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Oscar Nods & Shuns

ust two days after the Golden Globe Awards, Oscars gives a few expected nods and some surprisingly unexpected shut-outs. In the best actor category, Johnny Depp ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"), Ben Kingsley ("House of Sand and Fog"), Jude Law ("Cold Mountain"), Bill Murray ("Lost In Translation"), and Sean Penn ("Mystic River") were all given Oscar nominations. However, Tom Cruise ("The Last Samurai") didn't make the Oscar's list, even though he was among the best actors for the Golden Globe. Russell Crowe the wonderchild of the Oscar was also shunned this year.

For best actress, Keisha Castle-Hughes ("WhaleRiver"), Diane Keaton ("Something Gotta Give"), Samantha Morton ("In America"), Charlise Theron ("Monster"), and Naomi Watts ("21 Grams") all made the cut. Last year's winner for best actress, Nicole Kidman didn't receive a nod for ColdMountain neither did Scarlett Johansson for "Girl with a Pearl Earring" or "Lost in Translation." Hollywood Entertainment watchers are saying that Charlise Theron is a shoe in for best actress this year.

"The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" is leading the pack for best picture; however, "Lost in Translation," "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World", "MysticRiver" and "Seabiscuit" are all tough contenders. The nominees for best director are: Sophia Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Peter Jackson, Fernando Meirelles and Peter Weir. The thirteen years old youngster, Monica

Keisha Castle-Hughes makes history being the youngest actor ever nominated for best actress. TheOscars will broadcast on ABC on Sunday, February 29th at 7 p.m. Also don't forget the Oscar pre-shows on E! and the Style Network.

Spring In New York

Yay! It's that time of year again, get ready for our third annual Spring Roadtrip. Picture yourself in the shops and malls on Fifth Avenue. That's right we're going to New York City. We will leave Saturday, April 3rd at 6 a.m. and return Friday, April 9th at 7 p.m. Please email Susie Brooks for more information at: sbrooks.stnc.com. You must RSVP by February 19th to have reservations for flight and hotel.

Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Next Wednesday will kick off the annual Girl Scouts Sale. If you would like to place an order, please contact Jane Greystone at 555-3399. Volunteers are also need to distribute cookies upon their arrival. Also if you would like to volunteer for the cookie delivery, call Mattie Mills at 555-4488.The Sunny Times monthly lunch meeting will Thursday, February 5th at 11 a.m at Sister Gooch. The deadline for dues is January 30th. Congratulations to Barb Sims on the birth of her healthy baby girl Mai Ying. Dawn Wesley and Paul Young will exchange wedding vows on Saturday, March 12th of 2004.