JAN. 31-FEB. 6, 2010
This week, read about plans in the works for loop-de-loops for the hot wheels at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and get the lowdown on a new Indianapolis daily coupon site focused on food. In Focus, discover some parts of the city that need attention before the Super Bowl hordes arrive in 2012. And see what tech columnist Tim Altom has to say about all of Microsoft Word's questionable features.
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Charter school’s nimble approach could become the norm
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School implemented a school-wide overhaul in its educational approach in only three months. The charter school might be the face of the future for all Indiana public schools.
Read MoreMini Thin marketer slapped with suit
A Carmel man whose Mini Thin dietary supplement was sold through convenience stores nationwide before the government banned its active ingredient now faces allegations of bankruptcy fraud.
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Mattel may build Hot Wheels track at IMS
IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are working on a deal with California-based Mattel Inc. to build a life-size Hot Wheels track in the Speedway’s infield in conjunction with the centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 this May.
Read MoreFirms put off paying, despite easing financial pressure
The trend toward small businesses’ delaying payments appears to have leveled off, but it’s still unclear how soon—or even whether—receivables will return to the 30 days that was standard for most businesses before the recession began in December 2007.
Read MoreCoupon site targets lunch-pail crowd
Robert Baer and Joel Curts spent five months and almost $15,000—mostly on programming their own coupon platform—to launch DailyLunchDeal.com, a coupon site focused solely on dining.
Read MoreFair Finance trustee still searching for deep-pocketed savior
Trustee Brian Bash and his legal team have yet to publicly implicate anyone who appears to have the cash to substantially reduce the staggering losses.
Read MoreMolecules are moneymakers for software firm Indigo BioSystems
Eli Lilly and Co. spin-off has landed new private investment and may double its work force this year.
Read MoreBill would force owners of electric cars to pay fee
Special charge would help offset lost gas-tax revenue.
Read MoreMeasure would allow photo radar cameras in school and construction zones
Legislature considering use of same technology used to nab those who disregard traffic signals.
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Fix-up list is long as Indianapolis prepares for 2012 Super Bowl
Plenty of opportunities await city officials bent on making downtown shine for the massive event.
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EDITORIAL: Let districts decide when to start classes
It isn’t difficult to understand why state Sen. Mike Delph wants to force school districts to start their academic years after Labor Day; what’s perplexing is why Delph would want to slap a restriction on districts at a time they need more freedom to manage their own affairs.
Read MoreMORRIS: Palladium spotlights a Carmel all can be proud of
As the debut of the Palladium in Carmel has taken center stage, I have been reflecting on the amazing ascent of what used to be a sleepy town.
Read MoreMARCUS: Indiana says, ‘If it’s broken, throw it out’
Indiana’s new policy is, “If it is broken, throw it out.” We applied that policy to township assessors and now we are applying it to township government. Soon we may do the same to urban school districts.
Read MoreWILLIAMS: Light rail to airport is key for downtown
If Union Station was linked to an urban transportation system extending from downtown to the Hendricks County border, workers in the gargantuan warehouses west of Indianapolis would have access to a reliable transit system.
Read MoreFEIGENBAUM: Lawmakers wrestle with when and how to regulate
What may be appropriate regulatory reform to one person or industry may be anathema to another.
Read MoreALTOM: Why Microsoft Word has so many questionable features
The out-of-the-box, standard interface wasn’t primarily for boosting productivity, but for giving demonstrations. It was marketing, and not usability, that was driving interface design.
Read MoreHICKS: President should focus on reducing debt burden
What worried me most about the president’s speech was not what he said, but what he didn’t.
Read MoreHAUKE: Long-term market outlook stronger than short term
I have been right about this general bull market since July 2009 and I was right when I told people to stay invested last spring. Today, however, I am at a bit of a crossroads.
Read MoreWe keep taxes low at our peril
As we have seen our already poor-quality educational system and libraries cut every year, while raising expectations—it is darkly ironic that the same politicians are making these contradictory decisions.
Read MoreRenn adds value
Congrats to IBJ for publishing the article, “Indianapolis must reinvent itself—again” by Aaron Renn [in the Jan. 10 Forefront].
Read MoreVolunteer today
Thank you for [Greg Morris’ Jan. 17 column]. Like a lot of adults, I’ve had “volunteer” on my to-do list for quite some time, and that time just never seems to come.
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Wilson sculpture prompts talk about race, art
The Chicago-based Joyce Foundation has granted $50,000 to support the Central Indiana Community Foundation’s ongoing outreach efforts surrounding the controversial sculpture.
Read MoreConstruction leader Price resigns posts, sells company
Price resigned as president of Indiana Construction Roundtable and Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety.
Read MoreBall State hosts conference on Afghanistan higher education
The Afghanistan Ministry of Higher Education is trying to build up the country’s higher education system after more than 30 years of near constant warfare.
Read MoreWTHR-TV Channel 13 promotes Cardenas
The former station vice president was hired in June 2010 to replace the late Jim Tellus.
Read MoreGourmet popcorn maker launching IndyCar products
Indianapolis-based Just Pop In signed a multiyear deal with the racing series.
Read MorePearson Ford buys wholesale car-parts business
Owner John Pearson recently purchased the parts business of Paul Harvey Ford, which is ceasing operations after more than 44 years.
Read MoreNFP of NOTE: Trusted Mentors
Trusted Mentors uses the power of mentoring to help adults establish stable lives by reducing the chaos brought about by poverty, homelessness, under-employment, and the effects of incarceration.
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