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by Chris Warner The Simpson Family
Features
The Simpsons: A History
A look at the family's jump from TV…
actressBorn: 8/2/1964Birthplace: Ft. Jackson, S.C. Often confused with that other Parker, Sarah Jessica, Mary Louise, the part-Swedish daughter of a military officer and judge, was listed as one…
Here are the nominees for actress in a supporting role. First-time nominee Melissa McCarthy is coming off a breakthrough year. Along with receiving various nominations and awards…
(Encyclopedia) Manchester terrier, breed of sleek, alert terrier developed in England in the 19th cent. There are two varieties, the standard and the toy (see toy dog). The standard variety stands…
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, "modifies" means "tells more about." Adjectives are words that describe things.I planted orange flowers in the round pot.The long-eared…
by Catherine McNiff adaptation (n.) Modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment: The wombat's long claws are an…
(Encyclopedia) Peck, Justin, 1987–, American ballet dancer and choreographer, b. Washington, D.C. He trained at New York City Ballet's School of American Ballet, where he was influenced by the…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848–1908, American short-story writer and humorist, b. Eatonton, Ga., considered one of the great American regionalist writers. As an apprentice to the editor…
Here are the results for the 2011 National Society of Film Critics Awards, given out January 7, 2012. Best Picture: Melancholia Best Actor: Brad Pitt,…
