Duchess of York rose renamed to boost sales amid scandal
Rose grower Pat Dixon told the London Independent that the Duchess of York patio rose, bred in Northern Ireland and once the third most popular in 1992, was dropped from catalogs after photographs of Sarah Ferguson at a French villa damaged her image. He surveyed growers and most felt a different name would sell better, though Dixon laments the change. The duchess and Prince Andrew separated after the scandal, living apart for 21 months.
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Telethon pledges hit eleven million for UNCF
Lou Rawls opened the 14th Parade of Stars telethon for the United Negro College Fund pledges reaching about 11 million as the event nears its 120 million all time total. The seven hour telethon featured stars like Michael Jordan Eddie Murphy Gladys Knight Anita Baker Teddy Pendergrass Patti LaBelle Michael Bolton LL Cool J Alex Trebek and Ed McMahon.
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Justices wear wigs in Washington Opera cameo
Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared as extras in The Washington Opera in Ariadne auf Naxos. They spent about one hour and 25 minutes on stage reacting to a play within a play, without speaking or singing.
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Giuliani’s son to appear on Letterman show parody
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will appear on David Letterman’s Late Show with no real Andrew presence after a look alike was used on the air. The seven year old Andrew previously joined his father at a mayoral lectern and recited the oath, poking his fist in celebration.
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Anchorwoman McFadden Kicks Off Shoes At Desk
Cynthia McFadden, outgoing Court TV anchor, says she speaks more conversationally without shoes. She plans to join ABC News in February after admiring Walter Cronkite. McFadden, 37, is up for two ACE cable TV awards this Sunday in a group tribute.
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Sothebys plots to auction a vampire killing kit hoax
Sothebys in New York catalogs an elaborate vampire killing set by a supposed Professor Ernst Blomberg. Experts say the case is mid 19th century English, the pistol cross is recent, and the item is a pastiche likely assembled in the U S to make money. Proceeds go to an anonymous owner with expected bids of three to four thousand dollars.
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History notes Jan 10 highlights from 1776 to 1967
On January 10 notable events include Thomas Paine's 1776 call for independence and the first Black elected U S Senator by popular vote, Edward Brooke, taking his seat in 1967. In 1912 Globe Arizona residents learned rumors of barber price hikes were false.
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Hilton odds favor Spielberg for Oscar Best Picture and Director
Las Vegas Hilton sports odds list Schindler's List as Best Picture favorite and Steven Spielberg as likely Best Director. The Piano places second in both categories with 6-5 and 3-1 odds, while Tom Hanks and Daniel Day-Lewis lead Best Actor at 6-5 each for Philadelphia and In the Name of the Father.
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Arizona Lotto Draw Results With No Jackpot
Saturday's Arizona Lotto produced no top prize winner as six numbers did not match. Five numbers matched by 51 tickets, four numbers hit 2,661 tickets, and three numbers matched by 43,663 players with prizes of $1,539.10, $61.90, and $2 respectively. Drawing numbers were 10 20 24 26 39 41.
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