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Director talks money with D.C. students

In a recent town hall-style meeting at George Washington University, Michael Moore spoke strongly about how much he loves America and he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. However, he said, Moore does believe that there are things that other countries do better — not only with health care, which he thinks the United States should model after the systems that have effectively been in place in other countries for the past 50 years. “I’m tired of dancing around this problem,” Moore said. Though Moore was at times extremely blunt and firm in his standing, it was obvious that he cared deeply about the American people and that he wanted to fix this injustice and save the millions of people who were victimized. Moore said he handles the issues he covers in a specific way.

AU-controlled Gmail protects student security

Though some colleges across the country are wary about switching over their college e-mail servers to free e-mail servers such as Google or Microsoft, AU students have nothing to worry about when it comes to e-mail information security, according to the Office of Information Technology.

Gaga brings ‘LoveGame’ to D.C.

A Guinness World Record for the amount of sparkly leggings per square foot could have been set Tuesday evening at the DAR Constitution Hall in downtown D.C. None other than the queen of all things outrageous herself, Lady Gaga, provided perhaps one of the greatest dance parties the District has experienced in a while.

‘Boys’ become men in new Hicks film

Director Scott Hicks, best known for “Shine,” now brings us “The Boys Are Back,” a study of the bittersweet time that follows the passing of a beloved spouse. “The Boys Are Back” manages to incorporate beauty with death and finally results in hope of new growth. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Simon Carr.

‘One’ shine before Spektor

The pairing of Jupiter One and Regina Spektor on tour is so genius that only Spektor herself could have come up with it. Their raucous yet refined sound was the perfect set-up for Spektor’s melodic and quirky performance.

RT: Tweets hint at personality

“What are you doing?” Twitter doesn’t ask it in an accusatory or invasive manner like when you get caught trying to sneak a backpack full of apples or a tray of hot dogs out of TDR. Twitter is simply curious. We registered with it, asking it to ask us what we’re doing and Twitter obliged.

Find art gem hidden in D.C. at NatGeo

A lot comes to mind when the name “National Geographic” is said. For starters, how about the magazine? Or perhaps the channel, full of interesting shows such as “Locked Up Abroad” or “The Dog Whisperer.” Many, however, wouldn’t even think of the National Geographic Museum, located right here in D.C.

Talent, emotion define ‘Pearl’

“Black Pearl Sings!,” currently playing at Ford’s Theatre, holds true to its title. The musical is centered loosely on the story of freedom and racial tension, but is more a showcase of the beautifully soulful and captivating voice of Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, who plays the title role.

‘Antlers’ prove musical chops

It seems that, as of late, the indie rock scene has been jaded by the presence of charming, outgoing frontmen. Baring all in interviews and reaching hands out to sold-out crowds screaming along to their words, the indie scene seems almost dominated by rock stars. Where have the quiet, elusive frontmen dedicated to nothing but a solid performance gone?

Christmas comes early to Union Station

Anyone looking for a bit of early Christmas cheer were sure to find some while visiting Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” train tour. The train, which has been traveling across the United States since May, made its appearance in Union Station last week for two days. Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth will star in this latest animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic novel.

Feature Pic: Matt and Kim visit AU

Metro brief

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s decision to sandwich its older cars between newer models, an early response to the Metrorail crash last summer, was intended primarily as a public relations move, according to a newly released letter addressed to a WMATA safety panel.

Metro brief

Catholic University’s Vitreous State Laboratory secured the first part of a $36 million contract to turn nuclear waste into glass through a process called vitrification, making the waste easier and safer to store.

‘Zombieland’ Dominates Box Office; Lady Gaga and West Split

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