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Live, learn, find your complex

By Richard Pulfer | February 21, 2006

There's a disturbing trend I've noticed among many aspiring writers. It's something I first noticed in my own attitude as a writer, but it's appeared throughout my peers. Often, writers in general form a Stephen King, John Grisham or Janet Evanovich complex....

in review: Miss Misery, Andy Greenwald

By Collin Quick | February 21, 2006

Meet David Gould. A late 20s New York resident obsessed with the Internet, drinking and "what could be" situations. A recently single author-at-large, Gould fills his days and nights infatuated with his on-line temptress, Cath Kennedy, aka Miss Misery,...

‘Unlock my body and move myself to dance’

By Collin Quick | February 21, 2006

While he may not have played a Kiss cover, Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy teased the Otto's Niteclub audience with Rush's "Fly by Night" Monday evening. Tweedy and Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche played to a sold out crowd during an hour and 45 minute set and...

Saved by the bell … ding

By Christopher Strupp | February 20, 2006

On Valentine's Day, Dennis Haskins, better known as Mr. Belding from ‘Saved By The Bell,' sat down with Flavor and talked to us about ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,' college speaking tours and of course, ‘Saved By The Bell.' To read the entire interview,...

A fabulous way to accessorize your day

By Nyssa Bulkes | February 20, 2006

In the world of metrosexuality, "murses" are on the rise. Instead of gym bags, small bags similar to women's purses are seen swinging from the shoulders of some the most masculine men. Clearly women aren't the only gender to notice the efficiency of purses,...

Play Back: Mike and Joe

By Kristin Herout | February 17, 2006

"Either Way" —Guster — "We played with Guster a year ago, and I heard this song for the first time. I'm such a sucker for hypnotic." "Arlington" —The Wailin' Jennys — "I heard these chicks singing live on the radio one afternoon while driving...

Play back: Since By Man

By Christopher Strupp | February 17, 2006

Thin Lizzy — "The Boys Are Back In Town" — "Rock so sweet it can't be faked. It has riffs that the Strokes wish they could hang with." Dimmu Borgir — "Kings of the Carnival Creation" — "Basically metal dudes who can write symphonies. Symphonies...

Play back: Alternate End

By Christopher Strupp | February 17, 2006

"Safe & Sound" — Troubled Hubble — "Best thing to come out of Elburn ever. The lyrics and music shock me that this is a local band, it is a shame they are still not around." "PoPoZao" — Kevin Federline — "Mancow had been playing the song and...

The Fall of Troy drops in

By Matt Lee | February 16, 2006

Thomas Erak, lead singer and guitarist for experimental rock group The Fall of Troy, recently sat down with Flavor to discuss how he defines his group's music, the group's future album plans and what he likes to do to in his spare time. The Fall of Troy...

‘Brokeback Mountain’ and company: Breaking backs in theaters

By Rachel Davis | February 16, 2006

Hollywood has a new trend, and like most Hollywood trends, things aren't looking pretty (sorry ladies but Uggs were never cute, not even on Paris Hilton). But this trend isn't about bad fashion. It's about movies. And it's about their excruciatingly painful...

It’s not every day your vice president shoots a guy

By Brayton Cameron | February 15, 2006

Dear Citizens of the United States of America, Are you aware your vice president has shot someone? No? Well please allow me to tell you a bit about it. While on a hunting trip in Texas, Vice President Dick Cheney shot millionaire attorney Harry Whittington....

Oscar quiz starts today

By Christopher Strupp | February 15, 2006

It seems like everywhere you turn, you see some advertisement for another award show. It's no different for you today. The Academy Awards are coming March 5 and we're giving you a chance to win our annual contest. We ask you to challenge us to a battle...