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’Kong’ most daring risk for Jackson yet

By Joe Pudas | Dec. 12, 2005

As usual, this holiday season is replete with movies, from modestly budgeted independent movies released to capitalize on award consideration to mammoth spectacles designed to pack every multiplex in the country to the gills. Peter Jackson's remake of 'King Kong' is by far the riskiest cinematic endeavor this year'maybe even the most dicey studio-funded behemoth since 'Titanic.' If Jackson's gamble pays off, it could be the biggest movie since then, as well.  

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UW lobbyist’s bowl offer draws censure

By ??zge Sevindik | Dec. 12, 2005

As fans get ready to cheer on the Badgers at the Capital One Bowl, the state Ethics Board is censuring a UW-Madison lobbyist for offering state legislators a special opportunity to buy tickets for the game. 

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Senior effort given on sophomore CD

By Beth Wick | Dec. 9, 2005

For a band that embodies energy, originality, talent and diversity in its acclaimed debut album, it is hard to come back with a second album stronger than the first. Bands ' ¦'

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Reacting to bad gifts

By Iris Brey | Dec. 9, 2005

The worst thing about receiving a bad present is not knowing how to react or look natural when you open it. Christmas Eve is a pretext to stare at the ' ¦'

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Doling out some ho ho ho

Dec. 9, 2005

As materialism hits its high-point this gift-giving season, some relief for the soul can be found in the countless Madison area volunteering opportunities. Giving a little time can make all ' ¦'

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But most of all I'm thankful for...

By Eric Jensen | Dec. 9, 2005

'Tis the season to be inexplicably cheerful. Snow is on the ground (my wish was granted), temperatures are plummeting (an excuse to conserve body heat), and a not wholly-commercialized holiday ' ¦'

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8889 launches grand ’Music’

By Bridget Maniaci | Dec. 9, 2005

With a Brit-pop sensibility that hearkens back to the late '90s and channels Blur with a dash of Oasis, local Madison band 8889's first full length album My Music Plan shows a healthy disregard for all trends indie and moves decidedly into the genre of smooth guitar pop. 8889 clearly demonstrates potential and the possession of songcraft building blocks necessary to become lasting musicians.  

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State to sue federal gov’t over Plan B delays

Dec. 9, 2005

Gov. Jim Doyle formally granted the state approval to sue the Food and Drug Administration over malfeasance regarding delayed approval of emergency contraceptives, also known as Plan B, for over-the-counter sale. 

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