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- Officials target predicted sex crime spree
Those in the sex trade may enjoy the stimulative business effects of the 2012 Super Bowl, and Indiana’s AG will be on the lookout for unwilling employees, aka sex slaves. by Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism By Zach Osowski Hosting aSuper Bowl is something most major cities dream about, and this February,Indianapolis will have the privilege, bringing national attention and focusthat local officials hope to parlay into economic development and tourism.… [ Read more ]
- Thank you, health insurers
If people’s pay continues being sucked up by higher premiums to pay for lower-quality care, our consumer-based economy can never – repeat: never – fully recover. by David Hoppe When you go to the WellPoint health insurance website, you are greeted with a slideshow of testimonials from WellPointemployees. Each testimonial starts with a banner headline: “I love helpingpeople,” says one.… [ Read more ]
- Letter: Action against Keystone XL
This past Sunday, a group of about twenty concerned citizens met in the auditorium of the Monroe County Public Library. They were there to learn about the experience of several IU students and Bloomington natives who had recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a sit-in outside the White House, and to find out what comes next for Tar Sands Action.…[ Read more ]
- Newport: Indiana prairie?s last best chance
At the 7,100-acre Newport U.S. Army facility, a black-soil prairie occupies 336 acres in its southwest corner, which prairie conservationists hope to preserve. by Steven Higgs WhenPhil Cox introduced himself to a gathering of citizens outside the NewportChemical Depot gate on Aug. 12, a female voice in the crowd embellished hisresume – “He knows every blade of grass in there.” Bird watchers, soiland water conservation officials, academics, 4-H leaders, hunters, hikers andfriends of the nearby Turkey Run and Shades state parks comprised the group of28.… [ Read more ]
- Hammer: Ahmadinejad’s hard truths
While no fan of the Iranian dictator, Hammer nevertheless finds the leader?s recent speech to the U.N. at least worth reflecting upon. by Steve Hammer Nobody will evergive Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad any awards for being a humanitarian. His leadership in Iran has been marred by vote fraud, allegations of humanrights violations and a constant desire to build a nuclear weapons program.… [ Read more ]
- Gadfly: Rock ‘em-Sock ‘em Mayorbots
Every week, NUVO cartoonist Wayne Bertsch turns an eye towards the news headlines for the subject of his ‘Gadfly’ comic. by Wayne Bertsch
- Bargains on the Bus
Janet Price of the Southside has a special interest in jewelry. She will definitely be one of 50 bargain-hunting women traveling around Indianapolis on the Resale Bus Tour. This is her third time to go on the tour, which is hosted by Selective Seconds, a women’s clothing consignment store in Greenwood. Each time she signs [...] - Back from the ashes
In the late seventies, a 23-year-old Jim Trimble purchased Wanamaker Feed and Seed from Ralph Prangy. As the store’s name implied, the venture specialized in lawn and garden supplies, tools and equipment. The success of the modest operation was fostered by family support, local loyalty, and a pleasant do-it-yourself attitude. Over the next three decades, [...] - 9/23/11 Obits
Alberta Mae Beaver, 81, died Sept. 19, 2011. She was born in Gwynneville to the late John and LaVon (Wilson) Poston. She married Walter Beaver in 1949. She was an office manager for Roos Packing for many years. She was a longtime member of Southport Eastern Star and was also crowned the Valentine Queen when [...] - Students spread peace
Students from the University of Indianapolis recently volunteered to spread mulch at the Global Peace Initiatives community garden on Van Dyke Street in Southport. Such “peace gardens” are a GPI way to raise food for the hungry and promote healthy eating. Nearly 400 UIndy students performed work for schools, community centers and other not-for-profit groups [...] - Steamed Clam’s: this shell game’s a snap
Cooking With Clint Recalling his days as an English teacher, and the workload that went along with the job, Stephen King wrote that by the end of the work week, his brain felt like it had been hooked up to jumper cables. No matter your personal vocation, I bet you can relate. So here’s a [...]
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