nricardo (talk) 16:45, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

And the tune of the chorus of Land of Hope and Glory is universally known as the "graduation song" in the US. Since a number of British patriotic songs have sort of been appropriated, Rule Britannia is probably the most famous "British-only" song - as the OP kind of suggested, it's usually used as the British version of the "Oriental Riff" in the US. AlexiusHoratius 17:08, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Why can't you write some songs of your own, instead of appropriating ours? Malcolm XIV (talk) 18:02, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

You do realize that our two nations (and a number of others) have a shared culture starting a few hundred years ago, right? You cannot colonize half the world and then complain that other nations have some of the same culture as you! ("God Save the Queen" was published in the 1700s.) APL (talk) 13:08, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

While it's true that My Country, 'Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner appropriated melodies from British songs, you can't blame the Yanks for appropriating Land of Hope and Glory, as the melody there was "appropriated" itself (by the original composer, as it turns out) from Pomp and Circumstance, which is usually the title on the sheet music when bands are playing at graduations. -- 128.104.112.87 (talk) 18:46, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Slight confusion there. The tune first appeared as the trio of Elgar's military march Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D in 1901. Then he reused it in 1902 in a section of the Coronation Ode to King Edward VII, sung to the words Land of Hope and Glory. Elgar was asked to re-use the tune by the King himself, who liked it, and he was more-or-less obliged to comply. The whole Coronation Ode has probably never been performed since then, but that section of it has become famous as an independent song known all over the world as "Land of Hope and Glory" (except in the US, apparently; the shortened title "Pomp and Circumstance" is an American invention). The tune was first played at a graduation ceremony in 1905, when Elgar himself was given an honorary doctorate from Yale University, and the director of music Samuel Sanford decided that some works written by Elgar would be featured in the musical numbers. Sanford was the one who chose "Land of Hope and Glory", and it is he who can be given the credit for it having become an institution at graduations.-- JackofOz (talk) 21:29, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I find that the American national anthem composed on a banjo is quite fetching to the earChromagnum (talk) 07:09, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

We appropriated that song from the English, too, by the way. — Lomn 14:01, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

There would be little point in appropriating "Rule, Britannia", which is rather specifically British, and in fact is among the more jingoistic songs every written. Not that it isn't a great song. It's on my iPod. :) As regards the "Anacreon" song a.k.a. "The Star-Spangled Banner", the more booze you have in you the better it sounds. That's why it's a staple at sporting events. :) Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots 10:47, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Song identification

I am usually trying to answer questions on this desk, but today I looking for an answer. I heard a song this morning on WXPN that was somewhat tribal but modern, mid tempo with a great syncopation with the percussion and synths. Almost hypnotic. The male vocals sounded very much like peter gabriel but I don't think it was him. The lyrics (I already tried googling with no luck) were something like "I play with shapes, to stay in this place..." and then something about being an "animal". I am a big music lover and have an extensive music collection...99% of the time when I hear a song I can find it, but this one is hiding form me. Anyone have any ideas? It sounded like it may be a newer release. thanks and cheers! 10draftsdeep (talk) 15:10, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Have you checked the various songs titled "Animal"? Algebraist 15:14, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I dug deep into the depths of google and the best match I get is a Swedish band called "Miika Snow". I don't see any band website or albums on Amazon to confirm their existence, but I think I may have found my answer. cheers, 10draftsdeep (talk) 15:22, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

A lot of radio stations have their full playlist listed on their website. I can't access it from work, but is that something that WXPN has? Livewireo (talk) 18:01, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

The rhythm and your comments lead me to Kasabian, who have a new album out. The track I was thinking of was Processed Beats off their first album, but I don't think those lyrics you quoted are from that track. However, the metre is. --TammyMoet (talk) 18:41, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

I believe the band 1odraftsdeep mentioned, but misspelled - Miike Snow (sometimes Mike Snow) is correct. A Google or hypem search for that name and song title should provide a link to some media to have a listen. 131.191.87.100 (talk) 19:09, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks 131.191, it is indeed Miike Snow. I found the album on Amazon....although I'm not so sure it sounds as good now as it did earlier this morning :-) cheers, 10draftsdeep (talk) 20:37, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Can someone identify this young lady for me?

[2]

The URL says Alizee, though it clearly is not her. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

99.250.7.109 (talk) 20:52, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

No idea. But what an ecclectic collection at that site. Here are a couple of good ones: [3] [4] Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots 11:04, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

July 28

left handed musicians

can a left handed cellist, violinist etc play any music written for right handed people? if so, how do you stop banging elbows in an orchestra? is there special seating arrangements? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Payneham (talk • contribs) 04:17, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Unlike, say, guitar or electric bass, orchestral string instruments are never played left-handed for the exact reasons you describe. Left-handed violinists are trained to play right-handed, which is difficult, but not impossible to do. See this discussion on teaching a left-handed student to play right-handed, and the special problems that leads to. For things like "fiddle"-style violin, where someone plays mostly solo or with a small ensemble band, it is probably possible to play left handed, but it would be difficult to find a mass-produced left-handed violin; it would likely have to be modified by hand, or specially built as a left-handed violin. here is a page describing a luthier who does make them. Assuming you got you hands on one; you would play it analogous to a right handed player. You would use the same fingerings as a righty would (using the index the same way s/he would, etc), except your play would be mirror-image. In that way, it would be no different than a left-handed guitar, and there have been some very successful left-handed guitar players out there. So yes, it is quite possible to make and play any stringed instrument left-handed, but if your goal is to play in an orchestra you can probably forget about it and learn to play with your off hand instead. --Jayron32 05:26, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Australian "Heidi" adaption

Hi, I'm looking for an Australian adaption of the German "Heidi" story, probably from the 90's or so. I have once seen this movie and cannot remember the title, nor did Google or IMDB help me much. It's about a young girl who is forced to move from the outback to a city, because her parents lost a lot of money due to a falling wool price and cannot keep their sheep/farm. She's very unhappy in the city. Does anyone know this movie? --Regenspaziergang ^!? 05:47, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

According to Heidi#Film.2C_television_and_theatrical_adaptations, "The only incarnation of the series to reach the English language was a dub of the 1979 feature-length movie adaptation of the television series". Perhaps you were thinking of that? decltype (talk) 17:23, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

That's a terrible misuse of the word "incarnation" there. In what way is a feature-length adaptation of a television series "made flesh"? Not blaming you, Decltype, as you're merely quoting from the article… Malcolm XIV (talk) 23:40, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Speaking as a lifelong voracious reader and erstwhile professional editor, I would say that it's a perfectly acceptable metaphorical use of the word. Chacun a son gout, however. 87.81.230.195 (talk) 02:03, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, but that is not what I meant. It is not listed there, and most probably, the girl is not called Heidi in the Australian movie. It just has extremely many parallels. --Regenspaziergang ^!? 02:45, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

English TV drama set in wartime

Possibly from the '80s. I think it revolved mainly around one family. One of the characters might have been called Kitty, and in one episode a young man was given a white feather in an envelope (the implication being he was a coward because he wasn't away at war). Exploding Boy (talk) 06:11, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Sounds like an adaptation of The Four Feathers, except there doesn't appear to be an 80s TV drama in the list there (maybe the 1977 movie?). Adam Bishop (talk) 06:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I'm fairly certain it was a serialized drama and not a movie, and I think it was set in WWII. Exploding Boy (talk) 06:22, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Sounds like The Cazalets, based on the books by Elizabeth Jane Howard, but a search shows it was produced in 2001. Gwinva (talk) 07:06, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Are you sure you're not getting confused with the Australian WWII drama series The Sullivans? Nanonic (talk) 15:11, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I think that's it! I had a nagging feeling it might have been Australian, but I was watching it in England so I went with that instead. Thanks! Exploding Boy (talk) 16:12, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

UK game show

Does anyone know the name of the game show, which used to be broadcast in the UK on the BBC, and Mr. Blobby was in it? I think one of the challenge- type things was where a conveyor full of stuff rolled past and contestants had to memorise them. Another thing I can remember is that there often used to be those wooden artist's figures that could be moved into certain poses displayed during the show quite often. I know that's not many clues but I can't remember much about it! Please help! Chevymontecarlo (talk) 06:35, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Our article on Mr. Blobby lists a number of possibilities, the most likely of which is Noel's House Party. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:28, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I think you are confusing several different shows. The conveyor belt was a feature of The Generation Game.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 07:59, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Late-period Generation Game, as hosted by the odious Jim Davidson, often featured comedy characters from old programmes such as Mr Blobby and Blakey. So yes, it was definitely the Generation Game. A far cry from the heyday of Brucie or Larry Grayson, but there you go. Malcolm XIV (talk) 23:46, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes, it was definately the Generation Game. Now I remember! Thanks! Chevymontecarlo (talk) 10:47, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

American movie re-writing of British military history

I see from the article The Four Feathers that the latest version of the film shows the British losing a battle they in fact won. I recall another Hollywood movie about Americans taking a copy of the Enigma code machione from a german submarinme - when in reality this was done by the British Royal navy. Are there any other examples of American films that re-write history to give Americans the credit for what the British achieved? 78.147.249.185 (talk) 09:47, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

The U-boat film is U-571. Astronaut (talk) 12:44, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Gremlins began with the RAF, but they quickly became Americanized. Pepso2 (talk) 08:01, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

MTV cartoon

Can you name the MTV cartoon from 90's? There were two men talking to each other (they were using many swearwords), drinking and when they listened to the music they dance in a funny way (I think they were shaking heads)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Atacamadesert12 (talk • contribs) 14:37, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Dude, your not talking about Beavis and butt head are you?? huhuhuhuh. you said "anus". Questionabout"theman" adolf (talk) 14:46, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that's it! How could I forget? Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Atacamadesert12 (talk • contribs) 15:49, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Triple doubles in the nba

i have been searching everywhere, i have a list of top 10 but i want more. Do u no where i can get a list of triple doubles in the nba history. i am searching 4 a list of every1 who has at least 10 triple doubles the top ten only goes down to 28. anyway u can help ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Djluci (talk • contribs) 19:38, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Best I can find is this, which lists four active players with 12-18. And Dikembe Mutombo has 10. Clarityfiend (talk) 18:57, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Here's a fan who really needs to get a life - he's compiled a list of all triple doubles for 16 franchises. Clarityfiend (talk) 19:12, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Apparently there was a complete list put out by basketball-reference.com not too long ago,[5], but the link is now dead. Maybe you can contact them and get it. Clarityfiend (talk) 19:29, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Identify this movie

I remember watching a movie earlier this decade which started with footage of a Middle Eastern War, and then many people suddenly "disappeared" onboard an aircraft, at a birthday party, etc., and the remaining people eventually realized that they needed to go to Church and turn to Jesus Christ. What was the name of this movie? 162.51.202.27 (talk) 21:15, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Sounds like the concept for Left Behind, though I haven't seen it and can't confirm the specifics. Category:Christian films may also be useful to scan for other rapture-related topics. — Lomn 21:22, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I should note that the Left Behind books and movies are good, entertaining read; but are not necessarily sound theology. Most christians, even most evangelical christians, do not hold the same view of rapture or of end times that Left Behind does. Think of them more as a sort of "Biblically-based action-adventure stories" rather than actual Christian theology. --Jayron32 12:16, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

July 29

hard to find mementoes

I'm currently trying to find an NYPD CSI Detective lapel pin like the one worn by Gary Sinise on CSI: NY. I'm also trying to find a post card-sized picture of that show's cast on a girder. Where can I find those two items?69.203.157.50 (talk) 03:33, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

You mean like this but with the CSI: NY cast? Adam Bishop (talk) 00:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that's the one.69.203.157.50 (talk) 06:29, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Wedding song

What's the name of the song that's played upon the end of most weddings? In one instance, it was played in the ending of Ken, a character from a Street Fighter game. 124.106.203.179 (talk) 07:19, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Perhaps Mendelssohn's Wedding March, have a listen to it here and tell me if I'm right. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:39, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that's it. What is shown in that link to YouTube is the full version. In other words, some parts of it were cut-off when being played in most of the media. 124.106.203.179 (talk) 07:55, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

July 30

Do you know this comedienne?

For some time, frustratingly, I have been trying to identify a comedienne and her act.

This dates to my having seen her, probably in late 80s, early 90s, on the TV show "Just for Laughs" (Juste pour Rire) broadcast in the UK, being highlights from the eponymous comedy festival in Montreal.

The woman was probably late 30s, early 40s, with a delivery which reminded me of Bill Hicks. As I recall, she was a reasonably "solid" figure, with wavy fairish shoulder-length hair - and, I think, may have had heavy-framed glasses. But that could be wrong.

The particular performance I recall was a monologue she gave, lasting several minutes, almost without pause for breath, describing an earthy love-making session, and how it happens, including all kinds of detail (such as her head pounding repeatedly against the bed headboard!). I got the sense that this was a kind of "set piece" in her routine, which she may have used as part of her act on several occasions - it was almost as if it was "expected" by the audience. What made it more impressive was the memory and stamina needed in delivering it over a long period, as I say, almost without pause. Certainly the applause she got at the end must have been as much for the effort and persistence she showed in getting through it, as for the content of the material itself!

Any ideas anyone? Pantscat (talk) 00:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Joan Rivers? She's not really like Bill Hicks, but the idea of a monologue and being quite graphic about such a thing fits with her. She'd be not too far from the age you mention at that time either. 194.221.133.226 (talk) 08:06, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

British or American? Lisa Lampanelli does a lot of sexual material in her act. Pepso2 (talk) 10:34, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

It's Brett Butler...hotclaws 01:30, 2 August 2009 (UTC) ,

Some pesky Evangelion soundtracks

Try as I may, I can't locate a certain Evangelion soundtrack, listed as "エヴァンゲリオン·クラシック-2 (EVANGELION CLASSIC-2)" on this page. The best results I could find were here, but they don't seem to exactly match it. Any help? I'm also looking for Evangelion Classic-1...

Oh wait, it just occurred to me to search the Japanese titles. Well, Classic-1 seems to correspond to "Beethoven Symphony No. 9," and Classic-2 seems to correspond to "Verdi Requiem." But on the page I linked to, there's another soundtrack listed as "EVANGELION CLASSIC / J.S.BACH ORCHESTRAL SUITE NO.3 & OTHERS." I'm just so confused. Is the article lacking a few soundtracks? AAUGH! MY HEAD!--The Ninth Bright Shiner 05:11, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

"Recruit Screening" in Films

I understand that "Recruit Screening" is a widely set practice in Hollywood and is being done for the first time in Bollywood by Nikhil Advani. Can you provide with additional information on "Recruit Screening" as in when was it first done? what are the pros/cons for movies that are recruit screened?"Recruit Screening" as a concept?

Any information on same would be highly appreciated.

I can be reached at email address redacted

Many Thanks, Aishwarya —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.199.82.34 (talk) 06:39, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

I wasn't familiar with the term and had to google it. Turns out it's another term for test screening. The article is not very comprehensive, but has an unsourced claim that test screening was first done in 1919. Just to note that I've removed your email address to prevent you being attacked by spammers. We don't answer questions by email here, you need to return to this page and see if anyone has answered. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:34, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

sony playstation 2

i just want to know if the ps2 usb port could read games that is saved through a flash drive? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.109.133.21 (talk) 10:53, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Are you asking if you can play pirate games that have been placed on a flash drive? No. It's possible that some modchips may allow that.

Are you allowing if you can use a flash drive instead of a save cartridge? I don't think so. There are special adapters to copy files ONTO a save cartridge if you have a saved game on a PC that you need moved to a PS2 (Hot Coffee, for example) but to my knowledge there's no way to make a PS2 load saved games from a flash disk. APL (talk) 13:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Sometimes you can copy game saves with a PS3. There is a cartridge adapter for the PS3 to copy games from cartridge to the PS3 drive. Then, if the game save isn't copy protected, you can copy it to USB. Then, you can send the file to anyone/anywhere. Next, the other person has to have a PS3, move the save to the PS3 drive, and them copy it to the cartridge. Of course, if you have a PS3, you probably won't be using PS2 cartridges. -- kainaw™ 13:34, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Michael Menes's Music

Does anyone recognize the music in the following video clip of juggler Michael Menes: [6]? Thanks. --Think Fast (talk) 14:17, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Film about Eastern Front?

I was recently at the cinema (in the UK) and saw a poster for a film that had, if I remember correctly, the Communist and Nazi flags on a bleak grey background, and which seemed to be a war film about the Eastern Front. I cannot remember what it was called and now can't find it online; it's not listed as on at the cinema and the most recent film I can find about the Eastern front seems to be called Brothers War, which I'm fairly sure wasn't the title. I think (but can't guarantee) that the title was in a foreign language. Can anyone identify this film? Thanks. - Anon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.8.176.85 (talk) 22:17, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Only one I know which might be about the Eastern Front is Das Boot, which in English is "the boat," if I recall. It's a foreign title, so I thought it was possible, anyway. I just don't know if the boast was after Soviet ships.Somebody or his brother (talk) 22:20, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Das Boot is about a submarine in the Mediterranean. While there were rumours Chevvy Chase starring in Das Boot 2: now it's krieg, in which the plucky submarine was dragged overland to fight a desperate rearguard action in Silesia, that was never made. -- Finlay McWalter • Talk 22:30, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

The film I saw the poster for is (presumably) new. - Anon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.8.176.85 (talk) 22:55, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Maybe Defiance, a film about partizans in Belarus fighting German forces during WWII. It stars Daniel Craig and was released in the UK quite recently (ie. you are likely to have seen the trailer/poster recently, and it is possible - though I can't confirm it - the poster in some cinemas was different to that in our article). Astronaut (talk) 23:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

That was my initial thought too, but looking at a lot of different posters, I couldn't find one that matched the OP's description. In fact, every single one prominently featured Craig. decltype (talk) 23:08, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Prhaps take a look at List of World War II films and see if anything rings a bell. Astronaut (talk) 23:15, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Katyń? --Richardrj ^{talk email} 08:05, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Anon, can you specify what you meant by "the Communist flag"? I assume you're referring to the Flag of the Soviet Union. -- JackofOz (talk) 14:42, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

When did you see this poster? Where was it placed? - most multiplexes in the UK place posters for current films and those coming in a week or two, are typically placed in the foyer; those films that are much further off and may never even come to these shores tend to be placed in the wide corridor leading to the individual screens. Astronaut (talk) 15:42, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Agree with Richardrj, I think it has to be Katyń. Everything fits. Foreign language title, UK theatrical release 19 June 2009, many of the posters feature a red star. decltype (talk) 15:50, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Here's the film poster in question. [7] Malcolm XIV (talk) 19:03, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

The other flag in that poster (besides the Nazi flag) appears to be the flag of Macedonia from that era. — Michael J 22:34, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

I think, given the historical events portrayed therein, it's more likely to be the flag of the Red Army. -- JackofOz (talk) 06:31, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Street Fighter

What is doing the Street Fighter character Guile in this image? David Pro (talk) 23:36, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

He appears to be mourning a dead comrade. Note that there is (part of) a cruciform grave marker in the extreme foreground and that he is cluching what appears to be his comrade's dogtag in his fist. Deor (talk) 23:46, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

The fallen comrade is probably Charlie. decltype (talk) 23:51, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

I agree with Deor, and would add that I think he's preparing to flash kick the cross. Tempshill (talk) 03:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

July 31

Coded Arms Assault - TGS 06 Trailer (PS3) song

There's a trailer for a canceled game on youtube for Coded Arms Assault. In the trailer is a song played through scenes of game play and cut-scenes. I would like to know if you can find out the song.

Could you provide the link? If you mean this video, there is some speculation at this forum thread. (Perhaps you're visiting from there.) I tried googling "like a dream" "show your heart" "a new way" lyrics which only came up with the forum thread, which suggests to me, since Googling lyrics usually works instantly, that it may be a song that Konami commissioned and recorded themselves specifically for Coded Arms: Assault. Maybe you'll get lucky and they will utilize the song in some other game that does ship. Tempshill (talk) 03:27, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Dance Jazz

What bands are considered Dance Jazz similar to the band King Sunshine? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.19.227.179 (talk) 04:08, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

There's a bunch of similar artists listed on the group's Last FM page here. Also, look up their albums on Amazon and see what people who buy their records are also buying. --Richardrj ^{talk email} 07:45, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Ten Little Indians

What year was the Adult film version of Ten Little Indians released? And what is the reference numbers so I can find a copy, please. Thanks, this is a cute film.209.169.112.144 (talk) 06:23, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

This ??? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126098/usercomments 83.100.250.79 (talk) 06:34, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

The Wire Season 5?

Can anyone confirm the Australian release date for season 5 on dvd in Australia as most retailers do not even have it on the upcoming releases, even though this website says it is relased next Saturday, I do know u can get othe regions of it on ebay etc, but thats not my question —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.169.9.244 (talk) 15:52, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Adaptation vs screenplay film credits

What's the difference? In Murders in the Rue Morgue, Robert Florey is credited with the adaptation, while Tom Reed and Dale Van Every are credited with the screenplay. Clarityfiend (talk) 20:23, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

An adaptation can involve a mere reorganization of the story into a movie-friendly version, whereas a writing a screenplay involves creating a formal script for use by the actors to use their lines and the director in setting up the scenes. They can be done at the same time (for example, you can just adapt a screenplay from the original source material) or you can rewrite the story as a new prose story, and then a different set of people can take your adapted prose and create a screenplay from it. It looks like that was what was done here. --Jayron32 22:21, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

That film departs significantly from Poe's story, so the adaptation basically involved coming up with a different plot (one that Florey obviously thought would make a better movie). Deor (talk) 00:09, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

August 1

What is the name of this old cartoon?

A kid gets kidnapped froma rich family as a baby and then persues his life trying to find them again. He spends some time with a "circus" man who has a monkey and two (?) dogs. The cartoon may or may not have been originally in english. Thanks!!

Veronika Stolbikova (talk) 03:33, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Come Together

Who sung a version of "Come Together" in this commercial? It is something like African-American style though. JSH-alive ^{talk • cont • mail} 08:39, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't recognize the singer. It may be a band/singer hired specifically for the commercial, and not anyone overly "famous". --Jayron32 13:57, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Help finding the name of a song about roadies

Hello once again wikipedia, I need help finding the name of a song... I dont have much about it (no artist..song name..or lyrics..) except that its about the roadies of a band and how they pack up and how the crowd wants them to play on.. Any help would be appreciated Cheers 124.180.244.92 (talk) 09:09, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Jackson Browne's The Load-Out/Stay perhaps? Mitch Ames (talk) 13:35, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

I would second that. The OP's description matches exactly. The Load Out/Stay is a medley which appears as the last two tracks on Jackson Browne's landmark live-concept album Running on Empty (album). Its a cool album because every song is about life on the road as a touring band, and every track was recorded on the road. Most tracks were recorded on stage live, but some were recorded in hotel rooms, and one was even recorded on a bus traveling between gigs. Definately one of my top-ten all-time albums. --Jayron32 13:55, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Galaxia The Stories Of Illusion

can anybody take the time and tell me what you think about it ? http://sites.google.com/site/megacivilisation/Home and here's my Knol http://knol.google.com/k/stanisaw-giers/galaxia-the-stories-of-illusion/eh4i89ehy5v5/1#

just what you think of it —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.205.25.63 (talk) 21:19, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

I think something's wrong with the formatting on the knol site - it indents, then outdents - is it supposed to do this?83.100.250.79 (talk) 21:35, 1 August 2009 (UTC)