A mayor for the new millennium

Carmel Mayor James Brainard, and the business of building sustainable cities by David Hoppe You might be excused for thinking that Carmel's mayor, James Brainard, hails from a seemingly bygone political era. A time, that is, in Indiana politics when being a Republican had more to do with finding practical ways of growing a community than with defining government as a problem.… [ Read more ...

Roster Released for Upcoming China Matches

CHICAGO (Sept. 7, 2010) - U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named 30 players, including two from the Atlanta Beat, to a preliminary roster for two matches against China, taking place on Oct. 2 at the Kennesaw State University Soccer Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. (6 p.m. ET), and on Oct. 6 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. (7 p.m. ET on ESPN2).

Small schools flourish despite economy

GLENN - With a rural setting, hardwood floors, high ceilings, old-fashioned desks and only 41 students, the Glenn elementary school in Allegan County is reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" schoolhouse.

Texans reloading in 2010

New Tarleton State head coach Cary Fowler knew his program still was on solid footing when he got a call from the police July 5.

Self-proclaimed ‘Fatty’ undertakes a bulge battle

Edward Ugel didn't set out to write a weight-loss memoir, but after his life took a few unfortunate turns, he was forced to ask himself the tough questions like “Can I really live without bacon?" This is the story of his journey. Weight loss - Health - Shopping - Programs - Support Groups