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Obama, McCain vow to work closely to change Washington

President-elect Barack Obama and former Republican rival John McCain pledged Monday to work together on ways to change Washington’s “bad habits,” though aides to both men said it was unlikely McCain would serve in an Obama Cabinet.


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Astronauts aboard space station prepare to unpack cargo

Astronauts aboard the international space station and the newly arrived shuttle Endeavour planned Monday to start unpacking a new toilet and a contraption that purifies urine and sweat into drinkable water at the orbiting outpost.


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Concerns left after weekend global financial summit

Analysts, investors and media around Asia expressed concern Monday that a weekend summit of world leaders aimed at tackling the global financial crisis – and preventing future debacles – was high on symbolism but low on action.


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From the mind to the runway

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This past Friday, the Wall Street Journal’s Home Front featured the Tuscan villa of designer Frida Giannini, the creative mind behind Gucci’s revamped image.


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Bishop Allen to perform at Cinemat tonight

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Fans of recently released “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” might recognize the Brooklyn-based, indie pop outfit Bishop Allen when it performs at The Cinemat tonight. Bishop Allen recently signed to Bloomington-based record label Dead Oceans. The band will play alongside Electric Owls and An Horse.





Jack Feivou, general manager of entertainment operations for Disney's Hollywood Studios, visits the Ruth N. Halls theater as part of his stay in Bloomington. Feivou also spoke with interested students and visited his friend David Grindle, the stage management professor for the Theatre and Drama Department.

Creating Disney story-telling magic

The Indiana Daily Student sat down with Jack Feivou, general manager for entertainment operations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, who came to speak with students last week. Feivou has also served as the chief operating officer and artistic director for the Boston Ballet Company. In his current role, Feivou oversees all entertainment operations at the studios, from the guy dressed as Mickey to the stage and stunt shows.


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Homesick for the holidays

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It’s finally happened. I’m totally and completely homesick. I thought I could ward off whatever feelings that might lead to it, but this time there’s no denying it.


OVER EXERCISE

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This time of year many students are rushing to shed a few extra pounds before the holidays. But some might be hurting themselves in the process. Whether to compensate for unhealthy eating habits, cope with stress or meet society’s standards for body image, experts say more and more people are exercising compulsively.






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1 dead, 1 wounded during Brown County home invasion

MORGANTOWN, Ind. – Authorities are searching for two suspects in a central Indiana home invasion shooting that left an 84-year-old man dead and his 77-year-old wife wounded.


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Appeals court upholds Indiana’s ‘God’ plates

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the state’s “In God We Trust” license plate Monday, rejecting a claim that people who buy the plates should have to pay a $15 administrative fee charged for other specialty plates.


Daphna Tubbs, front right, of Greensburg, Ind., waves after driving the first Honda Civic produced in Indiana off the assembly line at the Honda assembly plant on Monday in Greensburg, Ind. The plant, which began producing the Honda Civic Sedan last month, was dedicated on Monday.

Honda dedicates first Indiana car assembly plant

GREENSBURG, Ind. – Honda Motor Co. dedicated its first Indiana car assembly plant Monday against the backdrop of a slumping economy and a possible multibillion dollar bailout for the three largest U.S. automakers.