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How many children did Eddie Kendricks have?

"Dream Come True," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "I'll Be in Trouble," and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" are some of the group’s popular songs featuring Kendricks as the lead single.\nAs a solo artist, Kendricks gave numerous hits such as “Keep on Truckin,” "He's a Friend," "Shoeshine Boy," "Son of Sagittarius" and "Boogie Down.".\nKendricks died of cancer on Oct. 5, 1992.

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Who were the winners of the 2014 Academy Awards?

“12 Years a Slave,” which won three Oscars including Best Picture, is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free man who becomes a slave and struggles to survive in pre-Civil War America.\nThe science fiction adventure “Gravity” stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts fighting to survive in space. The movie won seven Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects and Best Director.\nThe biographical drama “Dallas Buyer’s Club,” which won three Oscars, explores the HIV/AIDs crisis in the 1980s. Best Actor winner Matthew McConaughey lost nearly 50 pounds to pla..

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What are some popular 2015 films?

"Jurassic World" is the most successful movie of 2015 at the box office, followed by "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Furious 7." All three films are PG-13 action films, as well as sequels to other successful films. These films are popular among all age groups and are financially lucrative as a result. Other films of this type include "San Andreas," "Terminator: Genysis" and "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." R-rated action films, such as "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Kingsmen: The Secret Service" have achieved popularity as well.\nIn addition to PG-13 action films, other successful films have been ..

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What are some good quotes about leadership?

Nelson Mandela, an individual who is recognized as one of the world's greatest leaders, once said this regarding leadership: "It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership."Stephen R. Covey, author of the business tome "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," is known as one of the world's leadership authorities. He uttered many famous quotes when he was alive. Here are three:"Effective leadership is putting first thi..

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What is a summary of Johnny Tremain?

During this coming-of-age story, Johnny Tremain moves from being a self-centered, egotistic boy to being a noble-minded and noble-hearted young man. His evolution comes from a fall from grace, when his talent of silversmithing is taken from him through a burn, and his link to a prominent family, the Lytes, is denied. His growth stems from the humility Rab Lorne, a printing apprentice Johnny meets by chance during his search for a new trade, provides with gentle guidance and assistance. The Lornes produce a Whig newspaper, which is how Johnny Tremain becomes involved with the party, ultimately ..

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Where can you find the showtimes for movies playing at the Regal Cinemas Binghamton 12?

Regal Entertainment Group also shares some amenities available at its theaters, including reclining chairs with padded footrests. Moviegoers select a date from the calendar on which they want to see a movie, and they click on showtimes to purchase tickets. Through Fandango, moviegoers have the option to purchase tickets and print them at home, have them sent to their mobile devices or pick them up at a self-service kiosk at the theater.

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Where can you get a Wonka golden ticket?

In Nestle's 2010 golden ticket promotion, 10 grand prize winners found golden tickets in chocolate bars. The winners won a trip around the world with three friends and $12,500 in spending money.\nThe original Wonka golden ticket that was used in the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" in 1971 was sold at the Profiles in History auction in 2012 for an estimated £20,000, which is roughly equivalent to $31,000, as of 2015.

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Where can you buy cheap Accelerated Reader books for schoolchildren?

The WorldCat website offers a search feature to help locate nearby libraries where most AR-eligible books can be borrowed for free. To find out which books are Accelerated Reader books, parents can search for titles using the AR Book Finder search feature or browse the website's AR book collections, including lists of award-winning books, librarians' picks and state book lists.

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What are some free online calligraphy lessons?

Both lessons for beginners and intermediates feature different alphabets you can copy, such as the Gothic alphabet and the Carolingian alphabet. The beginning lessons ask you to copy just the basic letters and the intermediate lessons ask you to copy the same letters but with the addition of elements such as shadow.\nA good site for beginners is Calligraphy For Beginners, which starts with lessons on the kind of tools required and how to draw the basic lines. A good site for intermediate calligraphers is Calligraphy Skills, which teaches more complex calligraphy such as Celtic knots.

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What are the basics of the Lizabeth Scott scandal?

The magazine article made reference to Scott's masculine style of dress and her purported preference for the company of women, especially women of ill repute. The magazine also claimed that she took up with a famous French lesbian entertainer named Frede. The atmosphere and culture at the time made it hard for Scott's career to survive the scandal. She appeared in "Loving You" with Elvis Presley in 1957 and made her final appearance in a movie in the 1972 film "Pulp."\nScott was a blonde, husky-voiced actress who often appeared in film noir movies such as "Easy Living" and "The Stran..

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