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First time pains can be eased into second time pleasures

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

Hello Pierce, I thought I'd give you something to answer for your next column. My boyfriend and I recently started having sex, both of us for the first time. But every time we try, it's really painful for me and as such, he doesn't enjoy it. It's physically and emotionally frustrating for both of us, and we seem to be at an impasse.

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WVAU to host concert in Kay

By Ilana Kalmbach · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

Kay Spiritual Life Center is a haven for students who want to meditate, reflect on faith or connect with their religious community. But this Saturday, it'll be a haven for students who love to rock out, when WVAU, AU's student-run radio station, hosts the first of what it plans to be a series of concerts in the Kay Basement.

Reprising the role she originated in the seven-time Academy Award

Owen can't keep 'Golden Age' afloat

By Bryan Koenig · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen and Geoffrey Rush make for a powerful on-screen performance, but their presence in "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" is not enough to turn a poorly titled film into much more than a passable historical political drama. "Golden Age" is a story of love, political intrigue and war, revolving largely around England's struggle for survival in one of the most infamous naval battles in history.

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Canadians bring heat, rock charts

By Laura Phelps | October 11

With sweat from his golden 'fro drenching the audience, Hot Hot Heat front man Steve Bays was the definition of high energy at their Baltimore show Monday night. Such enthusiasm is thrust into all the band's endeavors, a common desire to "rock out" being its source, guitarist Luke Paquin said.

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New Radiohead album debuts online as MP3

By Donny T Sheldon | October 11

Wednesday marked a pivotal step forward for music as an art form, courtesy of Radiohead. The U.K. band released its much-anticipated album, "In Rainbows," with an unexpected marketing twist. Typically, modern music is leaked weeks and even months before the album is officially released, mostly through illegal means, when record labels and PR firms send music to publications to be reviewed.

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Awake! fest attempts to unify D.C. music scene

By Cameron Conway | October 11

Although the District was renowned for its tight-knit hardcore punk scene during the 1980s, the rock scene has been less unified since despite obvious talent. D.C. area fans of independent music will flock to various clubs around the city this weekend to take part in the second annual District's Awake! Music Festival.

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EU must embrace growing diversity

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | October 11

Upon learning that I speak Spanish, the first question my roommate asked me was what I thought of Mexicans. Obviously, the States' racial and ethnic tensions are known well beyond its borders. But Europe, divided ethnically for most of its history, is beginning to experience diversity - and its challenges - to a greater degree than ever before thanks to the European Union.

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'Eat, Pray, Love' inspires readers to find themselves

By Samantha Tyrka | October 11

A 30-something divorcée sells her house, packs up her life and sets off for Italy to "find herself." This isn't a new concept. We've seen it in countless books, such as Frances Mayes' "Under the Tuscan Sun," or a similar male version in Peter Mayle's "A Good Year.

TOP SECRET - George Clooney plays Michael Clayton, a "fixer" for an international law firm who prevents information from getting into the hands of the wrong people. When his conscience kicks in, he realizes he is on the wrong side and tries to make amends
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Mundane plot plagues 'Clayton'

By Jack Douglass | October 11

A manic-depressive is on the loose, spilling valuable and job-threatening information about one of the country's largest firms. A lawyer must fight for the truth after years of making money by twisting it. A car explodes. Surely, a movie with all this can't be boring.

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Week in Fun Calendar

October 11

THURS 11 Douglas Wolk 7 p.m., free WHERE: Olsson's Books and Records, 1307 19th St. N.W. INFO: Wolk discusses his book "Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean." The book delves into the history of comics and examines some of Wolk's favorite graphic artists FRI 12 Solar Decathlon 10 a.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE - The National Gallery of Art's special exhibit hosts the largest collection of Edward Hopper's work outside of New York City. Hopper's work frequently examines the loneliness and solitude of U.S. life, depicting the culture of 1940s c
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Exhibit showcases urban landscape

By Jess Alter | October 11

Far from the peaceful landscapes of the impressionists, the works of iconic American artist Edward Hopper - now on view at the National Gallery of Art - exude a different type of tranquility. Individuals captured in a lonely world replace the flowers, ponds and lakeside camaraderie that typically define landscapes.

BRAWL IN THE FALL - "Call of Duty 4" breaks away from World War II game play models that the franchise has used, to much criticism, in the past. This time, players team up with other nations to fight dictators.
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Tech briefs

October 8

Bungie breaks from Microsoft Microsoft has long owned Bungie Software, the developer of the legendary "Halo" series. This changed yesterday when Microsoft announced that it was giving up exclusive control of Bungie. Harold Ryan, president of Bungie, told The New York Times that he had long been planning to separate from Microsoft and that Bungie wanted to work for itself instead of being a corporate subsidiary.

BRAWL IN THE FALL - "Call of Duty 4" breaks away from World War II game play models that the franchise has used, to much criticism, in the past. This time, players team up with other nations to fight dictators.
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'Rock' out with fall games

By Michael Carusi | October 8

"Call of Duty 4" Release Date: Nov. 5 The "Call of Duty" series has been heavily criticized for repeatedly treading the World War II game-play area. "Call of Duty 4" responds to this criticism by taking place in the present day. In this installment, the United States and Great Britain must band together to stop a quartet of military dictators across Russia, the Eastern Bloc and the Middle East.

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Roma dream big, work hard despite discrimination

By Andrew Gardner | October 8

In a city that, to the casual eye, seems so flawlessly beautiful, Budapest is a city of imperfection. The influence of communism and the centuries of constant power shifts in the country have left the city with diverse architecture and an even greater melting pot of ethnic identities - Croats, Slavs, Chinese and Poles.

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Review: It's Whateva

October 8

Federation "It's Whateva" (Reprise Records) Sounds like: A step above a homemade CD you would regret buying on the street for $6, except with guest appearances by Snoop Dogg and E-40. The new album from Bay Area rap group Federation couldn't have a more fitting title.

LYRICAL CONQUESTS - For his fifth album, Josh Ritter used a different approach: He wrote the music first and the lyrics second. This move was a reaction to his previous, more calculated effort, "The Animal Years."
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Literary lyricist channels cowboy spirit

By Caitlin Servilio | October 8

After the release of Josh Ritter's critically acclaimed 2006 album, "The Animal Years," the Idaho-born musician's proclivity for meticulous, literary lyrics and immaculate folk-influenced arrangements garnered him a reputation as a master songwriter. His fifth album headed in a different direction that Ritter will continue on tomorrow when he brings his sense of humor and literary lilt to the 9:30 club.

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Steroids anger, disappoint fans

By Alyssa Pry | October 8

As a runner, I understand the dedication needed to stay in shape. I realize the hard work it takes to train for a 5K or to go jogging after staying up until 2 a.m. the night before. I can only imagine what it would be like to train for a marathon or the Olympics.

INTERNATIONAL 'ICON' - On his new album, Ivan Ives collaborates with the Wu-Tang Clan's Cappadonna and his longtime producer Fresh to create old school beats. Ives said his flow separates him from other contemporary, underground rappers and makes his some
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East meets West at 9:30 club

By Antoaneta Tileva | October 8

When Ivan Ives' East Meets West tour hits the 9:30 club's stage Wednesday, one thing should become immediately obvious - Ives knows how to flow. His staccato, nuanced delivery draws the listener into his music and shows just how hard he has worked. A prolific emcee with many EPs under his belt, calling him an "underground" rapper would not do justice to his polished, second full-length release, "Iconoclast" - a breath of much-needed fresh air in the rap scene.

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Dress to impress, dress for success

October 8

We've all been there - you want to look professional for your day at work, but you don't want to blend into the sea of gray, blue and black suits. We've noticed quite a few of those monotonous gray and black suits wandering around campus, and we're here to help.

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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