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- VA focuses on gender gap in health care
Gains in identifying alcohol misuse and screening for PTSD are among the signs of improvement the VA noted in new reports tracking efforts to reduce disparities in vet health care. by CJ Parker Gains in identifying alcohol misuse and screening forpost-traumatic stress disorder are among the signs of improvement theDepartment of Veterans Affairs noted in newreports tracking efforts to reduce disparitiesidentified in the delivery of health care to military men and women. Authors noted that gender disparities, and gaps in healthcare outcomes are not limited to military facilities.… [ Read more ]
- 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 ]
- Where We Worship
Gary and Geneva Hazelwood Friendly church-goers Geneva Hazelwood has been with Grace United Baptist Church for 11 years. Volunteering to decorate, clean and arrange flowers, she said she loves spending time at her church. “I’ve been with the church so long it seems like I live there,” Hazelwood said. “I think it’s important to do [...] - Quick Primer Buy-Sell Agreement
By Chuck Roach -Roach Law Office A buy-sell agreement is an important part of properly protecting your business and the interests of the owners. Sound business planning dictates that a buy-sell agreement be used in any business structures (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.). The buy-sell agreement is a form of “prenuptial agreement” among owners of a [...] - Couponing at the Dollar Tree
By Amber Yowler Many Dollar Tree stores in Indiana were pilot stores in accepting manufacturer coupons and as of Aug. 26 all Dollar Tree Stores are accepting manufacturer coupons. This is super exciting news. Sophia and I visited one of the Dollar Tree’s pilot stores on several occasions and our shopping experiences were all wonderful. [...] - A lamburger that’s baaad to the bone
By Clint Smith You might have to do some investigating at your local market, but ground lamb is indeed available. And while I didn’t include any cheese with this particular recipe, you could certainly do worse than add a bit of feta to this top of this lamburger. Now, let’s talk about the “quickles.” These [...] - If you “Got Milk,” ponder this
By Chef Wendell Fowler Were you aware man is the only species on earth that drinks milk from another species? Hooked on cow juice, malleable Americans obediently decant milk into their tea or coffee, cake, pudding and chicken gravy or else. Milk products have played an important role in America’s history since 1611 when the [...]
- 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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