California to fund largest state scholarship program ever
Gov Gray Davis is set to sign a 31 billion bill expanding Cal Grants to cover up to full tuition or 9700 annually at private colleges for about 100000 California high school graduates yearly. Eligibility hinges on income limits and GPA, with no repayment required and a good academic standing. The plan targets families earning 33700 or less with a 2.0 GPA or up to 64100 with a 3.0 GPA.
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Daily News offers free afternoon edition in New York
In New York the Daily News launches a free afternoon edition called the Daily News Express to fill a perceived journalism void. The New York Post cuts its price to a quarter from Labor Day, endorsing the move as a strategic pricing shift rather than a feud. Post publisher Ken Chandler reports a about 30 percent rise in newsstand sales on Tuesday through Thursday and says the change was planned prior to News’s launch.
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History Highlights From September 11 Anniversaries
On September 11 notable events include Alexander Hamilton named first treasury secretary in 1789. D H Lawrence born in England in 1885. Miss America pageant debuted on ABC in 1954 with Lee Ann Meriwether crowned Miss California. Khrushchev died in 1971 at 77. Munich Olympics ended in 1972. Allende died in 1973 during a coup in Chile.
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Birthdays in Louisiana this week feature Harry Connick Jr and more
Two days of celebrity birthdays in Louisiana include Harry Connick Jr at 33 and Jimmie Davis at 101. Earl Hoffiman turns 72, Brian De Palma 60, Leo Kotke 55, Virginia Madsen 37, and Moby 35. Harry Connick Jr. is singled out in nightlife chatter.
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Lawrence School Board Considers Short Term Raintree Lease
The Lawrence school board weighs a one year contract to let Raintree Montessori use the former district service center at 3705 Clinton Parkway. The building was upgraded for Rain trees use after a fire destroyed the private school last month and a short term lease expires this week.
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Curtain falls on Cats Broadway run at Winter Garden
Cats ended its nearly 18 year Broadway tenure after 7 485 performances fading from revival, with a benefit for the Actors Fund and a final invitation-only show. The production, famed for its score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and poetry by T S Eliot, grossed over 380 million on Broadway and sparked debate about long-running musicals before announcing the next show Mamma Mia! opening October 18, 2001.
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Pavarotti courted Madonna for duet at Madison Square Garden
Opera star Luciano Pavarotti, 64, says he has long wanted to sing with Madonna. He notes she promised to sing, but is unsure if she was joking or serious. Pavarotti will perform at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
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Snoopy statues to fetch top bid in Schulz tribute sale
More than 50 Snoopy statues created by local artists in St. Paul Minnesota will be auctioned by Sotheby's to honor Charles Schulz. Proceeds fund a permanent bronze sculpture. The sale mirrors Chicago’s Cows on Parade success, which raised millions.
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Freddie Prinze Jr Buys $3 Million LA Home
Freddie Prinze Jr, 24, purchased a five bedroom 4000 square foot residence in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The one story Old World style house built in the 1930s includes a guest house and pool. He is dating Sarah Michelle Gellar and stars in Head Over Heels after roles in Boys and Girls and Down to You.
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Watcher tops box office though revenue trails last year
The Watcher led weekend receipts with 9.1 million from Friday to Sunday, starring Keanu Reeves James Spader and Marisa Tomei. Nurse Betty opened at 7.3 million, while This Is Spinal Tap earned high per screen averages. Overall yearly box office lag continues versus 1999 with potential late summer boosts.
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