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Local residents support museum
By KIM WILMATH | Feb. 27, 2008Don't call Steve Shey a philanthropist.
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Disney in a Day, Tips and tricks to get the most out of a day trip to Orlando parks
By ADRIAN RUHI | Feb. 27, 2008Orlando's Walt Disney World is the most frequented resort destination in the world, but Floridians often take it for granted.
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Celebrities laugh at their romantic failures
Feb. 27, 2008STEFANIE ROBERTS, Avenue Writer
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Overheard in Gainesville
Feb. 27, 2008Ever accidentally eavesdropped and overheard something so ridiculous you had to laugh and tell all your friends later? Well, share it with the rest of us. Send your overheard quotes to dlow@alligator.org.
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Scrawl on the Stall
Feb. 27, 2008Whether scribbled with a pen, scrawled with a pencil, scratched with a knife or smeared with… well, hopefully nothing is smeared… we've all seen outrageous, funny and sometimes disturbing sayings or messages written on walls that we've wanted to show someone else, but haven't because that would be totally awkward. Right? Well, now you can! If you see something legible written on a wall, a desk or any unusual surface, write 'em down and send them to dlow@alligator.org.
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'Next Top Model' tryouts to come to Gainesville for the first time
Feb. 20, 2008Want to be on top?
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Gainesville Shows
Feb. 20, 2008A list and map of upcoming Gainesville shows. It's the 'ville, go out and have a good time!
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Hazy commitment scary
By PAIGE USYK | Feb. 20, 2008I really thought I was up to date on my sex and relationship schematics.
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Thin male models nix ideal body image
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Feb. 20, 2008The days of the bronzed, buff beefcake as the male body ideal may be over.
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Best of the worst books for your bibliophile Valentine
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Feb. 13, 2008Although the Butler Plaza Barnes & Noble tried to take the guesswork out of securing appropriate lovey-dovey literature by amassing the "best" of its collection on one table, the final selections were pretty far off - or right on target, depending on your sense of humor.
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Trauma helps woman find new trade
By ANA MONTANO | Feb. 6, 2008The accident left her horribly mangled.
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New flourishes add pop to old styles
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Feb. 6, 2008There comes a point in every fashionable college student's life when you look in the closet and just think, "blah."
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The Week in Entertainment
By ANA MONTANO | Feb. 6, 2008Good news for TV fans. The writer's strike is looking like there's an end in sight. According to a person familiar with the talks, significant progress has been made and a deal announcement could occur within in the week.
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The Avenue takes on: tattoos
By KIMBERLY FULSCHER | Jan. 30, 2008Oh, it would hurt. But it would be worth it. To the tune of buzzing needles, I opened the door of Bodytech Tattooing and Piercing. The safe sounds of West University Avenue - cars passing, music playing and horns honking - disappeared and reality set in.
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Avenue searches for Jamba Juice surrogate
By ADRIAN RUHI | Jan. 30, 2008My mouth first experienced the orgasmic experience of Jamba Juice on a hot summer night at the Disneyland Resort in California.
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UF alum cooks for canines
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 30, 2008Most working stiffs would probably prefer to wind down at the end of a rough week with a Bud Light, not a non-alcoholic brew that strengthens their joints and makes their hair extra shiny.
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Cruise bio pulls punches
By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 27, 2008The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.
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Cruise bio pulls punches
By STEPHANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 23, 2008The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.
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‘Paradise City’ offers racing fun, more freedom
By RYAN LEVICK | Jan. 16, 2008My roommate loves living life on the edge.
