STOSSEL: New rule will conserve oil but cost lives
Imagine that—a government safety agency promotes a rule that kills people.
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Imagine that—a government safety agency promotes a rule that kills people.
I can’t escape stories on Nancy Pelosi, Sarah Palin or Donald Trump, but have to scour the Web to find a few words about Joanne Sanders, Ryan Vaughn or Ed Coleman.
Satellite early voting is a no-brainer and it’s a shame Republicans are hiding behind security and fiscal red herrings, since their concern is purely political; they simply believe early voting helps Democrats.
We don’t need a statue of a slave to remind us of our history.
It’s a timely reminder to ignore those who would rather hunker down, avoid risk and ride out the economic storm.
Unfortunately, Obama’s solution for uninsured young people, rather than to educate and promote this great option, is to use that fact to justify imposing federal health insurance on everyone and to penalize those who don’t buy into the federal program.
For leaders across our state to contribute to putting a college diploma out of reach for those who need it most is a social injustice.
We do have the benefit of thoughtful study, if not completely reliable data, to support some basic reform that will save the state money and produce a fairer and more productive criminal justice system.
Never mind that Conan got the title wrong. He was right about the voting record and, most important, he got a laugh.
For Indiana to prosper, we need interesting work that provides value to the world.
A State Fair Remembrance Fund now containing more than $800,000 likely will be distributed before the state pays out a maximum $5 million in damages allowed by law, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
A coalition of Indiana tea party groups is planning a statewide convention this month that will culminate with them endorsing a candidate to run against Sen. Richard Lugar, an organizer said.
Tridien Medical, a Coral Springs, Fla.-based manufacturer of therapeutic support surfaces, plans to expand its plant in Fishers, adding up to 40 new jobs by 2013, including 25 in the next year.
The Audubon Society has documented hundreds of birds killed downtown in the past two years as birds are attracted to the city lights and then fly into windows.
Two contests this week–with two chances to win an evening of comedy or a day of music.
“Dracula” takes flight at the Indiana Repertory Theatre through Oct. 1. Details here.
The music of Cole Porter is celebrated in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Cole,” running Sept. 9-25. Details here.
Jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany performs “Old, New, Borrowed and the Blues” at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Sept. 14 as part of Indy Jazz Fest. Details here.
Former Hootie & the Blowfish lead, now country star Darius Rucker, performs Sept. 9 at the Palladium. Details here.
Space exploration is explored in “Brian McCutcheon: Out of this World,” a collection of new work by the Indy-based conceptual artist. Details here.
Jon McLaughlin performs with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 10 at Conner Prairie. Details here.
Sept. 9-24
Tarkington Theatre
The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre (formerly Indianapolis Civic Theatre) offers the local premiere of a Tony winner that skipped Indy on its national tour. With plenty of room for splashy song-and-dance numbers, the story focuses on a non-singing character, The Man in Chair, who escapes his personal sadness through listening to a rare recording of a 1920s musical—which comes to life around him. Details here. And check out IBJ’s video profile of “Drowsy Chaperone” star Paul Hansen, one of Indy’s clutch-hitting actors, here. XX
Sept. 9-Oct. 9
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
This weekend, art collectors from around the world converge on the Eiteljorg Museum to purchase the latest work from a posse of top artists specializing in Western work. But, good for us, the pieces stay on exhibition into next month before moving on to those collections. Details here.