Countdown to The Phantom Menace Fans await May 19 film
A fan writes about Star Wars hype eight days from release. He jokes about fans, recalls watching childhood battles, and previews events from the prequel set thirty years earlier. He notes characters like Obi Wan, Yoda, and Samuel L. Jackson and invites reader questions.
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Kosovo crisis lecture urges careful study and restraint
USC Aiken historian Dr. Val Lumans told Aiken Rotary Club the Kosovo crisis is complex with no easy answers. He traced history from the 14th century Battle of Kosovo to NATO intervention and warned there are no good guys and many blame to go around. He urged careful consideration before action to avoid disrupting regional power balance. Students Susan Hunter and Nadia Flanigan attended, and members observed a moment of silence.
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Silver Bluff Band Delights Hopeland Gardens Crowd
Silver Bluff High School Band kept the crowd tapping at Hopeland Gardens during the 1999 Summer Concert Series. The 30 minute performance included Ley Medley of Sitcoms and a patriotic service medley that drew cheers and a standing ovation. Next week features The Edisto Singers and South Aiken High School Band with Sousa.
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