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Sequel teeters on edge of absurdity

By Amanda Trost · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

In Renee Zellweger's second attempt at the wildly-successful character of Bridget Jones, one must always keep in mind the movie title -- "The Edge of Reason" -- because that's exactly where the movie keeps you: hanging on the edge between reality and complete disbelief.

School days, 'Blue' nights

By Laura Kruty · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

The rain pours down, beating against the outside of a window on Woodburn Hall's second floor. A Miles Davis poster hangs on the wall, and piles of papers beckon from Jeff Isaac's desk and the square wooden table on which his foot is perched.

Wal-Mart: The great American hypocrisy

By John Barnett · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

The other night I jacked a biplane and flew low over the Las Vegas strip strafing the cars below with gunfire. After that, I helped a buddy of mine torch his marijuana crop before the Feds arrived, but when they arrived earlier than expected he and I took most of 'em out with our M16s before speeding off in a VW bus.

Album puts John on right 'road'

By -Nate Bethea · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

Maybe it was Ryan White's, Giovanni Versace's or Princess Diana's death, but something made Elton John despondent and slowed-down for the entire duration of the '90s.

Loveable ogres return in sequel

By Monica Dix · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

I'll be the first to admit I am not one for sequels. So perhaps it was my low expectations for the film that led me to absolutely love "Shrek 2."

Animated Tom Hanks flick wrecks, burns

By Laurinda Lee · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

Boys and girls, please welcome "The Polar Express," Hollywood's 21st century, $140 million dollar, computer generated picture book you can now read on the big screen.

Oscar-worthy film is a poignant portrait

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

It's been 25 years since IU was featured predominantly in a movie. That movie -- 1979's "Breaking Away" -- was a coming-of-age film set in Bloomington.

A 'Step' in the wrong direction

By Robert O'Connor · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

Frank Oz first gained notoriety as a Muppeteer for famous felt legends like Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster and even Yoda. But lately he has shifted his focus and become the director of some of the best ("Dirty Rotten Scoundrels") and worst ("Bowfinger") comedies of the past two decades.

Chucky's seed withers, dies

By Rhett Umphress · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

"Seed of Chucky" is the fifth film in the "Child's Play" series. The film takes a large step away from the four previous films in terms of style, however.

Why are you famous?

By Karen Green · Thursday, Nov. 18,2004 12 a.m.

Celebrities have always been at the top of the American social structure. Since the advent of the entertainment industry, people with the ability to entertain have been rewarded with fame and fortune.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:58 p.m.

Prison guards face more battery charges CARLISLE, Ind. -- Two prison guards who were charged with beating a handcuffed prisoner have now been charged with attacking a second inmate. Wabash Valley Correctional Facility guards Johnnie Murphy, 42, of Sullivan, Ind., and Thomas Troy Matney, 33, of Jasonville, Ind.,, were charged in October with misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury for a June 24 attack against Jermarcus Grandberry, authorities said.

Lowly Iowa visits Hoosiers

By Kevin Dwire · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:58 p.m.

The IU women's volleyball team looks to finish up its season on a high note -- starting with a road match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

A Latin Dance Explosion

By Claire Bl and Claire Bletz · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:56 p.m.

They might not be Ricky Martins and Celia Cruzes or Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaires, but they can dance. Students at IU have developed a great interest in all forms of social dance.

Business Briefs

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:56 p.m.

Home Depot reports sales increases in third quarter ATLANTA -- The Home Depot Inc., the nation's largest home improvement store chain, reported a nearly 15 percent jump in third-quarter earnings on strong sales, particularly at stores open at least a year.

Charges filed in shooting battle near Gary

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:54 p.m.

GARY -- Prosecutors filed criminal charges against two men Wednesday for their part in a gun battle that wounded a woman outside an elementary school. Eugene E. Anderson, 28, of Merrillville, Ind., and Charles B. Kidd, 22, of Gary, were charged with attempted murder, battery, attempted battery and criminal recklessness, the Lake County Prosecutor's office said. Anderson was being held without bond Wednesday in the Gary lockup.

Abercrombie to pay $50M to settle discrimination suit

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:54 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Abercrombie & Fitch has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the clothing-store chain of promoting whites over minorities and cultivating a virtually all-white image in its catalogs and elsewhere.

Kmart takes a gamble on pricey Sears chain takeover

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:53 p.m.

NEW YORK -- A resurgent Kmart, home of the blue light special, is buying the once-dominant Sears department store chain in a surprising $11 billion gamble it is counting on to help both better compete with Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers.

Bouncing into Business

By Rod Neroda and Ron Neroda · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:51 p.m.

There is a new business in Bloomington and it might be coming to bars or house parties across town soon. Seniors Dave Johnson and Pablo Svirsky, and junior Zach Martin are the founders and employees of Three Rivers Jackson, Bloomington's only student-run, custom beer pong table company.

Jumping off the ship

By George Lyle IV · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:33 p.m.

So I'm sure you all know that Colin Powell has resigned from his secretary of state post, and President Bush's biggest fan, Condoleezza Rice, will replace him.

A great conversion

By Matt Peyton · Wednesday, Nov. 17,2004 11:32 p.m.

I've been lied to all my life. I don't really remember when it started. I mean, I guess the first time I received a Purdue T-shirt for a holiday, I should have known something was wrong.

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