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Partying like it’s 2013
May 4, 2013
John Ketzenberger / Special to IBJEven after the Great Recession and throughout the stubborn economic recovery, it’s getting harder to recall when Indiana’s
fiscal house was a shambles.
MoreRACE: Indianapolis needs standards for its Capitol District
May 4, 2013
Bruce Race / Special to IBJOur state capitol building is surrounded by utilitarian streets and inappropriate development.
MoreHicks: The real cause of brain drain? Quality of life
May 4, 2013
Mike HicksBrain drain is a genuine problem in Indiana. But instead of slowing this trend, our higher education financing policies accelerate
this problem by pushing more students into majors that are in demand elsewhere.
MoreSkarbeck: Research error reignites stimulus vs. debt debate
May 4, 2013
Ken SkarbeckEconomic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen
Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
MoreFEIGENBAUM: Statehouse looks to Pence and his mighty pen
May 4, 2013
Ed FeigenbaumIndianapolis government bill among those the governor must decide to accept or reject.
MoreDINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none
May 4, 2013
Lou HarryFirst in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
MoreCOTA: Website helps with difficult but important conversation
May 4, 2013
Jim CotaThe Conversation Project sparks discussion of end-of-life issues.
MoreBENNER: IndyCar must kiss the past goodbye, embrace bold ideas
May 4, 2013
Bill BennerRobin Miller pronounced the idea of a season-ending race on the Speedway’s road course as the dumbest of all the dumb
things that have happened over the years. I respectfully disagree.
MoreALTOM: The closing words in most emails aren't worth the trouble
May 4, 2013
Tim AltomElectronic communication isn't the same as a hand-written letter, so traditional sign-offs don't usually work.
MoreSOUDER: Pence, Long, Bosma swing differently at political curveballs
May 4, 2013
Mark Souder / Special to IBJEarly in the season in baseball, you can be leading the league in home runs because you can really hit a fastball, even if
you can’t hit a curveball. But in the major leagues, soon all you will see is curveballs. You either adjust or you are
gone.
MoreISO editorial unfounded
May 4, 2013
I am surprised to find the IBJ [April 22 editorial] calling something bad business without having done any real research
to find out if the action it scorns is really bad business.
MoreDANIELS: College grads must rise to the moment
May 4, 2013
Mitchell DanielsWe meet in a time of continued economic stagnation. Economic growth in 2012 was a depressing 1.5 percent, half the historic
average. Three million fewer Americans are employed than when this so-called recovery began. Economic inequality is growing,
and unprecedented trillions in transfer payments have not reversed the trend. It was well said that, "We need a recovery
from this recovery."
MoreIndiana University-Kokomo in good hands
May 4, 2013
“Charges flew after IU-Kokomo chancellor’s sudden exit” [April 22] contradicts the reality of our experience.
MoreDAVIS: Prosperity focus lost amid cordiality
May 4, 2013
Kathy Davis / Special to IBJKeep the hope alive, I tell myself, keep the hope alive.
MoreBOEHM: Tax cuts at the expense of investment
May 4, 2013
Ted Boehm / Special to IBJThe debate over cutting the state income tax was settled for this year, but the subject isn’t put to rest.
MoreMADISON: Good leaders, swine mix at Statehouse
May 4, 2013
James H. Madison / Special to IBJ“We are governed by swine,” Meredith Nicholson lamented.
MoreMASSON: The irrationality of welfare drug testing
May 4, 2013
House Bill 1483, which required drug tests for recipients of public assistance, passed the House 78-17 and the Senate 38-12,
but failed at the 11th hour in conference committee. However, given the level of support, it can be expected to return in
future sessions.
MoreBOHANON: Who's afraid of a super-majority?
May 4, 2013
Cecil Bohanon / Special to IBJWith the Governor’s Mansion in tow and a super-majority in both houses of the Legislature, Republicans seemed poised
to impose radical change on the state.
MoreSADLER: CIB goes wobbly at the negotiating table
May 4, 2013
Doris Anne Sadler / Special to IBJThe Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board seemed to forget that it spends tax dollars when it approved a $2 million expenditure
for two new suites at Lucas Oil Stadium.
MoreMURPHY: The problem isn't the field, but irrelevant academicians
May 4, 2013
The question is not whether political science was ever, or is now, relevant.
MoreWEINZAPFEL: Big challenges make political science as apt as ever
May 4, 2013
Jonathan WeinzapfelIf we want to know how to find and agree on solutions to the challenges of the day and how to get them implemented, the study
of political science is incredibly important.
MoreLANOSGA: Why the media obsess over awards
May 4, 2013
Gerry Lanosga / Special to IBJThe news business is in the thick of contest season. You’ve probably noticed.
MoreGARRISON: No, terrorism really is an Islam problem
May 4, 2013
Greg Garrison / Special to IBJWhen U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan waded through a room full of fellow soldiers, gunning down a score or more and murdering
13, he was heard continually yelling "Allahu Akbar"—a close translation of which is something like, "Allah
is great."
MoreSHELLA: Bombings leave us with new realities
May 4, 2013
Jim Shella / Special to IBJThe Boston Marathon bombing is a tragedy that hit close to home. It will continue to hit close to home.
MoreWESTERHAUS-RENFROW: More black men in college than in prison
May 4, 2013
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow / Special to IBJMy children grew up in an autocratic household with non-negotiable expectations. “You will make your bed before you
go to school.” “You will respect your elders and teachers.” And the biggest mandate, “You will
go to college.”
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In my opinion the estridge companies are crooks. They filed bankruptcy on their 'track housing' side of the business two weeks before they closed on one of my clients' homes. When my client first interviewed Estridge as a builder 6 months before, they specifically ASKED about the solvency of their business, knowing that some builders were struggling. Estridge truly misrepresented their financial situation at that time. I suppose I am more unhappy with the whole system than I am with the builder because what the heck==you can file bankruptcy on 'track homes' but still keep building and make money off of 'custom built' homes??? How ridiculous! They are all homes. How can a company be allowed to bilk thousands of dollars from their subcontractors but still be allowed to build houses?? they should have been made to pay back all their unpaid contractors before being allowed to profit from building any more houses! This alone makes them and the system crooks in my eyes. I would never build an estridge home and I would not recommend for my clients either. If they were truly 'bankrupt' how could they afford to keep building homes anyway??? The whole system needs fixed.
I live a couple blocks east of the Angie's campus and my house is assessed for ~$160,000. If I could get that amount, let alone $384,000 (a 140% bonus), I'd sell in a minute. Either Angie's stockholders just got fleeced, or Angie's is getting about a 58% discount on their property taxes, if these properties are actually worth what they paid Mr. Oesterle for them. Which do you think is the case?
Perhaps the IMA board is really to blame! They agreed to hire Charles. They can't seemingly find donors among themselves, or bring in new blood that will support the museums operating budget with an expanded museum and money to provide curators with something to do (ie buy art). The headlines of disarray at the museum and mass firings are hurting the reputation of the museum for some time to come. If people on the board had misgivings, perhaps they shpuld have more forcefully opposed efforts that they have seemingly been unable to fund, like expansion and the costs it has created!
See, I told u Indyman and Dipsicle....this 8 days is overkill. It's barely worth a weekend....great job Tony George! Your dream has been fulfilled....he fans want the I r l back. Thats how good it was.....and that sucked.
I have been in training for a short time now but right off I can see that safety and quality are the number one issues, my experience as of late has been a positive one, the employees along with Jeff the plant manager and the operation supervisor as well as the engineers are a highly motivated group of people, what an asset for the area to have and for company's in need of a quality metal products.