Opinion

Novel partnership promotes peace

September 26, 2009
Through partnership with Indy Parks, Peace Learning Center is making a difference in the lives of central Indiana youth and families while enhancing Indy Parks’ mission.
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Survey showed need for mass transit

September 26, 2009
Last summer, we said central Indiana was experiencing the perfect storm for mass transit. But this summer, the story was different.
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Nucor story was fair and balanced

September 26, 2009
We understand that it’s never easy to report on a dispute between two local companies and we appreciate the balanced way in which you reported the [Sept. 14] Nucor story.
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Health care reform: Prepare for change

September 26, 2009
With the uncertainty surrounding health care reform, only one thing seems definite: Some level of change is coming. In that light, employers have two options: Fret over the impact these changes might have on their businesses, or act now, meeting the needs of today while forging a plan for addressing a changed landscape.
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KATTERJOHN: Buy some underwear, men

September 26, 2009
Chris Katterjohn
It turns out the purchase of men’s underwear is an esoteric economic indicator for economists all over the world. Alan Greenspan himself apparently considers it important. That was news to me.
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COX: Converting to a Roth IRA offers considerable tax breaksRestricted Content

September 26, 2009
Jay Cox
The deadline for converting traditional individual retirement accounts to Roth IRAs arrives at the end of the 2009.
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HETRICK: No, Mabel, government is not a four-letter wordRestricted Content

September 26, 2009
Bruce Hetrick
It's easy to express populist outrage against Washington. But is the rage misplaced?
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LOU'S VIEWS: Searching for the best in Eiteljorg's West 'Quest'

September 26, 2009
Lou Harry
This year's edition of the annual show and sale offers variations on familiar themes.
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EDITORIAL: Go with care on energy projects

September 26, 2009
 IBJ Staff
One of the great conundrums of our time is how to maintain the most comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the history of the human race without destroying the environment.
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MANN: Commercial real estate is next mortgage crisisRestricted Content

September 19, 2009
Brian Mann
The cresting wave of maturing commercial real estate debt is the second act in our nation's credit crisis.
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Don't blame insurance for costs

September 19, 2009
I urge you, as comprehensive health care reform is considered before Congress, to realize that the best way to expand access to health insurance is to work toward containing health care costs.
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SLAUGHTER: Learn how to say 'no' at work

September 19, 2009
Robby Slaughter
Whether we do so out of fear, greed or a sense of duty, relentlessly volunteering for more work is one of the worst choices we can make at the office.
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MARCUS: Whose fault is poor health?

September 19, 2009
Morton Marcus
Where once we believed people were victims of disease, we now insist that illness is a reflection of choices actively made.
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LOU'S VIEWS: City Ballet off to stunning start

September 19, 2009
Lou Harry
The would-be Indianapolis City Ballet raised the bar high with a star-studded gala that brought together some of the top young dancers in the world.
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DINING: New IMA eatery keeps things new

September 19, 2009
Lou Harry
The menu changes weekly at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's new eatery, Nourish.
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MAURER: Here's some off-the-wall advice for unemployedRestricted Content

September 19, 2009
Mickey Maurer
As an old-timer, I am honored when asked for business advice. Because so much of the labor force has been idled, recent inquiries have come from Hoosiers with resumes in hand. I am afraid my usual advice isn’t working, so I have some new ideas—new opportunities to investigate in the face of this job crisis.
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EDITORIAL: Melvin Simon's legacy goes beyond real estate

September 19, 2009
 IBJ Staff
Melvin Simon was a businessman and philanthropist of national prominence, but the vast real estate empire he helped build is not his legacy here.
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EDITORIAL: Myles Brand took on tough tasks

September 19, 2009
 IBJ Staff
At the NCAA, Myles Brand took on the monumental task of striking an appropriate middle ground between academic integrity in college sports and the giant commercial operation that athletics has become.
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ALTOM: Who says you can't move your office home again?Restricted Content

September 12, 2009
Tim Altom
Many micro-businesses stuck a toe into the office-rental waters, regretted it, and they’re retreating to home offices.
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EDITORIAL: Indiana's Sunday booze ban should be tossed

September 12, 2009
 IBJ Staff
Sunday is the second-busiest grocery-shopping day of the week in Indiana, but there’s one product Hoosiers aren’t allowed to put in their shopping carts that day even though it’s perfectly legal the rest of the week. That’s because an archaic blue law prohibits carryout liquor sales on Sundays.
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MARCUS: State's long-term job deficit tops 800,000

September 12, 2009
Morton Marcus
Recently, I saw a newspaper story detailing the number and percentage of jobs lost over the past year for Indiana’s metropolitan areas. This year-over-year story is appropriate, but it tends to hide the truth behind the numbers.
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BENNER: Respect shouldn't be a college-football noveltyRestricted Content

September 12, 2009
Bill Benner
Just as it's probably unwise to make too much nice out of a pre-game handshake, it's also over the top to paint with too broad a brush the unfortunate incident that occurred at Boise State.
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MUELLER: Women, Wall Street and financial crises

September 12, 2009
Shirley M. Mueller
Although women now make up 60 percent of the work force, they occupy only 20 percent of executive positions. There are even fewer in finance, especially the high-risk areas like hedge funds. This may be one important reason we are in our economic chaos.
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Marcus misses the point

September 12, 2009
In his Aug. 31 column, Morton Marcus dared to paint those who question the role of government on certain issues as misinformed, narrow-minded and in constant need of reminding of their “obligations.” How arrogant!
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Do word puzzles help the economy?

September 12, 2009
The Indianapolis Business Journal is supposed to keep us informed on the comings and goings of Indiana businesses and inspire us with great info on how to run ours better.
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