MARCUS: Recession’s recovery persistently denied
Indiana’s recovery is only 75-percent complete, lagging the nation.
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EDITORIAL: North of South project worth the risk
We understand the concern expressed by some on the City-County Council over Indianapolis’ role in financing the $155 million project, but there are compelling reasons to approve it.
MAURER: Workforce Inc. recycles people
Now that football season is over, I suggest we turn our attention to a real hero: Gregg Keesling, CEO of Workforce Inc., an organization that populates practically its entire work force with ex-offenders.
SKARBECK: If consultants take over, ownership is relinquished
Unfortunately, there are numerous examples of mishap when the investment decision-making process is farmed out.
DINING: Delicious deli ideal for pre- or post-show nosh
In 2002, the 86th Street staple relocated to Carmel. Now, that move could pay off as Shapiro’s becomes the unofficial cafeteria for the new Center for the Performing Arts.
ALTOM: Why Microsoft Word has so many questionable features
The out-of-the-box, standard interface wasn’t primarily for boosting productivity, but for giving demonstrations. It was marketing, and not usability, that was driving interface design.
MORRIS: Palladium spotlights a Carmel all can be proud of
As the debut of the Palladium in Carmel has taken center stage, I have been reflecting on the amazing ascent of what used to be a sleepy town.
EDITORIAL: Let districts decide when to start classes
It isn’t difficult to understand why state Sen. Mike Delph wants to force school districts to start their academic years after Labor Day; what’s perplexing is why Delph would want to slap a restriction on districts at a time they need more freedom to manage their own affairs.
HAUKE: Long-term market outlook stronger than short term
I have been right about this general bull market since July 2009 and I was right when I told people to stay invested last spring. Today, however, I am at a bit of a crossroads.
FEIGENBAUM: Lawmakers wrestle with when and how to regulate
What may be appropriate regulatory reform to one person or industry may be anathema to another.
HICKS: President should focus on reducing debt burden
What worried me most about the president’s speech was not what he said, but what he didn’t.
Volunteer today
Thank you for [Greg Morris’ Jan. 17 column]. Like a lot of adults, I’ve had “volunteer” on my to-do list for quite some time, and that time just never seems to come.
Renn adds value
Congrats to IBJ for publishing the article, “Indianapolis must reinvent itself—again” by Aaron Renn [in the Jan. 10 Forefront].
We keep taxes low at our peril
As we have seen our already poor-quality educational system and libraries cut every year, while raising expectations—it is darkly ironic that the same politicians are making these contradictory decisions.
WILLIAMS: Light rail to airport is key for downtown
If Union Station was linked to an urban transportation system extending from downtown to the Hendricks County border, workers in the gargantuan warehouses west of Indianapolis would have access to a reliable transit system.
MARCUS: Indiana says, ‘If it’s broken, throw it out’
Indiana’s new policy is, “If it is broken, throw it out.” We applied that policy to township assessors and now we are applying it to township government. Soon we may do the same to urban school districts.
BENNER: Athletes, like politicians, should dial down the rhetoric
Trash talk seems so silly. Pointless. Childish.
HETRICK: From Indiana and Tucson, a tale of two tragedies
The biggest killer of all—cigarette smoke—knocks off 450,000 Americans a year—400,000 of those smokers themselves, 50,000 innocent bystanders.
DINING: Come, sit, eat with Donatello’s Italian family
Located just west of Range Line Road in Carmel’s Art & Design District, Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is a true family affair.
LOU’S VIEWS: Many are talented, but few are stars … what makes the difference?
As someone addicted to the arts, I’ve seen a lot of talent on stage. Every once in a while, though, I see star power.