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marya
Anyone have experience of traveling and hiking in Russia in the Altai region?
Are you aware of anyone organizing good outdoor trips (not terribly demanding) in the Altai? Do you know any good links/books to find out about Altai? I can speak/read only a few words of Russian but if needed have friends who can translate.
2 AnswersRussia1 decade agoEnglish translation of evening hymn of Saint Ambrose?
Would someone know where to find an English translation of hymns of Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan in general and his evening hymn in particular?
1 AnswerLanguages1 decade agoShades of meaning for japanese words for mistress?
Who would use these words and in what context: okami, nigousan, touji,aruji, dacchiwaifu, aijin.
Which of these is negative, which positive? used by men -women?Examples: By an angry wife:you get rid of your ..... or. Men: he will take his ..... with him. Woman: I will not become your .....A history book: In the court most of the princes had a wife and several ....
2 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoDoes the name of the river Kaveri (in Tamil Nadu, India) mean something?
2 AnswersLanguages1 decade agoEnglish equivalents for 2 sayings: 1)apparently discussing the same 2)showing total ignorance:see below.?
1) as a direct translation from my language:" the other was talking of the fence, the other of the fenceposts" -any equivalent in English of stupid argument as these 2 were talking of different things actually that only looked the same?
2) direct translation: "he talked holes in his head" -meaning that he showed that he did not understand the matter/was quite ignorant.
Having encountered both situations would like to find good(and colorful but usable) expressions as I now live in the US .
Thank you!
mary a
3 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade agoHow much more gas do I get for my gallon if temperature is 50F than if it is 80F?
Does the temperature make any real difference? asks curious mary a
1 AnswerOther - Cars & Transportation1 decade agoValue of double windows in Houston, TX?
Would double windows (instead of the present single ones)in a doublex make a difference in keeping heat or cold out? Roughly how soon would they pay back in cooling/heating costs? Would they add value to house? Would they make difference for storm situations? Trying to think of arguments to convince my landlord to do this; if worth it. Any answers or advice where I could find answers is appreciated!! asks mary a, tenant
3 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs1 decade agoIs extending auto warranty worth the cost?
Have a 70 000 mile Hyundai Elantra of 2000 in good condition, I'm the 2nd owner, well maintained. Is extending warranty for next 60 000 miles worth while as it costs 400$ + 112 $ a month to be 2415 $ altogether -or does it depend on what the warranty covers? asks a very inexperienced US insurance etc. owner Marya
7 AnswersInsurance & Registration1 decade agoWhat does the word loblolly mean, the name of Pinus taeda,the most common pine here ?
linguistics
meaning of the name of a tree
2 AnswersGarden & Landscape1 decade ago