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Gates, who also dug up family history stories for each person, offered a sneak preview of the special before an audience of 500-plus with Kiss 104.1 syndicated talk-show host Tom Joyner. Others who took part in the second special included Chris Rock, Morgan Freeman, Tina Turner and Don Cheadle. The special airs in two parts on Georgia Public Broadcasting Feb. 6 and 13. ON MY IPOD & TIVO Amanda Diva, rapper, poet, TV and radio personality: "On the iPod, there's Lupe Fiasco's 'The Cool.' I love jazz, and I saw a great Wynton Marsalis program that made me want to download this album he and his father did of all of the 'Peanuts' songs, 'Joe Cool's Blues'. Freeway, [Beanie Sigel] and [DJ] Drama's 'Gangsta Grillz.' And [her own EP] 'Life Experience.' … You know what's funny? Before you make your own music you can't imagine listening to your own music — until you have it.
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Whitney Point voters approve sewer connection
Residents in the Whitney Point Central School District voted 278 to 14 Tuesday to approve a $400,000 project to connect the districts buildings to the Village of Whitney Points new sewage system. Work in the plan encompasses formally abandoning the existing septic systems and connecting to the new sanitation system, in preparation for the actual hookup to the municipal sewer system early next year. The district anticipates receiving about 98 percent reimbursement from state aid for
the project. The remainder of the project will be paid with funds available as the result of debt reduction. Village Mayor Gerald Whitehead said it was imperative that the school district connect to the new system that is being officially dedicated Thursday. George Basler .
Your guide to the weekend’s Barclays Premier League action
Alex McLeish, the Birmingham manager, has been encouraging his forwards because his team have scored only twice in five matches. Derby could give debuts to Roy Carroll, the goalkeeper, and Alan Stubbs, the defender, after their deadline-day signings, while Lewin Nyatanga is available after suspension. Birmingham City (possible; 4-4-2): Maik Taylor - S Kelly, L Ridgewell, R Schmitz, D Murphy – S Larsson, D Johnson, F Muamba, O Kapo – C Jerome, J McFadden. Injuries and suspensions: B Oubina (knee), M Nafti (Tunisia duty), R Jaidi (Tunisia duty). Derby County (possible; 4-4-2): R Carroll – D Leacock, D Moore, A Stubbs, L Nyatanga – C Fagan, H Ghaly, R Savage, S Pearson – K Miller, R Earnshaw. Injuries and suspensions: J McEveley (knee), T Mears (shin), D Mills (knee), C Davis (hamstring), D Jones (hernia).
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