Indianapolis Business Journal

JANUARY 11-17, 2010

This week, Greg Andrews reports some potentially heartening news for investors in Tim Durham's Fair Finance Co. who fear they've lost their nest eggs: Not all such cases end badly. Also, sports-business reporter Anthony Schoettle explores the impact Mark Patrick's return to the airwaves might have on local sports-talk radio and health care reporter J.K. Wall takes a look at proposed legislation that would allow physicians to limit the number of patients they accept from a health insurer. And in A&E, etc., we head north to Carmel for a quick course in Pizzology

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JANUARY 4-10, 2010

This week, read about what grass-roots groups are doing to fill in the gaps in federal health care reform and find out what changes environmental leaders hope to see made during this year's General Assembly. Also, columnist Tim Altom explains the buzz over 3G cell phone technology. And Bill Benner offers some perspective for furious Colts fans.

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DECEMBER 21-27, 2009

This week, find out what Indiana lawmakers are preparing to do -- or not do -- about the state's insolvent unemployment insurance tust fund. Also, check out how a Perry Meridian high school teacher spends his Sundays. IBJ Publisher Chris Katterjohn one-ups Barbara Walters and shares his Top 11 personalities of 2009. And get two perspectives on the new Barbie exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis: A&E guru Lou Harry and Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo weigh in.

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DECEMBER 14-20, 2009

This week, read about a newly revealed connection between Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi and beleagured businessman Tim Durham. Also, find out where Indiana mayors might turn to replace millions lost because of tax caps. And in A&E, etc., see what Lou Harry has to say about Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's annual "Yuletide Celebration."

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NOVEMBER 23-29, 2009

This week, find out how the Indianapolis Visitors Channel aims to help tourists come up with their to-do list and learn more about a new attraction that wants to drum up business. Technology columnist Tim Altom tackles a burning Facebook question--is it folly or fantastic? And in our Commercial Lending & Investing Guide, local money managers identify some attractive vehicles to hedge against stagflation.

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NOVEMBER 16-22, 2009

This week, read the latest on the legal battle between Indianapolis City Market and five current or former tenants that are behind on rent and find out what downtown building the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund is negotiating to buy. In Focus, see what local convention planners have to do to lure the big fish to Indianapolis. And in A&E, Style columnist Gabrielle Poshadlo explores the specialized art of millinery.

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OCTOBER 12-18, 2009

This week, find out what's on Dr. Robin Ledyard's agenda now that she has taken over as president of Community Hospital East. Also, get the story behind the Kroger ads that are grabbing eyes—and raising eyebrows. Wondering what public art is on the drawing board now that kinetic George Rickey scultpures that adorned downtown this summer are gone? Maybe nothing. And in A&E etc., Lou Harry and his able assistant provide some guidance for film fans in advance of this year's Heartland Film Festival.

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