HETRICK: Let’s have a little holiday faith … in one another
One might hope that we could accept a simple seasonal greeting for its thoughtful intent.
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DINING: Kilroy’s is here
Kilroy’s Bar n’ Grill, the Bloomington college-crowd staple, comes to the big city.
LOU’S VIEWS: Oh Christmas plays, oh Christmas plays
Holiday season staples take the stages at the Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Phoenix Theatre.
ALTOM: It’s time to rethink reliance on PowerPoint presentations
A college administrator believes technology shifts the educational focus from the wits and wisdom of the instructor to the
bullet points in the presentations.
BENNER: Ninety years of tennis history ends with a thud
Say goodbye to tournament tennis in Indy. I feel bad for all those who invested their time, effort and money into sustaining the presence
of world-class tennis here.
COTA: Get out of town … but click first
There’s a lot more than Travelocity when it comes to booking travel online.
HICKS: Scandal may put chill on global-warming research
A long series of leaked or hacked e-mails strongly indicate that several prominent climate scientists have hidden data, conspired
to hide unfavorable findings, and doctored scientific evidence.
EDITORIAL: Dodson, Durham take different approach to doing business
This week’s issue features stories about two local businessmen. Both are native Hoosiers in their late 40s who showed
entrepreneurial instincts at a young age. But the similarities end there.
KATTERJOHN: Indiana Achievement Awards live on
en years ago, Dodson Group CEO Jim Dodson came to IBJ with an idea to launch a program that would recognize
best practices in the not-for-profit community and reward organizations that practiced them. And not just with
a pat on the back—with hard cash.
Literacy is a lifelong gift
It was with great interest that I read Morton Marcus’ [Nov. 30] column encouraging us to spend responsibly this holiday
season, and to “give a check to your local adult literacy program.” It was with added delight when I read Theresa
Rhodes’ column on the same page suggesting that readers consider volunteering by “helping an adult learn to read.
WIEGAND: School competition good for community
It’s vitally important to have innovative, competitive and successful
school options available to attract and retain middle-class families in the neighborhoods.
MARCUS: Grandson learns facts of Hoosier life
My grandson, Nathaniel, recently had his first birthday. Soon thereafter, I took him to a doughnut shop to teach
him the facts of life. If he is to become an adult Hoosier, there are things he must learn.
SKARBECK: Even more investigations increase market cynicism
As if Wall Street needs another black eye, an expanding probe into insider trading threatens to elevate public cynicism
over whether there’s a level playing field in public markets and raise skepticism about the ability of regulators to
police them.
BENNER: Should franchise records of Baltimore, Indy really mix?
When Colts tight end Dallas Clark made that one-handed touchdown catch, moving him past the legendary Baltimore Colt John
Mackey, questions once again arose.
DINING: Appetizing name raises restaurant expectations
When you name your restaurant Oh Yumm! Bistro, you’ve set the bar pretty high.
HICKS: New breast cancer recommendation not supported
Under the current proposal, the same type of groups that made the CDC’s recommendations will outline guidelines about which treatment will be offered under a government program.
Meeting Palin was honor
My family and I don’t follow sports. We don’t know current actors or
television shows. What excites us is conservative politics.
RHODES: Volunteering offers huge payback
On any given day in Indianapolis, hundreds of people will volunteer their time tutoring children, stocking food pantry
shelves, raising funds and providing leadership for not-for-profit organizations that are making a difference in our community.
MARCUS: ‘Tis the season to spend responsibly
Initially, I was going to write this week about the innumerable foolish purchases we could make this holiday season. As
I looked through the Sunday newspaper, I felt overwhelmed by the advertisements that offered such deliciously dumb items as
a singing toothbrush holder.
MAURER: Mayor Ballard’s rules going up in smoke
Mayor Greg Ballard published his book “The Ballard Rules” in 2005. Apparently, the rules do not apply
to Ballard.