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The Rusty Nail: Word games

By Lester Russell Allen IV · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

The fine folks of Whole Foods Market have taken the euphemism ladder up another notch. They call me a "team member." I think this would be a lot more fun if I were allowed to call my bosses "Coach," but they tend to frown on that.

Caught with your pants down

By Jessica Bacharach · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004

I heard a dirty rumor that true love waits. Maybe you are waiting for Prince Charming in his white Land Rover or you are anticipating the arrival of your conservative king to slay the liberal dragons, but with all of the intensity of Washington, many women are waiting for Mr. Tonight as opposed to Mr. Right.

'A Lo Latino' spices up Quad

By Dyane Jean-Francois · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004

Salsa dancing, chicken fajitas and "Chicano" are all things that Americans recognize as "Hispanic." Wednesday on the quad there was an opportunity to learn more. AU kicked off the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month with "A Lo Latino," a celebration on the Quad.

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Out of Context

September 23

IN AN EXTRAORDINARY DISPLAY OF BAD TIMING, Tuesday's NBC4 local news at 6 p.m. managed to juxtapose triumph and travesty. The broadcast featured a report from the National Mall that went something like this:

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Alabama prog rockers reach for sky

September 23

"Mander Salis," the debut LP of The Snake The Cross The Crown, is an album with scope as massive as the band's name. The five-piece plays hypnotically arranged indie rock orchestrations with much emotion.

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A Dirty Shame: A

By Emily Zemler | September 23

It's hard not to like John Waters. Sure, his movies are vulgar, disgusting and borderline offensive, but he's funny. And he's refreshing, because there's no one else like him in Hollywood, or anywhere else.

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Crossfire

By Danny Lieberman | September 23

Danny Lieberman's Crossfire comic for September 24, 2004.

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'September Tapes' goes guerilla

By Megan Slack | September 23

Six months after Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. government was still scrambling to find Osama bin Laden, hidden somewhere in the bowels of Afghanistan. Convinced there was something more behind the deadlocked dilemma, five American filmmakers bribed their way into the war-torn country in search of answers.

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September Tapes: A

By Blair Payne | September 23

"September Tapes" is a gritty, groundbreaking film that depicts an American filmmaker's account of his journey to Afghanistan after 9/11.

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British Zombie Invasion

By Daniel Longino | September 23

Edgar Wright, the pale and thin 30-year-old first-time director, can talk zombies. He can talk your ear off about slow versus fast zombies or regular zombies versus viral zombies.

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Shaun of the Dead: A-

By Daniel Longino | September 23

The opening credits of British zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead" feature typical people working tedious jobs. There's the checkout counter of the grocery store, and people waiting to ride the bus checking their cell phones. It seems as if Western culture has already been zombified.

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Diary of an Intern

By Michael Vallebuona | September 23

There's something to be admired about an intern who shows up for her first day on Capitol Hill and is in handcuffs by lunchtime. In my experience, at least two weeks go by before the authorities begin their investigation, and by then the sexual misconduct charges are usually dropped.

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John Waters talks 'Dirty'

By Emily Zemler | September 23

In his new film, "A Dirty Shame," Waters highlights sex - specifically sexual addiction, fetishes and the creation of an entirely new sex act. In a recent interview, Waters, a hilariously funny man, offered his thoughts on movie ratings, liberalism and, of course, sex.

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Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 23

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for September 23, 2004.

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Film Clips

September 23

Scene staff grades and capsule reviews for movies playing in area theaters.

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Vagrant Records

September 20

Vagrant recently released "Another Year on the Streets Vol. 3" and it's chock full of middle-class teen angst. The compilation features new and unreleased songs by the likes of experienced musicians Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, Paul Westerberg and the Get Up Kids as well as several relative newcomers to the emo-punk genre.

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Music Notes

September 20

The Scene staff reviews CDs by the Thermals, Flogging Molly, Lovedrug, Sparta, Hot Water Music, Bob Schneider and the Roger Sisters.

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Not Quite Wrong: 9/20/2004

By Ross Nover | September 20

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for September 20, 2004.

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Sundays at the Georgetown Flea Market

By Brittany Bond | September 20

It's the Georgetown Flea Market, popping up in the parking lot of Hardy Middle School at Wisconsin Avenue and 34th Street every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On sidewalks wide enough for a little early morning staggering, this bazaar of cheap and exotic fare is between 30 to 45 minutes walking distance from campus.

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The Hit List

September 20

Five things the Scene staff thinks are worthy, led by U.K. zombie romantic comedy "Shaun of the Dead."

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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