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‘Blood’ creates political satire

By Carly Bassen · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 11:23 p.m.

Instead of giving in to an abusive government, the victims in “Parentheses of Blood” decide to take a stand. The play by Sony Labou Tansi focused on the terrors of government injustice and was performed at the Wells-Metz Theater as the last show of the Theatre and Drama Department’s fall season.

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Drugmakers’ support for health overhaul tested

Monday, Dec. 7,2009 11:20 p.m.

The pharmaceutical industry may have to cough up more than the $80 billion it agreed to contribute to President Barack Obama’s health overhaul effort, reflecting pressure from Democrats and their supporters for more money to cover older and low-income people.

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State funds help insulate homes

Monday, Dec. 7,2009 11:08 p.m.

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. – Indiana’s stimulus-funded home weatherization program is moving forward after a slow start, and it might reach its goal of improving energy efficiency in more than 8,000 homes by June.

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Snow causes accidents, leaves 1 dead

Monday, Dec. 7,2009 11:06 p.m.

The first snow of the season for much of Indiana snarled traffic and delayed schools across the central and southern part of the state on Monday. Crashes left one person dead.

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IU-Pitt more than just a game

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:45 p.m.

When IU makes its way out onto the floor of the Garden, it should be more than just about winning or losing. It should be more than just a game. This is the Jimmy V Men’s Basketball Classic.

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Kelly says he'll talk to Notre Dame

By Joe Kay · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:43 p.m.

Coach Brian Kelly confirmed Monday that he will meet with Notre Dame officials about their open job, leaving No. 4 Cincinnati with a lot of uncertainty heading into its first Sugar Bowl appearance.

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It's December, and it's still early?

By Frank Therber · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:40 p.m.

The bitter temperatures and frigid December weather tell us it’s time to start judging who is for real in the NFL. However, the nature and reality of the most competitive professional sporting league tell us it’s anything but.

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Shouldering the burden

By IDS · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:24 p.m.

WE SAY Funding cuts may be necessary, but that doesn’t make them less detrimental.

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A justified reluctance to help

By Zach Ammerman · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:22 p.m.

Global leaders and aid organizations like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are perfectly justified in their persistent reluctance to offer aid to the government of Zimbabwe, despite that country’s recent improvements in its human and political rights records.

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In the middle

By Erin Chapman · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:19 p.m.

This Thanksgiving I sat down with my family to watch ABC’s “The Middle,” a sitcom about Indiana – only it looked a lot different from the Indiana I know.

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Give Comcast a chastity belt

By Chad Quandt · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:17 p.m.

Comcast purchased controlling stock in NBC Universal last week, and I cried in my bed about what it might mean for the future of television. As I ran through the streets howling about the oncoming doom, I was met with little sympathy. Screaming paranoia isn’t a new thing for me, but I’m shocked at the casual disregard we take toward powerful companies.

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Reappoint Ben

By Matthew Gorman · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 9:12 p.m.

While some of his actions were extremely questionable, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke deserves credit. He was able to shepherd America and much of he world through a crisis that could have been disaster into only a severe recession. He was also able to do this with two different presidential administrations, which is a success that could not have been achieved easily.

R. Kelly

The undisputed king of epic sex

By Mickey Woods · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 7:12 p.m.

Call R. Kelly what you want, but he remains undisputed as the king of R&B opera and epic sex. Even at a ripe 42 years old, the man’s still got drive.

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BoD: Books

By Sarah Hann · Monday, Dec. 7,2009 6:42 p.m.

Between “Twilight” and “Harry Potter,” it seems fantasy has ruled the last 10 years. But other genres also blossomed, and below are some that will stick in our mind for years to come.

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