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Large sum to fund social services

By Roy Maurer · Thursday, March 9,2006 9:19 p.m.

The Bloomington Common Council unanimously recommended the allocation of more than $850,000 of federal grant funds for social service programs and physical improvements to the city Wednesday. "We are funding important needs in the community," said Councilman Chris Gaal. "But I encourage people to support those social service agencies in the community that we were unable to fund because they need and deserve community support."

2 Bloomington women receive city's recognition

By Elizabeth Dilts and Liz Dilts · Thursday, March 9,2006 9:18 p.m.

They came tip-toeing in high-heeled pumps through overflowing street puddles. They walked into the Bloomington Convention Center, shaking umbrellas that hadn't prevented their overcoats from getting waterlogged. Pulling the necessary tools from their overstuffed purses, they performed the quick once-overs to dispel any impression that it might be hard to look presentable after coming in from soaking sheets of rain.

ARTiFACT

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 9,2006 9:16 p.m.

WHAT: Showalter Fountain WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT: In the Fine Arts Plaza in front of the IU Auditorium

ARMED AND READY

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 9,2006 9:14 p.m.

Taiko drumming masters of Japanese group TAO perform on stage, during their spectacular percussion-dance show in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday. The show is part of the "TAO - Art of the Drum" world tour.

Spring break in bed

By Bethany Bannister-Andrews · Thursday, March 9,2006 9:07 p.m.

Happy spring break! If you're reading this, you probably haven't yet left for your sunny destination of Acapulco or Daytona Beach. I'm sure you're all going to have a great time partying, drinking and tanning on the beach. If that is your goal, have a safe trip. Yet, this is moot for the majority of people reading this.

Live music, food to be offered at fundraiser

By Stacey Laskin · Thursday, March 9,2006 8:57 p.m.

Beer brews and kazoo music will be offered at the first annual 4th and Walnut Block Party. The celebration will run from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and is a fundraiser for the Bloomington Area Arts Council and WFHB, a local volunteer radio station.

Kinsey Confidential

Thursday, March 9,2006 2:45 p.m.

Q: I have no feeling in my nipples -- is that normal?

Kinsey Confidential

Thursday, March 9,2006 2:45 p.m.

Q: I am unsure of what to do when having sex with a virgin.

Kinsey Confidential

Thursday, March 9,2006 2:44 p.m.

Q: A friend who I would like to become intimate with told me that she has herpes.

Kinsey Confidential

Thursday, March 9,2006 2:44 p.m.

Q: My boyfriend and I have been sexually active for almost 2 years now and during that time I have experienced several clitoral orgasms but I am unsure if I have had a vaginal one.