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LOU’S VIEWS: Barging in

IU fills a spot in Indianapolis Opera’s schedule with Philip Glass’ challenging “Akhnaten.”

Pacers general manager wrote the book on teamwork

Indiana Pacers General Manager Kevin Pritchard believes character is forged in losing as much as in winning. He’s shared that philosophy in a recent book he co-wrote called “Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork.”

MAURER: Big Q’s lofty mission didn’t involve flying

Quentin Paige Smith died in January at age 94. If you didn’t know the Big Q, you missed a hell of a man—his own man—unbowed by the evil racism of the pre-Civil Rights era. I wrote his biography for my book “19 Stars of Indiana—Exceptional Hoosier Men,” and now I can tell you the rest of that story.

EDITORIAL: Good choice for United Way

When the longtime CEO of United Way of Central Indiana last year announced her plans to retire, the not-for-profit’s board embarked on a search for a seasoned executive with deep community ties. They found both in Ann D. Murtlow.

Airport puts parking operations under review

The revenue-hungry Indianapolis Airport Authority is reviewing its entire parking operation, including opening up its valet parking contract in search of new services that would appeal to business travelers and in turn boost the airport’s bottom line.

Power networker Murtlow to head United Way

Ann Murtlow has no experience running a not-for-profit. Yet she is charging into the top job at one of the city’s largest charitable groups. Murtlow “For a leader to be highly effective, it takes two common things: passion and discipline,” she said. And the people who hired Murtlow say her connections to the Indianapolis business […]

Morris column hit home

I enjoyed Greg Morris’ [Feb. 25] column. However, I wish he had taken it one step further to explain the absurdity of these so called “sequestration” cuts as they relate to baseline budgeting.

Put citizens first

Are there not any really decent people to run for Congress [Maurer column, Feb. 18]? Too many of these candidates have the ability to speak smoothly, show an engaging personality and make a good impression. The real essence of their character is not revealed until they are caught taking advantage of their slick-lip shenanigans.

Hempstead needs a grip

I surely hope Sarah Hempstead [Feb. 25] was joking when she suggested we ask anybody about Indianapolis—inferring, I would guess, a blank stare.

Quirky campaign aims to win new listeners for WFYI

National Public Radio is spending $750,000 on an aggressive advertising campaign designed to boost its audience in four test cities, including Indianapolis, by pointing out the wide variety of people who listen to public radio.

Don’t subsidize Indianapolis Motor Speedway

I seriously question the advisability of our state, city or county providing monetary support to sports organizations, and certainly Indianapolis Motor Speedway [Feb. 18].

Hospital systems forcing doctors to choose sides

The five-year trend of physician practices marrying up with hospitals has made it harder and harder for independent physician practices to spend time in more than one hospital system.

HOLLENBERG: Deregulation has gone too far

As an environmental policy analyst, the governor’s ordering of a moratorium on environmental regulation concerns me. It should also concern Indiana residents and businesses.

RUSTHOVEN: The sky really isn’t falling

If our president is right—and who doubts a word he utters?—writing this is wasting time, as it is scheduled for publication that day after the “sequester” takes effect and life comes to an end. But on the off chance the world survives, let’s soldier on for the fraction of readers who might not always find this column a waste of time.