Archive for February 2023
White Family Foundation Makes $50M Commitment to Purdue Business School
The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million to Purdue University to name the undergraduate institute in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. This commitment represents the lead gift to establish the school and the largest monetary contribution ever made to Purdue’s School of Management/Business. The initiative to relaunch the…
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What 8 Men Want for Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day. Is it a holiday just for women? We don’t think so. That’s why we went on a mission in Noblesville to find men to tell us how they really want to spend Valentine’s Day. Here’s what these eight men said: Contact Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com
Read More02-11-23
Love, ‘Sweet Love’ Gets All in the Valentine’s Day Mood
Noblesville is fortunate to be the home of EnPointe Indiana Ballet, where co-owners, classically trained and retired professional ballet dancers Robert Moore and wife, Pollyana Ribeiro, teach dance to all ages. This weekend, Moore, along with Emily Franks, Jessica Smith and Shauna Boyd, will showcase their new work just for Valentine’s Day, “Sweet Love,” that…
Read MoreDaily Almanac: Feb. 11, 2023
Sunrise/Sunset RISE: 7:42 a.m.SET: 6:14 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: HIGH: 40 °FLOW: 22 °F Today is… • Be Electrific Day• Global Movie Day• Promise Day What Happened On This Day: • 1794 First session of US Senate opens to the public• 1938 BBC Television produces the world’s first ever science fiction television programme, an adaptation of…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Annual Wellness Exam is Key to A Healthy Year for Older Adults
(StatePoint) You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam An annual wellness exam with a health care provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. As we age, we are more likely to develop chronic health conditions, according to…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Canadian Expat Angry About His Reduced U.S. Social Security
Dear Rusty: I am a 62-year old Canadian expat who has lived in the U.S. for the last 30-years. I worked in both Canada and the U.S. throughout my career. I came to this country, worked hard and contributed faithfully to the tax base, but I am being cheated for what is rightfully owed to…
Read MoreBoomer Bits: Manage Your Heart Health for Stronger Brain Health
(Family Features) The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is increasing even more than the rate of heart disease death, according…
Read MoreGuest Column: Indiana Department of Corrections Prioritizes Mental Health Treatment
According to the Indiana Department of Correction, nearly 80% of inmates in Indiana jails have an addiction or mental health condition, and 75% of those who return to prison have a substance use disorder. To help ensure more Hoosiers with mental health conditions receive treatment in hospitals, not jails, I co-authored House Bill 1006. House…
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