Memorial visitation for Frederik Meijer in Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer, founder of Meijer Inc and a pioneer of the supercenter format, died at 91 after a stroke. A private memorial is planned for Wednesday, with an eight hour public visitation from 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The Meijer legacy includes 180 stores across five states and annual sales of about $15 billion by 2009.
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Wyclef Jean defends Yele Haiti after quake response
Wyclef Jean says his Yele Haiti Foundation effectively responded to the quake disaster with an orphanage rebuild and outdoor toilet and shower facilities in Port-au-Prince slums. The New York Post questions how $16 million raised in 2010 was spent, noting a Florida firm payment and limited emergency aid.
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Twilight continues box office lead with 42 million weekend
Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 earned 42 million over the three day weekend and 62.3 million over five days, lifting domestic totals to 221.3 million and worldwide to 489.3 million. The Muppets opened second with 29.5 million for the weekend and 42 million for five days.
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Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 Tops Box Office
The Twilight Saga film leads with 42 million dollars domestic and 71.5 million international. The Muppets follow with 29.5 million, while Happy Feet Two earns 13.4 million and Hugo 11.4 million. Jack and Jill and Immortals also place, with Puss in Boots at 75 million and The Descendants at 72 million.
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Illinois Lottery Draws Report Numbers and Jackpots
Illinois midday and evening draws list Pick Three and Pick Four results, Little Lotto, Lotto, Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots. Included are Missouri and Kentucky picks with Show MeCash results. Powerball stands at 31 million dollars.
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Today in History November 28 2011 highlights
Key events include JFK dedicating the CIA headquarters in Langley in 1961. Magellan reached the Pacific in 1520. Missouri joins the Confederacy in 1861. Cocoanut Grove fire kills 492 in 1942. Enron collapse and CIA agent found in 2001. NATO summit notes in Latvia 2006. UN extends multinational force mandate.
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Southern Call for Accuracy Tips and Contact Numbers
A reader guidance item from The Southern urges readers to report inaccuracies and provides three phone numbers, 618-351-5033, 618-351-5807, and 618-351-5078, for submitting corrections or concerns about the paper. The note emphasizes accuracy and reader involvement in quality control.
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