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EDITORIAL: CEOs should buy their own perks
May 18, 2013
It’s no secret that CEOs of public companies make a lot of money.<br><br>And in general, they earn it: It
takes talent, hard work and vision to oversee thousands of employees, answer to impatient shareholders, guard against competitive
threats, and keep the trains running on time, particularly at behemoths like Eli Lilly and Co., WellPoint Inc., Cummins Inc.
and Simon Property Group Inc.
MoreBENNER: Cricket-loving Mayor Ballard might be ahead of his time
May 18, 2013
Bill BennerThe stakes are lower, but the odds higher, compared with previous mayors who took risks with sports.
MoreDINING: Sandwich shop Fresco no mere supermarket sidebar
May 18, 2013
Lou HarryThird in a month-long series of Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: In Indy Opera’s ‘Flying Dutchman,’ strong voices almost drowned by overdone visuals
May 18, 2013
Lou HarrySeason closer tackled Wagner's large-scale seafaring tale. Plus, thoughts on ‘4000 Miles’ at the Phoenix Theatre.
MoreALTOM: When it comes to big purchases, don’t follow the crowd
May 18, 2013
Tim AltomThe most popular tech product isn't necessarily the one that is best for your business.
MoreMORRIS: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help
May 18, 2013
Greg MorrisObama's troubles might save us from his heavy-handed, second-term agenda.
MoreHicks: Firing of Heritage researcher shows cowardice
May 18, 2013
Mike HicksA recent study by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, sheds a great deal of light on the sausage mill of policy
research, and the courage and integrity of the process of policy research altogether.
MoreSkarbeck: Financial markets brace for era of social media
May 18, 2013
Ken SkarbeckTwo recent episodes have regulators scrutinizing the role social media plays in the investment markets.
MoreSpate of banking mergers may be just the beginning
May 18, 2013
Greg AndrewsFirst Merchants Corp. CEO Michael Rechin thinks a wave of bank mergers is coming—driven by financial institutions’
quest to increase profits in an environment where super-low interest rates continue to squeeze margins.
MoreDINING: New yogurteria eschews parlour trappings for lounge atmosphere
May 11, 2013
Lou HarrySecond in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
MoreEDITORIAL: Where next for mass transit in Indianapolis?
May 11, 2013
IBJ StaffFrustration on the part of mass transit proponents was palpable last month when the Indiana Senate shunted the matter to a
summer study committee after the House had approved a bill with strong bipartisan support.
MoreRUSTHOVEN: Bowen lived, governed with character
May 11, 2013
Peter J. Rusthoven / Special to IBJEarly this month saw the passing of Otis Bowen, among the most admired, respected governors in Indiana history. Tributes following
his death have been gratifying and well-deserved.
MoreDRESSLAR: Extremists hindering Common Core
May 11, 2013
David Dresslar / Special to IBJControversy over education policy is normal for the General Assembly, but this session’s pointless rancor over Common
Core State Standards has only hindered progress in teaching our children and building our communities.
MoreHicks: Root cause of suffering labor market elusive
May 11, 2013
Mike HicksAt the beginning of the Great Recession, in December 2007, there were more than 26 full-time workers for each part-time employee
looking for full-time work. By June 2009, that number had shrunk to less than 15 full-time workers for each part-timer. There
it has remained.
MoreKim: Twitter-fueled mayhem should worry investors
May 11, 2013
Mickey KimI’m old school when it comes to investing, so it baffles me that some professionals consider a tweet important to the
investment decision-making process. But those 140 characters can do real damage when improperly used.
MoreRuling keeps church ensnared in life insurance nightmare
May 11, 2013
Greg AndrewsA federal bankruptcy judge has slapped down an Anderson church that attempted to blame its bank for a failed scheme to finance
church upgrades by buying life insurance policies on its elderly members.
MoreMAURER: Five who made our 1980 dreams come true
May 11, 2013
Mickey Maurer'Young Turks' of 30 years ago largely achieved what they set out to accomplish for city.
MoreBENNER: Tweeting my way through modern-day Pacers-Knicks series
May 11, 2013
Bill BennerAn old sports reporter takes a stab at covering a game using social media.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Civic's 'Into the Woods' explores what's after ‘happily ever after’
May 11, 2013
Lou HarryPlus thoughts on NoExit Performance's world premiere of David Hoppe's 'Our Experiences During the First Days of Alligators'
in Garfield Park
MoreDefer to Urbanski on seating decision
May 11, 2013
I strongly support Maestro Urbanski’s decision not to have people seated in the Stage Terrace behind the orchestra [April
22 editorial].
MoreSpeedway upgrades making difference
May 11, 2013
The substantial changes highlighted in the April 29 article, “Speedway’s Speed Zone redevelopment project in high
gear,” should be praised.
MoreODLE: Regulate bullets the way we do drugs
May 4, 2013
Samuel L. Odle / Special to IBJA study by the Violence Policy Center reveals shocking statistics about Indiana. More Hoosiers were killed by gun violence
than traffic accidents in 2009—735 gun deaths versus 715 traffic deaths, according to the Washington, D.C.-based center.
MoreEDITORIAL: A 7.5-mile bold stroke
May 4, 2013
Indianapolis is a master of not making waves. Chalk it up to being the capital of a notoriously risk-averse state.
MoreMORRIS: Home-selling process isn’t for sissies
May 4, 2013
Greg MorrisWhen was the last time you sold your home? Was it a smooth and pleasant experience?
MoreKENNEDY: Rethink research to save higher ed
May 4, 2013
It’s no secret that higher education is in a state of turmoil—one might even use the word “crisis.”
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"And the success of the Indiana GOP to not allow an expansion of Medicaid had nothing to do with Indiana hospitals' financial woes? Fixed that for you; editorial bias rebalanced. Seriously, there are so many things wrong with Obamacare that the only way one can view it as a success is to assume that it was designed to fail our way into a government single payor healthcare system. The system is complex, creates huge regulatory burdens and overhead and yet still does not have adequate means to control escalating health care costs. But then when you elect a 10th grade math drop out with no quantitative reasoning skills to be President of one of the world's most important economies in troubled times, you can't really be surprised by blatant stupidity.
No NIMBYs here to chase off a decent development. We don't need tons of parking and we'd happily play the role of host to a downtown Whole Foods.
Whatever you do, don't change a single thing about Broad Ripple. I want it to look just like it did in the late '70s, with 30% of the north side of Broad Ripple Avenue burned out and plenty of places to park. That's right Broad Ripple, NEVER CHANGE. Let the world pass you by, don't improve your empty, abandoned lots full of weeds. Someday someone will want to film a zombie movie here.
Hollywood could step in and make a movie about the history about this forlorn series. It could be a full celebrity cast of characters. WOW. http://www.advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2013/02/indiana-taxpayers-forced-to-pay-for.html
This shouldn't come as a shock to many. Austin is a great city, and Indy needs to take some notes. Austin invests in decent transit options, has a highly educated workforce, embraces a creative class, and --despite being the state capital-- is not micromanaged by rural and suburban legislators. Want Indy to grow? Invest in the city (i.e. spend money). Raise taxes a bit, and use the money to improve education. And keep the state legislature out of Indy the other 9 months of the year.