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Feat Photo: Fashion Forward
By Max Reed | Apr. 10, 2011Shannon Shupak, a model, wears Whitley Denise clothing as she poses at the end of the runway during the last night of Gainesville Fashion Week at Villa East on Saturday.
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FOOD
For health junkies, half-vegetarianism a good option
By Robert Imfeld | Apr. 6, 2011The litany of diets, exercise regimens and nutrition supplements that pervade American culture never seems to end.
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FASHION
Fifth Avenue: How to disguise the aftermath of a rough night
By Dana Burke | Apr. 6, 2011It's no secret that college kids love their sleep. But whether exams have students pulling all-nighters, or partying late into the night before an 8 a.m. class seems like a good idea, sleep is often eliminated from the equation. But even if you're running on little or no sleep, there is no need to dress like it.
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MUSIC
Amazon's 'Cloud Drive' brings advances to digital music
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Apr. 6, 2011With the amount of competition in the technology market, it seems at times as though new products are obsolete soon after they are released.
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MUSIC
No Southern Accent to release new album on iTunes
Apr. 6, 2011It came to Chris Rienas in a dream.
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MUSIC
Musicians conduct experiment at The Lab
By Benjamin Evans | Apr. 6, 2011Local musician Hal McGee stood in front of a crowd of about 40 people Saturday night, picking names out of a beer pitcher.
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FASHION
Rent the Runway provides designer-made clothing for less
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 6, 2011A stack of invitations but nothing to wear: an all too familiar scenario for young women.
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LIFESTYLE
Brian Posehn to perform Wednesday
By Britt Perkins | Apr. 6, 2011Brian Posehn is a comic who likes his metal heavy. But the red-bearded, 6-foot-7 inch self-identifying music lover and nerd doesn’t aim to limit himself to a specific niche. Instead, he tries to include whoever is in the crowd, often by poking fun at himself.
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Credit cards in college: to swipe or not to swipe?
By Webb | Apr. 6, 2011The plastic card swiped, and the machine clicked and demanded a signature. Michele Fusco autographed the beige glowing screen and walked out of the store with groceries in hand.
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LIFESTYLE
Samsung unveils transparent TV
By Carter Lyles | Apr. 6, 2011Over the years, I have developed a habit of cruising so-called geeky websites seeking dazzling futuristic toys to tickle my inner nerd’s fancy.
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LIFESTYLE
Secrets of the Swamp: stripped Breakup excuse sound-off
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 6, 2011It's not you, it's me.
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Local brewery wins big at competition
By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 6, 2011Gainesville’s own Swamp Head Brewery is now offering what some judges have named the best beer in Florida.
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Catching up on recent gaming news
By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 30, 2011I often use this column as a platform to rant about recent gaming news, and for that I am truly sorry. This is why you never should give a weekly column to a person who shouts his opinions at the TV. That being said, there has been a surplus of news in the gaming industry lately, and it’s important to be up-to-date on the often ridiculous headlines journalists use. Here’s some of the most interesting industry news:
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LIFESTYLE
Study: Self-compassion could boost grades
By Webb | Mar. 30, 2011What do you do when you fail a midterm?
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LIFESTYLE
New report shows cellphone reception getting worse
By Brittany Brave | Mar. 30, 2011Hello, can you hear me now?
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Venture into spring - while you still can
By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 30, 2011Soul singer Otis Redding sang "You don't miss your water till your well runs dry." And even though you, seniors, may be ready to get out of this place, take advantage of what North Florida has to offer during your last month in the area. Spring is here, and there are plenty of festivals and fairs where you can catch some sun and take in some of what local communities have to offer.
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FASHION
Lens flair
By Dana Burke | Mar. 30, 2011For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
