Thursday, 25 August 2011

Week 4- Post 2

SCAVENGER HUNT

I. The world's first University was established in 700 B.C. according to http://incredblindia.blogspot.com/2009/02/takshila-worlds-first-university.html. It was in Takshila, which is now in Pakistan. Accessed 25 Aug 2011

II. Stephen Stockwell plays keyboard in the Black Assassins, an 80's punk band. Songs of their include 'Death Comes To Townsville' and 'Multinational Corporate Lifestyle'.
http://www.blackassassins.net/index.html accessed 25 Aug 2011

III. The world's biggest machine is commonly understood to be the Bagger 288, weighing in at 13,000 tons. It costed $100 million to design and build.
http://www.neatorama.com/2010/01/26/bagger-288-the-worlds-biggest-machine/
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/40463_worlds-largest-machines-ever-built
http://www.michaelgriswold.com/Pictures/ALL/bagger/bagger.html
accessed 25 Aug 2011

IV. Justin Bieber does not have a personal lawyer as such, however his manager, Scooter Braun, laises with the approriate people in dealing with crises and issues. In order to contact Braun, one can email him at info@scooterbraun.com or can reach the team via the contact form at http://scooterbraun.com/homepage/contact/ accessed 25 Aug 2011

V. The cheapest form of travel from Gold Coast to Melbourne is by plane, which can be as cheap as $89 via Student Flights. http://www.airfaresflights.com.au/flights/Gold%20Coast/Melbourne-MEL/ accessed 25 Aug 2011

VI. Hatsune Miku is a virtual pop idol created by Crypton Future Media, and her birthday is 31 August.
http://www.afa09.com/i_love_miku.html
http://vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Miku_Hatsune
accessed 25th Aug 2011

VII. A live webcam of Minsk in Belarus can be found at http://minsk.gov.by/en/webcam/
accessed 25th Aug 2011
Accommodation can be acquired at the Davis research station in Antarctica, managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), there are food and toiletries available, as well as several facilities for outdoor activities.
http://www.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working/stations/davis/davis-living-there

VIII. The song that was at the top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1991 was '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' by Bryan Adams. http://www.worldcharts.co.uk/archives/australia/aus90.htm accessed 25th Aug 2011

IX. A Volkswagen is used to make 'Google Street View' http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/take-a-look-at-the-vehicle-thats-taking-a-look-at-you/ accessed Aug 25th 2011

X. Translations found using SpanishDict- Spanish Translation
http://www.spanishdict.com/translation

Where was the first university established and in what year? 
Is what is called a band of Stephen Stockwell and what he play? Can you name a couple of hissongs? 
What is the weight of the world's largest machine? What does it cost to build? 
Who is Justin Bieber's attorney, and what is the best way (faster, more reliable) to contact thelawyer? 
What is the cheapest way to travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne? 
Who is Hatsune Miku? What company she belongs to? What is your birthday? 
Find a live webcam in Belarus. Find a place to stay in Antarctica. 
What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1991? 
What kind of car is used to 'Google Street View'? 
Translate these questions in Spanish and then translated into English




The Bagger 288. This thing is a monster!!

No comments:

Post a Comment