Pulitzer Prize Sparks Book Sales Jump for Hahn Title
A Nation Under Our Feet by Steven Hahn climbed in sales after Hahn won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for history. Barnes & Noble and Amazon rankings rose from about 23 thousand and 24 thousand to 105 and 330 respectively. Jeff Tweedy of Wilco entered rehab for painkiller addiction and the band moved the release date of A Ghost is Born from June 8 to June 22.
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BBC to air Nick Drake radio documentary on Radio 2
London actor Brad Pitt will narrate a two part BBC radio series about Nick Drake. The program titled Lost Boy In Search of Nick Drake chronicles the life of the British singer songwriter who died in 1974 at 26. Drake influenced bands like R.E.M. and The Cure. The two part documentary airs May 22 on Radio 2.
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Trace Adkins to voice KFC campaign and film in Charlotte
Nashville singer Trace Adkins says fans teased him about chicken cravings since becoming the voice for KFC. He will film a Charlotte commercial next week with NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr and has narrated projects for The Dance, HGTV, the Food Network and CMT, plus a guest spot on Fox's King of the Hill.
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Hank Aaron hits 715th as Ruth record falls
History notes show Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record with his 715th on April 8, 1974 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, off Al Downing. Also marked: 1913 Ponce de Leon claims Florida for Spain. 1946 League of Nations last Geneva assembly. 1952 Truman seizes steel. 1973 Picasso dies at 91 near Mougins, France.
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Birthdays for Betty Ford and peers today
Betty Ford turns 86 today as former first lady. Investigative reporter Seymour Hersh is 67, actress Robin Wright Penn 38, Patricia Arquette 36, Craig Honeycutt of Everything 34, Darren Jessee 33, actor Taran Noah Smith 20, and Kirsten Storms also 20. Betty Ford
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Iron Chef America spawns Tron Chef face off on Food Network
The new show Tron Chef America debuts April 23 to 25 on Food Network, featuring two original Japanese Tron Chefs facing Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck. Alton Brown and Kevin Branch host with real time battles and 60 minute hidden-ingredient rounds.
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Concerts and club listings on Massachusetts venues
Readable nightlife schedule shows several acts performing across Kansas City venues. Doris Henson and The String and Return headline at 10 p.m. at Replay Lounge, 946 Mass. Paper Lions and Volcano appear at The Jackpot Saloon, 943 Mass, and Ruby plays at Hawk's Nest near KU campus starting 7 p.m. at Kansas Union.
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Best Bets Night of Kansas City Club Dates
Loco Macheen Dewayn Brothers 10 p.m The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Saves the Day Grandaddy The Fire Thief 9 p.m The Granada 1020 Mass Diplomats of Solid Sound 10 p.m Replay Lounge 946 Mass David Zollo The Body Electric 10 p.m The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Easterday reunion show CD release Snakebite Organs Expassionates 10 p.m Daveys Uptown 3402 Main St Kansas City Mo Little Charlie and the Nightcats 9 p.m Grand Emporium 3832 Main St Kansas City Mo
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Wednesday Lottery Numbers Highlight Kansas Draws
Wednesday results show Powerball numbers 2 7 16 35 37 with 10 as the multiplier. Kansas Pick 3 draws 294. Super Kansas Cash numbers 7 11 20 25 31 with 13. Kansas 2by2 Red 18 21 and White 2 24.
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Trial and Yankee payroll dominate cable line up
Cable TV offers two legal standoffs with historic twists. The Trial of Jesus on History examines Roman and Jewish actions before the crucifixion, while Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Killed Christ looks at the Judean ruler's role. Break Up the Bombers taxes Yankee spending with Dershowitz against and Billy Crystal defending.
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