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- FORUS seeks footwear revolution
Local shoe and athletic gear company FORUS is selling its hot, new shoes for discount prices to drum up the cash to fund its first major shipment to distributors. by Heather Meloy Corporate socialresponsibility is not an afterthought for locally based FORUS — just inthe midst of launching its cutting-edge shoe and athletics gear company. For Forus, which is thebrainchild of a group of IUPUI students, making the world a better place is asimportant as improving the quality of sports shoes available in themarketplace.… [ Read more ]
- Thumbs up: Accurate forecasting
In search of talking points to underscore the urgency of recognizing human-induced climate change? Read and repeat this until misinformation campaigns choke on their own fumes. by NUVO Editors Thumbs up: Accurate forecasting For anyone in search of talking points to underscore theurgency of recognizing human-induced climate change: The American MeteorologicalSociety just updated an informationalpaper on the subject.… [ Read more ]
- Thumbs down: Striking mistake
Domestic violence is party specific by no means. A recent instance may seem to be a strike against the GOP column, but, hey, at least they had the sense not to put him on the ballot. by NUVO Editors Thumbs down: Striking mistake Domestic violence is party specific by no means.… [ Read more ]
- Thumbs up: Hot for teacher
Central Indiana is responsible for the vast majority of finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Seven of the 10 finalists are from area schools. by NUVO Editors ,Thumbs up: Hot for teacher Central Indiana is responsible for the vast majority offinalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year.… [ Read more ]
- Haiku News
This week’s important stories told to you in 17 syllables. On the docket this week: Eastwood, ex-SEALS, holy sheet. by Jim Poyser GOP platformadopted and it’s a madhatter tea party Clint Eastwood ends upnot at all making the dayfor Republicans… [ Read more ]
- Ratepayers face higher electricity bills
The coal-fueled electricity from the Prairie State Energy Campus now costs between 40 and 100 percent more than originally promised. by Dan Ferber When it comes to electricity, Indiana politicians,from Mitch Daniels on down, have a mantra: coal is cheap and renewables areexpensive. But costs of wholesale electricity from the nation’s newest coalplant have skyrocketed to as much as double the current market rate, accordingto a report issued in August.… [ Read more ]
- Where We Worship
Re-energized on the Word Virginia Ford enjoys long-time church environment Virginia Ford Virginia Ford, 81, has a long history with the Historic Grace Baptist Church. Her husband Raymond was the previous pastor. Knowing her husband could needed to retire, Grace Baptist merged with Maranatha Baptist Church. Pastor Rick Stone took over the congregation. “Being in [...] - On campus
Jordyn Perry named to Illinois College Dean’s List Jordyn Perry, a sophomore from Greenwood, was named to Illinois College’s spring semester dean’s list. Perry is the daughter of Jeffrey and Trudy Perry of Greenwood. She is a graduate of Whiteland High School. Candidates for the dean’s list must complete at least 14 semester hours and [...] - In our schools
Roncalli celebrates success of AP program Fifty percent of the graduates in the Roncalli Class of 2012 scored a 3 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement (AP) test. State law now requires state universities to extend college credit to those students who score a 3 or higher on an AP test. This places [...] - Tasty treasures in the clearance aisle
By Clint Smith Impulse buys. When it comes to consumer compulsion—whether it be conversion to a “smart” phone, or giving in to that gotta-have-it gadget expertly positioned in the check-out lane—I typically have the wherewithal to stave off such temptation. But when it comes to the gotta-have-it compunction of gastronomy, I must admit that I [...] - Equal care for all
Thelma Hughbanks sits in the recliner in her private Medicaid suite in University Heights. University Heights adds Medicaid suites for residents By Nicole Davis Thelma Hughbanks, 90, said that when she was transitioning to Medicaid, she needed to find a place to stay for long-term care that was closer to her daughter in Indianapolis. [...]
- Labor Day visual essay: Follow ‘the invisible shift’
While most of us are putting the kids to bed or slipping on our robes and slippers, a small army of workers are just beginning their day. The Star’s photography staff came together to capture their work, from road construction on I-69, to diners and fire department houses. - For Democrats, diversity is their trump card
Democrats arriving here for their national convention that starts Tuesday say not to expect the overt pitch to women and Hispanics that Republicans made at their convention last week. - Indiana’s share of Isaac proves soggy, not severe
There was plenty of rain. Water-clogged streets, too. Even flood warnings. - Citizens Energy Group’s Indy customers will get combined statement
The next month will bring the biggest changes that customers will see from Citizens Energy Group’s takeover of the municipal water and sewer utilities. - Exec Angela Dabney works with businesses to support investment in United Way
Each year, more than 70,000 people donate to United Way of Central Indiana. On Friday, the nonprofit will announce its goal for the 2012 fundraising campaign. Angela Dabney, vice president of resource development, was instrumental in helping to raise the nearly $40 million the organization received last year. - IMPD seeking suspect in fire, shootings of 4
Indianapolis metropolitan police are seeking a suspect they think shot four people, including a woman and her son whose house was set on fire and a man who later died from his wounds.
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