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THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
New Bond movie offers solace but needs more quantum
By DAVID STUZIN | Nov. 19, 2008There's a new Bond in town, and "Quantum of Solace" doesn't hesitate to showcase this fact. Making a distinct move from the Pierce Brosnan era, "Quantum of Solace" has a more realistic James Bond, quick-moving action sequences and, to the disappointment of almost every guy in the theater, no sex scenes with the lead actress (Olga Kurylenko).
METRO
Bee colony disappearances cause concern among experts
By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Nov. 19, 2008While some people fear bees, they should instead fear a world without them.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senators vote down two bills, save minority bill for after break
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 19, 2008After meeting for five hours Tuesday night, student senators will have some unfinished business to attend to after the Thanksgiving holiday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Johns Hopkins University tests gunfire detecting system
Nov. 19, 2008A Virginia-based company has developed a system for universities that distinguishes a gunshot from other sounds that could raise alarm, such as a car backfire.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Spikes still looking for big hit
Nov. 19, 2008When asked if he has made a "signature hit" this year, junior linebacker Brandon Spikes gave a quick response: "No, not at all."
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Trend rises from the dead
By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Nov. 19, 2008The latest trend in pop culture may never die out - that is, if vampires are really immortal. Pushing pirates and wizards aside, the release of books such as "Twilight" and television shows such as "True Blood" shows that vampires have seemingly reclaimed their spot in the entertainment industry.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
One bad habit of biting off more than you can chew
By ERIK VOSS | Nov. 19, 2008I bite my fingernails shamelessly.
METRO
Board to vote on freshman enrollment freeze
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 19, 2008After postponing a vote in September on whether to allow increases in freshman enrollment, the Board of Governors is set to vote on the matter at its meeting in Tallahassee today.
METRO
Police search for man who robbed convenience store
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 19, 2008Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a man who robbed an East Gainesville convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday night.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Handouts won’t save auto industry
Nov. 19, 2008As Detroit descends upon Capitol Hill desperately seeking a handout to rescue the flailing automotive industry, we must consider redefining the American dream.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Roberts hopes to put talent on display
Nov. 19, 2008Percy Harvin is developing multiple personalities.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Engineering students work on pico–satellite
Nov. 19, 2008A team of UF aerospace engineering students and professors is trying to shrink space's most frequent flyers.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Vouchers guarantee tickets for true fans
Nov. 19, 2008Cody Steeves, 5AG
METRO
Copper–wire thefts decrease
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 19, 2008With the plummeting economy making the metal industry one of its latest victims, the appeal of stealing scrap metal for resale could be dwindling.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Move from Baltimore helps shape Chaney's future
Nov. 19, 2008Growing up in the shadow of Baltimore, Md., Allan Chaney was constantly moving - on the court, during late nights with friends, moving anywhere but the right direction.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Paying His Dues?
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 19, 2008Smokey the Bear's mortal enemy is no longer going to be homeless. He's going to prison.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ticketmaster unfairly duped students
By Ezra Noon-Song | Nov. 19, 2008To me, being a Gator means going to every game in orange and blue, applauding our team and loudly booing the opposing team for even thinking it had a chance to survive entering our Swamp. I let them know this during every offensive drive, even after my throat is sore.
