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WIEGAND: School competition good for community
December 5, 2009
Kurt WiegandIt’s vitally important to have innovative, competitive and successful
school options available to attract and retain middle-class families in the neighborhoods.
MoreLiteracy is a lifelong gift
December 5, 2009
It was with great interest that I read Morton Marcus’ [Nov. 30] column encouraging us to spend responsibly this holiday
season, and to “give a check to your local adult literacy program.” It was with added delight when I read Theresa
Rhodes’ column on the same page suggesting that readers consider volunteering by “helping an adult learn to read.
MoreHICKS: Scandal may put chill on global-warming research
December 5, 2009
Mike HicksA long series of leaked or hacked e-mails strongly indicate that several prominent climate scientists have hidden data, conspired
to hide unfavorable findings, and doctored scientific evidence.
MoreMARCUS: Grandson learns facts of Hoosier life
December 5, 2009
Morton MarcusMy grandson, Nathaniel, recently had his first birthday. Soon thereafter, I took him to a doughnut shop to teach
him the facts of life. If he is to become an adult Hoosier, there are things he must learn.
MoreSKARBECK: Even more investigations increase market cynicism
November 28, 2009
Ken SkarbeckAs if Wall Street needs another black eye, an expanding probe into insider trading threatens to elevate public cynicism
over whether there’s a level playing field in public markets and raise skepticism about the ability of regulators to
police them.
MoreHICKS: New breast cancer recommendation not supported
November 28, 2009
Mike HicksUnder the current proposal, the same type of groups that made the CDC's recommendations will outline guidelines about which
treatment will be offered under a government program.
MoreDINING: Appetizing name raises restaurant expectations
November 28, 2009
Andrea Muirragui DavisWhen you name your restaurant Oh Yumm! Bistro, you've set the bar pretty high.
MoreBENNER: Should franchise records of Baltimore, Indy really mix?
November 28, 2009
Bill BennerWhen Colts tight end Dallas Clark made that one-handed touchdown catch, moving him past the legendary Baltimore Colt John
Mackey, questions once again arose.
MoreRHODES: Volunteering offers huge payback
November 28, 2009
Theresa Farrington RhodesOn any given day in Indianapolis, hundreds of people will volunteer their time tutoring children, stocking food pantry
shelves, raising funds and providing leadership for not-for-profit organizations that are making a difference in our community.
MoreMeeting Palin was honor
November 28, 2009
My family and I don’t follow sports. We don’t know current actors or
television shows. What excites us is conservative politics.
MoreEDITORIAL: Airport vendors deserve a break
November 28, 2009
IBJ StaffConcessionaires at Indianapolis International Airport are asking the Airport Authority for relief from a policy that requires
them to price their goods at a level
consistent with what consumers pay at non-airport retailers. We agree the airport shops need a break.
MoreMAURER: Mayor Ballard's rules going up in smoke
November 28, 2009
Mickey MaurerMayor Greg Ballard published his book “The Ballard Rules” in 2005. Apparently, the rules do not apply
to Ballard.
MoreMARCUS: 'Tis the season to spend responsibly
November 28, 2009
Morton MarcusInitially, I was going to write this week about the innumerable foolish purchases we could make this holiday season. As
I looked through the Sunday newspaper, I felt overwhelmed by the advertisements that offered such deliciously dumb items as
a singing toothbrush holder.
MoreHETRICK: Let's make Thanksgiving a year-round concept
November 21, 2009
Bruce HetrickFew of us fare well on our own accord. So when as the last time you surprised someone with gratitude?
MoreEDITORIAL: Hardball tactics put City Market tenants in a bind
November 21, 2009
IBJ StaffMayor Greg Ballard can’t have it both ways with City Market.
MoreMARCUS: Citizens unite to halt progress
November 21, 2009
Morton MarcusHerbert Hubert is an attorney with Hem Haw Hack and Hew. We met at the local Hot Java. He wanted to solicit my participation
in a variety of causes with a common theme.
MoreFELDMANN: Put customer interest before revenue
November 21, 2009
Derrick FeldmannUnderstanding the customer and his or her motivation is priceless, but it’s
old-school and just half of the solution. The other half, making it easy
for the customer to engage, is what sets growing organizations apart from stagnant ones.
MorePatachou should respect community
November 21, 2009
At 49th and Pennsylvania, Café Patachou seeks to expand, open a new pizzeria, and use much of the public sidewalk
for proposed outside seating.
MoreIt's time to step up
November 21, 2009
Tough times are real
and challenging to navigate. But, if we are honest, we have to admit that those of us fortunate to have jobs have an advantage
in tough times.
MoreHICKS: Nutritional poverty plagues land of plenty
November 21, 2009
Mike HicksIt is not sufficient merely to provide sustenance; we need to teach folks how and what to eat.
MoreCourtrooms indeed inspire awe
November 21, 2009
I enjoyed [Mickey Maurer’s Nov. 17] column. As an undergraduate student at IUPUI, working full-time and going to
school full-time, I visited the moot court room at the old law school building on New York Street from time to time for inspiration
and to remind myself of the goal.
MoreYou can have fun in smoke-filled bar
November 21, 2009
I’ve reached the zenith of my life—the esteemed publisher of IBJ has labeled me “clueless”
[in his Nov. 9 column].
MoreEditorial unfairly portrayed schools
November 21, 2009
[The Nov. 9 editorial] was the most offensive, mean-spirited, inaccurate and biased piece of muckraking I’ve seen in
20 years as an IBJ reader.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: A new attraction wants to drum up business
November 21, 2009
Lou HarryThoughts on Rhythm! Discovery Center and Bands of America.
MoreDINING: Taking a chance on a casino buffet at Indiana Live!
November 21, 2009
Lou HarryIndy's closest casino has revamped its dining offerings. We take a taste.
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Can IBJ please stop referring to this property as "Kessler Mansion"? What a ridiculous title for the biggest, bloated, blight in our city. It's not a mansion. At best, it's an ideal site to shoot low-budget porn. Ahhh! Another business use!
Its stories like these that prove that a Ball State diploma is worth less than the paper that its printed on. A real institution of higher learning would have taken care of this long ago. No way should this crap be taught in a SCIENCE class.
It is such a shame that King Ballard has made Indianapolis into Chicago south with all of the rampant corruption.
How many of these 1,259 bills were actually heard and voted on on the floor vs how many were shot down in committee?
When a an arrogant young guy with essentially no experience and no qualifications for the job, was dropped into an Administrator position out of nowhere by his "mentor" in the Mayor's office things seemed fishy. Sometimes things are what they seem.