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Candy makers cater to health

ALBANY, Ga. -- It's every chocolate lover's wish that their favorite indulgence could somehow be healthy for them. Now, chocolate makers claim they have granted that wish. Mars Inc., maker of Milky Way, Snickers and M&M's candies, plans to launch a new line of products made with a dark chocolate the company claims has health benefits nationwide next month. Called CocoaVia, the products are made with a kind of dark chocolate high in flavanols, an antioxidant found in cocoa beans that is thought to have a blood-thinning effect similar to aspirin and might even lower blood pressure. The snacks also are enriched with vitamins and injected with cholesterol-lowering plant sterols from soy.

Domestic eavesdropping ignites local response

Though U.S. Senate Committee on Intelligence Chairman Pat Roberts said he negotiated "a fix" to the White House wiretapping law Thursday that would avoid an investigation, some Bloomington opponents are obstinate to make officials produce an independent inquiry of the administration. MoveOn, a family of nonprofit civil action organizations, plans to hold a candlelight vigil on the south side of the square at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday as a nonpartisan effort to pressure U.S. Rep. Mike Sodrel, R-New Albany, to request an investigation.

Wonderlab explores 'The World We Create'

In fewer than 90 seconds, 60 seventh-graders scrambled to construct a Roman arch. Three sets of hands control the building of a mini-skyscraper with virtual cranes and 20 third-graders climbed their way to the top of a ladder made of lily pads. At "The World We Create," a traveling exhibition currently at the Wonderlab, Bloomington's museum of health, science and technology, children are exploring a variety of activities meant to teach them about the worlds of engineering and architecture.

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Jordan River supports full ecosystem, aquatic life

The Jordan River may not be of biblical proportions, but questions surrounding its origin and history can be. Melissa Clark, a lecturer in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, said the river can be traced to drains that control water runoff from Eigenmann Hall. The Jordan River was called Spankers Branch before being named after IU's seventh president, David Starr Jordan, according to the economics department Web site.

Assistant professor garners Outstanding Faculty Award

Assistant professor in both chemistry and the School of Informatics, Mu-Hyun Baik is one of five teachers to receive the 2005-2006 Outstanding Junior Faculty Award. Given annually to junior faculty members who have made substantial contributions to IU research and teaching, the award allots $14,500 for the recipient to further his or her research. Baik, known by colleagues and students as "Mookie," plans to use much of the award to fund summer research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students.

Chicago prepares for city-wide WiFi connection

CHICAGO -- The nationwide rush to go wireless appears poised to extend to its biggest city yet. Chicago is launching an effort to offer wireless broadband, city officials said Friday, jumping on the Wi-Fi bandwagon as similar initiatives proceed in Philadelphia, San Francisco and smaller cities. Chicago has hundreds of Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coffee shops, bookstores and libraries, where anyone can walk in, sit down and connect to the Web. Hoping to extend that wireless blanket to all 228 square miles, the city plans to ask technology companies this spring to submit proposals for the project. While it's too soon to say how the system would operate, the goal is to make Internet access "broad and affordable" for residents and heighten Chicago's appeal for businesses and tourists alike, according to Chris O'Brien, the city's chief information officer.

Innovation by way of perspiration

In my first column last semester, I wrote about how every great business begins with a great idea. While great ideas are crucial for the successful start of a business, they only help you do one thing: start. In fact, if business is a marathon, great ideas will allow you to gain the equivalent of a one-mile lead. The problem is there are five professional marathon runners on your back and 25.2 miles to go. Best of luck. In business, it is a well-known fact that it takes most individuals many failed businesses to finally arrive at a successful venture. Why is this true? One would think that by mere coincidence, some individuals would come across a good idea on their first or second attempt.

Scalping tickets (it's more common than you think)

Spread throughout the Assembly Hall parking lot, on the sidewalk and across the street before the Iowa game Feb. 11, several men, bundled in coats and warm gear, asked students if they wanted to sell them their tickets, and then they resold them to those who came without. The controversial idea of market-forced transactions that previously could only occur in seedy back alleys now occur openly in front of arenas and on the Internet. A practice that was deemed criminal has evolved into students trying to make an extra buck -- or a few hundred. Ticket scalpers and exchangers buy and sell at will, constrained only by the will of the parties involved. It's legal in Indiana, and people are taking advantage.

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Institute offers opportunity to explore global music

Ancient music is anything but dead as the Jacobs School of Music's Early Music Institute keeps tradition alive. Founded in 1979 by the late Thomas Binkley, a lutenist and musicologist, the institute focuses primarily on ancient music and instruments. Binkley acted as director of the Early Music Institute until January 1995. "It's a great regret in my life that I never met the man," said Michael McCraw, current director of the Early Music Institute. "But I feel like I can talk about him, because I know so many people on both sides of the ocean that are so greatly influenced by him. He was a man of boundless energy and extraordinary vision."

IU Auditorium season selected to inspire, educate wide audience

It's a process that takes months, even years, to complete. Before the first patrons take their seats for a lecture, concert or Broadway musical in IU's Auditorium, a team of people work behind the scenes, choosing shows, booking talent and setting schedules -- all in an effort to find the right mix of entertainment for the community. "It's part science, part magic," said Doug Booher, director of the auditorium. "We try to create a nice melange of shows. Some are highly sought after, some are new down the pike that people haven't heard about, and that's the magic part."

'Fight the net?'

A newly declassified 2003 document from the Pentagon, still moderately blacked out, has revealed the grand scheme of future Information Operations. Authored by various analysts at the Pentagon and signed off by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, it represents a striking shift in the priorities of Information Operations in our military. One of the main conclusions of this "roadmap" document, that "We Must Fight The Net," represents a shift in our approach to warfare. Most of the document outlines a grand plan for the future of Information Ops. Information has long been a piece of military strategy and tactics, from specific intelligence to general deception. Info Ops was also recently exposed to be guilty of planting pro-American news stories in Iraqi papers, and the negative publicity might be at least part of the reason for this document's declassification.

Jordan River Forum

With Mike Davis gone, IDS Editorial Board can 'relax,' move on To the IDS Editorial Board: No reason to bash the fans now! Mike Davis gives us all a reason to cheer for the Hoosiers, again.

IU's on-court issues remain

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The fog might have lifted, but the mood has yet to brighten around IU.

College paper publishes controversial cartoon

A decision by the University of Illinois student newspaper to print cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad has caused protest from the UI Muslim community and sparked a bitter controversy within the newspaper staff resulting in the temporary suspension of two editors.

IUSA ticket profile: RED HOT

For Red Hot presidential candidate and junior Lenny Weiss, next week's IU Student Association election is not only a perfect way to make changes at the University, but it's also a good way to have fun and meet people.

A night of legends

With four awards, including Division B first place winner and overall winner, Delta Gamma and Sigma Nu were the victors in the 74th Annual IU Sing, "Legends: Music that Defined a Nation."