Five storytellers win Stephen King contest
Five winners are named for the Stephen King On Writing contest. Kassandra Stirling Matthew Hunt Jason Winter and untitled entries by Jack Skillingstead and Steven B Orkin posted on King s site with no cash prizes. King noted over 1000 entries and urged entrants to brush up their skills.
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Carter Wins 1976 Presidential Election Historic First Deep South Victory
History notes on November 2 1976 when former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter became the first Deep South candidate since the Civil War to win the presidency by defeating incumbent Gerald R Ford. Also recalls George Washington Farewell Address near Princeton in 1783 and North and South Dakota statehood in 1889. Haile Selassie crowned emperor in 1930 and Truman’s 1948 re election upset over Dewey.
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Birthdays today include notable figures from music and politics
The list notes kd lang at 40.5, Charlie Walker at 75, Patrick Buchanan at 63, Stefanie Powers at 59, Shere Hite at 59, Keith Emerson at 57, and David Schwimmer at 35, reflecting varied careers from singer and commentator to author and actor.
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Doctors Who Suffer Migraines Help Headache Victims
The Health page notes many headache specialists endure migraines themselves and work to aid patients facing grinding, merciless headaches. The piece highlights the real burden on doctors and the hope offered by medical insight in migraine care.
Crystal voices Mike Wazowski in Monsters Inc tie to NYC relief
Billy Crystal, a Long Island native and New York icon, helps with the Concert for New York City at Madison Square Garden six weeks after the disaster. He voices Mike Wazowski, a one eyed green monster, in Disney Pixar's Monsters Inc, describing the project as a blend of humor and humanity.
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Disney Versus DreamWorks Clash Over Animated DVD and Theater Releases
Hollywood reports a clash as Disney launches Monsters Inc in theaters while DreamWorks pushes Shrek on DVD with a major ad push. The two major CG family films compete for opening weekend impact, amid industry debate on DVD release timing and past rival tactics.
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ABC sets first of its kind for rebroadcast deal on cable
ABC Entertainment will rebroadcast the Sally Field drama The Court on its cable networks after a Wednesday deal with Warner Bros. The pact includes royalties for writers and actors if reruns occur, and a formula linking initial air value to later syndication potential. Mark Pedowitz calls it a precedent setting win for network studio and creatives.
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