JANUARY 13-19, 2014

There's no more pressing safety issue in sports than head injuries, and yet the diagnosis of a concussion can be slow and subjective. This week, Anthony Schoettle reveals how two Indiana University professors are perfecting a portable system that can test for concussions quickly and objectively. Also this week, Chris O'Malley discovers where all the radio DJs have gone since the automation of the commercial airwaves: They're doing Internet podcasts and enjoying the independence of being their own bosses. And in A&E, Lou Harry assays the IMA's contemporary design galleries.

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Napolese nibbles on national expansion

January 9, 2014 |

Local restaurateur Martha Hoover plans to take her Napolese chain national with help from Simon Property Group Inc.

IU professors’ invention tracks eyes to detect brain injuries

January 9, 2014 |

Two Indiana University School of Optometry professors are tackling diagnosis of one of the most difficult medical problems facing sports teams at every level: head injuries.

Upswing causing slowdown in startups

January 9, 2014 |

The number of newly formed Indiana companies slumped in 2013, the first such dip since the recession, but the small drop could actually be a positive sign for the economy. Established companies have more job openings than a few years ago, meaning workers have less incentive to start their own businesses, as thousands did when the economy tumbled.

Cash-strapped Fair Finance CFO agrees to $50M settlement

January 9, 2014 |

An attorney for Rick Snow says the executive agreed to the deal because he lacked the money to fight the suit, not because he actually has the money.

Funding drought pinches life sciences firms

January 9, 2014 |

Nationally, venture capital investments into life sciences firms totaled $4.9 billion during the first nine months of 2013, down 30 percent from the same period in 2008, according to data from Thomson Reuters and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In Indiana, life sciences firms raised $21 million during the first nine months of the year, far lower than any year since 2003.

Podcasting allows DJs to carry on, without a radio station

January 9, 2014 | Chris O'Malley

Longtime disc jockeys Jason Hammer and Nigel Laskowski are free from the corporate overlords of modern radio, these days operating their own podcast after having lost their full-time on-air gigs.

Pupils learn to talk fast, sell well in auctioneering school

January 9, 2014 |

Melissa Davis is a third-generation auctioneer and president of Reppert School of Auctioneering. She helps lead quarterly courses running 10 days straight.

Greenwood firm buys building near Lucas Oil Stadium

January 7, 2014 |

The Alderson Commercial Group of Greenwood bought the building at 425 W. South St. late last year and plans to move into it in April. It last housed the Super Bowl Host Committee.

Canned Star reporter firing up foodie website

January 7, 2014 |

Indianapolis Star food writer Jolene Ketzenberger has been dismissed by the state’s largest newspaper for operating a personal website featuring “back of the notebook” snippets of information about the local food scene.

Indiana charter school backers fret about losing movement’s edge

January 8, 2014 |

State lawmakers inadvertently made it too easy for poor-performing schools to stay open, some advocates say.

Educator starts business to simplify teacher ratings

January 8, 2014 |

Software helps administrators eliminate mountains of paperwork.

EDITORIAL: Forge ahead with preschool

January 9, 2014 |

Gov. Mike Pence said last month that he wants to help young children from low-income homes start kindergarten “ready for a life of learning.” We applaud that goal, and ask the governor and General Assembly to craft voucher legislation that encourages the highest-quality preschools.

MORRIS: Storm tests preparedness, opens hearts

January 9, 2014 |

Dangerous conditions give us a chance to kick the tires on remote workforce plan.

KENNEDY: Not healthy, wealthy or wise

January 9, 2014 |

Many of us have just wished our friends and loved ones a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. In Indiana, those are going to be elusive goals.

SMITH: Business thrives in pro-family Indiana

January 9, 2014 |

Among the more mystifying arguments against a constitutional amendment defining marriage as one man and one woman is the claim that having such a conversation creates an intolerant tone that hurts Indiana’s business climate. It’s mystifying because as we have respectfully debated this issue, Indiana’s economy improved remarkably.

Hicks: Fed might as well throw in the towel on easing

January 9, 2014 |

At the Philadelphia meeting of the American Economic Association, economist Charles Plosser argued that the continued quantitative easing should be quickly reduced.

Skarbeck: Next wave of regulators needs to keep reforming

January 9, 2014 |

Since last year, there have been several personnel changes in key financial and regulatory positions in the federal government.

Legislative agenda unusually lengthy for a short session

January 9, 2014 |

An uncommonly ambitious gubernatorial want-list is paired with scores of items lawmakers are coveting during the 10-week gathering.

Support faith traditions

January 9, 2014 |

As leaders of Christian faith communities in Indiana, we share a common concern surrounding the proposed amendment to the Constitution of Indiana, House Joint Resolution 6.

Doctors will have help

January 9, 2014 |

While I agree that the “chicken little” message of doctor shortages is misguided, as demonstrated [Dec. 16] in “Sorry, docs, but Obamacare will suffer from a shortage,” Indiana patients only benefit from physician assistants practicing at the top of their license.

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