Amazing Randi Receives MacArthur Genius Grant
The MacArthur Foundation awards James Randi the $272,000 genius grant for debunking psychics and exposing scams. Randi recalls touring with Alice Cooper and notes his mission to reveal charlatans while continuing his skeptical work.
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Vanna White
James Randi
Randi
MacArthur Foundation
The
Foundation
Eleitln and
Talanta
Skilid
Alice Cooper
Santa Claus
Banch
Syracuse
N.Y
Dennis Dunaway
Uri Geller
Johnny Carson
City Briefs and Ads Roundup in Cedar Rapids
A dense page of community notices lists church and service events, classes, seminars, sales, and promotions. Notable items include St. Luke's Alive and Well Smoke-Free classes at 5:15 to 7:15 PM from Sept 8 to Oct 1, Cedar Rapids investment seminars at Perpetual Investment Associates, and multiple local business ads offering gear, denture services, and hair design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Alive and Well
St. Luke’s Resource Center
Perpetual Investment Associates
St. S.E
Cedar Rapids
Brian Gay
Bob Johnson
Marion Ice Cream Social in City Square Park
Marion Democratic Club sponsors an ice cream social in Marion City Square Park on Thursday August 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets offer homemade cake or pie, ice cream and a beverage for a one dollar donation.
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Marion City Square Park
Marion Democratic Club
Boston finds complete original Hokusai wood blocks
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts says it found what it believes are the only complete original sets of Japanese wood printing blocks designed by Katsushika Hokusai. Experts challenge their dating and originality, while the museum plans limited edition prints from the four Edo Tokyo scenes.
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Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Katsushika Hokusai
Boston Museum
Hokusai
Roger Keyes
Woodacre
Calif
Keyes
Jan Fontein
Japan
Tokyo
Isamu Adachi
Adachi Print Research Center
Mount Fuji
Fontein
Edo
Lassie Look Alikes Baffle Readers in Abby Advice
Dear Abby clarifies Lassie trivia from readers and Oscars lore. The many collies used across years included male dogs in “drag” due to trainer Weatherwax and training ease. Original Lassie not AKC registered, implying descendants not purebred. guidance to read The Story of Lassie for more.
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Far Abby
Lassie
Rudd Weatherwax
Collies
Joan Scott
Los Angeles
Joan
Jean Dolezal
Bloomington
Ind
Herald Times
Abby
Craig Campbell
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Robert S. Brightman
United Methodist Church
Mystic
Conn
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Bob Greene
Tribune Media Service
Friendsmobile
Northbrook Manor
Council St
Heritage Acres Care Center
Clive Dr
Geneva Tower Apartments
Fifth Ave
A&w
Gazette
2Nd Ave. SE
Iowa
Bill de Bruyn
Hillcrest Family Services
Bill DeBruyn
Adv
Marion
Alcoholics Victorious
Fairview Dr
Buresh Rental
Linn- Mar
Elks
Teamsters Hall
St. S.W
Marion Drug Town
Masterpiece
Hall
Eastman Kodak
P. Buckley Moss
Peppertree Studios
Sally Kriz
Camper's Delight
Oakland Road N.E
Gentle Dental
Knights of Columbus
Mt. Vernon Rd
S.E
Doors
Novak
14Th Avenue S.E
Cox
Larick Drive
29Th Avenue
Johnson Nut Company
Lebeda Mattress Manufacturing Company
Nova Scotia
Iowa Travelers Club
Armstrong
Armstrong’s
Cedar Room
Anc
Armstrong’s Fur Department
Emerald Knights
2Nd Ave
Sam Peabody
AMA Proms! Company
33Rd Ave. S.W
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Universal Press Syndicate
Insté
HBO
Dar Rapids
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