Bush contributes introduction to Life 9/11 book The American Spirit
Life announced on Sunday that President Bush wrote the introduction for Life magazine’s new book The American Spirit planned for sale August 19. The president describes the post 9/11 era as a decisive decade in liberty and outlines the fight against a ruthless, lawless enemy. The collection also features essays by David McCullough and Bob Greene with photographs by Gordon Parks and follows Life’s bestseller One Nation.
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Davey and Goliath Return with New TV Episodes
In Minneapolis the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America plans 26 new Davey and Goliath episodes for Sunday morning TV. The original series by the United Lutheran Church in America produced 65 episodes and six specials from 1960 to 1971. Davey and his dog Goliath, heard only by Davey, navigate life with creator Art Clokey also behind Gumby and Pokey. The new shows are expected to air next year.
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Remembering Marilyn Monroe Homes and Haunts Tour Draws Crowds
LA fans observe Marilyn Monroe anniversary with a guided tour of 22 sites from Hollywood to Beverly Hills led by Leslie Kasperowicz of the Immortal Marilyn Fan Club. More than 30 attendees, including Rebecca Staley, recall her timeless beauty while noting Monroe died August 5, 1962 at age 36.
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Ozzy Osbourne returns to OZZfest sooner than planned
Ozzy Osbourne resumes his OZZfest tour after promising to stay with wife Sharon during chemotherapy. He left after the July 28 Atlanta show and had eyed August 22 Denver comeback but will now perform Wednesday in Clarkston Michigan. He missed two dates in Columbus Ohio and Cleveland.
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Forty years since Monroe death marked in history
The history note recalls August fifth, 1962, when actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in Los Angeles at age 36. The death was ruled probable suicide by overdose of sleeping pills. It also mentions milestones in tax, traffic lights, and the American Bandstand debut, plus 1981 air traffic controller firings.
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Birthdays for Maureen McCormick and others
Today's notable birthdays include Maureen McCormick an actress singer turning 46. Neil Armstrong former astronaut ages 72. Loni Anderson 56 and Pat Smear 43. Tawny Kitaen 4 and Jonathan Silverman 36. Maureen McCormick is highlighted.
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The Other Ones Perform At Alpine Valley In Tribute Review
The Other Ones, a Grateful Dead tribute band, played Alpine Valley with Jimmy Herring joining as guitarist. He delivers sharper lines than Garcia but lacks his dark magic, while the group honors the Dead with mid-set tributes and selections like Born Cross Eyed, though Garcia’s voice is missed.
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The Other Ones Shine At Alpine Weekend Show
Review notes The Other Ones energized East Troy crowd with a 40 minute set led by Herring featuring songs Eyes of the World Saint of Circumstance and Mountains of the Moon. Despite nerves authorities sent officers home early as the all ages event proved a weekend success and may fuel a fall tour, echoing the Grateful Dead legacy while remaining a Dead cover act.
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Signs tops weekend box office with 60.3 million debut
Los Angeles AP reports Signs led a strong August box office weekend with 60.3 million in North American returns. The top twelve films earned about 143 million, a 12 percent drop from last year but still solid, as The Master of Disguise and Martin Lawrence Live runteldat followed.
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BookCrossing: Readers Share Books Worldwide
BookCrossing.com connects readers through a three step mantra read register release. Since its 2001 start the site has grown to about 11 000 members in 35 countries who have given away over 26 000 books.
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