TouchPlay machines concentrated in downtown and student areas
The Gazette details TouchPlay sites across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, noting high concentrations in downtown, near bars, gas stations, and colleges. Experts cite ease of access, especially for youths, with 220 sites in Linn and Johnson counties and majority in lower income neighborhoods.
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Swap/Atlanta Home Appalling and Disruptive
Alison Askam and Bella Thompson swap households for a two week experiment on a reality show. Alison says the Thompson home was filthy with cockroaches while she imposed new rules and her husband Kenny became king of the house. The couple criticizes the other family and the show’s premise.
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Bentley trial delays surface in Jetseta case in Iowa
Bentley trials in Benton and Linn counties faced further postponement as defense counsel Fiester and public defender motions stalled court: a March 27 date was set after avenue change and motions over a videotaped interview and venue. Laura Sundell would testify as a key witness about Jetseta’s fear of Bentley.
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Regents discuss new president search for University of Northern Iowa
About 200 faculty and students attended a forum as Regents signaled a shift from a large to a streamlined search committee. Regent Michael Gartner leads the 13 member panel with three other regents. Meeting March 20–21 in Ottumwa will set the search process.
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Earthweek highlights and weather across the globe report
The diary notes a subcritical nuclear test at Nevada undeground site 22nd since 1997 with critics and officials debating safety versus CTBT compliance. Also covered are African snowstorms in North Africa, H5N1 fears in Europe, Russia Arkhangelsk bird deaths, Cyclone Emma in Australia and other events worldwide.
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Hanks Offers Tips for Oscar Winners
Oscar host Hanks joins organizers in releasing An Insider's Guide to winners. The eight minute instruction, sent to 150 nominees, urges a 60 second limit for the entire speech from entrance to curtain call.
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Chappelle weighs fate of show after exit
Comedian Dave Chappelle questions Comedy Central plans to air new Chappelle's Show episodes from pre exit material. He calls the move a bully tactic and says a return is uncertain while he resumes stand-up after leaving the series and a $50 million contract.
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Birthdays Honoring Hattie Winston Kazurinsky Richardson Bowen
Today lists notable birthdays including actress Hattie Winston Tim Kazurinsky Miranda Richardson Julie Bowen Brett Warren Jessica Biel and actor David Faustino, with reminders of their roles and projects in film and television. The brief notes each performer’s public recognition and career highlights.
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Obituary notes for two prominent figures
Owen Chamberlain, 85, Berkeley physicist and 1959 Nobel co discoverer of the antiproton, died of Parkinsons disease. Jack Wild, 53, London actor and 1968 Oliver co star with Oscar nomination, died of cancer.
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Glitter Convicted of Obscene Acts in Vietnam
A Vietnamese court convicted Gary Glitter of obscene acts with two Vietnamese girls and sentenced him to three years in prison. The 61 year old, born Paul Francis Gadd, was found guilty after a two day trial for acts committed at a seaside villa in Vung Tau last year.
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