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...stopped incorporating all but the most prosaic editorial comments into the draft. Like if our adviser tells me to “re-think the thrust of my second chapter” or “develop a more consistent voice in the introduction,” I nod politely and leave things the way they are. If he tells me that “accept” should be “except,” I guess I’ll make that change...
...Hamid Karzai might be getting mixed political reviews from his countrymen, but during the Afghan leader's recent visit to the West his fashion sense won him raves. Here's the lowdown on his layers: 1. Karakul cap: a nod to the people of northern Afghanistan. 2. Chapan: the silk robe is an aristocratic tradition. 3. Western jacket: a symbol of East-West unity. 4. Piran-tunban: a tunic-and-trousers combo worn by southern Afghans. 'With his dress,' says Akbar Ahmed, professor of Islamic studies at American University, Washington, D.C., 'he wants to revive the best of Afghan culture...
Martin is the likeliest candidate to get the nod...
BIGGEST OMISSION Moulin Rouge got eight nominations (tied for second most), but the ones it missed out on were the most surprising. The year's most honored musical failed to snag a nomination for either Best Score or Best Song. And despite the Best Picture nod, director Baz Luhrmann was passed over. Moulin Rouge may not have been the best directed film of the year, but it was certainly the most directed...
...TIME: Were you disappointed Monsoon Wedding didn't get the Oscar nod? Nair: My cup runneth over. The euphoria and the way people are impacted by the film is amazing. And I'm thrilled about Lagaan's nomination.We have such a vibrant film culture, and it's about time the West woke...