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State Street’s Cold Stone files for bankruptcy, freezing business for three days

By Molly Reppen and Shira Nanus | Nov. 1, 2005

The owner of three Cold Stone Creamery locations in the Madison area filed for bankruptcy last week, causing the stores to close temporarily. After 72 hours, Cold Stone on State Street re-opened under the ownership of Cold Stone Corporate and though workers were confused and kept in the dark regarding the company's activities, things are finally getting back to normal.  

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You are a grilled cheese sandwich

By Justin Zyduck | Nov. 1, 2005

The other night I made myself some grilled cheese for dinner, and I can tell you'without exaggeration or hyperbole'that it was the finest grilled cheese sandwich that has ever existed ' ¦'

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Police: Night a success despite pepper spray

By Nicky Kurtzweil | Nov. 1, 2005

Madison police deemed this year's Halloween festivities a success Monday, despite the need to declare an unlawful assembly and disperse the crowd using pepper spray. Addressing questions of whether they ' ¦

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Reps clamor for second Barrows investigation

By Ashley Spencer | Nov. 1, 2005

Four state legislators are calling for a new 'independent' investigation into the Paul Barrows controversy following UW System President Kevin Reilly's acknowledgement Saturday that he was aware of the reasons ' ¦

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'Age of Empires' strikes back with mixed results

By William Temby | Nov. 1, 2005

Following up 'Age of Empires II: Age of Kings''a game that effectively set a new benchmark for the real-time strategy genre'posed a tremendous challenge for Ensemble Studios. 'Age of Mythology' ' ¦'

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DeLay case represents widespread detriment in American government

By Oren Rosenberg | Nov. 1, 2005

U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, is one of the few in Washington whose malevolent stink hangs like a dark cloud over this otherwise moderately wicked institution. The recent indictment charges ' ¦

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Reader of the Day

By Mario Puig | Nov. 1, 2005

Dennis Nevinski: Controlled risk-taker'

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Happy Valley next stop on Big Ten tour

By Jon Bortin | Nov. 1, 2005

Barry Alvarez admittedly did not imagine his team would be playing for a Big Ten championship in his last year as Wisconsin's head coach. But now, in the tenth week ' ¦

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'Weather Man' a quiet winner

By Andrew Daidone | Nov. 1, 2005

Weather men predict the unpredictable'??that's their job. But the sheer nature of such an incongruity runs to a screeching halt by the impossibility of certainty. Director Gore Verbinski delves into ' ¦'

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State Street could see increased police foot patrols after financial committee vote

By Sara Johansen | Nov. 1, 2005

The Board of Estimates approved an amendment to add four new police officers and two squad cars at a meeting Monday. This was in addition to the existing proposal from ' ¦

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’The Horn’ tackles race, Mariotti lobbies for approval

By Ben Hubner | Nov. 1, 2005

Political correctness is a toughie. Just about everyone thinks there is a place for it in society, but it's hard to agree how big its place should be. Did it just start because some sensitive hippies were learning to resent the views of their close-minded, 'traditional' parents? Or was it a necessary condition for evolving into an all-things-equal utopia? 

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Edwards put to the 2008 test

By Jake Herrera | Nov. 1, 2005

Former Sen. John Edwards' supporters speak of his ability to disarm crowds with his Southern charm in the same mythical tones Star Wars fans use when referring to the Force. ' ¦

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New Supreme Court pick kindles intense partisan reactions

By Jeff Rumage | Nov. 1, 2005

???Scalito??? caters to far religious right, local Dems allege

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Cryptoquote answers

Nov. 1, 2005

1. \When you first entered the restaurant, I thought you were handsome ... and then, of course, you spoke."" Carol Connelly ""As Good as It Gets"" 2. Art is making ' ¦'

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’Zorro’ sequel packed with humor and fun sword tricks

By Eric Schooff | Oct. 31, 2005

Today we will be discussing the 50 states of the Union as they were in 1850. We will also be discussing the formation of the Confederate States, which occurred before 1850. What? Doesn't that seem right to you? 

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Mayan prophesies, violence and subtitles indicate Gibson either a genius or totally crazy

By Joe Pudas | Oct. 31, 2005

Snap, Crackle, Pudas!'

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Men’s cross country wins seventh straight Big Ten Championship

By Rachel Sherman | Oct. 31, 2005

Both the men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Big Ten Championship in Minneapolis, Minn. Sunday. 

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Mifflin house goes up in flames Sunday

By Jamie Thomas | Oct. 31, 2005

The property at 417 Mifflin St. caught fire early Sunday morning and the blaze caused $50,000 in damage, according to a Madison Fire Department report. The fire's cause is under ' ¦

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Men’s soccer earns first Big Ten victory in overtime against Spartans

By Justin Dreyfuss | Oct. 31, 2005

The UW men's soccer team (1-4-0 Big Tehn, 6-10-0 overall), still in search of its first Big Ten win, took to the field against the visiting defending Big Ten Champion Michigan State (2-3-1, 6-5-5). The Badgers had lost eight of the last nine, before battling hard on a rainy day in which they pulled out the dramatic 3-2 victory in overtime.  

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Reader of the Day: Edward Scissorhands

Oct. 31, 2005

He's quite the handful!'