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Taliban extend hold, advance near Pakistan capital

Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:29 p.m.

Taliban militants have extended their grip in northwestern Pakistan, pushing out from a valley where the government has agreed to impose Islamic law and patrolling villages as close as 60 miles from the capital.

Assisted-suicide group’s manual tells ‘exit guides’ to celebrate role

Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:28 p.m.

A training manual for an assisted-suicide group tells “exit guides” that they are special people and should celebrate their role in guiding others to their deaths.

High-quality B-sides

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:28 p.m.

EPs are often disappointing, poor-quality B-sides, rarities and live cuts. But that is not the case with Death Cab for Cutie’s latest, “The Open Door.”

Police investigating death of Freddie Mac official

Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

David Kellermann, the acting chief financial officer of money-losing mortgage giant Freddie Mac, was found dead at his home early Wednesday in what police said was an apparent suicide.

2 Sri Lankan rebels surrender to advancing troops

Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:26 p.m.

Two Tamil Tiger officials surrendered to the Sri Lankan army on Wednesday, and refugees joined a stream of more than 80,000 people the government says have fled a war zone that appeared to shrink by the hour.

IU coach Kevin Wilson watches over the game Oct. 8, 2011 at Memorial Stadium. Mark Felix | IDS

Lackluster pop

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

Silversun Pickups’s sophomore album, “Swoon,” is a product of powerful distorted guitar riffs, some funky bass lines and lackluster lyrics.

Israel denies violating international law in Gaza

Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

An internal Israeli investigation into the Gaza war released Wednesday found no violations of international law, outraging human rights groups that allege war crimes were committed.

All the president's journalists

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:21 p.m.

“State of Play” doesn’t try to be purely journalistic, given that we don’t know the outcome as we did in “All the President’s Men.” But the film puts so much effort and detail not into the outcome itself, but how it got there.

Pure action and violence

By Derrick Carnes · Wednesday, April 22,2009 10:10 p.m.

So when you watch a movie like “Crank: High Voltage” and think about how well it performs compared to other action comedies that have become so popular recently – I’m thinking the original “Crank,” 2007’s “Shoot ‘Em Up” and Sam Raimi’s cult classic “Army of Darkness” – it’s apparent that this one is among the best.

Festival of Bands to feature world premiere piece

By Maggie Conner · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:47 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will present its annual Spring Festival of Woodwinds Brass and Percussion, featuring the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band, at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Musical Arts Center.

Dressing for the weather during Little 500

By Amanda Cochara · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:46 p.m.

Bloomington’s crazy weather still has us walking around campus wearing winter jackets in the middle of April. And although jackets should be a staple item in everyone’s wardrobe, I think we are all ready to trade them in for some spring and summer gear.

Theatre group to launch ‘Project E’ at the Waldron

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:44 p.m.

Though Euripides has been dead for thousands of years, the ancient Greek’s plays live on in productions like the Theatre of the People’s upcoming “Double Feature of Beauty Betrayed,” according to a press release. The aptly-titled play will feature their versions of the classics “Medea” and “The Trojan Women.”

Trombonists Heather Gibson, Simon Wood and Russell Ballenger practice for Big Band Extravaganza on April 15 in the Jacobs School of Music. Brent Wallarab, leader of this group, and David Baker will showcase their bands at 8 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

Swing to come alive Saturday night

By Maggie Conner · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:43 p.m.

Take timeless, accessible dance music performed by two IU student big bands and add two distinguished professional vocalists and two accomplished Jacobs School of Music jazzmen.

5 summer festivals worth your time

By Stefania Marghitu · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:23 p.m.

Music festivals aren’t getting any cheaper this summer, so every concertgoer needs to prioritize.

Store employee Brett Hayden stocks inventory Wednesday afternoon inside Tracks Music & Videos at 415 E. Kirkwood Ave. Hayden said the store began selling clothing in addition to music in an effort to keep the store afloat in a time of declining CD sales.

Tracks cleans up shop, adapts to changing times

By Amanda Rakes · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:20 p.m.

Over the years, small businesses on Kirkwood Avenue have been replaced by more commercialized venues. But Tracks, locally owned and in business for 21 years, has evaded this trend and continues to sell old records, new and used CDs and DVDs and local bands’ music.Recently, the small music store began renovations to help customers have a more satisfying experience, manager Andy Walter said.

City celebrates opening of EverGreen

By VINCE ZITO · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:11 p.m.

Bloomington celebrated the grand opening of EverGreen Village, an eco-friendly and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified development on Wednesday.

Bottles of wine are stocked at Bloomington's very own Oliver Winery. Oliver Winery is one of the featured winerys who will be particpating in "Wine Weekend" in Story, Ind., an festival that features local winerys across Indiana.

7th annual Wine Weekend to take place at Story Inn

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:10 p.m.

Wine Weekend is one of the largest wine events in the Midwest.

Commencement changes

Wednesday, April 22,2009 8:38 p.m.

WE SAY Student input should still be considered in speaker selection.

Miss (Liberal) USA?

By Kristi Lafree · Wednesday, April 22,2009 8:36 p.m.

I didn’t watch this year’s Miss USA pageant, but when I heard about it, I had to laugh in disbelief.

Airport search worth trouble

By Stephanie Kane · Wednesday, April 22,2009 8:34 p.m.

So far this year I have been on three different trips, all of which have required multiple airlines and airplanes. While I am not a Platinum Rewards businesswoman jet-setting to Chicago or New York, I would venture to say that I probably travel more often than the average person.

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