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Kirkwood Av. life

By Zach Dobson · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:28 a.m.

The six blocks of Kirkwood Avenue between Bloomington's historic courthouse and the Indiana University campus form a vital link between campus and community. Bars, restaurants, theaters, churches and locally-owned businesses line the street and provide popular meeting places for students and Bloomington residents. From backpack-laden students who grasp cups of coffee in the morning, to packs of skateboarders, dog-walkers and vagabond musicians in the afternoon, to the stumbling, belligerent, fashion-conscious night owls, the street is a center of activity at nearly all hours of the day.

IU alumnus all 'Smiley' after return to lineup

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:26 a.m.

Tavis Smiley has a new reason to live up to his surname after his show was recently brought back into the WTIU lineup. Smiley, an IU graduate and native of Kokomo has an aptly-named "Tavis Smiley" late-night talk show which has featured guests atypical to traditional PBS television, including actors, musicians

Jordan River Forum

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 1:04 a.m.

No laughing matter I really enjoyed listening to the people laughing at the suicide attempt outside Ballantine Hall last Monday. Stellar performance guys, I'm sure everybody was entertained.

Colts hope draft solidified team

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:57 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Forget major changes. Bill Polian and Tony Dungy figured all the Indianapolis Colts needed for a Super Bowl run was a little fine-tuning. Just add some more speed, a little depth and a new infusion of young talent.

Pardon my French

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:56 a.m.

I love french fries, but I despise the French. I crave french toast, but can't stand the French. I hanker for french dressing, but again spurn the French. So how can I demonstrate my true feelings for a country without abandoning my favorite French- name products?

Mulhall eyes Derby victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:55 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kristin Mulhall acts as if the Kentucky Derby is just another race. She isn't fooling anyone. The 21-year-old Californian really is cool and calm about having a legitimate chance at becoming the first female trainer to win the Derby. She will saddle Imperialism against such veterans as Bob Baffert, Bobby Frankel and Nick Zito.

Get it together

By Alyson Brodsy and Chelsea York · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:43 a.m.

This year I have watched more sports than in the last 19 years of my life combined. Hanging out with guys as much as I have, I learned to revolve my life around the sport of the season -- Monday Night Football, Baseball Tonight and the NBA playoffs have all taken up a considerable amount of my time.

Gary church plans to sell building

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:43 a.m.

GARY -- A congregation once drawing hundreds of worshippers from miles around is fighting a proposal by its governing body to sell its building for $5. First United Presbyterian Church's distinction as a mainly black congregation within the predominantly white denomination could be coming to an end.

The End is Nigh!

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian McFillen · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:41 a.m.

As you read this column, I am taking shelter in a hidden bunker deep beneath the surface of Bloomington. It took most of my last six paychecks and all the limits on my credit cards, but it's worth every penny -- steel-reinforced, hermetically sealed doors; six-foot thick concrete walls with a layer of X-ray proof lead, independent generator, water and air supply, remote satellite link-up, and enough ammo, toilet paper, Spam and "Girls Gone Wild" videos to last me for the next 30 years.

Israel celebrates birthday amid fears

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:40 a.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel began celebrating its 56th birthday Monday evening, with large numbers of Israelis uneasy about the country's present and pessimistic about their children's place in its future.

Where were you?

By Alyson Brodsy and Judd Arnold · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:39 a.m.

Where were you? It has been four years in Bloomington, and we all have lots of memories to share. Some we share with everyone, some we share with our close friends, and some we just keep for ourselves.

Congolese-Rwandan clashes leave 61 dead, 14 wounded

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:38 a.m.

KIGALI, Rwanda -- Clashes between Congolese troops and Rwandan insurgents in eastern Congo killed at least 61 people over the weekend, officials said Monday. The Congolese army killed 39 Rwandan insurgents in a series of battles near the borders with Rwanda and Burundi in the volatile South Kivu province, said Didas Namujimbo, the provincial governor's spokesman.

Hong Kong denied direct elections

By Alyson Brodsy and Min Lee · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:38 a.m.

HONG KONG -- Mainland China dealt a crushing blow to Hong Kong's hopes for full democracy Monday when its most powerful legislative panel ruled the territory won't have direct elections for its next leader in 2007 or for all its lawmakers in 2008.

Dodging the draft

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:38 a.m.

For the past few weeks, the Bush administration has been fighting the label "new Vietnam" as it deals with criticism about its campaign in Iraq, which has seen an increasing number of casualties during the month of April.

N. Korea denies aid trucks

By Alyson Brodsy and Christopher Bodeen · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:35 a.m.

DANDONG, China -- North Korea balked Monday at opening its heavily armed border to relief trucks from rival South Korea, even as international aid groups sought more help for thousands injured or made homeless by a massive train explosion.

Two U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq warehouse blast

By Alyson Brodsy and Bassem Mroue · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:35 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A suspected chemical weapons warehouse exploded in flames Monday moments after U.S. troops broke in, killing two soldiers and wounding five. Jubilant Iraqis swarmed over the Americans' charred Humvees, waving looted machine guns, a bandolier and a helmet. In Fallujah, Iraq, U.S. troops battled insurgents in the latest violation of a tentative cease-fire for the besieged city. One Marine and eight insurgents were killed.

Museum exhibit highlights changes in housekeeping

By Jorie Slodki · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:35 a.m.

An antique electric washer comes with a hand-cranked wringer for squeezing the last drop of water out of wet clothes. The iron is gasoline powered. Clothes dry on lines outside and even freeze in the winter. Such sights were commonplace during the Great Depression and World War II, but today these items can only be found in dusty basement corners and on display in museums.

Cummins Inc. swings to $33 million profit

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:34 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. said Thursday strong sales of its diesel engines helped it swing to a $33 million profit in the first quarter after posting a $31 million loss in the same period a year ago.

Guidant earnings rise 49 percent

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Jewell · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:33 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Guidant Corp. reported a 49 percent jump in first-quarter earnings Thursday as strong sales of the medical device maker's heart defibrillators and pacemakers offset a drop in sales of stents.

Cosmetic pioneer Estee Lauder dies

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 27,2004 12:33 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Cosmetics pioneer Estee Lauder, whose pots of potions and tubs of moisturizers have turned the clock back for millions of faces across the globe, has died at the age of 97. Lauder, who helped launch product lines including Estee Lauder, Clinique, Aramis, Prescriptives and Origins, died of cardiopulmonary arrest Saturday at her Manhattan home, said Sally Susman, a company spokeswoman.