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Top 10 movies of 2008

Terri Schwartz
Much like senior editor Liz Rafferty said in her review of the top 10 music hits of 2008, it was hard to pick out a top 10 best movies of the year. Consider it a top 6, with those being the ones that were absolutely phenomenal and final four being decent runner ups. However, 2009 looks like it could be a much better year for movies after the remaining issues caused by the 2008 writer's strike have faded away. And for anyone who criticizes the fact that "The Dark Knight" is number four instead of number one, go see the top three movies and you will understand.
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Top 10 video games of 2008

Marc Normandin
Now that the gaming year of 2008 is over, it's time to take a look back at some of the best titles released. There are top ten lists popping up all over the Internet, but this list is going to be a bit different. Instead of simply ranking what I consider the ten best games of the year, I am going to list them with no specific order or reasoning to them. That way, I can just be chastised for the normal things authors of these lists deal with, like being biased for or against a system instead of "How could you rank [X] ahead of [Y]! You're a n00b!"
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Most memorable of 2008

Manuel Uribe
Complying a list of what made 2008 so special is pretty tough. You have a world view, a local view, perspectives on certain sectors of human interests, and analysis that favor a new trend. So much goes into 200...
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Israel rejects cease fire proposal

Sachin Seth
Israel will continue to pummel Gaza with rockets after a 48-hour cease fire proposal was rejected by the security cabinet Wednesday, the New York Times reports.
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Mayo wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Micah Warren
In a landslide win of 49 out of 50 votes, New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo has won the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Mayo led a linebacker group that struggled at times with 137 tackles and pro...
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Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors

Marc Normandin
"Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors" has its merits, as it is at times a charming brawler that young fans of the movie may be excited to play. There are non-licensed titles that do all of the good things "Kung Fu Panda" does (and better) out there though, so if your kid isn't dying to revisit the world of Po and his pals once more, you are better off shopping elsewhere, especially since this sequel came so soon after the original hit shelves.
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Perry’s Wild Card predictions

Mike Perry
Arizona Cardinals (+2.5) over Atlanta Falcons Yes, Arizona has a horrific defense and they lost four out of their last six games. They look terrible and Kurt Warner is fifty-six years old. There's probably t...
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Israel considering short-term cease fire

Sachin Seth
Israel is reportedly considering a cease fire that would see their attacks on the Gaza strip stop for 48 hours so wounded civilians desperate for humanitarian aid would be able to receive it, according to the New York Times.
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Report: Broncos fire Shanahan

Micah Warren
The National Football Post is reporting that the Denver Broncos have fired head coach Mike Shanahan and his staff. As of now, we don't have any more information on this story. Stay tuned. UPDATE: Adam Sche...
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Celebrity Sports Showdown sucks

Marc Normandin
At first glance, "Celebrity Sports Showdown" looks like an improved version of "Wii Sports," as it includes more sports, celebrity characters and a few game modes to keep you coming back. Once you play it though, you will realize that this is a retail game with less depth than the pack-in game that came with your syste
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2008: The Year in Music

Elizabeth Raftery
This year, my picks (for the most part) are the result of separating the less mediocre from the more. The first four albums are wonderful records that I truly believe are worthy of a top 10 mention in any year. But in a year with better musical offerings on the whole, I doubt the final six would even crack my top 20. It was difficult to place them in order because none of them particularly stood out to me. They're all fine records, but I'm eagerly looking ahead to 2009 for a better musical buffet.
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NFL Pro Bowl done in Hawaii?

Micah Warren
A source close to the situation told the Associated Press that the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl will be played in Miami one week before the Super Bowl, which will also be held at Dolphin Stadium. It's not out of the re...
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No end in sight for Gaza operation

Sachin Seth
As Israeli jets hammer Hamas targets and Hamas militants launch rockets to Israel, Palestinian officials have confirmed more than 277 deaths and hundreds of injuries, CNN reports.