Week 5- Tutorial Task

1. Where was the first University established and in which year?
Al-Azhar in Kairo, Egypt is the worlds first university. It was established in year 970.
How to find: I used a Norwegian search engine called kvasir.no and searched "The first university in the world" (in Norwegian: Verdens eldste universitet). After a while I found this link http://www.reiseverdenrundt.com/alt-om-egypt-pyramidene-i-egypt-historie-demografi/ (on the third to last line of the article it says “Al-Azhar i Kairo, verdens eldste universitet, grunnlagt i 970" which directly translated means; 'Al-Azha in Kairo, the oldest university in the world, founded in 970').

Stockwell is a rockstar

2. What is Stephen Stockwell's band called and what does he play?  Can you name a couple of their songs?

The Black Asssassins is the name of Stephen Stockwell's band and he plays keyboard and sings vocals. Some of their songs are named; Drugs, Azaria and Fuck Me Fuck My Dog.
How to find: I used facebook.com to find Stephen Stockwell and since there were no information about a band on his page I checked his friends and one of his friends were named ''Black'' and it was a band page for the band The Black Assassins. I used bing.com (Search inside Australia only) to write down The Black Assassins Stephen Stockwell and find this url that provided me with all the information about the band. http://members.optusnet.com.au/~toxicoh/blackas.htm


3. What is the weight of the world’s biggest machine? How much did it cost to build?

The Bagger 288 (Digging machine) is the world's biggest machine. Weight is 45,500 tons (that's equivalent to a bumper to bumper line of jeeps 80 miles long). It took 5 years to design and manufacture at a cost of $100 million.
How to find: I wrote down the question on ask.com and found this link: http://www.michaelgriswold.com/Pictures/ALL/bagger/bagger.html.


4. Who is Justin Bieber's lawyer, and what is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact the lawyer?
Justin Bieber's lawyer is Kenneth Feinswog and the quickest way to contact him is by phone: (0011 + 1(310) 277-8211).
How to find: I went to ask.com and typed in "Justin Bieber lawyer" and found and article were Justin and Lady Gaga were sueing comic book creators. Their lawyer for that case was Kenneth Feinswog. http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0006112.html To find his contact information I wrote down "Kenneth Feinswog lawyer" in yahoo.com and found a link that included all his contact information: http://www.manta.com/c/mms3lh1/kenneth-a-feinswog-attorney


5. What is the cheapest way of traveling from Gold Coast to Melbourne?
I chose to think of this as a trick question so my answer for this question would be WALKING! Even though hitchhiking or riding a bicycle are more timesaving options.
How to find: I used my common sense as a resource. 


6. Who is Hatsune Miko? What company does she belong to? When is her birthday?
"HATSUNE MIKU" is a computer music software that enables users to create synthesized singing of unprecedented quality and remarkable realism by
just typing in lyrics and melody. Powered by YAMAHA's VOCALOID(= Vocal + Android) technology, HATSUNE MIKU was developed by Crypton Future
Media in Sapporo, and released on August 31st, 2007('Her birthday'). And since then, there have been more than 30,000 songs and movies about HATSUNE MIKU were
posted in a popular Video sharing web site such as YouTube and Nico-Nico-Douga(Japan). (Facebook) She currently belongs to Crypton Future Media, inc. 

How to find: I searched Hatsune Miko on Facebook and found their Fan-page which provided me with all the information. 

7. Find a live webcam in Belarus. Find a place to stay in Antarctica.
How to find:I used searched 'Belarus live webcam' on yahoo.com and found this page: http://www.webcamgalore.com/EN/webcam/Belarus/Minsk/498.html  


How to find:There are no hotels on Antarctica. The only way to stay over is by camping (there are some cabins) or onboard an moving vessel. Many researchers stay at one of the 30 research stations located on Antarctica. I used ask.com and searched 'where to stay on Antarctica' and I found this site: www.coolantarctica.com 


8. What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1991?

Bryan Adams; (Everything I do) I do it for you. On top for 11 weeks from 27th of July 1991

How to find: Yahoo.com, search 'Australian Pop Charts 1991' and then you will find this link: http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-top-50-singles-1991.htm


9. What type of car is used to make 'Google Street View'?
The type of car used for Google Street View are different in many countries. In Australia Holden Astra is used as the 'Spy'. 

How to find: Search 'google street view car Australia' on yahoo.com and you will find this link: http://www.smh.com.au/news/web/googles-candid-camera-snaps-australia/2007/11/23/1195753275851.html


10. Translate these questions into Spanish and then translate them back into English. 
How to find: Search 'spanish to english translation' on ask.com and find this translation site http://www.spanishdict.com/translation


Questions translated into Spanish:

1. ¿Dónde estaba la primera universidad establecida y en qué año?
2. ¿Lo que se denomina banda de Stephen Stockwell y lo que él jugar? ¿Puede nombrar un par de sus canciones?
3. ¿Cuál es el peso de la máquina más grande del mundo? ¿Cuánto cuesta para construir?
4. ¿Quién es el abogado de Justin Bieber, y lo que es la mejor manera (más rápida, más fiable) ponerse en contacto con el abogado?
5. ¿Cuál es la forma más barata de viajar desde la costa de oro a Melbourne? 
6. ¿Quién es Hatsune Miku? ¿Qué empresa ella pertenece a? ¿Cuál es su cumpleaños?
7. Encontrar una webcam vivo en Belarús. Encontrar un lugar para alojarse en la Antártida. 
8. ¿Qué canción era tope de las listas de pop australianas esta semana en 1991? 
9. ¿Qué tipo de coche se utiliza para hacer 'Google Street View'?
10. Traducir estas preguntas en español y, a continuación, se traducen en ingles.

Translated back to English:

1. Where was the first university established and in what year? 
2. What is called band of Stephen Stockwell and what the play? Can you name a couple of their songs? 
3. What is the weight of the larger machine of the world? What does it cost to build? 
4. Who is the lawyer for Justin Bieber, and what is the best way (faster, more reliable) to contact the lawyer? 
5. What is the cheapest way to travel from the gold coast to Melbourne? 
6. Who is Hatsune Miku? What company she belongs to? What is your birthday? 
7. Find a webcam live in Belarus. Find a place to stay in Antarctica. 
8. What song was top of the lists of Australian pop this week in 1991? 
9. What kind of car is used to make 'Google Street View'? 
10. Translate these questions in spanish and then translated into English.