Published: 12/28/2008

Moments to remember: The Blade looks back at the cultural ups and downs

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2008 is just days away from being in our collective rear-view mirrors.

So Blade writers Rod Lockwood, Ryan E. Smith, Nanciann Cherry, SallyVallongo, and Kirk Baird are glancing back at some of the year s biggest disappointments, comebacks, and individuals we re ready to leave behind, and look forward to the best of what 2009 offers.

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