Ever since it was built in May 2006, the Pepsi Ice Center has been the home of ice hockey and figure skating teams in the Bloomington-Normal area. It is the residence of the ISU hockey teams, the IceBirds and the Redbirds, as well as the ISU Figure Skating Club.… Post the First Comment

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - America's oldest natural history institution has no intention of going the way of the dinosaur, but its nearly two centuries in existence have been almost as bumpy as the hide of a Carnotaurus. The Academy of Natural Sciences, battered by budget problems, is crafting a multimillion-dollar plan to refurbish its exhibits, replenish its coffers and reinvigorate its staff in time for the venerable museum's 200th birthday in 2012.… Post the First Comment

FRISCO, Texas - Three years ago, Alex Horton joined the Army knowing he would go to war and hoping he'd find adventure. He did. The high school kid from Frisco who quoted dialogue from Patton verbatim learned quickly that it was nothing like the movies. During his 15 months in Iraq with the 3rd Stryker Brigade, Spc.… Post the First Comment

NEW YORK (AP) - Marie Osmond was down, but she's still a competitor on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The 48-year-old singer, who fainted during Monday's live broadcast, will see another week on the top-rated dance competition after Mark Cuban was voted off Tuesday night.… Post the First Comment

(U-WIRE) HANOVER, N.H. - A battle among all of the Ivy League schools erupted across cyber space yesterday with the help of a new game, "GoCrossCampus." The socially interactive game allows Ivy League students to show their school spirit as they attempt to dominate their rival schools in the GoCrossCampus Ivy League Championship.… Post the First Comment

(U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. - In January of 1995, the largest earthquake to hit Japan in more than 60 years decimated the city of Kobe. During the 20 seconds that the earthquake lasted and the agonizingly long wait for governmental aid, more than 6,000 people lost their lives.… Post the First Comment

NAZARETH, Pa. - Ten reasons for liking the Martin Guitar Museum, a marvelous raft over a three-century-old river of acoustic music: 10. The inviting atmosphere. Visitors are greeted by a two-way display case shaped like a guitar sound hole and a wall quote from Martin acolyte Eric Clapton that he'd like to be resurrected as an OM-45.… Post the First Comment

Today's Birthday (10-25-07). Setbacks are common the first part of this year. Produce results anyway. This is good practice for winning. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 - It's getting a little bit easier to gather information.… Post the First Comment