COMMENTARY: Dear IPS, parents are not the enemy
Indianapolis Public Schools needs a top-down, system-wide mandate to treat parents as valuable partners.
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Some examples of gutlessness
Morton Marcus is right when he says [in the Sept. 13 issue], “Gutless government avoids political risk.” I just differ with him on which items on the list of government activities, or lack thereof, constitute such “gutlessness.”
WILLIAMS: Rebuilding a sustainable Indianapolis
Rather than simply building and repairing streets, sidewalks, bridges and parks, ratepayers and taxpayers should demand that these projects set standards for construction in Indianapolis by reusing or recycling materials, using environmentally friendly products, and designing public spaces to encourage physical activity.
EDITORIAL: Time to change utility regulation
Conflicts of interest shouldn’t happen, but one that made news this month should inspire legislation to slow the revolving door between the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the utilities it is supposed to watch.
MARCUS: Dirty toilets signal mismanagement
Most people take toilets seriously. A dirty toilet is an affront to people who care about themselves, their families and their fellow citizens. Management can always blame the users of the toilets for persistent filth and disarray, but ultimately it’s management’s responsibility.
LOU’S VIEWS: What to see at this year’s Heartland Film Festival
Not sure how to weed through the 100-plus offerings at this year's Heartland Film Festival? Here are some recommendations from IBJ movie buffs.
DINING: Get sauced at Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub
A new bar and pizzeria and bar sets up shop in the Century Building.
BENNER: Athletic director pushes off-field game plan for IU
After months of discussions, IU Director of Athletics Fred Glass has determined that IU athletics must be defined by a broader culture than simply wins and losses
ALTOM: Office defibrillators are worth the expense
Few pieces of business technology can lay claim to saving lives. One gadget can, but odds are you don’t have one. It’s called an “automated external defibrillator,” or AED.
DINING: The Elk stops at Main Street Organic Bistro
First in a month-long series of “street” restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art wars
Art vs. Art and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis set artist against artist
WEB REVIEW: Out of kid party ideas? How to skip Chuck E. Cheese
BirthdayPartyIdeas.com is full of ideas for parties of all kinds, for all ages.
BENNER: New NCAA chief inherits full plate and more
An open letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert: Welcome to Indianapolis, President Emmert. Or, if I may, Mark. We’re pretty informal around here.
MAURER: Is this really what you want to do?
To create a disciplined investment philosophy, I evolved from my experience, “The Ten Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship You Didn’t Learn in School. Over the course of 10 columns, I will feature each of these essential principles. This is the seventh installment.
SKARBECK: Short sellers maligned, but play a useful role
True professional short sellers are typically intelligent, above-board investors who often alert the markets and investors to overvalued securities and, in some cases, to fraud.
EDITORIAL: East 10th Street project can be repeated
When people see what’s happening on and near East 10th Street—and they will, thanks to the Super Bowl connection—they’ll see what’s possible and, we hope, join similar efforts.
‘Greener Welcome’ will be powerful
In just a few days, thousands of Lilly employees will descend upon Interstate 70. The purpose: a massive makeover we’re calling “A Greener Welcome.” It will naturalize 10 acres of vacant interchanges.
Indiana Sports Corp. intimidates IBJ
Make no mistake about it, we are calling you out, in your own publication. Indiana Sports Corp. has about 30 staffers; we both run the event and run in the event. We want to go head-to-head with Team IBJ next year!
Indiana missed stimulus opportunity
Kudos to Mary Dieter and IBJ for the investigative journalism that led to the [Sept. 27] publication of the disturbing disclosure that the Daniels administration failed to pursue up to $103 million in federal stimulus money that would benefit Hoosier small businesses and workers.
Duke Energy maintains trust
A [Sept. 27] IBJ article reported on a settlement Duke Energy and several customer groups have reached on costs associated with construction of the company’s clean-coal technology power plant in Edwardsport.