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SEX
He said, she said: What’s the deal with online dating?
By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 30, 2011He says ...
The Avenue
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FOOD
Mars Pub beams up food
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 30, 2011Tag, you're it! Mars Pub and Laser Tag is the spot for laser tag in Gainesville. With a 3,000-square-foot arena for tag, a variety of beer on tap and the recent addition of subs to its menu, this pub has got it all.
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ART AND THEATER
GLAM Indie Craft Show features 50 local artists, quirky pieces
By Mae Basiratmand | Nov. 30, 2011If you didn't feel like being a part of the Black Friday rush, and being trampled after eating two pounds of turkey doesn't sound appealing, we have your fix.
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MOVIES AND TV
‘A Christmas Carol' holds tradition
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 16, 2011When you walk down the third floor hallway of the Hippodrome Theatre, shoes greet you.
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LIFESTYLE
‘Just Dance 3' offers calorie-burning workout to popular tracks
By Amanda Jae Fretz | Nov. 16, 2011He collapsed on the bed, his 6-foot-3 frame too long for the extra-long twin. His feet hung over the wooden bedposts. His chest heaved as he allowed his long arms to succumb to gravity and dangle over the mattress.
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MOVIES AND TV
Local theaters prep for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Pt. 1'
By Aryanna Harrell | Nov. 16, 2011Whether you side with Team Edward or Team Jacob, die-hard Twilight fans are unanimously excited for the upcoming release of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1."
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MOVIES AND TV
Final Harry Potter DVD on shelves for limited time
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 16, 2011Childhoods ended Friday.
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LIFESTYLE
He said, she said: How do you tackle the first sheets salsa?
By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 16, 2011He says ...
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FOOD
Organic treats pack health benefits
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 16, 2011As I took the first bite of my Mexican Chocolate ice cream, I knew I made the right decision. The cool sensation melted away the Florida heat. A rich flavor of chocolate and cinnamon coated my mouth. It took me back to Mexico, where the only thing I had to worry about was which hammock to lie in. It was not until I looked up at the chalkboard menu that I realized the ice cream was organic.
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MUSIC
Drake's ‘Take Care' album has strong debut despite early leak
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 16, 2011Despite the album leak, Drake's sophomore album "Take Care" sat at the No. 1 spot on the iTunes album downloads list as of Wednesday night.
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MUSIC
Bear Creek Music and Art Festival offers five days of fun, silent disco, costume parties
By Amanda Jae Fretz | Nov. 9, 2011The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, now in its fifth year, is centered on having a great time. Founded by Paul Levine, the event's promoter, the event bares no "targeted audience."
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MUSIC
Metallica tribute band's concert to benefit disabled US Vets
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 9, 2011Jamie Amir, a Gainesville dentist, recently had a patient who was no longer able to do his job, not because of laws or age, but because of injuries to his wrist from when he was serving in the Vietnam War. Considered only 10 percent disabled, the man receives $100 a month.
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LIFESTYLE
Booty Drop is medium between Texts from Last Night, CollegeACB
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 9, 2011The post reads: "When it was over, all he said was, 'This is our secret.'
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FOOD
Cheers to cupcakes: Sarkara Sweets adds wine to menu
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 9, 2011Here, have some wine with your cupcake.
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SEX
He said, she said: What's a healthy amount of jealousy?
By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 9, 2011He says ...
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LIFESTYLE
Sounding off on iPhone 4S, updates
By Saphira Lazarre | Nov. 9, 2011A hot commodity in the smartphone world, the iPhone 4S is losing its cool when it comes to battery life. Many users of the phone and the iOS 5 update say they have seen dramatic decreases in the longevity of the phone's battery, according to a Computer World article.
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LIFESTYLE
Laughs and Lyrics: Gearing up for Gator Growl's headliners
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 2, 2011Gator Growl is going to be "The Soup" du jour in Gainesville when comedian Joel McHale performs.
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LIFESTYLE
Google+ revolves around privacy, controlled networking
By Raksheen Ayaz | Nov. 2, 2011No two social networks are the same, though people tend to see them as replicas of each other.
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FASHION
New tattooed Barbie raises questions about images to girls
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 2, 2011There once was a girl who had everything. Her name was Barbie.
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ART AND THEATER
Local artist to host philosophy-based exhibition, puts beliefs to the test
By Diana Lopez | Nov. 2, 2011Robert Ritter wants people to go to his art show and walk away with one thing: awareness.
