News lifestyle 2008-07-05 Andanh.com

Pop picks: What we're obsessing about in the world of pop culture Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:17:00 EST
All together now: "What's your damage, Heather?" This week marks the release of Heathers: 20th High School Reunion Edition. This dark comedy follows a clique of four girls (three named Heather) who rule the school. It's Mean Girls, hardcore. This anniversary edition includes a new making-of documentary. We suddenly have the urge to play croquet.

How are your going green? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:29:00 EST
BRYAN ARNOLD sent us the following e-mail on he's going green:

Reunion Calendar Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:27:00 EST
Patriotic Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., MCL cafeteria, 3501 N. Granville Ave., Muncie. Central Class of 1944 Ladies Lunch Bunch. Guests welcome. Information: 288-1189.

Delaware County recycling drop-off sites Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:27:00 EST
The following information was provided by East Central Indiana Solid Waste District:

Nontoxic fixes if you love nature, not pests Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:31:00 EST
Anyone looking to use a greener bug repellent might also want to invest in a swatter.

Great Gadget: SunNight BOGO Solar Task Light Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EST
Details: After 8 hours in the sun, the light is ready to go again. And, yes, it even works on cloudy days. Powered by rechargeable batteries and sunlight.

Golden Times Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:44 -0500
We sadly mourn the passing of Cornel Szakatis, one of the founders of the Golden Times and an honorary member of our Board of Directors since its inception 20 years ago. He inspired area seniors to be active and contribute to their community. The Golden Times will always honor his memory.

Your child's health Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
Editor's note: Each summer, columns on important seasonal topics are reprinted. This is one of the columns in the "Summertime Series" of Your Child's Health.

By golly, dog days of summer a joy with Holly Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
You know it's time to get your dog's nails trimmed when you're sitting downstairs and it sounds like someone is rehearsing for a tap dance recital on the kitchen floor above you.

Has pregnancy become alluring to teen girls? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
News that 17 girls at a Massachusetts high school became pregnant this year is raising questions about whether pregnancy has become something alluring to teens.

With talk of pregnant teens, talk to your kids Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
With a lot of attention on teen pregnancy these days, parents can use the news to talk about sex and pregnancy with their children:

Mean girls and boys Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
Recess was Allie Long's favorite part of the day until the second grade, when some of her friends on the playground pressured her to join their whisper campaign against a classmate.

What's for Dinner? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
MONDAY: Hamburger on bun, corn, hash browns, tropical fruit, cookie, milk

Prime Time Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:04:45 -0500
SENIOR YOGA | Portage The Bonner Senior Center offers senior citizen-geared yoga classes at 9:45 a.m. Mondays at the center, 5800 Lexington Ave. Participants must be 55 years or older and members of the Bonner Senior Center to participate. Membership is $10 per year.

IU simon cancer center priority Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:16:26 -0500
Cancer knows no boundaries. It strikes men and women. Rich and poor. Young and old.

Church brings to light how slaves worshipped Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:56:04 -0500
(AP) — Thousands of Philadelphia tourists watched last summer as archaeologists, working in the shadow of Independence Hall, unearthed remnants of the home where George Washington lived with his wife and several slaves. Now, the cityâs best-known Colonial-era church is dramatically bringing to light how slaves worshipped alongside parishioners like Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross.

My Vacation Journal Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:27:51 -0400
The family of Byron and Karen Thada took their Journal Review to Peles Castle, built in Sinaia, Romania for King Carol I. Pictured are Robin Thada and Josh Fowler of Galati, Romania; Adam and Becky Thada, Marion; and Brad, Byron and Karen Thada, Crawfordsville. The family was in Romania to visit Robin Thada and Fowler, who work for a missions organization called Word Made Flesh that serves children at a drop-in center in Galati.

Southeast Fountain Elementary School fourth nine weeks (kindergarten through third grade) Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:27:51 -0400
Kindergarten — Improvement: Danny Baker, Jayson Baker, Elijah Blakely, Craig Black, Serena Gutierrez, William Lucas, Nathan McMahan, Elizabeth McMasters, Allen McMullen, Courtney Oakes, December Randle, and Logan Zeigler. Citizenship: Maria Devers, Serena Gutierrez, Tamara Olvera-Barradas, Shy Rahm, Jake Smith and Madison Wells. Perfect attendance: Daniel Baker, Jayson Baker, Luke Davis, McKinnsey Earlywine, Logan Geigle, Coy Gossett, Julia Harshbarger, Elizabeth McMasters, Allen McMullen, Eric Medley, Christian Newell, Nicholis Newell, Nadya Rahm-Bradford, Grace Schleter, Aidan Shumaker, Macinzy Simko-Sanders, Hallie Swenson and Madison Wells. Grade 1 — High honor roll: Jaylen Adams, Joshua Adams, Dylan Bacon, Havin Baird, Aaron Barnett, Wyatt Bible, Charlie Bunch, Sheridan Carson, Nash DePugh, Eli Donovan, Isaac Donovan, Marissa Duprey, Lily Fritzen, Harlie Garrett, Charles Gipson, Gabriela Gonzalez, Levi Gulley, Dalton Keller, Sydni Koch, Mackenzy Linville, Istari Lucas, Tempest McGaha, Camille McGrady, Skylar Merryman, Alexis Nickle, Tyler Price, Jacob Reagan, Kadiah Simmons, and Logan Weldon. Honor roll: Selena Augburn, Bradey Barnes, Emma Leigh Barron, Chelsea Bentley, Damion Blankenbeckler, Leanna Britton, Joshua Bush, Zachary Carter, Meriuh Clodfelter, Zoei Clore, Brooke Crane, Andrew Culbreath, Kyle DeZarn, Walker Hands, Amber Haymaker, Ashton Hayman, Joshua Holt, Clayton Inman, Hunter Keeling, Chandler Kerst, Megan Lewellen, Jacob Lowe, Jessica Marshall, Gatlen McDivitt, Randy Newell, Chloe Rayphole, Sierra Runion, Courtney Shelton, Jamie Tyner and Charles Wichus. Improvement: Joshua Adams, Harlie Garrett, Koaldon Kerr, Alexis O'Neal, Sierra Runion and Courtney Shelton. Citizenship: Joshua Adams, Havin Baird, Aaron Barnett, Damion Blankenbeckler, Sheridan Carson, Eli Donovan, Isaac Donovan, Marissa Duprey, Madison Embry, Harlie Garrett, Charles Gipson, Gabriela Gonzalez, Ashton Hayman, Chandler Kerst, Clinton Krug, Mackenzy Linville, Istari Lucas, Camille McGrady, Tyler Meerhoff, Kaitlynn Miller, Caleb Pilecki, Jacob Reagan, Kagni Ricketts, Sierra Runion, Courtney Shelton, Jeremiah Snider, Caleb Stout, Jamie Tyner and Logan Weldon. Perfect attendance: Joshua Adams, Dylan Bacon, Emma Leigh Barron Wyatt Bible, Damion Blankenbeckler, Zachary Carter, Autumn Clore, Brooke Crane, Eli Donovan, Isaac Donovan, Gavin Emery, Joshua Holt, Chandler Kerst, Megan Lewellen, Mackenzy Linville, Jacob Lowe, Joshua Lowe, Camille McGrady, D’artagnan Merrill, Alfonso Monge, Dylan Prince, Jacob Reagan, Caleb Stout, Gracie Zeigler and Jordan Zeigler. Grade 2 — High honor roll: Alexa Campbell, Roger Dickison, Connor Dotson, Hattie Duncan, Chyna Galloway, Madeline Hurt, Rebekah Keeling, Brooke Nine, Shay Oakley, Jason Pigg, Joseph Schleter, Alayna Whitaker, and Vincent Vandivier. Honor roll: Jevonna Beeson-Martin, Tyler Bone, Jacob Bowling, Sylvie Bowling, Alexander Carson, Macy Coles, Ashlynn Geigle, Kristen Green, Kennan Hesler, Hannah Hudson, Grace Kielich, Taylor Koch, Christina Lambka, Carolyn Lewis, Jacob Linderman, Mason McCollum, Allison Meihls, Colin Mellady, Logan Neal, Nathan Nelson, Jasmine Norman, Caitlin Rendon, Jordan Risner, Savannah Ross, Morgan Sewell, Colton Sheetz, Gabrielle Shumaker, Katelyn Sly, Madison Stewart, Alexandria Thomas, Logan Tyler-Baker and Damon Vincent. Improvement: Jacob Bowling, Megan Butts, Abigail Holt, Christina Lambka, Carolyn Lewis, Dorian Lynn, Brooke Nine, Colton Sheetz, Morgan Sewell, Dakota Townsend, and Logan Tyler-Baker. Citizenship: Megan Butts, Toby Cloud, Macy Coles, Chyna Galloway, Abigail Holt, Rebekah Keeling, Grace Kielich, Jacob Linderman, Dorian Lynn, Allison Meihls, Magaly Mendoza, Shay Oakley, Katelyn Sly, Colton Sheetz and Logan Tyler-Baker. Perfect attendance: Jacob Bowling, Meagan Butts, Daniel Cook, Chyna Galloway, Ashlynn Geigle, Madilyn Golia, Kennan Hesler, Abigail Holt, Hannah Hudson, Rebekah Keeling, Mason McCollum, Brooke Nine, Shay Oakley, Zachary Parks, Jason Pigg, Joseph Schleter, Gabrielle Shumaker, Logan Tyler-Baker, Zachary Welch, Alexis Wells, and Alayna Whitaker. Grade 3 — High honor roll: Austin Abney, Kourtnee Beavers, Audrey Campbell, Shelby Council, Abigail Estes, Margaret Fishero, Dacey Geller, Erin Grubb, Kyla Keeling, Kaitlin Krout, Taylor Marshall, Cole Myers, Nickolas Rackemann, Sierra White and Olivia Woodrow. Honor roll: Samual Adams, Wayde Bentley, Lexy Black, Alexis Bridgham, Michael Brown, Dawson Carter, Alex Cloud, Joseph Culbreath, Paige Davis, Katelyn Duncan, Laine Frazee, Ross Hayman, Kasey Horton, Victoria Jimenez, Nash Johnson, Cynthia Kell, Thomas Maxfield, Mercedes Miller, Elizabeth Odle, Dallas Otero, Benjamin Payton, Caleb Phillips, Cassandra Ramsey, Kinley Simonton, Breyanna Spencer, Merissa Vandevender and Dylan York. Improvement: Derek Brown, Dawson Carter, Joseph Culbreath, Joshua Culbreath, Margaret Fishero, Victoria Jimenez, Nash Johnson and Jacob Winchester. Citizenship:

Club news Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:27:52 -0400
Dubble Duzzen Extension Homemakers There were 10 members and nine guests at Patsy Stephens’ garden for the annual picnic of the Dubble Duzzen Extension Homemakers. President Peggy Dixon called the meeting to order. After lunch, pledges and creed, the group played games.

Senior golf work day Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:27:52 -0400
Harold Acton and Bill Mikesell paint the patio during Senior Golf League work day June 24 at Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course. Lining the parking lot was Larry Lynch, Dave Hart, Larry Foster, Joe Walls, Dick Simonds, Bart Paddack, Bob Harris, Sam Haslam, Jack Clements, Mike Oltman, Fred Pheles, Alan Froge, Bill Arola and Bob Reese, who also was cutting trees on the course.

Horticulture contests at fair open to public

Strong, innovative Web browsers are emerging Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
With all the recent attention on the new Firefox 3 Internet browser, it's easy to miss two strong, innovative rivals.

Worldwide weddings Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
WILMINGTON, Del. — John Roehsler took his wedding vows, exchanged rings with his bride — and turned to the webcam.

Top students recognized by schools Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Here are the honor rolls for the sixth and final grading period of the 2007-08 academic year at some Warrick County schools (Don't see your school? Ask school officials to e-mail the list to warrick@courierpress.com.):

E-mail just got better Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Trying to manage all the e-mail I receive is a constant battle. I previously relied on a manual filtering system called Inbox Zero (http://xrl.us/inh6p) to organize my messages into folders based on required action.

Reitz Hill popular place for watching Downtown fireworks Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Most couples expect fireworks on their honeymoon, but Josh and Amy Barnett aren't taking any chances.

DERK COLUMN: New LG phone packed with desirable features Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
The enV2, one of the latest cool phones from LG Electronics, has everything most consumers will want in a cell phone (aside from an easy-to-remember name, I suppose).

The Attainable Orchid Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
No longer considered a flower limited to the upper crust of society, orchids are popping up everywhere, bolstering their reputation with their beauty, scent and easy-to-maintain schedule.

Chinese Dir