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MOVIES AND TV
“The Dark Knight” no joke
By Allison Griner | July 23, 2008The new Batman movie will leave no one wondering, "Why so serious?"
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MUSIC
Beck’s latest a guilt trip
By ROBERT HILSON | July 16, 2008For most, 38th birthdays come and go with little cause for contemplation. For Beck - alpha loser, fifth Beatle, fourth Beastie Boy - 38 means finding himself knee-deep in a mid-life crisis, contemplating worldly ills and taking stock in a self-destructing society that's making a beeline for the pit of hell.
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MUSIC
Where Sidewalk Fiction ends, new journeys begin
By BAILEY PARKE | July 16, 2008Bands come and go in Gainesville with the four-year cycle of students filtering through the college town.
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LIFESTYLE
INTRO TO ART: Store 101 brings art to Gainesville
By BAILEY PARKE | July 16, 2008Kyle Cross came to a point in high school where he had two paths to choose from.
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FASHION
Experiment with daring nail polish shades this season
By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 16, 2008Week after week, you have heard me preach about bold colors for summer, and this season's nail shades are no different. Think of the colors you would use to highlight bold terms in your textbook. For those of you who like to keep the bright colors on your toes only, you are in luck, because white nail polishes are also in for summer.
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SEX
Honesty is the best policy with parents
By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 16, 2008My sex life is a constant roller coaster. And apparently it can cause a few bumps when dealing with family.
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FASHION
Laser hair removal good option for guys and girls
By TINA WOLFAND | July 16, 2008One of the greatest hassles for both women and men has always been the removal of unwanted hair. Men shave their beards, and some wax their backs, while women diligently shave nearly everywhere else on a daily basis.
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MOVIES AND TV
"Hellboy" burns out in second movie
By Allison Griner | July 16, 2008"Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" is flashy but hardly golden. Director Guillermo del Toro's latest feature is a visual marvel, but it succumbs to the same clichés that characterize the comic book genre.
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Locals gear up for Batman
By ERICA BLAKE | July 16, 2008A 44-year-old preschool teacher by day, Shawn Bauldree flirts with the dark side once the sun sets.
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FASHION
Rain or shine, look divine with these weatherproof tips
By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 9, 2008Summer B is officially under way and unfortunately, so are the afternoon thunderstorms.
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‘Burnouts in love’ go it alone on new Silver Jews album
By ROBERT HILSON | July 9, 2008David Berman, you've got to hide your love away.
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SEX
Intimacy issues can make or break bonds
By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 9, 2008College is where many people find their sexuality. But what if a couple decides to have a relationship without sex? Can it be done?
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LIFESTYLE
Indie–spensable music: Nonprofit site links bands and fans
By BAILEY PARKE | July 9, 2008Falling asleep during a concert seems nearly impossible.
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Pixar’s latest blockbuster “Wall–E” makes disaster fun
By Allison Griner | July 9, 2008Self-aware robots rebelling are the stuff of science fiction horror. However, Pixar succeeds at making that the subject of its latest family film, "WALL-E."
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FASHION
Go bold with accessories
By EMILIE WILLIAMS | July 2, 2008Think pink, do blue, be seen in green and say hello to yellow. This summer's shoes and purses are all about vibrant colors.
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"Get Smart" goes dull
By Allison Griner | July 2, 2008The tuxedos, guns and gadgets are back. "Get Smart," a big-screen adaptation of the 1960s show parodying the spy genre, indulges in every James Bond and Pink Panther stereotype to create an enjoyable spoof.
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SEX
Solve woes with words
By ANNIE ANTHONY | July 2, 2008Relationships can drive you mad.
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MUSIC
Hippies score on debut
By ROBERT HILSON | July 2, 2008Fleet Foxes isn't your father's Seattle band. The five-piece Puget pioneers avoid flannel, regularly bathe and - here's the real departure - seem genuinely happy to be alive. These guys have aesthetic taste, favoring 16th century cover artwork over naked babies (Nirvana) and mangy farm animals (Pearl Jam). Of greater importance, the group's brand of Brian Wilson-flavored folk lullaby makes more noise in blogs than in stadiums, a telltale sign that they are out of place and time.
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LIFESTYLE
Rigler’s latest novel sure to please avid Jane Austen fans
By BRIANA O’SULLIVAN | July 2, 2008If the early 90s sci-fi show "Quantum Leap" and PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" had a passionate affair, "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" by Laurie Viera Rigler would be their love child.
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MUSIC
Experimental Noise:Action Research blends music and mayhem
By SHAW PATTON | July 2, 2008All rules are out the window when it comes to experimental music. Primal screams, scratchy dialogue, looping riffs and ambient echoes are just some of the sounds at a typical Action Research show.
