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Freelance Writer Tina Whittle is a sometimes college composition instructor presently working as a mystery writer and tarot reader. She has lived in Statesboro for 12 years, taught at GSU for ten. She has a husband, a daughter, one dog and four chickens.Tina will be on the lookout for stories with character, stories that show who we are here in Statesboro by showing the issues we care about.

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Music writer Denver Pittman is a senior journalism major from LaGrange, Georgia. In her spare time she likes to think about what she wants to be when she officially grows up. In the meantime, Denver enjoys reading pop culture manifestos & writes--a lot.

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Columnist Rachel Sale was born and raised a beach baby in Florida and spent most of her undergrad time at Georgia Southern dedicated to the swim team. The final season is ending and she’s shifting her focus from swimming to experiencing what Statesboro holds. Her last semester as an English major will be spent pursuing things that she enjoys: new experiences, food, exercise, friends, biking around town on her blue, beach cruiser, challenges

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and an education. After graduating, Rachel plans to attend grad school for Journalism. Byron Miller is a family-oriented man from Midway, GA aspiring to work in the music industry. Until then, he is finishing his collegiate career at Georgia Southern as a Junior Public Relations Major, Marketing Minor while participating in organizations such as Hussle Hard Entertainment and Student Government Association. “Follow your passion, and success will follow you!” Managing editor, Cory Cunningham Originally from Reidsville, Cory graduated from GSU with a degree in Journalism and spent four years working at the Claxton Newspaper before joining the 11th Hour staff. He’ll continue to help the 11th Hour offer the same great coverage that you’ve come to expect from us over the the past eight years. Photographer Heather Benton has been working as a documentary photographer for nearly 10 years. She has her own photography business here in Statesboro, HBdocumentary.

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Thur, March 18

This day in history: (1989) Largest Art robbery in the history, where 12 paintings valued at $100 million are stolen.

Author Jack Riggs will be on campus at Ogeechee Technical College as part of the school’s Southern Authors in Residence program. Call (912) 688-6958 for more information.

Sat, March 20

This day in history: (1996) Erik and Lyle Menendez found guilty of killing their parents.

Pet adoption – The Statesboro Bulloch County Humane Society will host a pet adoption at Anderson’s General Store from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. GSU Softball vs. Western Carolina – A doubleheaders kicks off with the first game at 1 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m. For more info, visit GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com

Mon, March 22

This day in history: (1993) Haitian ferry boat capsize in storm, 800-2,000 die.

The Double Bubble Theorem – Professor Frank Morgan will present his popular math talk discussing soap bubbles called “The Double Bubble Theorem”. The show will include a guessing contest, demonstrations, explanations and prizes. Families and students are encouraged to take part in this interesting topic from 6pm to 7pm in Room 1004 in the Information Technology building. Morgan is an Atwell Professor of Mathematics at Williams College. For more information call 912-478-5202.

Tues, March 23

This day in history: (1990) Former Exxon Valdez Captain Joseph Hazelwood ordered to help clean up Prince William Sound and pay $50,000 in restitution for 1989 oil spill.

GSU Baseball vs. South Carolina at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com. GSU Unplugged - Unplugged is a weekly open mic coffeehouse in the Russell Union Starbucks at 7 p.m.. Any student interested in showcasing his/her talent is welcome to perform, whether it be poetry, singing, playing the guitar, stand-up comedy, or even karaoke. The first 30 guests even get free coffee. So stop by and enjoy the show.

Thur, March 25

This day in history: (2008) 160 square mile part of the Antarctic ice shelf disintegrates.

Professor Emeritus George Shriver Speaks on Academic Freedom - George Shriver, professor emeritus of History at Georgia Southern University, will speak on Academic Freedom at 4 p.m. in the College of Business Administration Room 1124. Afterward, the GSU chapter of the AAUP and SGA will host a reception with food and a chance to talk with fellow faculty and students. Information on membership in AAUP and ways to get involved will also be provided. Dr. Bell Hooks Lecture: Cultural Criticism and Transformation - Renowned intellectual Bell Hooks examines popular culture in the context of patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism. Her first book, “Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism” (South End Press, 1981) was named one of the "twenty most influential women's books of the last twenty years" by Publishers Weekly in 1992. Cornel West, Hooks' contemporary and coauthor, calls Hooks "the most prolific intellectual of her generation—a bold and coura4 MARCH 3 - 16 2010

geous writer who probes the neglected dimensions and dark corners of our culture.” The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Russell Union Ballroom. Admission is free. For more information, call 478-5409. Mini-Golf Night – Come enjoy a night of cheap miniature golf at Hacker’s, beginning at 9:30 p.m., sponsored by GSU Campus Recreation and Intramurals. Games are only $1 with GSU Student ID.

Fri, March 26

This day in history: (1982) Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder release "Ebony and Ivory".

GSU Baseball vs. UNC Greensboro at 7 p.m. GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com. FREE Outdoor Movie in Sweetheart Circle at 8 p.m. For more information, call (912) 478-7270. Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway - As the world's longest running Phantom, Franc is an amazing performer with old time show business pizzazz and a voice that soars to the heavens. Of course, his concert will include his signature number, "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera. Tickets for the concert, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. in GSU’s Performing Arts Center, may be purchased by calling the Performing Arts Center box office Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 912-478-7999.

Sat, March 27

This day in history: (1997) 39 cult memebers in California commit mass suicide (Hale-Bopp) .

Main Street Farmer’s Market – The farmer’s market is back! Shop for locally made arts and crafts; eat locally grown and prepared foods, and enjoy the festivities that abound. The downtown farmer’s market will be held every Saturday through May in the Sea Island Bank parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call 912-764-7227 for more info. Pet adoption – The Statesboro Bulloch County Humane Society will host a pet adoption at Petco from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Creative Cooking School: Budget Gourmet Stay practical and still be up to date with the recipes you’ll learn as the chef touches on the five basic ingredients which all sauces are based on. Featuring instructor Chef Brian Hancock, the School presents a creative approach to home entertaining. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in GSU’s Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building. Cost is $45 per person. To register call 912-478-5551. Astronomy and Space Day at the GSU Planetarium – Come out to the planetarium from 2 to 5 p.m. for some fun with stars. Activities will include live star shows of the current night sky at 2, 3, and 4 pm to teach how to star-hop from your backyard, NASA Moon rocks on display from the Apollo Missions, hands-on astronomy activities, Free and open to all ages. Call 912-478-5292 for more information.

Mon, March 29

This day in history: (1973) U.S. troops leave Vietnam, 9 years after Tonkin Resolution.

The John Humma Cinema Arts Series Presents Revanche - At once a gripping thriller and a tragic drama of nearly Greek proportions, Revanche is the stunning, Oscar-nominated, international breakthrough film from Austrian filmmaker Götz Spielmann. In German with English subtitles. The film will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the Russell Union Theater. Tickets are $3.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27 James Gregory, the Funniest Man in America 7:30 p.m. Averitt Center For The Arts

James Gregory, the Funniest Man in America - For over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt un-tucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. Gregory is constantly touring. He’s on the road about three days a week, forty six weeks a year. He continues to entertain sold-out crowds in theaters and comedy clubs and remains in demand for corporate events. James has been the featured entertainer for over 200 corporations, including the Coca Cola Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Hewlett Packard and Kroger. regory reflects. “My comedy is based on my life experiences. It’s real, it’s funny and the audience loves it. That’s why I’m still in business.” James is heard weekly on syndicated radio shows such as Rick and Bubba, John Boy and Billy and Bob and Tom. Combined, these shows are broadcast to people in over 220 cities nationwide. As a result, he now has a grass-roots following that numbers in the millions. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27. For more information, call 212-ARTS.

ON DISPLAY THRU MAY 7 The Norman Rockwell - Tom Sawyer Project

centerpiece of American culture, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, has inspired imaginations and evoked memories of childhood - or what we wish childhood had been – for more than 100 years. Over the next three months, the community will have the opportunity to connect with the classic again, or for the first time, through art, literature and theater. The Norman Rockwell Traveling Exhibition: Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn will open at the Averitt Center for the Arts on March 12. Free to the public the exhibition will remain on display through May 7. In conjunction with the exhibition, the Averitt Center and Statesboro Regional Library have planned a slew of events under the heading Community Read 2010 around the classic novel. “To be able to bring an exhibit like this is a pretty amazing thing,” said Tim Chapman, executive director of the Averitt Center. “Norman Rockwell is probably the most noted illustrator of our time. This exhibit is such a perfect fit for studying the book Tom Sawyer.” Rockwell is famous for depicting slices of everyday American life. During his prodigious career he produced 322 covers for The Saturday Evening Post as well as numerous other publications including Look Magazine. His Americana style and attention to detail also made him an excellent choice to illustrate two of America’s greatest novels. In 1935 George Macy, publisher of the Heritage Press and Limited Editions Club books, commissioned Rockwell to create the illustrations for deluxe editions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Rockwell produced eight oil paintings for each book. In preparation, Rockwell traveled to Twain’s hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, which was the basis for his fictional setting of St. Petersburg, Missouri. The ensuing works capture the feel of the novels while depicting some of their most famous scenes including Tom tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence. The traveling exhibition, which is organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is comprised of 16 signed, limited-edition prints from Rockwell’s own collection. Chapman began working to bring the exhibit to Statesboro after visiting the Rockwell Museum on a family trip two years ago. The Averitt Center is partnering with the local library and a local community theater production company to build a month’s artistic and educational activities around Norman Rockwell, Mark Twain and the fictional characters of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, said Melinda Roell, development consultant for the Averitt Center. “The Norman Rockwell/Tom Sawyer project emphasizes the connection between literature, fine art, performing art and film,” Roell said. “This multi-genre experience will serve to educate and inspire a broad range of participants.” Activities include a community discussion of the novel Tom Sawyer on April 8 and an art contest on the theme “childhood adventures.” In March Tony Phillips will present the play “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and on Sunday, April 11 the Emma Kelly Theater will present a free show of the classic movie version at 2 p.m.

Inconvenient Truths

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“Si eppur muove." Italian for "And yet it moves," words attributed to Galileo after he was forced to recant his scientific discovery that Earth revolves around the sun and not vice versa. Threatened with execution, Galileo backed down, but as the story goes, he muttered these words at his trial. The Catholic Church could make him recant, but they couldn't stop the planet from going round and round. It's probably just a story -- Galileo was a smart man, and he knew what happened to people who back talked the Inquisition, even under their breath. Nonetheless, it's a story that illustrates an important point -- we need people willing to speak truth to power. Of course this has always been problematic. Power already knows the truth. Power is just waiting to see where the noise is coming from so it will know where to aim. Therefore, civilized society has always had protections in place to protect Tellers of Truth from trigger-happy Powers That Be, the First Amendment being one superior example that comes to mind. Academic freedom is another. Now, you may not be a part of the academy, but you should be very concerned with this concept anyway. Considered by many legal scholars to be a part of our First Amendment right to free speech, academic freedom relates to the freedom of professors and institutions as they research, publish, teach, and speak in the public arena. And as such, it affects all of us. Professor George Shriver knows a thing or two about the concept. A Professor Emeritus of History at Georgia Southern University, Shriver will be delivering a presentation on academic freedom on Thursday, March 25 at 4:00 in Room 1124 the College of Business Admin Building. There will be lots of professors there, and lots of students, but I'm making a case why you should be there too, even if you've never set foot on a college campus (or did once upon a time and are glad you don't ever have to again). I asked Professor Shriver to describe exactly what academic freedom is. "It's nothing new," he said. "It dates back to Socrates and Plato." He referenced the definition provided by the AAUP -- the American Association of University Professors -- which cites freedom to research and publish the results, freedom to

discuss appropriate subject matters in the classroom, and freedom to speak and write as citizens without institutional censure. Academic freedom works to guarantee that professors and teachers can do their jobs without governmental or institutional interference. It also guarantees that students have the freedom to learn, which means that students have the appropriate conditions and opportunities they need to learn. This matters to you -- the respectable community member -- only if Truth and the right to speak it matters to you. "The common good depends on the free search for truth and free expression," Shriver said. "Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to that end." The AAUP agrees. It emphasizes that universities and colleges exist to serve this common good, not themselves, not their employees, not even their students. Think about it this way. Say you're having some surgery. Wouldn't you like to know that the medical students who learned that procedure learned it under the best conditions possible, with professors secure enough in their jobs to teach it properly? Wouldn't you like to know that the research they're relying on is top-notch, the result of free inquiry and uncensored peer review? Of course you would. It's a no-brainer, like deciding if you want an accredited engineer building your bridges. Unfortunately, the truth is sometimes inconvenient. Sometimes the people telling the truth get a lot of pressure to just shut up. And sometimes they do. And the rest of us are poorer for it. Our legislature is having to make a lot of tough budget cuts right now, and Georgia's universities are on the chopping block, which means that people are nervous and scared and afraid of losing their jobs. In such times, people tend to keep their heads down. Inconvenient truths feel too dangerous in chopping block times. Just ask Galileo. And yet it moves, I think he'd say. We're a nation built on several ideas that seemed really wacky at the time, including democracy and free speech and state's rights. They require us to get off our collective duff and put our voices in service of the greater good. That means you and me and all of us. If you don't know what academic freedom is and how it affects all of your other freedoms, I challenge you find out. - TINA WHITTLE

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What was your favorite movie this past year and what did you think of the Oscar selections? "I liked the Blindside because I love Sandra Bullock, and I'm glad she won. I haven't seen The Hurt Locker yet, so I can't really judge it." < Debbie

Olive Garden opened March 15 in its Statesboro Crossing location. About 165 jobs will be created with the opening of the 233-seat, 7,500-squarefoot restaurant. The faved Italian chain will be open for lunch starting March 22.

"Inglorius Basterds was my favorite. Avatar should have been in the animated category, not best picture. The Hurt Locker was definitely another one of my favorites" - Josh >

Dear Georgia Southern Students,

must admit that writing a letter defending my work for Georgia Southern is pretty weird since I have spent my entire 20 year career as the Senator from the Fourth District working to make Georgia Southern the very best institution in the Regents System. And with the help of the Bulloch County Delegation, namely Rep. Bob Lane, we have been very successful. I lost count at the $200 million dollar level. In fact every new building on this campus got here through some state public official s efforts. After working to secure the $4 million planning funds last year, we will be working this year to try and secure funds for a $32 million Biology building that is badly needed. In my family we bleed Eagle Blue. At last count, from my wife to our children and spouses, we hold at least 11 degrees from Ga. Southern. We don t even allow anyone in our family who went anywhere else. It has not been apparent from some of the publicity that has emanated from this campus, but Rep. Lane, Rep. Jon Burns and Rep. Butch Parrish and I are the best friends this institution has and will continue to be. We understand, more than most, the incredible economic engine that Ga. Southern provides for this area. So, to the current situation. I hope the severe recession this country and state is in has not touched your family, but you probably know someone who has lost a job or lost their home. Georgia has suffered more than it has in seventy years as our tax collections, mostly from income tax and sales taxes have dropped some 25%, or $4.5 billion, in just 2 Ω years. As policy makers, we are truly struggling to take care of children, senior citizens, the mentally ill and disabled, and to keep the public safe with law enforcement and prisons just to mention only some of those who cannot take care of themselves or from whom the public needs protection. Some of you have discovered that Georgia spends 42-45% of the state budget on k-12 education and some 16% on higher education in colleges and technical schools. You can understand, then, some of the difficulty we face in fitting our expenditures to what revenues we are receiving. We have accumulated a $1.1 billion shortfall in the FY2011 Budget presently being crafted which follows

tax collections that have fallen over $1.6 billion just since April of 2009. State agencies have virtually no other source of revenue than state taxes. Local boards of education mostly only have property and some sales taxes to make up their budgets. Only the Board of Regents has the option of charging fees and tuition as a replacement for shortfalls in state funds. Governor Perdue s FY2011 Budget allocates $2.08 billion in state funds to the Board of Regents. When combined with other funds including tuition, that budget exceeds $5 billion dollars. His proposed budget cuts that amount by $223 million less federal stimulus funds. It is likely an additional cut of $100 to $150 million will be required to meet the budget shortfall. You need to know that the Board of Regents will have all of the tools it normally has including tuition increase and use of fees in meeting these cuts. Some legislators and students have been surprised and shocked at some of the salaries being paid at the University of Georgia and possibly other institutions. I am pretty sure of one thing: the faculty and staff at Georgia Southern on average are certainly not overpaid and probably the opposite is true. All of us as Georgians have a stake in your success at Georgia Southern and it is our hope that you will be taxpaying citizens as soon as possible & But you are Georgians as well, native or adopted. Working our way out of this recession will take us all working together, finding innovative ways to do more with less, and demanding transparency so we all understand our path forward. I have enjoyed talking and communicating with those of you who have called or sent emails. As always, if you contact me, I will call or return your message. You can depend on one thing for sure. Those of us who represent you in the local legislative delegation will continue to work to insure that the University has all of the resources possible to insure your timely success at Georgia Southern and that you have the great experience here that we and our families had. By the way, I write a weekly column on state issues. If you do not receive it and would like to, let me know by email at Jack.Hill@senate.ga.gov

- Jack Hill, State Senate (404) 656-5038 (phone)

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Value Meals Just Not What They Used to Be...

• A woman at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits became enraged over the size of her side order and made sure that everyone knew it, after making a scene, she left the restaurant, but not without slamming the door on her way so hard that it was knocked off its hinges.

• Who knew grits could be a weapon? Apparently one woman in Finch Trailer Park, since she did just that, throwing a pot of hot grits on her boyfriend, who she claimed physically attacked her, though there was no evidence. She was arrested. • Someone reported to police that the sewer drains on Mikell Street were clogged with cloths.

Dogs aren't just man's best friend

Women have staked their claim as well. In fact, two women in Campus Club loved a dog so much that they began physically fighting over it, resulting in battery charges for each of the women. No word on who the dog preferred. • I guess it was one of those nights.When police arrived at the hospital to determine what happened to a man there who had suffered facial and shoulder injuries, the only thing the man could tell them was that the injuries had occurred at Foxridge apartments. He had no idea who, if anyone, had attacked him or how he had been hurt. • A woman called the police to report her son breaking a door in her home, but when police got to her home, the woman was too drunk to write a statement.

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2010 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Thousands of you voted, now take a look at who you think are the “Best of the Boro”. Stop in and visit these fine establishments, because without you, it would just be another empty storefront. This small town has some great momentum right now, growth and endurance, from the student body at GSU to new restaurants and boutiques, and that is what we’re celebrating this issue.

Best Overall Bar, Best Wings

Buffalo’s – The bar on the pond has always been a hot spot, and our readers are glad that Buffalo’s is back in the location it held years ago, college kids and locals alike converge on their choice for best overall bar nightly. And did we mention their wings? Eleven flavors, and there $6 express lunch is Scorching hot... depending on how you order ‘em! Best Annual Community Event Kiwanis Fair – This annual event has long been a favorite of the ‘Boro, with plenty of rides for everyone to enjoy, and of course the snacks – funnel cakes, cotton candy, hamburgers and hotdogs, and plenty more. The Kiwanis Fair is also one of the only fairs to maintain its agricultural roots with 4-H presentations and historical demonstrations.

Best Barber Shop

Henry’s Haircuts – The little shop in University Plaza has been cutting the hair of everyone in town for decades, so it’s no surprise that readers voted it their favorite. I

Best Shop Owner

Debbie Campbell (Book and Cranny) – Readers selected one of Statesboro’s longtime independent shop owners as their favorite, reflecting the personal service that she provides to all customers. You can always find Debbie in her shop, always ready to offer help and advice.

Best Gourmet Restaurant, Best Steak 119 Chops – If you’re craving a great steak, you can’t go wrong with Chops. But the appeal of the downtown restaurant is more than just great food – which it has in spades – it’s also the atmosphere. With its elegant dining room, Chops provides the gourmet experience.

Best Lunch Spot Gnat’s Landing – With its $6 lunches, Gnat’s has become a great spot to stop in for a quick lunch that is far from your usual burgers and fries, with specialties that would normally cost you a lot more.

Best Sports Bar, Best Ethnic Food

Manny’s – With TV’s lining every wall, and individual TV’s at the tables, you’ll never have to worry about your favorite team not being on one of the screens at Manny’s. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or even hockey or soccer, you’ll know all the scores at Manny’s. And it may be the only place in town to get souvlaki! Best Package Store Fast & Easy – With three locations near campus, it’s no surprise that the Fast & Easy is the shop of choice for everyone gearing up for a night of fun and alcohol, though not necessarily in that order. Best College Hangout Dos Primos – With a major renovation this year, and an overhaul in the kitchen, Dos has taken on a new form, but continues to be a favorite spot for the college crowd. Best Drink Specials, Best Mexican Restaurant El Sombrero – With daily drink specials to keep costs down for college students, the original ‘Boro Mexican restaurant is always a hit for anyone with light pockets and slim wallets.

Best Dressed Night Spot Rude Rudy’s – Sure, there’s plenty of places to go out for a drink in your jeans and t-shirt, but if you’re looking for something a little more classy, check out Rude Rudy’s for some of the best-dressed partiers in Statesboro. Rude Rudy’s was also voted Best Dance Scene.

Best Trivia

Kbob Kelly’s – Kbob’s is one of the few places in the ‘Boro where you’ll find more people hanging out outside of the bar than inside, but it’s also the place to go for trivia. Think you know everything, prove it at Kbob’s against some of the best competition with questions that cover all topics.

Best Place to See Live Music Retrievers – With a brand new stage, Retrievers is taking music seriously and providing a great place for local bands and touring bands alike to play. Whether it’s a group of locals playing originals or the Velcro Pygmies coming through

Favorite Overall Restaurant

The Millhouse – Millhouse hasn’t been in the ‘Boro as long as some other restaurants, but it’s made a big impression in its short time here and has quickly become the spot for a night out. With great food, and great drinks as well, Millhouse is Statesboro’s favorite overall restaurant.

again to provide the Guns ‘n Roses experience, readers love to watch live music at Retrievers.

Best Bar Food

Loco’s Bar and Grill – Whether you’re in the mood for some great wings with your beer, or maybe a thick, juicy burger with your whiskey and coke, Loco’s has got you covered.

Best BBQ, and Restaurant that is Sooo Statesboro Vandy’s – If you’ve been in the ‘Boro for any amount of time, you know about Vandy’s. It’s THE place for local barbeque, but also a Statesboro institution. The mall location feeds plenty of people every day, but the original, downtown location is a landmark that everyone in town knows. Best New Restaurant Chili’s

Best Ethnic Food

Tie between Manny’s and Nikko Japanese Restaurant – The Greek food is great, and affordable at Manny’s. While across town, Nikko continues to provide the ‘Boro with great Japanese food through both its Express drivethru and its sit-down counterpart. Best Burger Longhorn Steakhouse

Best Pizza

Papa John’s, we know you love clipping those money-saving coupons on the back cover! Best Family Restaurant RJ’s – Long a staple of Statesboro locals, there’s plenty for college students to love at RJ’s also, particularly its Sunday buffet. Best Bartender Harvey @ Dos Primos

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2009, and Coldplay, Harry Connick Jr., Alicia Keys, and Bob Dylan are among the artists topping the list of those making charitible efforts throughout last year, including charity albums, fundraisers, and other charity partnerships... • Shaun Ryder's band The Happy Mondays have been tapped to headline the Wychwood Festival on June 5th... NYC shoegazers The Depreciation Guild will present their latest album, Spirit Youth, May 18th on Kanine Records... Bright Eyes has recorded four new songs - "Rollerskating," "Happy Accident," "Someone's Love," and "I Know You" that will be included in a reissue of his 2004 EP, One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels, that will hit stores on March 23rd... • And the Almost Alice soundtrack album, a companion to the new Johnny Depp-starring Alice in Wonderland movie, is out now, complete with tunes from Owl City, Metro Station, Pete Wentz, and Avril Lavigne... • ON CD: Alberta Cross' Broken Side of Time... Rogue Wave's Permalight... and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Beat the Devil's Tattoo... and that's the buzz... for this week's Modern Rock.

The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. Over two weeks of imaginative productions and rare regional appearances by renowned artists in jazz, classical, blues, bluegrass, gospel and other styles of American and international roots music will take place March 18-April 3.

or those of you who've been waiting for a new Gorillaz album - well, the wait is finally over. Plastic Beach is the animated band's newest set - they call it the "most pop" thing they've completed to date - and it'll be in-stores on March 9th. You may have already heard the first single, "Stylo," complete with cameos from Mos Def and Bobby Womack; other guests who collaborate with Gorillaz include Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, The Clash's Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, and Lou Reed, among others... Acclaimed Canadian indie singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has just wrapped recording on his new album, and is now in the mixing and mastering stages; Sexsmith, who hopes to have the disc out early this year, says that the sessions for the new set were "wonderful," and that he plans to hit the road behind the album with a full band and all the new songs in

tow. Sexsmith fans might also want to keep an eye out for his appearance on Elvis Costello's TV show Spectacle, on which he appeared alongside Sheryl Crow and Jesse Winchester; the episode is in reruns on the Sundance Channel, so watch your cable listings... Fellow folkie Joe Henry, who's been keeping busy with a variety of production projects as well as his own music, is continuing promotion of his most recent album with a quintet of tour dates on the U.S. East coast and Midwest, during which he'll share his unique blend of country, jazz and rock; this particular album also adds some blues into the mix. Henry's live shows will include stops in NYC (3/8), Vienna VA (3/9), Philadelphia (3/10), and Chicago (3/13), during which he'll rock the house at the Old Town School of Folk... And the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano has released their list of the "All-Time Top Ten of Pop and Rock Albums, which they call their "modest guide to point you on the road to good music." So just what do the Vatican think of as the top ten? Well, here are the

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are practical, peace loving, stubborn, and deliberate. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you like the finer things in life. Now is the time to hold onto as much money as you can because starting next week you will have more than plenty of places to put it. Meanwhile, finish up all the activities on which you have been working if you can. By Monday you will find a little relief. Something good, (not any of your doing) has happened to change the situation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini is versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative, quick, neat, and curious. Gemini learns quickly and has the ability to get a good education. Clear the decks this week because as soon as next week rolls around you are going to be extremely busy again. This condition will last through mid April so prepare yourself for that event. At that time you will have a more energy to do what needs doing. Seeing that you have â&#x20AC;&#x153;been there; done thatâ&#x20AC;?, you have the experience of knowing what to do and just how to do it.

LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is colorful, self assured, outgoing, impulsive and expansive. This week will be interesting as you learn some things that up to now have been kept secret from you. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;theyâ&#x20AC;? say it is for your own good.) It may irritate you at first but you must wait before you say or do something that you will later regret. Being left in the dark at times is not always a bad thing. It could delay your reaction and give you time for some serious examination.

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You will say things without thinking. You can be arrogant, presumptuous, and your own interests will come first. You should wait one more week or longer before making any revisions in your plans or actions to anyone. You will find that this will give you time for a much better chance of success. After this week your efforts should go much smoother without making so many mistakes in your complex situation. You should also be finished with expending so much money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, and needs to have a sense of security. Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagination. Wind up your â&#x20AC;&#x153;day workâ&#x20AC;? this week because next week for some unfathomable reason you will be working a night shift as all opposition to what you are doing goes away suddenly and completely. Surprising opportunities increase and you have to be ready to grab what you can as they show. It will be of help to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think out of the boxâ&#x20AC;? as you examine these opportunities.

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VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): Virgo is intellectual, critical, fussy, and shy. Do not hesitate any longer to finish up any project you have been doing. If you can complete your plans or changes now, you have an excellent chance to succeed. Surprises do not sit well with you right now so you need to listen to your mate or your friend the first part of this week.

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LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra is artistic, musical, level headed, sympathetic, and generous. You can be gossipy, critical, and bitter. Whatever favors you have done in the past will now be paid back many fold. You may have to pass on a hint and ask for help while you gently remind those people of what you have done for them. Karma works, but sometimes a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;pushâ&#x20AC;? to help it along. Do not make any changes until next week when you have a much better chance of success. SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed, determined and secretive. You can be willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a fine mind. A very nice surprise should be coming your way this week. On Valentines Day perhaps? By next week you will find your irritation seems to disappear and you will feel much better. You should also be able to get a more meaningful rest. A lot of your weird ideas may now disappear and everyone should feel much more comfortable in your presence.

SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You like to talk a great deal making it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise. An unwelcome event may come your way on or about Monday but you will get a chance to turn it around to work in your favor by next week. At the same time some good Karma you have earned in the past is repaid just as it should be. You can count on those past favors to help you out in whatever you need at this point; favors, funds or just simple approval and/or support. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. You could find yourself taking an unplanned and unexpected trip this week. (It might be exciting.) You may want to surprise somebody with a quick visit but you may get a surprise of some kind yourself. Some adjustments (of some type) may have to be made in your business this week, but that seems to take care of any problem that may have troubled you in the past. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Aquarius has a strong will, and is inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected. Hiding some of your income is not working. Wait at least a week to make changes or taking action. By then you have a chance to go over your figures again and find that you can submit an honest report. Your attempt to hide funds was not necessary. It is great to feel charitable toward those poor people in Haiti, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go overboard. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, ultra-sensitive, easy going, and sociable, Worry plagues you. Pisces will see only the good in others. The first part of the week could be very inventive or creative for you. All you have to do is apply yourself and put on your thinking bonnet. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you can produce. Toward the end of this week you could hear about a really nice opportunity with which you can create more income. Listen carefully to everyone and their input.

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