Podcasts about Wabash

Lafayette-based manufacturer Wabash is venturing into AI to help keep its customers happy and to better price certain parts. And Berry Global will soon get acquired by Amcor plc after a European regulatory body gave its approval recently.

Adam Bond, PhD is Associate Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Baylor University. Teaching to unlock new abilities to see. Imagining new futures, building new worlds, seeing new possibilities can be incorporated into our classrooms if teachers can unshackle their own creativity. Bond reflects on a recent Wabash cohort experience which challenged participants to move past nostalgia and toward the challenge of shaping of new futures.

Editorial Board Member of the Chicago Sun-Times Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to talk about different groups who are actively preserving the lakefront. He also shares details about an official name change for the skyscraper at 333 N. Wabash and the remodeling of the lobby.

This episode features Lacrosse attackman Quinn Fitzgerald, Wabash class of 2026, discussing the particular skills needed to serve in his position on the field, his unique entry into the sport, and leaving a legacy for future Little Giant Lacrosse players (Episode 382).

The focal point of this episode is the intriguing history of the forward pass in American football, as elucidated by our esteemed guest, Timothy P. Brown from footballarchaeology.com. This information comes from his original post titled: Wabash and Kent Lambert's Forward Pass Innovations For the written post of this story check out pigskindispatch.com/RorZWe delve into the significant contributions of Wabash College and its quarterback, Kent Lambert, who innovatively navigated the complexities of early football rules to enhance the strategic use of the forward pass. Lambert's ingenious tactics included what is now recognized as intentional grounding, a concept that dramatically altered the dynamics of the game. Furthermore, we explore the historical context surrounding these developments, including the influence of Walter Eckersol, a former All-American quarterback who officiated and reported on pivotal games of that era. Join us as we unravel these fascinating narratives that underscore the evolution of American football and its enduring legacy.Timothy Brown's FootballArchaeology.com is a website dedicated to preserving pigskin history. Digs into gridiron history to examine how football's evolution shapes today's game. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriberDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Takeaways: The podcast episode delves into the historical significance of the forward pass in American football, as elucidated by Timothy Brown. Timothy Brown expounds upon the innovative tactics of Kent Lambert during his tenure at Wabash College, particularly in relation to the forward pass. The discussion highlights Walter Eckersol's dual role as both referee and journalist, which significantly impacted football history documentation. Listeners are encouraged to explore the rich archive of football history available at footballarchaeology.com, where they can subscribe for regular updates. The episode emphasizes the evolution of football rules, particularly concerning intentional grounding and its implications for quarterback play. Darren Hayes and Timothy Brown engage in a thoughtful exploration of football's past, intertwining personal anecdotes with historical analysis.

 One brave deed holds the key to unlocking a scarred heart.In 3 parts, By SDes. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. Chicago StreetsJeff walked out of the bar deep in thought. He would be thirty years old in just two weeks and had very little to show for it. There was a decent job, a string of short relationships and a lot of bills. He never thought his life would have turned out like this. He was smart, athletic and well educated. Although he wasn't every girl's dream, he was attractive by most standards and had his share of relationships with desirable women.Unfortunately, none of the relationships had lasted more than a few months. At this point he was starting to worry that it was a trend without an end in sight. He considered himself a good guy and had always wanted a family. It was beginning to make him doubt himself and his future.He was having a lousy Friday night. It was midnight and he was walking out of the bars alone; again. At least since it wasn't cloudy the moon lit up the streets and made it seem a little less depressing than it should have been. It all made him wonder if things would ever turn around.As he turned the corner, he noticed the street was a little more deserted than usual. He attributed it to everyone still being in the bars having a good time, or on their way home to have a better one.As he walked past the alley on the East side of the intersection, a noise attracted Jeff's attention. He peered into the darkness between the two buildings and his heart stopped. There was a young woman struggling with two men. They were dressed in jeans and torn shirts. Both wore the same color bandanas making Jeff suspect they were in a gang. It would have been normal for the neighborhood. The crime was getting worse in that section of the city and he wondered why the hell she was there alone at that time of night.He was quiet as he tried to decide what the situation was before doing something stupid. From her struggles, he was almost certain this wasn't some kind of game. After a few moments, his eyes adjusted and he could see she was a petite brunette, about five feet tall, thin and well dressed. But what Jeff noticed most was that she was drop dead gorgeous.Confident that this was a real attack, he pulled out his cell phone and stepped back away from the alley."911," a woman's voice answered. "Please state your emergency.""I'm on the corner of Superior and Wabash. There's a woman being attacked in the alley by a couple of thugs. Please hurry!""Sir, I have officers on the way. Please wait for them and don't get involved."A muffled scream put an end to that thought for Jeff. He cautiously glanced around the edge of the building and saw that the girl was being held from behind by one man as the other ripped her shirt. He reached a hand inside to cup one of her breasts and Jeff couldn't stop himself from walking toward them.He set the phone down on a garbage can so the operator might be able to hear some of what was happening."Hey, what's going on?" he demanded.The man in front of the girl whirled around to face him, "You need to mind your own business. We're all friends here." The girl moaned through the hand the punk in back had put over her mouth.Jeff quickly did the math on the situation. If neither man had a gun, he was confident he had a chance. The alley was wide enough for him to maneuver, giving him the room he'd need to deal with two men at once. He hoped for an element of surprise on his side, because he didn't appear to be an imposing opponent. At under six feet tall and about one hundred, eighty-five pounds, he wasn't going to frighten anyone based on his imposing image.What they didn't know was the years of martial arts training he went through in his mid-twenties and the tournament fights he participated in. He wasn't overconfident; his teachers had thoroughly taught him the need to have the proper amount of respect for an adversary. Any fight can be lost if you slip, turn an ankle, miss a punch, or make any one of a hundred other mistakes that can happen in the heat of the moment. Also, he had to hope neither of the hoods was holding any surprises for him.No matter what, Jeff couldn't let them hurt this girl. Her eyes pleaded with him for help and he wouldn't be able to live with himself if he didn't try to protect her. When he refused to move, the man in front of her showed him the knife in his hand. His partner holding the girl nodded and said, "Take him."Jeff tried to appear unnerved, hoping he could still avoid a fight. "Listen, nobody has to get hurt here. Just let her go and we'll head the other way."The man with the knife sneered and said, "Only one of us is going to get hurt. You should've kept walking."Jeff saw the man tense as he moved forward. He swung the knife in a wide arc, keeping it around chest level. Jeff smoothly stepped inside and blocked the thug's arm with both hands. His right hand flashed out quickly and caught the attacker in the cheek with the back of his fist. Jeff continued his movement, stepping under the man's arm, grabbing his wrist and turning it in.The punk dropped the knife with a whine and Jeff finished the move he had practiced thousands of times with a roundhouse kick to the ribs. As the man doubled over in pain, Jeff stepped in and finished him off with an elbow strike to the nose. He was rewarded with a loud breaking sound and a cry of pain as the man dropped to the ground.Jeff stepped back and looked at the man holding the girl. Now that he was closer, he could make out her condition. She had been roughed up a little, with her face showing several cuts and scratches. He still hoped to get out of this without any more violence. It was possible the girl could get hurt in the melee or that he could lose, putting her in even more jeopardy than before.Martial Tactics"I'm telling you, let her go and we'll walk. You can get your friend and go your own way. Neither of us wants to get hurt, just let her go." Jeff considered telling him about the call to the police, but worried that the piece of shit might panic and hurt the girl, or decide his only option was to take her hostage.The man looked like he was considering the offer, but suddenly threw her into some garbage cans against the brick wall. She fell to the ground in a heap. The thug stepped quickly toward Jeff, hoping to catch him off guard. Jeff retreated a couple of steps, trying to get a clue about this man's proficiency with a knife. The first one was sloppy and easy, but he wasn't about to make any assumptions. Jeff guessed the man was about six feet tall, two hundred pounds. His height gave him a little advantage, especially while using a knife.As he stepped forward, Jeff made a dangerous gamble. He quickly slid his back foot up to his front one, raising his knee high. The man fell for it and raised his hands to protect his face, putting too much weight on his front leg. Jeff brought his left leg down with all his force, catching the other man just on the inside of his knee. The joint gave way with a sickening thud, bending to an impossible angle. As the man hit the ground with a scream, Jeff stepped back to keep from getting hit with a frantic swing from the prone attacker.He was trying to decide what to do about the man who was still a potential threat when he heard startled cry, "Look out!"He looked up and saw the girl staring past him with a fear in her eyes. He realized something bad was about to happen, so guessed a direction and spun quickly while stepping away. Unfortunately he guessed wrong and felt an explosion across his chest. The pain hit him a fraction of a second later. He took another step back as he realized he was facing a new adversary. This one must have come from the street. He was wielding the knife the first man had dropped.Jeff was afraid to bring his hand to his chest. He knew the wound was bad and didn't want anything to distract him from the man in front of him. There couldn't be any more mistakes or he knew he wouldn't be walking out of the alley again. The new man made small motions with the knife, waiting for Jeff to commit himself or for the loss of blood to take its toll. When Jeff felt a wave of dizziness hit him, he decided to act immediately. If he waited much longer, it wouldn't matter anyway.He stepped forward and threw a quick jab that missed badly. This gave his opponent an opening and he moved in with a stab aimed at Jeff's chest.This was what Jeff had been hoping for and he twisted, bringing his left arm across to push the knife wide of its target. This kept his right arm free and he brought it across, hitting the man as hard as he could across the bridge of the nose. It caused his assailant to stumble back into some other trash cans, where he fell hard. Unfortunately due to his injury, Jeff now lacked the strength to cause the kind of damage he had earlier. He knew the man wouldn't stay down and didn't believe he'd be able to finish him off.Where are the fucking police? he thought angrily.His momentary distraction was the second mistake he had hoped to avoid. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a quick flash, then felt the side of his head erupt in pain. The force of the blow spun him into the wall. He shook his head, trying to clear the fog. When he looked up, he realized he could no longer focus. There were no more options. The fight was over and he had lost. He faced the man who had just hit him, his first opponent, who had used Jeff's distraction with the others to recover enough to get to his feet and hit him with a pipe he found lying on the ground.The first punch he learned in his martial arts training was a unique one. The teacher wanted to reinforce how dangerous fighting could be in order to discourage students from being too eager to get into trouble. He chose to show them how to turn their hand on an angle and strike the target with the bone just below the base of the index finger. The blow was supposed to catch the opponent in the windpipe, which would stun virtually anyone. The thing that made the class understand how serious it could be was when the teacher explained that hitting your opponent in the wrong spot could be fatal. You could collapse his windpipe or cause him to bleed into his lungs. It was a lesson Jeff never forgot, causing him to avoid fights at all costs.Now it was all he had left. He stepped in and punched as hard as he could, ignoring the throbbing pain in his chest. Whether it was skill or just dumb luck, he struck the man exactly where he intended. He was rewarded with a strangled cry as the man stumbled back to the wall and fell. Jeff staggered as he was hit with another wave of dizziness. He also realized it was becoming impossible to focus his eyes at all.He heard a trash can fall and knew that the man who cut him was getting back up. There were no more tricks to play, so he quickly considered his last action. He decided to give the girl as much of a chance as possible; the police had to be close. He stumbled toward her and fell.He pulled himself on top of her, covering her body with his and whispered, "The police are on the way, you just have to stay away from them a few more minutes."He marveled at how hard he must have been hit. He heard a ringing in his head and it was rising in intensity. He couldn't shut out the noise as he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. Suddenly the alley was filled with blinding light, then everything went blackLights OutThe noise was no longer a loud ringing sound. Instead it was a soft, repetitive tone. Jeff slowly realized he was hearing the sounds of machines operating quietly. It was completely dark and he wondered if he was still in the alley. Suddenly he remembered the girl. He tried to sit up, but only got his head off of the pillow before the pain overtook him. He groaned loudly, his head falling back down."Don't move," he heard a soft female voice say. He felt a warm hand on his shoulder, gently restraining him. "Sarah, get the doctor, he's awake."Jeff heard the sound of footsteps, followed by a doorknob being turned. As he heard the door click shut, the voice returned. "Don't be afraid. You're in the hospital. Everything's okay now, you just need to relax. Your sister was here but she had to leave to pick up her kids. She'll be back in a couple of hours."He felt a wave of nausea sweep over him as he tried to think. "Who are you?"The high-pitched voice answered, "My name is Paige. You saved me in the alley." He heard her sniff, trying to hold back tears. "I can't believe you did that. It was the bravest thing I've ever seen."Jeff felt a pair of soft hands grasp his. He tried to joke. "It wasn't that brave. Trust me, I was scared out of my mind." He wondered why she didn't just turn on the light.He felt her pull his hand up to her face and she dragged her cheek across it. "Trust me, you don't know what scared is. I; I don't know how to thank you. I'm just glad you're all right. When I saw all the blood, I was afraid; " her voice trailed off. Jeff knew he had been extremely lucky.He was getting frustrated by only being able to hear her voice. He remembered how beautiful she was and wanted a chance to see her. "Paige, would you turn on the light. It would be nice to actually meet you face to face."She hesitated, "Jeff, the lights are on."" So we believe once the swelling goes down, your sight will return. I'm sorry but there are no guarantees."Jeff laid there in shock as he listened to the doctor trying to sound encouraging without promising anything. The hit he took in the head from the pipe had given him a concussion. It had caused hemorrhaging and swelling that was putting pressure against his optic nerve. The temporary part was what scared him, nobody was sure if it would be OK in a week, a month, a year, or maybe never. The doctors considered surgery, but because it could be risky, preferred using medication and time to deal with it for now.They had his eyes bandaged, even though the vision loss was total at this point. There had been some improvement in the three days he had been hospitalized, but not enough to be sure he would make a full recovery. The doctor let him know that if he didn't make significant improvement in the next few days, they would have to consider surgery to relieve the pressure.The blood loss from the chest wound almost killed him, but turned out to be far less serious than the concussion. The cut wasn't too deep, so there wasn't severe muscle damage. The doctor warned him not to try saving any more damsels in distress for a while, but said he would make a full recovery in a relatively short period of time. They thought his condition would keep him there for two or three weeks, if there were no complications from the head injury. After explaining everything that had happened and what to expect, he excused himself. He motioned for Jeff's sister Katy to follow him out of the room.When they got back to his office, the doctor explained everything that was involved with Jeff's injury and his recovery. "Covering the eyes is not essential, but in a case like this there are a few good reasons to consider it. First, he will have complete blindness for a short time and his sight will gradually recover as the swelling recedes. Without the bandages, he will constantly strain to try and see, which can cause severe migraines.""Second, I want him to completely rest with as little stress as possible. The injury to his chest will force him to be immobile, so he'll be here anyway. There's no reason for him to do anything but heal. Third, I'm concerned about the potential for depression. If he sees little or no progress day after day, his chances of slipping into a depressed state will be increased. My best guess would be, we're looking at about three weeks for significant progress, although we'll need to monitor him closely to have a better idea."Katy listened intently and considered everything he said. "I'll go with your recommendations. I know my brother, he isn't known for being patient. It would be best to force him to rest and give him no other options.""Good, then assuming we can treat this without surgery, we should know a lot more in a week or so. We'll keep a close watch on his progress and I'll let you know if there are any changes in his condition."When Katy left with the doctor, Paige took Jeff's hand. "Your sister will be back in just a minute." Her voice became thick with emotion. "I'm so sorry this has happened to you. It's all my fault."Jeff could hear her sobbing. Even though he felt overwhelmed at his situation, the thought of the beautiful young girl blaming herself for his condition was too much."Paige, please don't. If you start crying, then I'll start crying, then the nurse has to come change my bandages."He was rewarded with melodic laughter as she was caught between sniffling and laughing. He also picked up a noise from the far side of the room. It distracted him for a moment, but he decided his mind was playing tricks on him.Jeff started to feel a little uncomfortable. Here he was, sitting with a young woman he didn't know and had no idea what to say to her. "Can you tell me what happened after I passed out?"Paige took a second to gather herself. "While you were telling me the police were on the way, I started hearing the sirens. The guy who hurt you with the knife tried to run, but when he got to the end of the alley, the police cars pulled in front and hit their flood lights. He tried running past us toward the other end, but there was a fence he couldn't get over. You injured the other one's knee so badly, he never got off the ground. He gave up without a fight.""What about the third guy?" Jeff said, remembering the strike he used."The paramedics got there right after the police and did that thing where they cut open the throat so he could breathe; ""You mean a tracheotomy.""Yeah, that's it. They said you collapsed his airway. I guess it was pretty close." Noting Jeff's troubled frown, she added, "Everyone knew it wasn't your fault, you just did what you had to. You were already hurt so badly, I can't believe you were able to do that to him. I wanted to help, but I just couldn't make myself get up. I'm sorry.""Don't be sorry. There's nothing you could have done and if you had gotten hurt I would have felt like it was my fault for barging in there and starting the fight. I want you to know that when I saw what was happening, I called the cops and then thought about what I was going to do before trying to help. I don't want you to think I just ran in there like it was some cowboy movie.I knew it could be dangerous for you if I did the wrong thing, so I tried to come up with a smart way to handle it. When I saw them; " he paused because he didn't want to upset her, "getting more physical with you, I just couldn't wait any more. Are you all right?"Paige answered immediately, "I had a few cuts and bruises, but it wasn't a big deal. It scared me a lot, but my family's been here since it happened. I just fine; thanks to you."She paused for a moment, "Anyway, there was one cop who pulled you off of me. When he saw how badly you were bleeding, he didn't hesitate. He dropped down beside you and put pressure on the cut to stop the bleeding and keep you alive. He refused to move until the paramedics got to you and took over. He's stopped by several times, checking to see if you were going to be OK."She paused, not sure if she should tell him the rest. "You know, you're famous now." Paige paused to see his confused expression. "You've been in the papers, the radio and the TV. You're a hero."Jeff felt himself blush, "Well I don't feel like a hero, I feel like I got hit by a truck. I'm just glad you're OK; " Jeff trailed off as the drugs pushed him back into unconsciousness. Paige sat there holding his hand for several minutes. When she was sure he was out, she leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek."My hero," she said quietly. She looked over at the far end of the room, "Didn't I tell you he was perfect?"Jeff felt himself coming around again. He had drifted in and out of consciousness all day. The drugs were wearing off a little and he could feel his chest throbbing. He moaned and tried to move to alleviate the pain."Are you all right?" he heard Paige ask. "Do you want me to call the nurse?""I'm just a little sore, don't worry about it. What time is it?"

 One brave deed holds the key to unlocking a scarred heart.In 3 parts, By SDes. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. Chicago StreetsJeff walked out of the bar deep in thought. He would be thirty years old in just two weeks and had very little to show for it. There was a decent job, a string of short relationships and a lot of bills. He never thought his life would have turned out like this. He was smart, athletic and well educated. Although he wasn't every girl's dream, he was attractive by most standards and had his share of relationships with desirable women.Unfortunately, none of the relationships had lasted more than a few months. At this point he was starting to worry that it was a trend without an end in sight. He considered himself a good guy and had always wanted a family. It was beginning to make him doubt himself and his future.He was having a lousy Friday night. It was midnight and he was walking out of the bars alone; again. At least since it wasn't cloudy the moon lit up the streets and made it seem a little less depressing than it should have been. It all made him wonder if things would ever turn around.As he turned the corner, he noticed the street was a little more deserted than usual. He attributed it to everyone still being in the bars having a good time, or on their way home to have a better one.As he walked past the alley on the East side of the intersection, a noise attracted Jeff's attention. He peered into the darkness between the two buildings and his heart stopped. There was a young woman struggling with two men. They were dressed in jeans and torn shirts. Both wore the same color bandanas making Jeff suspect they were in a gang. It would have been normal for the neighborhood. The crime was getting worse in that section of the city and he wondered why the hell she was there alone at that time of night.He was quiet as he tried to decide what the situation was before doing something stupid. From her struggles, he was almost certain this wasn't some kind of game. After a few moments, his eyes adjusted and he could see she was a petite brunette, about five feet tall, thin and well dressed. But what Jeff noticed most was that she was drop dead gorgeous.Confident that this was a real attack, he pulled out his cell phone and stepped back away from the alley."911," a woman's voice answered. "Please state your emergency.""I'm on the corner of Superior and Wabash. There's a woman being attacked in the alley by a couple of thugs. Please hurry!""Sir, I have officers on the way. Please wait for them and don't get involved."A muffled scream put an end to that thought for Jeff. He cautiously glanced around the edge of the building and saw that the girl was being held from behind by one man as the other ripped her shirt. He reached a hand inside to cup one of her breasts and Jeff couldn't stop himself from walking toward them.He set the phone down on a garbage can so the operator might be able to hear some of what was happening."Hey, what's going on?" he demanded.The man in front of the girl whirled around to face him, "You need to mind your own business. We're all friends here." The girl moaned through the hand the punk in back had put over her mouth.Jeff quickly did the math on the situation. If neither man had a gun, he was confident he had a chance. The alley was wide enough for him to maneuver, giving him the room he'd need to deal with two men at once. He hoped for an element of surprise on his side, because he didn't appear to be an imposing opponent. At under six feet tall and about one hundred, eighty-five pounds, he wasn't going to frighten anyone based on his imposing image.What they didn't know was the years of martial arts training he went through in his mid-twenties and the tournament fights he participated in. He wasn't overconfident; his teachers had thoroughly taught him the need to have the proper amount of respect for an adversary. Any fight can be lost if you slip, turn an ankle, miss a punch, or make any one of a hundred other mistakes that can happen in the heat of the moment. Also, he had to hope neither of the hoods was holding any surprises for him.No matter what, Jeff couldn't let them hurt this girl. Her eyes pleaded with him for help and he wouldn't be able to live with himself if he didn't try to protect her. When he refused to move, the man in front of her showed him the knife in his hand. His partner holding the girl nodded and said, "Take him."Jeff tried to appear unnerved, hoping he could still avoid a fight. "Listen, nobody has to get hurt here. Just let her go and we'll head the other way."The man with the knife sneered and said, "Only one of us is going to get hurt. You should've kept walking."Jeff saw the man tense as he moved forward. He swung the knife in a wide arc, keeping it around chest level. Jeff smoothly stepped inside and blocked the thug's arm with both hands. His right hand flashed out quickly and caught the attacker in the cheek with the back of his fist. Jeff continued his movement, stepping under the man's arm, grabbing his wrist and turning it in.The punk dropped the knife with a whine and Jeff finished the move he had practiced thousands of times with a roundhouse kick to the ribs. As the man doubled over in pain, Jeff stepped in and finished him off with an elbow strike to the nose. He was rewarded with a loud breaking sound and a cry of pain as the man dropped to the ground.Jeff stepped back and looked at the man holding the girl. Now that he was closer, he could make out her condition. She had been roughed up a little, with her face showing several cuts and scratches. He still hoped to get out of this without any more violence. It was possible the girl could get hurt in the melee or that he could lose, putting her in even more jeopardy than before.Martial Tactics"I'm telling you, let her go and we'll walk. You can get your friend and go your own way. Neither of us wants to get hurt, just let her go." Jeff considered telling him about the call to the police, but worried that the piece of shit might panic and hurt the girl, or decide his only option was to take her hostage.The man looked like he was considering the offer, but suddenly threw her into some garbage cans against the brick wall. She fell to the ground in a heap. The thug stepped quickly toward Jeff, hoping to catch him off guard. Jeff retreated a couple of steps, trying to get a clue about this man's proficiency with a knife. The first one was sloppy and easy, but he wasn't about to make any assumptions. Jeff guessed the man was about six feet tall, two hundred pounds. His height gave him a little advantage, especially while using a knife.As he stepped forward, Jeff made a dangerous gamble. He quickly slid his back foot up to his front one, raising his knee high. The man fell for it and raised his hands to protect his face, putting too much weight on his front leg. Jeff brought his left leg down with all his force, catching the other man just on the inside of his knee. The joint gave way with a sickening thud, bending to an impossible angle. As the man hit the ground with a scream, Jeff stepped back to keep from getting hit with a frantic swing from the prone attacker.He was trying to decide what to do about the man who was still a potential threat when he heard startled cry, "Look out!"He looked up and saw the girl staring past him with a fear in her eyes. He realized something bad was about to happen, so guessed a direction and spun quickly while stepping away. Unfortunately he guessed wrong and felt an explosion across his chest. The pain hit him a fraction of a second later. He took another step back as he realized he was facing a new adversary. This one must have come from the street. He was wielding the knife the first man had dropped.Jeff was afraid to bring his hand to his chest. He knew the wound was bad and didn't want anything to distract him from the man in front of him. There couldn't be any more mistakes or he knew he wouldn't be walking out of the alley again. The new man made small motions with the knife, waiting for Jeff to commit himself or for the loss of blood to take its toll. When Jeff felt a wave of dizziness hit him, he decided to act immediately. If he waited much longer, it wouldn't matter anyway.He stepped forward and threw a quick jab that missed badly. This gave his opponent an opening and he moved in with a stab aimed at Jeff's chest.This was what Jeff had been hoping for and he twisted, bringing his left arm across to push the knife wide of its target. This kept his right arm free and he brought it across, hitting the man as hard as he could across the bridge of the nose. It caused his assailant to stumble back into some other trash cans, where he fell hard. Unfortunately due to his injury, Jeff now lacked the strength to cause the kind of damage he had earlier. He knew the man wouldn't stay down and didn't believe he'd be able to finish him off.Where are the fucking police? he thought angrily.His momentary distraction was the second mistake he had hoped to avoid. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a quick flash, then felt the side of his head erupt in pain. The force of the blow spun him into the wall. He shook his head, trying to clear the fog. When he looked up, he realized he could no longer focus. There were no more options. The fight was over and he had lost. He faced the man who had just hit him, his first opponent, who had used Jeff's distraction with the others to recover enough to get to his feet and hit him with a pipe he found lying on the ground.The first punch he learned in his martial arts training was a unique one. The teacher wanted to reinforce how dangerous fighting could be in order to discourage students from being too eager to get into trouble. He chose to show them how to turn their hand on an angle and strike the target with the bone just below the base of the index finger. The blow was supposed to catch the opponent in the windpipe, which would stun virtually anyone. The thing that made the class understand how serious it could be was when the teacher explained that hitting your opponent in the wrong spot could be fatal. You could collapse his windpipe or cause him to bleed into his lungs. It was a lesson Jeff never forgot, causing him to avoid fights at all costs.Now it was all he had left. He stepped in and punched as hard as he could, ignoring the throbbing pain in his chest. Whether it was skill or just dumb luck, he struck the man exactly where he intended. He was rewarded with a strangled cry as the man stumbled back to the wall and fell. Jeff staggered as he was hit with another wave of dizziness. He also realized it was becoming impossible to focus his eyes at all.He heard a trash can fall and knew that the man who cut him was getting back up. There were no more tricks to play, so he quickly considered his last action. He decided to give the girl as much of a chance as possible; the police had to be close. He stumbled toward her and fell.He pulled himself on top of her, covering her body with his and whispered, "The police are on the way, you just have to stay away from them a few more minutes."He marveled at how hard he must have been hit. He heard a ringing in his head and it was rising in intensity. He couldn't shut out the noise as he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. Suddenly the alley was filled with blinding light, then everything went blackLights OutThe noise was no longer a loud ringing sound. Instead it was a soft, repetitive tone. Jeff slowly realized he was hearing the sounds of machines operating quietly. It was completely dark and he wondered if he was still in the alley. Suddenly he remembered the girl. He tried to sit up, but only got his head off of the pillow before the pain overtook him. He groaned loudly, his head falling back down."Don't move," he heard a soft female voice say. He felt a warm hand on his shoulder, gently restraining him. "Sarah, get the doctor, he's awake."Jeff heard the sound of footsteps, followed by a doorknob being turned. As he heard the door click shut, the voice returned. "Don't be afraid. You're in the hospital. Everything's okay now, you just need to relax. Your sister was here but she had to leave to pick up her kids. She'll be back in a couple of hours."He felt a wave of nausea sweep over him as he tried to think. "Who are you?"The high-pitched voice answered, "My name is Paige. You saved me in the alley." He heard her sniff, trying to hold back tears. "I can't believe you did that. It was the bravest thing I've ever seen."Jeff felt a pair of soft hands grasp his. He tried to joke. "It wasn't that brave. Trust me, I was scared out of my mind." He wondered why she didn't just turn on the light.He felt her pull his hand up to her face and she dragged her cheek across it. "Trust me, you don't know what scared is. I; I don't know how to thank you. I'm just glad you're all right. When I saw all the blood, I was afraid; " her voice trailed off. Jeff knew he had been extremely lucky.He was getting frustrated by only being able to hear her voice. He remembered how beautiful she was and wanted a chance to see her. "Paige, would you turn on the light. It would be nice to actually meet you face to face."She hesitated, "Jeff, the lights are on."" So we believe once the swelling goes down, your sight will return. I'm sorry but there are no guarantees."Jeff laid there in shock as he listened to the doctor trying to sound encouraging without promising anything. The hit he took in the head from the pipe had given him a concussion. It had caused hemorrhaging and swelling that was putting pressure against his optic nerve. The temporary part was what scared him, nobody was sure if it would be OK in a week, a month, a year, or maybe never. The doctors considered surgery, but because it could be risky, preferred using medication and time to deal with it for now.They had his eyes bandaged, even though the vision loss was total at this point. There had been some improvement in the three days he had been hospitalized, but not enough to be sure he would make a full recovery. The doctor let him know that if he didn't make significant improvement in the next few days, they would have to consider surgery to relieve the pressure.The blood loss from the chest wound almost killed him, but turned out to be far less serious than the concussion. The cut wasn't too deep, so there wasn't severe muscle damage. The doctor warned him not to try saving any more damsels in distress for a while, but said he would make a full recovery in a relatively short period of time. They thought his condition would keep him there for two or three weeks, if there were no complications from the head injury. After explaining everything that had happened and what to expect, he excused himself. He motioned for Jeff's sister Katy to follow him out of the room.When they got back to his office, the doctor explained everything that was involved with Jeff's injury and his recovery. "Covering the eyes is not essential, but in a case like this there are a few good reasons to consider it. First, he will have complete blindness for a short time and his sight will gradually recover as the swelling recedes. Without the bandages, he will constantly strain to try and see, which can cause severe migraines.""Second, I want him to completely rest with as little stress as possible. The injury to his chest will force him to be immobile, so he'll be here anyway. There's no reason for him to do anything but heal. Third, I'm concerned about the potential for depression. If he sees little or no progress day after day, his chances of slipping into a depressed state will be increased. My best guess would be, we're looking at about three weeks for significant progress, although we'll need to monitor him closely to have a better idea."Katy listened intently and considered everything he said. "I'll go with your recommendations. I know my brother, he isn't known for being patient. It would be best to force him to rest and give him no other options.""Good, then assuming we can treat this without surgery, we should know a lot more in a week or so. We'll keep a close watch on his progress and I'll let you know if there are any changes in his condition."When Katy left with the doctor, Paige took Jeff's hand. "Your sister will be back in just a minute." Her voice became thick with emotion. "I'm so sorry this has happened to you. It's all my fault."Jeff could hear her sobbing. Even though he felt overwhelmed at his situation, the thought of the beautiful young girl blaming herself for his condition was too much."Paige, please don't. If you start crying, then I'll start crying, then the nurse has to come change my bandages."He was rewarded with melodic laughter as she was caught between sniffling and laughing. He also picked up a noise from the far side of the room. It distracted him for a moment, but he decided his mind was playing tricks on him.Jeff started to feel a little uncomfortable. Here he was, sitting with a young woman he didn't know and had no idea what to say to her. "Can you tell me what happened after I passed out?"Paige took a second to gather herself. "While you were telling me the police were on the way, I started hearing the sirens. The guy who hurt you with the knife tried to run, but when he got to the end of the alley, the police cars pulled in front and hit their flood lights. He tried running past us toward the other end, but there was a fence he couldn't get over. You injured the other one's knee so badly, he never got off the ground. He gave up without a fight.""What about the third guy?" Jeff said, remembering the strike he used."The paramedics got there right after the police and did that thing where they cut open the throat so he could breathe; ""You mean a tracheotomy.""Yeah, that's it. They said you collapsed his airway. I guess it was pretty close." Noting Jeff's troubled frown, she added, "Everyone knew it wasn't your fault, you just did what you had to. You were already hurt so badly, I can't believe you were able to do that to him. I wanted to help, but I just couldn't make myself get up. I'm sorry.""Don't be sorry. There's nothing you could have done and if you had gotten hurt I would have felt like it was my fault for barging in there and starting the fight. I want you to know that when I saw what was happening, I called the cops and then thought about what I was going to do before trying to help. I don't want you to think I just ran in there like it was some cowboy movie.I knew it could be dangerous for you if I did the wrong thing, so I tried to come up with a smart way to handle it. When I saw them; " he paused because he didn't want to upset her, "getting more physical with you, I just couldn't wait any more. Are you all right?"Paige answered immediately, "I had a few cuts and bruises, but it wasn't a big deal. It scared me a lot, but my family's been here since it happened. I just fine; thanks to you."She paused for a moment, "Anyway, there was one cop who pulled you off of me. When he saw how badly you were bleeding, he didn't hesitate. He dropped down beside you and put pressure on the cut to stop the bleeding and keep you alive. He refused to move until the paramedics got to you and took over. He's stopped by several times, checking to see if you were going to be OK."She paused, not sure if she should tell him the rest. "You know, you're famous now." Paige paused to see his confused expression. "You've been in the papers, the radio and the TV. You're a hero."Jeff felt himself blush, "Well I don't feel like a hero, I feel like I got hit by a truck. I'm just glad you're OK; " Jeff trailed off as the drugs pushed him back into unconsciousness. Paige sat there holding his hand for several minutes. When she was sure he was out, she leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek."My hero," she said quietly. She looked over at the far end of the room, "Didn't I tell you he was perfect?"Jeff felt himself coming around again. He had drifted in and out of consciousness all day. The drugs were wearing off a little and he could feel his chest throbbing. He moaned and tried to move to alleviate the pain."Are you all right?" he heard Paige ask. "Do you want me to call the nurse?""I'm just a little sore, don't worry about it. What time is it?"

As the presidential inauguration loomed on the horizon in January this year, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office (LPO) published a “year-in-review” article, highlighting accomplishments from 2024 and looking ahead to the future. It noted that the previous four years had been the most productive in the LPO's history. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Office has announced 53 deals totaling approximately $107.57 billion in committed project investment––approximately $46.95 billion for 28 active conditional commitments and approximately $60.62 billion for 25 closed loans and loan guarantees,” it said. Much of the funding for these investments came through the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The LPO reported that U.S. clean energy investment more than doubled from $111 billion in 2020 to $236 billion in 2023, creating more than 400,000 clean energy jobs. The private sector notably led the way, enabled by U.S. government policy and partnerships. “There were 55 deals that we got across the finish line,” Jigar Shah, director of the LPO from March 2021 to January 2025, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast, while noting there were possibly 200 more projects that were nearly supported. “They needed to do more work on their end to improve their business,” he explained. That might have meant they needed to de-risk their feedstock agreement or their off-take agreement, for example, or get better quality contractors to do the construction of their project. “It was a lot of education work,” Shah said, “but I'm really proud of that work, because I think a lot of those companies, regardless of whether they used our office or not, were better for the interactions that they had with us.” A Framework for Success When asked about doling out funds, Shah viewed the term somewhat negatively. “As somebody who's been an investor in my career, you don't dole out money, because that's how you lose money,” he explained. “What you do is you create a framework. And you tell people, ‘Hey, if you meet this framework, then we've got a loan for you, and if you don't meet this framework, then we don't have a loan for you.” Shah noted that the vast majority of the 400 to 500 companies that the LPO worked closely with during his tenure didn't quite meet the framework. Still, most of those that did have progressed smoothly. “Everything that started construction is still under construction, and so, they're all going to be completed,” said Shah. “I think all in all, the thesis worked. Certainly, there are many people who had a hard time raising equity or had a hard time getting to the finish line and final investment decision, but for those folks who got to final investment decision and started construction, I think they're doing very well.” Notable Projects When asked which projects he was most excited about, Shah said, “All of them are equally exciting to me. I mean, that's the beauty of the work I do.” He did, however, go on to mention several that stood out to him. Specifically, he pointed to the Wabash, Montana Renewables, EVgo, and Holtec Palisades projects, which were all supported under the LPO's Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, as particularly noteworthy. Perhaps the most important of the projects Shah mentioned from a power industry perspective, was the Holtec Palisades endeavor. Valued at $1.52 billion, the loan guarantee will allow upgrading and repowering of the Palisades nuclear plant in Covert, Michigan, a first in U.S. history, which has spurred others to bring retired nuclear plants back online. “[It's] super exciting to see our first nuclear plant being restarted, and as a result, the Constellation folks have decided to restart a nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania, and NextEra has decided to restart a nuclear reactor in Iowa. So, it's great to have that catalytic impact,” said Shah.

This episode features professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, Dr. Chad Westphal, discussing his shift from skateboarding to applied math, the usefulness of empathy in the classroom, and the department's first year connecting Wabash students in collaboration with Purdue's National Data Mine Network (Episode 381).

A massive “thermonuclear verdict” against Wabash trailers has increased the stakes in the rough-and-tumble world of trucking litigation. Also, the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show wrapped up three days of fun, festivities and more last week. We'll have a report from the event. And for years, we've heard about so-called chameleon carriers. Now, OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says they're making a comeback – but in a different form. 0:00 – Newscast: Trucking jobs are on the rise 10:12 – “Thermonuclear verdict” makes case for lawsuit reform 24:48 – A quick trip back to the Mid-America Trucking Show 39:32 – Chameleon carriers making a comeback

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This week we are joined by a variety of Wabash College guests to talk all about a few of the upcoming Wabash events that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. Dr. Annie Strader & Julian Jamaal Jones join us to talk about the Artist-in-Residence program and Julian's exhibit: AMEN! Dr. Julio Enriquez Ornelas and Alejandro Cruz talk more about the Latino Community Center and the upcoming cultural events for the month of March. Logan Weilbaker and Josh Campbell dive into the details about the upcoming 12 Angry Men theater production. Listen to learn more about all that the Wabash campus has to offer for events! Email Dr. Annie Strader: stradera@wabash.edu Email Dr. Enriquez Ornelas: enriquej@wabash.edu  Join the box office waitlist for 12 Angry Men: https://www.wabash.edu/boxoffice/  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Please be aware that this conversation contains references to sexual abuse and suicide....Where in your life can you create the conditions for tenderness?...In 1989, Richard Propes left downtown Indianapolis in his wheelchair with $20 in his pocket, a backpack on his wheelchair, and a handful of press releases announcing his "Tenderness Tour." A paraplegic/double amputee born with spina bifida, Propes traveled for 41 days and over 1,000 miles alone around Indiana in an effort to look for good in the world after a life that had been defined by disability, sexual abuse, and the recent suicide of his wife and death of his newborn daughter. He returned from that successful journey determined to break his own cycles of abuse and to do what he could do to make the world a better and safer place for everyone. 35 years later, Propes has traveled over 6,000 miles by wheelchair, raised over $1 million for charitable organizations worldwide, and is living what he calls his "good life." Propes is the founder of the Race Away From Domestic Violence, a 5k event in Indianapolis raising funds for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and is the author of The Hallelujah Life. Propes graduated summa cum laude from Martin University and is a graduate of Bethany Theological Seminary. He's the founder of TheIndependentCritic.com and is a member of the Indiana Film Journalists Association with his reviews carried by Rotten Tomatoes. Richard currently serves as the director of provider services for the Bureau of Disabilities Services (state of Indiana) and has produced a wide variety of fundraising events including poetry readings, concerts, the benefit CD "Give a Girl a Chance," the IndyFringe show "Laughing Sober," and served as executive producer of comic Rick Garrett's comedy DVD "Straight Outta Cowan." Richard has received numerous honors for his violence prevention work and disability advocacy including Indiana Minority Business Magazine's "Champions of Diversity" Award, Indiana's Sagamore of the Wabash, Prevent Child Abuse America's highest honor the Donna J. Stone Award, and the Jefferson Award. Academy Award-qualifying Heartland International Film Festival and Indy Shorts both present the Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award annually to filmmakers whose works exemplify a dedication to social impact. Having beaten cancer twice in the past year, Richard just completed a 160-mile wheelchair ride in September 2024 that raised $115,000 and eliminated nearly $17 million in medical debt for hoosiers.Today, Abbie and Richard discuss the creation and evolution of the Tenderness Tour, un-defining and redefining love, and learning to embrace the beautiful complexity that is interdependence. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't MissHere's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today. HPQ Silicon (TSX-V: HPQ)HPQ Silicon's affiliate, Novacium, has filed a provisional patent for a revolutionary Waste-to-Energy technology that transforms black aluminum dross, a hazardous byproduct, into green hydrogen and valuable solid resources. This innovation not only tackles a long-standing environmental challenge in aluminum recycling but also aligns with global sustainability goals. With the potential to save recyclers up to C$1,500 per tonne of processed waste and reduce carbon footprints, this breakthrough positions HPQ Silicon as a leader in green technologies. North Peak Resources (TSX-V: NPR)North Peak Resources has announced remarkable drilling results at its Prospect Mountain project in Nevada, intersecting 42.7 meters at 2.1 g/t gold, including high-grade sections of 6.7 g/t over 4.6 meters. These results confirm continuous mineralization between the Wabash and Williams trends, signaling the potential for a larger interconnected gold system. North Peak is rapidly advancing its exploration efforts, capturing the attention of the mining and investment community. Scottie Resources (TSX-V: SCOT)Scottie Resources has delivered impressive drilling results at its Blueberry Contact Zone in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, including 7.0 g/t gold over 14.4 meters and 14.66 g/t gold over 4.0 meters. With a strike length now exceeding 1,550 meters, Scottie is on track to release its maiden resource estimate, further solidifying its position as a rising star in one of the world's premier mining regions. Aztec Minerals (TSX-V: AZT)Aztec Minerals has hit bonanza-grade silver at its Tombstone Project in Arizona, including 7,269 gpt silver equivalent over 1.52 meters and a broader zone of 569 gpt silver equivalent over 25.8 meters. These results underscore the exceptional potential of the historic Tombstone silver district, with mineralization open in all directions. Aztec's exploration success signals transformative opportunities for investors. For the latest small-cap news and updates, follow AGORACOM on our podcast. Stay informed about the companies shaping tomorrow's industries.

This episode features the Lloyd B. Howell Professor of Chemistry at Wabash, Dr. Lon Porter, as he discusses his role as facilitator of the annual Celebration of Student Research, as the faculty advisor to the Wabash Dork Club, and his 2016 receipt of the McClain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award (Episode 376).

Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am joined my guest John. He reached out to me after hearing my interview on The Confessionals to ask if I had heard of the story about the white wolf of the Wabash river. Just a few days after talking to me, John had an encounter with some would describe as a pale crawler type creature that swiped its hand down the side of his truck. After looking further into it, he believes it was what was once called a Nalusa Fayala by the Native Americans. It has left a very haunting impression on him with it being so recent.John hosts a TikTok called Myths, Monsters, and Mullets which is now also available over on YouTube and Spotify.http://www.youtube.com/@MythsMonstersandMulletsIf you want to help me out with a little funding towards the documentary I am currently working on for the Mississinewa Triangle, please follow the link below to see about contributing. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinfoiltales/the-mississinewa-triangleTinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes 

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous people in our country. If you look around Chicago, you see echoes of Native American history in names like Washtenaw, Skokie and Wabash. But Indigenous history is often presented from a settler or non-Native perspective. Today, we get into a project out of the Newberry Library called “Indigenous Chicago.” Through art, education and collaboration, its goal is to change the dominant narratives about Chicago's history with the overarching message: Chicago is, and always has been, a Native place. It all began a few years ago with conversations within the Native community. “One of the things we heard over and over again was this issue of invisibility,” said Rose Miron, director of the D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies. “Native community members found that there were far too many people who didn't understand the long history of Chicago as an Indigenous place, but also didn't realize that there was a large contemporary community here today.” “Indigenous Chicago” is a collaboration between representatives of tribal nations and includes multimedia art, oral histories, public programs, educational curriculum and an exhibition. Curious City's Erin Allen spoke with curators Miron and Analú María López, the Ayer Librarian and assistant curator of American Indian and Indigenous Studies.

It's time for Regionals on Indiana Sports Talk! Coach Lovell and Landon Coons are here to keep you updated on all that is happening across the state of Indiana. Coach and Landon talk about Pacers basketball and the Monon Bell Game between Depauw and Wabash. Chris Presley of Indianahighschoolsports.com joins the show to talk about New Pal's 28-21 win over Bishop Chatard in overtime. Steve Kolb of WAXL joins the show to talk about Heritage Hills 50-7 win over North Harrison.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-10:08) – Television face of the Indiana Pacers, Chris Denari, joins Query & Company to preview the pair of home games against the Miami Heat, highlights how Johnny Furphy's confidence has grown in the limited minutes he's played this season, assesses whether Bennedict Mathurin plays better when Tyrese Haliburton is aggressive, and explains the significance of the Monon Bell game with him being a Wabash graduate. (10:08-23:13) – Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback and current Purdue Football Radio Analyst, Mark Hermann, joins Jake Query on Query & Company this afternoon to break down what he has seen from Anthony Richardson this season, assesses which adjustment is more difficult between adjusting the windows that you have at the NFL level to complete passes or adjusting plays or pass protection at the line of scrimmage, and previews Purdue's game tomorrow against Penn State. (23:13-46:49) – The Wake Up Call's Kevin Bowen makes his weekly stop on Query and Company to provide an update on the healthy status for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the weekend. Also, he provides his take on what he wants to see from Anthony Richardson going forward, labels this game as a pivotal one towards their playoff chances, and answers a pair of questions from Robin the Genie about Anthony Richardson's future.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The CEO Project Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Brent Yeagy, the CEO of Wabash, a publicly traded company specializing in transportation and distribution assets, including trailers and digital solutions. Wabash, founded in 1985, operates across manufacturing, service, and distribution locations, generating billions in revenue. The discussion delves into how Wabash differentiates itself through customer-focused, innovative services, including their subscription-based "trailers as a service" product. This approach helps clients with agile capacity without capital ownership, enhancing flexibility and efficiency for logistics companies. They explore how Wabash's offerings like agile trailer pools provide a competitive edge in a traditionally low-margin industry. The CEO also discusses Wabash's joint ventures and lean operational strategies, which extend beyond manufacturing to encompass strategic and innovative business practices, enabling faster deployment and more adaptable processes. Additionally, Schleckser and the CEO discuss navigating the cyclical nature of the transportation industry, with Wabash's lean balance sheet providing a foundation for resilience through economic downturns.

In the final hour of tonight's program, Coach is joined by Pat Boylan of the Indiana Pacers to preview their game tomorrow against the New York Knicks. They also talk about the Indiana Fever hiring Stephanie White back as the head coach. Then, Coach is joined by DePauw football head coach, Brett Dietz, to talk about their 58-7 win over Hiram and preview next week's game against Wabash for the 130th Monon Bell Classic. Later to wrap up the show, Coach is joined by Paul Condry as they recap this week's sectional championship games and look forward to regionals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reb & Minderz recap the weekend of wrestling on pay per view… plus not one, but TWO interviews, first with Madbash Studios' Dickie Wabash, and second with Pro Wrestling Epic's Lenny Mephisto!   JTR Podcast Network Merchandise www.prowrestlingtees.com/jtrpod www.brainbustertees.com/jtr   JTR SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Jumping The Rail Zero1 Shootout Podcast JTR Podcast Network X @JTRPod Zero1 Shootout TikTok Jumping The Rail IG @jumpingtherail   Patreon -patreon.com/JTRPodcastNetwork

Tracy and Kenny Barr became the 7th recipients of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Shepherds House. They both joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to share what it means to them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin Pub on Wabash hosts the show for the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Early Bird Drawing with visits from the restaurant's Joe Rupnik and general manager Roxanne and SHG President Dr. Bill Moredock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Early Bird Drawing for Sacred Heart-Griffin High School is live from Dublin Pub on Wabash with SHG President Dr. Bill Moredock and Director of Advancement Michele Reavy as Sam reads the names of the 20 entries drawn for prizes of $500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features philanthropists and deeply-connected leaders of the newly-formed Wabash Women's Collective, as they share their first impressions of Wabash from their past, their motivation for helping Wabash men, and how to assume a mantle of philanthropic vision and execution (Episode 368).

This episode features the two co-chairs of the recently wrapped Giant Steps capital campaign for Wabash College, Paul and Betty Woolls, Wabash alumnus and honorary alumnae of the class of 1975, discussing viticultural pursuits, acclimating to their own college experiences, and how they met (Episode 367).

On Episode 757 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Wabash National getting hit with a $462 million verdict in a trailer equipment case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the case he calls “The largest strict liability verdict against a trailer manufacturer in US History.”  Here's something scarier than Jason Voorhees this Friday the 13th. Cargo theft is up 49% in the first half of 2024. Overhaul's Danny Ramon breaks down the shocking statistics on an issue many freight executives are calling their biggest supply chain risk. Wireless inductive charging is coming to an EV semitruck near you. InductEV's Weston LaBar drops by to get us up to speed on their new deal with EO Charging.  Plus, Biden administration targets De Minimis exemptions; barge vs. bridge; tank vs. train; and a preview of WHAT THE TRUCK'S?!? new documentary on the drayage community at the SoCal ports.  Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 757 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Wabash National getting hit with a $462 million verdict in a trailer equipment case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the case he calls “The largest strict liability verdict against a trailer manufacturer in US History.”  Here's something scarier than Jason Voorhees this Friday the 13th. Cargo theft is up 49% in the first half of 2024. Overhaul's Danny Ramon breaks down the shocking statistics on an issue many freight executives are calling their biggest supply chain risk. Wireless inductive charging is coming to an EV semitruck near you. InductEV's Weston LaBar drops by to get us up to speed on their new deal with EO Charging.  Plus, Biden administration targets De Minimis exemptions; barge vs. bridge; tank vs. train; and a preview of WHAT THE TRUCK'S?!? new documentary on the drayage community at the SoCal ports.  Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday September 13, 2024 Wabash Faces $462 Million Verdict in Truck-Trailer Crash

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!Larry Hall: A Tale of Twisted Minds and Tragic EndsLarry Hall was, by all outward appearances, an average man. Born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1962, Hall lived a quiet life, working as a janitor and groundskeeper. But beneath this mundane existence lurked a deeply disturbed individual with a penchant for death. Hall's twin brother, Gary, was often seen as the more dominant sibling, while Larry was shy and introverted, traits that some believe may have contributed to his later violent behavior. • Larry had an intense fascination with the Civil War and often participated in historical reenactments. This passion for the past might have been harmless on its own, but for Hall, it became a backdrop for his sinister urges. He began to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, using his reenactments as a cover for stalking and abducting young women.A Trail of TragedyLarry Hall's crimes are as mysterious as they are horrifying. He has been linked to numerous disappearances and murders across the Midwest, but the full extent of his atrocities remains unknown. What makes Hall's case particularly eerie is his ability to evade capture for so long. His method was simple yet effective: Hall would travel from town to town, often coinciding with his reenactment events, and target young women who fit his twisted ideal. • The case that ultimately led to Hall's downfall was the disappearance of 15-year-old Jessica Roach in 1993. Roach was last seen riding her bicycle in Georgetown, Illinois, before vanishing without a trace. Her body was later discovered in a cornfield, showing signs of strangulation. Hall became a suspect after authorities noticed his presence in the area during the time of Roach's disappearance. However, it was Hall's brother, Gary, who provided crucial information that led to Larry's arrest. Gary reported Larry's bizarre behavior and his confessions to multiple murders, which he initially dismissed as mere fantasies.The Confessions and ConvictionsUnder intense questioning, Larry Hall eventually confessed to Jessica Roach's murder and several others. However, his confessions were inconsistent, leading some to believe that he may have been exaggerating his crimes to gain notoriety. Despite this, Hall was convicted of Roach's murder and is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. • But the mystery doesn't end there. Larry Hall's case is riddled with unanswered questions. How many victims were there, really? Was Hall truly the mastermind behind all the crimes he confessed to, or were some of his confessions false? The uncertainty surrounding Hall's case continues to haunt the families of the missing, who may never know the whole truth.Join us each week for a new true crime story on Hitched 2 Homicidesources used for this podcastSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

With Michael Madrox feeling under the weather, Dickie Wabash is here to go solo on this episode of the podski! Dickie dives into a variety of topics from this past wrestling weekend, Funky Munky, what he's been watching, playing and everything else in between! Dickie also reflects on the massive loss he suffered to Team Madrox at Bash In Berlin.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Patreon.com/MadBashStudios-Socials-MadBashStudios.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadBashStudios-MadBash Studios is powered by powered by-Elite Pro Wrestling: www.eliteprofessionalwrestling.com/Venom Energy: https://www.venomenergy.com/Music: "Deep and Dirty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!Unmasking Larry Hall: A Tale of Twisted Minds and Tragic EndsLarry Hall was, by all outward appearances, an average man. Born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1962, Hall lived a quiet life, working as a janitor and groundskeeper. But beneath this mundane existence lurked a deeply disturbed individual with a penchant for death. Hall's twin brother, Gary, was often seen as the more dominant sibling, while Larry was shy and introverted, traits that some believe may have contributed to his later violent behavior. Larry had an intense fascination with the Civil War and often participated in historical reenactments. This passion for the past might have been harmless on its own, but for Hall, it became a backdrop for his sinister urges. He began to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, using his reenactments as a cover for stalking and abducting young women.A Trail of TragedyLarry Hall's crimes are as mysterious as they are horrifying. He has been linked to numerous disappearances and murders across the Midwest, but the full extent of his atrocities remains unknown. What makes Hall's case particularly eerie is his ability to evade capture for so long. His method was simple yet effective: Hall would travel from town to town, often coinciding with his reenactment events, and target young women who fit his twisted ideal. The case that ultimately led to Hall's downfall was the disappearance of 15-year-old Jessica Roach in 1993. Roach was last seen riding her bicycle in Georgetown, Illinois, before vanishing without a trace. Her body was later discovered in a cornfield, showing signs of strangulation. Hall became a suspect after authorities noticed his presence in the area during the time of Roach's disappearance. However, it was Hall's own brother, Gary, who provided crucial information that led to Larry's arrest. Gary reported Larry's bizarre behavior and his confessions to multiple murders, which he initially dismissed as mere fantasies.The Confessions and ConvictionsUnder intense questioning, Larry Hall eventually confessed to Jessica Roach's murder and several others. However, his confessions were inconsistent, leading some to believe that he may have been exaggerating his crimes to gain notoriety. Despite this, Hall was convicted of Roach's murder and is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.     But the mystery doesn't end there. Larry Hall's case is riddled with unanswered questions. How many victims were there really? Was Hall truly the mastermind behind all the crimes he confessed to, or were some of his confessions false? The uncertainty surrounding Hall's case continues to haunt the families of the missing, who may never know the full truth.Join us next week for Part 2 of The True Story of Black Bird, and each week on for new true crime on Hitched 2 Homicide.sources used for this podcastSupport the Show.JOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

This episode features two long-serving medical physicians now entering retirement from their careers at Wabash and beyond, Dr. Scott Douglas '84 and Dr. John Roberts '83, as they discuss the entire community's COVID response, favorite Wabash men and memories, and the fading away of the multi-generational hometown doctor (Episode 365).

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has the latest on the public art project known as the Wasbash Lights that's set to make its debut after10 years of planning. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a musical adaptation of Lewis Carrol's classic Alice in Wonderland. Later in the show, Gary takes you to the Newberry Library to check out a new exhibit on influential Chicago columnist Mike Royko. And I'll talk to a local filmmaker about his latest documentary that follows a candidate's Congressional campaigns.

November 13, 1950 - Phil Harris was in the movie musical "Wabash Avenue" starring Betty Grable and Victor Mature. Here is an original mix of the Lux Radio Theater presentation edited to include Phil Harris as Mike Stanley.

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we spoke with Dr. Julio Enriquez-Ornelas, who is the inaugural Director of Latino Partnerships at Wabash College. For more information about La Alianza and other student clubs/organizations at Wabash, click here.  To learn more about the incoming Wabash Latino Community Center, click here. Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville.

On this edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: We'll bring you an update on how corn and soybean crops are looking across the state. You'll hear from Levi Riggs, who not only owns Riggs Ag Solutions based in Danville—but he's also a country music artist who will be opening for Sawyer Brown at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana on Thursday, August 1st. Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading will take a deeper dive into the USDA's WASDE Report that was released Friday at noon—and how that report impact the grain markets to close out the week. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a look at your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, you'll hear the story of Indiana's “Pickle Town”. Max Troyer is the owner of Sechler's Pickles in St. Joe, Indiana in DeKalb County—which is also home to next weekend's St. Joe Pickle Festival! Max will share the 100-year history of Sechler's Pickles coming up. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

Neil Bemenderfer, a key role player on Purdue's Big Ten title team in 1979, celebrates his 68th birthday with us. The 6-foot-10-inch forward/center from Rochester, Ind., was a backup to All-American center Joe Barry Carroll and played for coaches Fred Schaus and Lee Rose after transferring to Purdue from Vanderbilt.  Bemenderfer went on to have a long career in the legal community, most recently as a civil mediator with a company he founded, The Mediation Group, in Indianapolis. From its website:  Bemenderfer began full-time dispute resolution in 2000. Neil has mediated thousands of cases and has been consistently named one of the top mediators in Indiana. He mediates all civil cases, including serious injury and death, complex commercial disputes and workouts, product liability, employment, construction, real estate, and land use. Besides mediating, Neil also chairs medical panel review proceedings under Indiana's medical malpractice laws and is a regular speaker at seminars and training sessions. He is a Fellow of the American College of Civil Mediators, is consistently recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer (Top 50), and is listed in Best Lawyers in America and The International Who's Who of Commercial Mediation. Born and raised in Rochester, Indiana, Neil attended Purdue University, where he majored in English and played basketball. He was twice awarded the Red Mackey Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence. In 1999, he was named to the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team and is a Sagamore of the Wabash. He is also an instrument-rated pilot.

In this episode the author talks about Miami Chief Richardville and what at one time was one of the most important pieces of real estate in Indiana and the United States, the Forks of the Wabash. From the BookRoad Trips in Northwest IndianaThe Author's WebsiteThe Author on LocalsThe Author on FacebookThe Author on TwitterThe Author on RumbleThe Author on YouTubeThe Author's Amazon Page

Have you explored the Wabash Trace Nature Trail yet? The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is a rail trail that leads riders through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail stretches 63 miles from Council Bluffs to Blanchard. On this episode, Murph chats with Erin and Matt about a fun event that doubles as a fundraiser for the trail. It is the third year for the Wabash Open which is a fun bike ride on the Wabash Trace that includes mini golf stops along the way. Riders play 18 holes during the ride, which starts in Council Bluffs and ends in Mineola. This event takes place June 8, 2024 and the theme this year is all about the Goonies! https://bikeiowa.com/Event/15798/the-wabash-open-3 Episode about the Wabash Trace Nature Trail: https://soundcloud.com/murphology-podcast/episode-78-exploring-the-wabash-trace-nature-trail Tour of the Battenkill Episode: https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-302-tour-of-the-battenkill Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com. www.ragbrai.com www.murphologypodcast.com RAGBRAI LI Registration: ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/

Quinn Chapel is an icon in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood that the community is in the process of restoring. The building sits on the corner of 24th and Wabash. It has a long history of Black activism and was once a station on the Underground Railroad, helping Black people escape enslavement. Reset learns more about this building and renovation project from architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

This episode features this year's Commencement speakers from the class of 2024, Liam Grennon and Benjamin Sampsell, as they discuss their anticipation ahead of the speeches, belonging at Wabash, and reminiscing on their most important lessons learned at Wabash (Episode 362).

Guest: Brent Yeagy, president and CEO, Wabash Topic: Wabash's renaming and reorganization into two business units along with fresh thinking on strategic customer relationships is paying off for the company, which sees broad applications for its EcoNex structural material composites across transportation modes. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features senior forward for Little Giants Basketball Ahmoni Jones, Wabash class of 2024, discussing his struggle in the first year, the impact of the Malcolm X Institute on his sense of belonging, and overcoming the fear in leadership (Episode 359).

A recreation trail connecting Lincoln and Omaha continues to move through the planning process, with the Lower Platte South Natural Resource District seeking input to determine a proposed route. In 2022, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $8.3 million dollars to connect two segments of the MoPac Trail in rural Cass County. Currently, the western portion of the trail ends in the village of Wabash, while the eastern section ends near South Bend, leaving an eight-mile gap.

This episode features the professor and two students of the Governing at Wabash political science course, tracing the history of decision-making at the College over key traditions like mandatory Chapel and the recurring debate over co-education (Episode 356).

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by a variety of Wabash College guests to talk all about a few of the upcoming Wabash events & resources that are open to the entire Crawfordsville Community. (1:00) Leann Parrish, Emily Hall, and Gregory Powers discuss the free math tutoring resource that is available for any students in our community Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm on the 2nd floor of Lilly Library. For more information about math tutoring, email Emily Hall at halle@wabash.edu and contact Leann Parrish at parrishl@wabash.edu  (12:43) Leann Parrish, Owen Lowery, and Annie Strader talk about Owen's art installations on the Wabash Campus and in the Crawfordsville Community. He is a visiting artist that focuses on universal design and really creating curious opportunities for attendees to interact with his art. For my information about Owen's art installations visit: https://www.owenlowery.com/ or https://www.wabash.edu/academics/art/gallery/current  (42:32) Leann Parrish and Kim King II share about the Blackburn Celebrations in February. These celebrations are meant to share and acknowledge the story about John Blackburn and his experience with Wabash College in the 1850s. 21 of Blackburn's family members will be attending these events as a way to honor John. Learn more about the Malcom X Institute of Black Studies here: https://www.wabash.edu/mxibs/ or email Kim King II at kingk@wabash.edu  Find all of these Wabash events as well as many more community events in one easy and convenient location on our Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

 Zachariah Smith is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter from Wabash, Indiana. His infatuation with music was evident at a very young age, and he grew up singing at every opportunity available. Zachariah made his musical debut on the 21st Season of American Idol earlier this year, where his show stopping musical abilities took him all the way to the top 5. Since the show, he has been playing concerts all across the states, including being invited to join Foreigner on their “Farewell Tour” in Nashville, TN. His infectious personality and ability to work a crowd has allowed him to sell out his last 3 concerts. His hit single “American Grace” made it to number 9 on the Country Now iTunes chart. Zachariah just finished recording two originals with his band members at Sweetwater studios in Fort Wayne, which is one of the largest music stores in the United States. Midnight in Mississippi will be available on all platforms on September 1st. This country rock song was written by Zachariah, his wife, and father-n-law. He and his insanely talented band members produced all the instrumentals for this track. They are currently in the process of recording their first album, which will be released in a couple of months. The sky is the limit for this strikingly talented Country Rock artist.https://www.therealzachariahsmith.com/Support the showThanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

Every week, the GoPowercat staff answers subscribers' questions on the Powercat Podcast, but only a few submissions make the show. Now, the GPC staff will answer even more of those questions with this video version of the Powercat Podcast featuring Cole Carmody and Ryan Wallace. Follow @GoPowercat on Twitter Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1! Make sure you subscribe to the Powercat Podcast at your favorite podcast provider, including Apple, Spotify or Amazon. Are you subscribing to the GoPowercat YouTube channel? Come check out our original programming at YouTube.com/GoPowercat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices