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What were some of Confucius' achievements?

The name Confucius translates to Master Kong. He is known as an educator and thinker whose teachings focused on government, the arts, language, speech and morality. The ideas and manifesto of Confucius are widely considered to form the foundation of all subsequent Chinese thought. Confucius' influence in the East is comparable to the influence of Socrates in western society.

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Which network airs the show "Mike and Molly"?

CBS produces at least 22 episodes of "Mike & Molly" per television season, and it has broadcast five seasons of the show, as of May 2015. The sixth season begins in the autumn of 2015. CBS airs "Mike & Molly" on Monday nights, while FX airs the sitcom at least four nights a week. Both networks offer full episodes of "Mike & Molly" on their official websites.

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What are some common layout designs for a beauty salon?

In general, salon layouts are fairly open. A reception desk and shelves with products for sale are generally located in the front, along with a waiting area. The main part of the salon is dedicated to hair cutting stations. Toward the back of the salon, the hair washing stations can generally be found. Staff offices and storage are located at the far back of the salon or in another place that is out of the direct sight of the customers.

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What are trolls in 'Homestuck"?

Each of the 12 main troll characters are associated with a particular zodiac sign and wear that sign's symbol on their shirt. The zodiac signs also figure into each particular character's appearance and interests to a certain extent. For example, the character who wears the Sagittarius symbol, a constellation that represents a half-man, half-horse figure, is obsessed with horses. He is close friends with another troll who wears the Leo symbol. As Leo is a constellation representing a lion, that troll is obsessed with cats. The main trolls live on a planet named Alternia and cooperati..

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Does Vince Flynn have a website for ordering his books?

Flynn was known for writing political thrillers, and he also worked as a consultant on the hittelevision show called "24." Vince Flynn passed away at the age of 47 in 2013 after a long battle with cancer.As of 2015, author Kyle Mills is continuing the Mitch Rapp book series. The books in this series were among Vince Flynn's most popular and best-selling books.

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What TV channels still show Top 20 Countdowns?

"The 20" does not focus on any one genre, while the "Hot 20 Countdown" focuses exclusively on country music. Viewers can vote for the number 20 video on CMT every week, according to the CMT website. VH1's "The 20" features interviews and live music, in addition to music videos, with clips and extras available on the VH1 website.

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What is the theme of "Games at Twilight" by Anita Desai?

Woven into the theme of "Games at Twilight" are such subjects as the failure of marriage, subverted homes, alienation and the awakening of the individual. Desai portrays her characters and their struggles with great sensitivity; her characters see themselves as ill-fitted to society and must therefore fight against determinism stemming from family, culture and the times in which they live.

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Who are some past winners of "America's Got Talent"?

Terry Factor won season two of the televised talent show with his ventriloquist skills. His comedy act includes more than 10 puppets, and he regularly performs at the Mirage in Las Vegas.\nNeal Boyd worked for Aflac before winning season three of "America's Got Talent." The opera singer grew up in rural Missouri, where he often endured bullying. After winning the competition, Boyd's popularity soared, with more than 1 million views of his YouTube videos.\nA group of dogs won season seven. The Olate Dogs perform tricks at the direction of their owner, Richard Olate. He and his dogs, w..

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What kind of poetry did Walt Whitman write?

Part of Whitman's vernacular approach to poetry was to use a first-person perspective, placing his own human perspective at the forefront of his work.He has been compared to Wordsworth in his emphasis on democratizing poetry; however, he was markedly less romantic than Wordsworth in his treatment of themes and subject matter. Rather than seeking to idealize human experience, it was Whitman's aim to portray it as it appeared to him. As a result, his poetry makes use of little figurative language such as metaphors. His approach to describing the communion between people was not restric..

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Who are some of the main cast in "Homeland" season 4?

The fourth season aired in 2014 on the Showtime channel. The season started with Danes' character, Carrie, working as the CIA station chief in Kabul, Afghanistan. Throughout the season, Robins' and O'Keefe's roles became intertwined with the original cast.\nIn the original "Homeland" script, Carrie's name was written as Claire. It was changed to Carrie after Claire Danes accepted the role.

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