First day of Gaza pullout marked by tears and protests
Israel faced a tense first day of its Gaza withdrawal as Prime Minister Sharon urged unity amid choirs of protest. Soldiers and police enforced eviction notices while settlers and supporters clashed with demonstrators, with Neve Dekalim a focal point of resistance and hundreds of families preparing to leave by the Wednesday deadline.
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Rabbi says most Jews back Gaza withdrawal and peace progress
Rabbi Jeff Portman says American Jews and Israelis largely support withdrawing from Gaza, citing multiple polls. He notes Gaza has limited historical ties for Israelis and that concessions ease peace talks, with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon seen as pragmatic. Jerry Sorokin suggests PA negotiations might have improved outcomes.
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Authors auction to name characters raises funds for free speech
Pulitzer winner Michael Chabon leads a group of best selling authors including Stephen King John Grisham and Andrew Sean Greer in selling the right to name characters in their new novels. Proceeds go to the First Amendment Project defending free speech. Auction runs Sept 1 for 25 days on eBay Giving Works.
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Today’s birthdays list notable film and TV figures
A compiled rundown highlights birthdays of Robert Culp Julie Newmar Bob Balaban Lesley Ann Warren Reginald VelJohnson Kathie Lee Gifford J T Taylor James Camera Tim Farriss Angela Bassett Madonna Laura Innes Timothy Hutton Emily Robison Vanessa Carlton Shawn Pyfram and others with ages ranging from 19 to 75.
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Time picks 25 influential Hispanics in America
Time Magazine names 25 influential Hispanics including Jennifer Lopez Alberto Gonzales George Lopez and Robert Rodriguez. Gonzales is the first Hispanic attorney general born to migrant workers in San Antonio. Lopez stars in a long running network sitcom joined by Valdes-Rodriguez Martinez and Rodriguez among the honorees.
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Bill Clinton Jazz Collection Slated for Release
The Clinton Presidential Foundation plans an 11 track CD titled The Bill Clinton Collection Selections from the Clinton Music Room. Skip Rutherford said mass production has begun and the disc will go on sale in about a month to five weeks as the first in a series of Clinton favorites.
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Gilliam’s two films set to open back to back
Director Terry Gilliam ends a seven year dry spell with two releases. Tideland debuts at the Toronto festival next month, about a girl sheltered from a drug-addicted father by imaginary friends. The Brothers Grimm, starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, opens next week after a year-long hold due to a dispute with Dimension Films head Bob Weinstein.
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Voight Replaces Holm in Pope John Paul II Miniseries
Jon Voight replaces Ian Holm in CBS four hour miniseries Pope John Paul II shot in Krakow Poland and Vatican City production begins. Cary Elwes portrays the younger Karol Wojtyla in the project with CBS confirming Holm left for personal reasons.
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