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David Sedaris

Sedaris’ stories addictive, striking

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While waiting for David Sedaris to sign my copy of “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” in Louisville, Ky., my boyfriend and I sat outside in the grass and read the essays aloud to one another. I would read two stories, then he would do the same.









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IU renews Coca-Cola contract

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On July 1, IU renewed its exclusive contract with Coca-Cola, said IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre. The soft drink company will pay IU $1.6 million per year.


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New high-tech roof graces Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon is famous for its grass courts and for the elite cadre of players that descend upon those courts each year during late June and early July. With one of the most historic final men’s singles matches between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, this year was no exception.


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South Korean government Web sites hit by cyber attacks

SEOUL, South Korea – Suspected cyber attacks paralyzed Web sites of major South Korean government agencies, banks and Internet sites in a barrage that appeared linked to similar attacks in the United States, South Korean officials said Tuesday.


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Google’s new operating system to take on Microsoft

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google is developing a new operating system for laptop computers in its boldest challenge yet to Microsoft’s control over people’s computing experience.


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Iranian president Ahmadinejad declares new era for country

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to disperse the clouds of doubt surrounding his re-election in his first major television address. But even as he spoke, opponents went to their rooftops shouting “death to the dictator” – a sign of continuing defiance.


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Hundreds of troops pour into China’s west following ethnic riots

URUMQI, China – Hundreds of helmeted troops in riot gear swarmed the central square of the capital of western Xinjiang on Wednesday after ethnic riots left at least 156 dead. The city’s Communist Party boss promised those behind the killings would be executed.



Erica Short

Short enjoys life with the Gigantes

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As many as 50 million children play an organized sport; less than 1 percent of these make it to playing professionally. IU volleyball’s Erica Short is part of that 1 percent.


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BCS going to Capitol Hill is just

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On Tuesday, the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, competition policy and consumer rights had hearings on college football’s method of crowning a national champion.



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IU School of Informatics adds ‘Computing’ to name

After a change in direction, a change of name was also in order to reflect the expansion of study at the IU School of Informatics, which has been renamed the School of Informatics and Computing.