BENNER: NBA players, owners show no regard for customers
Here we go again. Billionaires versus millionaires, Round Two.
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Scales missed point of Poulakidas op-ed
After reading Christine Scales’ Sept. 26 letter, it’s clear that she needs a pat on the back. It is commendable that this unemployed doctor’s wife has sent all her children off to college, and now has made the time to focus on her community. (I guess I was wrong when I believed women could both […]
Multiple complaints
When I read some statements in the Oct. 3 issue, I found myself grinding my teeth. Michael Hicks referred to long-dead economists by observing that the British economist John Maynard Keynes proposed deficit spending to help remedy a deep recession. Hicks pointed out that job creation in the U.S. is substantially slowed by the contraction […]
The silly promises of collectivism
With all due respect Terri Jett [Oct. 10 Forefront], your party’s history of promises about the government giving people things they can’t provide for themselves—more income, better health care, advanced education, cheaper mortgages and an overall “shiny, happy life” have been made time and again throughout history by speakers much more eloquent than our made-for-TV […]
Team building takes time
I found Sam Stall’s Oct. 3 article misleading. “Team-building exercises remain popular, but do they work?” failed to make the critical distinction between building a high-performing team and facilitating a single team-building activity. When properly designed, a team-building activity allows participants to experience one aspect of team dynamics that will benefit that specific group. On […]
The euro’s problems ripple to Indiana
A crack in a support beam of a bridge can jeopardize the entire structure, as people in the Louisville area can attest to. The same principle applies to currency regimes. The crack in the euro system threatens the Eurozone economy and the financial bridges that link global markets, including those in Indiana. The euro was […]
Admiring the substantive candidate
This year’s Indianapolis mayoral election presents a sharp contrast between a “good candidate” (attorney Melina Kennedy) and a good mayor (ex-Marine Greg Ballard). Ballard’s 2007 election was a surprise to all but him. He has proven quite effective—a friendly, no-nonsense leader who enjoys the work and responsibilities but can do without the glitz. Ballard’s accomplishments […]
Tea Partiers misread
Ann DeLaney [letters, Sept. 26] cites a study by university professors to justify her position and that of U.S. Rep. Andre Carson that the Tea Party is “racist.”
Obama’s economy is working pretty well
Honestly, I tire of millionaires [Oct. 3 Rusthoven Viewpoint] telling the rest of us how we should appreciate the tax breaks and low rates they pay and how this will benefit society, economy, jobs, etc.
Ballard has failed transparency test
I must express my concern and dismay with Mayor Ballard’s failure to live up to his stated objectives for governing Indianapolis.
GIGERICH: Midwestern governors learn from Daniels
To no surprise, the economy and job creation were leading campaign issues in the 2010 gubernatorial elections. As a result, several new governors were elected across the country.
KENNEDY: Society’s complexity requires ever more expertise
It’s election season, and as I’ve watched the ads, debates and speeches—it’s occurred to me that the complexity of our society and world may be outstripping our ability to govern ourselves.
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?
EDITORIAL: Seek tolerance in the workplace
Balancing the rights of employees and entrepreneurs is tricky.
SKARBECK: Gain fortitude by knowing what companies you own
It is essential to understand that shares of stock represent the fractional ownership of an operating business.
HICKS: Competing theories agree on nation’s economic woes
Both explanations suggest that the large stimulus and enormous government spending deficits are in part to blame for the continued ill performance of the U.S. economy.
LOU’S VIEWS: Heartland Film Fest starter set
Having trouble picking from the more than 100 films at this year’s event? Try these critic’s picks.
BENNER: Don’t forget about famous Hoosier sports heroes
Certainly, sports figures need to be included among the 30 honored on whatever they end up calling Georgia St.
HETRICK: Ten tips on the way out the entrepreneurial door
In the hope that someone out there is hesitant to hang out a shingle and build a business, I’ll surprise you with this: Try it.
DINING: Drive-by Carmel newcomer worth a stop
Second in a month-long series of “en route” restaurants. This week: J. Razzo’s.