CHIMALTENANGO, Guatemala - Tattoos, baggy pants and tank tops are out. Smart blazers and university recruits are in. It's an extreme makeover for Central America's gangs. Facing harsh crackdowns by government security forces and citizen vigilante groups, they are trying to lower their profile. (0) comments
Healthy Eating is Key Red Bull, Starbucks, McDonald's or a late-night pizza - these are popular choices for the hungry, sleep-deprived college student cramming for finals. However, these high-calorie cravings will not provide energy during the chaos Finals Week brings. (0) comments
Students across campus will breathe a collective sigh of relief as the semester ends this week. But unless you were planning on using your books as a really expensive doorstop, it's time to sell them back and buy next semester's textbooks. However, before you head down to the bookstore, students now have more options with Web sites such as Chegg. (0) comments
Known as an off-campus spot for artistic and hipster types, Boheme Bistro, 2900 West St., will close its doors on Dec. 17. "I've owned it for 10 years, and now I need to put myself into other pursuits," said owner Pete Sherman, associate professor of aerospace engineering and statistics. (0) comments
It was Dec. 31, 2006, and I was pondering the practicality of creating a New Year's resolution. Every year I would choose something, even the simplest of tasks to complete over the following year, and I would let myself down. But this time, I was committed. (0) comments
On Friday, talks between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Writers Guild of America ended without a resolution after eight days of negotiations. The ends of most TV shows are in sight since most network shows have six or fewer episodes remaining, and movies scheduled for 2009, such as "Da Vinci Code" prequel "Angels and Demons," are likely going to be pushed back. (0) comments
Many traditional holiday dishes are referenced in holiday carols and stories, but fruitcake and mincemeat are sometimes sources of confusion. Some traditional holiday foods are familiar favorites. Some are … not. Where does mincemeat come from? And how long can a fruitcake last, really? Fruitcake "Fruitcakes are made with an assortment of candied fruit and fruit rind, nuts, spices and usually liquor or brandy," according to the food Web site Epicurious. (0) comments
In 1955's "The Ladykillers," lonely widow Louisa Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) is renting out her upstairs room in her rickety old Victorian house. As the frail 87-year-old sits down to a cup of tea with her parrot General Gordon, the doorbell rings - enter Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness). (0) comments
With millions sent, virtual gifts have been leaving their mark not only online, but on people's hearts. Here are a few places to get virtual gifts to send either with a small fee or none at all. Facebook With the addition of this Facebook application, members can send small icons -from a golden goose to a box of chocolates to a "mom" tattoo - to all their favorite online friends for $1 a piece. (0) comments
Thor Olaf Highland will tell you he has been Santa Claus for 40 years. When asked if he's the real deal, Highland will say, "Of course I am!" and tug on his full white beard to prove it. Highland has had a beard for 25 years. When he was younger, he was a Santa Claus with a red beard. (0) comments
With 2007 coming to a close, UWIRE, a college news service, asked critics at newspapers all over the nation to weigh in on their top 10 albums and movies. Here is what your FYI editors chose. 1. "Once" A true musical with amazing music and the best romance in years. (0) comments
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