Lance Bass to Promote Space Week at Johnson Space Center
Former N Sync star Lance Bass returns to Houston to visit NASA's Johnson Space Center and promote space, math and science to students during Huge Space Week. Bass, 24, planned a spaceflight to the ISS but canceled last October after failing to raise about 20 million dollars for a Soyuz mission.
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U N inspector Blix lands book deal on Iraq war
U N inspector Hans Blix, who clashed with the Bush administration over Iraq weapons, has a Pantheon book deal. The volume, due in spring 200, centers on the four months before the invasion and aims to reveal U N diplomacy and procedures. Blix retired last year after three years directing weapons inspections in Iraq.
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Public Cash memorial set for Nashville at Ryman
A public memorial service for Johnny Cash is planned for November 12 at the Ryman Auditorium. The event honors the country music legend who hosted a prime time show more than 30 years ago. Details on participants to come as the Cash family finalizes plans. Cash, 71, died September 12 of respiratory failure from diabetes complications. The memorial will be free.
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Madonna tops children's book list with The English Roses
Madonna debuts at No 5 overall on the US book charts with The English Roses selling 57,369 copies in its first full week, while Dr Phil McGraw’s The Ultimate Weight Solution leads with 215,536 copies.
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History highlights from Sept 26 1940 and other eras
On September 26 1940 the first televised presidential debate occurred in Chicago between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Key historic notes include 1777 British occupation of Philadelphia, 1914 FTC establishment, 1950 UN troops retook Seoul, and 1986 William Rehnquist’s swearing in as 14th chief justice with Antonin Scalia joining the Supreme Court as its 103rd member.
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Birthdays list includes Olivia Newton-John and Serena Williams
Today's notable birthdays include Olivia Newton-John at 55 and Serena Williams at 52. Also listed are fitness expert Jack LaLanne at 89, singer Bryan Ferry at 58, actress Mary Beth Hurt at 55, country singer Carlene Carter at 48, actress Linda Hamilton at 47, and country singer Doug Supernaw at 43.
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Scholastic Targets Adults With Potter Ads Campaign
Scholastic plans October ads aimed at adults ages 18 to 35 to promote Harry Potter. The campaign features bikers skateboarders and couch potatoes in Rolling Stone US Weekly Outside Magazine and Time Out New York. Potter sales reach 11 million three months after Order of the Phoenix release.
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Oldest woman among Carnegie heroes for rescue in pond
Carolyn Kelly, 82, the oldest honoree in Carnegie Hero Fund history, rescued 83-year-old Nina Hutchinson from a pond at Glen Retirement Village in Shreveport Louisiana on September 1 2002. Other 16 recipients include Marguerite Zachary 74 who aided a wounded landlord under sniper fire in Dallas Oregon. Joel Schuneman 40 and Robert Perry 38 who rescued victims after a gas leak explosion in Dearborn Michigan. Rodney Lee Venice 43 of Fenton Missouri posthumously aided a woman during a pistol whip incident in Sunset Hills Missouri on November 19 2000.
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Night concert listings across Kansas City venues
The schedule lists multiple acts performing at venues around Kansas City. The Pawn Shop performs at 9 p.m at Stu’s Midtown Tavern on 925 Iowa. Umphrey’s McGee and The Granada host 9 and 10 p.m sets on Mass Avenue. Shaking Tree and Distance to Empty perform 9 p.m at The Granada. The Bottleneck and The Red Elvises feature 10 p.m and 9 p.m slots at 737 N.H. and Grand Emporium. Other acts include Twiztid with Anybody Killa, DJ Vadim and DJ First Rate at The Jazzhaus and The Bottleneck, plus LeAnn Rimes at Ameristar.
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Wednesday Powerball and Kansas draw results
Lottery brief lists Wednesday Powerball numbers 17 19 20 28 47 with 37 as the Powerball and Thursday Kansas Pick 3 a36 along with Wednesday Super Kansas Cash numbers 5 18 22 24 31 with 6 as the cash ball.
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Prime time lineup features new dramas and familiar faces
Friday night TV showcases three new season staples plus returning shows. Alicia Silverstone stars in Miss Match as a matchmaking attorney. The Handler follows FBI trainer Joe Renato with Joe Pantoliano. Joan of Arcadia stars Amber Tamblyn as a teenage visionary while George Lopez and JAG also feature.
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