Archive for March 2023
Dear EarthTalk: What’s New With The De-Extinction Movement That’s Trying To Bring Back Extinct Wildlife Species?
De-extinction, the concept of resurrecting extinct species, has long been a topic of debate among scientists and the general public. In recent years, scientific advances have made it more feasible to bring back extinct species, leading to a renewed interest in doing so. The non-profit Revive & Restore was created in 2012 by Stewart Brand…
Read MoreIndiana Abortions Drop Significantly, Despite Pause On Statewide Ban
By: Casey Smith and Whitney Downard Abortions in Indiana spiked in the months following the Dobbs ruling, but the number of procedures happening across the state has since dropped nearly 50%, according to newly released state data. The first three months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Indiana clinics submitted an average…
Read MoreFrom Between the Lines to Outside, Derrick Clore Finds a Way
The long, curved drive leading to the house in Carmel is a long way from his middle class roots – physically and figuratively. One of the neighbors is the former vice president of the United States and governor of Indiana, Mike Pence. New Market, Indiana it ain’t. Derrick Clore, a kid I covered back in…
Read MoreTalk To Explore Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Work, With Focus On Indiana Home
In anticipation of reopening a newly restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in West Lafayette, Indiana Landmarks is hosting a talk about the great American architect and the challenges of preserving his creations. As America emerged from the Great Depression in the 1930s, architect Frank Lloyd Wright saw an emerging need for well-designed, affordable housing for…
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Association Report Finds Growing Caregiver Burden In Indiana
The Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report finds the burden on Indiana Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is growing. The new report released today shows that while the number of estimated caregivers in Indiana remained steady at 216,000, the number of hours spent providing unpaid care grew from 276 million in 2021 to…
Read MoreSongbook Academy Applications Due March 26
March 26 is the application deadline for Songbook Academy 2023, where high school singers from across the nation can spend a week learning from Broadway performers and other arts and entertainment professionals. The Great American Songbook Foundation’s 14th annual summer music intensive will take place July 15-22 at the Center for the Performing Arts in…
Read MoreNorth Adams Homemakers Club Visits The Sheridan Museum
Every county in Indiana has a Purdue Extension office, and one of the mandates of the Extension offices is that of encouraging the formation and life of clubs for the homemakers in each county. Clubs are encouraged to meet monthly and provide educational programs, promote community service projects, and provide a platform for social interaction…
Read MoreReader Supports Marjorie Taylor Greene
Dear Editor, Thank you Mr. Howey for the history lesson (column of 3-7-23). I have a peer friend whose family fought in the Civil War in Kentucky with some dying immediately after joining. Not only was the Civil War fought for the end of slavery, other issues consisted of states rights; the states west of…
Read MoreGaylor Electric Ranks Nationally On The Annual List Of Top-Performing Construction Contractors
Gaylor Electric was nationally recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), as a top performer in their fifth annual Top Performers publication. This coveted list contains contactor members that are committed to executing the country’s most innovative, quality-driven, and safe projects across the country; ranked by hours worked. To be eligible, Top Performers must…
Read MoreSmile
What makes Dave Dugan smile? “My family. Friends at Friday lunch. A bike ride on a sunny day. All these things make me smile and allow me to show off my new gold-capped tooth,” said the Indianapolis-based comedian who is famous nationwide and around the world and has appeared on Comedy Central, HBO, and VH-1.…
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