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How should book club questions be structured?

One example of an open-ended question that could spark discussion for book club is asking how the title relates to the book. Other questions for fiction books include asking how believable the characters are, what motivates the characters and what the strengths and weaknesses of the book were overall.\nQuestions for book club can also encourage thinking outside of the book. For example, a question asking book club attendees to speculate on the author's world view based on the theme of the book could spark a discussion. Likewise, attendees could speculate how the story continues after the ..

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What are some Indian musical films?

The 2001 comedic film "Dil Chata Hai" follows three college friends as they explore their varying philosophies on love. One by one, the friends find romantic partners. One of the friends falls for an unavailable friend, another falls for someone older and the third suffers a series of heartbreaks. Eventually the friends' stories and quests for love once again cross paths.\nIn the serious film "Devdas," the lead character falls for a woman from a lower social class. The man's mother forbids him to marry the woman he loves. The man responds by drinking and self-destructing. The 2002 fi..

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How can you find out where TV stars are now?

For information about a specific former celebrity, searching for the celebrity on celebrity news sites is often helpful. For example, TMZ.com regularly posts information and recent photos of former celebrities under the "'Memba Them?!" section. This list features former celebrities who were recently spotted and photographed by paparazzi. Biography.com also posts updates about the lives of past celebrities under the "Nostalgia" section.

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What are the most usual causes of famous celebrities' deaths?

Many celebrities develop drug addictions due to the pressure of constantly being in the public eye, and these addictions often prove fatal. Comedians such as John Belushi and Chris Farley died via accidental drug overdoses. A young actor, named River Phoenix, died at the age of 23 outside the Viper Room, a Hollywood nightclub.\nOne of the most contested deaths is that of Marilyn Monroe, who was found dead from an overdose of prescription medication at the age of 36. Her death was deemed accidental, but it was speculated to be suicide.

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Is Nathan Fillion married?

Fillion's past romantic encounters include his four-year relationship with actress Perrey Reeves from 2005 to 2009. This was followed by his relationship with "Castle" co-star Stana Katic, who played the love interest of his character. Their relationship lasted from 2009 to 2012. As of August 2015, his most recent girlfriend is actress Krista Allen.

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What are some facts about John David Duggar?

John David Duggar was born on Jan. 12, 1990. His twin sister, Jana Marie, is older than him by several minutes. He also has an older brother, Joshua. John David first appeared on the Duggar's television show in 2004 when it called "14 Kids and Pregnant Again."\nBesides serving his community as the constable and fire fighter, John David has traveled internationally on various mission trips. Most recently, in 2014 he went to the Philippines to assist with relief efforts following a series of typhoons.\nAs of 2015, John David is rumored to be dating a woman named Tabitha Paine. Paine, who li..

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What are the names of Michelle Duggar's children?

Jim and Michelle Duggar have been married since July 21st, 1984, but they surprisingly did not start having kids until a few years after their marriage. Jim and Michelle Duggar raise all of their children to be Christians.\nTheir firstborn, Joshua, was born on March 3, 1988. He was also the first Duggar child to get married. Josh and his wife Anna have three children and are expecting a fourth child due July 10, 2015.\nAnother popular Duggar child is Jill Duggar. She married Derick Dillard in 2014. On April 6, 2015, Jill and Derick Dillard welcomed their first child, Isaiah David Dillard.\nJes..

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What are some shows on the Food Network?

Cooking competition shows on the Food Network that pit professional establishments rather than individual competitor against each other include "24 Hour Restaurant Battle" and "Food Truck Faceoff." "All Star Academy" puts home cooks into competition, while "Chopped Junior" gives young chefs a chance to test their skills. "American Diner Revival" gives small establishments modern makeovers, and "30 Minute Meals" shows home cooks how to make quick, delicious meals when time runs short. The show "5 Ingredient Fix" highlights how to make the most out of a limited selection of ingredients.\n"Ace of..

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What newspaper syndicate has archives of the Ann Landers column?

Ann Landers is the pseudonym of Ruth Crawley, who created the popular advice column in 1941 for the Chicago Sun-Times. Shortly after her death in 1955, the column was taken over by Eppie Lederer. Lederer continued writing the column for the Chicago Sun-Times until her death in 2002.\nLederer copyrighted the pen name "Ann Landers" and did not wish for anyone to continue writing the column after her death. The popular column had a large national readership, and it remains popular today. Reprints of her past columns are now published under the title “Classic Ann Landers” on Creators.com.

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What are some examples of aesthetic theories of art?

Imitationalism is applied when art looks realistic. The goal of imitationalism is to make a work of art look as realistic as possible. Sometimes known as "representational art," imitationalism strives to represent what people see in the real world.\nFormalism in art stresses the visual qualities of the work. Formalism focuses on elements of art, such as lines, values and shapes, as well as principles of design and balance emphasis. If an artist has created a visually interesting design, the work is considered a success. Abstract art often utilizes strong formalism values.\nThe goal of emotiona..

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