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Prisoners do pay

By Abra Oliver · Thursday, April 3,2008 12:09 a.m.

I just wanted to comment on the editorial “State money for prisoner education?” (March 28) in the IDS about IU’s Distance Learning Program, as it pertains to prisoner education. These programs

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Fund education, reduce crime

By Abra Oliver and Rehj Cantrell · Thursday, April 3,2008 12:08 a.m.

This is in response to “State money for prisoner education?” (March 28). If “the net effect is dollars saved,” how does this end up costing money? In that case, it’s not “education funding that isn’t

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Around the World

By Angus Shaw · Thursday, April 3,2008 12:05 a.m.

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, who helped broker peace in Northern Ireland but couldn’t survive a scandal over his collection of cash from businessmen, announced Wednesday he will resign. Ahern said at a surprise news conference he would step down May 6 after 11 years as Ireland’s leader. He denied ever receiving a corrupt payment but conceded that 18 months of growing criticism of his financial ethics had taken a toll on the effectiveness of his government.

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Raul Castro lifts consumer product bans

By Angus Shaw and Will Weissert · Thursday, April 3,2008 12:04 a.m.

HAVANA - Cubans snapped up DVD players, motorbikes and pressure cookers for the first time Tuesday as Raul Castro’s new government loosened controls on consumer goods and invited private farmers to plant tobacco, coffee and other crops on unused state land.

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Around the Arts

Thursday, April 3,2008 12:03 a.m.

Glue Stick Gala When: 7 p.m. today Where: Tutto Bene Wine Cafe and Bar

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Indiana increases sales tax

By Ben Phelps · Wednesday, April 2,2008 10:55 p.m.

A penny on the dollar. That’s what students and faculty are paying extra after Tuesday’s sales tax increase from 6 to 7 percent.

Eric Bibb: Get On Board

Bummin’ With blues

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, April 2,2008 6 p.m.

Don’t even consider buying this album if you’re looking for some good blues; you won’t find it here.

The Kite Runner

Not adequate atonement

By Anna Piontek · Wednesday, April 2,2008 5:40 p.m.

Like last year’s “Atonement,” Marc Forster’s adaptation of the Khaled Hosseini novel “The Kite Runner” is a story about guilt from past mistakes haunting the present.

Run, Fat Boy, Run

No gold for this race

By Derrick Carnes · Wednesday, April 2,2008 5:38 p.m.

David Schwimmer (forever affectionately known to us as “Ross”) makes his directorial debut, with some style but no real tear-inducing laughs in this new light comedy starring Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria.

Superhero Movie

Nothing super about it

By Ernest Moore · Wednesday, April 2,2008 5:36 p.m.

Similar to the ridiculously goofy movie spoofs that have been successful over the past few years (think “Scary Movie” installments 1-4, “Epic Movie,” etc.), “Superhero Movie” follows in the same footsteps and delivers over-the-top comedy that is at best, corny.

B-52's

This tin roof is rusted

By Chris Pickrell · Wednesday, April 2,2008 5:25 p.m.

The B-52’s have never been known to make poignant, thought-provoking music. But they’ve never really cared either.

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Sidetracked

By Alex Cohen · Wednesday, April 2,2008 3:31 p.m.

Alex Cohen grades this week’s hottest tracks.

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Love at first bullet

By Stefania Marghitu · Wednesday, April 2,2008 3:29 p.m.

Before Beyonce and Jay-Z, Justin and Britney and even before Joanie and Chachi, there was Bonnie and Clyde.

O'Sullivan's on 114 N. Washington St. • Michael Kors striped suit-set: $295 • Countess Maria red patterned tie: $50 • Light blue Kenneth Cole button-up shirt: $59.50 • Kenneth Clue patent leather shoes: $165 TOTAL: $569.50

Casino chic

By Gabrijel Gelic · Wednesday, April 2,2008 3:23 p.m.

Being a high roller is no easy task, and looking like one is an even greater challenge. Today’s big earners at the casinos know that in order to play well, you have to look good, too.

WILL SMITH stars as Robert Neville in Warner Bros. Pictures

Short of legendary

By Megan Clayton · Wednesday, April 2,2008 3:22 p.m.

When something is labeled as an “alternate” version, it should be at least slightly different than what was shown in the theater, not the exact same film with a different ending tacked on.

"Man, that chick on the right looks pretty hot. Wait, she's a what? Wait... WHAT?!"

Lonely together

By Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, April 2,2008 3:19 p.m.

Reading the reviews accompanying each Raconteurs album, it’s hard not to feel a bit sorry for Brendan Benson.

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