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By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:25 p.m.

Green rejects Nader endorsement MILWAUKEE -- The Green Party nominated Texas attorney David Cobb as its candidate for president Saturday, rejecting Ralph Nader's efforts to secure the party's formal endorsement and likely access to the ballot in key states like Wisconsin and California. Nader, the party's candidate in 1996 and 2000, had told Green officials months ago he would not accept the party's nomination for president, preferring to build a coalition of third-party groups and independents rather than running under one banner.

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Sedaris proves greatness

By Tony Sams · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:21 p.m.

With "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," wry humorist David Sedaris has hammered in the fourth and final nail into the coffin of the debate over whether he is one of the finest personal essayists around. And clearly, he is.

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Barbecuing in Hamburg

By David Kanter · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:19 p.m.

Ahhh, the joys of summer. Sun, pools, short shorts (not on me), warm nights, excessive lounging and, of course, barbecue -- that pit of fire and smoke that has sustained people around the world for thousands of years. The historical and social importance of the barbecue may be too long and boring to divulge in this article, but I have come to put another argument to rest.

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Chamber Music Series attracts world-class musicians

By Sheeba Madan · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:18 p.m.

International musicians will visit Bloomington in the Chamber Music Series this summer as part of IU's School of Music Summer Music Festival. The music series began June 25 and will run until July 21. Jerzy Kaplanek, an associate professor who teaches violin and chamber music at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, will perform at the Summer Music Festival for the fifth time.

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Taliban fighters try to disrupt elections

By Alyson Brodsy and Noor Khan · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:18 p.m.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Taliban fighters killed up to 16 men after learning they had registered for Afghanistan's U.S.-backed national elections, the deadliest attack yet in a campaign aimed at sabotaging the nation's first free vote, officials said Sunday. The assault raised security fears and added to doubts over whether Afghanistan is ready to hold elections as planned in September -- and increased pressure on NATO leaders meeting Monday in Turkey to deploy more peacekeepers here.

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President Playboy

By Joanna Penn · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:16 p.m.

President of the United States is a title I used to associate with some old man sitting at a desk. Oh, how things change. As I have become older and wiser and presidents have become a little friskier, I now see a president as an old man with a hot chick sitting on him, or under his desk.

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Exemption denied

By Tyler Bond · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:13 p.m.

Last week the Bush administration suffered a defeat in its battle against international law. James Cunningham, the deputy U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, recently announced that the White House would be withdrawing its resolution to extend American immunity from the International Criminal Court for a third year after failing to secure the minimum nine votes necessary to pass.

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Bleeping the veep

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:07 p.m.

Vice President Dick Cheney was upset last week by Sen. Patrick Leahy's (D-Vt.) criticism of military contracts awarded to Cheney's former company, Halliburton. Cheney reportedly hurled the "F-word" at Leahy during a conversation on the Senate floor in Washington last Tuesday.

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Screening the new staff

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:06 p.m.

The Indiana legislature has enacted a much needed new law requiring IU to complete broader background checks on all new staff and hourly employees beginning July 1. The policy will require verification on educational credentials, prior employment, license credentials, criminal history and sex and violent offenders registry.

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Former student to direct state relations

By Karen Yancey · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:03 p.m.

Former IU vice president of government relations and public affairs J Thomas Forbes was recently hired as IU's executive director of state relations. For the last four years, Forbes has served as assistant vice president for university relations at Michigan State. From 1997 through 2001 Forbes worked as assistant vice president for public affairs and government relations at IU, and was a special assistant to the president and coordinator of federal relations for two more years.

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Students distracted by construction

By Rami Chami · Sunday, June 27,2004 9:01 p.m.

Within the cordoned fence that rings the construction site of Simon Hall near Third Street, construction workers can be seen and heard excavating in preparation for laying the foundation for the new building. In nearby classrooms, instructors and students have expressed concern at the level of noise eminating from the site. Yamina Mermer, an Arabic language instructor, teaches a class on the first floor of Ballantine Hall, which is adjacent to the construction site.

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Not just for fun

By Karen Green · Thursday, June 24,2004 10:01 a.m.

The parking lot west of Memorial Stadium, usually vacant in the summer months, has been transformed into a colorful array of sights, sounds and tastes this week. The 46th annual Fun Frolic has come to Bloomington. IU students and Bloomington residents have been enjoying the festival since Friday. Traditional carnival activities are offered, including rides, games and food.

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The way of the cool

By Greg O'Neill · Thursday, June 24,2004 12:21 a.m.

Before I talk about coolness, we should clear things up. I am not cool. I am, in fact, a nerd.

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The Beasties and me

By John Barnett · Thursday, June 24,2004 12:12 a.m.

When I informed a friend of mine that the first Beastie Boys album in six years was to be released this month, I was shocked and appalled by his instant response.

The Beasties and me

By John Barnett · Thursday, June 24,2004 12 a.m.

When I informed a friend of mine that the first Beastie Boys album in six years was to be released this month, I was shocked and appalled by his instant response.

A WRITER'S LIFE

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Thursday, June 24,2004 12 a.m.

Bloomington may have a bumping music scene, but it also hosts a lively writing community driven by academia and plenty of creative people willing to write down their thoughts through various facets of literati.

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