March 11 History Highlights From World War II to Madrid Attacks
On March 11 1942 General Douglas MacArthur left the Philippines for Australia promising I shall return a vow fulfilled nearly three years later. The Blizzard of 1888 devastated the northeastern United States with about 400 deaths. In 2004 ten bombs exploded across Madrid’s commuter rail system killing 191 people in an al Qaeda linked attack.
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Australia
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Spain
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Sopranos Season Six Opens With Bold Reintroduction
The Sopranos returns for its sixth season with a dramatic opening using a William Burroughs inspired chant. Viewers are promised shock and challenge as Tony and crew reemerge from under the Hudson River and evolve the mob saga into a pivotal premiere that sets up next week’s episode. The recap notes this is prime television with strong anticipation.
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HBO
Tony
Hudson River
Christopher Moltisanti
Lou Gehrig
William Burroughs
New Jersey Sopranos Tour Showcases Sights and Lore
A four hour On Location Tours excursion in northern New Jersey takes Sopranos fans to landmarks like Satin Dolls in Lodi and Satriale’s in Kearny. The bus stops highlight the Bada Bing, Pizzaland, and other show sites while narrating how Tony Soprano’s world was filmed.
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New Jersey
New York
Marc Baron
Tony Soprano
Manhattan
HBO
Satin Dolls
Route 17
Lodi
Jersey
Garden State
Georgette Blau
Pizzaland
Harrison and Kearny
Sal “Big Pussy
Bonpensiero
Christopher Moltisanti
Anthony Junior
Gareth Edwards
Wales
New York City
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Center
Ground Zero
Edwards
Baron
Jim Washer
London
Tony
Capos
Stacey Thomson
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Journal World contact and staff listings
Community contact details for Journal World include departments for Local news City and County government Kansas University Lawrence schools and more. Staff contacts list managing editor Dennis Anderson senior editor Bill Snead city editor Mike Shields editorial page editor Ann Gardner sports editor Tom Keegan arts editor Mindie Paget entertainment editor Jon Niccum and business editor Mark Fagan with direct emails and phone numbers. News partners 6News World Online and advertising and classifieds lines are provided along with subscription and redelivery information.
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World.com
Lawrence
Dennis Anderson
Danderson
Jworld
Bill Snead
Lsnead
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ljworld
Ann Gardner
Agardner
World
Tom Keegan
Keegan
Mindie Paget
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Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Mark Fagan
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Celebrities vent frustration on Katrina relief tour
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill used a round table with reporters to condemn slow Gulf Coast recovery. Hill, from Jackson Mississippi and McGraw from Delhi Louisiana, blasted politics and leaders while urging accountability. Also: Dan Rather at Harvard discussed Stewart's potential CBS move and Rachel Weisz fronts Burberry London fragrance ads.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tim McGraw
Faith Hill
Gulf Coast
Hill
Jackson
Miss
McGraw
Delhi
Round Table
Cambridge
Mass
Jon Stewart
CBS
60 Minutes
Andy Rooney
Dan Rather
Harvard
Rather
CBS Evening News
Alex.5. Jones
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Shorenstein Center
Stewart
Comedy Central
Rooney
Los Angeles
Birthday ages for celebrities listed in brief note
The item lists birthday ages for Johnny Knoxville 35 Rupert Murdoch 75 Tricia O’Neil 61 Bobby McFerrin 56 Lisa Loeb 38 Terrence Howard 37 Peta Droge 37. The short roster highlights notable figures across entertainment media and acting.
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Johnny Knoxville
Rupert Murdoch
Tricia O'Neil
Bobby McFerrin
Lisa Loeb
Terrence Howard
Peta Droge
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Martina McBride
Alan Jackson
Trisha Yearwood
Oksana Baiul
James Purefoy
National Geographic
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Matthew McConaughey
Jose F Moreno
Ne Ia Iat
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World Online
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Ljworld.com
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Rachel Weisz
Donna Karan
Narciso Rodriguez
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