May
20
State excise police made no arrests and issued no citations on campus this Little 5 weekend.
Excise police issued their only formal warning of the weekend in Greencastle to Hoods and Capers, whose beer garden was not in compliance with state standards.
In contrast, the Little 500 weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington a week ago brought 271 arrests and 258 tickets for alcohol violations.
Lt. Kevin Akers, who oversees the state excise district that includes Putnam County, didn’t know how many excise officers were in Greencastle over the weekend but said they were largely patrolling by car rather than on foot and in plainclothes.
Still, many students...
May
19
At VentureBeat, we come across a lot of funding news every day. In order to bring you the most information possible, we’re rounding up the quick-and-dirty details about the funding deals of the day and serving them up here in our “Funding daily” column.
Singly snagged $7M for a simpler social API
A form D tipped us off to the news that Singly has raised $7 million in funding. Singly helps people build apps that integrate with social networks, such as Twitter, Foursquare, and Facebook, without multiple application processing interfaces (APIs). The companys services are still in private alpha and Singly is hosting hackathons to improve its offerings. A...
May
19
Web-based company Chunk Fitness has recently finished expanding their tricep exercises library to offer a full and robust resource for those looking to build their tricep muscles.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 30, 2012
Chunk Fitness understands the importance of having the proper resources at your disposal when creating a workout routine. For this reason, they created a library of tricep exercises. This is no ordinary fitness library, this resource offers in-depth guides on each exercise that is listed, a muscle chart that illustrates the other muscle groups involved in the exercise, a video demostration, tips on how to get the most out of the exercise, and a list of similar exercises.
Numerous...
May
18
AUSTRALIAN manufacturing activity contracted noticeably in April after a small dip in March, a private survey shows.
May
18
Broomfield, Colo., April 30, 2012 –
(PRWEB) May 01, 2012 — Sea to Ski Vacations, a leader in the vacation club industry, is making travel not only easier for their members, but has added a new Travel Rebate Program designed to guarantee the best travel pricing available anywhere on the open market.
Offering over 7,000 world-class resort properties and thousands of cruises around the globe to choose from, Sea to Ski Vacations’ members now have a cash back option in addition to their already discounted pricing. Combining this new rebate program, along with their personalized concierge service, an industry first, makes Sea to Ski the leading choice for both serious...
May
18
From easy to hard in 5-pound increments.
A line of dumbbells can look daunting as you stare down the rack at the gym. Sure, they start off harmless at 5 pounds. A few steps down the line, youll spot the 20s and 30s, then the 60s, and before you know it youre at the 140-pounders thinking, why bother?
Dont walk out of the gym yet. Mosey back to the lighter weights and give todays exercises a try. Youll soon see why gyms provide a variety of dumbbells.
You can do many exercises, working many muscle groups, with a set of dumbbells. You also can use them to supplement other exercises or add them to a circuit.
Some people steer clear of the dumbbell rack at the gym, mostly...
May
17
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ROTC training
MSII Cadet Andrew Hansen, sophomore business administration major, secures the base during an exercise demonstrating a late-night attack during ROTC training at the Marseilles Training Center Friday night.
May
16
WAILUKU – A grocery store in the heart of Wailuku town was the No. 1 request among those who participated in public workshops earlier this year to envision what the old town could be for the islands next generation.
People really miss Ookas (Super Market), said County Planner Erin Wade, about the longtime large, family-owned store in town that closed in 2005. (But) the model of Ookas isnt going to work for Wailuku (now); it was too big of a market.
Wade said a more urban market model or a smaller-scale grocer similar to Pukalani Superette could work with its smaller store and prepared foods. Outdoor seating to partake in the prepared grinds is also envisioned for Wailuku.
Wade...
May
15
The fun, excitement, fights and the boisterous yelling of childhood is etched in all our hearts.
We all share a similar memory, returning from school, indulging in snacks and hustling down to play with your friends. Most of us knew ourselves to be strong, agile and energetic back then. Then why is that the very activities that worked for us and made us fit as kids are relegated to childhood memories alone? We take a look at childhood activities and exercises that can help us shape up through adulthood. Begin today!
Skipping rope: How do you reduce body fat and build stamina in a short period of time? Skipping rope is your answer; you can skip at home, it doesnt cost much,...
May
15
Growth in factory
activity slows in Texas
Texas factory activity increased in April but more slowly than in March, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Monday in its monthly Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. Employment grew, but at a much slower pace than in previous months, it said.
The bank said 19 percent of employers reported hiring workers and 7 percent reported layoffs. The index of hours worked declined, the first negative reading in eight months. Expectations of future business conditions were less optimistic.
– Barry Shlachter
Inflation in eurozone
higher than expected
GERMANY — Europe got more downbeat economic news Monday as inflation...
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