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Oasis: The Beatles, except less attractive, more obnoxious, all in black and with more hair gel.

Pretty good reason to be acting cocky

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:48 p.m.

Is Dig Out Your Soul another Oasis album made after 1995? Yes. But it has so much of the Gallagher brothers’ confident charm it’s difficult not to embrace it.

This pose really works well with the Sears Photo Center background.

No label can hold them down

By Kelsey McArdle · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:44 p.m.

Although sometimes their attempts at lavishness end up making some songs blend together, one cannot deny that Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s save themselves simply by being a solid group of songsmiths, great at the art of crafting bundles of evocative and oh-so-lovely compositions.

What the hell is in Ellettsville?

By Ashley C. Nichols · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:43 p.m.

"What do you do for fun here, anyway?” I asked this question to my friend Chuck as we were driving through the fast-paced metropolis known as Ellettsville.

One could image that as crazy as he is, Bill Murray actually wears this type of clothing in his personal time.

‘Ember’ shines bright

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:41 p.m.

With a rich visual style, “City of Ember” may carve out its own niche within the children’s film genre. Although it does rely on convention, the ideas here entertaining.

No matter the century, Keira Knightley is a babe.

17th century version of “The Hills”

By Michael Mellini · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:38 p.m.

Filled with wonderful costumes, sets and performances, “The Duchess” is an unsettling but powerful look at the dramatic life of the 17th century Duchess of Devonshire.

Not everyone has this much trouble looking in the mirror each morning.

Single camera success

By Tyler James Perry · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:34 p.m.

This is not a film for those seeking happy endings or those with a weak stomach. “Quarantine” is filled with action and should be enjoyed by anyone who craves suspense and likes zombie movies with a modern twist.

Flavors of fall

By Sonia Rana · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:31 p.m.

The fall season in Bloomington brings to mind beautiful views of the changing leaves, cool mornings with crisp air and, of course, fall drinks. Seasonal ales, Oktoberfest beers and warm cider all appear in autumn. Not surprisingly, there are a number of places around town that cater to these autumnal tastes. Oliver Winery, Upland Brewing Company, Musgrave Orchard and the Bloomington Brewing Company all offer seasonal drinks.

Expressing satisfaction

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:29 p.m.

If you’ve seen a coming-of-age sports movie or a racial integration film, you’ve seen them all. “The Express” attempts to combine both genres, and although it’s all familiar, it's also fairly convincing.

"Leo, I swear I didn't start that rumor about you not losing your virginity until you were 18."

Body of mediocrity

By Paul Mattingly · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 5:22 p.m.

As all movies about the Middle East do, “Body of Lies” really opens your eyes to a world that truly exists. You’ll be reminding yourself plenty of times that this type of stuff goes on all the time over there. But when it comes down to it, without DiCaprio and Crowe, “Body of Lies” is your average espionage thriller.

IUSA is turning around, but some initiatives will be difficult to enact

By Nathan Dixon · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:41 a.m.

Far too many students only think of broken promises, bloated budgets and election controversies when they think of the IU Student Association, if they think of anything at all.

Long Thompson’s last shot

By Editorial Board · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:39 a.m.

Mitch Daniels viewed getting arrested in college as his biggest mistake, much of Andy Horning’s Libertarian policy revolves around how he found Jesus, and Jill Long Thompson grew up on a family farm learning the value of hard work and integrity.Hoosiers couldn’t be more prepared to vote Nov. 4. Not unless they wanted to know a little more about the issues.The gubernatorial debate held Tuesday in the IU Auditorium focused mostly on personal questions of character and ethics.

Partisan hypocrisy

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:38 a.m.

Justin P. Hill needs to stop trying to be the moral compass for IU. I don’t agree that John Edwards is the lowest form of a human being. Murderers, rapists and child molesters are worse than someone who cheats on his wife.

Cut out the ‘middle,’ man!

By Chase Cooper · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:37 a.m.

It turns out that outside our beautiful People’s Republic of Bloomingrad, most of the rest of the country is still politically – ahem – right.

The politics of hate

By Ayesha Awan · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:37 a.m.

It probably won’t surprise most of you to know that John McCain was met with a round of boos at a rally in Minnesota last Friday. It might surprise you to know that the booing came not from an audience of Democrats, but from an audience of Republicans, alleged McCain supporters. You’re probably wondering what could possibly cause an audience of loyal right-wingers to heckle their favorite war hero, their beloved senator, their presidential candidate of choice.

Pace’s 2nd coming

By Nick Wallace · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:36 a.m.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Being invited to meet Gen. Peter Pace after publishing a column critical of his appointment to the Kelley School’s Poling Chair, I couldn’t help but imagine the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff might have been keeping in mind this advice of Sun Tzu, a military commander himself 2,000-plus years ago.

Love sick, love songs

By Emily Campion · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:32 a.m.

Love. It can make us do crazy things: get tattoos, compromise our morals and say things such as “I love you, pookie bear.” Now I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’ve ever called a lover “pookie bear” or “sugar lumpkin.” However, there is one thing I am guilty of doing: picking an extraordinarily embarrassing song to represent my affection for my special someone.

Live karaoke at Jake's

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:30 a.m.

Who: Supergroup Good e Nuff (members of Prizzy Prizzy Please, Tammar and Busman’s Holiday) What: Live Band Rock ‘N’ Roll Karaoke. An actual live band consisting of local musicians will perform 50 songs from The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” to Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair.” Suggestions are welcome for upcoming selections.

Hip-hop artist David Banner plays with a band member's guitar during the Hip Hop Live Tour with rappers Little Brother and Talib Kweli on Monday night at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Hip Hop Live! tour comes to Bloomington

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:29 a.m.

Critically acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli and fellow emcees David Banner and Little Brother brought their signature brands of hip-hop to a raving crowd at the Bluebird on Monday night. Headlining in 19 cities on the sophomore year of the Hip Hop Live! Tour presented by Flow TV, the three diverse artists rallied on the success and critical acclaim of the previous year’s tour that touted stars such as Ghostface Killah and Rakim.

PepsiCo to cut 3,300 jobs as profit falls 10 percent

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:27 a.m.

NEW YORK – PepsiCo announced plans on Tuesday to cut 3,300 jobs and close six plants as it deals with lagging U.S. drinks sales and a surging dollar, which will hurt profits from its rapidly growing international business.

Polls open with Canadian PM seeking majority

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:26 a.m.

OTTAWA – Canada’s Conservative prime minister appeared poised to retain his job as polls opened in Tuesday’s national election, but he faced a greater challenge in winning a parliamentary majority to bolster his power. Both polls and pundits predicted another minority government for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.