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Things we can’t do without

Top 10 Addictions of 2008

10.) Watching corny teenage soap operas like “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” (Yes, I know you all watch it.)

9.) Chocolate (As usual)

8.) Procrastinating (A Top 10 Addiction since 1802!)

7.) “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man,” the “Dark Knight” and various other superhero movies

6.) Using SparkNotes to pass English exams (This is the secret to teenage success — don’t tell anyone!)

5.) Throwing parties for obscure reasons (Ovaltine Hot Chocolate Party, Olympics Party, “Legally Blonde: the Musical” Party, Anti-Christmas Party)

4.) Coffee, energy drinks and energy shots (It happens to the best of us)

3.) Watching SNL just for the political skits

2.) Twilight (Not going to say any more)

1.) Facebook (Enough said)

— Olin Blackmore

Workout Music

Songs to sweat to

There are two schools of thought on workout songs. The first is that they should make you feel so incurably hardcore that it would be impossible NOT to finish your workout. The second is that they should keep you from thinking at all. I am of the second school, and here is my playlist.

Untitled – Interpol

Get Innocuous! – LCD Soundsystem

Pyramid Song – Radiohead

The Happy Birthday Song – Andrew Bird

Faded From The Winter – Iron and Wine

Look After Me – Hot Chip

Elevator Music – Beck

The Rollercoaster Ride – Belle and Sebastian

— David Mills

Que Pasa?

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

What: Come and see The Last Night of Ballyhoo! This play isn’t a roasted holiday chestnut — there’s something for everyone: Judaism, Christianity, a little kleptomania, prejudice, fried chicken, ignorance, comedy, lovers’ quarrels, cozy little train cars, fainting spells, dancing, temper tantrums and fun.

When: Friday at 7 p.m.

Where: ACT studio theater

For more information, visit www.actalaska.org

Life as a Macy’s elf

What: See Juneau-based actor Ben Brown in a live performance of David Sedaris’ hilarious autobiographical tale “The SantaLand Diaries.” The one-man show chronicles Sedaris’ stint as an elf in the annual holiday display at Macy’s Department Store in NYC.

When: Saturday at 7 p.m.

Where: Out North

For more information, visit www.outnorth.org

Count Eagle River birds

What: Come to the Eagle River Christmas Bird Count! Meet at Jitters in downtown Eagle River for assignments. There will be a potluck at Jitters Coffee House in Eagle River at 4 p.m. Bring a dish to share as the group reviews total counts.

When: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Jitters Coffee House in Eagle River

For more information, contact Liza Sanden at liza-s@rocketmail.com or call 694-2108.

— Lindsey Leonard

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