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Does the Metropolitan Museum of Art have an online artist index?

To access the search engine of the online collection from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website, a user can click on Collection on the menu bar. Clicking on the arrow next to the Search the Collection Online text box brings the user to the full list of the online records, allowing him to narrow his search and examine available search criteria in further detail.

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How do I find the full story of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a Dr. Seuss classic about a grumpy character who hates Christmas. He hates the joy of the holiday as well as the frenetic gift-buying. So, in an act of protest, he decides to "steal" Christmas from the residents of Whoville.\nThe Grinch dresses up as Santa Claus and transforms his dog, Max, into a reindeer to be in disguise for their visit to Whoville. The Grinch breaks into the Whos' houses and steals all the accoutrements associated with Christmas, including decorations, food and presents. In so doing, he meets a toddler named Cindy Lou Who. She puts ..

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Does Longwood Gardens of Pennsylvania have an online event calendar?

To browse other listings on the calendar page, visitors can also select a date in the current month or click the arrows to move to the next or previous months.\nLongwood Gardens offers public gardens and fountains, classes in horticulture and floriculture, and a performing arts venue featuring local performers, world-renowned dance troupes and Grammy-award winning artists. Founded by Pierre S. du Pont, Longwood Gardens hosts more than one million visitors each year.

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When did Faith Hill and Tim McGraw break up?

Faith Hill has won five Grammy awards, while McGraw has won three Grammies. McGraw and Hill's 2006 tour, Soul2Soul II, became one of the highest-grossing country music tours of all time. This tour also ranked as one of the top five grossing tours among all music genres. The couple have a combined estimated net worth of over $135 million.

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What are the similarities between Antigone and Niobe in Greek mythology?

Lines points out that Niobe's crime against the gods was that of hubris. Niobe was proud of her six sons and six daughters and boasted that having so many children made her equal to Leto, the goddess born of Apollo and Artemis. The gods were offended at the notion that any number of children could somehow compare with a god and punished Niobe by killing her children and turning her into stone.\nIn the play Antigone, Lines notes that Antigone feels isolated from her sister and her fiancé and she compares herself to Niobe in reference to having no one to mourn her as she prepares to die. H..

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Who wins in a Mongul vs. Darkseid fight?

Even on raw physical power, Darkseid is a being with few equals. However, there is little reason that the ruler of Apokalips would limit himself to a fistfight when he commands energy beams that can concuss, disintegrate or even transport enemies through time. Additionally, because the Omega Beams can curve and turn around corners, among other capabiklities, there's little likelihood that Mongul-- who lacks Superman's speed and flight-- would be able to dodge them. However, even in a raw fistfight, it's unlikely that even a powerful mortal like Mongul could stand up to such a br..

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What does the term "master speed" mean in the poem "The Master Speed" by Robert Frost?

Frost wrote the poem as a tribute to his daughter, Irma, and her fiancée, John Cone, on their wedding day in 1926. He first uses natural forms of speed, such as the movement of wind and water, to serve as a contrast to the speed afforded to two individuals who unite in love. This "master speed" is figurative, rather than literal, considering it cannot be measured or quantified. However, the ability for couples to form lasting memories that deepen the human bond transcends the physical aspect of life.\nThe final line of the poem, "Together wing to wing and oar to oar," is a metaphor for the un..

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Do dragons exist?

Dragon myths exist in a number of different countries and cultures throughout history. Dragons are often guardians of treasure and must be slain by a hero.Although dragons are fictional, Smithsonian Magazine has suggested that the discovery of dinosaur fossils may have led to the creation of dragon myths. Additionally, the Nile crocodile, Goanna lizards of Australia or whales may have served as inspiration for the dragon myths.A lizard known as the Komodo dragon lives in Indonesia, but this reptile has little in common with the dragon myth.

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How do you subscribe to HGTV Magazine?

Visit the HGTV.com home page, and place the cursor over Magazine. On the drop-down menu that appears, click on Subscribe Now. Select either Print and Digital, Digital Edition or Print Edition. Subscriptions are for one year, and the cost varies based on the type of subscription. Complete the order through HGTV Magazine or by using an Amazon.com account.\nHGTV Magazine features do-it-yourself ideas, budget-friendly products, tours of designer homes and tips from HGTV experts. Content also includes home makeovers, decorating ideas and surveys. The digital edition of the magazine is released befo..

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Where can you find a summary of "The Chrysalids" online?

Various types of summaries are also available on eNotes.com, Wikipedia.com and GradeSaver.com. ENotes.com provides a summary and critical survey of “The Chrysalids.” This entry provides insight into the overarching theme of the book. The Wikipedia.com posting offers a plot summary, character description and some geographical allusions. GradeSaver.com gives a chapter-by-chapter summary and character descriptions. It also goes deeper by providing background information, which sometimes reveals inspiration for the author, when available.

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