2008 Woodie Awards
Pulse
The Iry releases second album
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Returning to Nate and Wally's in Bowling Green this Saturday, Columbus band The Iry has a lot to celebrate since their last visit to Northwest Ohio. Stefan Schwartz (lead vocals and piano), Jordan Lothes (drums), Gregory Hewes (guitar), and Chris Williams (bass and back-up vocals) have been busy since their last show in Bowling Green last September.
Audiences hear a hit with Horton
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Every so often a film arrives, with such a small palate it brings a surprise. With the story of Horton and his big floppy ears, we witness the tale of the sound that he hears. The sound may be nothing but a small tiny speck, but Horton believes it's his job to protect.
The nuts and berries of God's great oats
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The squirrels frolicking across campus will agree: granola is always an easy answer. My pantry was always loaded with different types of granola; chewy, crunchy, fruity, Kashi and Quaker. But sometimes granola bars can be too hard, too nutty or tastes too much like bird seed.
To share or not to share?
A boyfriend's suggested guide to keeping his thoughts to himself
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Two words you should never say to your girlfriend unless referring to said girlfriend: "She's hot!" And the same goes for the ladies. Though he may find you saying those words to be just a little kinky, never substitute the "She's" for "He's". You ask, but Emily, isn't honesty the best policy? I mean, shouldn't I always let my significant other know what I'm thinking? In most cases, yes, it is considerate and expected of you to be truthful in a relationship.
'Brawl' for hours with your favorite characters
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Most Wii owners and gamers in general have been anticipating the release of Hal Laboratory's "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." After tedious months of waiting, Nintendo's best multiplayer game has finally come to the United States. It has brought everything its predecessor, "Super Smash Bros.
"Driving with Dead People"
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Monica Holloway's memoir, "Driving with Dead People," is a brave recount of a childhood spent growing up in southern Ohio with a more than dysfunctional family. One of four children born to an abusive father, Holloway tells of the struggles she and her siblings endured - struggles that nearly wrecked their adult lives when her oldest sister, JoAnn, attempted suicide.
Walking that thin line between love and hate
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You know that girl in your biology lab with the horn-rimmed glasses that wears her hair pinned-up in such a way that makes you have all sorts of nasty librarian fantasies? You know better than to tell her the type of biology notes she's inspiring you to write during class, so you should also know better than to tell your girlfriend.
'Taylor' may fall short of expectations
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Judd Apatow has been on a tear as of late; last year alone he was the driving force behind some of the best comedies of the year, such as "Knocked Up" and "Superbad". He has another for films which he is producing this year, including "Drillbit Taylor", which opens today.
"Funny Games"
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Every year has its slew of remakes; some of them are good, but must are pure garbage because the films do not transfer well into our modern-day culture. Then there is "Funny Games." A remake of an Austrian film of the same title from 1997, the movie tells the story of a family who is tormented by a pair of assailants while visiting their cabin for vacation.
The presidental puzzle
Where do celebrity endorsments fit?
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Obama has Oprah, Clinton has Longoria and McCain has Schwarzenegger - but does it really matter? Probably not, but as the line between celebrity and activist becomes increasingly blurred, so does the line between entertainment and politics. Celebrities like George Clooney, Jack Nicholson and John Legend have openly expressed who they feel should be the next president and have helped on the candidate's campaign trail.
