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Who were the winners of the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards?

The Kids' Choice Awards are voted for by viewers of the television channel Nickelodeon. Adam Sandler won the award for favorite movie actor, while Jennifer Lawrence won for favorite movie actress. Jennifer Lawrence also won the favorite female buttkicker category — the male equivalent was Robert Downey Jr.The favorite TV actor was Ross Lynch, while the favorite TV actress was Ariana Grande. The male and female favorite singers were Justin Timberlake and Selena Gomez. Kevin Hart won the award for favorite funny star, while Miranda Cosgrove won for the favorite voice in an animated movie ..

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What is dramatic poetry?

Dramatic monologues are a very common form of dramatic poetry. In a dramatic monologue, the speaker addresses a kind of imaginary listener, so they are not explicitly speaking to the reader. This type of poetry is well fit for the dramatic context because characters in a theater production may often have small speeches where they address an imagined listener and, in many cases, the audience fills in that role. This type of poetry can have a song-like quality to it, using lyrical elements or even employing a more narrative structure. In this way, dramatic monologue, and dramatic poetry in gener..

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What is the moral of "The Emperor's New Clothes" short tale?

In "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christen Andersen, a couple of swindlers pretending to be weavers make a special suit for an emperor. They tell the emperor and his followers that the clothes are invisible to people who are too stupid for their jobs. No one can see the clothing, but no one wants to admit this fact because they do not want to be identified as foolish.\nIn an older version of the tale, it was said that a person couldn't see the clothing if he was not really the child of his father. Afraid to be identified as illegitimate, the people in this version also pretended..

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Who wrote "The Cat Who Smelled Smoke"?

"The Cat Who Smelled Smoke" is the 13th and final book in "The Cat Who" series. It was set for release in 2008, then postponed by the publisher and eventually canceled in 2011 after the author died. As of 2015, it has not been published. The first book "The Cat Who Could Read Backwards" came out in 1966, and the last published book "The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers" was released in 2007. "The Cat Who" novels follow a reporter named Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Kao K'o-Kung and Yum-Yum.

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What is the plot summary of "The Americans" season 3?

After much agonizing, Elizabeth and Phillip finally decide to tell their daughter Paige that they are Soviet spies, and per the instructions of their handler, the couple endeavors to recruit Paige into their cell. Paige does not take well to the news that her parents are spies who murder, seduce and blackmail as part of their routine work. The strain is too great on Paige, and she confides the family secret to her pastor, with uncertain results.\nSimultaneously, other moral aspects of the couples’ work take its toll upon them. Elizabeth experiences painful emotions over having to sleep with..

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Where can you find books for a dollar or less?

Amazon.com offers an extensive range of books for $1 or less. Amazon sometimes sells books as part of its promotional activities. Other times, independent sellers on Amazon offer the books for low costs. The books can come in a variety of formats, including ebook, hardback, paperback and occasionally audio books.\nThough it is still possible to find new books for a dollar or less, it is far more common to find used books for such a low price. Note that the used books do not always come in the best condition. Also, it is important to understand that purchasing through online sites such as Amazo..

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What are some different ceiling painting techniques?

Painting a sky scene on the ceiling adds a feeling of movement, space and airiness to a room. On the other hand, faux finishing techniques like ragging and sponging create a delicate, timeless look for the ceiling.\nSome local paint stores carry complete DIY kits for faux finish painting projects. Many paint manufacturers also offer specially formulated ceiling paint with a highly gelled formula that ensures fewer drips and less mess to clean up after paint application.

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What is Foyle's War about?

"Foyle's War" was originally commissioned by the UK television station ITV as a replacement for its mystery series "Inspector Morse," which had ended in 2000. It premiered on October 27, 2002, and was cancelled after five seasons. However, the series was revived due to audience demand, and series six premiered on April 11, 2010.\nStarting in season six, the series is set after the end of World War II, and Foyle begins to work for MI5 in season seven. After its eighth season, the series was again cancelled.\nThere are currently no plans to revive it, and the final episode premiered on Janu..

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What are the plot summaries of popular Agatha Christie books?

"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" tells the story of Hercule Poirot, a detective who opts for retirement near his friend's house where he can pursue his dream of cultivating vegetable marrows. After his friend meets a murderous end, Poirot is summoned to help investigate, and he promises to unveil the truth. A surprise twist at the end helped garner this book the title of Best Crime Novel Ever in 2013 by the British Crime Writers' Association.\nPublished in 1932, "Peril at End House" reintroduces character Hercule Poirot, in which he is a guest at a Cornish resort. Convinced his friend i..

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Who are some of the original cast members from "The Little Rascals"?

Blake played Mickey and got his start on the show in 1939, when he was just 5 years old. He went on to have a distinguished career in movies and on television. He starred as Perry Smith in the film "In Cold Blood" and later portrayed the title character in the television show "Baretta." In 2001, he was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, Bonnie Bakley, but was later acquitted.\nCooper played Jackie and also had a successful acting career. He portrayed Perry White in "Superman: The Movie" in 1978 and went on to reprise the role in the movie's three sequels. He also appeared..

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