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Damn. I wish I’d heard about the Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism in time to attend. This year’s confab just ended. And the roster of speakers was impressive. Maybe I can go next year.

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November 13th, 2002 at 12:53 pm

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“Vikram Chatwal, Turban Cowboy.”

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November 13th, 2002 at 10:42 am

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Here’s a delightful article about Japanese fascination with American country music and cowboy culture.

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November 13th, 2002 at 10:29 am

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The always trenchant Tom Friedman applauds the UN’s demand that Saddam Hussein submit to weapons inspections–and discusses what it means for the US, the Bush Administration, and Europe (New York Times; free registration required).

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November 13th, 2002 at 10:07 am

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