Formula Fun Indoor Kart Racing opens in Cedar Rapids
Dave Merrill and Ed Lapointe launch Formula Fun Indoor Kart Racing at 260 33rd Ave SW Cedar Rapids offering 1/6 mile track with electric karts. Races cost 17 dollars for eight minutes with speed capped by remote control and helmeted participation for ages 18 and up.
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Stan Lee returns to work with POW! Entertainment
Marvel legend Stan Lee, 80, back in production via POW! Entertainment. Projects include Striperrella, a Pamela Anderson voiced cartoon hero, and Hef's Super Bunnies, a Hefner led crime fighting team of centerfolds.
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Notable birthdays include Brubeck Williams Hulce Shriner Buckler
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck joins actress JoBeth Williams and actor Tom Hulce in a day of notable birthdays. Kin Shriner, Wil Shriner, drummer Rick Buckler of The Jam, comedian Steven Wright, guitarist Peter Buck of R E M, and actress Janine Turner are also listed.
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Gere campaigns in India against AIDS
Richard Gere visited brothel workers in Bombay as part of his AIDS awareness drive in India. He is preparing The Heroes Project with celebrities to spread prevention and care messages while supporting aid workers.
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Jessica Lynch to christen Carnival Miracle in Jacksonville
Former Army Pfc Jessica Lynch will christen Carnival Miracle with a champagne bottle during February 27 ceremonies in Jacksonville Florida. The Miami based Carnival Cruise Lines announced Lynch will serve as the ship's godmother according to the Associated Press.
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Oprah Tops Finalists For 30th People's Choice Awards
Oprah Winfrey CSI and Johnny Depp are finalists for the 30th annual People's Choice Awards. Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer host the January telecast. Winners are chosen by a Gallup poll and announced during the awards on January 11.
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Bolshoi Ballerina Warns Against Lesser Roles
Anastasia Volochkova, the Bolshoi prima donna, says she expects to regain her former position after a court ruling and will not take smaller roles or salary cuts. She refuted Culture Minister Shvydkoi remarks and argued she is legally entitled to reinstatement in the same post.
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