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Dora Bloch
Dora may stand for: *Dora (given name) Places United States *Dora, Alabama *Dora, Arkansas * Dora, Missouri *Dora, New Mexico * Dora, Oregon *Dora, Pennsylvania *Mount Dora, Florida Other countries *Lake Dora (Tasmania) *Lake Dora (Western Australia) *Dora, Baghdad, Iraq *Dora, Cyprus *Dora, Lebanon *Dura, Hebron, in the Israeli West Bank *Dorasan or Mount Dora, a hill in South Korea *Dora Beel, a lake in Assam (India) *Dora Baltea river and Dora Riparia river, northern Italy Entertainment * ''Dora the Explorer'', American children's television program * ''Dora and the Lost City of Gold'', a 2019 live-action movie loosely based on the TV program * ''Dora'' (TV series), a 1973 British sitcom series * ''Dora'' (1933 film), a British comedy film * ''Dora'' (2017 film), a Tamil language horror thriller movie * Dora Mavor Moore Award for Canadian professional theatre * "Dora", 1984 song by Ambitious Lovers from the album ''Envy'' * Dora, a designated bonus tile used in Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora (given Name)
Dora ( el, Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy), Theodora meaning "Gift" or in its full form "God's Gift", from , ''doron'', "gift" + , ''theos'', "god". The name ''Dora'' can also be a short form of ''Isadora'', ''Isidora'' and other such compound names. The earliest form of the word ''doron'' is the Mycenaean Greek , ''do-ra'', meaning "gifts", written in the Linear B syllabic script, but it is not an anthroponym, it is only the plural () of said word; on the other hand, the names ''Theodora'' and ''Amphidora'' are attested in Linear B as , ''te-o-do-ra'', and , ''a-pi-do-ra'', respectively. The masculine counterpart of the latter, i.e. ''Amphidoros'', is also found: , ''a-pi-do-ro''. In Albanian, ''dora'' means 'hand'. In Russian, Dora can be a diminutive of the male first name Agafodor.Superanskaya, p. 24 People * Dora Altmann (1881–1971), German actress *Dora Annie Dickens (1850–1851), infant daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora Riparia
The Dora Riparia (; pms, Dòira Rivaira; french: Doire Ripaire or ''Doire''; la, Duria minor) is an alpine river, a left-hand tributary of the Po. It is long (of which 5 km in France), with a drainage basin. It originates in the Cottian Alps, close to the Col de Montgenèvre in France, where it is called the Piccola Dora. Its name becomes the Dora Riparia after the confluence with the Ripa in the Argentera Valley and the Thuras de Bousson close to Cesana. Further down the valley, in Oulx, the river grows thanks to its main upper tributary, the Dora di Bardonecchia, and before Susa is augmented by the Galambra and Cenischia. After Susa, it only receives minor tributaries: from the left, Gravio by Condove, Sessi by Caprie, and Messa by Almese, from the right Scaglione by Meana and Gravio by Villar Focchiardo. It runs through the Susa Valley, and after having crossed part of the plain of the Po and the territories of the comunes of Avigliana, Alpignano, Pianezza and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lazarus Long
Lazarus Long is a fictional character featured in a number of science fiction novels by Robert A. Heinlein. Born in 1912 in the third generation of a selective breeding experiment run by the Ira Howard Foundation, Lazarus (birth name Woodrow Wilson Smith) becomes unusually long-lived, living well over two thousand years with the aid of occasional rejuvenation treatments. Heinlein "patterned" Long on science fiction writer Edward E. Smith, mixed with Jack Williamson's fictional Giles Habibula. His exact (natural) life span is never revealed. In his introduction at the beginning of ''Methuselah's Children'', he claims he is 213 years old. Approximately 75 years pass during the course of the novel, but because large amounts of this time are spent traveling close to the speed of light, the 75-year measurement is an expression of the time elapsed on Earth, rather than time seen from his perspective. At one point, he estimates his natural life span to be around 250 years, but this nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora Spenlow
Dora Spenlow is a character in the 1850 novel ''David Copperfield'' by Charles Dickens. She is portrayed as beautiful yet childish. David, who is employed by her father, the lawyer Mr Spenlow, falls in love with Dora at first sight and marries her. She proves unable to cope with the responsibilities of married life and is more interested in playing with her dog, Jip, than in keeping their house. All this has a profound effect on David, but he still loves her. However, a year into their marriage, she suffers a miscarriage and her health steadily declines until she eventually dies. Charles Dickens named his daughter Dora Annie Dickens after the character on her birth in 1850, but she died the following year at the age of eight months. Portrayals Dora has been portrayed by several actresses in numerous adaptations. She was first most notably depicted in David Copperfield (1935 film), the 1935 film adaptation by Maureen O'Sullivan. Pamela Franklin portrayed her in David Copperfield (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Questionable Content
''Questionable Content'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''QC'') is a slice-of-life webcomic written and illustrated by Jeph Jacques. It was launched in August 2003 and reached its 4,500th comic in April 2021. The plot originally centered on Marten Reed, an indie rock fan; his anthropomorphized personal computer Pintsize; his roommate, Faye Whitaker; their mutual friend, Dora Bianchi; and their neighbor Hannelore Ellicott-Chatham. However, over time a supporting cast of characters has grown to include employees of the local coffee shop, neighbors, and androids. ''QC'' storytelling style combines romantic melodrama, situational comedy, and sexual humor, while considering questions of relationships, sexuality, dealing with emotional trauma, and artificial intelligence and futurism. Jacques has made his living exclusively from ''QC'' merchandising and advertising. By 2004, Jacques could support himself and his then-fiancée based on income from merchandise and advertising sales. Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erfworld
''Erfworld'' was a story-driven fantasy/comedy webcomic and independently published graphic novel about a master strategy gamer summoned into and stuck inside a wargame running from December 2006 to its abrupt cancellation in October 2019. It featured contemporary memes and pop culture references. ''Erfworld'' followed a graphic novel format, with a new page added with each update. The webcomic's distinctive visual style countered the theme of unending violence with an artistic sensibility (described by the creators as "cute") in which characters are drawn to look like dolls, or anime characters, or toys. Injuries draw no blood in Erfworld, and damage is cured overnight. Also, characters are unable to use profanity, and feel pain when hearing the word "die". ''Erfworld's'' plot, setting, and characters were released under a Creative Commons Attribution, Noncommercial, ShareAlike license. Books * Book 1, ''The Battle for Gobwin Knob'' was written by Rob Balder and illustrated b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doraemon
''Doraemon'' ( ja, ドラえもん ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio. The manga was first serialized in December 1969, with List of Doraemon chapters, its 1,345 individual chapters compiled into 45 ''tankōbon'' volumes and published by Shogakukan from 1970 to 1996. The story revolves around an earless robotic cat named Doraemon (character), Doraemon, who Time travel, travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Nobita Nobi. The manga spawned a media franchise. Three anime TV series have been adapted in Doraemon (1973 TV series), 1973, Doraemon (1979 TV series), 1979, and Doraemon (2005 TV series), 2005. Additionally, Shin-Ei Animation has produced List of Doraemon films, over forty animated films, including two 3D computer animated films, all of which are distributed by Toho. Various types of merchandise and media have been developed, including List of Doraemon soundtrack albums, soundtrack albums, List of Doraemon v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Envy (Ambitious Lovers Album)
''Envy'' is the debut album by Ambitious Lovers. It was released in 1984 through E.G. Records. The album marked the first entry in what, at one point, was supposed to be a seven-album series on the seven deadly sins. Production Arto Lindsay, who grew up in Brazil, incorporates on the album many elements of that country's heritage. Most of the music was written by keyboardist Peter Scherer. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that "Lindsay’s words are tantalizingly oblique, but there’s nothing oblique about his record’s lusty cry for recognition." ''Maximum Rocknroll'' called the album "slick and subdued," writing that Lindsey is "one of the few improv dudes who can make you laugh." '' MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide'' called it "shocking in its juxtapositions." Track listing Sampling The hook in "Let's Be Adult" is also in the song " Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" by Groove Armada. Personnel ;Ambitious Lovers *Arto Lindsay – vocals, guitar, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora Mavor Moore Award
The Dora Mavor Moore Award (also known as the Dora Award) is an award presented annually by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts which honours theatre, dance and opera productions in Toronto. Named after Dora Mavor Moore, who helped establish Canadian professional theatre, the award was established on December 13, 1978, with the first awards held in 1980. Each winner receives a bronze statue made from the original by John Romano. Awards Awards are given in major divisions: General Theatre (Drama/Comedy/Play, budget over $100,000 and over 150 seats), Musical Theatre (Musical/Revue/Cabaret), Independent Theatre (budget under $100,000 and/or under 150 seats), Dance, Opera, Theatre for Young Audiences, and Touring. Each of these major categories are further sub-divided in an assorted number of awards. In 2018, the awards announced that beginning with the 2019 awards it would discontinue gender-based performance categories, replacing its previous performance categories for m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora (2017 Film)
''Dora'' is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language supernatural thriller film directed by Doss Ramasamy and produced by A. Sarkunam. It stars Nayanthara along with Thambi Ramaiah, Harish Uthaman and Sulile Kumar. The film's production began in March 2016 and principal photography commenced in June 2016, with Dinesh B. Krishnan working as the cinematographer. The film was released on 31 March 2017. Critical reception negative reviews for critics Plot The film opens with Pavalakkodi in the hospital and her father Vairakannu weeping for her misfortune. Later, the scene cuts to their futures. They live in a small house. Vairakannu is a single hardworking father who brought her up and Pavalakkodi, his only daughter, takes care of him in his old age and doesn't wish to marry. They lead a happy life. Nearby in an apartment, three thieves enter a house and rob all the jewels from the lady (Gayatri Rema), harass and kill her. To investigate this case, ACP Harish arrives at the site and finds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora (1933 Film)
''Dora'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by St. John Legh Clowes.Chibnall p.271 It was designed to humorously highlight some of the bizarre regulations of the Defence of the Realm Act 1914 (known as DORA), drawn up during the First World War, but still enforced. In a series of incidents the restrictions of the Act are witnessed by a bemused American tourist. Cast * Sydney Fairbrother as Mother * Moore Marriott as Thomas Henry Jones * Dodo Watts as Jean * Kenneth Kove as Chemist * St. John Legh Clowes * A. Bromley Davenport as Judge * Wally Patch as PC William Petty * Minnie Rayner as Customer * Frank Stanmore as Jupiter * Hal Walters Henry Paul "Hal" Walters (29 January 1892 – 7 September 1940) was a British actor. He was best known for his role in ''The Four Feathers'' (1939). He was killed by a bomb in an air raid during the London Blitz. Selected filmography * ''Just ... as Newsagent References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quicki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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