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What is a cute poem you would send to your ex-boyfriend that you still love and miss very much?

Ogden Nash is famous for his short, sometimes pithy poems, which are precise in language and often laugh-out-loud funny. If the desire is to impart a playful attitude, this would be a good poet from which to choose. In particular, read his poem "To My Valentine," which can be quoted by the verse or in its entirety. If a simple, silly poem is all that is required, read Nash's "Reflection on Caution" or "The Octopus."\ne. e. cummings (spelled just like that, without caps) is famous for throwing away the rules of grammar and punctuation and reinventing them to lend import to his works. They ..

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What is the premise of the "Dora the Explorer" show?

Other regular characters include Swiper, a fox who steals things, as well as Dora's cousin Diego and friends Benny the Bull and Tico the Squirrel, among others. Dora's backpack and map are also speaking characters on the show. Dora is of Mexican descent, and her abuela (grandmother) appears frequently.\nThe show has an interactive element that is designed to make children feel they are involved in solving the episode's tasks. When Dora encounters Swiper stealing something, she asks the audience to repeat, "Swiper, no swiping!" three times, and she pauses for several seconds to a..

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What is van Gogh's most famous painting?

Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" was described by art critic Robert Hughes as "the most popular still life in the history of art." Van Gogh's "Irises" sold for a record $53.9 million. And the most popular painting at New York City's Museum of Modern Art is van Gogh's "The Starry Night."\nPost-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands on March 30, 1853. He had a great influence on 20th century art, though his works were not well known during his life. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 37, on July 29, 1890, after a lifelong struggle wit..

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Who decides what songs belong in Billboard's list of top 40 music?

Billboard gives more weight to radio and television plays than to song purchases. Because of this, the local or regional program directors of radio stations have significant influence over The Hot 100 list. Program directors use software applications to track the performance of songs with their target audiences. Record companies often use independent promoters to provide promotional support, influencing radio stations to play new songs.

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Where can you find poems about daughters?

PoetrySoup is another option for readers to find poetry about daughters. They can select poems based on length and author, including famous writers or reader submissions."Love Without Hope," written by Robert Graves, is a poem in the famous author section for short daughter poems. The poem reads, "Love without hope, as when the young bird-catcher swept off his tall hat to the Squire's own daughter, so let the imprisoned larks escape and fly singing about her head, as she rode by."

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How many screens does the Brighton, Michigan, MJR theater have?

The Brighton Town Square theater is part of the Michigan-based MJR cinema chain that runs movie theaters in eight other locations, including Chesterfield, Southgate, Troy and Adrian. The Brighton theater's location is 8200 Murphy Drive, near Interstate 96 and the West Grand River Avenue exit.Ticket prices for adults, children under 13, seniors over 55 and students with a picture ID are available on the MJR Brighton cinema website. Tickets can be purchased online with an added convenience fee through the MovieTickets website

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When did the Queen Latifah talk show start?

Queen Latifah's original talk show was dubbed "Dear Abby for the Hip-Hop Generation" and featured interviews with celebrities and everyday people. The second version of the show had an expanded format and included human interest pieces, Latifah's opinion on current pop culture trends, and musical performances as well as celebrity interviews. Though the second show was given a second season, Sony Pictures Television soon cancelled it due to low ratings, and the last episode aired on March 6, 2015.

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Is Joy-Ann Reid married?

Having graduated from Harvard University in 1991 with an emphasis on film, Joy is a fellow for the 2003 Knight Center for Specialized Journalism. In the final portion of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, she was a press aide, and her articles have appeared in South Florida Times, The Miami Herald, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Salon.com. Previously, she was a editor, freelance columnist and online news editor.

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What are popular Korean TV dramas?

"Boys Over Flowers" is a TV show about a young girl who gets a swimming scholarship after saving a high school student from drowning.\n\n"You’re Beautiful," another popular Korean TV drama, revolves around an innocent girl who grows up in a convent after being abandoned with her brother. The brother auditions to join a pop group, but is replaced by her sister after he disappears to the U.S.\n\n"Playful Kiss" is a romantic drama based on a young girl who wants to win the heart of a school genius, despite not being intelligent herself. Her house is destroyed by an earthquake, and her family is..

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What health issues has Cher dealt with?

According to a statement posted on her website, the viral infection in 2014 affected Cher's kidney function, and required her to be hospitalized. As a result of this viral infection, the singer was forced to cancel all remaining dates of her Dressed to Kill tour. Sources such as National Enquirer reported that Cher had only three months left to live. However, Cher's publicist Liz Rosenberg denied that she had any further health issues, including heart and lung issues, as previously indicated by the Enquirer.\nBy October 29, 2014, it was reported that Cher had fully recovered. However..

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