Medical device debate
The New York Times examines how the surging cost of medical devices fits into the debate on health care reform.
Fido’s carbon footprint
Trying to be green? You might want to get rid of Fido. That’s the latest from a
New Zealand study that claims dogs have a larger carbon footprint than SUVs.
Chocolate milk benefits
A new study shows the surprising benefits of consuming a favorite childhood drink: chocolate milk.
The Mandela brand
McMandela? Let’s hope not. Time explores the challenges of protecting the brand of legend Nelson Mandela.
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Energy Fair offers safety, conservation suggestions
Post-Tribune—Merrillville, Ind.
NIPSCO-sponsored fair draws hundreds looking to save money
Newsweek: NiSource one of U.S.’s greenest utilities
Northwest Indiana Times—Munster, Ind.
NIPSCO’s parent company receives national recognition for environmental efforts
Hoosier Oncology Group
Bionomics CEO confident anti-cancer and anxiety clinical milestones can be reached in 2010
Proactive Investors—Sydney, Australia
The group will conduct clinical trial research for a cancer study
Hetrick
PRSSA workshop features resume critiques, professional advice
Indiana School of Journalism—Bloomington, Ind.
Bruce Hetrick provides helpful advice to young job-seekers
Atlas Van Lines
Historical flag returns to home ship
eTrucker
Atlas agent transports World War II flag
This August, my first-born started kindergarten, and so began my introduction to the public school system. The last time I set foot in a kindergarten classroom was my own in 1978. Now the morning announcements are telecast to each classroom, and naps and snacks have been replaced by computer sessions and writing workshops.
Within the first week, while I was still trying to adjust to the shock of modern-day kindergarten, home came the fundraising packets. And within a month, yet another fundraising program. The fundraising dollars were not to support special trips or exotic amenities but rather went toward keeping the school running and paying for basics like books and supplies. It soon became clear to a novice of today’s public school system that our schools are short on funds, just like they were when I was in elementary school.
Last week, voters failed to pass a referendum that would have meant more money to our school system, so we now face two threats: that student-teacher ratios will increase, and that school bus transportation may cease or require yet another fee. Education is supposed to be a priority, but it never seems to be given its just due in our taxpayer-funded but government-controlled budgets. I guess some things never change.
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