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What is the film "Streets of Laredo" about?

The movie begins with the outlaws Jim Dawkins, Loren Renning and Reuben Jones robbing a stagecoach. They hear a young lady being harassed by a brigand named Charley Calico and they run to rescue her. They manage to chase Charley Calico off and then bring the young lady to a nearby ranch, paying the elderly rancher there to guard her.\nLater, when Jim and Reuben help some Texas Rangers, they are sworn into the organization, accidentally becoming lawmen. The third outlaw sees a chance to help his friends by stealing a herd of cattle and then letting the other two improve their reputation with th..

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What are some Newfoundland songs?

"Ode to Newfoundland" is the official provincial anthem of Newfoundland and Labrador. Composed in 1902, the lyrics are based on a poem called "Newfoundland," written by Governor Sir Cavendish Boyle in 1902. Sir Hubert Parry wrote the song's music. The song is sung at many public events, although usually only the first and last verses are sung.\nComposed by fisherman Mark Walker in the late 19th Century, "Tickle Cove Pond" concerns life in a small rural community. Folk singer Alan Mills recorded the song in 1953.

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Who is Marta Limbaugh?

Marta Limbaugh was a former aerobics instructor and met Limbaugh on the early online service CompuServe. The couple's wedding was officiated by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Rush Limbaugh announced his divorce on live radio on June 11, 2004. As of 2015, Limbaugh has the highest-rated radio talk show in America with over 12 million weekly listeners. Limbaugh has a net worth of over $350 million.

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What company publishes Cottage Living magazine?

Cottage Living featured articles and ideas about interior and exterior decorating, gardening, cooking and entertaining, while promoting a laid-back and simple style. Each issue also gave readers the chance to view images and information on real cottages from across the United States. Time Inc. redirected the magazine's website, CottageLiving.com, to MyHomeIdeas.com, a website under This Old House magazine featuring cottage-style ideas for the home.

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What does the word "class" in TV descriptions mean?

Television and computer monitor manufacturers use the term "class" to avoid litigation in case a customer were to accuse them of listing a TV size that does not exactly match the advertised size. The use of the term "class" gives companies the impression of being transparent in legal terms, but it can also give customers the impression that companies are inflating the actual size of the screen for advertising purposes.

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What is the novel "The Whites" about?

In the 1990s, Graves was a member of the Wild Geese, an aggressive law enforcement group attempting to crack down on crime in the South Bronx area. During an altercation with a drug addict, he accidentally shot a 10-year-old boy, which ruined his reputation and career. "The Whites" takes place when Graves is in his early forties, working in Manhattan Night Watch, which investigates night time felonies.\nWhen Graves and his team investigate a knife murder at a train station, he recognizes the murder victim as Jeffrey Bannion, a man who got away with murder when Graves was part of the Wild Geese..

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How many children do Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have?

Faith Hill has won five Grammy awards, while Tim McGraw has won three Grammies. The couple's Soul2Soul II Tour in 2006 was the highest-grossing country tour of all time and one of the top five among all genres of music. Tim McGraw's father, Tug McGraw, was a famous Major League Baseball player.

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What are some novels by Greg Iles?

Iles' first published novel, "Spandau Phoenix," revolves around a German police sergeant tracking down an escaped Nazi war criminal who faked his own death. Iles' second World War II thriller, "Black Cross," follows two unlikely heroes on a covert mission to prevent the Nazis from developing poison gases in a concentration camp. "Black Cross" was highly acclaimed when it was released, earning a starred review in Publisher's Weekly.\nMany of Iles' novels take place in the author's home state, and many take place in Iles' city. Both "Blood Memory" and "Sleep No More..

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What is a list of Danielle Steele books?

Danielle Steel published her first novel, "Going Home," in 1973 and an additional 24 novels before 1990, including "Season of Passion," "Summer's End," "To Love Again," Once in a Lifetime," "Fine Things" and "Daddy." She often releases more than one book each year. For example, in 1984, she published the poetry collection "Love: Poems," the non-fiction book "Having a Baby" and the novel "Full Circle."\nShe published 22 novels during the 1990s, including "Jewels," "Vanished," "Wings," "Lightning," "Special Delivery" and "Irresistible Forces." She published nine books between 1994 and 1999...

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What are some of Janet Jackson's accomplishments?

The Recording Industry Association of America lists Janet Jackson as the 11th best-selling female singer in the U.S., and she has 26 million certified album sales. Her album "Control" reached number one on the Billboard 200 and went platinum five times, selling 14 million copies. Her "Rhythm Nation 1814" album also sold 14 million copies and went platinum six times. That album also achieved seven top five singles on the Hot 100 chart, and was the only album to ever achieve such a feat.Janet Jackson became the highest paid recording artist of all time when she signed a Virgin Records contract i..

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