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Scientific surveys set 'lightning' talks
A "Lightning Symposium" — as in quick, not thunder — will showcase the diverse work of the state scientific surveys later this week.
No word yet on UC2B competition
CHAMPAIGN — Officials are still waiting for word on whether Champaign-Urbana will be selected for an expensive high-speed Internet build-out while nearly $400,000 hangs in the balance.
Internet lets mentors keep contact after moving
CHAMPAIGN — In a town known for people moving in and out, it's often hard for a mentor moving away to part with a student.
Now, at Champaign's two high schools, Central and Centennial, mentors who move can still talk face-to-face to the students they mentor with a little help from modern technology.
Rich Warren: Plasma TV owner isn't warming up to a switch to LCD
Just when plasma televisions looked like a reflection in the rearview mirror, the following reader email arrived:
PBL expects $1 million boost from wind farm
PAXTON — The school district should see a $1 million spike in revenue next year, while homeowners in the district should see a savings on their property tax bills next summer, thanks to the construction of a wind farm near Paxton.
40 North has redesigned website
CHAMPAIGN — 40 North 88 West, the Champaign County arts council, has launched a redesigned and updated website at 40North.org.
It offers a clean and contemporary look with interactive features for users, according to a news release from the council.
Staerkel Planetarium asks for your vote on top astronomical discovery
CHAMPAIGN — To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College wants local folks to vote on what they believe is the most fascinating astronomical discovery of the last quarter century.
Rich Warren: Fix for poor sound balance on TV shows?
Our recent exploration of TV sound elicited this reader question:
Monticello looks to fiber optic 'net
MONTICELLO — The laying of fiber optic cable for faster Internet in the next two years is expected to be an economic boon for Monticello, and Piatt County government could be one of the first recipients.
Rich Warren: On Samsung, Windows 8, more
Choose your cliche: Don't bite the hand that feeds you, or don't shoot yourself in the foot.
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