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UE’s OPTIONS Summer Camps to Highlight Engineering, Computer Science Careers

May 16, 2012
UE’s OPTIONS Summer Camps to Highlight Engineering, Computer Science Careers

This summer, the University of Evansville’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will offer three camps to introduce the exciting career possibilities in engineering and computer science. OPTIONS for High School Girls, a residential camp in its 20th year, runs June 10-15. Students will stay on UE’s campus in a residence hall, complete hands-on...
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Plant Conservation Day

May 16, 2012
Plant Conservation Day

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden has teamed up with local conservation partners to present Plant Conservation Day on Saturday, May 19. This event is being held in recognition of National Plant Conservation Day and will showcase many positive and crucial roles plants play in the environment. A kudzu pull by several volunteer groups...
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WNIN 3rd Annual Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale and Appraising Fair

May 16, 2012
WNIN 3rd Annual Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale and Appraising Fair

Well, join WNIN for the 3rd Annual Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale and Appraising Fair. Come down to the WNIN Studios on June 9th from 8am-Noon to find deals from your neighbors, local businesses and items from the Action Auction. Just finished up your Spring cleaning or just starting, bring your items down and share!!...
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Johnson Controls Municipal WiFi Project in Hollywood, FL called a FLOP

May 15, 2012

Excerpts: “More than three years ago, the city of Hollywood borrowed $16 million to pay for a wireless communications platform, which would give residents free computer network service, as well as provide an automated water meter reader system and solar-powered parking meters. But the system doesn’t fully work. The idea was simple: install transmitters...
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Six Enemies of Greatness

May 15, 2012

Excerpts: 1) Availability We often settle for what’s available, and what’s available isn’t always great. “Because it was there,” is an okay reason to climb a mountain, but not a very good reason to take a job or a free sample at the supermarket. 2) Ignorance If we don’t know how to make something...
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Historic Newburgh Wine, Art, and Jazz Festival

May 15, 2012
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art, and Jazz Festival

Update: Friday (5/18/2012) evening at the Grapes on the Grass 7:00-9:00 Second Street Band from Owensboro returns to the same lead-off slot as last year. This big band lays-down the hits of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, and more contemporary bands. The Eville Swing Cats will perform in front of the stage and teach a...
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USI’s Eaglenomics Speaks to National Issue

May 15, 2012
USI’s Eaglenomics Speaks to National Issue

As college debt becomes an issue in the 2012 presidential election, a financial literacy program developed by the University of Southern Indiana’s Office of Student Financial Assistance is making national headlines. The main objective of Eaglenomics, USI’s financial literacy program, is to educate students and provide them with the tools necessary for successful money...
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Pushups for Charity 2012 Kicks-Off Fitness in the Park

May 15, 2012
Pushups for Charity 2012 Kicks-Off Fitness in the Park

EVANSVILLE, IN – About a year ago, a national survey showed that Evansville was the most obese city in the country. Surveys since then have placed us different places on that list, and whether or not you take that survey as “exact science”, we know that at the very least, we can do better...
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IS IT TRUE May 15, 2012

May 14, 2012
IS IT TRUE May 15, 2012

IS IT TRUE May 15, 2012 IS IT TRUE at last night’s meeting of the Evansville City Council line number 9 on the agenda was published without any description whatsoever other than Ordinance G-2012-9 to repeal Ordinance F-2012-1?…for those of you who do not recall what F-2012-1 is it is the ordinance that was...
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IS IT TRUE May 14, 2012 Part 2

May 14, 2012
IS IT TRUE May 14, 2012  Part 2

IS IT TRUE May 14, 2012 Part 2 IS IT TRUE the Evansville Redevelopment Commission will be meeting tomorrow and contrary to what was on the official agenda that was distributed this morning it seems as though the “powers that be” have leaked information to some of their preferred media sources that the new...
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