International food fair taste bud treat

I went to the International Food Fair April 28 and the only way I can explain what I encountered was an explosion of exotic food, colors, and music. It was a cacophony of awesome.

The tuna stuffed jalapénos were sweet and delicious, with only a hint of spice. One of the vendors even admitted to crying because one of the dishes reminded them of their mother’s cooking.

The Moroccan couscous was great. The process of making couscous is very group oriented. You cannot eat it alone, according to them. It has to be eaten with friends or family. There’s even a special dish that is used to make it, which is very large.

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English prof praises punk fanzine

Like other long-standing indie labels such as SubPop, Touch and Go began as an underground music ’zine (or fanzine) that would go on to influence the cut ‘n’ paste, DIY punk and indie-rock aesthetic of ’zines and labels of the 1980s and 90s, before everything was digitized and blogged for instant consumption and gratification.

Penned in acid ink by Tesco Vee (later of The Meatmen, who just played The Conservatory) and Dave Stimson, Touch and Go set out to cover original punk and early new wave with wit, zeal, strong opinions, irreverent and often puerile humor, and keen intelligence.

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Alien fugitive captures laughter, fun

Anyone with a pulse who enjoys laughing out loud should seriously consider watching “Paul.”

This movie intertwines science fiction with brilliantly written comedic elements around nearly every turn.

This is the unlikely story of an alien on Earth named Paul, (voiced by Seth Rogan) who crashes on Earth 60 years earlier and has been in the hands of the U.S. government since.

Paul realizes his usefulness is nearing completion and understands the next option his captives are planning involves extracting his brain.

Needless to say Paul decides it’s time to hit the ground running. Paul stumbles upon a couple of U.K. nerdy comic book fanatics, (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) traveling across the U.S., visiting comic book conventions on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. After this trio becomes acquainted they soon begin traveling across the heartland of the America.

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No More Knots unties all stress

With finals fast approaching, many students are desperate for a little stress relief. And what better way to relax than with a full-body massage?

No More Knots/Burton Chiropractic located at 3820 N. Rockwell in Bethany, has been in business for about 20 years. But don’t be fooled by the numbers — they just translate into experience for Dr. Barry Burton, who has dedicated his career to providing relaxation and pain relief techniques for his customers.

After all, there’s got to be a reason why Burton’s patients range from college students to a Beverly Hills interior designer.

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Sideshow performer talented entertainer

This past Sunday night in a tiny bar called the Drunken Fry, a woman yelled vulgarities, cracked Jew jokes, and brandished a full-sized sword at a crowd of people.

But don’t call the police just yet. The woman is the Amazing Boobzilla, a comedienne and sideshow performer. And it’s all part of the show.

Part of the Carnival of Cleavage, an all-female vaudeville troupe, Boobzilla bills her act as “the worst show you will ever see.”

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Restaurant’s food not fit for cats

Nestled in a tiny building the heart of the Deep Deuce area of Bricktown, Sage is an Oklahoma City attempt at organic fine dining at reasonable prices. Sage features locally grown organic foods, a nice selection of cheeses, gourmet dressings, and beer.

Sage is known for their signature dish, a version of the comfort food classic macaroni and cheese.

My girlfriend and I started with the hummus plate ($6), of celery, carrots, and tri-colored tortilla chips, which tasted bland and flavorless.

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Thunder looks to make run for championship

Last week some teams fought for playoff spots and others looked to go home on a good note, yet the final game of the NBA regular season versus the Milwaukee Bucks was a time of rest for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In a game where superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook only played 23 and 21 minutes respectively, resting the starters for the playoffs seemed to be coach Scott Brooks’s main focus as opposed to winning the regular season finale.

Despite limited playing time, Westbrook managed to rack up 20 points as Durant ended the season as the league’s scoring champion for the second year in a row.

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Mixtape has southern swagger and sound

With warm weather comes an urge for many to crank the music up and roll the windows down. The debut album from up and comer Georgian rapper Rittz makes this quest a simple one.

The first album released on superstar Yelawolf’s label Slumerican Records; Rittz’s “White Jesus” boasts work from Big K.R.I.T., Shawty Fatt, 8Ball and entrepreneur Yelawolf.

The much-anticipated release was coordinated by Rittz, DJ Burn One and DJBooth.net for free download.

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Sucker Punch delivers blow to senses undefined

Visually arresting. Deliciously twisted. An elegant commentary on personal freedom. All these could be used to describe “Sucker Punch,” the latest special effects extravaganza to hit theaters.

Released March 25, “Sucker Punch” is one of the very few movies that has left me still trying, hours later, to figure out all the nuances of the experience.

Initially, the movie seems strangely unfocused, moving through to what seems to be the climax within the first 10 minutes.

But then the main character, Baby Doll (Emily Browning) falls into what appears to be a dream and the real plotline begins.

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‘Pokémon Black’ a great new addition to long-lasting series

“Pokémon Black” is one half of the fifth generation Pokémon games, based in the new Unova region.

The gameplay is pretty much the same as the old versions, save for a few interesting mechanics. Game-based Pokémon are also back again. “Pokémon Black” has Reshiram, a dog-jet looking dragon type, and “Pokémon White” has Zekrom, a Pokémon that looks like a gigantic evil Slowbro with wings and hands with hands.

Both look very cool, though.

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