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ALTOM: Why can’t we use cell phones on a plane?

Who among us hasn’t pondered life’s great questions? Why are we here? Why aren’t we somewhere else? Why
do some people never learn how to parallel park? And perhaps most mysterious of all—is it true that operating
electronic devices on an airplane may cause it to go out of control and crash? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is that nobody
really knows.

First Financial gets sweet deal on Irwin Financial’s bank assets

It’s good to be among the favored few, those blessed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to scoop up the remnants
of failed banks. Because it was on the FDIC list of approved buyers, Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp
was able to acquire Columbus, Ind.-based Irwin Financial Corp.’s banking operations under terms
that would make any deal-maker proud.

The right mix of work and vacation

Americans have long desired the comparatively lavish vacations enjoyed by peers in other industrialized countries, but the
higher productivity of the U.S. economy is the trade-off.

Review: “King Lear”

Actors from the London Stage (that’s the group’s name) tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

New jobless claims rise more than expected

The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, as employers remain
reluctant to hire even as the economy shows signs of recovery.

ITT stock swoons despite higher profits, enrollment

Investors dumped shares of ITT Educational Services Inc. on Thursday morning as the company remained mute on its year-end
profit forecast while announcing that its bad-debt expenses were rising faster than revenue.

LEADERSHIP: Use objective measures to evaluate employees

To improve the productivity of your management team, it’s critical to have an objective plan for measuring performance.
That means clear job descriptions, goals, and key performance indicators to track progress.

Software firm eImagine grows on military contracts

eImagine, an Indianapolis software developer, has seen a 218-percent increase in revenue in large part due to work in the
public sector,
including a major contract for the U.S. army.

Debt collectors try soft approach

Recession forces entrepreneurs to rework bills. Cracking down on small businesses doesn’t help bills get paid faster.

Goodwill executive to lead national health care board

Goodwill Industries executive Keith Reissaus has been tapped to run Washington, D.C.-based Leapfrog Group, an industry coalition.
Reissaus gained control of health care costs by giving employees incentives to care about their health.