Michael Jackson eyes UAE real estate during Dubai visit
Associated Press reports Michael Jackson toured Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and World archipelagos with Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa and race car driver Mohammed Bin Sulayem. He was seen at Burj al Arab and Hard Rock Cafe amid speculation about settling in the region after his acquittal and prior legal issues.
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Today in History: Charleston quake to Edison kinetscope note
On August thirty first in history a Charleston earthquake killed up to 110 people in 1886. In 1887 Thomas A Edison received a patent for the kinetoscope producing moving pictures. In 1888 Mary Ann Nicholls was found murdered in London's East End, linked to Jack the Ripper. In 1954 Hurricane Carol struck the northeastern states causing nearly 70 deaths across Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Dutch Big Brother may feature birth on live TV
Amsterdam reports a seven months pregnant contestant on the Dutch Big Brother season debut, with producers weighing live birth coverage while respecting child labor laws. The government will decide whether the baby can appear as a child actor, balance safety, and daytime taping limits.
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Unplugged Returns with Keys Guests and Brooklyn Shoot
Alicia Keys revives MTV Unplugged with an acoustic set taped July 14 at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Guests include Mos Def Common Damian Marley and Adam Levine with airing planned for Sept 23 on Overdrive MTV’s broadband network. The revival follows 1989 origin and later 2002 entries by Dashboard Confessional and Shakira.
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Garfunkel faces fresh marijuana possession charge in Woodstock
Art Garfunkel 63 of Manhattan was cited after a stop sign violation led to a search of his car in Woodstock. Police found a marijuana joint in the ashtray. He is due in Woodstock Town Court on Sept. 22. He previously pleaded guilty in January 2004 to marijuana possession in Ulster County.
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Dr Phil?s Son Proposes to Playboy Playmate Erica Dahm
Jay McGraw son of TV psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw, 26, proposed to Erica Dahm of the Dahm triplets in Dallas. Chandler Hayes said the couple will wed in Los Angeles and a date has not been revealed.
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Journal World contact numbers for departments and features
Local readers are urged to share story ideas via email or the website feedback form. Phone lines list 10 department contacts including Local News 832 7154 and Obituaries 832 7154 6349 for Lawrence and 800 578 8748 for outside Lawrence.
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Newspaper Staff and Contact Information at LJWorld
Directory lists editors and contacts including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and others with phone numbers and emails plus subscriptions and delivery help for local readers.
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Birthday ages for entertainment figures listed
Actor Richard Gere is 56 journalist Daniel Schorr is 89 singer Van Morrison is 60 Gina Schock of The Go Go's is 48 Deborah Gibson is 35 Actor Chris Tucker is 33
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