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Math illiteracy rampant

Please don’t blame the state’s emphasis on tests for the lack of life skills in mathematics [Meredith column, Oct. 1].

Drum up more flights

I could not agree more—connections to and from Indianapolis [Oct. 22] are totally inadequate.

AHLRICHS: Turn up the heat on innovation

Indiana is showing the first signs that innovation is becoming part of its brand. On Oct. 26 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 500 of Indianapolis’ most impassioned TEDx fans heard ground-breaking thought leaders discuss the challenges, innovations and future of design learning.

RUSTHOVEN: Mourdock one-ups even Akin

A few weeks back, Missouri GOP Senate nominee Todd Akin, channeling his frustrated inner M.D., said that when women are raped, their bodies react to prevent pregnancy.

MAURER: My stint in public service was a thrill

I lived it. I loved it. I bragged about it—too much. Then I forgot about it. That is until Kelly Nicholl, vice president of marketing for the Indiana Economic Development Corp., asked me to provide a short summary of significant events from my time as president of the IEDC and secretary of commerce.

At Home Quarterly: Housing marketplace stats

A look at housing sales, mortgage rates and home ownership trends. Also included are the most expensive home sold during the third quarter and examples of what $300,000 can buy.

Man arrested for 20th time this year

A Columbus man’s latest run-in with the law ended with his 20th arrest of the year. Joseph L. Nichols faces misdemeanor charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest after he was hauled in Tuesday night. According to the department, the arrest marked Nichols’ 16th alcohol-related arrest of the year. He had four other arrests on outstanding warrants.

Gas explosion destroys house

Thieves stealing copper pipes might have caused a natural gas explosion that destroyed a west-side Indianapolis house. The blast, which happened at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday at 1021 S. Warman Ave., sent debris flying as far as two blocks. The vacant house was being renovated following a fire during the summer. The fire department reported no injuries and briefly evacuated nearby homes until workers could shut off the gas. Police said metal thieves had broken into the house three previous times, and investigators believe the gas and water lines were cut to steal piping.

History on the block: 3650 Spring Hollow

David M. Parry was known a century ago for his hatred of labor unions and for the cars he built, but he also made his mark with the Golden Hill estate he organized near White River. Today, the home at 3650 Spring Hollow is for sale at $600,000. The house is in mostly original condition but needs a comprehensive restoration.

Family escapes east-side fire

A family of seven escaped a fire late Wednesday night in the 4000 block of North Elizabeth Street on the east side of Indianapolis. Lino Rivera, his wife and five children suffered slight smoke inhalation. Damage to the one-story home was estimated at $80,000.

Once-vaunted Crystal Catering gets new owners

Jack Bayt is transferring ownership to head chef Matt Schwartz and T.K. Nelson, a director and general manager. Crystal had largely been dismantled by its previous owner.