National
Republicans reassemble for condensed convention
After canceling many of their original plans in the wake of Hurricane Gustav’s strike on the Gulf Coast, Republicans have been working to sustain a national convention itinerary that will restore the public’s attention to the GOP and project a strong image of the incumbent party.
Monday’s scripted schedule was compressed by the campaign organizers, who sought to show sensitivity to those affected by the storm by limiting the convention’s celebratory atmosphere and emphasizing the more business-related aspects of the meeting.
At the convention on Monday, Republicans encouraged delegates and party members to donate to the Red Cross for hurricane relief.
News of the convention was also overshadowed by the announcement that the 17-year-old daughter of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is five months pregnant. The revelation led some to question Senator McCain’s thoroughness in vetting his running mate, though Senator McCain responded with a statement that he was aware of the matter when he made his decision.
Last night’s convention activities included a video-broadcasted speech by President Bush and an appearance by Democrat-turned-independent Senator Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut.
McCain is still expected to speak on Thursday.
“Voiceover King” Don LaFontaine Is Dead at 68
Legendary voiceover professional Don LaFontaine, whose voice was used in trailers for more than 5,000 movies, died on Monday in Los Angeles.
LaFontaine, 68, died at Cedar-Sinai Medical Centre from complications resulting from a collapsed lung.
LaFontaine’s 25-year career in the entertainment industry made his deep and booming voice one of the most recognizable voices in movie trailers, radio spots and TV commercials across America.
He is survived by his wife, Nita Whitaker, and three children, Christine, Skye and Elyse.
Campus
Cancer seminar series begins on campus
The Siteman Cancer Center Seminar Series began today at noon with a lecture by Susan Curry, dean at the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa.
The series will continue tomorrow with a speech by Curry entitled “Meeting Public Health Challenges in Prevention Research, Practice and Policy,” given at noon in room 132 of Goldfarb Hall.
Mace L. Rothenberg, professor of medicine at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine, will also be delivering an address on Thursday, entitled “Pancreatic Cancer: Is There any Reason for Hope?” The lecture will be given at 8 p.m. in the Clopton Auditorium, 4950 Children’s Place.
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