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Read and Digest: Jake's Diner
With these tough economic times, it's a thrill to find a restaurant like Jake's. It could be immediately identified as a typical locals-only diner, but Jake's is so much more. …
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Troubled waters in the Pirate Bay
In a criminal trial where half of the charges were dropped on the second day, a Swedish court has found three of thepiratebay.org's website administrators and a closely linked businessman guilty of "Complicity in breach of the Copyright Act" according to an English translation of the verdict.…
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Tween skaters invade Hampshire Mall
Flashback to 1999: You're sitting on your beanbag, watching the latest Friends and waiting for your bffl, Ashley, to pick you up for Shawn's roller-skate disco pizza party.…
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Summer internship offers film majors the reel deal
Five film studies majors will have the chance to mix business with pleasure this summer as they venture around the world for the internship opportunity of a lifetime and get a leg up into the film industry. The American Pavilion gives students the chance to work at the prestigious film festivals in Cannes, France and Venice, Italy.…
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Summer Mix Tape
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and pollen is on the loose. It must be the end of the academic year again. And with the last day of classes and the start of final exams comes anticipation for the joys of summer vacation. Who doesn't yearn for the feel of sunshine on their skin, warm breezes in their hair, sand between their toes and salt water accidentally entering your mouth? Just listen to this mix tape of relaxing, sunny songs to help you enjoy the warm weather on lazy afternoons.…
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Ask Annie
Hey Annie,
Got any British artists you would recommend?…
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Decades later, vintage comedies still provide laughs
I am one of those weird kids with an unnatural fondness for the bizarrely cultish and obscure. Even better, it just so happens that I grew up well-versed and well-grounded in music and movies that predate my own existence (thanks, Dad!), and nothing-well, almost nothing-can even come close to my utter adoration for a couple of vintage British comedies.…
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Romeo, Hamlet and Othello
If you are looking for a fun way to let off some steam, or want to attend one final event before the semester ends, then The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is exactly what you need this weekend.…
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Kate Moss brings new fashion trends to the U.S.
British supermodel Kate Moss isn't only responsible for pairing bright pink retro colored hot pants and orange blouses anymore. The supermodel's designs have arrived in the United States via the London-based store Topshop, making the brand officially global.…
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Doctor Who: A sci-fi classic
Since 1963, the BBC's Doctor Who has been one of the most important sci-fi series of our time. Despite being removed from the BBC schedule in 1989, the show was resurrected in 2005 by executive producer Russel T. Davies. The plot of the series features 'The Doctor' of the title, an alien Timelord from Gallifrey who travels throughout time and space in his ship.…
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Skins: This is definitely not The O.C.
The teen drama has been a staple on major television networks. These shows, such as Beverly Hills 90210, Dawson's Creek, The O.C. and Gossip Girl, focus on often ridiculous lives of angst-ridden teens (Dylan McKay, anyone?) and have rampant, sometimes cult-like followings.…
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Mount Holyoke's commencement history
Think commencement. What images first come to your minds? White dresses, black gowns or the glorious moment of receiving a diploma? To many Mount Holyoke students, commencement is the most memorable moment in their academic lives; one that they have longed for four years.…
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Graduations as a rite of passage
With all the pomp and fanfare that mark ceremonies in Ghana, there is one thing that always rings true: the achievements and failures of one member of society are regarded as those of the entire community. Whether it's the joyful naming ceremony to welcome a new individual into the warm embrace of the community, or the heart-wrenching funeral ceremony to bid goodbye to a family member, the community always stands together.…
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Finish college in diapers
You are standing in the middle of the piazza, dressed in an absurd superhero costume or stripped only to your underwear and diapers. You are reading a scroll that tells a parody of your life in a poetic form. The public is throwing eggs and flour at you. Congratulations, you have just graduated from the University of Padova in Italy!…
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Best friends make for a longer life
A new report published by the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows that a strong network of good friends will help you live longer.…
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Recession the cause of West Nile Virus
Reports of West Nile Virus have been substantially increasing in the Midwest due to an increase in the number of abandoned houses with pools. As the recession continues to force families out of their houses, many without much notice, untreated pools are left exposed.…
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Made-to-order internet
Web 2.0 is probably one of the most popular terms in the technology community, maybe especially so in the business technology world. If you are addicted to Facebook, you watch YouTube videos at least once a day, you have albums on Flickr, or you consult Wikipedia for your paper, you are taking advantage of Web 2.…
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Sex Out Loud
Q: I've heard that swallowing after giving head can ruin a diet. What is actually in semen? …
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