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Plan proposed to improve bikers’ safety

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Junior business major Jason Hicks crashed his bicycle in January 2008 into the side of a car stopped at a stop sign. The car came from Lot 34 and stopped past the stop sign, impeding the path of the sidewalk. That’s when Hicks hit the car, he said.
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Student investment group avoids financial downfall

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Osprey Financial Group, a student-run investment entity, has avoided the catastrophic losses that have plagued Wall Street and other less-intuitive financial investors, according to a preliminary fall financial report.
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Halloween night life

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
The Ocean Club Where: 401 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach. What: The club will be decorated for the festivities, and there will be $1,000 worth of prizes for the best costumes. Specials: Drink specials all night including $3 Smirnoff malted beverage drinks and $2 Miller Lite Drafts. Entertainment: N/A.
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"Top Five" Halloween songs

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
There are literally scads of spooky, blood-curdling, humorous and in general, appropriately themed songs for Halloween. There are many more than five great Halloween songs, but classics like “Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Purple People Eater” get old after the one-millionth spin. Here are five songs sure to get you in the mood for Halloween and in a few cases, provide you with a good starting point for a soundtrack to your Halloween party.
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Final words debated before the elections

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Several hundred students watched two local attorneys Oct. 27 represent presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama in a debate moderated by UNF President John Delaney, just eight days before Election Day.
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Hallo-theme costumes

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Sometimes, it’s not enough to just go to a Halloween party; sometimes you want to make an entrance. And sometimes your really crazy costume is so unique that nobody will get it unless your entire group of friends is in costume by your side to complete the picture. Want to make a great entrance at the party and have an awesome time with your friends creating the outfits and playing dress up? Here are a few ideas for some great (and cheap) group costumes.
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Youtube clip of the week

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008

EVEN Ghosts are clumsy The only thing funnier than horrible amateur videos are horrible amateur videos that feature the actors getting hurt. Here’s a nice Halloween edition of such footage. Search: Horrifying...

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Delaney assumes duties of Florida chancellor

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
UNF President John Delaney announced Oct. 28 he will serve as president in residence, a role designed to help out the Florida Board of Governors until a new chancellor is selected.
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Oddball Antics

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
YOU SEE, WE REALLY LOVE EACH OTHER A woman called police after a violent argument with her husband at their Crestview, Fla., home in which he threw a oil lamp at her and poured Gatorade over her head. When the cops grabbed him later, he told them they had “worked things out.” SAY, WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS MONEY Thieves stole $8,000 in dollar bills patrons had hung on the walls of a restaurant in Inyokern, Calif. People there traditionally wrote messages on the bills before hanging them up. A few days later, one of the thieves used some of the very distinctive bills to pay a court fine. Arrests resulted.
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Political gameplan

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Throughout U.S. history, sports have provided a way for politicians to connect with people. During his presidency, George W. Bush has attended important sporting events the nation watched. This summer Bush made sure the U.S. presence was felt at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Bush threw out the first pitch during the World Series, saying America must continue to do the things that make us American.
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Inside the Huddle

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
Patty McJazzfingers Ribbon Dancer Extraordinare Jacques Strappe Baguette Fencing Aficionado Pigskin Potanken Extreme Jaguar Fan Herbert Oldie, but Goodie
Question 1: What is the scariest sports moment you have ever seen?
Watching Chad Johnson make a disgrace of the only real sport – professional dancing – everytime he scores. Did you see the old uniforms French track and field athletes wore in the 19th century? Frightening. Any year the Jaguars don’t make the playoffs is my worst nightmare. A good MLB field fight tops my list. I’d bet money pitting Nolan Ryan with anybody in the league today. Have you seen his headlock? Vicious.
Question 2: From Demon Deacons to Horned Frogs, professional and collegiate sports are home to a variety of wacky mascots with even wackier costumes. Who do you think has the most unique mascot costume?
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SG tailgate fails to spur win

Spinnaker | Oct 29, 2008
The UNF men’s soccer team was defeated 1-0 in its search for its second consecutive SunTrust River City Rumble victory against Jacksonville University Oct. 26. JU’s lone goal came in the 44th minute when JU midfielder Ramak Niakan Safi headed in a cross from defender Phillip Meyner.
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