SKARBECK: Are bailouts creating a ‘moral hazard’?
Will individuals and institutions take excessive risks in the future, operating on the belief that the government will step
in to rescue them if they encounter problems?
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Transit can be economic engine
We applaud the efforts of those who are laying the groundwork for viable mass transit in the Indianapolis area.
A bit of Lauth history
Regarding the May 25 story, [“Lauth granted reprieve,”] please note that Lauth Property Group is an offshoot of the original company founded by myself and Terry Eaton in 1976. It was then known as Ernst/Eaton Associates.
MARCUS: Let’s reassess reassessment
The process of assessment could be simplified and performed uniformly and inexpensively.
Civility is admired in life and death
What would you want said in your obituary that would set you apart from your peers?
HICKS: Administration demonized ‘investors’ in Chrysler deal
Almost one-third of Chrysler’s investors are schoolteachers, college administrators, firefighters and police officers. These
“vultures” of Wall Street finance have seen the value of their hard work severely hampered by the Chrysler bankrutcy plan.
Recession toughens faith communities
I enjoyed speaking to your reporter, Kathleen McLaughlin. However, her article ["Building on a prayer," in the May 25 issue] contains an error that requires correction. The statement that "Holy Trinity Greek Christian Orthodox Church proceeded with its northward migration from 40th and Pennsylvania streets to western Carmel even though it isn’t necessarily growing"—is not […]
DINING: Quick-serve Roscoe’s Tacos keeps quality intact
I’ll make the case that Roscoe’s Tacos (642 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood) deserves a spot among those who rotate among the area’s
many Mexican restaurants. That’s because this eatery’s operators know what they want to do and do it well.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT’s ‘Interpreting William’ needs rewriting
This week, William Conner on stage at the IRT and another chorus of "Tomorrow," courtesy of Beef &
Boards.
Remove barriers to lower costs
By preserving residency as a condition to distribute booze, our Legislature is protecting Indiana’s existing liquor distributors, many of whom do business in neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan. This antiquated standard is anti-competitive and ultimately means higher prices and reduced selection for Indiana residents.
Are new, low-cost laptops good for business?
Today, there are some small “notebook” machines on the market that mock the high prices of their bigger siblings. These can be had for $200 to $400, and have enough features to make them real business tools if you’re not too demanding.
Holiday a reminder of the value of public service
Many lament the loss of what might be called timeless values. I place these into two categories; both are exemplified and sustained by military service.
Pay for diplomas is smart incentive
Incentives have long been used as an effective tool in business to improve employee performance. But can a concept that helps
companies motivate workers also work in public education?
In tough times, remember the arts as a civic duty
Attend arts events, visit our cultural organizations, and support our sports teams. If you don’t make regular donations to
arts and cultural organizations, there has never been a better and more important time to give.
DINING: Cobblestone Grill offers tasty lunch until 5
One of the pleasures—and there are numerous ones—of Zionsville’s Cobblestone Grill (160 S. Main St.,
Zionsville, 873-4745) is that its lunch menu is offered beyond the traditional midday-meal hours.
As debt weakens dollar, commodities get boost
There is one commodity that may have more potential over the next several years than all else: natural gas.
Consumers too connected to TV, telephone noise
Why are we so addicted to being “connected?” The cell phone, the BlackBerry, the television, all have “power off” buttons, but maybe that’s itâ??when we turn the power off, does the sense of being disconnected makes us feel less powerful?
Tourism should not be our focus
If a city really wants to attract people to its city (to live and visit), it has to become a better city, but to become a better city it has to know what it is and what it wants to be and what it can be.
General Assembly heeds public mayhem, not public policy
Which group should make the spending decisions? Consumers or elected officials?