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The root of Indiana's myriad problems
November 22, 2010
Comments(37)Longtime economist Morton Marcus says the objective truth is that Indiana is in decline. He also insists the solution is a
change in the culture, not just job creation.
MorePrepare for a (good) schools arms race
November 11, 2010
Comments(8)Imagine a future in which Indiana school districts bid up salaries for star teachers to $100,000 or more to develop a district
specialty in a field like science or math, and cause students to excel.
MoreFilling Fong's outsized shoes at Butler
November 8, 2010
Comment(1)University trustees will ask the next president to continue building on The Butler Way.
MorePrivatized economic development still controversial
October 11, 2010
Comments(2)Indiana's system collects mixed reviews as candidates for governor in other states criticize their public agencies.
MoreBayh likely to run for governor, party official says
September 7, 2010
Comments(14)Marion County Democratic chief Ed Treacy expects an announcement after the first of the year.
MoreIndiana bombs in rankings of 'new economy' states
August 25, 2010
Comments(8)State has a dire future if Business Facilities' latest lists are any indication.
MoreMarket losses hammer Indiana colleges
August 16, 2010
Comments(0)Three institutions flagged by U.S. Department of Education financial responsibility test.
MoreDePauw's tricky decision
August 3, 2010
Comments(14)Was spurning Carmel hazing suspect the right call?
MoreExpert: The end to sedentary lifestyles is in sight
July 15, 2010
Comments(0)Physical and mental problems tied to inactivity are pushing both government and the private sector to force changes, Bradford
Woods chief says.
MoreAn ode to utility workers
July 13, 2010
Comment(1)They're some of the most stable people in the state, a new study shows.
MoreMerit pay fireworks in the next General Assembly?
June 4, 2010
Comments(5)A Republican takeover might spark a run at teacher merit pay and even right-to-work legislation.
MoreDownstream problems with professionals
June 2, 2010
Comments(7)Should engineers be required to spend time in repair shops, and architects with the lunch bucket crowd?
MoreThe perils of measuring 'success'
May 10, 2010
Comments(0)A philanthropy expert thinks donors could unwittingly undermine their dollars and time by insisting on too much documentation.
MoreAre teachers unions the new UAW?
April 15, 2010
Comments(18)The Indiana State Teachers Association might shoot itself in the foot in its standoff with the state’s school chief.
MoreWill Tony Bennett's school reforms hurt struggling students?
April 8, 2010
Comments(9)A plan to get more parents interested in their children’s performance in school and reward good teachers might inadvertently
strip resources from students who most need the help most.
MoreWhere Fong should take Butler next
April 5, 2010
Comment(1)Butler president should pounce on the outpouring of basketball publicity, former IUPUI chancellor urges.
MoreAre branch-campus degrees as good?
April 1, 2010
Comments(10)Debating whether stigmas should be attached to sheepskins from university outposts.
MoreA tip for getting into vet school
March 31, 2010
Comment(1)Like cattle, hogs and other big farm animals? You’re now considered a diversity candidate.
MoreWhat universities can learn from a steel mill
March 12, 2010
Comments(0)Steel Dynamics is highly competitive partly because employees are compensated on how much money they save. Should Purdue and
other universities take notice?
MoreEducation by statistics
February 10, 2010
Comments(4)Inconceivable as it might sound, will the increasing focus on academic performance in public schools give private schools
a run for their money? It wouldn't be the first time statistics upset an apple cart.
MoreIndy turns architectural corner
February 8, 2010
Comment(1)A Ball State architect thinks Indianapolis residents will like what they see in the new J.W. Marriott hotel downtown and beat
drums for more interesting buildings.
MoreTwo recipes to improve Indy
January 26, 2010
Comments(2)City father and Indiana Pacers chief Jim Morris says Indianapolis will rise or fall depending on how well the city nurtures
children and connects with the world. So, how are we doing?
MoreOsteopathy and Indiana Wesleyan
January 15, 2010
Comments(8)The Indiana Osteopathic Association passed over a virtually certain $75 million in startup funding from Indiana Wesleyan University
to choose Marian University for its new osteopathic college.
MoreThe other two elite colleges
January 13, 2010
Comments(22)Debating why Earlham and Taylor grads don't take their places alongside peers from DePauw and Wabash.
MoreOutsiders as school superintendents
January 8, 2010
Comments(0)A change in rules for school administrators opens the door to people outside the traditional education establishment.
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Lauren: I reported BJ's plans based on their filing for construction permits. Of course, it's possible the plans fell through. Will update if I can find out more.
This weekend the Indianapolis School of Ballet performed Russian Treasures at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater for huge, enthusiastic crowds. This group of young people, returning students and young guest artists did fantastic performances of Balanchine's Valse-Fantaisie, Swan Lake Act II, Raymonda Act III and Allegro Vivace. I was blown away by the professionalism and energy of this school, which is on the caliber with most professional companies. If you're looking for great dancing and production value, this downtown venue is worth seeing and supporting.
Are they indeed going up there? I was told by BJ's directly they had no new stores planned in the area...
The article mentions that Indiana casinos are losing revenue to Ohio and Illinois casinos, but neglects to mention that those regional competitors are smoke-free for worker health.
In other words, Indiana's smoke-filled casinos are losing revenue to smoke-free competitors - without a local or statewide clean air law in Indiana to blame for it. Meanwhile, Indiana's casino workers, in order to provide for their family in a tough economy, must face the health hazards of secondhand smoke on a daily basis including cancer, heart disease, COPD, and many other preventable diseases, and associated healthcare costs.
Indiana lawmakers should take a cue from states like Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts and ensure that casino jobs don't sicken the very people those jobs are intended to help. Even sophisticated casino ventilation systems do not protect people from the serious health hazards of secondhand smoke.
Some bump day, huh? Why were Loyd and Hamilton not allowed to run? Both say they had rides. It must be all part of the Vision. The good news is no traffic and plenty of room to stretch out. It would be nice if someone picked up some trash, there was so much trash in the Paddock Penthouse yesterday it looked like a Hulman George family reunion.