SKARBECK: Microsoft stuck in 1990s when acquiring companies
Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion, announced May 10, continues a long history of a lack of price discipline in Silicon Valley.
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HICKS: Gas prices explained by simple economics
Oil prices are affected by the demand for petroleum products, the available supply of oil, the value of the currency in which it is denominated, and uncertainty about future supply or demand.
Zionsville residents disagree on commercial development
After property tax caps crimped local dollars in Zionsville and a school funding referendum failed, many residents have decided it’s time to attract more commercial development. But they are tangled in a hot dispute over how to achieve that goal.
IndyCar Series speeding toward new era in 2012
The centennial running of the Indianapolis 500 this year is almost overshadowed by changes that will make next year among the most important in the history of open-wheel racing.
EDITORIAL: Interstate network isn’t enough
Our country’s transportation future is too uncertain for Hoosiers to be almost entirely dependent on cars.
MAURER: Sage advice from the late Bill Cook
We had been friends for less than a decade, but in a sense those were some of his best years—years of philanthropy, of passionate restoration.
Nestle Waters CEO favors industry recycling programs
The head of the continent’s largest producer of bottled water told Indiana recycling advocates his industry should take more responsibility in the reuse of plastic bottles.
BENNER: In the history of Indy 500, these are my top 15 starters
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of America’s greatest race—the Indianapolis 500—I am joining the Speedway’s invitation at thegreatest33.com to name the 33 greatest drivers ever to be on the starting grid.
Eli Lilly’s slumbering stock finally shows signs of life
Is it finally time to get some growth again out of a stock that since its debut on the public market 59 years ago has minted thousands of millionaires?
STYLE: New boutique sews up fine-fabrics market
The French Seam is not a craft store or a quilting store. It’s where one shops for the trappings of an evening gown or a killer suit.
Powerful must learn hard lessons
In light of our most recent General Assembly, I believe the top 1 percent of Indiana went to bat for the top 1 percent and then kicked the other 99 percent [who were] fooled into electing them in the teeth.
Good riddance to abortion funding
Congratulations are due Gov. Daniels and the Indiana Legislature for taking action to suspend public dollars to “family planning” organizations who perpetuate the continuing slaughter of the tiniest, most innocent human beings.
SLAUGHTER: We need a remote-work revolution
It turns out that, although we think of glass towers, cubicles and filing cabinets as the places where we go to accomplish something, the office is a terrible place to get anything done.
DINING: Say (flaming) cheese
After a potentially disastrous fire, popular Greek eatery Santorini Greek Kitchen survives … and thrives.
MARCUS: High school principals as economic drivers
From time to time, I am asked: “What is the best investment for Indiana’s economic development”? The answer: our high-school-age young men and women.
LOU’S VIEWS: Home is where the art is
With the Miller House open, Columbus becomes even more of a design draw.
INSIDE DISH: Monon restaurant gets lesson in shifting gears
Tim Williams learned to make big changes on the fly during the first year of his fledgling Broad Ripple eatery, including scrapping counter service, adding a wait staff and revamping the menu.
Lawrence mother under arrest
A Lawrence mom was arrested Wednesday, accused of neglect of a dependent and public intoxication. According to police, 24-year-old Vashney Bushrod fell asleep in her car with her two sons, ages 5 and 1, for about seven hours. Officers found empty vodka bottles in the vehicle. They also said Bushrod ran into a fence when she tried to park at the Pinnacle Square Apartments while under the influence of alcohol.
Robbery suspect blames ‘voices’
A man told police voices in his head made him commit a robbery Wednesday night. Aaron D. Williams, 31, was arrested for robbing the Village Pantry on North Meridian Street in Greenwood. He told police he has a mental disorder and is on medication for it. According to police, Williams used a large kitchen knife to hold up the store. Police pulled him over a short time later based on a description of his car and found a bag of money, cigarettes and the knife. Williams was taken to the Johnson County Jail and also was charged with two other robberies in the Greenwood area: a Red Roof Inn in January and another Village Pantry in April.
Texting-while-driving law set to start July 1
Beginning July 1, it will be illegal for drivers in Indiana to text while behind the wheel. Gov. Mitch Daniels on Wednesday signed legislation prohibiting the use of any hand-held telecommunications device to type, transmit, or read text messages or e-mail while operating a moving motor vehicle. Offenders could face fines up to $500. "Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times more likely to be involved in a collision serious enough to cause injury," said Ryan Klitzsch, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Traffic Safety Division Director.