MAURER: Ideas worth testing when risk is nil
Most economic development programs are crafted in such a way that no benefits are paid unless promises are kept.
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MORRIS: Are you paying attention to election season?
The problem with the Indianapolis mayoral campaign and most others is, by the time the election gets here, after all the negative commercials and nasty exchanges, we are so disgusted with the whole process, we don’t care who wins.
MAURER: A puzzle by and for Mensa members
Match wits with Mensa by solving this crossword puzzle.
MORRIS: Ending Saturday mail won’t fix things
The U.S. Post Office is exploring ways to cut its massive operating losses.
MAURER: Read and heed ‘Keeping the Republic’
I recommend Mitch Daniels’ new book, which George F. Will referred to in the foreword as “conservatism for grown-ups.”
MORRIS: I’m disappointed, but still addicted to the iPhone
I wasn’t alone in being underwhelmed with the details of the new Apple phone. No iPhone 5? I’ve got to settle for an upgraded 4S after waiting all this time?
MAURER: Georgia on our minds as election nears
I favor a temporary change to reflect our hospitality to the Super Bowl—the hokier the better. Consider Dungy Drive or Bowl Me Over Boulevard.
MORRIS: A former entrepreneur returns home to Indiana
In my early days of selling radio advertising, I met Steve Shuel, who owned his own advertising agency.
MAURER: Emmis is a risky bet worth taking
On three occasions in the last few years, I have touted an Indiana stock. In each case, readers rash enough to disregard the warning posted above have reaped rewards.
MORRIS: How 9/11 changed a radio station
As the events unfolded, I knew our country was at war on our own soil.
MERISOTIS: Step up the push to increase college graduation
Mounting national economic woes, a flattening in the numbers of Indiana college students, and record tuition costs here and in other states have combined to threaten our economic prosperity.
MAURER: Find adventures right here at home
Frank and Katrina Basile only scratched the surface of the interesting sights available for us every day in Indianapolis. Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”
MORRIS: Don’t forget that work needs to be fun
Let’s try and leave some mad money in the budget.
MAURER: Fallout from ratings keeps going and going …
Most ratings are bunk, but Hoosier business men and women should be enthused over the recognition of Indiana—and particularly Indianapolis—not only for success in the sack but also as a haven for business opportunity.
MORRIS: D.C. crowd making economic matters worse
I’m struggling with moving on from recent events, after losing about 15 percent of value in my equity investments in 11 business days. I’m angry. I’m really angry.
MAURER: Become a trapeze artist for charity
Taking a leaf from the best-selling book “Water for Elephants” and the movie of the same title, Mickey’s Camp is offering the flying trapeze this summer.
MORRIS: Super Bowl inspires collaboration
In anticipation of what I’m sure will be an awesome event, I thought this would be a good time to talk about some unique collaboration that is taking place in the city leading up to the big game.
MAURER: Let’s perpetuate this hoax while we can
An open letter to my friends in the Indiana Legislature:
MORRIS: In search of a moderate Republican
I know it’s still early, but I’ve got presidential politics on my mind. Why? Because the economy continues to be stuck in the mud and it takes strong leadership at the top to get things moving again.
MAURER: Snooky Hendricks is an urban legend
While visiting the Indiana Historical Society’s “You Are There 1968: Robert Kennedy Speaks” exhibit, I learned that in attendance on the evening more than 40 years ago were Hoosiers who went on to remarkable careers.