Monthly Archives: February 2015

Karate as a Philosophy and Lifestyle

February 26, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

The discipline of karate first appeared in the Ryukyu Island chain of Japan in the late 14th century. As Chinese immigrants started arriving to settle on the islands, they brought their knowledge of martial arts with them. The Japanese adopted karate as a way of protecting themselves without weapons. The … Read More

Scent of a Woman

February 26, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

“A Woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future” — Coco Chanel It was very small, but so very important. It appeared some years ago on my birthday, other times at Christmas. As a preteen, it was my first glance into the wonderful world of being a woman. It made … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 2, 1915: The war on “dope” has begun. The federal narcotic law which is expected to prove a powerful weapon in combating the use of habit forming drugs went into effect in Indianapolis at midnight, and about 7,000 wholesale dealers, physicians, dentists and veterinarians … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, March 3, 1915: One issue facing Indiana Retail Shoe Association members, assembled today at the Claypool Hotel, was their women patrons are just now insisting on patent leather shoes and there is no such article to speak of because of the European war. Trying to … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2015 | by Weekly View

• There will be a pet food drive at the March 3 Butler vs. Georgetown men’s basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Fans attending the game are asked to bring bagged or canned dog and cat food and drop their donations in the barrels at the entrance. All donations will go … Read More