MAURER: Mayor Ballard’s rules going up in smoke
Mayor Greg Ballard published his book “The Ballard Rules” in 2005. Apparently, the rules do not apply
to Ballard.
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EDITORIAL: Airport vendors deserve a break
Concessionaires at Indianapolis International Airport are asking the Airport Authority for relief from a policy that requires them to price their goods at a level
consistent with what consumers pay at non-airport retailers. We agree the airport shops need a break.
Editorial unfairly portrayed schools
[The Nov. 9 editorial] was the most offensive, mean-spirited, inaccurate and biased piece of muckraking I’ve seen in
20 years as an IBJ reader.
You can have fun in smoke-filled bar
I’ve reached the zenith of my life—the esteemed publisher of IBJ has labeled me “clueless”
[in his Nov. 9 column].
Courtrooms indeed inspire awe
I enjoyed [Mickey Maurer’s Nov. 17] column. As an undergraduate student at IUPUI, working full-time and going to
school full-time, I visited the moot court room at the old law school building on New York Street from time to time for inspiration
and to remind myself of the goal.
HICKS: Nutritional poverty plagues land of plenty
It is not sufficient merely to provide sustenance; we need to teach folks how and what to eat.
It’s time to step up
Tough times are real
and challenging to navigate. But, if we are honest, we have to admit that those of us fortunate to have jobs have an advantage
in tough times.
Patachou should respect community
At 49th and Pennsylvania, Café Patachou seeks to expand, open a new pizzeria, and use much of the public sidewalk
for proposed outside seating.
FELDMANN: Put customer interest before revenue
Understanding the customer and his or her motivation is priceless, but it’s
old-school and just half of the solution. The other half, making it easy
for the customer to engage, is what sets growing organizations apart from stagnant ones.
MARCUS: Citizens unite to halt progress
Herbert Hubert is an attorney with Hem Haw Hack and Hew. We met at the local Hot Java. He wanted to solicit my participation
in a variety of causes with a common theme.
HAUKE: Great ideas not as good as excellent timing
The market often stays wrong much longer than the early investors stay solvent.
KATTERJOHN: Health care issues decades old
The unsustainable
system of health care that we now find ourselves participating in has been decades in the making. What makes us think we can
fix it—really fix it—overnight?
EDITORIAL: Hardball tactics put City Market tenants in a bind
Mayor Greg Ballard can’t have it both ways with City Market.
BENNER: Looking forward to 37 basketball games in 35 days
Indy’s month of March, 2010, will produce a basketball madness few cities can duplicate.
HETRICK: Let’s make Thanksgiving a year-round concept
Few of us fare well on our own accord. So when as the last time you surprised someone with gratitude?
DINING: Taking a chance on a casino buffet at Indiana Live!
Indy’s closest casino has revamped its dining offerings. We take a taste.
LOU’S VIEWS: A new attraction wants to drum up business
Thoughts on Rhythm! Discovery Center and Bands of America.
STYLE: Hats off to those in the millinery
Hat-maker Emily Clark faces challenges with her nearly lost art.
LOU’S VIEWS: Lurie-ing arts audiences to downtown Carmel
This week, thoughts on exhibitions at Evan Lurie Gallery in Carmel and a new revue at the Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room.
HICKS: Content expertise best basis for teacher licensing
At a time when we are desperate for science and math teachers, and when several big firms are laying off scientists, we should
be jumping at the chance to get them into the classroom.