The state of the culture

Richard Heene's balloon is held for evidence in the Larimer County Sheriff's evidence area in Fort Collins, Colo., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Will Powers)

I thought the "Colmbus was a no-good bastard" movement had sort of died down, but here it is, as strong as ever:

I'm baaaack!

Bob Dylan has been murdered, and it was a conspiracy:

Bloomington relived Bob Dylan's classics with a traveling group of Indiana musicians called Hoosier Dylan on Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Folksinger-Americana artist Tim Grimm organized the group after he was inspired by Bob Dylan and his caravan of musicians who traveled the northeast and performed in theaters together in the late 1970s.

I guess I see the state's point. Gay marriages aren't recognized here, so it's not exactly logical for a gay couple married elsewhere to seek a divorce here. But that creates a problem:

Gay and lesbian couples from Indiana can get married in more places than ever, but they could face a legal dilemma after they return home.

Aww, man! Just when I had all my plans made:

There must be a saner way than this to support Indiana foster children:

This week's sign that End Times are near:

A Warwickshire woman has changed her name to include 'Michael Jackson' in honour of the late pop legend.

Marina Jane Michael Jackson, of Warwick, said she had been a life-long fan of the star and his death prompted her to take his name by deed poll.

She says all her friends think "it's a little crazy." Nah, Mikey, I'll bet nothing you do really surprises them.

Another modern tragedy exposed:

Oh, for goodness' sake:

While weddings may bring to mind images of white, the color "green" is also becoming part of the big day for couples who want more eco-friendly celebrations.

Demand for sustainable weddings has grown across the country, including in Indiana, as more couples strive to make their events more like their everyday lives.