Comedy Central cancels Win Ben Stein's Money after six seasons
Comedy Central ends the game show Win Ben Stein's Money after six seasons. New episodes taped will air weeknights starting October 28 with repeats through 2003. Spokesman Steve Albani cited slipping ratings over the last year. Ben Stein, 57, is a former Nixon aide and columnist who appeared in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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Californian oldest in America named 14 year old
Adelina Domingues of Spring Valley near San Diego is certified by Guinness as the oldest American. Her documents suggest an 1888 birth, not 1887, adjusting her age to 115 potential. Guinness also notes Kamato Hongo of Japan as the world’s oldest woman born September 16, 1887.
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Ventura weighs pay, term limit for governor
In St Paul Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura cited his $120000 annual salary and lack of retirement benefits as reasons against a second term noting the job should pay more to deter career politicians. He left a door slightly open to a future run while predicting slim to none for a presidential bid. He referenced a New York Times interview and said he sensed a presidential destiny during a 2000 cross country trip.
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Queen Mother’s Castle Mey Opens To Public In Scotland
The late Queen Mother Elizabeth’s 1st century Castle Mey in Scotland opened to visitors for the first hour after doors opened on Wednesday. More than 300 people toured sites including the butter pantry the castle library and two acres of walled gardens. A trust spokesman said entry would be free until September to thank locals for respecting her privacy. The Queen Mother died March 30 at age 101.
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History Journal of Notable Dates from 1777 to 1977
A compact history fragment recalls key dates and events: the 1977 death of Elvis Presley at Graceland in Memphis at age 42. the 1777 American victory at Bennington, Vermont. the 1812 Detroit fall to British and Indian forces. the 1829 arrival of Chang and Eng Bunker in Boston for display. and a 1858 Queen Victoria telegraph message to President Buchanan via the transatlantic cable.
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Graceland Mansion
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Tenn
Bennington
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Eng Bunker
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Britain
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
Birthdays: Madonna and peers milestone notes
The material girl Madonna turns 44 alongside entertainment and sports figures. Fess Parker reaches 77, Frank Gifford 72, Julie Newmar 69, Lesley Ann Warren 56, Kathie Lee Gifford 49, Angela Bassett 44, Timothy Hutton 42, with Madonna as the lead.
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Fess Parkers
Frank Gifford
Julie Newmar
Lesley Ann Warren
Kathie Lee Gifford
Angela Bassett
Timothy Hutton
Lottery Picks And Results From Wednesday And Thursday
The notice lists Powerball numbers 416 19 33 41 with 29 in parentheses for Wednesday, Kansas Pick 3 296, Super Kansas Cash 677 19 194 for Wednesday, and Wednesday Kansas 2by2 results Red 17 White 15 20.
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Alison Krauss Leads IBMA Nomination Lineup
Alison Krauss and Union Station received multiple nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association including best entertainer and best song for The Lucky One. Rhonda Vincent also earned several nominations while Sting and Elton John appear on the Earl Scruggs project. Winners will be revealed October 17 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Alison Krauss
International Bluegrass Music Assn
Association
Rhonda Vincent
Sting
Elton John
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Sam Bush
Dale Ann Bradley
Krauss
Union Station
Melissa Etheridge
Johnny Cash
Billy Bob Thornton
Louisville
IBMA
Nominees for 2002 International Bluegrass Awards
A list of nominees and associated songwriters and artists for the 2002 International Bluegrass Music Awards across categories including songs like 1952 Vincent Black Lightning and The Boys Are Back in Town, with notable acts such as Patty Loveless Alison Krauss & Union Station Rhonda Vincent Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver The Del McCoury Band Ricky Skaggs Mountain Heart and Nickel Creek among others.
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Quicksilver
del McCoury
Ricky Skages
Kentucky Thunder
Rhonda Vincent
The
Rage
Krauss
Dale Ann
Patty Loveless
Don Humphries
Pat Enright
Stuart Duncan
Cary Batten
Buck Moore
Troy Seals
Alison Krauss
Union Station
Robert Lee Castleman
Harlan Alive
Darrell Scott
Ricky Skaggs
Bel McCoury
Mountain Heart
the Rage
Blue Highway
Nickel Creek
T Bone Burnett
Lost Highway Records
Skaggs Family Records
Emory Gordy Jr
Epic Records
Rounder Records
Phish announces New York return with two year break ending
Phish, the Vermont based jam group led by Trey Anastasio and others, will play Madison Square Garden on New Year’s Eve and follow with a three date run in Hampton Virginia starting January 2. The band formed in the early 1980s and built a global following through tours and experimental jams. The comeback comes as the surviving members of the Grateful Dead reunite for a seven year hiatus ender followed by a planned 15 show fall tour under The Other Ones.
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Jon Fishman
Michael Gordon
Page McConnell
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Wis
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