Bargaining Leverage of Re-engagement with the US | News Center PK

In the changed geo-political scenario and failure of American pressure, Pakistan has a strong bargaining leverage as compared to the United States in convincing American counterparts for their favourable terms and conditions

3-D 'Three Musketeers' isn't too sharp

Of the 20-plus adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' 1844 best-seller, Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" may be the biggest budgeted of the bunch but is mainly notable for being the first 3-D version of the tale. A fantastical "Pirates of the Caribbean" vibe is somewhat incongruously grafted on to what has always been a decidedly earthbound tale of sword-play and derring-do in early 18th-century Europe, and while the strength of this long-established cultural brand remains potent, it's unlikely to translate into a money-spinning franchise along Pirate lines.

Ballroom battle is between judges on 'DWTS'

Monday night kicked off classical week on “Dancing With the Stars” — allegedly. Sure, there was a 46-member orchestra on hand delivering tunes far more suited to the ballroom than the usual fare, but by the end of the evening, it was clear that another theme had taken over the show.

Oscar blog: A blow-by-blow of the night’s action

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Will a predictable Oscar night spoil all the fun?

Did you know that the Academy Awards’ sealed envelope didn’t come along until 1941? That means surprises, at least in the early years of Oscar, weren’t always the point of the big night. One year early on The Los Angeles Times actually printed the names of the winners before the ceremony. Oops.