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What kind of people come to Gatsby's parties?

The fictional Gatsby parties were inspired by real parties F. Scott Fitzgerald attended while visiting Long Island's north shore. Jay Gatsby's main obsession was winning back a young debutante named Daisy, whom he met as a soldier. Daisy married into wealth, and Gatsby determined to become the image of wealth to win her back. Fitzgerald also fell in love with a woman while he was a soldier. Her name was Zelda, and she later married into wealth just as Daisy did.

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What are some Christmas poems?

"Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," sometimes called "The Night before Christmas," is a jolly, rhythmic narration about a visit from Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, the entire house is asleep, but a commotion on the lawn awakens the narrator. He sees St. Nicholas go down the chimney, after which the jolly old elf distributes toys. A Christmas classic, this 1823 poem consolidated the popular image of Santa Claus, which has lasted through contemporary times.\nOriginally written for a Christmas pamphlet, Eliot's "Journey of the Magi" is a much more somber poem that details the thoughts of..

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Why did Gene Lavanchy leave Fox News?

Born on Sept. 17, 1964, Gene Lavanchy is a journalist and radio and TV personality. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism. He has worked for numerous stations, including WBBH-TV, WLNE-TV, WSBK-TV, WHDH and WFXT. Lavanchy received Boston Magazine’s the Best of Boston Awards for best sports anchor in 1994.

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What themes does "And of Clay Are We Created" by Isabel Allende express?

The images of being buried alive that come through the simple story in which reporter Rolf Carle tries to save Azucena, the girl who is buried in mud, reflect the way in which Carle has buried his own memories. He has avoided painful memories regarding his own family for 30 years, and only in trying to free Azucena does he manage to confront his own past. Just as Azucena's dead brothers and sisters, clinging to her legs under the tons of mud, pull her down and keep her from freedom, so Carle's memories have kept him trapped in fear and in the memory of humiliation. Although he is not..

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What sort of things can you find at the Dania Beach Marine Flea Market?

Shoppers can also find clothes, antiques, hats, bags and sunglasses at the flea market. With over 1,000 vendor stalls, the market is not only South Florida's largest marine flea market, but the largest of its kind in the world. The flea market attracts locals as well as vacationers who plan their trips around attending the market. As of 2015, the market, which first took place in 1979, is held at the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach.\nManufacturers, distributors and dealers as well as private individuals participate and operate vendor stalls at the market, which offers great bargains..

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Who are the main actors on the show "Blue Bloods"?

"Blue Bloods" is a police drama that airs at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on CBS. It tells the story of the Reagans, a family of police officers in New York City. Tom Selleck stars as Frank Reagan, the NYPD Police Commissioner and head of the Reagan family. Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes star as his children, Danny, Erin and Jamie, who are all police officers. Len Cariou plays Frank's father, Henry Reagan.Danny's wife, Linda Reagan (Amy Carlson), was a recurring character in the first four seasons, but became a main character in season five. Erin's daughter, N..

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What are some good movies about the British in World War 2?

"The Great Escape" is another beloved film focusing on World War II. Richard Attenborough plays Roger Bartlett, a British officer who is captured and held in a POW camp. He creates an escape plan involving multiple tunnels for 250 prisoners, and he leads a group of 76 prisoners out of the camp. The group then has to make its way through Nazi-controlled territory to freedom, with many casualties suffered along the way.\n"The Dam Busters" is a 1955 film about British forces that attack German dams during the war. They accomplish this by inventing "bouncing bombs" that skip across the water until..

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What is Luanne Rice's book list in order?

Other work includes "Perfect Summer," "Beach Girls," "Dance With Me," "The Secret Hour" and "Silver Bells." The Connecticut native has released at least 33 books since 1994, including several New York Times bestsellers.\nSeveral of Rice's books have been adapted for television, including "Crazy in Love" for TNT, "Blue Moon" for CBS, "Follow the Stars Home" and "Silver Bells" for the Hallmark Hall of Fame and "Beach Girls" for a summer mini-series on Lifetime. Additionally, her work has garnered praise from the likes of Hartford Stage, the Geffen Playhouse and several off-Broadway theatre ..

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What are some sources for traceable star patterns?

Children's craft website First Palette offers five-pointed stars in a number of sizes ranging up to 7.5 inches. The website also includes several sheets of fold-and-cut stars that allow the user to cut out several traceable star shapes at once. In addition to five-pointed stars, Free Printables also features 12-pointed and 24-pointed versions. Users can download and print the stars for free, and then cut them out to create traceable patterns.\nPopular uses for traceable stars include homemade holiday cards, ornaments, wall decorations and bulletin board displays.

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What is the history of the Indiana State Fair?

The original 1852 fair was held largely due to the promotion of then-governor Joseph A. Wright, who wanted to boost agricultural interests in the state. In 1860, the fair was moved from Military Park to a more spacious 38-acre location north of the city. During the Civil War years, the fair was suspended and the Indianapolis location transformed into a prisoner-of-war camp for Confederate soldiers. The fair resumed in 1865, only temporarily reassigned to Fort Wayne.\nSeveral tragedies have beset the Indiana fair, including a coliseum explosion in 1963 that resulted in the deaths of 74 people a..

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