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What were some highly rated TV shows in 2013?

"NCIS" is a crime drama that airs on CBS as of 2015. During the 2012-2013 viewing season, the show pulled in an average of 21.6 million viewers weekly.\n"Sunday Night Football" was a very close second with an average of 21 million weekly viewers. "Sunday Night Football" airs on NBC. Another CBS show, "The Big Bang Theory," a sitcom that follows a group of socially awkward scientists living in southern California, pulled in about 19 million viewers each week.\nA spinoff of "NCIS," "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Person of Interest" rounded out the top five spots. The ratings included DVR recordings. T..

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What is a funny poem for a boss?

The untitled poem beginning with "Thank you for tolerating / My occasional mistake..." is a cheeky expression of gratitude toward a boss figure. The speaker thanks its boss for his encouragement and leniency. The poem also includes a hinted request for a pay raise: "Thank you, in anticipation, / for a raise in my pay." The poem acknowledges that the speaker is "sucking up" to the boss, and this acknowledgement makes praise less uncomfortable.\nAnother silly boss-themed poem found on nwsp.ca, also untitled, begins with the lines "If Oscars were given to bosses / I'd nominate you." The poem..

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Who is William Péne du Bois?

Du Bois was born in May 1916 in Nutley, NJ, but he spent much of his life in France. He began publishing children's books in the 1930s. His most famous book, "The Twenty-One Balloons," was released in 1947 and won the Newbery Medal. In addition to creating his own works, he also served as an illustrator for other notable authors, such as Jules Verne, Roald Dahl and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He died in February 1993.

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Where can you watch free Bravo TV episodes?

The official Bravo website offers a selection of Bravo series, including “Below Deck,” “Ladies of London,” “Married to Medicine” and “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Bravo offers a small selection of episodes for each show, available to watch for free with limited commercial interruptions.\nPopular streaming site Hulu offers a larger selection of free Bravo TV shows than the official Bravo site. Users can watch shows including “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” “Top Chef,” “Flipping Out” and “Million Dollar Listing.” Free users on Hulu can watch a few episodes..

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How do you sketch a rose?

Draw the base of the roseStart by drawing a very curvy "S" as the center of the rose. Give it a curl at the top and a wide base.Draw the inner petalsAlong the curves of the "S," draw curved petals with pointed tips. It's important that the inner curves of the petals line up with the curves of the "S." These curves should vary in size, with the smallest being closest to the base and the largest being closest to the outside of the rose. Maintaining an accurate perspective of the drawing's proportions gives it the appearance of a real rose.Draw the outer petalsSketch more petals, making..

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What are the most famous inspirational poems?

"Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou is a poem about how even though some women are not beautiful in the external and conventional sense, their inner beauty always shines through. It starts out by saying "Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size, But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies."\nIn addition to being a poet, Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist and award winning author. Her most notable work is her memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." She was also an actress, singer, dancer and screenwriter...

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What happens in the first episode of "Scandal", season 4?

Olivia returns to Pope & Associates, her crisis management firm, to find that all but one of her colleagues have left and are working elsewhere. Changed after the lost of his son, Jerry, Fitz fires many core members of his staff and passes new legislation. The head of the Republican National Committee believes the new legislation is beginning to upset the party and warns him that his wife's behavior after the loss of her son is beginning to threaten their image.\nThe assistant to Senator Stephanie Vaughn arrives at Olivia's apartment, saying that the Senator specifically asked for Ol..

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Can you watch episodes of the TV series "Nashville" online?

While new episodes are airing, Hulu posts the five most recent episodes from the current season for free to non-subscribers. Episodes become available eight days after their air date. Hulu subscribers gain access to every episode of "Nashville" in full.\nThe series premiered on Oct. 10, 2012. Actresses Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere have both earned Golden Globe award nominations for their performances on "Nashville."

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Who is Zoisite in Sailor Moon?

"Sailor Moon" is a popular anime and manga cartoon television series that originated in Tokyo, Japan. The creator of the show is Naoko Takeuchi. The Sailor Moon series follows a group of teenage girls with magical powers who have been reincarnated. These magical girls are tasked with saving Tokyo, the Earth and the entire Milky Way galaxy from a variety of attacking antagonists.

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Who are some famous people with epilepsy?

Lil Wayne opened up about his epilepsy after a 2013 hospitalization following a music video shoot. The rapper discussed his battle with the disorder in a post-hospitalization interview, revealing that he has experienced multiple seizures throughout his life. Wayne’s discussion of the disorder helped raise awareness among his millions of fans.\nActor Danny Glover suffered from epilepsy as a child but eventually outgrew the condition. Though he no longer suffers from seizures, Glover is a vocal advocate for epilepsy, donating to the Epilepsy Foundation and speaking publicly about the issue.

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