A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Critically selected highlights
From Earth Wind and Fire to Ernest Shackleton and from Mike Birbiglia to Martin Sheen, this promises to be a season to remember.
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A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Clutch hitters guarantee a good time
Introducing a subjective short-list of Indy’s clutch-hitting actors, all of whom have created magic in the past and will be seen on local stages this season. (with videos)
LOU’S VIEWS: I’ve looked at Fringe from both sides now
For me, the biggest challenge in wearing the hats of both playwright and critic was not being able to fully embrace the camaraderie of the festival,
DINING: Fountain Square eatery is taqueria of the town
Fourth in a month-long series of reviews of new arts district eateries. This week: Revolucion.
TRAVEL: Heading south of the border again and again
Katrina and I have made more trips (10) to Mexico and traveled to more cities and towns there (35) than we have to any other foreign country in the last 12 years.
BENNER: Look in mirror to see what ails college football
If college football is the product of a corrupt system, why is it so incredibly popular?
ALTOM: Stashing your assets? Find out which safe is best
It turns out that safe sales have blossomed recently, because investors fleeing the thrashing stock market are now often sitting on gold, jewelry and even cash.
Fair tragedy stirred Coliseum memories
On the last night of October 1963, a propane tank exploded during the final presentation of an ice show. Seventy-four members of the audience were killed.
We’re rebalancing, not losing our way
In response to “Congress let us down across the board” [Doran Moreland column in the Aug. 22 Forefront], has the author considered that the sharp divide in Congress might have something to do with the trillions of dollars at stake?
Health law hitting insurance agents
Not only are these “minimum medical loss ratios” destabilizing state insurance markets, thus leaving consumers with fewer choices, but they’re also putting insurance agents out of business.
Burton applauded
As lawmakers mull whether the mortgage interest deduction should be on the chopping block to rein in the growing federal deficit or change the federal tax code, U.S. Rep. Dan Burton should be commended.
Rusthoven wrong on pension claim
Peter Rusthoven’s [Aug. 22] column about raising the federal debt limit included a major error worthy of a retraction and an apology.
ETZKORN: ‘Tsunami’ of business sales coming soon
More than half of all businesses are owned by baby boomers and, while they may be working past age 65, eventually they will retire.
KENNEDY: Here’s a revenue enhancement for you
We should decriminalize, tax and regulate marijuana, and focus on treatment and prevention for those with genuine addictions.
MORRIS: Don’t forget that work needs to be fun
Let’s try and leave some mad money in the budget.
EDITORIAL: Invest in the underemployed
Armies of people find themselves lingering on the sidelines.
SKARBECK: Global investors should heed exchange rate trends
Exchange rates are determined, at least in theory, by purchasing power parity.
HICKS: High taxes are myth, not America’s problem
In too many places, government does things the private sector does better and cheaper.
WHITE: Republicans should ease restrictions on busy voters
I believe flexible and convenient voting options encourage voter participation, which stimulates turnout.
DIETRICK: Satellite voting isn’t better, and it’s too expensive
Satellite voting, a type of “convenience voting,” does not enhance citizen participation and might actually hurt voter turnout.