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Blanche Smith
Blanche may refer to: People *Blanche (singer), stage name of Belgian singer and songwriter Ellie Delvaux * Blanche (given name) *Blanche (surname) Places Australia *Blanche Harbor (South Australia), a bay on the east coast of Eyre Peninsula **Blanche Harbor, South Australia, a locality on the east coast of Eyre Peninsula * Blanche Rock, Tasmania Haiti * Rivière Blanche (Artibonite), a river in Haiti * Rivière Blanche (Ouest), a river in Haiti United States * Blanch, North Carolina, formerly called Blanche * Blanche, Tennessee, census-designated place * Lake Blanche (Minnesota) Elsewhere * Rivière Blanche (Martinique), a river * Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, a mountain near Mont Blanc * Blanche (Guinea), an island in the Îles de Los * Blanche Harbor, in the Solomon Islands * Blanche River (Lake Timiskaming), in Canada Other uses * , various Royal Navy ships * , an iron steamship * Blanche (Paris Métro) * Blanche (band), an alternative-country band * ''Blanche'', a 1971 F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanche (singer)
Ellie Blanche Delvaux (; born 10 June 1999), better known as simply Blanche , is a Belgian singer and songwriter. She represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Ukraine with the song "City Lights", finishing in fourth place. Blanche previously competed on season five of ''The Voice Belgique'', where she was a member of Team Cats on Trees. Early life Ellie Delvaux was born in Belgium, on 10 June 1999. She is Jewish and speaks French, English and Hebrew. As a child she liked to sing to herself. She later attended some musical theatre classes and took part in school performances. When she turned 16, she auditioned for ''The Voice''. After Eurovision, she hoped to complete secondary school in Belgium. Her stage name, "Blanche", is her third name. Career 2016: ''The Voice Belgique'' In January 2016, Blanche auditioned for season five of ''The Voice Belgique'' performing Adele's " Daydreamer", with two of four coaches turning for her. She eventually chose to join team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Îles De Los
Îles de Los are an island group lying off Conakry in Guinea, on the west coast of Africa. Their name is derived from the Portuguese: ''Ilhas dos Ídolos'', "Islands of the Idols". They are located about off the headland limiting the southern side of Sangareya Bay. The islands are best known for their beaches and forested interiors and are popular with tourists. Ferries sail to the Los from Conakry. Geography There are three main islands: Tamara (Fortoba), Kassa and Roume. Île de Corail, Île Blanche, Île Cabris, Île Poulet, Îlot Cabri and Îlot de la Bouteille are smaller islands and islets located in the southern half. Tamara Tamara is home to the Île Tamara Lighthouse. The island used to have a prison. Kassa Formerly known as Factory Island, the current name is derived from the Portuguese word "''casa''", meaning "house". History The islands have been inhabited for a long time and rose to prominence for their role in the Atlantic slave trade. The ''Kaloum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dame Blanche (other)
Dame Blanche or La Dame Blanche (French for "White Lady") may refer to: * Dame blanche (dessert), comprising ice cream, whipped cream, and molten chocolate * Dame Blanche (resistance), an underground network in German-occupied Belgium during World War I * Dames blanches, female spirits or supernatural beings in French folklore and mythology * '' La dame blanche'', an opera by François-Adrien Boieldieu * "La Dame Blanche" (''Outlander''), a 2016 episode of the television series ''Outlander'' Wine grape varieties * Dame Blanche, a synonym for Doña Blanca Doña Blanca (Spanish "White Lady", also known as Dona Branca in Portuguese) is a white Spanish and Portuguese grape variety that is grown primarily in the northwest Galicia region of Spain and throughout Portugal from the Douro northward. The ..., grown primarily in Spain and Portugal * Dame blanche, a synonym for Folle blanche, grown predominantly in Central France * Dame blanche, a synonym for Jurançon, grown predom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carte Blanche (other)
A blank cheque in the literal sense is a cheque that has no monetary value written in, but is already signed. In the figurative sense, it is used to describe a situation in which an agreement has been made that is open-ended or vague, and therefore subject to abuse, or in which a party is willing to consider any expense in the pursuance of their goals. The term ''carte blanche'' () is used in a similar way. Literal meaning Cheque writers are advised to specify the amount of the cheque before signing it. A blank cheque can be extremely expensive for the drawer who writes the cheque, because whoever obtains the cheque could write in any amount of money, and might be able to cash it (if the current account (US: checking account) contains sufficient funds, and depending on the laws in the specific country). Under American law, a blank cheque is an example of an "" as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code's Article 3, Section 115 (a). Writing an amount in a blank cheque, without ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanca (other)
Blanca (meaning "white" in Spanish) may refer to: Locations United States * Casa Blanca, California or Blanca, a former unincorporated community * Blanca, Colorado, a Statutory Town * Blanca Peak, a mountain in Colorado *Blanca Wetlands, a protected area in Colorado * La Blanca, Texas, a census-designated place *one of many early names of Galveston Island, Texas - see History of Galveston, Texas * Blanca Lake, a lake in Washington Elsewhere * La Blanca, an archeological site in Guatemala * Blanca, Sevnica, a settlement in Slovenia *Blanca, Murcia, a town in Spain *Isla Blanca (other) People * Blanca (given name) * Nida Blanca (1936–2001), Filipina actress * Blanca (musician), a contemporary Christian music artist Other uses * ''Blanca'' (album), by Christian musician Blanca * ''Blanca'', a 1971 film by Walerian Borowczyk See also * Blanco (other) * Blanch (other) * Blanche (other) * Blanka (other) *Hurricane Blanca, a list of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanch (other)
Blanch or blanching may refer to: People * Andrea Blanch (born 1935), portrait, commercial, and fine art photographer * Arnold Blanch (1896–1968), born and raised in Mantorville, Minnesota * Stuart Blanch, Baron Blanch (1918–1994), Anglican bishop and archbishop * Damien Blanch (born 1983), Australian-born Ireland international rugby league footballer * Gertrude Blanch (1897–1996), American mathematician * Joan Blanch (1937–2014), Spanish politician * Johan Blanch, Occitan troubadour * John Blanch (c. 1649–1725), British MP * Lesley Blanch (1904–2007), British journalist, historian and travel writer * Lucile Blanch (1895–1981), American artist and Guggenheim Fellow * Michael Blanch (born 1947), British diplomat * Ulises Blanch (born 1998), American tennis player * Blanch Yurka (1887–1974), American actress and director Blanching * Blanching (cooking), cooking briefly in boiling water * Blanching (coinage), a method used to whiten metal * Blanching (horticultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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