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Attention to realism

By Dave Dawson · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 2 p.m.

I would think, at this point, almost everyone in the universe has seen the film “Transformers.” In case you haven’t, here is a quick run-down: Machine-creatures from outer space come to Earth to do battle, and after two hours of buildup, ultimately do so in downtown Los Angeles. OK ... a little far-fetched. Also, the quirky teenager at the center of it all somehow manages to be the hero of the planet despite all of the wedgies he was undoubtedly powerless to prevent prior to the arrival of his intergalactic robot friends. Also a bit implausible, but it feels good to root for the kid. However, here is where I draw the line: When the fighter jets are dogfighting amongst L.A.’s skyscrapers in the final battle, an airplane flies by a glass building and there is no reflection!

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Man arrested with $820 in fake bills

By Sara Amato · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:23 p.m.

A Bloomington resident was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police said he attempted to purchase about $780 worth of electronics with counterfeit bills at the College Mall.

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Bloomington raises bus fare

By Kristin McFarland · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:20 p.m.

Starting January 2008, the Bloomington Transit bus system will raise fares 25 cents to compensate for higher expenses, a move that has caused little stir in the community.

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Boat honoring Lincoln to set sail in 2008

By Heather Haemker · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:19 p.m.

In 1958, Spencer County resident Duane Walter went on a boat ride down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to commemorate the trip Lincoln took 130 years before and to celebrate Lincoln’s 150th birthday. Walter described his trip as a “real adventure.” Walter will experience the same adventure and beautiful river scenery again in September 2008 when he takes a similar boat trip, called “Lincoln’s Journey of Remembrance,” in honor of Lincoln’s 200th birthday.

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MMMBop makes an IU stop

Friday, Nov. 30,2007 9:49 a.m.

Pop-rock band Hanson performed Thursday evening at The Bluebird nightclub. This is the second time since 2005 that the trio from Tulsa, Okla., has performed in Bloomington. The band comprises of three brothers: Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson.

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The learning curve

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:38 a.m.

Assembly Hall certainly isn’t the Virgin Islands, but there’s no place like home. The IU women’s basketball team will play its first game in Bloomington in over two weeks Friday when they take on No. 21 Florida State in the first year of the Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge.

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Time for meaningless off-season awards

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:36 a.m.

What does an award mean these days? Parents have to dedicate entire rooms in their houses for their child athletes’ trophies. In college football, so many organizations dole out petty achievements that anyone who moves a pinky toe at least gets a nomination. The only thing worse than the abundance of meaningless hardware is the sub-par acceptance speeches that usually follow. Austin Starr alone has a realistic chance at winning three awards this off-season.

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Jack resigns as assistant volleyball coach

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:33 a.m.

David Jack, husband of IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack, resigned Thursday as IU assistant volleyball coach, according to an IU Department of Athletics press release.

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IU swimming travel to Lexington for meet

By Josh Bagriansky · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:30 a.m.

The IU men’s and women’s swimming teams will have a target on their backs Friday. A trip to face off against unranked Kentucky might appear to be an easy task, but the Hoosiers know they can’t afford to lose their focus in Lexington.

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Keeping it real

By Jonathan Hines · Friday, Nov. 30,2007 12:26 a.m.

After six games of watching IU yo-yo between “Stellar Ying” and “Awful Yang” – oftentimes in the same possession – my neck is throbbing with pain. If this team doesn’t settle down into some kind of groove in the coming weeks, I’m putting my masseuse on speed dial.

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Hillel to go after world record for most dreidels spun

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Nov. 29,2007 11:30 p.m.

In an attempt to break the world record of most dreidels spun at the same time, student president of the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center Dena Kranzberg will lead students, faculty and community members in a spiraling challenge. Hillel will sponsor the dreidel spin off at 2 p.m. Sunday in an attempt to “retake” a record IU set three years ago, Kranzberg said.

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Baron Hill to speak about public policy

By Kyle Doehla · Thursday, Nov. 29,2007 11:30 p.m.

Congressman Baron Hill will speak Friday at IU to a geography class about science and public policy. During his lecture, “The Role of Science in U.S. Policy Making,” Hill will discuss how scientific data impacts writing and approving new laws, and how scientists can do a better job at communicating with elected officials.

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