The City of Linton has been referred to as the ‘Magic Coal City’ or even the 'Pittsburg of the West’ because of its vast coal reserves. Coal mining in the early-1900's made this area thrive. Then, the mines went away. Yet, this small city still remains. Today, coal mining is making a resurgence again after many years without. Reinvigorating small business and personal financial education will help with its come back as the smallest, ‘big town’ in southwestern Indiana.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
FYI - Increased FDIC Insurance Extended
For those of you that may not yet be aware, deposits at FDIC-insured banking institutions are now insured up to at least $250,000 per depositor through December 31, 2013. This marks an extension from the original time period this additional coverage was to run.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Internet Speeds
Interesting new results about Internet speeds: http://www.speedmatters.org/content/2009report/
Thursday, August 20, 2009
E-Mail Forward Wisdom
Today's Thought of the Day:
If 'con' is the opposite of 'pro' in the English language, is Congress the opposite of progress?
If 'con' is the opposite of 'pro' in the English language, is Congress the opposite of progress?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
It's Not Coal, It's a Mastodon!
The Chicago Tribune, Indianapolis Star, & Terre Haute Tribune Star newspapers are all reporting stories of coal miners recently finding the fossil remains of a mastodon at Vectren’s Black Panther Mine in Sullivan County, Indiana. The miners are being praised for stopping operations and setting aside the soil surrounding the remains for review by scientists.
Here are links to the news stories:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-mastodonbones,0,7063154.story
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090818/NEWS/908180373
http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_230115433.html
More info on mastodons can be found here at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastodon
Here are links to the news stories:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-mastodonbones,0,7063154.story
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090818/NEWS/908180373
http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_story_230115433.html
More info on mastodons can be found here at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastodon
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Indiana Businesses
There’s a lot of Indiana-based business news coming out today, including:
In Indianapolis, Steak ‘n Shake will acquire the Western Sizzlin’ restaurant chain, various news reports state.
To the southwest, in Terre Haute, a new agri-business incubator on the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds is planned, which will help early-stage companies.
Working down further south in the state in Santa Claus, Holiday World announced it will spend $5.5 million for a new water ride, dubbed ‘Wildebeest’. The water ‘coaster’ will cover more than two acres, they say.
Perhaps, the economy is beginning to turn positive.
In Indianapolis, Steak ‘n Shake will acquire the Western Sizzlin’ restaurant chain, various news reports state.
To the southwest, in Terre Haute, a new agri-business incubator on the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds is planned, which will help early-stage companies.
Working down further south in the state in Santa Claus, Holiday World announced it will spend $5.5 million for a new water ride, dubbed ‘Wildebeest’. The water ‘coaster’ will cover more than two acres, they say.
Perhaps, the economy is beginning to turn positive.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Indiana & the Tomato
The 'Who knew?' factoid of the day: Indiana ranks second in tomato production in the United States.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Not So Finger-Licking Good
I think I'll eat in tonight after reading this: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article6737005.ece