TRY THIS: A caving adventurer discovers the upside of the underworld
We’re a three-person caving group about to enter Sullivan Cave. Our leader locks the gate behind us.
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Change schools chief title while we’re at it
I support the initiative being pushed to move the position of state schools chief to an appointed position. While we are at it can we also change the title of the position to Superintendent of Schools?
How to upgrade International Motor Speedway
The quality of the racing entertainment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is unsurpassed by any track [Aug. 4]. If the ultimate goal is to attract more fans, then Doug Boles must make their comfort a top priority.
LAMKIN: Tax tips for a reform-minded Pence
Determining governmental and tax structures is a major responsibility of state government. But, as we proceed into the 21st century, it is important to note that the size, density and distribution of our population have changed over the last 1-1/2 centuries.
RUSTHOVEN: Carter keeps the world ‘enlightened’
Former President Jimmy Carter recently volunteered his wisdom on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In Carter’s view, hostilities were not sparked by Hamas’ firing rockets at Israeli citizens, nor tunneling from Gaza into Israel to kill and kidnap civilians.
Kim: Investors–watch out for penny-stock ‘wolves’
Accurate information about low-priced stocks issued by the smallest of companies can be difficult to find. This makes it easy for fraudsters to spread false information. It’s truly the Wild West of speculation.
EDITORIAL: Public deserves full disclosure
The city might be negotiating a sweet deal for Indianapolis taxpayers over the proposed $500 million justice center to be built across from the Indianapolis Zoo on the former site of General Motors’ stamping plant. Or, taxpayers might be getting a bad deal.
Hicks: College success comes to those who persevere
About half of all young people try college, but only half of that group finish a degree. The difference between these groups is almost wholly due to old-fashioned hard work and perseverance.
LOPRESTI: What’s in a number? Plenty, if it’s attached to your jersey
A stroll through the digits reveals a wealth of Hoosier-state sports lore.
MAURER: Is there room for compassion in politics?
A humanitarian crisis doesn’t always bring out the best in us.
Skarbeck: Pension funds rethinking zeal for hedge fund bets
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the largest public pension fund in the United States, recently announced it would reduce its hedge fund investments by a dramatic 40 percent.
Let corporations influence laws governing them
Corporations are among our oldest institutions. Something like a joint stock company probably triggered the earliest formal written communication—the accounting ledger.
MORRIS: Ignore 55+ demo? Big mistake! Big! Huge!
People in prime spending years are getting cold shoulder from media buyers.
EDITORIAL: Covanta deal raises red flags
It doesn’t take an expert in recycling technology to raise at least a few concerns with the city’s newly approved contract with New Jersey-based Covanta.
DINING: State Fair finds
Yes, some of it is deep fried. And it won’t be mistaken for health food. But this year’s new culinary offerings at the Fairgrounds showed surprising range.
Praise for dedication
Thank you for working hard to make a difference [Parent Viewpoint, Aug. 4].
IMS should change to accommodate its fans
As a transplant to Indy, I don’t have the history with attending races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway [Aug. 4]. I have been to my fair share of races (and was even a Yellow Shirt volunteer for a couple years), but I am not a diehard attendee.
JOSEPH: Small businesses must grow up
Many businesses that were started in the recession are growing up. And while those businesses are probably tougher and nimbler than their competition, they are still a lot younger than they look.
KENNEDY: Indianapolis needs a commuter tax
No matter how nostalgically we think of Indiana as a patchwork of small, quaint towns and family farms, those days are gone. Indiana’s workforce and population are increasingly metropolitan, and our growth will continue to be in our urban centers.
LOPRESTI: Schumacher has stories to tell after 57 years with Indians
There was the time former team president Owen Bush wanted no part of Harmon Killebrew.