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SEE "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are best friends, and when they start to face hard times caused by money problems, they come up with the perfect solution: to make a porno. Hoping to make a quick buck, they vow that having sex will not ruin their relationship, which is ultimately tested in the end. From director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats), audiences can always expect a good laugh, and that’s exactly what "Zack and Miri" brings to the theater. HEAR Brett Dennen "Hope for the Hopeless" He has toured with big names such as John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, and Ziggy Marley. Now, in his third album, Brett Dennen is being labeled as one of Rolling Stone’s Artists to Watch in 2008. Dennen’s voice has a unique tone that keeps you intrigued while his songs deal with issues from professional criticism to love to a quest for peace. It’s a very relaxing album that is enjoyable during those times when you just need a few minutes to yourself. TASTE Trick-or-Treat It’s probably been a while since most college students have gone trick-or-treating. Why is that? It’s a time to dress up as someone you’re usually not, and as a reward, people give you free candy. What’s the downfall? Somebody might laugh at you? You’re the one who should be laughing, at them. You’re getting all the free candy while they’re too busy trying to be cool. It’s a fun way to get sweets and have a lot of fun at the same time. Who cares if you get a few stares? Candy trumps stares any day. READ "Spellbound by Beauty: Alfred Hitchcock and his Leading Ladies" In the book by Donald Spoto, audiences are able to define the relationship between Hitchcock and the ladies he chose for his most famous films. From Madeleine Carroll ("The 39 Steps") to Tippi Hedren ("The Birds"), and even Ingrid Bergman, this book shows you Hitchcock’s lack of self-confidence about his ever-growing obesity. The connection between his frustrated sexual energy and the leading ladies’ relationships in his films are what make this book unique and a great read. LIVE Preventing a Cold: Do aerobic exercises. It makes you pump more blood, breath faster, and sweat more, which helps increase the body’s virus-killing cells. Get fresh air. The heating in your room dries you out and makes you more vulnerable to sickness, especially in crowded dorm rooms. Don’t cover your sneezes with your hands, which viruses cling to. Use a tissue or just sneeze in the opposite direction of the person closest to you.
