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Just Desserts
Just Desserts, a pun on just deserts, may refer to: Film and television * ''Just Desserts'' (film), a 2004 TV film by Kevin Connor * '' Top Chef: Just Desserts'', an American reality competition TV show 2010–2011 * '' Zumbo's Just Desserts'', an Australian reality competition TV show since 2016 Television episodes * "Just Desserts" (''Arthur''), 2000 * "Just Desserts" (''Cory in the House''), 2007 * "Just Desserts!" (''The Fairly OddParents''), 2005 * "Just Desserts" (''Lovejoy''), 1991 * "Just Desserts" (''Orange Is the New Black''), 2019 * "Just Desserts" (''Perfect Strangers''), 1988 * "Just Desserts" (''Porridge''), 1975 * "Just Desserts" (''The Powerpuff Girls''), 2000 Music * ''Just Desserts'', a 2006 album by Brian Hopper and Robert Fenner * ''Just Desserts'', a 2013 album by the Waitresses * "Just Desserts", a 2013 song by Charli XCX and Marina * "Just Desserts", a 2004 song by Chumbawamba from '' Un'' Other uses * Just Desserts Café, in Toronto, Ontario, Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Deserts
Desert () in philosophy is the condition of being deserving of something, whether good or bad. It is sometimes called moral desert to clarify the intended usage and distinguish it from the dry desert biome. It is a concept often associated with justice: that good deeds should be rewarded and evil deeds punished. Nomenclature The English words "deserve" and "desert" derive from the Old French ''deservir'' (modern French: ''desservir''), which has the same meaning. While "deserve" is common as a verb, the noun result "desert" is rare in colloquial speech; it is almost exclusively used in the phrase "just deserts" (e.g. "Although she was not at first arrested for the crime, she later on received her just deserts."). The alternate spelling "just desserts" is a pun on this original term. In ordinary usage, to deserve is to earn or merit a reward or penalty. In moral philosophy, the additional distinction is generally drawn that the result is morally relevant somehow. For examp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts (Porridge)
"Just Desserts" is an episode of the British ''Porridge Porridge is a food made by heating or boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants, typically grain, in milk or water. It is often cooked or served with added flavourings such as sugar, honey, (dried) fruit or syrup to make a sweet cereal, ...''. It first aired on 24 October 1975, and is the first episode of the second series. In this episode, Fletcher finds a tin of pineapple chunks he stole has since been stolen, and this soon causes problems for others. Synopsis One morning, Fletcher confronts his fellow inmates with news that a tin of pineapple chunks, which he had smuggled out of the prison's kitchens by Godber, has since been stolen. Fletcher believes there is a thief in the cell block, and later holds a meeting in his cell to discuss the matter further. After Mr Mackay breaks it up for breaching prison rules, suspicious of Fletcher's claims about what was going on, he frisks Godber after he returns from kitche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts Shooting
The Just Desserts shooting was a notable crime that occurred in Toronto on the evening of Tuesday, April 5, 1994. Just after 11:00 PM, a group of three men barged into the Just Desserts Café, a popular café on Davenport Road in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood. One of the men was armed with a shotgun. The armed robbers ordered the thirty staff and patrons to the back of the store and took their valuables. One of the patrons that evening was 23-year-old hairdresser Georgina Leimonis (aka Vivi Leimonis) who was there with her boyfriend. A dispute broke out when two male patrons refused to hand over their wallets; they were punched by one of the robbers. Soon after, the man with the shotgun fired and hit Leimonis in the chest. The robbers fled the restaurant. Leimonis was rushed to hospital; after surgery she died at 2:45 on Wednesday morning. Investigation A security camera in the restaurant filmed the entire scene, but its low quality and lack of audio made it difficult to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Un (album)
''UN'' (styled as ((UN))) is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Dan Black, the former lead singer of the alternative rock band, The Servant (band), The Servant. The album was released in the UK on 13 July 2009 by Polydor, and later in the United States on 16 February 2010 by A&M Records. The album was recorded entirely by Black and debuted to generally mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its sound and others denouncing its lack of originality. Conception Black spent a year creating material for the album, writing over seventy songs. However, Black later referred to many of them as 'rubbish'. Prince (musician), Prince, DJ Shadow, Beck, and De La Soul have all been cited as having a significant influence on the album. Black conceived the title ''UN'' meaning "one" in order to signify his debut album. However, Black has stated that the album's title also refers to its substance, such as, "un-rock, un-hip hop, un-everything". Recording Black reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Diamandis Discography
Welsh singer and songwriter Marina Diamandis, known professionally as Marina and formerly Marina and the Diamonds, has released five studio albums, seven extended plays, 26 singles (including two as a featured artist), five promotional singles and 34 music videos. In November 2007, Diamandis self-released her debut extended play, ''Mermaid vs Sailor'' via Myspace. ''The Crown Jewels EP'' followed in June 2009 on the independent label Neon Gold Records. After signing to 679 Recordings and Atlantic Records, she released her debut studio album, '' The Family Jewels'', in February 2010. The album reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by both the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA). It was promoted by the singles "Mowgli's Road", "Hollywood", " I Am Not a Robot", " Oh No!" and "Shampain". "Hollywood" was the highest-peaking single from the album, reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Diamandis' s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charli XCX
Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, she began posting songs on Myspace in 2008, which led to her discovery by a promoter who invited her to perform at warehouse raves. In 2010, she signed a recording contract with Asylum Records, releasing a series of singles and mixtapes throughout 2011 and 2012. In 2012, Charli XCX rose to prominence with the Icona Pop collaboration " I Love It", which became an international success, reaching top 10 in North America and Europe. Her debut studio album, ''True Romance'' (2013), was released that year to critical acclaim but failed to meet commercial expectations. In 2014, she contributed the hook and bridge to "Fancy" by rapper Iggy Azalea, which finished the year as one of the best-selling singles worldwide and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The same year, Charli XCX released "Boom Clap", which becam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Waitresses
The Waitresses were an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, best known for their singles " I Know What Boys Like" and "Christmas Wrapping." They released two albums, ''Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?'' and ''Bruiseology'', and two EPs, '' I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts'' and ''Make the Weather''. The group was led by guitarist-songwriter Chris Butler with lead vocals performed by Patty Donahue. Source states The Waitresses were based in Kent, Ohio, rather than Akron. History The Waitresses were formed by Butler (formerly of the Numbers Band) in 1978 as a side project while he was still a member of Tin Huey. He wrote and recorded "I Know What Boys Like" that year, with guest vocals by friend Donahue (as "Patty Darling") and saxophone from Tin Huey member Ralph Carney, although the song remained unreleased at the time. A debut single, ''In "Short Stack"'' (featuring the songs "Slide" and "Clones"), recorded solely by Butler, was issued by Clone Records in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Hopper
Brian Hopper (born 3 January 1943) is an English guitarist and saxophonist. Hopper was born in Whitstable, Kent, England, and is the older brother of the late bassist Hugh Hopper. With Hugh, he was a member in the early Canterbury scene band Wilde Flowers. He also played saxophone on Soft Machine Soft Machine are a British rock band from Canterbury formed in mid-1966 by Mike Ratledge (keyboards, 1966–1976), Robert Wyatt (drums, vocals, 1966–1971), Kevin Ayers (bass, guitar, vocals, 1966–1968) and Daevid Allen (guitar, 1966–196 ...'s album '' Volume Two'' and co-wrote several tracks on their eponymous debut. The death of two bandmates in the early 1970s discouraged Hopper from pursuing a proper career in music, so he went into agricultural crop protection research and development instead. Only in the latter part of the 1990s, did Hopper re-emerge as an artist of contemporary as well as historical significance. One of his projects was '' Canterburied Sounds'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts (The Powerpuff Girls)
'' The Powerpuff Girls'' is an American animated television series created by Craig McCracken for Cartoon Network. The series began as a student film called ''Whoopass Stew'', made by McCracken while he attended the California Institute of the Arts in 1992. Two additional shorts, "Meat Fuzzy Lumpkins" and "Crime 101", later aired on Cartoon Network's ''World Premiere Toons''. The series officially premiered on November 18, 1998, lasting 6 seasons with 78 episodes total. A Christmas special and a 10th anniversary special were also produced. Episodes of ''The Powerpuff Girls'' have seen numerous DVD The DVD (common abbreviation for Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital optical disc data storage format. It was invented and developed in 1995 and first released on November 1, 1996, in Japan. The medium can store any kin ... and VHS releases as well. The musical episode "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey" was never aired in the United States, but was broadcast on YT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts (Perfect Strangers)
'' Perfect Strangers'' is an American sitcom created by Dale McRaven which aired on ABC in the United States. It chronicles the rocky coexistence of Larry Appleton ( Mark Linn-Baker) and his distant cousin Balki Bartokomous (Bronson Pinchot). The show began in the spring of 1986, and concluded with the eighth season in summer 1993. Originally airing on Tuesdays and then Wednesdays in prime time Prime time or the peak time is the block of broadcast programming taking place during the middle of the evening for a television show. It is mostly targeted towards adults (and sometimes families). It is used by the major television networks to ..., the show eventually found its niche as an anchor for ABC's original TGIF Friday night lineup. The series ran for 150 episodes, concluding with the two-part series finale on August 6, 1993. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (1986) Season 2 (1986–87) Season 3 (1987–88) Season 4 (1988–89) Season 5 (1989–90) Season 6 (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts (film)
''Just Desserts'' is a 2004 American made-for-television romantic comedy film reuniting Costas Mandylor and Lauren Holly, who had previously worked together on the television series ''Picket Fences''. It premiered on Hallmark Channel on February 8, 2004. Plot Passionate Italian baker Marco Poloni ( Costas Mandylor) enters a baking competition entitled "The Golden Whisk" to attract publicity and win prize money to support his struggling family-owned bakery in the Bronx. He asks for the help of uptight Manhattan-based pastry-maker Grace Carpenter (Lauren Holly). The unlikely pair must win to pursue their dreams and to show up an old rival of Poloni's who has also entered the competition. Along the way Marco and Grace seem to find a mutual attraction for each other. Cast * Costas Mandylor as Marco Poloni * Lauren Holly as Grace Carpenter *Dorie Barton as Candy Fallon * Andrew Lauer as Jacques du Jacques * Brenda Vaccaro as Lina * Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Johannes Puck (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Desserts (Orange Is The New Black)
The seventh and final season of the American comedy-drama television series ''Orange Is the New Black'' premiered on Netflix on July 26, 2019, at 12:00 am PDT in multiple countries. It consists of thirteen episodes, each between 55 and 89 minutes. The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, '' Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison'' (2010), about her experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum-security federal prison. The series was created and adapted for television by Jenji Kohan. The season chronicles Piper's life after being released contrasted against the experiences of other prisoners, some of whom now reside in immigration detention centers. Episodes Alternative ending Another ending was considered for the show with Piper telling her story to Jenji Kohan, who would make it into a TV series. When Jenji told it to her son, he told her that the show and fans deserved better than that. Cast and characters Main cast Recurring cast Inmates Staff D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
