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Domy Books, BookWoman owners discuss futures

Omar Gamboa November 18, 2011

The emergence of digital and online textbooks will not limit the value of bookstores in Austin, Steve Bercu, the owner of BookPeople, said Thursday. As part of its current exhibition “Banned, Burned,...

Germany launches investigation after neo-Nazi killing spree

The Associated Press November 18, 2011

BERLIN — Germany will fully investigate how a group of neo-Nazis managed to operate under the radar of authorities for years, allegedly killing 10 people and robbing a string of banks, the justice...

Cap Metro to discourage smoking near bus stops

Megan Strickland November 18, 2011

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will begin asking riders to keep any tobacco use at least 15 feet away from their bus stops beginning next month. New signage designating all 2700 of...

Formula 1 negotiators faced with ultimatum

Jody Serrano November 18, 2011

Plans for Austin’s Formula 1 racetrack have met some unexpected turbulence this week, and Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone released an ultimatum to the company building the track Thursday: Sign the...

Israel turns to eastern Africa for alliance against Islamicism

The Associated Press November 18, 2011

JERUSALEM — Israel has identified eastern Africa as an important strategic interest and is stepping up ties with nations in the region in a joint effort to control the spread of Islamic extremists,...

Phishing scams alarm faculty, UT IT crowd responds

Jillian Bliss November 18, 2011

The number of phishing scams within UT computer systems has risen since previous months, but campus security officers are doing what they can to make sure members of the UT community don’t get hooked. “Phishing”...

Top Ten Bathrooms on Campus

Jillian Bliss and Nick Hadjigeorge November 18, 2011

Sometimes the “urge to go” comes when one may be in an unknown area of campus, standing outside a building never before entered but which hopefully has decent facilities. Sometimes, perhaps...

Idaho man accused of assassination attempt on President Obama

The Associated Press November 18, 2011

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House believed he was Jesus and thought President Barack Obama was the Antichrist, according to court documents and those...

Russian military chief warns of nuclear war risks

The Associated Press November 18, 2011

MOSCOW — Russia is facing a heightened risk of being drawn into conflicts at its borders that have the potential of turning nuclear, the nation’s top military officer said Thursday. Gen. Nikolai...

Occupy protesters march to NYC financial district

The Associated Press November 18, 2011

NEW YORK — Two days after the encampment that sparked the global Occupy movement was cleared by authorities, demonstrators blocked traffic into New York’s financial district on Thursday and...

Students thank alumni donors

John Farey November 17, 2011

Students participated in Thanks Day outside Gregory Gym on Wednesday by signing a giant thank-you card to be presented to UT’s alumni and donors at a special Texas Exes Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday. Donations...

Many attend, raise questions at UGS forum

Shreya Banerjee November 17, 2011

While the myth about first-year signature courses disappearing has been dispelled for now, many freshmen are concerned about transferring to other colleges within UT. The School of Undergraduate Studies...

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