MacAllister impressive
I am very impressed with Mr. MacAllister’s column in the Oct. 7 Forefront.
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Let market successes dictate energy sources
I was disheartened to see Zach Adamson’s [Sept. 30] Viewpoint that naively believes we can replace the Harding Street Indianapolis Power & Light Co. plant with renewable energy sources.
Thanks for the budget
For many years, including my time at Indiana Black Expo, I have worked to bring people together for the betterment of our city. I’m grateful that our City-County Council and mayor put aside partisan differences to pass a budget.
KANNING: Myopic priorities stifle growth
I recently overheard two business leaders saying the slow pace of economic recovery would impede their quarterly results. I concur with their assessment, but focusing on the rate of economic recovery is similar to looking at an iceberg; only 10 percent is visible. The other 90 percent is hidden below the surface.
KENNEDY: ‘Makers’ take their share
The “makers and takers” narrative—promoted most prominently by Paul Ryan and eagerly adopted by Tea Party activists—is just the most recent manifestation of a persistent American fable that encourages people who believe they “stand on their own two feet” to aim moral indignation and opprobrium at those they believe are “sucking at the public you-know-what.”
BENNER: Indy teams’ success a reflection of strong management
We may have showered our sports franchises with millions, but at least they haven’t squandered it.
Advanced Placement worth the money
The [Sept. 28] article “State Spending More in AP Testing for High-Schoolers, but Failure Rate is Rising” implies supporting the Advanced Placement fees might not be worth the investment. This is not the case, and I urge our legislators to continue supporting this expense.
HENDERSON: Why businesses should make Makers
Over beers and dinners, I hear complaints that innovation is dead in the United States, and that most of the “real” innovation comes from southeast Asia, and the university skunk works of Western and Northern Europe.
RUSTHOVEN: This buck stops with Obama
It’s possible that when this is published, President Obama and House Speaker Boehner will have worked out an end to the government shutdown and debt ceiling crises. I’m betting no. For now, the president doesn’t want to, because he thinks it’s hurting the GOP.
EDITORIAL: Pitch Indianapolis to Asian immigrants
Eli Lilly and Co., Cummins and other Indianapolis-area companies could use a little help attracting some of the immigration streaming out of Asia.
HETRICK: Eight easy-to-adopt employee communication lessons
My students have been studying employee communications. Naturally, they remember and report bad examples far more than good ones.
MAURER: Leonard Fromm is gone, but his wisdom remains
Former law professor’s influence on students lasted long after they got their degrees.
BENNER: Love thy enemy? We’ll find out when Peyton returns to Indy
It won’t be easy to watch our franchise quarterback under center for the Broncos.
Kim: Rising confidence should lift stocks and economy
The primary impact of confidence on the economy is simple. If people think the economic future will be good, they’ll spend and invest. Thus, things will be good.
Hicks: Welcome this debate, even if it ain’t pretty
Voters’ expressing only anger and frustration over D.C. politics simply won’t do. It is intellectually lazy, cowardly and un-American to wish that everyone should settle their argument like this is a school playground.
BENNER: Westfield is pursuing its own amateur sports dream
Hamilton County town pursuing young athletes who arrive with families in tow.
COTA: NSA worrying you? Be more concerned about marketers
Acxiom supplies information to businesses to help them better target offers you receive. Here’s how to find out what they know (or think they know) about you.
DINING: La Dolce Chipotle? Piada gives burritos an Italian twist
The Columbus-based chain stakes a claim in Central Indiana. First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants in recently rehabbed spaces.
LOU’S VIEWS: In new novel, downsizing is the least of couple’s problems
Strong writing, an interesting situation, and infuriating characters lead me uncertain how I feel about “Exiles,” the new novel by Butler University’s Allison Lynn.