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...Chief Justice had misused his office to get his son into the police force and to obtain other benefits-allegations Chaudhry denies. The Chief Justice has a reputation for incorruptibility and for defending the rights of the weak. But Chaudhry has also crossed the government repeatedly. He blocked the sale of state-owned Pakistan Steel Mills, citing irregularities in the privatization process. He launched embarrassing investigations into missing persons detained by local intelligence agencies. Most importantly, the Chief Justice said publicly that he did not believe Musharraf could constitutionally continue as army chief beyond his current term as President. Coming...
...clutch of U.K. clothing chains like Miss Selfridge and Wallis, is watching a spot about the latest fashion collection to hit Topshop, the jewel in Arcadia's crown. The much-ballyhooed line inspired by Kate Moss - the supermodel's own wardrobe formed the basis of the designs - went on sale the previous night at the chain's flagship store in London. Basking in the nonstop Moss-fueled coverage, Green can't help but smile: "You couldn't dream for a better start," he says. And on May 9, the hype hopped the Atlantic when Barneys, one of New York City...
...movie audience has been on a post-Lenten fast lately. Last weekend's total take at the domestic box office was only $77.7 million - a most unlucky number for the studios dumping their clearance-sale titles on an apathetic market. For filmgoers, this was the purge before the binge. A heady month is ahead, with Shrek the Third and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ready to pick the public's pockets. And this weekend: Spider-Man 3, which on its own is guaranteed to top last weekend's cume. Anything under a $100 million launch would...
...sweet-smelling sandalwood trees, for instance, over the past decades. If that trend continues, it will be even harder for fragrance-and-flavor companies to develop the next blockbuster smell or taste. Already, for every five to 10 samples perfumers dream up and perfect, just one generates a sale...
Conventional book publishing, of course, has marketing and distribution muscle that no self-publisher can match, and Kaufmann hasn't ruled it out. In the meantime, a replica of her "Glidehouse" remains on display at the National Building Museum in Washington. On sale at the museum's bookstore: Prefab Green...