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Give to nonprofits this holiday season
Scan our Holiday Wish List on page 34 to see if you have what local not-for-profits want this holiday season.
Indiana’s current recession may be less severe than 1982’s
With a growing labor market in Indiana, it would seem this recession, thus far, is an economic shock that may be of shorter
duration and severity than the 1982 decline.
Lion King, Hansel & Gretel excel in music, staging and dancing
This week, a return visit is made to review “The Lion King” and a Sendak-ed “Hansel and Gretel.”
Don’t treat children like commodities
I’m writing in response to the article "Indiana adoption agencies trying new strategies" from the Oct. 27 issue. As an adoptive mom, I was pleased to see an adoption article at the beginning of National Adoption Month (November). However, I was very disappointed in the use of the term "supply" in referring to the number […]
Transit isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment
The Metropolitan Development Commission gave Indianapolis area transportation planners the green light Nov. 12 to do an expedited
study that would show locations, cost and potential ridership for mass transit routes region-wide.
Give thanks, and more, in tough times
As we hunker down and try to fend for ourselves during this difficult economy, don’t forget to support those who are even
less fortunate and
have been hit even harder than we have.
Spark your holiday spirit with IRT’s creative version of ‘Carol’
Despite its annual appearance for many years during the holidays, “A Christmas Carol” continues to be produced creatively
by fine actors, directors and designers at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
Be open to change, as difficult as it may be
The movie, “The Visitor,” is a good reminder to be open to change because it can instill hope for the future.
Thanksgiving a time to reflect and cherish memories
Holidays are great fun, but Thanksgiving brings the most memories.
Time to snuff out public smoking
The Indiana General Assembly should pass a bill into law that bans smoking in public places.
New president is a sign of hope
The election for me was like looking up for a change instead of having a spiral-down feeling, which was good.
Government shouldn’t bail out free market system problems
Since 1913, there has been a growing reluctance from our political leaders to allow financial setbacks in our nation to occur
in banking, and that’s been a huge mistake.
Indianapolis needs more to-your-door delivery services
There is an essential component missing that I believe service businesses have to pay attention to and offer if they truly
consider themselves “taking care of the city [of Indianapolis] dwellers.” One of them is to-your-door delivery, especially
for food, including groceries.
DINING: Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille food is only OK
The menu at Hal’s Fabulous Bar & Grille, is ambitious, but doesn’t deliver consistently tasty items. Best bet is the lemon
pepper chicken with penne.
Nurse shortage still a major work force issue in Indiana
As the bedrock of the United State’s health care delivery framework, the nursing profession represents the top need for open
health care positions across Indiana and much of the nation.
Let’s limit campaigns to public funds
The only way more ideas, more candidates, more party platforms can gain
any traction, any consideration by the public at large, would be for all political parties to receive, and run only on public
funds.
Hansel & Gretel interpreted through visual art, opera
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, the Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library and the Indianapolis Opera have come together to produce "Hansel & Gretel: Lost in the
Arts."
DINING: Texas Roadhouse has tasty, salty, cheesy menu items
It may not be the best little roadhouse in this western state, but Texas Roadhouse—which was actually launched in
Clarksville,
Ind.—has its pleasures.
FFA is grateful to sponsors, funders for successful convention
The National FFA Organization and the city of Indianapolis can celebrate the record-breaking success of the 81st National
FFA Convention, thanks to the generosity and assistance of committees, funders and citizens.