KIM: Predicting market’s swings is both futile and expensive
Wouldn’t it be nice to be smart enough to sell at the top and nimble enough to buy back in at the bottom?
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HICKS: Lessons to glean from Keystone Towers demolition
The demolition of a vacant apartment building is common fare in American cities. It is part of the urban renewal that is much needed in many U.S. cities.
WEB REVIEW: Lessons all leaders should learn from Steve Jobs
The announcement from Apple CEO Steve Jobs that he’ll step down from his post is not altogether unexpected, but it does mark the end of an era.
Job, income article revealed problem
Your [Aug. 29] story “Employment takes sudden tumble” should have been front-page news.
MERISOTIS: Step up the push to increase college graduation
Mounting national economic woes, a flattening in the numbers of Indiana college students, and record tuition costs here and in other states have combined to threaten our economic prosperity.
GUY: Who can blame harassed teachers for losing heart?
An Indianapolis Public Schools teacher was overheard saying, “Why should I improve myself through advanced professional training when the state and its providers will fire me next year?”
RUSTHOVEN: Deconstructing wayward politicians
If we want fewer Phil Hinkle stories, then “not resigning” should not be an option.
MAURER: Find adventures right here at home
Frank and Katrina Basile only scratched the surface of the interesting sights available for us every day in Indianapolis. Like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”
EDITORIAL: NBA lockout fuels old debate
The billions of dollars in public money spent subsidizing franchises across the country don’t buy mayors or governors a seat at the bargaining table when players and team owners wage war.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Critically selected highlights
From Earth Wind and Fire to Ernest Shackleton and from Mike Birbiglia to Martin Sheen, this promises to be a season to remember.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Clutch hitters guarantee a good time
Introducing a subjective short-list of Indy’s clutch-hitting actors, all of whom have created magic in the past and will be seen on local stages this season. (with videos)
LOU’S VIEWS: I’ve looked at Fringe from both sides now
For me, the biggest challenge in wearing the hats of both playwright and critic was not being able to fully embrace the camaraderie of the festival,
DINING: Fountain Square eatery is taqueria of the town
Fourth in a month-long series of reviews of new arts district eateries. This week: Revolucion.
TRAVEL: Heading south of the border again and again
Katrina and I have made more trips (10) to Mexico and traveled to more cities and towns there (35) than we have to any other foreign country in the last 12 years.
BENNER: Look in mirror to see what ails college football
If college football is the product of a corrupt system, why is it so incredibly popular?
ALTOM: Stashing your assets? Find out which safe is best
It turns out that safe sales have blossomed recently, because investors fleeing the thrashing stock market are now often sitting on gold, jewelry and even cash.
Fair tragedy stirred Coliseum memories
On the last night of October 1963, a propane tank exploded during the final presentation of an ice show. Seventy-four members of the audience were killed.
We’re rebalancing, not losing our way
In response to “Congress let us down across the board” [Doran Moreland column in the Aug. 22 Forefront], has the author considered that the sharp divide in Congress might have something to do with the trillions of dollars at stake?
Health law hitting insurance agents
Not only are these “minimum medical loss ratios” destabilizing state insurance markets, thus leaving consumers with fewer choices, but they’re also putting insurance agents out of business.
Burton applauded
As lawmakers mull whether the mortgage interest deduction should be on the chopping block to rein in the growing federal deficit or change the federal tax code, U.S. Rep. Dan Burton should be commended.