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Today's Photos

BY DI PHOTOSTAFF | SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 7:30 AM

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Rick Webber (left) ponders his next move against opponent Daniel Goffstein during their chess game on the Pedestrian Mall on Wednesday. Webber and Goffstein play often in what they call their unofficial chess club on the Ped Mall. Webber has been playing since he was 12, Goffstein since he was 9.

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The Hawkeye snare line goes over a section with visuals during rehearsal in the parking lot of Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday. The snare players worked on preparing for the football game on Saturday.

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The Hawkeye Marching Band cymbal line “surfs” during a section of music during rehearsal in the parking lot of Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday. The cymbal players worked on various visuals as well as staying together.

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By George Pet Grooming owner George Parker gets ready to groom Charlie the collie while his assistant Belinda Miller brushes Parker’s own dog on Monday. Parker had previous pet-styling experience while living in the San Francisco Bay area and Chicago.

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George Parker’s springer spaniel Charlie looks up while being tended to by assistant Belinda Miller at By George Pet Grooming on Monday. Hailing from New Orleans, 54-year-old Parker started the business in October 2007. He is known for his unique styling techniques.