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1-woman play examines human experience

By Kacie Leblong · Wednesday, July 14,2004 11:07 p.m.

Nearly 10 years after graduating from IU, former theatre and drama major Amy Fortoul returns to Bloomington with a unique show she created to discuss the rather difficult subjects of image, sexuality, eating disorders and the human experience. The play is titled "This IS my BODY," and much of Fortoul's body and soul have gone into its creation. For this performance, Fortoul is working as the writer, director and sole actor.

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Senate blocks gay marriage vote

By Rami Chami · Wednesday, July 14,2004 11:07 p.m.

A proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to define marriage as a union between a woman and a man was blocked by the Senate Wednesday. Fifty senators voted against the amendment, which seeks to place a federal ban on gay marriage. Forty-eight senators voted in favor, but they were unable to muster the required 60 votes needed to advance the measure to a formal vote.

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Israel plans in event of Yasser Arafat's death

By Alyson Brodsy and Josef Federman · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:21 p.m.

JERUSALEM -- Israel is worried about chaos that might follow the death of Yasser Arafat and will do everything possible to prevent the Palestinian leader from being buried in Jerusalem, according to a contingency plan obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.

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Single-engine plane lands safely on I-70 median

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:08 p.m.

MANHATTAN, Ind. -- The pilot of a small, single-engine plane made an emergency landing Wednesday on the median of Interstate 70 in western Indiana. Craig Lee Carlson, 49, of Spanaway, Wash., was not injured. The plane, a 1946 Stinson 108, did not appear to be damaged by the landing. Carlson said he was flying the plane about 700 feet above the ground when it suddenly developed fuel problems.

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Government produces record $326 billion deficit in 2004

By Alyson Brodsy and Jeannine Aversa · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:08 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The government's deficit ballooned to $326.6 billion in the first nine months of the 2004 budget year, according to a snapshot of U.S. balance sheets released Tuesday. That's more than 20 percent larger than the $269.7 billion shortfall for the corresponding period last year. For the current budget year which began Oct. 1, this spending has totaled $1.73 trillion, 6.4 percent more than the same period a year ago. Revenues came to $1.40 trillion, 3.5 percent more than the previous year.

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Stroke screenings to be available for Bloomington

By Aaron Cooke · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:07 p.m.

Area residents will soon have the opportunity to participate in a medical screening that will assess the risk of stroke. "Our main goal is to provide people a service they don't have access to," said Paula Motolik, public relations leader for Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening, which was established in 1993, is now the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings.

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Education, taxes, Iraqi war considered to be important issues

By Nick Pittman · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:05 p.m.

With the presidential election fast approaching, some IU students and Bloomington residents say there are many issues that need to be discussed before Nov. 2. Bloomington resident Jean Nakhnikian said she donates a few hours each week working for the Monroe County Democratic Party. She said she believes Sen. John Kerry needs to clearly address the problems in Iraq and the economy before November.

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Thailand holds global AIDS conference

By Alyson Brodsy and Vijay Joshi · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:04 p.m.

BANGKOK, Thailand - The United States urged its detractors Wednesday to end their bickering over condoms and drug patents and join hands with Washington, D.C., in a global partnership to fight their common enemy: AIDS.

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Mr. Morley blitzkriegs Europe

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:02 p.m.

During the 90-minute ferry crossing beginning at the white, chalky cliffs of Dover, England, to the sandy shores of the Pas-de-Calais, France, I sat in the saloon getting to know several of my fellow travelers. This was the first leg of a 29-day blitzkrieg across Western Europe with a hodgepodge of fellow adventurers. It seemed I was the only American. The others consisted of one Canadian and four Indians -- as in the former British colony, not the ones who bumped off Custer -- and everyone else was either English or Australian, aside from a South African, who smoked an endless stream of Marlboro Reds. I prefer Pall Malls, myself.

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Rhino's to rock 3rd Street Park Saturday

By Amanda Elliott · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:02 p.m.

Rhino's All Age Music Club will be holding an outdoor concert Saturday at Third Street Park. The concert will feature teen rock bands Dry Ice and The Runts and will be part of a running series of open-air concerts that Rhino's is promoting with the City Parks and Recreation Department. The concert will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission for the event is free. "It's an opportunity for kids to get out in the park and have fun and listen to some great music," said Anna Weigand of the City Parks and Recreation Department.

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IU treasurer to leave after 14 years

By Ashley Lough · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:01 p.m.

After nearly 14 years in Bloomington, Treasurer Steven A. Miller is leaving IU effective July 30. "I really enjoyed working investment management at IU and in previous jobs, and I still have 10 or more years working and would like to finish my career concentrating in that area," said Miller, a 56-year-old IU alumnus. Miller will leave IU for a job as senior vice president at Northern Trust Global Advisors in Chicago, which provides investment services to corporate and public pension funds, foundations and endowments.

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Jusice Department details use of Patriot Act to Congress

By Alyson Brodsy and Curt Anderson · Wednesday, July 14,2004 10:01 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department gave Congress nearly three dozen examples Tuesday of how the Patriot Act has been used to prosecute terrorists and other criminals, part of an administration effort to counter criticism that the law does more to harm civil liberties than to protect the nation.

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Military prepares for Afghan election

By Alyson Brodsy and Stephen Graham · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:59 p.m.

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Thousands of American troops have begun a new operation to prevent militants from derailing Afghanistan's first presidential election, the top U.S. commander here said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press. Lt. Gen. David Barno insisted the switch does not blur the military's focus on catching Osama bin Laden and other top fugitives. But he acknowledged he has no firm idea where the al-Qaida leader is hiding or what he might be planning.

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Bin Laden aide surrenders to Saudi authorities

By Seraphim Danckaert · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:58 p.m.

An alleged al-Qaida chief, Khaled bin Ouda al-Harby, turned himself into Saudi Arabian authorities Tuesday as part of an amnesty program the country implemented last month. Saudi officials in mid-June devised a one-month amnesty program to commute the sentences of militants who turned themselves in to the government. The Saudi government has come under intense domestic and international pressure to combat an increasingly violent militant movement in the country.

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Education, taxes, Iraqi war considered to be important issues

By Nick Pittman · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:57 p.m.

With the presidential election fast approaching, some IU students and Bloomington residents say there are many issues that need to be discussed before Nov. 2. Bloomington resident Jean Nakhnikian said she donates a few hours each week working for the Monroe County Democratic Party. She said she believes Sen. John Kerry needs to clearly address the problems in Iraq and the economy before November.

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O'Neal to heat up Miami after trade

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Wine · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:52 p.m.

MIAMI - It's official: The Shaquille O'Neal era in Los Angeles is over, and his new team is the Miami Heat. The Lakers and Heat finalized a trade Wednesday sending O'Neal to Miami. Los Angeles gets Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Grant and a first-round draft pick.

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Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:39 p.m.

LoVecchio named to O'Brien watch list IU senior quarterback Matt LoVecchio has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2004 Davey O'Brien National Quarterbacks Award. The award, named for former All-American and Heisman Trophy winner O'Brien, is awarded annually to the nation's top quarterback.

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Hoosiers take shot at Athens

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:37 p.m.

A large contingent of former and current IU athletes traveled to Sacramento, Calif., to compete in this week's U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. Many of the Hoosier elite have used strong performances during the Big Ten's 2004 outdoor season to train for the Trials, but an IU alumna and women's track and field graduate assistant coach is making the most noise from the Hoosier hopefuls. Rose Richmond, who graduated from IU in 2003, qualified for the finals in the long jump competition Monday.

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Former IU stars getting their kicks as professionals

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:35 p.m.

IU men's soccer continues to dominate within the college ranks, but former IU coach Jerry Yeagley built a program that bred players for success at the professional level as well. During Major League Soccer's brief nine-year existence, 19 former Hoosiers have passed through the league, including six current MLS players. The most recent Hoosier to join the league is the 2004 second-round draft choice Ned Grabavoy, who was selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy after leading IU to its sixth national championship last year.

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Mr. Liquidity

By Alyson Brodsy and JP Benitez · Wednesday, July 14,2004 9:35 p.m.

Last week I was pimped out to the highest bidder. I walked in, filled out my forms, passed my health examinations and laid still for an hour while she had her way with me. Everything was safe and sterile. The insertion didn't hurt as much as I had anticipated, but looking at it filled me with a strange uneasiness. The foreign thing didn't belong there; it throbbed under my skin and took from me something that only time could heal. When I left the bed, I was shivering.

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