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Why did Vincent van Gogh paint sunflowers?

Though van Gogh created a few sunflower paintings prior to 1888, there is a distinct difference between those and the still-life oils that came later. His earlier works were of cut sunflowers, whereas his 1888-1889 paintings featured sunflowers in vases, according to the Van Gogh Gallery. Apparently he considered only two of the famous paintings worthy of his signature.\nVincent van Gogh was plagued by depression and hallucinations. Much of his work is considered heavily biographical, and his mood swings can be detected in the sunflower series. Some of the flowers are vivid and brightly colore..

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What is the phone number for AZ Republic Newspaper?

The Arizona Republic newsroom can be reached at (602) 444-6397 for news tips and story ideas. This is also the number for readers to report errors and corrections. However, errors on the Opinions page should be reported to Ken Western at 602-444-8499. To obtain a back issue of the Arizona Republic up to 90 days after publication, the number to call is (602) 444-8537.

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How do you draw a crab?

The steps below demonstrate how to draw a crab that has cartoon characteristics.Draw the crab's headDraw a circle as a face guide with a line going through the center each way to form four equal portions inside the circle. Draw out the body of the crab using the circle as a guide, make the body a rock shape that is the same height as the guide circle, but slightly wider on each side. Draw two small loops at the top of the head on each side for antennas.Draw the faceDraw large eyeballs in the shape of a circle on each of the top portions of the circle guide. Add eyeballs inside the eyes th..

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When was the movie "Taken 2" released?

As of 2015, "Taken 2" has an overall rating of 6.3 out of 10 stars on IMDb.com. Reviews for the movie are generally negative. Many users state that the movie incorrectly portrays Turkey as a third-world country while, in reality, it is modern and developed.\nOne user says that the villains are not cruel enough to be believable, and another user states that the movie has engaging action and is just as good as the first.

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Where can you find funny female news anchor bloopers?

A search on YouTube offers many funny female news anchor bloopers as of 2015, such as the video "Best News Bloopers March & February 2015 - Funniest News Anchor Fails And Sexy Weather Girl Bloopers," available at YouTube channel Funny Videos. An example of a listicle that gives easy access to funny female news anchor bloopers is the one available at British site Mirror.co.uk, featuring Susanna Reid's dress splitting open live on air.

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Who wrote "A Gun for Sale"?

The book's plot revolves around a political assassination that sets off a manhunt throughout Europe. Political and international themes are common in Greene's works, including "The Quiet American," "The Heart of the Matter" and "The Power and the Glory." Greene also included many aspects of Catholic theology and moral reflection in his writings. He was born in 1904 and died in 1991.

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Where can you find information about Doremi Hayward's wedding?

The article, titled “A Day in White Satin for Daughter of Rock Legend,” describes the wedding of Doremi Hayward to writer Sean Vaardall in 2005, in a small parish church in the village of St. Ives in Cornwall, England.\nCelebrities at the wedding included television personality Cilla Black and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck. The reception for 150 guests was held in three large marquees set up at the nearby home of Doremi’s parents, Justin and Marie Hayward. The newlyweds rode to the reception on a vintage tractor and trailer.

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Can you subscribe to Star Cricket channel?

StarHub provides three different television channels for Cricket: Ten Cricket, STAR Cricket HD and STAR Cricket Extra HD. All three channels can be purchased as a bundle for savings for about $32, as of 2015. However, STAR Cricket Extra HD is a temporary channel that is to be taken down after the ICC Cricket World Cup ends on March 29, 2015.

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Who is J.D. Sumner?

J.D. Sumner was born on Nov. 19, 1924 in Lakeland, Florida. He began his singing career in his local church, eventually reaching his signature voice pitch after adolescence. He first sang professionally when he joined the Sunny South Quartet in 1945, performing with the group for four years. He left the group in 1949 when it relocated to Orlando, electing instead to stay in Tampa. Maintaining a prior sponsorship deal from the Dixie Lily Flour Company, he formed the Dixie Lily Harmoneers and sang with the group for a few months.\nLater that year, Sumner moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to join the Su..

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Did any 2014 movies break box office records?

"American Sniper," which had a limited release in late 2014, came close, but it did not start setting records until its wide release in January 2015. It earned $89 million in its opening weekend, breaking the record for January releases. It also is listed by BoxOfficeMojo.com as the highest grossing movie of 2014.\n"Guardians of the Galaxy" ended up in third place for the year behind " American Sniper" and "Hunger Games: Catching Fire."

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