Murphy's Law: Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Read more...
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Credit: DOWNTOWN RECORDS
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January 31, 2:12 am
Creating Britney Spears, the mythical pop star who captivates fans and critics alike
I often wonder to what extent Britney Spears is a real person. Read more...
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Credit: JIVE RECORDS
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 28, 1:00 am
Single-minded: _The music of the night_
I miss my car. When I was home, I could drive it anywhere. If I needed some time and a place to think, I could just get in the driver's seat and go. Now it's back at home, being driven around Irvine without me. Read more...
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Credit: HOLSTER RECORDS
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January 27, 11:10 am
FIRE IN THE KITCHEN: Slow Food Movement chapter at UCLA emphasizes healthy all-natural dishes
Despite odd discussions about human cheese and fermented mushroom tea, the Slow Food Movement chapter at UCLA is not about culinary extremity. Read more...
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The finished Slow Food-style goat cheese pasta is a healthy, organic version of the traditional carbohydrate-based dish. The ingredients were conscientiously picked and were as locally grown as possible.
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January 26, 1:18 am
FASHION OR WHATEVER: Blankets of laziness keep us warm with ridiculous trends
I wish I had invented the Snuggie.
It's not because I'm mental or anything, because a wearable blanket does sound pretty ridiculous. Read more...
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The Forever Lazy is a one-piece blanket suit with zippers for using the restroom.
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 23, 11:25 pm
Pop Psychology: Billed as a buddy comedy, Vince Vaughn movie is, instead, a well-made, unexpected ‘Dilemma’
Sometimes we go to the movies for their predictability: We want happy endings from Nora Ephron and huge explosions from Michael Bay. Read more...
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“The Dilemma” stars Vince Vaughn and Kevin James as best friends. (credit: Universal Pictures)
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January 21, 12:23 am
SINGLE-MINDED: Save these songs for that awkward day
I was in Italian class, it was early in the morning, and I was tired. Never a good combination when trying to speak a foreign language coherently. Read more...
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Credit: RACECAR LOTTA RECORDS