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Do not return to sender: 'Service' delivers

An unlikely combination, an unlikely fusion of genres, and an unlikely method of production ­­-- if "Give Up," the debut from Postal Service, fails to be anything, it is orthodox. Postal Service is the collaboration of Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello, most recently of Death Cab for Cutie and Dntel, respectively.


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'Dare' to be derivative: 'Devil' bites the dust

Marvel Comics once had little success in getting movies made about its superheroes. DC Comics, Marvel's arch-nemesis in the comics industry, had seen its two foremost characters, Batman and Superman, turned into hugely successful film franchises that generated tons of money for the company.


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'Window' of opportunity shut

Massive Attack never was intended to be an electronic act. A product of the burgeoning hip-hop scene in late 1980s Bristol, Massive Attack crafted its debut, "Blue Lines," with intentions of sending hip-hop on a more layered and more down-tempo, albeit less danceable course.


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Mayer's 'Thursday' fails to create live wonderland

Calling all John Mayer groupies and fanatics:Your digital bible has arrived! The 25 year-old guitarist just released his first concert DVD, "Any Given Thursday". Recorded live at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Birmingham, Ala., the DVD showcases Mayer performing 16 of his most popular songs.


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'Remote' control: Scots strive for maturity

Take Idlewild's previous release, "100 Broken Windows," add one part water, mix, let it go stagnant for a few hours and the result is "The Remote Part," a more mature but slightly diluted version of the band. The Scottish quartet used to pack a punch and leave pretty bruises.


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'How to Lose' eight dollars in two long hours

Why, Kate Hudson? Why? Why in God's name would you subject yourself to being in a movie so trivial, so predictable and so stupid that they should have been forthright and simply titled it "How To Lose Eight Bucks in Two Hours?" Kate Hudson is a great actress.


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'Shanghai' sequel results in 'Knight'mare

A few years ago, Jackie Chan was well known only to aficionados of martial arts flicks, having garnered marginal box office success in America with such films as "Rumble in the Bronx" and "Who Am I?" Viewers of these films praised his obvious talents, although the comic book plots and poor dubbing left much to be desired.


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The various views of the 'Vagina' (1)

For the past few days, I've had one thing on my mind -- vagina. You might think it's because I spent a Saturday night on Rugby Road or went to the women's health fair, but in actuality, these things have had nothing to do with it.


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Inaugurial rock festival shows potential

Eleven bands in eleven hours. The scene shifted each set, as the cooler-than-thous showed up to bob heads during Q and Not U, the punks to throw themselves around during Avail and the Birkenstock-wearing types to sort of sway during Jump, Little Children.


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'Zwan' song: Billy's star dimly shines

When Billy Corgan deserted the music world two years ago, he buried the Smashing Pumpkins, the alt-rock juggernaut that dominated the early-mid 90s with ubiquitous hits like "Bullet with Butterfly Wings," "1979" and "Today." The Pumpkin's dissemination was hardly elegant, however, as its popularity and fair-weather following began to wane in the late 90s.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.