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They Might Be Giants: Here Comes the 123s

Rock for the minivan

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Making a good children’s album requires two things: being able to make the kids happy and not make the parents go crazy.



NFL Super Bowl XLII – New York Giants Championship

Oversized Giants

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By now, chances are you’ve already heard the story of the New York Giants’ dramatic push and victory over the then-undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.


Chelsea Merta

Mo' than pizza

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Voted countless times as Best of Bloomington’s Best Pizza in Bloomington, Mother Bear’s Pizza is one of IU’s most celebrated dining establishments.


"No, I'm not Mini-Me and I don't really need a frickin' Hot Pocket right now."

Gallows humor

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Funerals always seem to keep us on our toes, seeing as how we never know exactly what we’re in for.


Beach House also stars in allergy prescription ads.

Hopelessly devoted

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Beach House’s 2006 debut album Beach House found a loyal following among fans of low-key, off-tune, ambient imitations of White Light/White Heat-era Velvet Underground.


After all these years, Dolly Parton's still got huge... tracts of land.

Well, hello, Dolly

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When confronted by the push-up bra, plastic surgery and painted-on pants, we forget what Dolly Parton is at heart – a talented writer/musician and smart businesswoman who practically invented the pop-country style of stars such as the Dixie Chicks.


Punch Brothers

Try some Punch

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The Punch Brothers is a bluegrass band that is making its debut with Punch. By far the most famous member of the band is Chris Thile, the former mandolin player from popular country/bluegrass band Nickel Creek.



The Other Boleyn Girl

Tudor girls gone wild

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Films about former kings seem to never get old. Just when you think every story has been told from the 16th century, yet another movie is released showing the contrary.


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Cook: ‘Don’t let the world stop you’

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Bloomington billionaire Bill Cook knows what it takes to be a leader. The founder of Cook Group, Inc. said Tuesday at the Whittenberger Auditorium that being a leader means being ethical and learning from your mistakes.  PODCAST:  Hoosier Headlines


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Not half-bad

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I’ve seen this clip before, back in 2004. A basketball team gets in a big fight against a team from Michigan and all hell breaks loose.


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That's What He Said

IDS sports editors Matt Dollinger and Lee Hurwitz talk to ABC/ESPN commentator and former UCLA Men's Basketball coach Steve Lavin.  PODCAST:  That's What He Said



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Ghana grooves

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When hearing the word “groupies,” the first things that usually come to mind are teenage girls claiming they’re “with the band.” But the Willkie Auditorium was full of a different kind of “groupie” Tuesday night. Claiming to be “Bernard Groupies,” people from all over Indiana and surrounding states gathered to watch a free performance of the Saakumu Dance Troupe of Ghana led by Bernard Womo.


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IU hosts Gophers in last home game

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It’s taken three games, two weeks and one horrific loss, but Lance Stemler thinks the IU men’s basketball team is ready to accept IU interim coach Dan Dakich as its leader. “We really are starting to see coach Dakich as the head coach now,” said Stemler, a senior forward. “I guess there was a little bit of transition from going from assistant to head coach.”



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Bracket-holism: A horrible disease

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Hello. My name is Ben H. And I am a recovering bracket-holic. I’d like to first thank those of you who brought cookies and punch to the meeting. Sign-ups for next week will be posted at the conclusion of our discussions.