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Sat, Nov 28 2009

Mark Bennett

MARK BENNETT: Struggling economy has retailers wondering what to expect on the annual shop ’til you drop day

Surreal is an overused word. So few moments in life actually live up to its definition. Your first fistfight. Climbing out of a storm cellar after a tornado. And shopping on Black Friday.....more>>

MARK BENNETT: 2010’s economic forecast signals less uneasiness, modestly better times
In a pivotal scene in the film “Field of Dreams,” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella feels unfairly excluded from the fun.
MARK BENNETT: Fear of flu may have Americans tech-talking more than ever
Walkie-talkies were the iPhones of the 1960s. A kid with a walkie-talkie was a virtual Elroy Jetson.
MARK BENNETT: Post-recession Terre Haute has an ace-in-the-hole in ISU
Gorillas command attention.
MARK BENNETT: Mitch Albom brings his beliefs to Indiana State
Mitch Albom acquired his skepticism firsthand.
MARK BENNETT: Once the scene for homecoming concerts starring the likes of Bob Dylan, ISU now struggles to attract big acts
Nostalgia is a tricky substance. Dragging too much of it around is unhealthy. But bygone moments of success are worth remembering and, perhaps, revisiting.
Mark Bennett: Country treated to glaring examples of bad behavior
Fortunately, I’ve never been a contestant on the TV show, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader?” I know what would happen. Just as Chevy Chase once did, while imitating Gerald Ford in a presidential debate, I, too, would end up telling the moderator (Jeff Foxworthy), “I was told there would be no math.”
Mark Bennett: Even world-renowned peace poet Max Ehrmann had spirit tested by fellow Terre Haute icons
The last thing I expected to do in the serene silence of the DePauw University Library Archives was laugh.
MARK BENNETT: An atmosphere of pure joy and the blues
The last sliver of sun disappears on Wabash Avenue, as the downtown lights take over on Saturday night. Scents of grilled food drift through the air. Excited teenagers text friends to find them in the crowd. An electric guitar wails as drums pop, a bass thumps and a sax growls.
Mark Bennett: As gas prices stay below $4 a gallon, demand for alternative travel options fades
Last spring, an announcement by President Obama had people talking about rail passenger service returning to Terre Haute.

What is this?

Progress Edition

• Think downtown Terre Haute is dead? Think again
• Valley business works to create affordable art-related events for everyone
• Many aspects bring people to town
• Numerous Terre Haute businesses stand the test of time
• Retail sector carries significant importance in Vigo County

Sports

• From the Press Box: State collegiate men's basketball tourney? A man can dream can’t he?
• Metro Roundup: Leonard’s 23 lead Robinson boys past Lawrenceville
• Prep Football State Championships: Lafayette Central Catholic crowned Indiana's Class A champs
• Colts: Chris Polian will take over as team president when Bill Polian retires
• Northview returns three starters, but has some questions

Obituaries

• Betty Jean Campbell
• Thelma Gustafson
• Norma L. (Ritter) Reagan
• Susan E. Shaw
• Lois M. Whitlock

Opinion

• TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: A day to give thanks and help
• FLASHPOINT: Soldiers in Afghanistan thankful for items from home
• Reader's Forum: Nov. 27, 2009
• MARK BENNETT: Fond memories and a tasty, tangy holiday creation
• Readers' Forum: Nov. 26, 2009

Features

• Give Thanks: Simple gestures go a long way in helping others
• GRAPE SENSE: Options abound for your holiday wine choice
• Rockville Home Tour tickets on sale now
• Students invited to attend Indiana State University Flute Fair
• Contemporary Music Festival set to kick off at Indiana State

Business

• Arthur Foulkes: Love it or hate it, make a profit is vital to civilization
• Poplar Street Pizza King getting new name
• Rose grad named influential management thinker
• Newsmakers: Nov. 24, 2009
• Atterbury Job Corps recruiting students

Schools

• Rose-Hulman students step away from their studies to serve others
• Rose-Hulman PRISM program expands
• Rural Health Scholar program allows student to follow dreams
• BRUCE'S HISTORY LESSONS: ‘On the Origin of Species’ published
• Rose students top national average for medical school acceptances

Food

• Tried 'n' True: Pumpkin biscuits when company comes calling
• Tried 'n' True: Consider something different: Pumpkin Pancakes
• Restaurant inspections: Nov. 16, 2009
• Clay City woman’s recipe included in holiday cookbook
• Tried 'n' True: Use season’s pumpkins, apples in one recipe

At the Movies

• 'Ninja Assassin' sports a dull blade
• Wabash Valley movie times
• ‘Princess and the Frog’ is a hearty hop
• Wildness intact, ‘Bad Lieutenant’ returns
• ‘Planet 51’ proves unable to support intelligent life

Multimedia

• SLIDESHOW: 2009 NCAA Cross Country National Championships
• SLIDESHOW: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 11-15-09
• SLIDESHOW: Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 11-8-09
• SLIDESHOW: Indiana State football win vs. Western Illinois
• SLIDESHOW: ISU homecoming 2009

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