Florida town weighs Cuba sister-city link Baracoa
In St Augustine Florida a push to form a sister city relationship with Baracoa Cuba stirs a Cuban American community. Organizers say the historic cities share origins and forts while critics warn of alignment with a communist regime.
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Magellan’s 1519 Voyage Sets World History Turning Point
History journal notes 1519 departure of Ferdinand Magellan from Spain to seek a western route to the Spice Islands. It records 1870 Italian troops seizing Papal States, 1884 Equal Rights Party formation with Belva Lockwood nominated, and 1962 James Meredith enrollment ban at the University of Mississippi by Governor Barnett.
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Sophia Loren and Red Auerbach Birthday Milestones
The item lists Sophia Loren turning 66 and Red Auerbach turning 83, noting Loren’s quote about birth advantages and referencing Joyce Brothers at 72 as part of the birthday roundup.
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What fashions are In this year for juniors
The Journal- World surveys Thursday's 18 and Under section, highlighting fashion trends for junior high crowds and what’s in style this year.
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Swiss town swells as Band of Brothers shoots WWII scenes
Interlaken becomes a giant film set for Spielberg and Hanks as a Swiss town hosts a seven day shoot for the $120 million miniseries Band of Brothers. Extras, locals, and tourists watch the U.S. paratroopers story unfold with military advisers directing a 150-strong Swiss crowd. The project, based on Stephen Ambrose’s book, will air on HBO next year, with most filming at Hatfield Studios in England.
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Private Ryan
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Stephen Ambrose
Easy Company
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United States
Susan Tuveson
Kittery
Maine
Italy's Big Brother logs first sex on show
Two contestants on Italy's Big Brother engaged in sex on camera after days of chatter and meals. Piero Taricone and Cristina Plevani retreated behind a sofa under a yellow curtain for privacy at dawn. Caesar in Beverly Hills notes little interest in modern SNL, while a remastered Sid Caesar collection adds new interviews.
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Caesar Remastered Comedy Collects Classic TV Sketches
Sid Caesar’s best work arrives on remastered videotapes and DVDs with sketches from Your Show of Shows and Caesar’s Hour. He spoke at Boston University upon receipt of a Special Achievement Award, joking it might be April Fools.
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Underdog Cartoon Returns on VHS DVD Collectors Edition
Creator Joe Harris recalls Underdog origin from general Mills mid 1950s to 1964 show. The three video set features Underdog facing famed foes with Wally Cox voicing the hero. Harris notes the anti hero angle and reveals a limited lithograph offer tied to the release.
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Rocky and Bullwinkle
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Mr. Peepers
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