Harry Potter map guides fans to UK filming sites
The British Tourist Authority released a free map titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Discovering the Magic of Britain. It highlights film locations tied to Britain's magical heritage, including Alnwick Castle, Gloucester Cathedral and the London Zoo, aiming to draw fans to visit these sites.
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Petty Nominated for UF Distinguished Achievement Award
Rocker Tom Petty, a Gainesville native and 1968 Gainesville High School graduate now living in Los Angeles, is nominated for the University of Florida Distinguished Achievement Award. The award hinges on his appearance at next spring’s graduation ceremonies, with a spokesman noting Petty did not attend UF and is checking his schedule.
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Brockovich to Host TV Challenge on ABC Am America
Erin Brockovich, the real life inspiration for the film, will launch a TV challenge on ABC with Good Morning America outlining a task to be solved by Brockovich and regular people. Rudolph Giuliani will assign the challenge as the show chronicles daily progress on GMA and a December television special.
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Madonna Awards Turner Prize to Martin Creed
London pop icon Madonna presented the Turner Prize to Martin Creed for a minimalist piece titled 227 The lights going on and off. Creed received 31500 pounds for an empty gallery with ceiling lights that flash every five seconds, reflecting ongoing debates about avant garde art.
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Notable 1931 Nobel Peace Prize milestone for Jane Addams
History notes Jane Addams becoming a co recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10 1931 the first American woman honored. It also recalls Luther burning the papal edict in 1520 Mississippi statehood in 1817 Wyoming Territory women’s suffrage in 1869 and the 1948 UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights. It also marks Otis Reddings 1967 death in a Wisconsin plane crash.
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Birthday ages for Branagh and fellow stars
Staging a birthday today is Kenneth Branagh who turns 41. Susan Dey is 49, Nia Peeples 40, Michael Clarke Duncan 38, Scot Alexander of Dishwalla 30, Puff Johnson 29, Kuniva of D12 23, and Sarah Chang 21. Branagh is listed again.
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County officials to appoint member to incentives review panel
The Comingmorrow County Board of Commissioners will appoint a member to the Public Incentives Review Committee to evaluate future tax abatement requests. The decision is expected at today's meeting with Tuesday’s Journal World noting the selection.
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AS220 in Providence Showcases Diverse Arts Center
An inside look at AS220, a nonprofit arts hub in downtown Providence. The facility offers galleries, living space, studios, a cafe, and classes from screen printing to poetry, fostering a community where artists share talent without judgment. Leaders praise its open, inclusive mission and broad program.
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Ocean's Eleven tops box office with 39.3 million debut
Ocean's Eleven opens at No 1, earning 39.3 million for the weekend to set a December opener record. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone drops to second with 14.8 million, Behind Enemy Lines is third with 8.1 million, Monsters, Inc. earns 6.7 million, and Spy Game 4.6 million.
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First Lady Opens White House Holiday Exhibit
First lady Laura Bush unveils a Holiday themed display at the White House Visitors Center offering a glimpse of its decorations and behind the scenes work. The exhibit includes 40 photographs and a video, highlighting replicas of presidential homes and a 130-pound gingerbread White House from 1800. Public tours are canceled due to terrorism concerns. attendees note the display provides a safe alternative during wartime.
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