Thanksgiving a time to reflect and cherish memories
Holidays are great fun, but Thanksgiving brings the most memories.
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Time to snuff out public smoking
The Indiana General Assembly should pass a bill into law that bans smoking in public places.
New president is a sign of hope
The election for me was like looking up for a change instead of having a spiral-down feeling, which was good.
Government shouldn’t bail out free market system problems
Since 1913, there has been a growing reluctance from our political leaders to allow financial setbacks in our nation to occur
in banking, and that’s been a huge mistake.
Indianapolis needs more to-your-door delivery services
There is an essential component missing that I believe service businesses have to pay attention to and offer if they truly
consider themselves “taking care of the city [of Indianapolis] dwellers.” One of them is to-your-door delivery, especially
for food, including groceries.
DINING: Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille food is only OK
The menu at Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille, is ambitious, but doesn’t deliver consistently tasty items. Best bet is the lemon
pepper chicken with penne.
Nurse shortage still a major work force issue in Indiana
As the bedrock of the United State’s health care delivery framework, the nursing profession represents the top need for open
health care positions across Indiana and much of the nation.
Let’s limit campaigns to public funds
The only way more ideas, more candidates, more party platforms can gain
any traction, any consideration by the public at large, would be for all political parties to receive, and run only on public
funds.
Hansel & Gretel interpreted through visual art, opera
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, the Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library and the Indianapolis Opera have come together to produce "Hansel & Gretel: Lost in the
Arts."
DINING: Texas Roadhouse has tasty, salty, cheesy menu items
It may not be the best little roadhouse in this western state, but Texas Roadhouse—which was actually launched in
Clarksville,
Ind.—has its pleasures.
FFA is grateful to sponsors, funders for successful convention
The National FFA Organization and the city of Indianapolis can celebrate the record-breaking success of the 81st National
FFA Convention, thanks to the generosity and assistance of committees, funders and citizens.
Here are tips for small biz survival during recession
For small businesses to survive, they must be prepared to withstand economic difficulties for some time…
Lou Harry’s arts coverage is welcome, insightful
Lou Harry’s art coverage is thorough and vital to the community, and IBJ, an overall
interesting read, should remain committed to including arts reviews and news.
Gene Cato was true sports booster
Gene Cato was a true supporter of high school sports in Indiana.
Hospitality industry needs state support
At this difficult time in the country’s economic life, state leaders should invest in tourism promotion and development.
Economists research, analyze trends
Most economists spend some time teaching, but the vast majority of our time is spent doing research.
Change begins with everyone, not just Obama
Sen. Barack Obama’s election and call for change and hope, as well as Ind. Gov. Mitch Daniels’ re-election after
dramatic changes, shows that Americans can become successful again.
Expensive ink cartridges for computer printers signal they’re empty when not
Ink cartridges signal that they’re empty when they’re not, but consumers can take steps to judiciously use all the ink in any computer printer cartridge.
Be careful: Stock market turmoil will likely persist
Here is something I know you don’t want to hear: This bear market isn’t over.
Election of president, governor signals Hoosiers desire changes
Indiana’s blue vote for president-elect Barack Obama on Election Day was a sign that Hoosiers are ready for change. So was
the state’s red vote to keep incumbent Gov. Mitch Daniels in office. In this case, the status quo means more change. Daniels
has been making gutsy and sometimes unpopular moves since taking office four years ago. He ran on a promise to keep shaking
things up.