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Franklin's plan to turn a flood-prone plot into a farmers market plaza, amphitheater

The last business standing on a flood-prone piece of land is expected to vacate this year, making way for a 15-acre park with an amphitheater.

      




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How Franklin is breathing new life into its historic downtown homes

Franklin's quaint downtown is full of historic homes. But some had fallen into disrepair.

      




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Some of Franklin's oldest homes get makeovers

Franklin Development Corporation's Krista Linke talks about the city's residential facade program being used to transform downtown homes.

      




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Greenwood Christian AD Sue Tameling dies from apparent heart attack: 'She very much loved GCA.'

Sue Tameling was in her role as Greenwood Christian AD for less than two years, but she left an impression as a mentor, teacher and a friend.

       




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Keith Urban and Kelsea Ballerini at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

      




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New music festival Holler on the Hill will bring indie, Americana acts to Garfield Park

St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Moon Taxi will headline Holler on the Hill, a new two-day Indianapolis music festival.

      




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'The Four' competitor Jesse Kramer back in Indiana during break from TV talent search

Life changed for Avon High School alum Jesse Kramer in June, when he made his TV network debut on "The Four: Battle for Stardom."

      




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John Mellencamp will collect Woody Guthrie Prize as Rock Hall exhibit shifts to Oklahoma

Woody Guthrie Center will honor John Mellencamp's career of spotlighting "the everyday man and woman, the less fortunate and the forgotten."

      




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Kesha and Macklemore rock Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

       




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5 ways Kesha and Macklemore crafted a summer blockbuster at Ruoff

A show billed as "The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore" resembles a summer popcorn movie at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center.

       




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A Sunny Summer Weekend in Montreal

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my summer of 2019, including this trip to Montreal in July. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on the world of travel, and on the world at […]
 




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Summer in Albany: Sunshine and Smiles

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my summer of 2019, including my time in my hometown of Albany. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on the world of travel, and on the world […]
 




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Announcing Our Very First Wander Women Global: A Virtual Retreat

What a decade 2020 has been, am I right? As we’ve made the difficult decisions to postpone our May and June Wander Women Retreats, our hearts were heavy knowing that while travel is currently on hold, all the vibes we and our guests feel on our trips? The ones that keep us feeling motivated, connected, grounded, […]
 



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Wander Women Wednesday: Earth Day Edition

It’s Wander Women Wednesday, where we highlight an upcoming Wander Women Retreat, or a new aspect of our retreats we’re excited about.  I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on the world of travel, […]
 




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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part I: Aerial and Acro Adventures

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part II: Stand Up Paddle to Paradise

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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Wander Women St. Pete Recap Part III: Yoga in All The Right Places

Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat to Florida in July. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end of this post. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s […]
 




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Entertainment: Susan Boyle 娱乐: 苏珊.波伊尔

Susan Boyle is an example of why we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Find out why in this Take Away.




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Entertainment: National Debate 娱乐:全国民众争论

TV producers are being quizzed over their treatment of up and coming stars. Find out more in this programme.




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Entertainment: Golden Globe Awards 娱乐:金球奖

Awards season is upon us once again and British stars are cleaning up in Hollywood. Take Away English reports.




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Entertainment: British Success 娱乐:奥斯卡-英国大胜

We report on Britain's success at the Oscars and asks if this will affect the future of British film.




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Entertainment: The Apprentice 娱乐:学徒

It lasts 12 weeks and is watched by millions of people on TV. We report on the ultimate job interview.




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Entertainment: Cannes 娱乐:嘎纳电影节

What type of films do you like? Read about the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in this week's Take Away English.




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Entertainment: National Debate 娱乐:全国民众争论

TV producers are being quizzed over their treatment of up-and-coming stars. Find out more in this programme.




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Entertainment: Lottery Winners 娱乐: 六合彩中奖者

How would you spend a million pounds? Read about the UK National Lottery and its winners in this programme.




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NBA says teams can reopen practice facilities Friday; what this means for the Pacers

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

       




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How Larry Bird (and Magic Johnson) inspired Michael Jordan to become a champion

Michael Jordan after his first title on 'The Last Dance': 'At last I fit somewhere in the category of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson'

       




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'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough '90s NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough 90's NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

       





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Loic Le Meur interviews the CEO of Trivop

Here is an interesting interview of Thomas Owadenko that Loic Le Meur just uploaded on his blog. Thomas is the CEO of the new travel 2.0 site called Trivop. [vpod.tv loiclemeur/200710] Trivop.com is a very good example of a good use of web 2.0 in the travel industry. It is a platform of video reviews of hotels [...]




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US government forces a European airline to stop flying to Cuba

Two days ago Mario Hidalgo, CEO of the Spanish airline “Hola Airlines“ , announced that Hola Airlines (Baleares Link Express SL) has been obliged by the US government to stop its operations in Cuba . The US Government threatened Hola Airlines via Boeing to end the service of maintenance of the Boeing aircraft belonging to the [...]




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Introducing Domegos: A New Web 2.0 Vacation Rentals Directory

Wandering around the internet, I was searching for 2 different things at the same time: a hotel for a romantic weekend getaway (with our lovely dog!) and a new apartment to rent. I suddenly asked myself: “Why not renting a vacation home instead of booking the usual same type of hotels (those few hotels that [...]




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10 things that annoy me when booking holidays online

Today I read a great post on Travelrants called Ten things that annoy me about booking holidays online. Darren made a list of 10 things that annoy him while booking holidays online. It’s clearly the kind of feedback/information people that work for Online Travel Agencies or Hotel Portals would love to gather from their visitors. That’s [...]




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Butler 2010 rewind: Bulldogs out-tough Spartans to reach title game

The Bulldogs reached the title game with a 52-50 victory over Michigan State

      




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Butler Insider: A journalist's memoir of the 2010 Final Four run

Butler basketball: IndyStar Insider David Woods recalls his thoughts during the bulldog's 2010 Final Four run.

      




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Even after some misses, Butler still taking swings at transfer shooters

The Bulldogs missed out Saturday on a couple of transfers: Louisiana-Monroe's Michael Ertel to UAB and Santa Clara's Trey Wertz to Notre Dame.

       




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Butler, Notre Dame among schools in 2021 Maui Invitational field

Butler, previously announced as part of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, will be joined in the eight-team field by Notre Dame.

       




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Butler hall of famer, ex-Marian coach Ed Schilling Sr. dies following COVID-19 fight

Schilling — otherwise known as "Big Ed" or "Big Chill" — died Thursday at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. He was 75.

       




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Peek inside Sun King Distillery, now open in Carmel

      




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Paris has a cafe named Indiana, but don't expect a breaded tenderloin

Paris' 'Indiana Café' has nachos and burgers. But the most Indiana thing about it may be that is is a chain with 21 locations.

      




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These rooftop bars and restaurants will help you live your best summer

Indy has a range of high-altitude hotspots, and more are in the works.

      




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18 new restaurants in Carmel, Noblesville, Westfield and Indianapolis' north side

A brunch cafe, wood-fired burgers, craft beer and pizza are a few of the new restaurants coming to or near Hamilton County.

      




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Sun King Distillery in Carmel: What to know before you go

How to maneuver Sun King's food hall maze of bars, dining areas and distillery operations.

      




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Portillo's brings back its luscious lemon cake for limited time

Indy residents just getting acquainted with Portillo's Chicago-style hotdogs will get to try another new delicacy starting Tuesday: lemon cake

      




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Mexican restaurant opens: Rooftop tacos and margaritas in Fall Creek Place

Loco Mexican Restaurant to fill space where LongBranch, 22nd Street Diner failed.

      




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Tie Dye Grill is closing, for good this time; say goodbye to one of Indy's best tenderloins

A new location couldn't save the east-side restaurant.

       




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Check out the Centerpiece Home at the Indianapolis Home Show

Built around an Arts & Crafts theme, this year's Centerpiece Home shows off natural tones and details from Japan and the American late 1800s.

      




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This Fountain Square home features views of Downtown Indy

Take a peek inside this modern Fountain Square three story home, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.

      




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Photos: James Dean's favorite car and home in Jonesboro

Marcus Winslow, cousin of James Dean, still drives Dean's favorite car

      




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The most delicious moments at the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience

Wagyu steak, baby lamb chops, dumplings, pie and more were served with fine wine at the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience at Clay Terrace in Carmel.