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Hope for Better Economy in ’09

The new year is upon us and hopefully 2009 will bring better news economically than 2008.  Many experts are offering predictions as they have every year, but who saw what was coming in 2008? Full story

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New Spin on Classic Dinner, Movie Combo

I don’t have a lot of money, and I’m probably not alone.  Despite my financial woes, I still enjoy going out for a night on the town, but my critical nature and semi-expensive tastes make it hard to go out on a budget. Full story

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Second Life

It’s time for roll call: Jamie, Clarissa, Jason, Tic-tac-toe, Dominick, Danger, Queen of Hearts, Phil.

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Salvation Army volunteers collect for charity

Gin Ando | The News Record

Chimes resonate over the loudest engine or noisiest shopping cart. The glossy red buckets are synonymous with the holiday season. For a few people, the classic notion of peace and goodwill toward all men starts long before Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any other year-end holiday. Full story

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Bells, Baubles, Pom-poms, Perfect Adornments for Atrocious Holiday Garb

Over-the-Rhine and through Burnett Woods to the ugly Christmas sweater parties you go! The Metro is the sleigh that leads the way through ice, slush and maybe snow. Full story

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Contest Promotes Holiday Spirit in CUF

’Tis the season for carolers, snow and sparkling holiday lights that glow and brighten up the snow-covered houses. To help kick off the holiday season, bearCAT, an organization that helps promote student and resident relations, is hosting the second-annual House Decoration Contest. Full story

D.I.Y. Gift Ideas

Despite urges for holiday shoppers to boost the sagging U.S. economy, there are a myriad of ways for industrious gift-givers to craft homemade, do-it-yourself projects for family members and friends on your nice (and not-so-nice) list. Full story