Today in History Jan 29 milestones across nations
On January 29 historical events include Britain's King George II death at Windsor Castle ending a reign spanning revolutions. Edgar Allan Poe published The Raven in 1845. Kansas entered the Union as the 34th state in 1861. In 1936 Cooperstown welcomed Hall of Fame inductees Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. A 1996 fire destroyed La Fenice opera house in Venice.
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SAG Awards Honor Queen and Whitaker Lead Acting Wins
Helen Mirren won best actress for The Queen and Forest Whitaker best actor for The Last King of Scotland at the SAG Awards. Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy took supporting honors for Dreamgirls, while Little Miss Sunshine won best film ensemble.
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Screen Actors Guild Award Winners Highlight 2006 Honors
Forest Whitaker and Helen Mirren led film awards for The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, while Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson earned supporting honors. Jeremy Irons and Mirren won for movie or miniseries categories. Laurie and Wilson earned drama recognitions. Baldwin and Ferrera topped comedy. Hudson rose from American Idol fame to star status with Dreamgirls, thanking co stars Murphy Foxx and Knowles.
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Journal World contact guide for readers and departments
The Lawrence Journal World provides story ideas contact options via email and a feedback form on ljworld com. Department phone lines include Local News 832 7154 City Government 832 6362 County Government 832 6352 KU 832 7145 Lawrence Schools 832 7155 Business 832 7188 Sports 832 7147 Arts 832 7178 Letters 832 7153 Obituaries 832 7154 832 6349 Photo Reprints 832 6397 Outside Lawrence 800 578 8748.
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Editors and contact lines for the Lawrence Journal-World staff
The notice lists editors with direct lines and emails including Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Karrey Britt Ann Gardner Tom Keegan Mindie Paget Jon Niccum and Mark Fagan. It also covers News Partners 6News World Online and other contacts with their emails and phone numbers and a subscriptions help line and redelivery guarantee.
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Epic Movie Tops Box Office as Oscar Noms Boost Weeknd
The spoof Epic Movie lead the box office with 19.2 million, followed by Smokin Aces at 14.3 million and Night at the Museum at 9.5 million. Oscar nominated films Dreamgirls Pan's Labyrinth The Queen The Departed also posted solid showings amid the Academy buzz.
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Will Smith hailed with Modern Master Award at Santa Barbara fest
Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors Will Smith for his craft as star of The Pursuit of Happyness. He notes patience and compassion make a good father as he promotes the film with co star Jaden Smith at the Arlington Theatre.
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Birthday milestones for celebrities
Actor Tom Selleck turns 62, Talk show host Oprah Winfrey reaches 53, Olympic diver Greg Louganis becomes 47, Edward Burns ages to 39, Heather Graham hits 37, Blues singer Jonny Lang reaches 26.
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Heather Graham
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