A U.S. Congress switch seen stinging drug makers (Reuters)
Reuters - Drug makers could face an unfriendly
climate in Congress if Democrats take control next year, but no
drastic policy changes are expected to become law while
Republican President Bush holds power.
Make yourself comfortable in “Clean House” (Reuters)
Reuters - After several regional
outings and numerous prizes for its author, including, most
recently, the MacArthur Foundation’s so-called “genius”
fellowship, Sarah Ruhl’s delightful play “The Clean House” has
finally opened in New York, where the Lincoln Center Theater is
giving it an elegant production.
Film producer Beddor finds new career in books (Reuters)
Reuters - Frank Beddor, best known
for producing the comedy film “There’s Something about Mary,”
began writing seven years ago — and says there’s no looking
back.
“Flushed Away” New York Premiere (Fashion Wire Daily)
Fashion Wire Daily - Swooping down a 30-foot inflatable toilet slide, Kate Winslet and Hugh Jackman made a splash at the premiere of “Flushed Away” in New York on Sunday, October 29th. Actors Bill Nighy and Andy Serkis were also spotted at the premiere, along with Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation.
Angelina Jolie may sue Cambodian ex-ally (AP)
AP - An associate of Angelina Jolie has said a lawsuit may be filed on behalf of the Hollywood actress against the head of a Cambodian aid group she alleges misappropriated her donations.
Kazakh anger has yet to ebb over Borat (AP)
AP - Borat beware: Accept an invitation by a top Kazakh official to find out what the country is really like and you could be in for a nasty surprise.
Student finds unpublished Plath poem (AP)
AP - An unpublished sonnet that Sylvia Plath wrote in college while pondering themes in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” will appear Wednesday in a Virginia online literary journal.
McCartneys talk at daughter’s b’day bash (AP)
AP - The ugly divorce battle between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney was put on hold this weekend at their daughter Beatrice’s third birthday party, according to published reports.
Kenny G blows away all musical golfers (AP)
AP - Saxophonist Kenny G has more to brag about than his world-class horn-playing. He’s now the best golfer among music-makers, according to Golf Digest’s ranking of the “Top 100 in Music.”
On the Net: New Comedy Central shows (AP)
AP - As much as any network, Comedy Central has embraced its Web site as a platform not just to advertise its shows, but to present substantial video clips and Web shows unique to the site.
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