Stories tagged with "bad habits"

Pacers can't recover after dismal first half by Mike Wells

NEW ORLEANS — The Indiana Pacers continue to prove that bad habits are hard to break. They should have a learned a long time ago that they’re not good enough to decide... – Feb 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Oprah's 'best life' wasn't easy by indystar

After 1 year, author finds her own life, habits fit best Oprah Winfrey calls it living your “best life.” So Robyn Okrant decided to live hers by the talk-show... – Feb 09, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Books

Friends play key role in keeping fitness resolutions by Barb Berggoetz

When it comes to our health, the battle between good and bad behavior wages within us and throughout our circle of friends and relatives. Sometimes, it’s that little... – Dec 30, 2009 at 10:40 PM in Health & Fitness

Pacers blow big lead in 4th, lose to Knicks by Mike Wells

Win streak ends at 5 after offense suffers collapse As their lead stretched into double digits midway through the fourth quarter, it looked as though the Indiana Pacers were about... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Pacers

Start from scratch to straighten up closet by indystar

Like a drug intervention, a closet reorganization can force a pack rat to confront long-term bad habits. If you suffer from pack-ratitis, it’s time for a cold-turkey closet... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Wildcats look to break free from mediocrity by Nat Newell

Many high school football teams choose a pithy slogan that often ends up looking better on a T-shirt than the scoreboard. The Lawrence North senior class, however, backed up its... – Aug 05, 2009 at 8:51 PM in High school football

Listen Up: Maxwell re-emerges with maximum effect by USA Today

Clearly, a guy who takes eight years between albums is concerned less about speed than endurance. On BLACKsummers'night (* * * ½ out of four), his first full-length studio... – Jul 06, 2009 at 10:38 PM in Entertainment

New company encourages new graduates by indystar

Craig Royal and Michael Keleher started Royal United Mortgage in January 2008 — when the only news about the industry was bad news. “People thought we were crazy for... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Bringing hope into the classroom by indystar

For anyone who cares about urban education, these are, believe it or not, promising times. Across Indianapolis, charter schools are providing inspired choices for many families. In... – Apr 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Pacers take 'steps back' in setback by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — Now is not the time for the Indiana Pacers to resort to some of their bad habits. They must think otherwise, because that’s what they did in the second half... – Mar 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWE-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•One of the benefits of moving past the... – Feb 24, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Entertainment

What's new by indystar

Do you plan on doing some long-distance driving this winter? If so, you might want to plan ahead. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests you first get your... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Living

Frugality is cool again by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Have you heard the phrase "New Frugality"? If you haven't yet, it's a good bet you will.With unemployment rates up and the country officially in a recession, frugality is... – Dec 10, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Living

Defense woes return for Pacers by indystar

SAN ANTONIO -- The Indiana Pacers relapsed into one of their bad habits in a 106-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night at AT&T Center.The Pacers, who are putting an... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports