| Summer movie preview
Every summer brings its bumper crop of sequels and remakes. But the summer of '07 seems to be going for the gold: It began with a sequel last weekend ("Spider-Man 3") and it comes to an end with both a sequel ("Mr. Bean's Holiday") and a remake ("Halloween") on Labor Day weekend.Nothing says more about what's to come in the days ahead as virtually every weekend of the summer will involve at least some form of prior cinema acquaintance.Familiarity may breed contempt in some quarters, but where Hollywood is concerned, it's strictly love at second (and third and fourth and ...) sight.Following is a look at how much love will be dispensed over the long hot-weather haul, beginning next weekend and continuing through August.May 18• Captivity: Here's an original thought for a horror movie -- arrange for a beautiful fashion model (Elisha Cuthbert) to become kidnapped by a sadistic serial killer, then subject her to an array of tortures.• Shrek the Third: The flatulent ogre (Mike Myers) returns for his third outburst, this time in his new role as Far, Far Away royalty, courtesy that "Shrek 2" marriage to the Princess (Cameron Diaz).
Katrina dead mourned two years on
NEW Orleans has mourned the huge losses inflicted by Hurricane Katrina two years ago, as US President George W. Bush sought to dispel lingering anger, vowing better days lay ahead. Scores of tiny blue hand bells tinkled, as Mayor Ray Nagin led a poignant memorial service to the 1500 dead across the Gulf Coast and remembered the devastation which laid waste whole communities. Two years on, much of the city famed for its jazz and Creole cooking still lies abandoned after surging seas whipped up by the hurricane breached its levees on August 29, 2005. Mr Bush, who was sharply criticised for failing to respond swiftly to the enormous tragedy unfolding before the nation's eyes, paid his 15th visit to the city since the storm hit. "New Orleans, better days are ahead,'' he said during a visit to a school had been submerged.
AUDIO from Medialink and the Canned Food Alliance: Healthy, Easy, Back-to-School Meals With a 'Can'-Do Attitude
Even if it's time to put away the bathing suits and break out the backpacks, it doesn't mean that our busy "back to school" schedules have to include eating less healthy because it's quicker. Instead, pull the can opener out of the drawer and open up convenient, healthy possibilities. Listen to this report from the Canned Food Alliance at: http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=33790 Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com. 08CH07-0125 .
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