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“Spirit in Color” — The Artwork of Marty Maehr

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Check out this exhibit of oil paintings by the former Urbana resident at the Heartland Gallery. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday look for a book review of The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

Movies: New movie reviews on Saturday.

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This country act will be doing a free show at the Embassy Tavern. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Head to Radmaker’s Rock ‘N Roll Tavern and check out some talented bands for a good cause. This fundraiser begins at 8 p.m. and benefits the Crisis Nursery.

Music: Look for an album review of Mavis Staples’ Live: Hope at the Hideout.

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Kids between the ages of five and 12 can go to the Urbana Free Library and show off their talents from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn to use natural objects such as leaves and seedpods to make beautiful holiday decorations at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. The event is all day long, and tickets are $5.

Come and sing along to all your favorites at the Canopy Club. This free weekly show begins at 9 p.m. Requests are accepted.

wednesday 3 Movie Mania Head to the Douglass Branch Library at 6 p.m. to catch a free movie. This week’s film is The Preacher’s Wife.

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heated leather seats that warmed my ass in the coldest of temperatures. I will miss that giant Volvo for a long time to come. The good thing about CU is that the MTD system has a fairly comprehensive bus schedule to get you where you need to go. The bad news is that there is nothing worse than having a Saved By the Bell “bus flies by moment” when the bus zooms by early and you’re far

1) Uggs: Just for you Drew. They’re just so warm and cozy, and when I wear them with my leggings, I know I look good. 2) Putting my clothes in the dryer during my shower: My apartment is not cold, but those warm clothes feel awfully good when I’m wet and cold. 3) Family: My large Asian family does Thanksgiving complete with turkey and stirfry. Now that’s a trip. Mark Graboski Managing editor GRIPES

e d i t o r ’ s n o t e by Stephanie Prather

This week I suffered a great loss. My red 1999 Volvo S70 bit the dust in a tragic collision last Monday, leaving me heartbroken and without a ride. As with all great things, you never really appreciate having a car until you don’t have one anymore. I loved that car. It had all wheel drive, a turbo-charged engine, and

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1) Turkey pants: Mine from last year are too snug. 2) Bone dust: Hours of scouring through human remains in a museum can get messy.

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From the Vine to the Table

Whether homemade or from a can, getting pumpkin ready for baking is no easy task by Allison Copenbarger

hough the turkey often receives all the glory come this time of year, many Thanksgiving feasts would be considered incomplete without the pièce de résistance — the pumpkin pie. The crispy, buttery crust, layered with a sweet yet spiced ﬁlling and topped with a dollop of whipped cream has become an iconic symbol of Thanksgiving. However, though the pumpkin pie is often gone in a ﬂash, getting the pumpkin ready for baking is a much lengthier process.

From the Vine: Though eating a piece of pumpkin pie is a relatively short, easy process, according to Randy Graham, co-owner of Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch, the pumpkin’s transition from the vine to the Thanksgiving table is much longer and more complicated. “Planting pumpkins is a complex process,” says Graham. “The ground has to be well prepared and good weather and timing is key.”

While most of the pumpkins sold at Curtis Orchard are for carving purposes, Graham said the orchard does sell a few varieties worthy of pie baking. “The carving pumpkins are stringy and grainy in texture,” he says. “The few we do grow for pies don’t even look like pumpkins. They are a tan, football shaped squash with natural sweetness.” Baking pumpkins must go through a multi-step process in order to be considered ready for baking. Once harvested, the small pumpkins must be cleaned and cut in half. The pulp is then cleaned out and all seeds and “stringy” bits are removed. The remaining pumpkin must then be cooked, either in the oven or in the microwave. After cooking, the soft pumpkin ﬂesh is scooped away from the rind, pureed, and ready for baking.

From the Can: With all the stress that the holiday season brings, few people have the time to spare for picking out the perfect pumpkin for their pie. Luckily for them, and for all of Central Illinois, the

headquarters of Libby’s Pumpkin is located just a little over 80 miles away in Morton, Ill., the selfproclaimed pumpkin capital of the world. According to Jim Ackerman, the district supervisor of Libby’s Pumpkin, the brand accounts for 85% of all processed pumpkin sold in the United States. Ackerman says Libby’s Pumpkin keeps that great pumpkin taste by adopting a process similar to how one would prepare a pumpkin for baking at home. “Once harvested, they are thoroughly washed,” he says. “Then they are pressure-cooked and pureed in a big blender. Overall the process takes about 3 hours.” Though the process is basically the same as one might use for homemade pumpkin puree, the size of the pumpkins grown for commercial use is vastly different from the small, sweet pumpkins grown for individual use. “The pumpkins start as little, green golf balls and grow to about twice the size of a basketball,” Ackerman says. “They are usually between 15 and 20 pounds.”

According to Ackerman, Libby’s Pumpkin can produce 20,000 cans an hour at 3 cans per pumpkin. This profitable production helped to make Morton, Illinois the go-to place for pumpkins. Lindsey Harrison, a freshman in elementary education at the University, says growing up in Morton has really made her appreciate pumpkins. “For me, fall means pumpkins,” says Harrison. “It’s a really big deal in Morton, and in the fall my house would always smell like pumpkin because my mom did a lot of baking.” Even though Harrison thinks pumpkin spice is “unique and delicious,” she enjoys the unique uses for pumpkin — pumpkin-flavored chili, bread, ice cream and cookies — more than pumpkin pie itself. Still, even if Harrison herself does not much enjoy the traditional pie, she does believe that pumpkin pie, and pumpkin flavor in general make the season enjoyable. “Without pumpkin pie, fall would be lacking.”

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Where the Midwest meets the North Pole

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch by Brittany Abeijon

ou know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But, do you recall the most famous reindeer ranch of all? Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, of course, where the Midwest meets the North Pole. A herd of Alaskan reindeer play host to visitors from across the nation who seek to escape a fast-paced world and enjoy a relaxing day in the country at this most unusual attraction. In 1995, three large, century-old barns were painted the red of Rudolf’s nose and were rebuilt on a farm in Rantoul, Ill., making Julie and Mike Hardy’s dream ranch come alive. A country barn gift shop is heated by a two-story potbelly stove and sells a range of knick-knacks and souvenirs such as Christmas ornaments, real fur rugs and even homemade pumpkin fudge. A western-style banquet hall provides real country cooking and western entertainment to groups as large as 150 for company picnics, reunions, receptions and bus tours alike. Finally, the third barn is home to the 16 magical creatures from the North. The Hardys purchased their first two reindeer 13 years ago to help sell Christmas trees on their farm. Due to the success and sales the reindeer brought, they traveled to Alaska two years later and bought 14 more reindeer. In order to bring the reindeer back with them, they were put into crates and shipped back in planes to central Illinois. “So it’s true,” Mark Hardy said. “Reindeer really do fly.” A great place to take kids, the ranch features a slew of reindeer games for only a few bucks — dollars that is, not reindeer. In the fall, tours offer the chance to get up close and personal with the reindeer, while hay rides and pedal race carts supply the entire family with fun. A 10-acre corn maze in the shape of a galloping Rudolf pro-

vides two hours of entertainment as you race to hit eight check points named appropriately for Santa’s eight reindeer. Up for a challenge? Mazes are available by moonlight, too. The corn maze costs $6, but children ages 4 and under are free. The reindeer tour, hay ride and pedal race carts are $3 per activity, but to those adventure seekers interested in all the activities, the ranch features a deal called the “Triple Play,” including the corn maze and choice of two additional activities for only $10. Around the middle of November, Hardy’s switches gears as Christmas nears. 5,000 Christmas trees make a beautiful winter setting for groups and individuals to enjoy, and the reindeer tours continue even as the snow begins to fall. The ranch is closed to the general public from January to August, but the banquet hall is available to groups all year long. Beef brisket, calico beans, sweet and sour slaw and hot apple pie are served to watering mouths while music and comedy are provided to the group with audience participation as a requirement. Last year alone, the ranch saw more than 70 different groups. Lunch and dinner packages are available to groups with a minimum of 35 people. Both packages include the Reindeer Experience tour where you can actually touch the animals and give them a “reindeer kiss,” nose-to-muzzle affection, and the Buddy Ride Farm Tour that shows the Christmas tree farm, corn maze and other more traditional crops they harvest. Prices range from a standard lunch of $18 to $38 for a three-hour dinner theater murder mystery show. Aside from the dining hall, the 80-acre ranch can accommodate groups of up to 500 people in the summer and fall. Corn stalks, a western playground and three barns occupy the ranch,

A view of the expansive ranch. Photo by Brittany Abeijon

but the reindeer still have their own area to frolic, gallop and play. Daisy, a younger reindeer follows Mark Hardy around like a pet to its master, but he just laughs and calls her names. “She’s the obnoxious little one,” he said with a smile. No matter if it’s Rudolf or Daisy, these reindeer offer that little something extra to a fall outing or a winter getaway. Alaska is 3,960 miles away, but Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch is a heck of a lot closer. Just 15 miles from CU, and less than two and a half hours from Chicago, Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch is a delightful and doable day-trip. But, do you really get to see Dasher, Dancer and Prancer? Of course not, they are tied up with Santa business this time of year. It’s reindeer like Klondike, Flurry and Mistletoe that call Hardy’s their home. A reindeer statuette inside of the Hardy’s barn gift shop. Photo by Alan Hable

Playboy’s Interns, Coming to a Cell Phone Near You by Dominica Strong How was your summer internship? Where you in a big city like New York? Did you schlep coffee around and file paperwork for three months? Or maybe you got to keep models company while they got pedicures and spray tans? Well if you were interning at Playboy you would have. Interns, test-screened last Wednesday at Lincoln Hall for UI students, is Playboy’s new reality series that gives a view into the world of three Playboy interns. Interns is lot like every other reality show; complete with attractive college students cracking one-liners over popular music tracks, while attacking challenges carefully contrived by producers. However, while

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the show itself is not revolutionary, where you can watch it is—your cell phone. Developing the series for mobile phones is an attempt to focus on the 18- to 24-year-old demographic, an age where “few have the time to sit and in front of a television for one to two hours, and where establishing brand loyalty is important,” said Elizabeth Austin, Playboy’s Vice President of Corporate Communications. Cost was another issue. “We’re developing it for mobile because we needed a way to test shortform content,” said Greg Johnson, director of mobile for Playboy. “The cost to determine if there is a market for the product is much lower,

so you can get out there for a fraction of what it would cost to build even a pilot episode for a long form television series.” Johnson, along with Austen, and Lisa Nakamura, a Professor of Asian-American studies, communication and gender and woman’s studies, comprised a panel who answered questions after the screening. Students present had questions ranging from how the interns were chosen to the future of the series in other cities. “Actually the hope for this, if we can continue the series ... we’d [like] to move it around to Chicago or the West Coast,” said Johnson. Cost per episode was another question the students asked. The epi-

sodes will be available as paid content and for free, but with advertising. Johnson also added the price of the content will depend on mobile company’s data plans. “I can envision somebody watching this while waiting for their oil to be changed...filling hours of their everyday life with this,” said Nakamura, when answering a question on the probability of the series’ success. The series will consist of six episodes you can download to your cell phone, available early this December. If you’d like to learn more about Interns you can text: “Interns” to 75269.

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Chilling out with Denison Witmer and Erin Fein by Emily Carlson and Amanda Shively As the holiday season gets hectic, the Courtyard Cafe is ready to kick back and relax with the soothing sounds of Denison Witmer, Erin Fein, and supporting act Sunset Stallion. Take a break from the chaotic holiday shopping, frantic studying, and blistering cold to join the acts in the Illini Union December 4 for $5 at the door. But before you go, find out how Erin Fein and Denison Witmer deal with their own stressful lives through their music.

Erin Fein Music has no boundaries. It doesn’t recognize foreign policy, race or war. It does not know international borders. Headlights proved that when they took over clubs across Europe in their second overseas tour. As the band crossed country borders like Americans cross state lines, they experienced a different vibe in every country they entered and learned a little something from every culture. Throughout France, Ireland, England and Germany, they played in clubs comparable to Urbana’s Canopy Club to very accepting audiences, said Erin Fein, vocalist and keyboardist for the band. “Europeans are really wonderful listeners who are into indie rock and good music,” Fein said. “Europeans are much better listeners. A little quieter as well.” Being away from the states made Fein appreciate the comfort of

hotels, the shape of her pillows, and the size of her comforter, none of which seem to make the cut in Europe. “The hotels were efficient and very European; like staying in a little pod room,” Fein said. “It was almost as if it was a piece of luggage and you just have to fit into it.” The band spent a week and half before their tour recording eight new songs and hope to put out an EP in the spring and a new record in August. With the coming year, Fein says she wants to hold up for a bit and be creative. “Every time we travel, it changes you and who you are and makes you think and it challenges you,” Fein said. “At least generally speaking, whatever you experience somehow affects your music.” Miss Fein takes a break from the band and the touring to give Courtyard Cafe a rare solo performance. Although performing on her own is not something she does often, she’s excited for the show. Still deciding whether she’ll use a grand piano or a keyboard with a beat machine, Fein’s soft and soothing vocals will stand out more than ever as she goes solo.

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ideal of unabashed truth-telling if would be Denison Witmer. Witmer, celebrated solo artist and aficionado of the art of the cover song, is currently touring to promote his seventh album, Carry This Weight. Released in early November, the album carries the distinction of being Witmer’s first professional studio recording, moving him away from both the comfort and monotony of recording at home. Though a new territory for the artist, Witmer embraced the opportunity, stating in his official biography that, “I’ve never liked the idea of making the same record twice ... I thought, ‘What better way to change things up than to finally make a full studio album?’” The end result, Carry This Weight, remains true to Witmer’s appeal: a decided struggle between optimistic hope and the reality of life itself. Though primarily a solo artist, as in past recordings and occasional tours Witmer invited a cast of friends and fellow musicians to add orchestration to the intimacy of his sound. Having worked in both elements, Witmer’s music benefits from its ability to easily transition between the “fullerband” sound and the vulnerability of one man with his guitar. Seven releases into the game, Witmer still remains true to his original intention that people “feel like [I’m] being honest with them and know that [I] made a valiant effort,” and with praises that range from indie darling Sufjan Stevens to the notably harsh Pitchfork Media, it’s clear that people have caught on.

Honesty is a key value in the singer-songwriter genre. Often mindlessly thrown around in record reviews and artist biographies, the word has become less of a personal characteristic and more of a musical gimmick. Despite the negative introduction, however, if anyone could revitalize the lost

A Q uic ki e Wi t h . . . Dennis Stroughmatt by Tommy Trafton The Iron Post brings Louisiana Creole Zydeco and Cajun music to Urbana next Thursday with Dennis Stroughmatt and living legend Morris Ardoin. Spreading the rich history and unique sound of his trademark genre throughout the East Coast, I had a chance to talk to Dennis about his African Creole, his fiddle playing, and his current tour during his trek to Conshohaken, PA for his next show. Make sure to catch the duo next Thursday, Dec 4 as they reunite in the Midwest at the Iron Post at 7 p.m. buzz: Zydeco and Cajun music is far from mainstream. Can you explain what makes these genres unique? Dennis Stroughmatt: Well, Ardoin plays

mainly African Creole music. It’s a mix of blues … and there is usually blues accordion and a fiddle. We play two steps, waltzes and blues. It’s really the precursor of Zydeco music, which is actually sung in English (Creole is French). Zydeco is more modern with guitar, bass, and drums. buzz: What made you choose to play Zydeco and Cajun music? Stroughmatt: I like the rhythm of the music. The fiddle parts and everything gives it this driving, pumping force that is really energetic. I guess I first became familiar with the culture at SMU where I learned to speak Creole French. I then moved to Lafayette, LA and worked at the historical site, Vermillionville Folklife Village. Then I returned to Illinois and got a Masters of History at SIU.

buzz: You’re playing with Morris Ardoin at the Iron Post. What can we expect from him? Stroughmatt: Ardoin is a living legend. He is one of the last, real black Creole players, being related to Amede Ardoin and son of Alphonse Ardoin, winner of a Grammy. He’s one of two or three of them left. Morris Ardoin is an international figure. He’s played at Carnegie Hall, Paris, London, I can go on and on. He makes it out to Champaign once a year on his tour so they’re lucky over there to get him so often. buzz: Tell us about your current tour. Stroughmatt: Well we’re touring the East Coast this week and we’ll be hitting a lot of the major cities. We actually have a good following over here so it will be fun. There are a lot of very good people

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engaged in Zydeco. Zydeco does have a scene. It’s an underground scene and lots of people don’t know about it, but there are actually a lot that do. We played in Providence, Rhode Island, Washington D.C., we’re doing Philly tonight and New York City tomorrow. buzz: What should we expect at the show next week? Stroughmatt: Well Morris and I will be playing together and we will probably be backed by Rob Krumm (guitars) and I think maybe Jennifer Stroughmatt (rubboard, vocals), my wife, who are both members of Creole Stomp. We’ll be playing two steps and waltzes and some blues. It will be a fun time and hopefully there will be some dancing.

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by Tom Cyrs “Freak Folk” (pronounced “frek,” and “foōk”) It’s the sound of hazy, meandering guitar work, of ornamental yet angular percussion, of vocals that are beautiful and melodic at one moment and suddenly ghostly and dissonant the next. The term has been used to describe some of the world’s most groundbreaking artists, such as Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, and Devendra Banhart. These artists are known for taking simple, folk-minded themes and expanding them with new

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and unexpected sounds. It’s a term that has been used to define a genre much to the chagrin of its artists. Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste stated in an LA Weekly interview “Freak-folk comes with an image attached: You have to have a beard and be Jesusy, if you know what I mean ... You have to have a really extreme voice, and be really divisive.” Example: “Joanna Newsom’s Ys sounds very freak folk”

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‘Tis the season to be a DJ Ah, Thanksgiving week. Let the holiday weight gain begin! Crap. Well, let’s see what’s happening on the night before Thanksgiving, that traditional evening when everyone is back in his/her hometown and eager to get wasted and judge old friends like it’s a class reunion. Where might be a good place to do this? Well, the Canopy Club has you covered if you’re looking for a rock show. Golden Quality, Cameo Turret, and Vvvvv are all slated to deliver a healthy dose of live rock starting at 8 p.m. ($5 cover). Boltini being the site of the regular Wednesday night DJ set from DJ LEGTWO (also known as Curb Service or Larry Gates, mofos), it works out nicely that he’ll be there on such a big drinking night. LEGTWO lays down one of the best DJ sets in town, with lots of old funk and soul and newer hip-hop of the indie persuasion. There is no cover and you can talk to the DJ about some VIP tickets. Starts at 9 p.m. Soma will also be rocking a pre-Thanksgiving set, but my awesome parade of ‘90s hits and subpar DJing skills will be preempted by someone who is presumably much better. Don’t cry for me; I’ll be back next week with more SWV and Snow than you’ll know what to do with. Speaking of killer DJ sets, it’s time for another in the long tradition of Hit It Run. The night (generally placed around a holiday off of work for maximum drinking and craziness) is filled with great hip-hop and dance cuts from the last few decades spun by some of the area’s most talented turntable operators. This time around you can catch DJ Bozak and DJ Spinnerty, both back in town for one weekend only from their new homes in San Francisco. Hit It Run constant DJ Kosmo will be on stage along with DJ Wonderbread. Four DJs for the price of none, folks. No cover and it kicks off at 10 p.m. at Cowboy Monkey. Spinnerty and Bozak will also slide over to Boltini on Saturday to spin with DJ Mertz at 9 p.m., while Cowboy Monkey’s stage will replace the DJ table with the rock-solid blues playing of the Kilborn Alley Blues Band. The band is known across the land for its authentic blues sound, and recently its members put on the band’s 1000th show. Start time is 10 p.m. www.the217.com

and the cover is $5. DJs, DJs, DJs. They’re everywhere these days. Hey, that rhymed. Great. Anyway ... Nekromancy is still going strong at C Street on Mondays. If you’re a fan of the goth/industrial scene, this is the place to hit up on Monday nights at 9 p.m. The cover is only two bucks (finally on par with a gallon of gas—thanks, shitty economy!), and C-Street is a great place to dance or to just sit in the corner staring at the people who are dancing. Creep. That gets us into next week, which will feature Mahomet-born singer/songwriter Todd Reese on WEFT Sessions (90.1 FM) at 10 p.m. on Monday. Shameless columnist Mike Ingram will do his ‘80s night at the Highdive on Monday, as well (10 p.m., no cover), and Zmick will continue their popular residency at the Canopy Club every Monday (9 p.m., no cover). The Canopy Club continues to be the hot spot (I typed “stop” accidentally at first and decided that it could have stayed as it was) on Tuesday nights, with Sangamon’s Shay Thiele operating as The Piano Man, ready to play all of the ridiculous songs that you can yell at him. It’s funny that the Canopy’s onenight-a-week piano guy residency is continuing to be better than the place in Urbana that opened to be an all-the-time piano guy place (88 Broadway). Canopy’s Tuesday night starts at 9 p.m. and there is no cover (meaning more money to spend getting wasted on $3 Long Islands—a longtime staple of my own Tuesday nights in college when open mic there drew ridiculous numbers). So, we’ve now entered that time of the year between Thanksgiving and Christmas during which every music-related website, publication, and blogger drops into high gear to start kicking out year end lists of the best and worst of any category you could ever imagine. The timing of this always bothered me, with so many new releases slated for arrival on shelves before the new year, not to mention the stuff that came out in the last few weeks that hasn’t had time to be digested. But, nevertheless, here we are. Pitchfork is busy looking up new synonyms for overrated and underwhelmed, but not looking for a less annoying rating system, so be prepared. It’s the season to be merry unless you’re a music writer. I guess I should start firing up the list-generating portion of my brain, too, as ever crappy music writers are obligated to put something in order. More next week.

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Twilight is the ďŹ rst of four books that are hugely popular among teenage girls. The movie adaptation has been highly anticipated and is expected to be a box ofďŹ ce smash. Thousands of girls all over the country ďŹ&#x201A;ocked to the midnight showing, and I was one of them. So, did it live up to the hype? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say it was the funniest movie Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in a long time. The movie is, for the most part, faithful to the book. For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, Twilight is the story of the romance between sexy vampire Edward Cullen and klutzy human Bella Swan. The story is mostly the same, with some changes and omissions to save time. Usually these are ďŹ ne, but I do miss ďŹ nding out about Carlisleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, and there is no mention of the fact that Alice canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember anything from her human life. These problems are easily overlooked, though, when considering the other serious problems with the movie. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a good sign when the entire theater is laughing hysterically at a movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most serious moments. In the book, the scene where Edward reveals himself in the clearing is an important part in the development of their relationship. Now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hilarious montage of Robert Pattinson grimacing

and jumping around in trees. Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sparkling is barely noticeable and accompanied by ridiculous sound effects. The rest of the special effects are terrible, too. What is supposed to be super speed and grace just ends up looking comical. The hair and makeup are also ridiculous. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even try to disguise Taylor Lautnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wig, which is a different color from his real hair. Ignoring the obvious technical problems, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not quite sure where this movie went wrong. Male vampires apparently show their concern by looking constipated, but other than this, the acting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bad. Robert Pattinson makes a good Edward, and there are several scenes where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positively drool-worthy. The chemistry between him and Kristen Stewart is good, but something still seems off in their relationship. The story seems too sped up. The audience doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see Bella and Edward really talking to each other and getting to know each other. They fall in love abruptly, and Edward comes off as a big creeper. I think Catherine Hardwickeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction is to blame for the abundance of moonyeyed looks in place of actual interaction between the two characters. In the end though, the movie fails because Twilight doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a story that translates well to ďŹ lm. The writing was never good, but when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onscreen, it becomes more obvious how terrible lines like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the lion fell in love with the lambâ&#x20AC;? really are. Fans of the book will enjoy the movie as long as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect much. Anyone who goes to see it should go in expecting to laugh a lot at the most inappropriate times. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyable because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funny in a way that keeps you laughing the next day, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that I would recommend the movie.

Home for the Holidays A Holiday Movie Watchlist by Liza Booker There is nothing like curling up in the warmth of your home with some hot chocolate and watching one of your favorite holiday ďŹ lms. During the winter break, many of you will be free from homework, so why not get in the mood for the holidays by watching a classic ďŹ lm? Here is a list of classic and favorite holiday ďŹ lms for you to enjoy, while maybe brainstorming your Christmas list? A Christmas Story (1983) A classic Christmas ďŹ lm set in 1940, the story is about a boy named Ralph â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ralphieâ&#x20AC;? Parker who really wants a BB gun for Christmas. However, every time he asks someone about it, he always gets the same reply, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll shoot your eye out.â&#x20AC;? Home Alone (1990) Another movie involving an adorable boy which is also a classic. This amusing ďŹ lm is about a boy who is left behind while his parents ďŹ&#x201A;y to France. Left to spend his Christmas alone, he spends it attempting to protect his house.

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Bad Santa (2003) In this naughty comedy, Billy Bob Thornton is awesome as Willie T. Soak, who is a bitter, lonely alcoholic. He eventually starts working as a Santa Claus in a shopping mall that he plans to steal from. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constant chaos in the story and it works out hilariously. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Who has not heard of Rudolph? This heartwarming tale is about a reindeer who just does not seem to ďŹ t in with the other reindeer. However, Santa ďŹ nds something special in Rudolph that the other reindeers do not possess: a red nose. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) In this creepy, but inspiring film, the Halloweentown king, Jack Skeleton discovers a place called Christmastown, but he does not really understand the concept of it. However, he wants to bring Christmas to Halloweentown and he wants to take the role of Santa Claus. He soon learns that Halloween and Christmas should not mix.

Hidden Gem Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by Syd Slobodnik While most moviegoers know of Clint Eastwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ lms as either tough Westerns or urban crime ďŹ lms, few remember his hidden gem from 1997, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Adapted from John Berendtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best seller, this ďŹ lm is in no measure one of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time, but its style and quaint view of the traditions of the eccentric gentile folks of Savannah, Georgia make it one ďŹ lm not to be overlooked. John Cusack stars as John Kelso, a New York writer for Town and Country magazine sent to cover a fancy A-list Christmas party thrown each year by Jim Williams (played with cool grace by Kevin Spacey). After a day or so of socializing and mingling with a group of local characters including a local womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club, a bunch of widows whose husbands killed themselves, a fat cat lawyer, an elderly woman who has voodoo charms and a local drag queen, Kelso describes the place as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone With the Wind on mescalineâ&#x20AC;?. When local hustler Billy Hanson (Jude Law) is killed in Kelsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, an investigation ensues and Williams is accused of the murder. Eastwood layers his story with offbeat wit and humor and distinct Southern charm, making it so unlike any of his recent, better known action ďŹ lms.

Youtube Pick of the Week Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Freaks Out by Matt Carey Before Bill Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly hosted one of the top rated shows on television with Fox Newâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Factor, he was more than a pundit. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly was the lead anchor on Inside Edition, a syndicated news show that he hosted for six years. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly has always been known for his temper, such as the arguments he sometimes gets into with his guests on The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Factor, but this long lost video that was found from his Inside Edition years and put on YouTube has left Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly in a not so ďŹ&#x201A;attering light. In the clip, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly is attempting to ďŹ lm his closing statement for the show in which he is supposed to introduce a Sting music video that will play during the credits. When the teleprompter shows a part of the script that Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen before, he begins to ďŹ&#x201A;ub his lines and eventually loses his temper, which leads to one hilarious catchphrase that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be printed here. come and get it

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Body Image, Dissected and Discussed Inner Voices Social Issues Theatre calls in the body police by Jean Kim

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eramic sculpture turns the Cinema Gallery in Urbana into a autumnal fairy tale, populated by juggling dogs, a canine princess, a feathered man, a golden zebra head and more. Open through January, “Fins, Furs, and Feathers” features ceramic artwork submitted by 18 different artists. All of the artworks in the show go along with the show’s untamed theme. “I wanted something fun for the holiday, so that is why I decided on an animal theme,” said Carolyn Baxley, owner of the Cinema Gallery. First

opened in January 2001, the Cinema Gallery is in the previous home of the old Princess Theater. The building’s beauty gives the gallery a great atmosphere to showcase different works. The works featured in the show will be available for purchase with prices ranging from $50 to $3,400. The wide range of prices will allow art lovers on any budget to able to take works home with them. Eighteen is a rather large number of artists for a single show, Baxley says. Ten of the artists that will

be featured are from central Illinois and nearby areas. Artists Louis Ballard, Chris Berti, Jacob Foran, Todd Frahm, Ron Kovatch, Laura O’Donnell, Angela Rose, Katy Rush, Rimas VisGirda and Catherine Wiesener have all been featured previously at Cinema Gallery. Other artists hail from across North America, from Carole Epp in Saskatoon, Canada, to Michaelene Walsh of Baton Rouge to Janis Murs Wunderlich, hailing from Columbus, Ohio. “Fins, Furs, and Feathers” runs until January 10 at Cinema Gallery, 120 W. Main St. in Urbana.

Taut, Powerful Performance Grants Insight into Alcoholism Steppenwolf’s Dublin Carol smolders with instensity Nicole Wiesner and William Petersen in Dublin Carol by Conor McPherson. Photo by Michael Brosilow.

by Syd Slobodnik The Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago is no stranger to controversial and provocative productions and their latest offering, Conor McPherson’s Dublin Carol provides an exceptional insight into the life of an alcoholic who has allowed his affliction to harm so many people close to him — most especially himself. Director Amy Morton’s impressive production, with lead actor, Evanston-native William Petersen, (who the whole world knows as CSI’s Gil Grissom), is set on Christmas Eve in a Dublin funeral home’s undertaker’s office. Petersen’s John is a common working class funeral worker. He fights the demons of drink with guilt and embarrassment

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for a chain of horrible life’s choices. On the eve of Christmas John faces the upsetting challenge of seeing his long-estranged daughter Mary, who delivers the sad news: his wife is gravely ill. In this 80 minute one-act play, in all of three distinct scenes, Morton and her cast of three create an enthralling picture of the deep frustrations of an alcoholic, his wish for understanding and possible redemption. For those who only know Petersen from his television work you will now understand what many who have followed Chicago theatre for decades have known for years; Petersen is one of Chicago’s finest stage actors. As John, he

creates a character you grow to understand, if not sympathize with slightly, as he purges various terrible experiences (lost jobs, irresponsible parenting and marital infidelities) in separate candid conversations with his daughter and Mark, a younger assistant to the undertaker. Yet, through all this angst and sadness, this production leaves you with a semblance of hope for each of these characters as they face their tomorrows. Stephen Louis Grush and Nicole Wiesner round off this fine ensemble of this remarkable production of Conor McPherson’s Dublin Carol which continues until Jan. 9, 2009 at the Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.

We’ve all heard of the fashion police, but what about the body police? Inner Voices Social Issues Theatre presents FREEZE! Body Police: any image you project may be used against you! — a comical, yet poignant show discussing the forces that shape our concepts of ideal body image, misunderstandings about body image and the context that body image plays into our society. Directed by Thom Miller and Lisa Fay, the show is comprised of several acts, including two one-act plays, Eleanor, by Julia Sullivan, and Buy This Play, by Eric Roth and Charles Menchaca. FREEZE! presents several real life scenes and struggles that most, if not all, audience members will relate to, regardless of sex, ranging from the thoughts swirling in one’s head in the dressing room to the subtly critical messages that television and magazines send us. “We have tackled this issue of body image several times, but this really is our favorite show because of the creation of the socalled, imaginary body police,” Inner Voices coordinator J.W. Morrissette says. “They turn out to be people in our everyday lives, between moms and dads and friends and sisters and brothers and all those other societal influences.” Audiences can expect to laugh out loud during the performance, but it’s not always sugar-coated. “It’s not just a piece about disordered eating or unhealthy habits, but celebrating who you are,” Morrissette says. “But it also doesn’t treat everything in just a light tone. There’s a lot of serious aspects about it.” As always, Inner Voices shows are followed up by a 15-minute facilitated discussion to open up audience dialogue and deconstruct reactions. The remaining show dates are Dec. 2 at the Lambda Chi Alpha House at 209 East Armory, Dec. 3 at the Illinois Street Residence Hall and Dec. 4 at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall. All shows are at 8 p.m.

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Discovery Room live music Savoy Recreational CenVVVVV with Cameo Tur- ter, Savoy, all day, $2/ ret and Golden Quality Residents and Members, Canopy Club, U, TBA $3/NR John Elder & Kilborn AlAges crawling-7. ley Blues Band Storyshop Iron Post, U, 5pm Champaign Public Library, Donnie Heitler C, 9:45am, 10:30am Great Impasta, C, 6pm Toddler Time: Construction Traditional Irish Music Urbana Free Library, U, Session 10:30am Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm No registration is required Rocket Science At for this free program. Senator’s Inn Pub Storyshop at the Branch Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaDouglass Branch Library, voy, 8pm C, 10:30am Thanksgiving Eve Party For pre-K to grade 1. w/ Verdict Duct Work Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Savoy Recreational CenTavern, Tolono, 9pm ter, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 GTO & The Glasspaks for residents of Savoy; Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., $32 for non-residents U, 9pm Ages:5-12.

DJ Halfdead Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm Stitches w/ DJs Rickbats and Kannibal The Clark Bar, C, 9pm New weekly goth night. DJ Bob Bass Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJ Belly Boltini Lounge, C, 10:30pm

mind/body/spirit DJ and Dancing Meditation & Yoga Classes Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 6pm Learn and practice yoga postures and exercises, mantra chanting, meditation and the wisdom of yoga philosophy.

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Joe’s Brewery, C, 8:30pm, $5 DJ Delayney Radio Maria, C, 10pm DJ and Dancing Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 No cover before 11pm with student ID. DJ Tim Williams Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm, $5

Illini News and Interviews dance music karaoke Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Country DJ and Line Illinois student-produced Karaoke Dancing Lessons TV talk show. Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaRadmaker’s Rock & Roll voy, 10pm miscellaneous Tavern, Tolono, 8pm Karaoke with DJ HolFriday Salsa Cafe The Bike Project Open lywood Bar Guiliani, C, Shop Hours Wendl’s, U, 9pm 9pm Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, art exhibit karaoke U, 6pm ”Spirit in Color” — The Karaoke and DJ Check out the tools and Artwork of Marty Maehr Tumble Inn Tavern, C, work stands you can use Heartland Gallery, U, 8:30pm to fix your own bike and 10am dj illini media Karaoke with Randy Miller tour their massive colleclectures DJ Bob Bass Illini News and Interviews Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm tion of parts, spares and Highdive, C, 8pm, $3/$5 Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Karaoke used bikes. Rites of the Season: after 10pm Illinois student-produced Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaJapan House Tours Planetarium Show DJ Bris TV talk show. voy, 10pm Japan House, U, 1pm William M. Staerkel PlanCowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Free to the public, no res- etarium, C, 8pm, $3-$4 miscellaneous art exhibit DJ LEGTWO ervations required. Learn about the origins of Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm The Bike Project Open ”Spirit in Color” — The our traditions of ChristJeff Markland’s DJ’s all Shop Hours Artwork of Marty Maehr food & drink mas, New Year’s Day, Harequest Urbana-Champaign Inde- Heartland Gallery, U, Krannert Uncorked nukkah, and Kwanzaa. Radmaker’s Rock & Roll pendent Media Center, U, 10am Krannert Center for the Tavern, Tolono, 9pm 6:30pm Performing Arts, U, 5pm volunteer volunteer Country Dancing at Check out the tools and Beverages may be tasted Toys For Tots Toy Drive Bradley’s II work stands you can use Toys For Tots Toy Drive free of charge and will Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 to fix your own bike and Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am be available for purchase Bring in a toy for Toys For Reggae Night @ Barfly tour their massive collec- Bring in a toy for Toys by the glass at a special Tots and enter to win a Barfly, C, 10pm tion of parts, spares and For Tots and enter to win discounted price during $100 gift certificate to Salsa Night with DJ Bris used bikes. a $100 gift certificate the tasting. No tickets Bentley’s Pub and a three Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm to Bentley’s Pub and a required. course dinner for four to support groups DJ Mingram three course dinner for fri, nov 28 Carmons. Each toy doSoma Ultralounge, C, Among Women: A Lesbi- four to Carmons. Each live music nated is an entry to the 10pm an and Bisexual Women’s toy donated is an entry Boneyard Jazz Quintet & raffle. Must be 21 to enter. Support Group to the raffle. Must be 21 Bone Rollers karaoke kids & families Asian American Cultural to enter. Iron Post, U, 5pm Paul Faber Dragon Center, U, 5pm Happy Hour and Live Discovery Room kids & families Music Karaoke We are an informal supSavoy Recreational CenThe Embassy Tavern & port group made up of Discovery Room Silvercreek, U, 5pm ter, Savoy, all day, $2/ Grill, U, 9pm lesbian, bisexual, queer Savoy Recreational CenNeon Neighbors Residents and Members, Liquid Courage Karaoke and questioning women ter, Savoy, all day, $2/ The Embassy Tavern & $3/NR Geovanti’s, C, 10pm students at UIUC; a place Residents and Members, Grill, U, 5:30pm to meet other women who $3/NR Fairchild’s Ages crawling-7. open mic share your concerns and Ages crawling-7. Huber’s West End Store, Tales for Twos Amateur Comedy Night to form or broaden your Baby Time C, 8pm Douglass Branch Library, Memphis on Main, C, social support network. Douglass Branch Library, Deja Vu C, 10:30am 8:30pm Coming Out Support C, 10:30am Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., mind/body/ Open-Mic Night Group ARTfusion U, 9pm spirit Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm Illini Union, U, 7pm Douglass Branch Library, Andy Moreillon Safe place to listen, talk and C, 4pm The Embassy Tavern & Yoga Classes art exhibit learn about sexual identity Preschool Tales Grill, U, 9pm Krannert Art Museum ”Spirit in Color” — The and coming out issues. Urbana Free Library, U, The Show and Kinkead Pavilion, C Artwork of Marty Maehr 9:45pm Urbana-Champaign InThis hour-long class introHeartland Gallery, U, 10am thur, nov 27 dependent Media Center, duces the fundamentals fundraisers U, 10pm of hatha yoga. volunteer live music UC Books to Prisoners The Show is a 2 hour live Toys For Tots Toy Drive Andy Moreillon work session radio program broadcast illini media Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Urbana-Champaign Inon WRFU-LP, Urbana Illini News and Interviews Bring in a toy for Toys For Caleb Cook and the Big dependent Media Center, 104.5 FM every Friday @ Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Tots and enter to win a Naturals U, 2pm 10 PM. Illinois student-produced $100 gift certificate to Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., UC Books to Prisoners is Ian Procell, AMP, D.O.M. TV talk show. Bentley’s Pub and a three U, 9pm an Urbana, IL based proj- Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm course dinner for four to ect providing books to Ilsat, nov 29 dj Carmons. Each toy dolinois inmates at no cost. dj live music nated is an entry to the Disco Thursdays Volunteer at the work Country Dancing at raffle. Must be 21 to enter. Fallon’s Ice House Tavern, session. Bradley’s II No Secret & The Mind’s C, 6pm Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Eye Iron Post, U, 6pm Nov 26 – dec 03 08

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INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre Presents: FREEZE! Body Police Illinois street residence halls, dec. 3

We all spent Thanksgiving stuffing our faces, so what better week to develop a positive body image? INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre will present FREEZE! Body Police, a series of one-act plays that explore the forces that shape our concepts of body image. The show begins at 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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Chrissie Corson Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm High Maintenance Memphis on Main, C, 9pm Mark Smart The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 9pm

dj DJ and Dancing Joe’s Brewery, C, 8:30pm, $5 DJ Bozak and DJ Spinnerty with Mertz Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm DJ Tim Williams Highdive, C, 11pm, $5 Kosmo at Soma Soma Ultralounge, C, 11pm

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night sky and how the ”Spirit in Color” — The stars seem to make picArtwork of Marty Maehr tures in the sky in our Heartland Gallery, U, 10am newest holiday show for young stargazers.

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Rites of the Season: Planetarium Show William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 8pm, $3-$4 Learn about the origins of our traditions of Christmas, New Year’s Day, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

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Toys For Tots Toy Drive Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Bring in a toy for Toys For Tots and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to dance music Bentley’s Pub and a three Radio Salsa course dinner for four to Radio Maria, C, 11pm, $3 Carmons. Each toy doSalsa, Merengue, Bachata nated is an entry to the music & dancing w/ DJ Bris. raffle. Must be 21 to enter.

illini media Illini News and Interviews Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Illinois student-produced TV talk show.

miscellaneous The Bike Project Open Shop Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 3pm Check out the tools and work stands you can use to fix your own bike and tour their massive collection of parts, spares and used bikes.

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live music

Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 10pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Geo’s, U, 10pm

Discovery Room Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, all day, $2/ Residents and Members, $3/NR Ages crawling-7. Santa’s Secret Star William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 7pm, $4, $3 seniors/students/children Learn about the day and

Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 6pm

open mic Battle of the Bands for Crisis Nursery Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 8pm

dj DJ and Dancing Joe’s Brewery, C, 8:30pm, $5 Saturday is Distinto y Diferente Great Impasta, C, $3 a person or $5 a couple Make this Saturday stand come and get it

out and make it Distinto mon, dec 1 y Diferente with music by DJ Andriano with Mambo live music Italiano. Jazz Jam Hosted by MRS Trio karaoke Iron Post, U, 7pm Liquid Courage Karaoke FingaLickin Geo’s, U, 7pm The Embassy Tavern & Grill, U, 8pm volunteer Monday Night Miracle Toys For Tots Toy Drive with Zmick Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Canopy Club, U, 9pm Bring in a toy for Toys For dj Tots and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Nekromancy Bentley’s Pub and a three Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2 course dinner for four to DJ Mingram Carmons. Each toy doHighdive, C, 10pm nated is an entry to the raffle. Must be 21 to enter. stage Abe Froman Project kids & families Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, 9pm Discovery Room holidays Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, all day, $2/ Decorate for the HoliResidents and Members, days—Naturally $3/NR Lake of the Woods Forest Ages crawling-7. Preserve, Mahomet, $5 Talent Show Learn to use natural obUrbana Free Library, U, jects such as leaves and 2pm seedpods to make beautiFor children ages 5-12. ful holiday decorations.

and AIDS and give new hope to those affected by HIV and AIDS. Featuring a performance by InnerVoices and inspirational words by several community leaders.

kids & families Discovery Room Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, all day, $2/ Residents and Members, $3/NR Ages crawling-7. Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm Babies’ Lap Time Urbana Free Library, U, 9:45pm, 10:30pm Ages birth to 24 months.

Liar’s Drive w/ D.J. Swiss and The Brother Whys Canopy Club, U, 9pm, TBA

DJ Bob Bass Highdive, C, 8pm, $3/$5 mind/body/ after 10pm spirit DJ Bris Tarot Card Reading Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Carmon’s Restaurant, C, DJ LEGTWO 5:30pm, $15 Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Catherine of Bead and Jeff Markland’s DJ’s all Botanicals in Urbana will request look into your future. Radmaker’s Rock & Roll Tavern, Tolono, 9pm illini media Country Dancing at Illini News and Interviews Bradley’s II lgbt Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 Illinois student-produced LGBT Resume Critiques Reggae Night @ Barfly TV talk show. Illini Union, U, 4pm Barfly, C, 10pm Does your resume need Salsa Night with DJ Bris tue, dec 2 to be critiqued? Get it cri- Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm tiqued by an expert from DJ Mingram live music the career center on cam- Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Acoustic Tuesday with pus in the LGBT Resource concert Jeremy Harper Center. Memphis on Main, C, Rainbow Coffeehouse UI Jazz Trombone En7:30pm Wesley-United Methodist semble Jeff Kerr and Billy Galt Church & Wesley Founda- Krannert Center for The Embassy Tavern & tion, U, 6:30pm the Performing Arts, U, Grill, U, 8pm The LGTBQA Caucus of 7:30pm, $10, $7 seniors, lgbt lectures The Piano Man the GEO offers the oppor- $4 students Mpowerment Next-Generation Iris Canopy Club, U, 9pm tunity to learn more about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Biometrics Corn Desert Ramblers the LGTBQ representation karaoke and Transgender Resourc- Coordinated Science Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., in the Graduate EmployPaul Faber Dragon es, U, 5pm Laboratory, U, 10am U, 9pm ees’ Organization and to Karaoke Mpowerment is a comThis talk begins with an help promote commuThe Embassy Tavern & munity group for young overview of the dominant dj nity, solidarity and social Grill, U, 9pm gay/bisexual men. Its pur- approach to iris biomet“Dusty Music” — DJ justice. Liquid Courage Karaoke pose is to build a strong, rics. Delayney Geovanti’s, C, 10pm mind/body/ healthy, inclusive and The Challenge of Our Mike ‘n’ Molly’s, C, spirit open mic safe LGBT community in Time—Sustainable De10:15pm, $1 Champaign-Urbana. velpoment Tarot Card Readings with Amateur Comedy Night concert ACES Library, U, 12pm Catherine Memphis on Main, C, fundraisers Lars Ryden of Baltic Uni- Interval: April Verch Band Carmon’s Restaurant, C, 8:30pm UC Books to Prisoners versity answers questions Krannert Center for the 5pm, $15 Open-Mic Night work session regarding sustainability. Performing Arts, U, 12pm Beginners’ Group MediRadio Maria, C, 10:30pm Urbana-Champaign InCyber-Physical Systation karaoke movies dependent Media Center, tems: From Sensing and Ananda Liina Yoga & U, 1pm Actuation to Information Liquid Courage Karaoke Meditation Center, U, Movie Mania UC Books to Prisoners Spaces Geo’s, U, 9pm 6pm Douglass Branch Library, is an Urbana, IL based Siebel Center, C, 4pm Karaoke with Randy Learn and practice mantra C, 6pm project providing books to Miller chanting and meditation. All ages can kick back and Illinois inmates at no cost. volunteer Bentley’s Pub, C, 9:30pm Dada Madhuvidyananda, relax with a WednesVolunteer at the work Toys For Tots Toy Drive Paul Faber Karaoke a yogic monk and teacher day evening movie at the session. Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am The Clark Bar, C, 9pm is leading the group medi- Douglas Branch. FriendShop Used Book Bring in a toy for Toys For tation and gives a brief open mic stage Store Open Tots and enter to win a talk on yogic spiritual Champaign Public Library, $100 gift certificate to Original Music Showcase practices and philosophy INNER VOICES Social C, 2:30pm Bentley’s Pub and a three Espresso Royale, U, 8pm after the practice. Issues Theatre Presents: The Library Friends sell course dinner for four to Open Mic Night Meditation Class FREEZE! Body Police used books for $1 or less, Carmons. Each toy doMemphis on Main, C, School of Metaphysics, U, Illinois Street Residence plus CDs, videos, and nated is an entry to the 8pm 7:30pm, $20 Halls, U, 8pm DVDs for $1.50, along raffle. Must be 21 to enter. Open Mic Night A powerful, poignant and with unique gift items. All Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm illini media humorous look at the kids & families sales benefit the library. Illini News and Interviews forces that shape our conlectures Discovery Room Illini Media, C, 4:30pm cepts of body image. illini media Savoy Recreational CenAn Evening with Dee Dee Illinois student-produced art exhibit Illini News and Interviews ter, Savoy, all day, $2/ Myers TV talk show. Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Residents and Members, Foellinger Auditorium, ”Spirit in Color” — The Illinois student-produced $3/NR U, 7pm wed, dec 3 Artwork of Marty Maehr TV talk show. Ages crawling-7. Heartland Gallery, U, 10am volunteer live music O Baby! miscellaneous lectures Champaign Public Library, Toys For Tots Toy Drive Donnie Heitler The Bike Project Open C, 9:45am, 10:30am Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Great Impasta, C, 6pm How to Train Employees: Shop Hours Bring in a toy for Toys For Traditional Irish Music A Guide for Managers community Urbana-Champaign InTots and enter to win a Session Business Development dependent Media Center, World AIDS Day Event $100 gift certificate to Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Center, C, 8am, $195.49 U, 3pm Krannert Center for the Bentley’s Pub and a three Rocket Science At Join Teresa Woodley in Check out the tools and Performing Arts, U, 5pm course dinner for four to Senator’s Inn Pub learning how to assess an work stands you can use Join with the Greater Carmons. Each toy doSenator’s Bar & Grill, Saemployee’s knowledge, to fix your own bike and Community AIDS Project nated is an entry to the voy, 8pm skills, and performance tour their massive collec- in celebrating the lives of raffle. Must be 21 to enter. levels. tion of parts, spares and those we have lost to HIV used bikes. www.the217.com

government Government Council Meeting Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, C, 7:30am This council advocates the business interests of the membership in matters involving government at all levels.

volunteer Toys For Tots Toy Drive Bentley’s Pub, C, 11am Bring in a toy for Toys For Tots and enter to win a $100 gift certificate to Bentley’s Pub and a three course dinner for four to Carmons. Each toy donated is an entry to the raffle. Must be 21 to enter.

kids & families Discovery Room Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, all day, $2/ Residents and Members, $3/NR Ages crawling-7. Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am Storyshop at the Branch Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am For pre-K to grade 1. Duct Work Savoy Recreational Center, Savoy, 5:30pm, $25 for residents of Savoy; $32 for non-residents Ages:5-12. Babies’ Lap Time: Moonlight Edition Urbana Free Library, U, 6:30pm Ages birth to 24 months with an adult. No registration is required for this free program.

fundraisers Feed Your Imagination Iron Post, U, 7pm, $5 The C-U Storytelling Guild will perform a concert as a fundraiser for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank.

illini media Illini News and Interviews Illini Media, C, 4:30pm Illinois student-produced TV talk show.

miscellaneous The Bike Project Open Shop Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6:30pm Check out the tools and work stands you can use to fix your own bike and tour their massive collection of parts, spares and used bikes.

support groups Among Women: A Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Support Group Asian American Cultural Center, U, 5pm

Volunteer Box Center for Women in Transition — Adopt a Family Make the holidays special for a family in need by providing for their needs this season. Contact Carie at the Center for Women in Transition and she will connect you with a family. Enjoy the fun of shopping, wrapping and making a difference for a family in need. Get in touch with Carie at 352-7151 or e-mail: children@cwt-cu.org

Crisis Nursery — Holiday Shop Clean-Up party After the fun and festivities of Holiday Shop are over, Crisis Nursery needs help with tear-down, the merchandise and the store. Join the fun on Sunday, December 14 from 58 p.m. at Lincoln Square Village as we clean up and pack away all the goods and decorations. Volunteers are also needed to decorate gift bags and help with little shoppers during the event. Contact Kim or Jana at 337-2731 or volunteer@crisisnursery.net.

Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County — Toy Shop Volunteers Be a toy shop volunteer and help sort and distribute toys to the parents of needy children from the Rantoul area. Help is needed from December 15 through December 18 at the Community Service Center in Rantoul. Hours of the shop are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and volunteer schedules are flexible. Please call the Center to volunteer at 893-1530.

We are an informal support group made up of lesbian, bisexual, queer and questioning women students at UIUC; a place to meet other women who share your concerns and to form or broaden your social support network.

Coming Out Support Group Illini Union, U, 7pm Safe place to listen, talk and learn about sexual identity and coming out issues.

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PRIME CAMPUS 502 S. 5th

1 BR LIKE NEW. Dish/Cable. Parking, Laundry Avail. $500. 520 sqft. ceiling fans/AC. 898-3829, 352-3829

808 S. LINCOLN, U Aug 2009. Classic Building- across from Jimmy John's on Lincoln Ave. Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Call for showing times. 1 BR + Sun Room $550/mo (UF) 1 BR + Den $550/mo (UF) 2 BR $490 to $550/mo (F) Efﬁciency $380/mo (F) Parking $50/mo BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com Available Immediately Available Immediately. 1 bedroom loft. Fully equipped. Balcony, parking. 409 W. Green. Call Hardwick Apartments, 356-5272 or 621-1012. BEST OFFER CAMPUS 1 BR Loft 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR Campus. 367-6626 For August 2009

205 EAST HEALEY, C. August 2009. Huge 1 bdrm apts. Window A/C, Parking $40/mo. To furnish $50/mo additional. Rents from $425/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

609 W. MAIN, U.

HOLIDAY WORK Great pay, ﬂex schedules. 1-4 week program, ages 18+, conditions apply, customer sales/service, no exp nec. Call: North Shore (847)251-5521 Orland Park (708)745-5508 Naperville (630)758-0001 Lake County (847)231-6180 STUDENTS: NEED HOLIDAY CASH $9 hr. after paid training + beneﬁts 1- 888-974-5627 T119111208 Equal opportunity employer

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34 MAIN, C. Available August 2009. Amazing 2 bedroom units in the heart of downtown Champaign. Units feature hardwood ﬂoors, designer kitchens with granite countertops, central A/C, dishwashers, W/D, 20' ceilings with 10' windows and much more! Rents from $1300/mo to $1500/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Great Location 201 S. Wright St., Champaign. Adjacent to Engineering campus. Loft bedroom, security parking, balcony, A/C, laundry. Hardwick Apartments 356-5272 621-1012 BEST VALUE CAMPUS 1 BR. loft from $480. 1 BR. $395 2 BR. $580 3 BR. $750 4 BR. $855 Campus. 367-6626. August 2009

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202 E. SPRINGFIELD, C. August 2009. 1 bedroom units conveniently located close to campus. Rent from $410/mo. Central A/C, dishwashers, balconies. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1006 W. STOUGHTON, U.

1108 S. LINCOLN, U. August 2009. Classic building close to Jimmy John's on Lincoln Ave. Hardwood Floors, Laundry. Efﬁciencies- furnished rents from $355 to $395/mo. Unfurnished 1 bdrms $550/mo. Unfurnished 2 bdrms $730/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

609 W. MAIN, U. August 2009. 2bdrm TownhousesFurnished $620/mo, Unfurnished $600/mo. 2 bdrm apts- Furnished $545/mo. 1 bdrm apts Furnished $490/mo. Parking optional, Central A/C, Carpet, Laundry, Call for showing times, BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. Close to Engineering campus. 4 bdrm from $935/mo. 3 bdrm from $795/mo. 2 bdrms from $550/mo. Window A/C, Carpet. Parking $30/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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101 N. BUSEY & 102 N. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2009. Near Green & Lincoln. 2 bdrm apts from $560/mo. Window A/C, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 103 E. Daniel August 2009. Close to Frat Park. Super size large 3 bdrm apt approx. 2,000 sq. ft. w/ 2 baths & ﬁreplace starts at $1360/mo. Large 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths from $975/mo. 2 bdrms from $755/mo. Efﬁciencies from $425/mo. Central A/C, Storage units, Laundry. Parking $60/mo. Call for showing times BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Amazing 4 Bedrooms! Sign a 4 bedroom lease before Thanksgiving at Round Balconies or Park Place Tower and receive $100 off monthly rent! 623 E. Green, Lofts on Green 202 E. Green, Park Place Tower 1107 S. Second, Round Balconies • Full size washer/dryer • Balcony access from • Elevators every room • Dishwasher/Microwave • Intercom access • High speed internet • 24 hour emergency • Garage parking maintenance Please ask about our 3 BR pricing options. Leasing September 29th for Fall ‘09 SEE THE DIFFERENCE

BANKIER APARTMENTS

Aug 2009. Close to Illini Union. 2 bdrms $560/mo, 1 bdrm $440/mo, Efﬁciences $375/mo. Carpet, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-173 www.barr-re.com

103 E. DANIEL, C. August 2009. Close to Frat Park. Super size large 3 bdrm apt approx. 2,000 sq. ft. w/ 2 baths & ﬁreplace starts at $1360/mo. Large 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths from $975/mo. 2 bdrms from $755/mo. Efﬁciencies from $425/mo. Central A/C, Storage units, Laundry. Parking $60/mo. Call for showing times BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

404 W. HIGH, U. Aug 2009. Huge 2 bdrms- 1,100 sq. ft. W/D in each unit. From $695/mo to $735/mo. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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105 E. John, C Available Fall 2009. 1 & 2 bedroom furnished, great location. Phone 352-3182. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Champaign. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

REMODELED 305 W. Elm, U

3 BR or 2 BR plus study New kitchen, A/C, pkg, deck/patio Available Fall 2009 @ $695/mo The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 1-217-384-8001 www.weinercompanies.com

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1005 S. Second, C. Fall 2009 Studio Secured building. Private parking, Laundry on-site. Value pricing from $375. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

603 W. Green, U. 2 or 3 Bedroom Heat & Water Included Hwd Floors, Free Laundry The Weiner Companies, Ltd.

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203 S. Sixth, C.

311 E. WHITE, C.

For August 2009. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Balconies, laundry, covered parking. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Avail Aug 2009. Large efﬁciencies close to Beckman Center. From $325/mo. Parking $35/mo. Window A/C, carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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1107 S. 4TH, C. For August 2009. 4 and 5 bedroom lofts. Best location. Completely furnished. Laundry, parking garage, elevator, ﬂat screen TV. $1650/mo. Phone 352-3182. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, Ch. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com

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106 Daniel, C. For August 2009. 1, 2, 4 bedroom apartments and townhouses. Parking, laundry, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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1107 S. EUCLID, C

105 E. Green, C

Aug 2009. 1 bdrms near Armory, IMPE, & Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $390/mo to $415/ mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. Studio apts at First & Green. Wall A/C units, laundry. From $305/mo to $325/mo. Parking $35/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

506 E. Stoughton, C.

2, 3,4 BR. Great Location, on-site laundry, parking. 3 BR with 2.5 bath/ spa with own washer/dryer. 4 BR with leather furniture plus Flat screen TV. Value Pricing from 420/ person. 309 S. First C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

For August 2009. Extra large efﬁciency apartments. Security building entry, complete furniture, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

706 S. WALNUT, U. August 2009. Close to Downtown Urbana, 1 bdrms $510/mo. 2 bdrms $540/mo. Central A/C, Laundry. Parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

2 BEDROOMS Many Utilities Included! Great units near the POOL at: •903 S. First St. •33 E. Chalmers St. •56/58 E. Daniel St. Come between classes! No appointment necessary

Roland Realty- 217-351-8900 www.roland-realty.com

601 W. Oregon, U. 3 bedrooms- 2 or 3 Baths Furnished, Free Laundry Free parking (1 space/br) SCHOOL YEAR LEASE

The Weiner Companies, Ltd.

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508, 510, & 512 E. STOUGHTON, C. August 2009. Huge 1 bdrm plus den and 2 bdrms. Close to Engineering & C/S. A/C, Laundry, Parking $55/ mo. Rent from $555/mo to $760/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

207/211 John C.

5th & HEALEY, C. August 2009. The BEST LOCATED EFFICIENCIES & 1 BEDROOMS on campus - period. Here's the best part: Efﬁciencies $400/mo to $425/ mo & 1 bedrooms $550/mo. Parking available at $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

401 E. Chalmers, C. Eff. Apt. avl. now. $434 per mo. Includes ALL utilities and 70 channels of cable. 337-7990.

August 2009 56 & 58 E. Healey, Champaign

1 BR—just off First St, between Green & Springfield Heat, sewer, trash included, Parking Available $470-535

1009 W. Main, Urbana

1 & 2 BR—just west of Lincoln, Engineering Campus Sewer, trash included, Parking Available $740-765

512 E. Clark, Champaign

Studio Apt—South of University, one block west of Beckman Water, sewer, trash included, Parking Available $400-420

(217) 377-8850 leasing@nevesgroup.com

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Smith Apartments Now Renting for August 2009 217-384-1925 Efficiency monthly rent 201 E. Armory, C. . . . . . . . . . . $395

1 Bedroom 610 W. Stoughton, U. . . . . . . . . $470 1004 S. Locust, C. . . . . . . . . . . $630

2 Bedroom 58 E. Armory, C. . 201 E. Armory, C. 1004 S. Locust, C. 1009 W. Clark, U. 1010 W. Clark, U. 1012 W. Clark, U.

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906 S. Oak, C 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Furnished Apartments For Fall 2009. No Pets. $7301280 Steve Frerichs 369-1182 stevesapartments.com

304 E. Clark, C. Castle Apartments 3 blocks to Engineering Quad and supermarket. 4 BR $1120. 3 BR $850. New C/A, ceiling fan, dishwasher, washer/dryer in unit. 3841099, castle_apt@comcast.net

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307 & 310 E. WHITE, C 307 & 309 CLARK, C Jan. & Fall 2009 Large studio, double closet, well furnished. Starting from $350/mo. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup.com 352-3182 Spring/Summer 09. $390 includes all utilities, internet, parking. Own bed/bath. 217-328-5468

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611 WEST GREEN, U Aug 2009. 2 Bdrms in Great Location. Hardwood & Ceramic tile, W/D, D/W, Balcony or Patio, Central A/C, Rent $945/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com 56 E. Healey, C. 1 BR $450/mo. Spring semester leases. Neves Group 217-337-8850.

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Old Town Champaign 510 S. Elm, C Available Fall 2009 and January. 2 BR close to campus, hardwood ﬂoors, laundry, W/D, central air/heat, off-street parking, 24 hr. maintenance. Value pricing from $595/mo. 841-1996. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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Furnished Furnished 705 W. Stoughton, U 807 to 809 Fall 2009 W. ILLINOIS, U 3 bedroom apartment. Spacious liv-

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907 W. STOUGHTON, U

ing area. Communal balcony & great backyard. Plus a bar area in kitchen, dishwaser, washer/ dryer in each unit, value pricing from $250/person. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

Aug 2009. 1 Bdrms corner of Lincoln & Illinois. Window A/C, Laundry, Rent $550/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Aug 2009. Huge 2 bdrm apt in great location near Engineering. Central A/C, laundry. From $650/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

KARMA

Atrium Apartments

802 W. GREEN, U.

One Bedroom Residences Downtown Champaign A complete regeneration of living space in downtown Champaign. These artistically inspired residences are fully furnished and feature IKEA furniture and cabinetry, hardwood ﬂoors, video security, off street parking, and laundry on site. KARMA is designed to be a fusion of art and living in a contemporary urban environment. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 217-356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Available Jan 09 and Aug 09 3 Bed/3 Bath Unfurnished $350 4 Bed/4 Bath Unfurnished $350 4 Bed/4 Bath Furnished $380- $420 All UTILITIES INCLUDED Individual Leases www.atrium-apartments.com 217-328-5122 Check out remodeled units!

Aug 2009. One block from Lincoln Ave. Large units with Central A/C, Patios/Balconies, laundry. Parking $40/mo. 2 bdrms from $605/mo to $630/mo. 1 bdrm $560/mo. Efﬁciency $415/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

ABOVE JIMMY JOHN'S ON LINCOLN 805 S. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2009. Ceiling fans, Window A/ C. Efﬁciencies from $520/mo. 1 bdrms from $570 mo. 4 bdrm $1, 440/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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THE GEORGIAN 1005 S. SIXTH, C. Aug 2009. Best located 1 bdrms on U of I Campus. Next to UI Library. 1 bdrms from $450 to $550/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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605 S. Fifth, C. Fall 2009 5th and Green location Outdoor activity area. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Garage offstreet parking, laundry, and value pricing. $1500. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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THE NEVADAN 903 W. NEVADA, U. We've redeﬁned luxury with these spectacular 2 bedroom units built August 2007 right in the heart of the U of I campus, around the corner from Cafe Paradiso. Wall-mounted ﬂat screen TVs, wine & beer fridge, designer furniture package, W/D, buzzer entry, elevator, covered parking and MUCH MORE!!! Some units have 2 baths! A must-see! Rents from $1250/mo to $1350/mo. Call for showing times! BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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1006 S. 3rd, C. Fall 2009 1, 2, 3 bedrooms. Location, Location. Large Tri-Level and Vaulted Ceiling, Covered parking, laundry, furnished, patios. Value pricing. $1590. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182 408 E. White, C. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom furnished apartments for Fall 2009. No pets. $430870 Steve Frerichs 369-1182 stevesapartments.com

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111 E. Chalmers, C. August 2009 Studio and 1 bedrooms. Furniture, skylights, offstreet parking, laundry. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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706 S. LOCUST, C. Aug 2009. Window A/C, covered parking $45/mo, laundry. Efﬁciency $315/mo, 1 bdrms $440/mo. 2 bdrooms $645/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

ARBOR APARTMENTS, C. Aug 2009. 1 bdrms at Third & Gregory across from Snack Bar. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $390/mo to $415/mo. Parking $35/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

510 E. Green Secured building Large 2 BR Washer and Dryer Sunroom or Sleep-over Room Balcony, Free Parking Call Cindy 841-3028 $1200/mo $600/person

503-505-508 E. White, C Fall 2009. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Furnished with internet. Parking and laundry available, new kitchens, value pricing. On-site resident manager. Call Justin 359-7297. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

602 E. Stoughton, C Fall 2009. Unique 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. All furnished, laundry, internet, value pricing and parking available. Must see! THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 352-3182

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Aug 2009. 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm apts from $505/mo. Close to Urbana Library and Downtown. Free Parking, Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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509 W. MAIN, U Aug 2009. 1 bdrm apts. From $415/mo to $445/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Parking, $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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722 S. BROADWAY, U. August 2009. 1 bdrm apts close to Campus. window A/C. Rents $400/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

115 W. WASHINGTON, U. August 2009. 1 bdrms. Window A/C, Laundry. From $360/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Spring 09, $330, fully furnished 4 BR, 4 BA Includes ALL UTILITIES Excellent Roommates Available 1/05/09 Email rentmyapartment2008@hotmail.com Studio available for rent second semester. Cheap. Good location. Call Phil (815)871-0422 or Tami (815) 398-3121

HOUSES FOR RENT

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Aug 2009. 1/2 blk south of Green. 1 bdrm $430/mo. 2 bdrms from $475/ mo. Window A/C. Parking $40/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com August 2009. Large Studio and 1 bedrooms. Security entry, balconies, patios, furnished. Laundry, offstreet parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP www.ugroup96.com 217-352-3182

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2 BR duplexes, quiet area near UI, many amenities, smoke-free, availble 12/1 or 1/1, $695-750. 417-7018.

204 North Lincoln, Urbana. 3 bedroom, 2 bath House with loft, deck, furnished, free parking and laundry. $1500/mo. 309-310-2059

ROOMMATE WANTED 550

712 W. High Recently built 4 bedroom 2 bath house, fully furnished with parking and laundry included. Call Missy 202-6412.

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d o i n ’ i t w e l l by Kim Rice & Ross Wantland

An Abbreviated Clmn Navigating online sex talk

Illustration by Kate Lamy

Recently a friend of ours suggested that we write about abbreviations used in personal ads. Not surprisingly, there are a number of different codes used in online ads, some for soliciting sexual activity while others are used simply as descriptors. Of course, like us, most people can look these up online to determine their meaning, but “Doin’ It Well” thought we’d help our readers out by providing a cheat sheet for quick reference.

The Lingo Sometimes abbreviations are ignored, especially if someone doesn’t know what they mean. If you’re in a chat room, and someone types “c2c,” you might google “c2c” online and think the person might be talking about rail train service to London, or asking if you “care to chat.” If, however, they are looking for cam to cam action or cock to cock play, you might be caught off guard. In addition, there is pressure around being in the know with current lingo around sex. So while most people know what a bj is (it’s OK if you don’t), 8C or bbw might be a little more elusive. And, depending on the context (sex chat room versus non-sexual chat), some acronyms might have different meanings. It can be difficult to stop and look something up if you are in the moment. In the future, maybe “Doin’ It Well” should market a sex-chat mouse pad. In the meantime, feel free to post this list next to your computer! www.the217.com

Chat Away! Here are some codes that are used pretty consistently on dating sites and personal ads. 123: have sex anally, vaginally and orally 420: smoke marijuana and have sex athl: athletic bb: bareback (sex, usually anal, without a condom) bbw-: big, beautiful woman bf: boyfriend bj: blow job bttm: bottom c: cock (ex. 8C= 8 inch penis) c2c: cam to cam or cock to cock Crystal: crystal meth d/d or ddf: drug and disease free discrete: sex that is kept secret, no strings attached dl: down low, similar to discrete dwm: dominant white male ff: fuck friends gf: girlfriend gl: good looking head: oral sex hj: hand job hwp-: height and weight proportionate iso: in search of j/o: jack off, masturbate together l4: looking for lkn: looking ltr: long term relationship m4m or, m2m: male for male, male to male mbm: married black male mwm: married white male

neg: HIV negative NSA: no strings attached pnp: party & play, sex with drugs, usually crystal meth poz: HIV positive r/t: real time, sex now, offline smth: smooth or hairless sub: submissive vers: versatile (top or bottom for anal sex) vgl: very good looking ws: watersports (still confused? Read our Going for Gold column!) For what it’s worth, we found that men seem to use more acronyms than women, especially on the men seeking men pages in personal ads. However, in online adult dating sites or sex chat rooms, acronyms are used by both males and females.

Let’s Chat If entering a sex chat room, it’s helpful to not just know the abbreviated lingo, but to understand chat room etiquette. Usually, chat rooms will have an FAQ page to inform you of the rules before you enter. If you’re new to sex chats, take some time beforehand to consider what you might like to say. Start by greeting folks when you enter the room. It is polite to take a few minutes to see what the conversation is about before jumping in. You probably won’t be received well if they are talking about a TV show and you ask who’d like an online sexual encounter. On the other hand, don’t lurk. If you enter a chat room, chat. Voyeurs (or lurkers) are sometimes viewed as creepy.

Really Talking While being familiar with popular abbreviations used online may be helpful in navigating dating sites, don’t be afraid to ask for clarification if you aren’t sure of something. Language constantly changes and it can be difficult to stay on top of it. If you are chatting with someone online and you are not sure what they have in mind, get clarification. Later you’ll probably joke about what you thought they meant!

ISO There are sites designed exclusively for dating, both casually and long term. And there are sites designed specifically for sex both online or in r/t (real time). Some sites have a mix of people with various motivations. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, keep searching! Check us out next week as we talk about tribadism.

Sex 411: Read Between the Lines PnP and/or BB might lead to other acronyms: HIV or STDs PS: Play safe. Use condoms.

Kim and Ross are lkn for your questions & comments. Send them an e-mail at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com nov 26 – dec 03 08

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Free Will Astrology ARIES

March 21-April 19

Have you ever arrived at a mountaintop on a clear day? Do you remember what you felt like? Can you re-imagine the sparkling purity of the air as it sweetened your lungs, the shimmering light that washed through you in lush waves, the exaltation of the sweeping vista as it lifted you to a deeper understanding of where your place is in this life? That’s the kind of peak experience you need and deserve in the coming days, Aries. If you can’t actually get to the top of a mountain, find the next best thing.

j o n e s i n ’

NOV 26–dec 03

six bright facets to your intelligence. I advise you to sic this superpower on complex dilemmas that have baffled you for many moons. You’ll have an excellent chance to break them down into component parts and solve the hell out of them.

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Two of the best money-saving steps you can take, says TV’s mock pundit Stephen Colbert, are to stop filling your hot tub with champagne and stop lining your gerbil’s cage with hundred-dollar bills. I highly recommend that you brainstorm about initiating similar conservative and preservative actions, Cancerian. It’s time for you to get really serious about shedding wasteful habits, cutting out needless excesses, and culling trivial activities that impinge on the time and energy you have available for the really important things. This shouldn’t be a cause for demoralization, by the way. On the contrary, the more creative you are about setting limits, the more long-term blessings you’ll set in motion.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

LEO

One of the greatest landslide victories in any election for U.S. President was Ronald Reagan’s in 1984. He got 54 million votes, 17 million more than his opponent. On the other hand, Reagan’s total was only 31 percent of all the Americans who were eligible to vote. So his “landslide” consisted of fewer than one out of every three adults. In the recent election, Barack Obama also won almost 31 percent of eligible voters, with 65 million votes. I think these vignettes provide an interesting caveat that you’d be wise to consider, Aquarius. In your personal sphere, a supposed majority might not be a majority at all. People in authority may have less of a mandate than they claim. As a result, you could have more power to spread your influence than you imagine.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

A Serbian beekeeper shares his deep religious fervor with the insects he spends so much time with. Slobodan Jeftic builds beehives shaped like churches because he believes bees have souls, too. I urge you to draw inspiration from his example, Taurus. Get together with your favorite animals for a rowdy prayer session. Bark or purr or neigh or chirp together. Run around with holy abandon, expressing primal gratitude for the vitality you’ve been granted. If you’re not currently in an intimate relationship with special animals, then take this as an opportunity to elevate and celebrate the consciousness of your own inner creature.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

CANCER

June 21-July 22

If you’re average, you blink about 17,000 times a day. But I’m urging you to reduce that number for the foreseeable future. Why? Because the coming days will put you in the path of meaningful, interesting, and useful sights that will be fast-paced and transitory. You might miss them if you blink too much. So open your eyes wider and for longer periods, Gemini, and get in the habit of checking in with your peripheral vision. Start now! What subtly amazing thing is happening right where you are?

July 23-Aug. 22

When he’s in his prime, a male panda performs an average of eight handstands a day. There’s no apparent evolutionary purpose in this stunt. He does it because it feels good. I suggest you make him your role model in the coming week, Leo. Identify three activities you can do not because they’re “good for you” or because they’ll advance some goal you’re pursuing, but simply for the sheer fun of it. If you can’t think of any play-time endeavors that fit this description, do the meditation and research necessary to find some. Whatever deeds you ultimately settle on, do them at least eight times a day. P.S. Do you know how to do cartwheels?)

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

It might be a good idea to temporarily avoid wearing stiletto heels, Virgo. The risk of slipping while wearing them is greater than usual. In a similar vein, I suggest you refrain from tightrope walking, putting yourself on a pedestal, or dreaming of climbing a ladder to the clouds. Two more suggestions: Don’t look down on people whom you imagine are inferior to you and don’t promise more than you can deliver. You catch my drift? Stay away from high and mighty forms of expression. Choose low, deep, and funky positions instead. Be as down-to-earth as you can possibly be.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

The wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy loves how smart her husband is. The New York Times’ Maureen Dowd quotes Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as saying, “He has five or six brains which are remarkably irrigated.” I suspect that description will apply to you in the coming weeks, Libra. Even if you have had just one brain up until now, you will seem, at least temporarily, to have as many as Nov 26 – dec 03 08

by Matt Jones

“Hidden Strength” —yes, we can solve this puzzle.

At one point during the comedic film Life of Brian, set in ancient Rome, the hero Brian is working as a vendor selling snacks to spectators at a gladiator match. “Wrens’ livers,” he says. “Jaguars’ earlobes. Wolf nipple chips. Get ‘em while they’re hot.” A potential buyer turns to him and asks, “Got any nuts?” Brian says, “I haven’t got any nuts. Sorry. I’ve got larks’ tongues. Otters’ noses. Ocelot spleens.” Judging from your current astrological omens, Scorpio, I suspect you may soon be in a position analogous to the spectator. You will really want plain old basic nuts, but someone will be trying to get you to sample the wrens’ livers. My advice? Steer clear of exotic stuff you don’t have an appetite for. Hold out until the nuts are available. There’s a new source of abundance available for you to tap into, Sagittarius. It won’t necessarily come in the form of a pile of cash or an influx of hot suitors or an upgrade in your social status. I mean those things are possible, but I’d rather concentrate on identifying the plenitude that’s more likely to occur: increased energy. Your health is likely to be at its peak, and so will your generosity of spirit. Your senses will bring you a wealth of fresh perceptions, and your love of life will expand and intensify. And who knows? This enhanced vigor might help you corral a pile of cash or hot suitors or an upgrade of social status. Last June, Neculai Ivascu was re-elected mayor of Voinesti, a Romanian town he had led for almost two decades. The only problem was, he was dead. “I know he died,” said one of the villagers who voted to return him to office, “but I don’t want change.” I hope you won’t go that far in your resistance to the forces of evolution, Capricorn. It’s time for at least some of your old ways of thinking and being to expire, and there’s no wisdom in trying to prop them up. My advice is to be brave: Gracefully agitate for transformation.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Feb. 19-March 20

Research by forensic anthropologist Martin Jarvis suggests that Johann Sebastian Bach’s wife probably wrote some of his music. Anna Magdalena didn’t get the recognition she deserved because “women were not allowed to take credit for composition” in the 18th century. I expect a comparable theme to emerge in your own life, Pisces. A source that has operated behind the scenes may come forward. A helper who has not previously been given proper due could be acknowledged. A woman whose good work has been obscured by sexism or a man whose efforts have been distorted by injustice might rise up and claim her or his rightful place.

Homework

Choose one area of your life where you will exceed your personal best in the coming week. Report your results by going to RealAstrology.com and clicking on “Email Rob.”

Solution in Classifieds.

Across

1 Backside 7 Vehicles at stands 11 Body art, slangily 14 City east of Denver 15 Give ___ on the shoulder 16 ___ Lilly and Company 17 Occupation in a Eugene O’Neill title 18 Hold up a group of stores one at a time? 20 Claim from a fan of a classic oozy horror movie? 22 “Funky Cold Medina” rapper Tone ___ 23 Have on 24 Superhero with the power to produce Japanese noodles? 32 Hosp. staffers 33 Actress Dushku 34 Waldorf, for one 36 Did some shoe repair 39 Beachside changing facilities 43 Yankees captain Jeter 45 Make big speeches 46 Today, but quicker 49 Feature of a Canadian weatherman’s display, perhaps? 52 Change for a five 54 Paving material 55 Hope/Crosby travel flick that takes place in Mali’s capital? 64 Coffee additive endorsed by Star Wars bounty hunter Fett? 65 Line showing a cold front, maybe 66 It ain’t nothing 67 “___ is only an egg’s way of making another egg” (Samuel Butler) 68 Doing some bodybuilding refinement 69 Presidential monogram of the 1950s 70 Nine-digit IDs 71 Condescending

Down

1 Switch partner? 2 “That’s gotta hurt!” 3 Palm, e.g. 4 Memorial monument

5 Like some exams 6 Shoe designer Blahnik 7 Capital near the Caribbean 8 Nuclear fission target 9 “The Howard Stern Show” crony ___ Booey 10 Like, totally uncool person 11 Little sample 12 Late rock guitarist Duane 13 Bathroom floor workers 19 44-down noise 21 Kids’ show builder 24 “___ Favourites” (2005 compilation album from the Tragically Hip) 25 Ginger ___ 26 “___ for Killer” (1994 Sue Grafton novel) 27 ___ Center (New Jersey Nets’ current arena, named for a menswear company) 28 City with a steady history in witch tourism 29 Justin Long role, in a computer ad 30 Chicken-king link 31 Prominent person 35 1984-2008 Olympic swimmer Torres 37 Elizabethan, for one 38 Rec room 40 1960s war theater, for short 41 ___ standstill 42 Mo. for Independence Day in Brazil 44 Litter that may not be ready for litter yet 46 Worth a B+, perhaps 47 Waiting for a party, perhaps 48 Toy advertised with the slogan “but they don’t fall down” 50 ___ Te Ching 51 Planetary paths 53 Mrs., in Madrid 56 Grandmothers, in Germany 57 Massage parlor sounds 58 Fourth-column selection in Battleship 59 “Kurt Cobain: About ___” (documentary) 60 Ailment also called “the kissing disease” 61 Somewhat 62 “Critique of Pure Reason” philosopher Immanuel 63 Menage-a-many? come and get it

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by Michael Coulter

Big Screen Failure Evil Hollywood vs. wholesome values It’s fairly easy to sit back and wish life was like the movies. This is because most Hollywood movies have a happy ending of some kind. In actuality, life being like a movie would be nothing but a pain in the ass. Sure, it all depends on what kind of movie it is, but still. If life was like a movie, I might have to blow up several bridges and shoot countless renegade police on my way to work each day. Everyone would always make the best jokes no matter what the circumstances. Even a romantic relationship wouldn’t be possible until both people had gone through a series of funny little incidents that brought them closer. It’d be more than we could handle. Like the Drive By Truckers say, “The secret to a happy ending is knowing when to roll the credits.” I suppose that’s my point. We don’t really want our lives to be like movies, except for that one specific part of the movie where the hero is happy as a clam. By the same token, I don’t really think we want our movies to be like real life. For example, my life so far today would have consisted of me waking in the morning in a not particularly exciting or interesting manner, going to work in the same way, then coming home and screwing around until bedtime. The lone somewhat thrilling scene was when I nicked my face while shaving. There was some blood, but not nearly enough to satisfy a movie-going audience. No one would ever want to sit through that boring shit. Not even me. This is why I didn’t really understand a recent poll commissioned by the Anti-Defamation League that said a majority of Americans don’t share Hollywood’s moral values. Geez, thanks Captain Obvious. I’m sure the values of Hollywood are far different than the values most of us at least try to project. The problem is, Hollywood’s values are vastly more interesting than the rest of America’s values and that’s what puts asses in the seats. Sixty-one percent of those surveyed said that America’s values are “under attack.” I’m fairly sure “under attack” is the word the survey used rather than something those surveyed came up with on their own, but hey, they’re their statistics and they should be able to make them sound however they want. Fifty-nine percent agreed that “the people who run network television and major movie studios do not share the religious and moral values of most Americans.” Wow, it almost seems like they’re putting words in people’s mouths. www.the217.com

Whatever, they probably are. This particular group, the Anti-Defamation League, fights against anti-Semitism so they sort of have a vested interest in the rest of us staying religious or at least trying to keep us from seeing anything that doesn’t reflect their particular view. I suppose that’s all well and good, but if I were to be 100 percent honest, I really sort of suspend any kind of religious thought when I go to most movies. I also generally suspend any thought that has to do with reality. Let’s all try to remember, it’s supposed to be entertaining. If we didn’t expect it to be that way, we’d just pull up a lawn chair and watch our neighbors for two hours every Friday evening. It just always pisses me off when people have a little survey made up so they can bitch about something they don’t agree with. It’s really freaking simple. If you don’t like something, stop going to it. Here’s another fine idea. If you insist a large majority of the movies out there are offensive to you or your religion in some way then suck it up and start making your own damned movies. If the statistics are correct you should have no trouble at all winning the box office race every week. That’s the thing about this particular situation. The rest of America may agree with you out the ying yang about the evils of Hollywood, but that in no way means they want to shell out 10 dollars every weekend to see a crap-ass movie. They don’t want a reflection of their own life. They want a reflection of something far more exciting. It’s been said a hundred times over, but money is a really fine way to show your beliefs. If over half the people don’t agree with Hollywood then why are they still in the movie making business? Someone is going to see the damned things regardless of shared beliefs. That ridiculous vampire movie that came out made over seventy million dollars the first weekend. I’m sure most of the people who went don’t really believe in vampires or in any value a vampire happens to have, let alone agree with the values of the people who made it. They simply wanted to be (dubiously) entertained. The biggest problem is not that Hollywood doesn’t share the rest of Americas’ values. Of course they don’t. They never have and never will. The biggest problem is that Hollywood already has a tendency to make a whole bunch of crap without other people making itworse. A big reason for this is because they’re trying to satisfy every segment of society all at the same time. This may keep people like the Anti-Defamation League off their asses, but it does nothing for the art of film. nov 26 – dec 03 08

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