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"Quantum of Solace" is the first James Bond film I've ever seen. Though I'm usually not interested in the action-packed operations of the gun-slinging Brit and his harem of shapely groupies, I'll admit, the franchise has come a long way since 1962. No one in the theater could argue that the action scenes in "Quantum" weren't spectacular. … 0 Comments
Bumper-to-bumper traffic, delayed flights, hours in line at some airport - we asked University students, what's on your en route playlist? "Bullet in the Head" by Rage Against the MachineLauren Cronon, junior, advertising major from Norcross "Ghost" by Ne … 0 Comments
Staying in town over Thanksgiving and don't want to cook? Try one of Athens' many soul food restaurants to get a home-cooked meal. Wilson's Soul Food downtown offers dishes such as mac and cheese, potato salad, ribs and more. Peaches Fine Foods, located on Broad Street, has favorites such as fried chicken, country-fried steak and pork chops. … 1 Comment
We live in an era of global chaos. Wars are being waged across the world. However, we have recently been promised change, a change that could renew hope and restore balance in the world - of "Warcraft" that is. Since its release in 2004, "World of Warcraft" has become one of the most popular online games to hit the market. … 0 Comments
BoltRating: PG Starring: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton Bolt (Travolta) is a dog with superpowers who goes on adventures saving the world - but only on his hit television show. When he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York City, Bolt must find his way back to his owner, Penny (Cyrus), though still under the delusion that he has superpowers. … 0 Comments
For the uninitiated, the idea of a comic convention may evoke images of hordes dressed as Batman or Superman salivating in lines for one autograph - but a female celebrity running around topless? Sure, that may have been a rare instance, but Mike Broder, founder of Supercon, was asking for it. … 0 Comments
You may not find it in your history textbook. You might not find it in your war documentaries. This was a freak occurrence, an implausible act of brotherhood in a place where such feelings are strictly forbidden - between enemy lines. On Dec. 25, 1914, the Allied and German soldiers of the Western Front ceased the war machine of World War I, if only for a short time, to share the joys of the holidays with the very men they'd been ordered to slaughter. … 0 Comments
Mimicking one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history would seem like an impossible task, but for Chris LeGrand, impersonating Mick Jagger is just another day in the life of being a successful musician. As the founder and lead singer of Satisfaction, the world's only full-time touring Rolling Stones tribute band, LeGrand and company will blast the Melting Point Friday with a repertoire of electrifying Stones' tunes. … 0 Comments
The Studio Group's 27th Annual Show and Sale. Chase Street Warehouses. 5 to 9 p.m. Percussion Recital: David Cox, Ryan Moore, Taylor Houchens. UGA Ramsey Concert Hall. 3:30 p.m. Free. Dave Howard. Little Kings Shuffle Club. 5:30 p.m. Free. UGA Opera Ensemble. … 1 Comment
I am a believer - I have seen the light - or the darkness, rather. On the long trek to Jacksonville, Fla. only a few weeks ago, my friend nonchalantly told me to begin reading "Twilight" - the latest fantasy novel series whose cult following has now exploded into legions of obsessed teenage girls (and their mothers). … 1 Comment
I don't reject all romance, but when I read, I want a story with the power to endure. I don't want one that is currently hot to the touch but will eventually smolder and fade away. After the third "Twilight" book was released, I finally gave in. (I'm blaming my decision on the fact that I had a fever and kept hearing the books being compared to Harry Potter, which I love). … 4 Comments
In response to a culture fascinated with the idea of outer space, English artist David Bowie released the space-themed glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." … 3 Comments
