“Couch,” derived from French in the 1300s, meant a bed for most of its history, though by the 19th century it denoted something like a chaise-longue with a low back and one end-piece. “Davenport,” meaning the same as “sofa,” is a late 19th-century term, probably taken from the name of an American manufacturer. What was …
Chesterfield. A couch or sofa. What do Canadians call couch? chesterfieldIn Canada, a chesterfield is a couch or sofa; that is, a large, cushioned seat that can fit more than one person. Note that if the couch can seat exactly two people, that type of couch is typically referred to as a loveseat. Do Canadians …
Best Suburbs of Richmond, Virginia Short Pump. Population: 24,729. Median Home Value: $403,100. Wyndham. Population: 9,785. Median Home Value: $494,000. Wakefield. Population: 11,275. Innsbrook. Population: 7,753. Bon Air. Population: 16,366. Brandermill. Population: 13,173. Woodlake. Population: 7,319. Tuckahoe. Population: 44,990. Where is the best place in Richmond to live? If you’re thinking about living in Richmond, …
The Sheffield City Region Enterprise Zone includes sites spread over Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield and Markham Vale, Derbyshire. Which region is Doncaster in? South YorkshireDoncaster, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, north-central England. The borough lies in the historic county of Yorkshire, except for the parish of Finningley and an area west …
Washroom. Washroom I was surprised to see the word Toilet used so much. In Canada, we call it a washroom. What is restroom called in Canada? WashroomWashroom: a polite word for bathroom. The Canadian version of “restroom.” Do Canadians say toilet or washroom? The washroom is a polite word for the bathroom. “Washroom” is basically …
Or a lounge? A: Ah, well, the main two players worldwide are “couch” and “sofa”. Sofa is more common in Britain, while couch is preferred in North America, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. What is a sofa also called? In modern day terms, sofa is the most popular word used to describe that …
Investment across Baltimore is uneven—fragmented by race, income, and geography. It is a pattern Morgan State University associate professor Lawrence Brown refers to as “the black butterfly,” an apt description of the shape of segregated black communities fanning across the city’s eastern and western halves. Why are there black butterflies? Lawrence Brown coined the term …
Demographics African-American population in Baltimore Year Percentage 1990 59.2% 2000 64.3% 2010 63.7% What is the racial breakdown of Baltimore? Table Population White alone, percent 29.7% Black or African American alone, percent(a) 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) 0.3% Asian alone, percent(a) 2.5% What percent of Baltimore is white? …
Canton. Fells Point & East Harbor. Federal Hill. Hampden. Towson. South Baltimore. Parkville. Perfect for young couples and professionals looking for a homey vibe and nature-filled parks. Roland Park. Perfect for those that enjoy a charming and serene neighborhood and don’t mind being on the outskirts of Baltimore.
Chesterfield County has the highest income of all the counties as well as City of Richmond. Within the City, the wealthy neighborhoods are mostly concentrated in what is known as “the Near West End”, Windsor Farms, Rothesay Circle, The Fan, Monument Avenue, River Road corridor, South of Cary St etc. What is the nicest neighborhood …
