Ward Hunt Ice Shelf breaks after 3,000 years
Laval University and University of Alaska researchers report the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf on Ellesmere Island fragmented, eroding by about 90 percent in a century due to climate change. The event threatens Arctic shipping and drilling in the Beaufort Sea.
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Billy Crystal to host Oscars for eighth time
Associated Press reports Billy Crystal will host the Academy Awards for the eighth time after signing on Wednesday. Crystal, star of City Slickers and Throw Momma from the Train, made a joke about sleep and declined to predict winners during a news conference at the Academy.
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Birthdays today include LaLanne, Newton-John, and Stockman
Fitness icon Jack LaLanne Philip Bosco David Frizzell Kent McCord Anne Robinson Mary Beth Hart Olivia Newton John Linda Hamilton Melissa Sue Anderson Al Pitrelli Shawn Stockman all have birthdays today totaling various ages. The list spans fitness film television music and rock.
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David Blaine May Abandon Thames Stunt Over Safety Fears
Brits' hostile crowds threaten the Above The Below stunt as magician David Blaine endures 44 days in a Perspex box above the Thames. IMDb reports concerns for his image and safety while PME management in New York condemns the situation and weighs pulling him out.
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Perry and Sheen join Celebrity Poker Showdown
Matthew Perry and Martin Sheen star in Bravo’s six episode winter series Celebrity Poker Showdown. Other celebrities include Coolio Jack Black Hank Azaria and David Schwimmer. Five guests compete weekly in a winner take all No Limit Texas Hold Em match.
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Streisand Says She Gave Up Performing Boredom Flare
Barbra Streisand explains she stopped performing publicly due to boredom with her own songs. She cites stage fright and fatigue from 30 song concerts and recalls singing new material to avoid repetition.
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Reader’s Digest
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Dave Matthews Band Frees Park Show Raises NYC School Funds
The Dave Matthews Band drew tens of thousands to Central Park for a free concert benefiting New York City public school music programs. AOL sponsored and issued 70,000 free tickets via website and street outreach, with the event featuring hits like Where Are You Going and Two Step.
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