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    • BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18:  People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve. From Getty Images.

      BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.

    • Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by Reuters.

      Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.

    • A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.

    • BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30:  A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. From Getty Images.

      BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

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    • Anti-government protesters leave Suvarnabhumi airport Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of anti-government protesters who occupied and shut down Bangkok's main international airport for a week began leaving today as their leaders declared victory after a court verdict disbanding the ruling party. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.

      Anti-government protesters leave Suvarnabhumi airport Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of anti-government protesters who occupied and shut down Bangkok's main international airport for a week began leaving today as their leaders declared victory after a court verdict disbanding the ruling party.

    • A young refugee from Myanmar sits on a bus as he arrives for a demonstration outside the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR) office in Kuala Lumpur December 3, 2008, before he was turned away by the police. About 150 Myanmarese of ethnic Rohingya origin gathered outside the UNHCR office on Wednesday to demand for their basic and fundamental rights, and assistance to their problems. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A young refugee from Myanmar sits on a bus as he arrives for a demonstration outside the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR) office in Kuala Lumpur December 3, 2008, before he was turned away by the police. About 150 Myanmarese of ethnic Rohingya origin gathered outside the UNHCR office on Wednesday to demand for their basic and fundamental rights, and assistance to their problems.

    • NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02:  Television personality Soledad O'Brien attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City. From Getty Images.

      NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Television personality Soledad O'Brien attends the Room to Grow 10th Anniversary benefit gala at Christie's on December 2, 2008 in New York City.

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    • Policemen stand guard at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, August 11, 2008. Olympic organisers vowed to tighten security in central Beijing on Sunday after an American tourist died in a stabbing attack, but they insisted the Chinese capital was safe and Western sightseers were unfazed. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Policemen stand guard at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, August 11, 2008. Olympic organisers vowed to tighten security in central Beijing on Sunday after an American tourist died in a stabbing attack, but they insisted the Chinese capital was safe and Western sightseers were unfazed.

    • DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy. From Getty Images.

      DETROIT - NOVEMBER 20: Shuttered homes and businesses line a downtown street November 20, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. An estimated one in three Detroiters lives in poverty, making the city the poorest large city in America. The Big Three U.S. automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, are appearing this week in Washington to ask for federal funds to curb to decline of the American auto industry. Detroit, home to the big three, would be hardest hit if the government lets the auto makers fall into bankruptcy.

    • Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World." From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      Actor Viggo Mortensen gestures during a news conference to promote his latest film "Alatriste" in Tokyo on December 1, 2008. The film will be on the screens on December 13. Alatriste, played in the film by 47 year old US actor, is a unscrupulous 17th century adventurer in the movie, set in Spain's "golden age" under King Philip IV which coincided with the emergence of artistic giants such as Velasquez and the development of the "New World."

    • Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Chelsea Clinton (L) and former US President Bill Clinton watch as US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the National Building Museum in Washington June 7, 2008. Clinton endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to be the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate on Saturday and suspended her own White House bid less than a week after the Illinois senator secured enough support to win the nomination. Clinton's endorsement of Obama in a speech at the National Building Museum marked the beginning of efforts to reunite the Democratic Party after a long and divisive campaign battle that ended on Tuesday when Obama won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.

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Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is interviewed in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
7 months ago: Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is interviewed in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable.
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  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 9:  Screen Actors Guild (SAG) members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations outside the Screen Actors Guild National Headquarters June 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Bargaining resumed today between the Screen Actors Guild and representatives of the largest movie and television companies, 21 days before the guild contract expires. Representatives of the SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have held six negotiating sessions since bargaining resumed May 28 in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the 100-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike which crippled production and sent shock waves through the economy last year. SAG has not set a date for a strike authorization vote. From Getty Images.
  • Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg wears a Writers Guild of America lapel pin (L) and a SAG pin on his lapels as he arrives at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles in this January 27, 2008 file photo. Rosenberg, married to "CSI" star Marg Helgenberger, spoke to Reuters May 6, 2008 just after the studios broke off those negotiations, accusing the union of thrusting talks into "reverse" with "unreasonable demands". Picture taken January 27, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is interviewed in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is interviewed in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is seen in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008, prior to being interviewed. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • Writers Guild of American West President Patric M. Verrone is interviewed in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2008. During the recent writers strike that virtually paralyzed television production for three months, Verrone learned the value of the Internet. It was his job as president of the Writers Guild of America, West, to keep his members unified during the highly public, 100-day strike, and the Internet proved invaluable. From AP Photo by Lawrence Jackson.
  • In this image provided by NBC former Presidential Candidate Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (right) appears on "Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update" with Seth Meyers (left) Saturday March 1, 2008  to explain the collapse of his campaign -- blaming his 1997 hosting appearance during which he donned a dress. It was the third consecutive "SNL" episode featuring a presidential contender. Republican candidate Mike Huckabee appeared on "Weekend Update" last week. On a November episode of "SNL," the last before the Writers Guild of America strike, Obama played himself as a guest at a party thrown by Hillary and Bill Clinton. From AP Photo by Dana Edelson.
  • Kristen Chenoweth arrives at the 10th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., in this Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 file photo. The Writers Guild of America strike that paralyzed the entertainment industry for months before ending last week doesn't appear to have slowed Oscar's progress a bit. Round-the-clock preparations are under way for Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony. Sets are being built. Credentials are being issued. A stretch of Hollywood Boulevard is closed. Rehearsals have begun. Oscar's head honchos traded their offices at the Kodak Theatre Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008,  for a seat inside the landmark Capitol Records building, where conductor Bill Conti and his 61-piece orchestra practiced the year's nominated songs. Joining them was Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and singer Marlon Saunders, who are set to perform "That's How You Know" from the movie "Enchanted." From AP Photo by Chris Pizzello.
  • This image provided by CBS shows "NCIS" writers returning to work, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at their Sunset & Gower studios in Los Angeles, following the announcement that seven additional episodes of NCIS will be produced this season. One day after the Writers Guild of America voted to end the walkout, writers on idled TV shows were back at the studios, reviewing projects with executives or pestering their agents to set up meetings. From AP Photo by MONTY BRINTON.
  • Eddie Gorodetski, a writer on CBS's "Two and A Half Men," walks to work at Warner Bros. Studios, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Burbank, Calif. Members of the Writers Guild of America members voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to lift the union's strike order, allowing the industry to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas. From AP Photo by Ric Francis.
  • An unidentified member of The Writers Guild of America drops her vote in the ballot box at Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California after voting in a special election  February 12, 2008, with the expectation that a 14-week-old strike against major film and TV studios will be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • British born writer and actress Tracey Ullman smiles after voting at the Writers Guild of America  special election in Beverly Hills, California February 12, 2008, with the expectation that a 14-week-old strike against major film and TV studios will be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • British born writer and actress Tracey Ullman speaks with reporters after voting at the Writers Guild of America special election in Beverly Hills, California February 12, 2008, with the expectation that a 14-week-old strike against major film and TV studios will be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An unidentified  member of The Writers Guild of America holds his child as he drops his vote in the ballot box at Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California after voting in a special election  February 12, 2008, with the expectation that a 14-week-old strike against major film and TV studios will be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Greg Fields, a  member of The Writers Guild of America, lets his 3-year-old son Caelan drops his vote in the ballot box at Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California after voting in a special election February 12, 2008, with the expectation that a 14-week-old strike against major film and TV studios will be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Writers Guild of America member Bradford Winters makes a telephone call in his New York office as he goes back to work on a new NBC television series "The Philanthropist," Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008. Members of the Writers Guild of America members voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to lift the union's strike order, allowing the industry to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas. From AP Photo by RICHARD DREW.
  • Writers Guild of America member Bradford Winters unpacks his laptop and papers in his New York office as he goes back to work on a new NBC television series "The Philanthropist," Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008. Members of the Writers Guild of America members voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to lift the union's strike order, allowing the industry to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas. From AP Photo by RICHARD DREW.
  • Writers Guild of America member Bradford Winters checks his laptop in his New York office as he goes back to work on a new NBC television series "The Philanthropist," Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008. Members of the Writers Guild of America voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to lift the union's strike order, allowing the industry to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas. From AP Photo by RICHARD DREW.
  • Members of The Writers Guild of America talk outside the Writers Guild Theater after voting in a special election in Beverly Hills, California, February 12, 2008. Film and television writers voted on Tuesday whether to immediately end a 14-week strike against major studios pending formal ratification of a contract deal, but there was little doubt the walkout would be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Sean O'Byrne (L) and Steve Rivele, members of The Writers Guild of America, talk outside the Writers Guild Theater after voting in a special election in Beverly Hills, California, February 12, 2008. Film and television writers voted on Tuesday whether to immediately end a 14-week strike against major studios pending formal ratification of a contract deal, but there was little doubt the walkout would be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • An unidentified member of The Writers Guild of America walks past a sign on her way to a voting booth at a special election at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California, February 12, 2008. Film and television writers voted on Tuesday whether to immediately end a 14-week strike against major studios pending formal ratification of a contract deal, but there was little doubt the walkout would be lifted. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A ballot and envelope similar to those used in a Writers Guild of America (WGA) East membership vote that was given to Reuters can be seen in New York February 12, 2008. The WGA East and WGA West are voting today whether or not to end their long strike and return to work. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • A ballot and envelope similar to those used in a Writers Guild of America (WGA) East membership vote that was given to Reuters can be seen in New York February 12, 2008. The WGA East and WGA West are voting today whether or not to end their long strike and return to work. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Copies of the proxy ballot that Writers Guild of America members can use to vote on lifting a restraining order and ending the strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, are pictured in Los Angeles February 12, 2008. Members can fax the ballot to Writers Guild of America offices or vote in person in Los Angeles and New York. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.


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Anti-government protesters leave Suvarnabhumi airport Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of anti-government protesters who occupied and shut down Bangkok's main international airport for a week began leaving today as their leaders declared victory after a court verdict disbanding the ruling party. From AP Photo by Ed Wray.

Anti-government protesters leave Suvarnabhumi airport Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of anti-government protesters who occupied and shut down Bangkok's main international airport for a week began leaving today as their leaders declared victory after a court verdict disbanding the ruling party.

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Anti-government demonstrators  leave Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. From AP Photo by Wason Wanichakorn.

Anti-government demonstrators leave Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.

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Two unidentified anti-government demonstrators leave Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. From AP Photo by Wason Wanichakorn.

Two unidentified anti-government demonstrators leave Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.

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Protesters leave with their belongings at the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. From AP Photo by Vincent Thian.

Protesters leave with their belongings at the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.

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An anti-government protester cleans the ground as they prepare to leave Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. From AP Photo by Vincent Thian.

An anti-government protester cleans the ground as they prepare to leave Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.

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Airport staff inspects the ticketing counter at the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom. From AP Photo by Vincent Thian.

Airport staff inspects the ticketing counter at the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Victorious anti-government protesters lifted their siege of Bangkok's two airports Wednesday while the ousted government's leaders met to decide on a caretaker prime minister to lead the politically chaotic kingdom.

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U.S. actress Daryl Hannah talks to the media before leaving Brisbane, Australia on a voyage to disrupt Japanese whalers in Antarctic waters, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Hannah, an environmental activist, who will sail on the U.S.-based conservation group Sea Shepherd's flagship, "Steve Irwin," said the whaling industry could be shut down if conservationists worked together and governments enforced anti-whaling laws. From AP Photo by Tertius Pickard.

U.S. actress Daryl Hannah talks to the media before leaving Brisbane, Australia on a voyage to disrupt Japanese whalers in Antarctic waters, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Hannah, an environmental activist, who will sail on the U.S.-based conservation group Sea Shepherd's flagship, "Steve Irwin," said the whaling industry could be shut down if conservationists worked together and governments enforced anti-whaling laws.

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