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Willie Nelson has secured his status as a legend of country music because of his rebellious attitude and his indubitable talent as a songwriter. His latest release, Songbird, is technically sound, but is overall nothing more than average.

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Levitan’s book recalls Madison’s history, cites the Ku Klux Klan

By Renee Gasch and Leah Cowen | Nov. 29, 2006

Stuart D. Levitan, author and UW-Madison alum, celebrated the release of his long awaited book, ""Madison: The Illustrated Sesquicentennial History,"" at the Orpheum Theater Wednesday night.

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Dems plot to eliminate paper balloting system

By Bob Spoerl | Nov. 29, 2006

Spearheading ethics reform in the state senate, the new Majority Leader Judy Robson, D-Beloit, plans to terminate the controversial practice of using paper ballots to vote on bills. '

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Reader of the Day

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 29, 2006

Megan Buboltz: Trippin' on crack'

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Snow, falling temperatures mark start of winter

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 29, 2006

Unseasonably high temperatures came to an abrupt end Wednesday and it appears winter weather is here to stay in Madison.'

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UW shocked by Highlanders

By Crystal Crowns | Nov. 29, 2006

The Wisconsin women's basketball team ended its six-game winning streak Tuesday with a 52-50 loss to UC-Riverside.'

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Mind Your Morsels with the UW Dietetics and Nutrition Club

By The Daily Cardinal | Nov. 28, 2006

Q: I like to sweeten my coffee and tea with Equal or NutraSweet. Are there harmful side effects with using these artificial sweeteners, and if so, are there any other calorie-free substitutes I could use?'

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Wisconsin is attempting to retain its brainpower

By Justine Colgan and Sarah Nance | Nov. 28, 2006

The phenomenon of Wisconsin's ""brain drain"" has become a common buzzword in business circles in the past decade. However, what exactly is this brain drain, and does it really exist? Furthermore, what does this trend mean for new grads of UW-Madison?

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Reader of the Day

By The Daily Cardinal and Sam Karp | Nov. 28, 2006

Dana Bedessem

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Bucky e-mail service for curious students celebrates 10th year

By Whitney Newman | Nov. 28, 2006

UW-Madison is a higher education haven for inquiring minds who may wonder about anything from how many calories one burns walking up Bascom Hill, the date of Parent's Weekend next fall or why Bucky Badger has so much sex appeal.

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Majority of Wisconsin soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan hail from Madison

By Quinn Craugh | Nov. 28, 2006

As war rages in Iraq and conflicts arise around the world, National Guard troops from Madison have played a pivotal role both overseas and in the United States.'

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Sexy tastes prevail in the bedroom

By Katy Williams | Nov. 28, 2006

UW-Madison students and professors sound off on what delectables can be used to sweeten--or spice up--a sex life.'

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Save now, spend later, way later

By Sam Karp and Jackson Helmer | Nov. 28, 2006

Save for retirement'

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Sex competes with food for Jay’s love and attention

By Crystal Crowns and Jay Storey | Nov. 28, 2006

Everyone's got their favorite ""Seinfeld"" episode. Mine, without a doubt, is the one where George tries to eat sandwiches while having sex with his girlfriend. His lady friend catches him, but not before George develops a dangerous sexual response to the smell of pastrami.

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Badgers use early run to take out FSU

By Sam Pepper | Nov. 28, 2006

The UW men's basketball team took an early lead and never looked back Tuesday, defeating Florida State 81-66.'

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Animial activists targeted by new law

By Daily Cardinal editorial board | Nov. 28, 2006

The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act goes too far by deeming anti-animal research activists as \terrorists.""'