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Energy act will hurt Indiana's economy
August 3, 2009
A deeply concerning piece of legislation has just recently slipped through the [U.S.] House of Representatives. Although
the American Clean Energy and Security Act has an appealing name and is created to improve our environment, in actuality,
its passing through the Senate will cause dire problems for Hoosiers.
MoreALTOM: A voice of reason amid the craze over social media
August 3, 2009
Tim AltomNow there are hordes of Web sites in every industry,
for every region. If you use your site to attract business, you’re a snowflake in the world’s biggest blizzard.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: In 'Smoke on the Mountain,' Sanders family shines
August 3, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, more smoke on the same mountain at Beef & Boards and time going slowly at the Phoenix.
MoreDINING: I Love Sushi feeds raw fish ardor
August 3, 2009
Andrea Muirragui DavisWhen we chose our review theme for August—The “I”s Have It—I jumped at the
chance to try I Love Sushi.
MoreSURF THIS: Been avoiding Twitter? Time to reconsider
August 3, 2009
Jim Cota"Do you tweet?" The answer for you (and your business) needs to be, “Yes, I do.”
MoreHICKS: Structural unemployment not always a burden
August 3, 2009
Mike HicksA few weeks ago, a couple of my economist colleagues took issue with the phrasing in one of my columns. In a rare turn
of events, they are right, and I was wrong.
MoreBENNER: NCAA move keeps paying dividends for Indiana
August 3, 2009
Bill BennerTen years ago this week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association opened the doors to its new headquarters in White River
State Park.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Thrill parks offer rides of our lives
July 27, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, three of my fellow IBJ scribes join me in picking our favorite area amusement park rides
MoreWOJTOWICZ: Stimulus is expanding small-biz lending
July 27, 2009
Jean WojtowiczThe economic stimulus package allocated $375 million to the U.S. Small
Business Administration so it could offer more generous terms to small-business borrowers.
MoreBENNER: French Lick could become wealthy golfers' paradise
July 27, 2009
Bill BennerOn the eve of the U.S. Senior Open Golf Championship that will be played at Carmel’s Crooked Stick Golf Club, designer
Pete Dye’s first great masterpiece, I was fortunate to be invited to play his latest creation and maybe one of his greatest.
MoreFEIGENBAUM: Historic milestone in gambling industry approaches
July 27, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumIndiana has made billions on gambling in nearly two decades, funding key programs, cutting excise and property taxes, and
avoiding tax hikes. The state has seen more than $2 billion in investment without any government incentives,
and more dollars committed in our history than by any industry outside of steel, power and autos.
MoreMARCUS: Will children make good leaders?
July 27, 2009
Morton MarcusAs a quiet person, I am not likely to intrude when I run across egregious wrongs. Most often I let dastardly deeds go without
comment. Someday, I hope, I will overcome this character defect and stand up in opposition to wrongdoers.
MoreFELDMANN: Don't seek attention, generate it
July 27, 2009
Derrick FeldmannIn case after case, we see businesses and not-for-profit organizations launching initiatives, holding
events and undertaking other activities for the sole purpose of “awareness raising.” And
in case after case, we see that the public failed to respond the way the organization expected.
MoreIndianapolis Public Schools needs more than it gets
July 27, 2009
This year will be our 18th year as IPS parents. My husband and I are college graduates, upper-middle
class. He is employed full time and I’m self-employed part-time. We chose to stay in IPS
and try to make a difference for the many classmates that have no one rooting for them at home.
MoreBenner column provides hope
July 27, 2009
Thanks for writing such a wonderful column, full of hope and encouragement to those of us who could use
a little of that right now.
MoreEDITORIAL: Wishard's smart planning shields taxpayers
July 27, 2009
IBJ StaffA referendum this fall on Wishard Health Services’ plans to build a $754 million hospital will tell a lot about the
mood—and savvy—of Marion County voters. In this economy, and with government at all levels strapped
for cash, the knee-jerk reaction might be to reject such a proposal.
MoreMAURER: My rascal cousin is back in space
July 27, 2009
Mickey MaurerAt precisely 6:03 p.m. July 15, space shuttle Endeavor blasted off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center for
its scheduled linkup with the International Space Station. My cousin, Indiana astronaut David Wolf, is on board.
MoreHICKS: What happened in California could happen here
July 27, 2009
Mike HicksCalifornia can no longer sustain its government. This is the lesson for Indiana.
MoreDINING: The Eiteljorg cafe where soup is always on
July 27, 2009
Lou HarryIf all outdoor dining were as comfortable and stress-free as Sky City Cafe's, maybe I'd do it more often.
MoreSKARBECK: Growth of private trading should have us all worried
July 27, 2009
Ken SkarbeckIt is ironic that in the aftermath of the credit crunch, with investors calling for more market transparency from Wall Street,
opaque trading markets are thriving.
MoreHETRICK: Visiting Alaska, and sticking final pin in the map
July 27, 2009
Bruce HetrickIn my parent's basement hangs a map of the United States stuck with multicolored push pins showing where they've lived
and visited. Until a few weeks ago, there were pins in every state but one.
MoreBENNER: Mom and Lance Armstrong had cancer in common
July 20, 2009
Bill BennerA few years ago, when cyclist extraordinaire Lance Armstrong was in the midst of his phenomenal seven
straight Tour de France titles, those yellow Livestrong bands seemed ubiquitous. But when Armstrong left
competitive cycling, gradually those rubber yellow bands faded from view. I kept wearing mine, however, to remind me of the
courage of my mother, Emma.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Abe Lincoln is back at Spencer County theater
July 20, 2009
Lou HarryAfter I discovered it one summer, Lincoln Amphitheatre quickly became one of my favorite theaters in the state. Nestled
in a state park in Spencer County, the covered-but-still-outdoor theater’s anchoring attraction was a show about young
Abraham Lincoln, who spent his formative years just yards away.
MoreDINING: We'll take sushi over cigars, now and Zen
July 20, 2009
Andrea Muirragui DavisThis week, our exploration of the city’s cultural district dining took us to Mass Ave, where the culinary cultural
offerings just might outnumber the artsy fartsy stuff. Our destination: Bu Da Lounge (429 Massachusetts Ave., 602-3643), which
bills itself as an Asian-inspired cigar bar but is generating buzz for its sushi selection.
MoreSTYLE: New retailers add dimension to canal-side shopping
July 20, 2009
Gabrielle PoshadloAlong with the debut of this new column, focusing on style in Indy and beyond, comes a Broad Ripple shopping
shuffle, where the reorganization of two mainstays has given way to new life along the canal.
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First, let me say that I love the idea of communities being self-sufficient and people in the community not needing cars, living, working and shopping all in their neighborhood. To sum it up; I love good urban planning and hate urban sprawl. However, there are two reasons that I am against this development. First, this building doesn't fit. Density can occur in Ripple by building up top the street and better use of land. The scale of this project should be downtown. Secondly, I would be willing to bet that if a whole foods in Ripple is built, the Nora store would be closed. Here's my reasoning. The Nora Whole Foods expansion plans have been put on hold. I'm guessing they are waiting to see what happens with the Ripple proposal. Communities next to each other should work together to end sprawl and not work against each other and take other neighbors assets. Develop something both communities can be proud of and will attract more development and density. There's my soap box for the day.
My apologies, Lou - it was the Indy Star that printed cost for entertaining "celebrities" during Indy 500. Sorry for confusing the always timely IBJ with Indy's Gannett reprint news source.
That's fine if you want a grocery store that has festivals and live music. I guess with the prices they charge, they can afford to host such activities. As for me, I choose to spend my money more wisely and if I want to go to a festival or a concert, I will pay for that separately - not through my grocery bill.
TIF is not just to attract development but to attract a higher use for that development. Carmel wisely is using TIF for numerous public parking garages. Asphalt seas of parking pay little taxes and bring even less value to a commercial area. Also density is what is going to save Indy and Broad Ripple. The days of trying to compete with burbs are long gone.
The Prestige was an awesome movie.