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Astronauts aboard space station prepare to unpack cargo

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:43 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:42 p.m.

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

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:24 p.m.

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

By Katie McKenna · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:22 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:18 p.m.

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

By Bonnie White · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 11:15 p.m.

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

By Sam Leffers · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 10:45 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 9:57 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 9:57 p.m.

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

Monday, Nov. 17,2008 9:56 p.m.

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.

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New Orleans native speaks on Hurricane Katrina

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, Nov. 17,2008 9:04 p.m.

Three years ago Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, but its damage disappeared from America’s focus. The problems of New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast seemingly disappeared from the public forum, which leaves many unaware that severe problems still exist, particularly for the African-American community, said Beverly Wright, director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice in New Orleans and professor of sociology at Dillard University in a speech Monday.

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