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When did Lillian Jackson Braun die?

Braun's most famous works are the "Cat Who..." series, a collection of mystery novels featuring a former newspaper reporter, James Qwilleran, and his two pet Siamese cats. Qwilleran becomes embroiled in a series of plots and mysteries in and around his small town, which he often solves with the assistance of his cats that have a knack for accidentally unearthing important clues while playing.

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Where can you find a biography of Karen Minton?

From the WSBTV.com home page, a user can place the cursor over About Us, then click on Action News Staff on the drop-down menu that appears. A link to Karen Minton's page is available under the Severe Weather Team Meteorologists heading.\nKaren Minton's page has links to her Twitter account and her Facebook page. It also has links to email her or subscribe to her feed. Her latest stories are listed beneath her biography.

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Who are some famous radio personalities?

Ira Glass is popular for his radio show “This American Life.” A new story with a different theme is presented in each episode of the show. As of 2014, the show is broadcast on over 580 radio stations, and over 2.2 million listeners tune into the show every week.\nBorn on Jan. 12, 1954, Howard Stern frequently appears on the lists of top radio personalities. He is also an actor, photographer, author, reality TV show judge and producer. “The Howard Stern Show,” “The Howard Stern Radio Show,” “Son of the Beach,” “Private Parts” and “America's Got Talent” are some of t..

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What are some bands whose names begin with the letter "Z"?

Zappa was fronted by Frank Zappa who is considered by the Rock and Roll Hall of fame to be the sharpest musical mind and most astute social critic of his generation. Zappa smoothly bridged multiple music genres, including rock, jazz, classical, avant-garde and novelty.\nThe three-man band ZZ Top is known for its Texas boogie and blues sound and is arguably the best at it. Ziggy Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley. He and his siblings formed their band in the 1980s and have received multiple Grammy Awards.

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What Paul Anka song was a hit in 1962?

Anka also composed the theme song for "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in 1962. It went on to air for the 30-year duration of Carson's tenure on the show.\nAnka first retained teen idol status in 1957 when his song "Diana" peaked at number one on the charts. Though his popularity waned in the early 60s when British bands took over the air waves, he went on to have a lucrative career. He wrote many songs for other musicians, and his music was also featured in many films and shows. Paul was a popular performer in Las Vegas for many years.

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Is Jan Karon the author of the Father Tim book series?

In addition to the popular Father Tim book series, Karon is the author of several children's books, including "Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny," and a cookbook, reports Penguin Books. The charming and heartwarming Father Tim books regularly appear on the New York Times fiction bestseller list. They are set in the quaint, fictional small town of Mitford, located in the mountains of North Carolina.\nFollowing a career in advertising, Karon retired to the village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina to write, states Wikipedia. The author currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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At what level does Wingull evolve?

Introduced in the third generation, Wingull is Pokémon No. 278. Mr. Briney introduces Peeko, the first Wingull seen in the anime series, during the 292nd episode. According to the Pokémon Pokédex, Wingull is immune to ground damage and relies on his special ability, Keen Eye, during battle. Pokémon games state that Wingull steals shiny objects and other valuables and hides them in random places and that he captures prey with his long beak and stores it for later in his nest.

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What does Lady Liberty hold in her left hand?

In her other hand, the statue holds a torch. The statue herself is the Roman Goddess of Freedom, Libertas. It was dedicated in 1886 and was a gift from the people of France to the United States. The huge copper statue is located on Liberty Island in Manhattan, New York and stands just over 151 feet tall. It is maintained by the National Park Service.

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What are some details of Danny Koker's marriage?

Born in 1964, Danny earned the nickname "The Count" as the proprietor of Count's Kustoms, an automobile and motorcycle repair and restoration shop in Las Vegas. Danny found fame as an automobile expert on History’s hit TV show “Pawn Stars.” Danny is an integral part of the show's spin-off “Counting Cars, which focuses on the day-to-day activities of Count’s Kustoms. Danny also appears on “American Restoration,” another spin-off of “Pawn Stars.”\nKorie Koker is a graduate from broadcasting school who has worked in a television station as a professional camera operato..

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What is the plot summary for Divergent?

Tris chooses the faction called Dauntless, made up of the bravest people in the world. However, it is revealed that Tris is what the society refers to as Divergent, a person who does not fit solely into one faction. This is illegal in her world, so she must hide her status as Divergent. The story follows her as she tries to conceal her secret while discovering a war that is on the verge of breaking out, putting Tris' entire family at risk.

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