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Take a hike: Personal happiness is key to stress-free, healthy holiday

By Alyssa Pry · Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

The countdown has finally come to an end - for most of us, our trains, planes and automobiles will be rolling out of AU within the next few hours, bound for home. While it's great to head back home for a few days, catch up with friends and family and, most importantly, eat some real food, issues we once left behind when we came to college could start to pop up again.

DRAGON TALE - In PlayStation 3's "Lair," gamers can ride dragons and chase after full armies, destroying them with fire. Some critics believe that the game failed to live up to its hype, citing possible improvements in graphics and more reliable gameplay

Review: 'Lair' takes advantage of new features

By Gennaro Esposito · Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

Who doesn't like the idea of flying a dragon and killing entire armies of troops, as well as opposing dragon riders? That scenario was the premise of "Lair," one of the first games touted by Sony after announcing the PlayStation 3 back in 2005. The game generated a ton of excitement for the console.

Stay stylish: Weather outside is frightful, but fashion is so delightful

Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

It's starting to get colder here in D.C., meaning snowsuits, snow boots, mittens and scarves will be seen more frequently. As we all know, when we bundle up for the cold, it's usually a little bit more difficult to look chic. But just because its getting colder doesn't mean your style has to suffer.

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By Mike Carusi | November 19

South Korea opens rehab center for Web addiction In Mokcheon, South Korea, the Jump Up Internet Rescue School is a rehab center - not for alcohol or drugs, but for an addiction to the Internet. South Korea boasts about being more connected to the Internet than any other nation on Earth.

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Music notes: Hives lack direction, Georgie James grows up

November 19

The Hives "Black and White Album" (A&M/Octone) Sounds Like: Proof that creativity cannot always cure a band's immaturity. Grade: B Swedish garage rockers The Hives are the epitome of a band that one wishes to like more than one actually does, and their latest effort, "Black and White Album," serves as evidence.

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Easy dorm recipe yields savory, creamy result

By Linda Beck | November 15

We all have our staple dishes, and this meal is my all-time favorite. I love it because it contains my favorite foods: chicken, mushrooms, heavy cream and potatoes. I got the recipe idea from my mom. She doesn't make it often, and since it is a simple recipe, I have never asked her for it.

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Against Me! proves punk rock's vitality

By Traci J. Brooks | November 15

In perhaps the most bizarre lineup of 2007, the 9:30 club Tuesday night welcomed headliners Against Me! to the stage, accompanied by openers Cobra Skulls, World/Inferno Friendship Society and Sage Francis. However, two of the four didn't quite fit into the bill, and it wasn't too hard for the audience to figure out exactly whom they paid $15 to see.

'DARK EYES' - Cate Blanchett's performance as Bob Dylan's 1960s hipster-chic persona is so well crafted that audiences will instantaneously forget the Blanchett they know from "Notes on a Scandal" and "Elizabeth."
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Review: 'I'm Not There' explores Dylan's many guises

By Donny Sheldon | November 15

I'm Not There: A Over the past several years, audiences have been bombarded with music bio-epic films, which chronicle the trials and tribulations of iconic musicians. From Jamie Foxx's take on Ray Charles in "Ray" to Reese Witherspoon's portrayal of June Carter in "Walk the Line," roles are chock-full of opportunities for actors and actresses to demonstrate their versatility and deliver histrionic performances that make for excellent Oscar clips.

DIGITAL EPIC - Ray Winstone portrays the eponymous hero in Robert Zemeckis' adaptation of the legendary story "Beowulf." Using digitally rendered graphics, the film fails to establish a connection with the audience.
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'Beowulf' story marred by overextended technology

By Bryan Koenig | November 15

Heroes are easy to come by in film, but it is where they originate that is more elusive. Exploring that archetype, director Robert Zemeckis combines modern technology with a millennia-old tale to bring an unreal but exciting feel to "Beowulf." Long before it was a movie, the tale of "Beowulf" was an epic poem tracing its origins to approximately the sixth century.

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The week in fun: Know your city

November 15

Thursday, Nov. 15 Marie Antoinette: Queen of Fashion 6 p.m., $7 for students WHERE: The Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W. INFO: Historian Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution," will lecture from 7 p.

MEAN GIRLS - "The Hundred Dresses" tackles issues of alienation and peer pressure in a medium friendly to children. Here, Wanda (Laura Aristovulos) is taunted by classmates Maddie (Amy Tolbert) and Peggy (Katie Lock) for wearing the same dress every day.
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'Dresses' refit for young audience

By Kristen Powell | November 15

"The Hundred Dresses" may be a children's show, but its message is universal. The short, yet entertaining show, put on by the College of Arts and Sciences in the Katzen Studio Theatre, takes on the themes of peer pressure, friendship and doing what's right.

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Abortion ed for the inquiring student

By Pierce Hardcastle | November 15

Dear Pierce, I am not pregnant, nor do I plan on becoming pregnant, but I was wondering what kind of effects could an abortion have on a woman? Would it affect me emotionally and are there physical side effects? How would it affect my sex life? Thanks, Gettin' All Learned Dear GAL, Abortions are an emotionally super-charged subject for many.

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Tech bits

By Mike Carusi | November 12

High-speed Internet from automobiles People may soon be able to instant message their friends or play online chess from the passenger seat of a car with the help of major cell phone companies. AT&T, Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless now offer a high-speed wireless data service.

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Japanese cuisine eliminates need to cook

By Andrew Robinson | November 12

Before I came to Japan, I had almost no cooking experience. I thought this would be a problem, considering I wasn't going to have a convenient meal plan. I figured once I got here, I would man up and cook some grub because eating out all the time would get too expensive and living off instant ramen would give me cancer.

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The Scene's 2008 Oscar forecast

By Donny T Sheldon | November 12

With no front-runners or serious contenders in the running, this year's Academy Awards race is marked with disappointment. Typically, at this point in the season, studios release their most award-friendly films - either starring a deglamorized Halle Berry as a struggling mother or a kitchen sink sob-fest.

NO MAN LEFT BEHIND - U.S. soldiers charge into battle against ultranationalists, dictators and terrorists across the Middle East and Russia. The game's multiplayer feature tests gamers' battle strategies.
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New level of modern warfare

By David Tannenbaum | November 12

Grade: A Six years ago, the first "Call of Duty" (COD) game struck the market and was an instant success. Appearing at the high point of World War II shooters, the game was lauded for allowing the player to view the war from the sides of all three allies in the European theater.

IN BLOOM - Miriam Silverman plays Rosalind's best friend, Celia, who finds love when she meets Orlando's brother, Oliver.
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Shakespeare fans will 'like it' at Folger

By Jenn Dearden | November 12

Cross-dressing, exile and romance: This is one of Shakespeare's classic formulas for a good comedy. If these are the makings of an enjoyable play, then the title, "As You Like It," is telling. It promises the audience a play that will deliver exactly what it should, but great expectations are hard to live up to.

LICK IT UP - Actress-turned-rolicking songstress Juliette Lewis will be playing the Rock and Roll Hotel with her band The Licks tonight. Lewis, best known for her roles in films like "Natural Born Killers" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?," started the b
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Entertainment chameleon to rock Hotel

By Donny Sheldon | November 8

Juliette Lewis might be the most versatile entertainer of her generation. The Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actress has worked with entertainment industry sages Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Oliver Stone and Lasse Hallstr?m, yet still found time to pursue her passion for music with her garage/indie rock band, Juliette and The Licks.

AMERICAN HERO- Stephen Colbert spoofs famous news commentators by delivering news in irreverent ways, punctuating his presentations with special segments such as "The Word" and "Better Know A District" and was recently denied presidential candidacy
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Review: Colbert reports with 'truthiness' in latest DVD

By Mike Carusi | November 8

When the term "American hero" comes to mind, people tend to think of Stephen Colbert. Colbert is a media figure who has become synonymous with patriotism in the United States. His new DVD, "The Best of The Colbert Report," hits stores tomorrow. Colbert first came to national fame on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" as a popular correspondent who delivered a segment on the show.

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Rewards can come to those willing to go the extra mile

By Pierce Hardcastle | November 8

Loyal readers: Do you remember PRO from my column, "Patience yields sexual pleasure?" She complained about an inexperienced boyfriend whom she could not get to come. "Whenever we start to mess around and I begin to jerk him off, we go for a while before he just tells me to stop before I finish," PRO wrote.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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