By Dave Lobeck At our fingertips we have access to literally millions (possibly billions) of cooking techniques and recipes to experiment with. But, for some of us who have been grilling and cooking for years, we have accumulated cookbooks and handwritten recipes that are our “go-to” dishes. This month’s recipe is a perfect example. Liz’s parents (Doc Munning and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
First City Music Festival
Arts, crafts, music and more at first-ever event By Bernie Schmitt Music and fun are on tap this October for the First City Music Festival, a two-day celebration of art, culture, and music at the Old French Commons in Vincennes. But you better get your tickets now. Single admission to the inaugural event, scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19, is $20 in advance, but the … [Read more...]
Putting a man on the moon
B.J. Shaffer recalls his time in the control room during the Apollo 11 moon landing By Bill Richardson “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Those immortal words were delivered 50 years ago this summer by astronaut Neil Armstrong when man walked on the moon for the first time. It was Armstrong who took that first step, but that step would … [Read more...]
Website speed tests necessary for customer satisfaction
By Mike Gingerich That slow website is hurting your sales! Studies show that a one-second delay in load time leads to a 7 percent drop in lead conversions, 11 percent decline in page views, and 16 percent reduction in customer satisfaction. People want a website to load quickly, especially on their phones. For an online store that makes $10,000 daily, a one-second delay … [Read more...]
Oh, yes, they called him The Streak
By Bernie Schmitt Anyone who has ever watched “That 70s Show” knows that kids did some crazy things back in the day. Yeah, that’s right. Running (I guess some may have strolled) buck-naked in a public place, avoiding capture by the authorities if one could, but accepting defeat (and a blanket) when caught. It was one of the strangest fads in the 1970s. But it was … [Read more...]