HICKS: Four recommendations for your reading list
Though I am no slave to fashion, summertime is a long occasion for the reading of good books.
Opinion
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OWEN: Why I rethought riding my bicycle to work
One day last spring, I put on a helmet, climbed on my bike, and rode to work with a
co-worker. For a guy who had only recently gotten on a bike
after more than 15 years away from two-wheelers, it was monumental.
MARCUS: There is no ‘rural revival’ in Indiana
The now famous housing bubble has been blamed for many of our nation’s problems. In truth, it is the opposite. The
massive private debt, including mortgage debt, was made possible by lax lending practices.
John Wooden column was a favorite
John Wooden has been my idol and will
continue to be someone I strive to be for as long as I am breathing. I know that I am not the only one who feels this way.
Pre-race ceremony didn’t measure up
Good [Bill Benner column on June 7] on the recap of the 500. One area that I disagree with you was your praise for the pre-race
ceremony. It was plain awful this year.
City ‘investments’ often no such thing
Even if the new system does slow down property tax increases, actually capping one source of revenue will never
solve taxpayer problems.
Environmentalists contributed to spill
[In response to Bruce Hetrick’s June 14 column] Those that are calling for more government involvement in response
to the BP oil spill are not those who typically call for “less government.
Health care column got it wrong
As a practicing physician, I was disappointed by [Morton Marcus’] support of the recently passed health care legislation
[in his May 31 column].
Arts is key to education
We too often underestimate a young childâ??s ability to be engaged and inspired.
DINING: Spice is nice at Main St. Carmel Cajun
Second in our month-long series of reviews of “elemental” eateries.
Education deficit perpetuates itself
There are plenty of parents who don’t have a high school diploma, or didn’t attend secondary education, for all kinds of reasons.
LOU’S VIEWS: Feinstein more than fine at Great American Songbook Competition
High school vocal competition soared in second year. Winner landed New York gig.
ROWLAND: Monument Circle is all about traffic
Time and again, communities have tried pedestrian plazas in downtown areas and have failed because, without cars, there are few people, and businesses failed.
MARCUS: English skills lead to economic success
Unless you have extraordinary assets, your communication skills will go a long way to determining your social and economic
standing.
MAURER: Take a chance on Brightpoint shares
Here’s the new plan: Purchase the stock at $7.25 to $7.50 a share, and hope to realize a 15-percent to 20-percent gain
in the short term.
HETRICK: The irony of government foes wanting more government
We’re all quick to say we want lower taxes, but we’re slow to sacrifice services that affect us.
BENNER: John Wooden would have been proud of these kids
There is little I can add to the deserved tributes … except to place a couple of recent events in a Wooden-like perspective.
EDITORIAL: Next grand plan for City Market
While it seems ominously similar to earlier efforts, there are components that might result in a better outcome.
SKARBECK: Municipal bond defaults might be next crisis
for decades, politicians have regularly boosted public pension benefits to score election gains, while neglecting the long-term costs to municipal budgets. Now the bills are coming due.
HICKS: Derivatives don’t deserve their scary reputation
One major part of the legislation will target derivatives. This is an arena where the financial services industry does itself
no good from a public relations sense.