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By CJP | July 17, 2008
 Good morning, Janes! On the list of prudent behaviors for living life, let's add, "Don't mess with the writers until the script comes in," next to, "Be nice to your waiter until your food arrives." It just makes sense, doesn't it?
It may be too late for Dr. Izzie Stevens, Katherine Heigle's character on Gray's Anatomy. It seems Izzie's getting a brain tumor following Heigle's announcement that she didn't deserve an Emmy because her scripts didn't warrant an award. Maybe playing a brain tumor patient will make her feel better? Those ironies and more await you in the Morning Jane...
Top Domestic Story: Campaign 2008
- When Barack Obama goes overseas next week, he'll have more than a little baggage coming along, namely the three network anchors, none of whom went with McCain on his trip across the pond. The good news- they'll be there for the crowds and adulation. The bad news- they'll be there for gaffes and goofs. Live by the press, die by the press, people! [IHT]
- Obama will likely get a warm reception in Iraq. Although one Iraq general worried about Obam's plan to pull out troops, he says, "I like him. Heβs young. Very active. We would all be very happy if he was elected president." An Iraqi government official adds, "I find Obama very close to my heart.β [New York Times]
- Carly Fiorina met with about 25 Clinton fundraisers in New York yesterday to talk foreign policy, paid maternity leave and equal pay. One topic not covered with the women, who still can't get on board with a "President Obama," was abortion. Said Fiorina, "This was not a one-issue crowd.ββ [Wall Street Journal]
Top International Story: Pope Benedict warned a huge crowd of young Australian Catholics about the effects of "insatiable consumption" and environmental damage, saying, "Our world has grown weary of greed, exploitation and division, of the tedium of false idols and piecemeal responses, and the pain of false promises." Roger that, Pontiff! [BBC]
Applications to colleges in New Orleans have spiked so much since Hurricane Katrina that one, Tulane, had to shut down its online admissions process. The rough conditions in some parts of the city are actually attracting, not discouraging college-bound students. "These kids are coming down intent on getting the city back on its feet." [USA Today]
Ratings ploy or just desserts? Either way, Izzie Stevens may not be long for this world... [US Magazine]
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