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Mocha Latte Napoleons

By Andrew Haffner and Sara Barreau | Feb. 12, 2009

If you're in the mood for a whole \latte"" love this Valentine's Day, try this easy and decadent dessert.'

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Badgers ready for round two with Nittany Lions

By Leann Barden and Alex Lugo | Feb. 12, 2009

The Wisconsin women's basketball team will attempt to avenge an early season loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions Thursday evening.

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Data shows increase in Madison violent crime

By Molly Reppen and Abby Sears | Feb. 12, 2009

Madison police are planning on focusing on domestic-violence-related crimes after new statistics showed a growing trend in the city.

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Doyle announces steps toward state budget fix

By Nico Savidge and Dan Sullivan | Feb. 12, 2009

A state stimulus plan unveiled by Gov. Jim Doyle Wednesday aims to reduce the state budget deficit by cutting $125 million in state spending and making use of federal stimulus money to create jobs.

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Antiwar group needs new tactics

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Feb. 12, 2009

The Campus Antiwar Network targets the wrong people at the wrong times in their recent protests

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Doyle, lawmakers discuss state stimulus at business conference

By Grace Urban | Feb. 12, 2009

Governor Doyle emphasized the importance of businesses to the advancement of the economy and discussed the proposed state stimulus plan at the annual Business Day conference Wednesday.

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Aphrodisiacs seduce Claire's Valentine's Day dinner

By Claire Wiese | Feb. 12, 2009

Looking for an aphrodisiac to seduce your valentine? Columnist Claire Wiese outlines the best and most bizarre'

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Sluggers head down south to face 'Bama

By Joe Skurzewski | Feb. 12, 2009

The Wisconsin softball team will play Alabama, Eastern Carolina and Notre Dame at the Bama Bash Tournament over the weekend.

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Ain't it grand?

By Matt Fox | Feb. 12, 2009

The Wisconsin men's basketball team won its third-straight game Wednesday, beating Iowa 69-52. Senior forward Marcus Landry scored his 1000th point as a Badger during the game.

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Being bad feels so good for rising band The Last Vegas

By Claire Wiese | Feb. 12, 2009

New band The Last Vegas talks about the excitement of touring with legendary group Motley Crue'

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Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, beware

By Yara Korkor | Feb. 12, 2009

Local chocolatiers infuse handmade chocolate delicacies with love and pride all year round.'

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MLB cannot live up to own self image

By Ben Breiner | Feb. 12, 2009

Columnist Ben Breiner philosophizes that baseball's current problems stem not from steroid use but from the sport's inability to accept its checkered history.

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Shiny red apples and shooting victims

By Matt Hunziker | Feb. 12, 2009

Matt gets distracted by a shooting victim on the street.'

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City officials, police to discuss this year's Mifflin party

By The Daily Cardinal | Feb. 12, 2009

A meeting is scheduled Thursday night where city officials and Madison police will discuss this year's Mifflin Street Block Party.

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Wine and chocolate pairings for Valentine's Day

By By Cheyenne Langkamp and Rachel Dahl | Feb. 12, 2009

Steve's Wine, Beer and Spirits Specialty Buyer Rachel Dahl gives some advice on pairing chocolate with wine and spirits.'

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UW forced to give student data to questionable businesses

By Charles Brace | Feb. 12, 2009

Companies can legally buy personal student data from the university, though students have some alternatives to protect themselves from scams.

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Man urinates inside Qdoba restaurant

By Molly Reppen | Feb. 11, 2009

A Madison homeless man reportedly urinates in State Street's Qdoba restaurant Monday night.

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Ex-snowboarder builds image, attempts music

By David Reed | Feb. 11, 2009

Trevor Andrew steps into the music world with a debut that focuses more on image than artistic value.'

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Intimidating accessibility a big factor in decreasing readership of common genres

By Jon Spike , Frances Provine and Shannon Kelly and Alex DiTullio | Feb. 11, 2009

This week, Frances discusses one of the reasons mainstream readership is suffering.'

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Badgers struggle in first outing

By Scott Kellogg | Feb. 11, 2009

The Wisconsin women's golf team finished last in a field of 16 at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic Tuesday.