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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

A look into the Facebook changes

By Webb | Oct. 5, 2011

We all react the same every time it happens - grumble and post a snarky status. People assume it's the end of the social-networking world and make empty threats to leave Facebook every time it redesigns its website, but this time there are big changes in store for the more than 800 million of us who share cat pictures with the revolutionary service.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

He said, she said: What’s your bad first date story?

By Jacob Romoser | Oct. 5, 2011

The butterflies have filled your stomach. You've checked your appearance in the mirror a million times, brushed your teeth twice and rehearsed impressive one-liners in your head. Your best friends text you encouragements as you grab your keys wallet, and optimism before heading out the door.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Laughter found to be best medicine for pain

By Aryanna Harrell | Oct. 5, 2011

It's no secret that having a good laugh from time to time can help lighten your mood and make you feel a little better - if not at least for that moment. Not only can it make you feel better, but it also helps increase your tolerance for pain.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

The Weezer Cruise: Not your average experience at sea

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 5, 2011

Weezer will take its talents to sea as the headlining act of The Weezer Cruise, presented by Sixthman. The Weezer Cruise will be setting sail from Miami, Fla., to Cozumel, Mexico, on Jan. 19 and returning to the port Jan. 23.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Cast of show 'Workaholics' gets candid

By Alyssa Holcomb | Oct. 5, 2011

Hair regimens, hard partying and Pierce Brosnan ... oh my! Comedy Central's "Workaholics," starring Adam DeVine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson of the group Mail Order Comedy, seem to perfect the hungover persona of 9-to-5 office workers, but in reality, they're practically the same.

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NEWS

Corrections

Oct. 5, 2011

In Wednesday's edition of the Alligator, an article incorrectly stated that students with private insurance or student insurance through the university are not eligible to use the CVS Caremark prescription discount card at the UF Student Health Care Center Pharmacy. The card may be used at the SHCC by both uninsured and insured students. The card cannot be used in combination with insurance. Insured students may only use the card to obtain discounts on prescriptions not covered by private or university-sponsored insurance.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Five reasons why you'll fall in love with a glass of bubble tea

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 5, 2011

Tea has a whole new appeal. Gone are the days of high-noon tea at the Four Seasons.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

'Muppets' creator's son brings improv puppet show to town

By Kate Feldman | Oct. 5, 2011

Just a few weeks after what would have been "The Muppets" creator Jim Henson's 75th birthday, his son, Brian, is taking to the road with an uncensored improvisation comedy show, complete with puppets.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Indie rock and hip-hop mashup duo coming to Gainesville

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 5, 2011

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to take the vocals from one song and combine them with the instrumentals of another? Well, Chicago-based production duo The Hood Internet has become a master in the art of creating "mashups" and will be showcasing its talent in Gainesville next week.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Tonight's sideshow will present mix of oddities

By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 5, 2011

With acts including a human pincushion, glass walker and eater, a bed of nails and a fire-eater, the audience will be no less than intrigued by "Mr. Blank's Weird & Wandering Sideshow."

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NATIONAL  |  NEWS

With GOP field set, Romney woos the unconvinced

By The Associated Press | Oct. 5, 2011

WASHINGTON - With the Chris Christie and Sarah Palin teases over, Mitt Romney is telling Republican activists there's all the more reason to get excited about his presidential campaign. They will keep him waiting a bit longer, it seems.

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NATIONAL  |  NEWS

Around the country, people reflect on Jobs impact

By The Associated Press | Oct. 5, 2011

AP -- Steve Jobs was a rare example of a billionaire executive whose legacy somehow managed to touch so many people across the world on a deeply personal level.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Notebook: Starter for Saturday yet to be determined

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 4, 2011

As Florida prepares for life without John Brantley, three other quarterbacks are splitting repetitions in practice. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

O-line vows improved play this weekend

Oct. 4, 2011

That line-of-scrimmage whooping was a fluke. Florida’s offensive linemen swear.

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METRO

Social scientists use Twitter to gauge moods across time zones

By Mary Anne Eades | Oct. 4, 2011

When researchers at Cornell University discovered that mood levels are similar at corresponding times across the world, they didn't use conventional sources.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

The Rally: Does it matter who starts at QB against LSU?

By TOM GREEN | Oct. 4, 2011

Tom: With senior John Brantley sidelined with a reported high ankle sprain, the Gators are going to rely on the arm (and possibly legs) of a freshman quarterback when they travel to Death Valley this weekend.

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NEWS  |  ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

One Tasered, 109 ejected during Alabama game

By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 4, 2011

The booking area at Gate 13 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was busy Saturday as police forced 109 people to leave the stadium during the UF-University of Alabama football game - in onecase, after Tasering.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Gators’ revised strategy on set pieces paying dividends

By JOHN BOOTHE | Oct. 4, 2011

With a Southeastern Conference-best 16 players recording a point  this season, it was only natural for Florida to find a new way to generate goals last weekend.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Dance showcase celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Amanda Cohen | Oct. 4, 2011

The stereo at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom blared hip-hop and salsa music Tuesday evening, but the students present were swaying to the same tune.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Transfer to UF working out for Vogel

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 4, 2011

Ever since T.J. Vogel transferred to Florida, his game has slowly returned to form.