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It is our position that Obamacare’s constitutionality must be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court posthaste. Since passage of this cumbersome legislation, more than 20 states have challenged the federal government’s authority in mandating that states implement the prescribed programs over the next several years.

Also at issue is whether the “individual mandate” that requires each of us to acquire healthcare is constitutional. Can our government require us to buy a product? The Department of Justice argues that the new law conforms, citing the commerce clause, which “substantially affects interstate commerce,” and regulates “activity that is commercial and economic in nature.”

As it stands now, it could take up to two years for the Supreme Court to rule on Obamacare. Meanwhile, state governments, cash strapped and debtridden, would be expected to fulfill continuing unfunded mandates from our federal authority. Lower-court rulings have produced mixed results – some upholding and some dissenting. Clarity is needed. As the Supreme Court has final say, the matter should be expedited immediately. It decries common sense to waste effort and expense for a law that will undoubtedly be reviewed and ultimately might be judicially overturned or congressionally repealed.

Gambling on revenue

It is our position that it is now time for our state to have adult conversation on the subject of gambling. Whether favoring or opposing gambling, one must accept that it provides a significant portion of our state’s revenue. Absent it, taxes would be raised and/or spending reduced. While we believe reduced spending would be the best long-term solution, we know our legislators are unlikely to make the difficult decisions necessary to accomplish the reduction.

For good or bad, Indiana has embraced gambling as a significant source of revenue. The standard rhetoric defending existing gambling while opposing any expansion is disingenuous at best. We call on our state legislators to authorize a casino in Indianapolis’ Union Station to capitalize on the thousands of visitors who attend sporting events and conventions in the Circle City.

A full-blown casino located in our state’s capital, where off-track betting already exists, would be a good hedge against lost revenue from neighboring states’ expected competition with our existing gambling infrastructure. Let’s not pretend any longer – our beloved Hoosier state (and Legislature) is addicted to gambling. Wouldn’t a more honest approach be to optimize our resources rather than hide them from sight?

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Acworth, Ga., it is illegal for any citizen to not own a yard rake.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 4.

Section 26. Any member of either House shall have the right to protest, and to have his protest, with his reasons for dissent, entered on the journal.

Section 27. Every statute shall be a public law, unless otherwise declared in the statute itself.

Section 28. No act shall take effect, until the same shall have been

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Section 29. The members of the General Assembly shall receive for their services a compensation to be fixed by law; but no increase of compensation shall take effect during the session at which such increase may be made.

(History: As Amended November 3, 1970. The schedule adopted with the 1970 amendment to Article 4, Section 9 was stricken out by the November 6, 1984, amendment).

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Bowen, Buckingham: No nonsense whatsoever

Don’t wish for downtown Indy’s downfall

With last week’s public swearing-in ceremony for 49 Hamilton County public officials, in many cases the torch was passed.

Two newly elected officials, Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen and Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham officially are on the job (as of Saturday), and we’re hopeful of great things under their leadership.

For Bowen, it should prove to be the ability to adroitly handle more with less; declining budgets dictate such, but we believe Bowen is as skillful with a balance sheet as he is a lawman. For Buckingham, it’s the opportunity to clear up any public relations debris left by former prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp’s office. For both gents, we’re hoping they and their charges will be tough as nails in pushing public safety to even higher levels of efficacy. Regarding Leerkamp, please do not misunderstand: We’re not saying she didn’t do as she was elected to do. She was a strong and accomplished advocate for so many issues, but, unfortunately, a county became divided over her office’s handling of the Carmel High School basketball bullying incidents. It seems something of a sad end for a woman who apparently toiled diligently on behalf of those she was elected to serve. Today, though, we believe you’ll like

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg what Bowen and Buckingham bring to the table. It’s “no nonsense” from here on out.

Our county needs that.

••• The wrangling between Mayor Jim Brainard and the City Council over the Carmel Redevelopment Commission notwithstanding (CRC member Bill Hammer was not retained by the council, so Brainard appointed him to replace outgoing Ron Carter, a councilman who, by law, may no longer serve on the CRC), two new council appointments have us hopeful. David Bowers of First Financial Bank and Brad Meyer, owner of Thrifty Car Rental, are in place and will bring veteran fiscal experience to the panel.

Is college really worth it?

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By Terry Anker With our eldest son approaching college age, we have observed attentively the warnings of an impending mortgage-like bubble in the student financial aid markets. Indicators point to an unfettered explosion in the cost of higher education and the enormous numbers of folks pursuing degrees relative to the amount of jobs available to those like-trained.

The first home that my wife and I purchased when we arrived in Indianapolis recently resold.

It was a lovely edifice, built in the 1930s, in a good neighborhood, well-maintained and updated throughout the years. The latest buyers paid roughly 2 ½ times what we did in 1991.

Conversely, the law school I attended has seen its tuition increase by more than tenfold in the same period.

How can this be? Can a university’s cost of production truly have outpaced other indicators by such a large multiplier? Perhaps my school was undervalued, but its ranking was competitive. Are educators simply taking advantage of a

good market opportunity? Have we artificially supported the price of schooling through federal financial aid and scholarship programs? Would people pay so much with so little promise of return if (and when) home equity loans and other mechanisms were less readily available?

Is the typical university model of education truly priceless – with our President claiming it the only key to America’s future success? If it is truly without price, why have so many built careers on charging for it? Can families be expected to continue to assume enormous amounts of debt to pay for an education that will likely never produce a return sufficient to offset the investment?

Is there an alternative that develops skills and widens learning without breaking the bank? Is a university-style educational industrial complex required, or is it a luxury we can no longer afford?

Editor, There is a sentiment among some of Carmel’s biggest cheerleaders that is very disturbing to me and should be disturbing to Carmel leadership.

For almost a year now, I have been hearing a philosophy that The Palladium is so special that it will bring about the demise of the inadequate Hilbert Circle Theater and that the Indianapolis Symphony should just move to Carmel. More recently my wife has been told that the Carmel Symphony and the Palladium are so great that many of Carmel’s most prominent people will no longer go to The Circle Theater or support the Indianapolis Symphony. Since this is coming from someone closely aligned with Carmel officials, I have to wonder if this is the party line.

Anker’s column from the heart Editor and Terry Anker, It’s a crazy busy time of year as it is for many of us but I had to pop by and say how much I love your column! It’s the first thing I read when I get a minute to peek at the paper. You write from the heart with an honesty that is inspiring and refreshing, and with an honesty that

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So I go to the party alone, bitter and angry, and wait for my husband to pull his head out of his butt. It takes about 12 hours. The following morning he says, “Thanks again for letting me bail last night. I really just needed a night off.

And now I’m excited about seeing your family and the play! If I stay until after dinner, that still gives me plenty of time to get home.”

Thank you, Tiny Tim! I’m not married to an A-hole. Selfish on occasion, maybe, but when it comes to the important things, he eventually gets it. This weekend helped me remember that men are really just tall children with facial hair.

Petulance is part of the package. It’s our job as women to let their tantrums run their course, refrain from hurtful retaliation, then shower them with love when it’s all over. So if you’ll excuse me, I have to go give Doo some “therethere’s.” I can’t have him going all Jacob Marley on me. Peace out.

So what if he’s tired? Everyone’s tired this time of year, but we do what we need to do when it means a lot to our spouse. That’s marriage. _________

» Prevent sexual abuse in children – The next Stewards of Children program will be Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Monon Community Center in Banquet Room A at 6:00 p.m. During the hour and a half program, adults interacting with children and adolescents on a regular basis can learn how to prevent and recognize the signs of child sexual abuse and react responsibly in an abuse situation. The cost is $15.00 and registration is available online at www.chauciesplace.org or by calling (317) 582-8251.

know anyone at the party. There’s some anxiety in that too.

As for Louisville, would I want to spend all that time in a car just for a production of Scrooge? I get to stay for a few days with the kids, but he can’t. Is it his fault he can’t take a day off from work?

Yes! He should have asked a month ago for time off! And so what if he’s tired? Everyone’s tired this time of year, but we do what we need to do when it means a lot to our spouse. That’s marriage. Deal with it.

All of this goes through my mind in the minute or so that Doo is whining. Somehow I keep from combusting and calmly suggest he do a flyby to the party, as the house is less than a mile from his office, and then head home to be with kids. No dice. “Screw it!” he exclaims. “I’m coming home.”

“Fine!” I return, and disconnect without saying goodbye. I want to call Doo back so badly it burns because I’ve just come up with some brilliant counterarguments, cruel though they might be. But then I look like the selfish nagging wife, and he’ll never let me live it down. I’m stuck between a Doo and a humbug, that’s for sure.

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» First Backyard award recipients announced – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) announced the winners of its first annual Backyard Conservation Awards Program.

Matthew Newell of Fishers and Linda Lange of Carmel tied for first place in the individual homeowner category. Amy and Thad Perry of Fishers took second place in that class while St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel won first place in the non-profit organization category. For more information, visit www.hamiltonswcd.org.

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By Danielle Wilson Ugh! I am so frustrated with Doo right now.

Somehow he’s sunken into “Me Mode” on a weekend that’s supposed to be about, well, me. I have my office Christmas party tonight and “A Christmas Carol” with my parents in two days down in Louisville.

But he just called to say his day’s been too hard, and he’s exhausted. He doesn’t want to go to the party. “And I really don’t want to drive four hours on a Sunday just to see a play!”

My initial reaction is of course the wrong one.

Why don’t you like my family? Why won’t you think about someone other than yourself? Don’t you care that those tickets are expensive and that this is the only opportunity you will have to see my family for the holidays? And can’t you man up for two hours and swing by my damn Christmas party? I’ve already told everyone you were coming!

Whoa, Mrs. Fezziwig! Slow down and take a deep breath. Look at the situation from his perspective. He has had a long day at the office.

Meetings, presentations, preparing for employee vacations over the next two weeks. And he won’t

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» Autism conference – The Autism Society of Indiana and Indiana Resource Center for Autism will host a conference on autism on Jan. 15 at the Monon Community Center in Carmel, which will be open to the public. Exhibitors will be at the conference, along with featured speaker, Dr. Stephen Shore. To purchase tickets or inquire for exhibition space, visit inautism.org.

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Jazz Roots about education, musical heritage

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Respected producer and musician, Larry Rosen is the founder of GRP Records, one of the largest jazz focused record companies in the country. ProducRosen ing the likes of Diana Krall and Chick Corea, Rosen is the creator and producer of the Jazz Roots Series, which will be featured at the Palladium, which opens to the public on Jan. 22. Here Larry Rosen discusses his series.

Q: Where did Jazz Roots come from?

The idea of music and the history of music have always been really important to me. It’s important for Americans especially to understand this music because it is very unique to this country and it is celebrated around the world. Many times Americans just don’t understand the culture and history of the culture that we have here in this country.

The idea started in Miami at the end of 2007 at a new performing arts center. I was asked if I would put together a jazz series in Miami that appealed to more than just jazz fans. Each one of the shows is thematic and part of it would be an educational program to really tie it to the community, because I feel in some ways we’re educating adults to this histo-

ry and culture, but to bring it to young people.

Q: What are jazz roots?

And it comes from this history of West Africa. The music for them was life force music.

In Africa there were no concerts: music was part of what you did daily. In New Orleans, it started as blues, gospel and jazz, and then eventually swing music which grew into rock and roll and then that grew into hip/hop and rap music. And all that music comes from the same musical roots.

I said that is why we’re calling it jazz roots.

To show musical roots. To say wherever you’re from, your musical DNA is the same as the person next to you.

Q: How do you keep children engaged and appeal to them with the music?

Young people are much more open than adults and are ready to take it all in. Young people are the easy part. We had one show with Dave Brubeck, who is this iconic name in jazz and just turned 90. On the same show we had a group called Fourplay which is much younger and has synthesizers and large instruments. After the show I went back to chat with the kids and it turns out they didn’t love the synthesizer and Fourplay the best. The kids loved Dave Brubeck. They thought he was so cool even though he was older and just played piano. Kids have to connect in some way to the artist, even though how they do it might surprise us.

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Finding Carmel Dad’s Club abroad Current in Carmel Carmel resident Nick Rudicle was used to seeing the Carmel Dad’s Club around his hometown. He wasn’t expecting to see something quite so familiar, so far away in rural Kenya.

While studying culture and science in Africa through Miami University in Ohio. Rudicle was spending time in the rural Kenyan countryside

when he came across a man wearing a Carmel Dad’s Club shirt.

“I was in total disbelief,” said Rudicle. “It was 9:30 at night and I was walking back from the community center and we walked up and saw him cooking dinner in the jersey. It was five or ten years old, but a lot of shirts, especially IU and Butler, have t-shirts over there. It was really very cool.”

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Opening in early 2011, the Studio Theater will host performances for 200 people. The

small black box theater is intended to offer a theater experience that is very intimate and in-depth, and has been designed with seats on risers which can be removed to transform the space into a single level, offering a close, one-onone performance, such as you might find in a cabaret. In late December, The Studio Theater’s floor was being painted black.

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HCLA training future leaders “There are some significant

By Kevin Kane challenges that will face HamCurrent in Carmel ilton County in the future, and The Hamilton County LeadI think this group of people ership Academy is molding has set out to recognize those some future leaders for Westchallenges and be in a position field and the rest of the county. both from knowledge and netNow in its 20th year, the work to accept them,” Burtron HCLA works with county said. residents who already are Both Burtron and Miller prominent in their respective said they applied for HCLA communities to properly eduto better know the county and cate and prepare them to take the people who are making leadership roles after gradua difference in it. The group ation. Many members of the Burton spends one full day a month organization’s 19 alumni classes in a classroom-type setting. So have gone on to populate not far, these classes have educated participants on, for profits, city councils, school boards and other elected positions, and this year’s 28-person among other topics, the history of the county and the workings of local government at the class includes several Westfield connections. county level, which both said they had little Any county resident can apply for the annual course, but applicants are selected based on their experience with previously.

Aside from these lessons, though, the past and present community service and reasons 10-month course works as a networking tool, for wanting to participate, among other factors. introducing to one another some of the county’s Executive Director Jill Doyle described the apkey players from both the private and public plication process as competitive but added that sectors. Miller said she’s meeting people she likethe board seeks to assemble a diverse class each ly would have never met otherwise, and these year. The current class’ Westfield ties include relationships are intended to help HCLA grads the city’s Fire Chief Todd Burtron and Senior be more effective leaders in the future.

Planner Jennifer Miller, among others, and the “Knowledge is power and that’s what this two are looking to add to their respective comprogram provides,” Miller said. munity service experiences.

Devices replace real interactions Commentary

By Brenda Alexander The last time my family and I ate at a restaurant, we each ordered different dishes. The only thing shared was conversation. That’s the beauty of a restaurant. You each get exactly what you want. If it’s not on the menu, you can choose a la carte.

Shared experiences are what make a family, a community, or even a culture bond. But it seems like most of what we do these days is accomplished in a vacuum created by electronic gizmos that replace true communication with mere interaction.

What’s the difference? Well, you cannot communicate with an inanimate object, but you can interact with one. What does it mean if our daily opportunities to communicate with other human beings are reduced to mere interactions – something you can do with your smart phone?

Recently, my son was the only child without a handheld device to keep him entertained while big sister played volleyball. In the same scenario, I remember making instant friends, running the school halls, giddy with the relative freedom my

parents allowed in this safe environment. My son had no one to run with. Eventually, another boy lent him his spare Nintendo. Do these children even realize they are in a gymnasium?

Instead of joining in the shared banquet of ideas and opinions that nourish relationships, more and more people are interacting with handheld devices. Next time you’re in public, count the people plugged into some type of device. No one even shares the same menu anymore. Everything is a la carte.

Going to the restaurant is a nice treat for any family. But if a family never shares the same meal, they soon find that they are strangers sharing only a roof. What does it mean for our communities and our culture if the people who compose them have no shared experiences? Can an a la carte culture produce a true community?

Hall of Fame honors outstanding achievements of Carmel grads

By Mary Kirary Carmel Hall of Fame Committee Carmel High School’s Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame. Each year, Carmel High elects one to three graduates to be inducted into the hall, in honor of their work in the community and successes.

The Hall of Fame Committee is a program designed and organized by the students of Carmel High School. A committee of dedicated students is involved in the selection process of a few outstanding nominees generated by the community.

The committee looks for many qualities when evaluating potential Hall of Fame inductees. Three areas of achievement include exemplary achievement, honors and awards, and community service. Towards exemplary achievement, we look for men and women who are commonly accepted as outstanding or published in their field, or who have demonstrated a positive impact in their field. For honors and awards, our past honorees had

earned awards on a variety of levels throughout their professions. Finally, we look for a presence of community service throughout their lives.

Anyone can nominate a graduate. Documentations in each of the areas considered and must have graduated at least 10 years earlier.

The Hall of Fame Committee asks the nominator to make a personal statement of 250 words or less describing the nominee’s impact in their community and contributions that warrant them of this honor. Further specific directions can be found on the Alumni Hall of Fame nomination forms. Forms may be picked up in the Activities Office located in the school, or online at http://www1.ccs.k12. in.us/chs/about/alumni. A link can be found on the website provided above to further define the criteria we look for. All nominations are due Jan. 7.

In mid-April Carmel holds a banquet in honor of our recipients where they receive an award and a spot on The Wall of Fame.

Elected officials take oath Current in Carmel A special ceremony was held last Monday afternoon at the courthouse in downtown Noblesville in which newly and re-elected officials were sworn in. Judge Paul Felix did the honors as new county officials such as Sheriff Mark Bowen and Prosecutor Lee Buckingham took their oaths.

Officials sworn in included: Doug Allman, Christine Altman, Paul Ayers, Marie Back, Peggy Beaver, Phillip Belcher, Paul Bolin, Mark Bowen, Lee Buckingham, Charles Burkhardt, Billie Caldwell, Douglas Callahan, Jim Carey, Meredith Carter, Thurl Cecil, Mary Clark, Diane Crim, Renee Cox, Debbie Driskell, Mary Eckard, Lisa Suzanne Flana, David Gill, Gail Godby, Jeff Hern, Barbara Inman, Tom Kenley, Judy Levine, Scott Mc-

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Namara, Christina Miller, Stacy Nolan, John Patrick, Jim Peyton, Peggy Pfister, Dan Pfleging, Ed Pierce, Mark Raines, Dan Reike, Jeff Roert, Jamie Rulon, Marilyn Schenkel, Steve Schwartz, Matt Snyder, Carl Steele, Robin Ward, Jim Williams, and Sharon Wilson.

Brenda Alexander is a freelance writer and resident of Noblesville. You can contact her at AlexanderInk@ comcast.net.

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Musicians audition for chance to play during Palladium’s Community Day

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel Musicians across Indiana made their way to Carmel last week for a chance to perform on the Palladium’s stage. Seventy-two local musicians came to audition for the Community Day concert, where for seven hours straight, the new concert hall will be filled with music.

Hallways were filled Tuesday, Dec. 28 with

construction workers and anxious musicians alike. The process lasted all day in two separate audition rooms, and for many artists, was their first time in the Palladium.

“It’s fantabulous!” said Cassidy Ferrer of the Indy Dazzlers, a singing group of girls ages 11 to 14. Her peers, all wearing matching glittery purple costumes, chimed in with “marvelous”, “gorgeous”, and “amazing”.

“It would be an honor to perform here. It’s incredible,” said Maggie Walsh.

Besides being in such a high caliber space, some performers were anxious to have the opportunity to share their talents. Priya Dantam

brought her daughter Christina to audition from Fishers. Christina, 12, is a member of Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and was very calm before her audition, though she said otherwise.

“Oh I’m so nervous!” she said. “I’m performing some songs for soldiers today, including ‘Oh Danny Boy’ and others. The soldiers can’t be here on community day and I want them to be able to be remembered in music.”

Each seasoned or new performer had their own reasons to audition and own theories on music. They were anxious to share their music and happy to have the opportunity to tell a story through song in the new concert hall.

Junk Box Mike, 39

Indianapolis

Rachel Konchinsky-Pate, 22 Franklin

“I only found out over Christmas about this chance and came up today and they let me audition. I’m studying theater and music at Franklin College and would love the opportunity to get experience performing outside of a school setting. It’s very exciting.”

“I’ve been seriously performing for about 10 years, though I’ve been playing for probably 20. I really like playing bluegrass, acoustic country, and that kind of thing. The Palladium is an incredible space and really I’m in awe. I would like to perform at community day just to get the chance to perform here, but also to be seen by audiences. I have an album coming out in April and it would just be awesome as a musician to get to play here.”

Kyle Kemps, 21 Carmel

“At Ball State University I’m studying clarinet. I started playing nine years ago in Carmel Schools. I think that it would be so amazing to get to perform here. As a musician I like to simply perform for people, so I’d like to be able to participate in Community Day.”

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Hillary Joy, 27

“We heard about this months ago and were excited to get the opportunity to audition. I think the opportunity to perform during Community Day is a good fit for us as a community group, and would be a great opportunity for us as performers.”

“I’m pretty new to the Carmel area. I am a music therapist and work with children and adults with developmental disabilities. Music really helps with communication skills and helps those with disabilities to adjust emotionally to different situations.

I chose to perform nursery rhymes today in my audition. Community Day is a celebration of the community and is a concert for people in the community. I chose nursery rhymes because people can identify them and know them well. In some concerts, music might not always be accessible, but nursery rhymes appeal to the 3 or 4 year olds in the audience as much as the 80 or 90 year olds.”

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DISPATCHES » Join Winter Reading program – Help beat the mid-winter blues and join the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Winter Reading Program for adults. For finishing the program, readers will be rewarded with certificates to area businesses and restaurants. Visit www.carmel.lib.in.us to sign up. Program begins Jan. 10. » Technology thwarts cheaters – Business has been good for Caveon Test Security, a company that uses “data forensics” to catch cheaters. In addition to looking for copying, its computers hunt for illogical patterns, like test-takers who did better on harder questions than easy ones, for example. That situation can be a sign of advance knowledge of part of a test.

Since the company began working with the state of Mississippi in 2006, cheating has decreased by 70 percent, officials say.

- www.nyt.com » Orchestra to perform at Palladium – Carmel High School’s orchestra will perform at the new Palladium as a part of the tuning rehearsals to help tune the concert hall. The performance is Jan. 7 and open to only orchestra families and friends. » Pajama-Rama at Cool Creek – Visit cool Creek Nature Center for Pajama-Rama, an evening filled with music and stories about animals. Wear your favorite pajamas, and bring along your favorite teddy bear and old blanket. The program is for preschoolers and toddlers. To register call (317) 774-2500 or email at cool.naturecenter@hamiltoncounty.in.gov. Pajama-Rama is Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m. and is free. » Dyslexia brains compensate with different functions – A new study at Stanford University found a variety of differences within the brains of dyslexic adolescents1 that could help predict the severity of the learning disability and how those affected will be better at compensating for their disability. The study looked at 45 students between the ages of 11 to 14, 25 who has dyslexia, and measured oxygen flow and the neural connections during tests with a word pattern rhyme scheme.

Over a few years, the study showed that in dyslexic students different areas of the brain, which wouldn’t normally be used for the activity, are used more often and become much stronger, to help compensate for the disability as compared with students without dyslexia. The differences shown in the study can help further develop educational practices to help those with dyslexia.

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Common-sense decisions prevail PARENTING

By Becky Kapsalis Rational, reasonable, consistent, valid. These are words that define common sense. Common sense is also sound practical judgment derived from experience rather than study. When all else fails, our common sense experiences kick in.

This is especially true when raising children. We have plenty of doubts on whether or not we are doing right by our children. But when we break down the definitions of common sense and apply them to our daily decisions on child behavioral issues, rest assured our common-sense decisions prevail. Take for example …

We are being rational – thus using common sense – when our children act up in an inappropriate way and we respond with, “That behavior doesn’t work with me. Be sensible and figure out how you need to behave if you want to get your way.”

We are being reasonable – thus using common sense – when our children ask us to do something we know is not in their best interest and we respond with, “You’re asking me to give you permission to do something I’m not prepared to let you do. Find a more practical interest that will show me you are ready to make better choices.”

We are being consistent – thus using common sense –when our children want to break the family boundaries and we respond with, “We have healthy limits in this family. When you choose to break those limits you are choosing to be contradictory, and we have zero tolerance for unsteady behavior.”

We are being valid – thus using common sense – when our children insist on speaking to us in a manner that is disrespectful or are determined to undermine our decisions and we respond with, “Your attitude compels me to react in a way that is suitable to your behavior.

How are you going to convince me to treat you with respect?”

Rational, reasonable, consistent, valid responses to our childs’ actions are a complete and most effective common sense approach to getting our children to establish their own common senses derived from their own experiences.

I think you get the idea. Communicating without coercion is the first of all the senses that is common to all of us. Happy 2011!

Hugs!

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Make grammar your resolution this year GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney I’m not much of a resolution maker. Well, I take that back. I’ve made plenty of resolutions – especially near New Year’s Day. But I’m not much of a resolution keeper. I’m still harboring a little bit of excess weight, and I still don’t eat as healthily as I should. I still yell at my kids too much, and I still procrastinate like crazy. So, you know, I have issues with keeping my resolutions.

So it’s a little awkward that I’m recommending a resolution to you, but I am. I’d like to challenge you, if you aren’t already a grammar guru yourself, to resolve to become a better writer and speaker. I even put together some helpful tips to get you rolling: Use the dictionary. Looking up the words you’re going to use or want to use will help you with spelling as well as proper use. Sometimes the word or spelling you think you want isn’t the word you need at all. A dictionary will clear up a lot of errors for most people.

Proofread. Before you click “send” on your next email or fold up and send another letter, reread it one more time. It’s better still if you can take some time to do something else, and

then reread it again when you’re a little more fresh and you haven’t just written the material.

Have someone else proofread for you. I cannot stress enough how hard it is to proofread your own work, and how much easier it generally is for someone else to catch errors you’ve made. If you absolutely cannot show the work to someone else, read it out loud.

Those are some basics. If you really want to keep improving your grammar, target areas in which you know you make frequent mistakes.

I knew when I left college that I still struggled with lay and lie, so I made a concerted effort – and it took about a year – to really think about which word I needed before I used it.

Now it’s second nature to me, but it took some time to get it that way.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go eat some carrot and celery sticks, run a 5k, speak softly to my kids, and do some work before it’s due. It’s that time of year, you know.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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DISPATCHES » Mini-Marathon sells out – The 500 Festival announced last week that the 35th running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sold out with 35,000 entries on Dec. 28. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2011. Participants from 50 states and nine countries have registered. Registration remains open for the Finish Line 500 Festival 5K at www.500festival.com for $35 until March 31, 2011 or the date the maximum field of 4,000 is reached. » Airlines lose fewer bags - In October, the nation’s 18 largest airlines mishandled 2.91 bags per 1,000 travelers on domestic flights. That was a 17 percent improvement over 2009 and a 45 percent improvement over 2007, the year before most airlines began charging baggage fees. (In airline parlance, a bag is “mishandled” when it’s lost, damaged, delayed or pilfered.) Much of the improvement, say airline representatives, is due to improved baggage-handling procedures.

-www.msnbc.com » January gardening tips – 1. Use this month to check your houseplants: divide and re-pot any pot-bound plants. Prune judiciously to create a compact, attractive specimen. 2. Keep holiday poinsettias in a sunny, cool location with high humidity. 3. If you have succulents such as jade, hoya, and sansevieria, they may be reluctant to bloom in the house. Grow them in a small pot and hold back the water. This may persuade them to flower.

-www.almanac.com » Kindle top seller - Amazon announced last week that the third-generation model of their electronic reader, the Kindle, is now their biggest selling item ever, pulling ahead of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the previous title-holder.

-www.ew.com » Sell your wine – Thanks to Internet resources, it’s easy to get a general sense of how much wines are selling for these days. There are others, but here are some Web sites to consult: hdhwine. com, wine-searcher.com, wineaccess.com, 2020wines. com. There’s even an eBaylike site called winecommune.com where you can sell your wine directly to an individual or have the site sell it on your behalf.

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Local artist shows work at JCC

By Barbara E. Cohen Current in Carmel Russian-born artist Sofiya Inger, who has lived in Hamilton County since 1991, is showing a retrospective group of about 20 paintings and mixed-media pieces at the JCC Art Gallery through late February.

The exhibition will delight both people who already know something of Inger’s artistic vision and viewers discovering her for the first time.

“This is the third time I’m showing my work at the JCC,” Inger said, “so it’s a kind of ‘going back’ – and visitors will recognize a few pieces from each period. At the same time, the show also looks forward through my most recent work.”

The selections emphasize a continuation of techniques that intrigue the artist, including acrylic paints on silk fabrics, canvas or board, Plexiglas, and mixed media. Admirers will be reminded that Inger’s paintings even became three-dimensional a few years ago.

“Viewers will recognize old works and see how my technique has developed, but they will also see that my general approach to art, to life hasn’t changed much,” the artist said.

Those familiar with Inger’s work know the heavy reliance she places on the oeuvre of Marc Chagall, the Russian master of emotional expression, an influence that infuses her own vi-

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created from an actual dress owned by her mother, who passed away in 2010. The image explores the connection between the generations and the preservation of family memory, even as the artist reflects on her mother’s loss of personal memory.

In her grief, Inger returned throughout 2010 to gardening imagery, encouraged by the resilience of Nature’s life force.

“From my first solo show in American – which happened in 1999 at the JCC – until now, I’m painting emotions,” Inger said. “In the center of my work is still a human heart.”

This led to the main theme of the current exhibition, “Coming Back to Center,” which takes viewers back in time while the artist enjoys a warm homecoming at the JCC.

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sion without overpowering it.

Although Inger sees art-making as a process through which the artist finds inner balance by capturing reality in an image, she invites viewers to add their own meaning to each piece. Each of her paintings – from a celebration of the resilience of morning glories in “Climbing Up” to the gathering of birds and spirits in “Come Here …” – remains open to interpretation by the viewer, as he or she recreates the work while looking at it.

Many of her works are deeply personal, such as “The Dress,” a mixed-media construction

IF YOU GO Sofiya Inger, “Coming Back to Center” January 3 through February 25 JCC Art Gallery at the Arthur M. Glick JCC 6701 Hoover Road Indianapolis “Meet the Artist” reception Wednesday, Jan. 12 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pick of the week

Eiteljorg Museum: Art en la Charrería Catch the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indiana and Western Art’s exhibit “Art en la Charrería”. A combination of the American rodeo and Spanish sports from the 16th century, La Charrería is an important part of traditional Mexican heritage. La Charrería is an equestrian sport from Mexico, including roping and horseback riding. The exhibit features artifacts from the sport, including very old, elaborate costumes and artfully crafted saddles, and also has artwork and films of the sport.

While at the Eiteljorg visit the Jingle Rails train exhibit until January 9 and visit other interesting exhibits.

The Eiteljorg is at 500 W. Washington St. Admission is $5 for kids, $8 for adults and the museum is open Monday-Saturday 10a.m. to 5 p.m. And on Sundays is open noon to 5 p.m. Public tours are weekends at 1 p.m. Visit www.eiteljorg.org for more information.

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What do you order there?

“Typically, the Tandoori Chicken. And their curry is second to none. Any curry they make is great.”

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Capturing Carmel in music

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Carmel The opportunity to perform the first concert after the ribbon cutting in the Palladium is an honor enough for the Carmel Brass ensemble, but is further marked by having a truly personal and unique piece to perform written for the occasion.

Scott Jurek, the composer of the original composition “The Palladium Suite” for the opening of the Palladium knew he wanted to create something special for Carmel Brass, and settled on his perfect muse, and something he knows very well: Carmel.

A resident of Carmel for several decades, Jurek has worked in California and Chicago alike, composing music. After hearing the Carmel Brass perform in a recent concert, he approached Tom Akins, Carmel Brass’s conductor and founding member, about creating an original composition for the group.

Both men were surprised to learn that there chance was arriving sooner rather than later, as the Carmel Brass would be the first musical group to perform in the Palladium on Community Day after the ribbon cutting. Jurek got to work and focused on reflecting in his work, the life he knows around Carmel.

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Jurek and everything here and knew I wanted to create the day in the life of Carmel in music. I love Carmel and want to create something for this fantastic city.”

Using the scenes and faces he knows well, would create a sound he felt Carmel residents would recognize in many ways. Moreover, he said it was an opportunity to finally use some

ideas he’d has for many years, but never been able to in other pieces.

“The Palladium Suite” highlights four different parts of Carmel life in four movements: Daybreak, Rush!, Triumph, and Reflect and Rest. The four different parts of Carmel life suggested developing, growing city and tell the story of a day in Carmel. For Jurek, the piece is unusual because he has really focused on highlighting all the different sections within Carmel Brass, and the composition is contemporary classical.

“It’s really going to surprise a lot of people,” said Jurek. “The ending is different and it is contemporary piece. I think it’s going to be an unusual and unique experience for listeners.”

For Carmel Brass, the chance to perform during the opening of The Palladium is an honor further made significant with the original piece.

Founded in 1970, Carmel Brass has been able to perform at a variety of halls, though the opening for the Palladium promises to be one of the most important to date.

“Scott was so complimentary of us,” said Akins. “It’s exciting to have a piece that is original and really celebrate the opening. We’re so pleased to have the opportunity.”

The original piece can be heard after the ribbon cutting at the Palladium on Community Day on Jan. 22.

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THEATRE The Diary of Anne Frank

The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 18 through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

LIVE MUSIC Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be performing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call 770-9020.

Friday – Through Being Cool Saturday – Blonde Sonja

Norway

Ten years have passed since Brent and Andy shared their deepest secrets. Beethoven scholar Brent drifts from city to city performing and lecturing until he discovers Andy is following him. The production runs at the Phoenix Theatre from Jan. 6 through Jan. 30.

Tickets range from $15 to $25 depending on performance dates. For more information, visit phoenixtheatre.org.

Mickey's Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey's Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Roadhouse Saturday – CW & The Working Class Trio

Slippery Noodle Inn The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Jan. 21 through Feb. 5. This 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry, author of “Driving Miss Daisy,” has an illuminating message filled with humor, romance and revelations.

Tickets are $28 Friday through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. For tickets, show times or other details, call 923-4597 or visit .civictheatre.org.

ART Blue Chip Print Show

Featuring artists such as Chuck Close, Tara Donovan, and Sol LeWitt, the Blue Chip Print Show at Garvey Simon Art Access in Carmel highlights post-war contemporary artists up close and in detail. The show runs through Jan. 7, and the gallery is open Wed. – Sat. noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.gsartaccess.com.

COMEDY Morty’s Comedy Joint

The following acts will be performing at Morty’s Comedy Joint, 3625 East 96th St., Indianapolis. For show times or other details, visit www.mortyscomedy.com or call 8485500.Thursday through Sunday – Headliner: Steven Kent McFarlin. Tickets: $12 on Thursday (8 p.m.), $15 (8 or 10:15 p.m.) on Friday, $15 on Saturday (8 or 10:15 p.m.).

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The following musical acts will be performing live at the Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.slipperynoodle.com.

Thursday – Gordon Bonham Blues Band Friday and Saturday – Gene Deer and the Blues Band, R.J. Mischo

Moon Dog Tavern

The following musical acts will be performing live at Moon Dog Tavern, 825 E 96th St., Indianapolis, 46240. Call 575-6364 for more information.

Wednesday – Kelley Isenhower, 7 to 10 p.m.

Thursday – 4 on the Floor, 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday – Living Proof, 9 p.m. to midnight

Live and Let Die

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” with noted McCartney interpreter Tony Kishman Jan. 14 through 16 at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Performance times are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m., Sunday. Adult ticket prices range from $20-$75 for both evening concerts, with special children’s tickets (ages 4-12) from $10-$75 for the Sunday 3 p.m. program only.

Call 639-4300 or visit www.IndianapolisSymphony.org for tickets or details.

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DISPATCHES » Gloss over it – You know how you've always heard about the trick of dabbing gloss on the center of an already-lipsticked mouth to make it look poutier? It works, but why stop there?

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-www.msnbc.com » A common beauty sin – When you forget to wash your face, your skin has the chance to marinate in a day’s worth of debris and oil overnight. “The skin is unable to breathe, regenerate tissue, exfoliate dead surface cells and heal itself,” says skincare expert Pratima Raichur, owner of Pratima Ayurvedic Skin Care Spa. -www.glo.msn.com

The old days of decorating: ‘What was I thinking?’

COMMENTARY

By Vicky Early My resolution for 2011? It is to dig through the staggering number of photos I have from the pre-digital era of the ‘60s, ‘70›s and ‘80s. Yes, I have boxes and boxes and more boxes of grainy images of girlfriends in curlers at slumber parties, snapshots of friends in first apartments and photos of my babies in highchairs.

A few photos into these memories of old friends and family, I was as struck by the decorating as I was the youth in the faces.

From the perspective of time, experience and exposure, I look at these photos and ask, «What was I thinking?»

The ‘60s had to be the year of the paneling. My parents’ home didn›t have this feature, but my black-and-white Brownie camera photos provide evidence that many of my girlfriends’ homes did. I remember thinking that those friends must have been rich because they had fake wood walls.

The biggest design disaster of the ‘70s has to be what I called “rust.” Also known of as burnt orange, this color adorned everything from shag

carpet to Formica countertops. I am embarrassed to confess that I actually had an orange wall phone in the late ‘70s.

Another ‘70s trend that I coveted in the day was popcorn ceilings. I recall visiting the home of a friend who had just built a house that had popcorn on the walls, as well. To make matters worse, there were metallic flakes in the sea of texture. It didn’t take long to realize that popcorn texture held dirt and smoke, but it became more ominous when later studies revealed that this hot trend often contained asbestos.

No self-respecting ‘70s home would have been complete without some room with foil wallpaper. That was glamour, pure and simple. Thank goodness wallpaper can be removed!

Every kitchen photo shows a linoleum or vinyl flooring, the premier flooring choices of the ‹60s and ‹70s. Patterns were usually busy

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

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and either brown, pale yellow, orange, green or all of the above 1985 was the year of bathroom carpeting. This trend went beyond poor taste and enteredthe world of disgusting. My late ‘80s home sported that feature and was removed prior to selling. Even though I don›t need convincing, just the thought of what I saw when the carpet was removed is enough make me cringe.

While good taste is enduring, fads and trends are temporary blips in the timeline of design. There is no doubt that the day will come when we have a good eye roll and laugh about our overly tiled bathrooms, over-the-top kitchen cabinets and miles of granite counter tops.

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DISPATCHES » Prostate cancer tests could be more accurate – Scientists have found a way to personalize a common prostate cancer test by looking at genetic variations, which should make it more accurate in predicting a man's risk of developing the disease. Screening using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests is controversial at the moment because it is difficult to define normal PSA levels, so cancer is missed in some men while others get false positive results. Improving the accuracy of the test should catch more men with cancer who currently slip through the net, and avoid unnecessary biopsies in those at low risk, researchers said.

-www.msnbc.com » ‘Asian flush’ raises red flags – A condition called 'Asian flush' happens to certain people of Asian descent after they have consumed alcohol. The red blush is the result of a genetic deficiency in the alcoholmetabolizing enzyme ALDH2. According to studies, a person with a single copy of the deficient gene who drinks just two beers a day is up to 10 times more likely to develop esophageal cancer than a person who’s able to metabolize the alcohol properly.

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Magnesium is critical mineral for health COMMENTARY

By Angela LaSalle M.D. Did you know that magnesium is required for more than 300 chemical reactions in your body?

Affecting everything from new cell growth to heart function, magnesium activates your B vitamins and assists in adrenal and nervous system function. It is also a key player in bone metabolism, along with calcium and Vitamin D. About 1 percent of magnesium is present in the blood, and about 50 percent is stored in the bone, thus blood tests may not always reflect the severity of magnesium deficiencies. Checking a red blood cell level, or RBC magnesium, may give some indication of the level inside the cells rather than just blood levels. It is estimated that two thirds of the population may be relatively deficient in magnesium. Signs of deficiency include …

• Fatigue • Nervousness and attention problems • Heart palpitations and abnormal rhythms • Insomnia • PMS • Osteoporosis • Asthma • Headaches • Body aches • Kidney stones

• Overactive bladder Since magnesium deficiency can present in many ways, it is best to limit those foods that contribute to magnesium loss such as coffee, soda, sugar and high-carb diets and tobacco.

Magnesium may also be low if a person is suffering from low thyroid function, diabetes, or if they are taking a high dose of calcium without also supplementing magnesium and vitamin D. Foods that are higher in magnesium include almonds, spinach, oatmeal, peanuts, potatoes, and yogurt. For a more complete list of magnesium containing foods, check out http://ods.odnih. gov/factsheets/magnesium.

Remember that mineral supplements may interact with some other medications, such as thyroid medications, and should be taken at least four hours apart. Check with your doctor before supplementing minerals, especially if you have chronic health issues. It is best to follow levels to assure that you are getting adequate dosing without toxicity.

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Combine CLA and green tea extract to shed extra pounds naturally COMMENTARY

By Laura Marenco Many of us have probably grabbed some belly flab and made a resolution to do something about that this year. Aside from getting back in the gym, the natural substances CLA and green tea extract working in combination can help you shed some extra pounds more quickly.

Green tea contains powerful antioxidants called catechin polyphenols that are responsible for many of the health benefits of green tea. One of them in particular, epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG for short, has been found to stimulate the metabolism and accelerate weight loss.

EGCG stimulates the central nervous system and causes fat to be released into the blood stream for the body to use as fuel. This process of fat being used for energy is called “thermogenesis.” It provides extra energy, sheds excess water and also helps to burn body fat.

CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid that helps improve fat metabolism and inhibits fat storage. CLA has been shown to help glucose pass into muscle cells more effectively, preventing conversion to

fat, and to help fat enter the cell membranes of muscle and connective tissue to speed its metabolism. CLA also interferes with a substance in your body called lipoprotein lipase that is used to store fat. CLA in particular targets fat cells around the waist, butt, hips and thighs.

The University of Toronto performed a study of the positive effects of using CLA and green tea together on weight loss, the results of which were published in the Journal Lipids in Health and Disease (May 2007). The study showed that the participants who took CLA with green tea extract achieved consistent decreased total body fat mass, decreased body fat percentage and increased lean body mass.

If weight loss is one of your goals in the New Year, a combination of CLA and green tea extract can help you shed extra fat, particularly around your core.

Laura Marenco is a certified personal trainer and nutritional advisor for PointBlank Nutrition.

You may e-mail her at laura@ pointblanknutrition.com.

Aside from getting back in the gym, the natural substances CLA and green tea extract working in combination can help you shed some extra pounds more quickly.

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DISPATCHES » Picks for a bull market – Douglas Cliggott's team at Credit Suisse has put together a collection of stocks offering dividend yields of at least 2.75 percent with low volatility and solid credit ratings. The focus is on utilities, consumer staples and health care.

Standouts include power generator Duke Energy (DUK), drug-maker Eli Lilly (LLY), health insurer Humana (HUM), medical products provider Cardinal Health (CAH) and toiletpaper maker Kimberly-Clark (KMB).

-www.moneycentral.msn.com » All first-class stamps to be ‘forever’ – Beginning in January, all new postage stamps good for 1 ounce of first-class mail will be marked as "forever." The U.S. Postal Service is doing away with issuing first-class stamps with denominations to help customers who have struggled to match 1- and 2-cent stamps with first-class stamps after postal rates have changed.

-www.msnbc.com » Boeing to increase production – Boeing (BA) said recently it will boost output to 8.3 of its 777 planes a month in the first quarter of 2013, as a result of customer demand. In

March it announced plans to increase production to seven airplanes per month from five starting in the middle of next year.

-Associated Press » Survey shows lack of confidence – A new survey shows consumer confidence in the U.S. dipped in December, even after other reports suggest people increased their holiday spending at the biggest rate in four years. The Conference Board, a private research group, says its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 52.5, down from a revised 54.3 in November. Economists were expecting 55.8.

It takes a reading of 90 to indicate a healthy economy, a level not approached since 2007.

-Associated Press » Companies are hiring…overseas – Corporate profits are up. Stock prices are up.

So why isn't anyone hiring? Actually, many American companies are. They're hiring overseas, where sales are surging and the pipeline of orders is fat. More than half of the 15,000 people that Caterpillar Inc. has hired this year, for example, were outside the U.S. The trend helps explain why unemployment remains high even though companies are performing well.

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Brown grass, green grass; half empty, half full COMMENTARY

By David Cain You know the old saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”? I was in a meeting last year (really just last week … which was technically last year) when someone commented, “Life is just an endless field of brown grass, so shut up and eat it.”

She made the comment after a person in the room was complaining about having to do something they didn’t really want to do. And, with that complaint, the complainer had offered a bit of sarcasm about how they’d be better off somewhere else. I called it “the greener grass theory.” It is just a hypothesis or theory that there is greener grass somewhere else.

It’s human nature I suppose to peer over the fence and daydream about how great the other guy has it. Except, of course, when it’s all going your way. I’ve not seen many people looking over the fence when they are happy and content.

It seems only to be a theory that is advanced when things turn sour.

It’s natural to think that everyone else is living the dream while you drudge away, working for a living and having to tolerate the daily struggles

of life. If you’ve ever had a tragedy in your life, you likely have a clearer perspective on how easy daily life really is. Even so, most of us have a tendency to believe there are people out there that don’t have a worry or struggle.

Is there really greener grass? Is the grass greener? Sometimes it just might be. However, I’ve got an alternative theory. Maybe the grass is only as green as you decide it is. Maybe you can green the grass with your attitude and approach.

Maybe it is the year where your grass will be as green as you decide it to be. Maybe it has less to do about what side of the fence you’re on and more to do about how you view your pasture.

Or maybe your world is simply an endless field of brown grass and you should just shut up and eat it. It’s a new year; I for one am making the decision to go green in 2011 and use my attitude as the fertilizer.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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MONEY MATTERS What’s the best investment you’ve ever made?

“Grad school. It’s stressful, but the stress is worth it because I’m doing what I love.”

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“One of my stocks. In the past six months it’s up about 40%.”

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“I think college qualifies for both. It taught me a lot about myself and what I wanted to do, but not necessarily enough to go out and do it.”

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Neighborhood: Townes at Weston Pointe Square footage: 1,684 Rooms: There are several floor plans in this community. One of the best is 1,684 square feet with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a loft.

The master has high ceilings, walk-in closet, and master bath with double sinks. The second bedroom room is a nice size with a full bath next to it.

The loft area is perfect for a TV/entertainment room or provides great space to have a home office. The main floor has open floor plan with a half bath, living room with high ceilings, dining area, breakfast bar, separate laundry room and two-car attached garage.

Strengths: Floor plan; location is unbeatable with restaurants, grocery store, banks and dry cleaners just around the corner. Easy access to I465 at Michigan Road taking you anywhere you need to go. Price point makes this community a very affordable community for many.

Challenges: There are very few challenges with this community, as the competition in the area is slim. One of the biggest challenges facing buyers today is obtaining lending.

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Little Caesars has opened its newest location in Westfield. A national pizza chain, Little Caesars offers call ahead custom pizzas, and also in store pick up of their Hot N’ Fresh Pizzas, which are made in store and are ready without the wait. In addition to a variety of pizza products, Little Caesars also has Cesar Wings and a variety of garlic and dessert breads.

Opened originally in Michigan, Little Caesars’s location in Westfield is a locally owned franchise.

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DISPATCHES » Ford to unveil smaller minivan – Ford Motor Co will introduce a sevenpassenger C-Max minivan to the North American market in 2012, a vehicle that is smaller than most current minivans in an effort aimed at young families. The C-Max minivan built on the same platform as the Focus small sedan will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

-Reuters » Beware of geolocation apps – Even the most dimwitted of criminals can turn the location-based services on Twitter and Foursquare into playgrounds. It’s possible to know where people on Foursquare live, work and play and when they will be at each location. MSNBC’s Bob Sullivan says criminals will take advantage of this in 2011. Physical stalking is far from the only risk, however. Computer criminals can observe a person’s traveling behavior to craft incredibly convincing phishing e-mails or other cyber attacks.

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Mobile device battery charging tips COMMENTARY

By Gary Hubbard Today’s mobile electronics are capable of doing some amazing things, greatly due to the major advancements that have been made in battery technology.

Most of today’s mobile electronics use lithium-ion batteries, which are substantially better than the older Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) and Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) technology.

Lithium-based batteries can store more energy in a smaller package, they don’t dissipate energy as quickly when the device is not being used, they can handle more charge cycles, and they are capable of charging up quicker.

Nickel-based batteries were susceptible to “memory” issues when charging, so the general rule was to always run the battery down to near 0 before recharging.

Lithium-based battery systems don’t have this memory charging issue, so this practice is unnecessary for today’s devices (constant full discharges can actually accelerate capacity loss in lithium ion batteries, so keep the full discharges to once a month if possible). For devices that have a “gauge” (such as laptops), it is a good idea to let the device run all the way down every 30 charges so that the gauge can recalibrate itself. This will help keep the gauge accurate so it can properly represent the

amount of power left.

All batteries have a finite life, generally based on the number of times it’s been recharged (often referred to as charge cycles).

Apple’s Web site explains how the charge cycles are calculated: “A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a single charge. For instance, you could listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two, so you may take several days to complete a cycle. Each time you complete a charge cycle, it diminishes battery capacity slightly, but you can put notebook, iPod, and iPhone batteries through many charge cycles before they will only hold 80 percent of original battery capacity.”

You can expect 300-500 charge cycles from lithium-ion batteries before a noticeable decline in battery life occurs, and technically they prefer a partial discharge over a full discharge on a regular basis.

Heat is actually the biggest factor in the life of any battery. The more heat it encounters, the quicker it will degrade. Leaving your battery-powered devices in a hot car or trunk or in direct sunlight on hot summer days will do more to kill the life of the battery than anything you do in the charging process.

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Never turn on or try to charge a battery that has been sitting in a hot environment; always allow it to get back to room temperature or you will reduce its life (and do everything you can to avoid the high-heat situations altogether).

Although most recharge systems have an auto shutoff to avoid overcharging, as a precaution, try not to leave a fully charged device attached to the charger for extended periods of time (especially if you can feel that the battery is hot).

If you are not going to use the device for an extended period of time, the best way to store it is with a 40 percent charge and in a cool place (like your refrigerator). Lithium-based batteries prefer to be cool and will generally last longer in colder climates and when they are partially discharged on a regular basis.

Another thing that can help extend the life of any battery is slower charges (lower voltage), so smartphone users may want to consider charging their phones via a USB port on their computer throughout the day when possible.

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Put your relationship to the test it’s hard to know how much alcohol a person RELATIONSHIPS consumes. For instance, a guy may drink more

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Was “alcoholic” on your list? Drinking is one How is your prospective mate in front of thing … constant excessive drinking is another. friends? Do they put you first? Do they try to Also, note the way she acts when/if she is intoxiget along with your friends? Does he still live cated. If you are constantly having to break up the frat-boy life, choosing his buddies over you?

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Loving God without reason SPIRITUALITY

By Bob Walters Have you ever asked …

“If God loves us so much, why would He permit (fill in the blank) – death, sin, disease, Satan, disaster, war, sadness, hunger, violence, cruelty … ?”

It’s a long list, and a question that separates many people from God. The Bible tells us God created a perfect world in Genesis 1 and 2. “So,” we syllogize, “if that’s true, then …” we demand an explanation. We want answers and reasons. We want to know who’s in charge and what can be done about fixing things.

C’mon God, get with the program … I’m waiting here!

God the Creator Almighty, humans reasonably assume, is the very best place to lodge complaints, voice issues and seek answers about The Way Things Are. That’s one reason people seek God, go to church, get religion, etc.: in order to Fix Things.

When the fix they want doesn’t happen, when human expectations are unfulfilled, God begins to seem unreasonable, and logic tells us, “I’m at the wrong window. Surely there’s an answer, and this guy (God) doesn’t have one.”

So, we lose faith in God. Based on our reason, He can’t possible love us.

Fresh into 2011, let’s examine reason as it relates to God, His love and our faith.

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First, reason is a human thing, not a God thing. God didn’t reason the World into existence, He … created it. Reason is a tool God gave to mankind, presumably, to survive, express our freedom, and to help us discover God. I think this is true, or at least a good guess, because the Bible says nothing about “reason” applicable to God, only to mankind.

Besides, God would have no more need for reason than for a wristwatch. Where God lives – in eternity, in perfection, in community (the Trinity), in love, in His omniscient and omnipotent forever – the calculus of “figuring things out” – reason – would be utterly superfluous.

It’s already figured out.

Second, divine love isn’t about reason. Humans use reason to define love, and then wonder why they lose it. God is pure love, and God giving us Jesus Christ – pure grace – should be all the evidence we need.

Third, the Bible says God will know our love by our faith, not by our reason.

Go ahead and ask God for reasons, but don’t be surprised when His answer is, “Love me, and have faith.”

Bob Walters (www.believerbob. blogspot.com, email rlwcom@aol. com) hid the real problem inside the question. Satan is why things are so screwed up; he excels at giving us reasons to doubt our faith.

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Lessons learned in 2010 COMMENTARY

By Randy Sorrell Wow, what a year! It felt like The Beast, a wild rollercoaster ride. And while the adrenaline is addictive, the peaks and valleys were exhaustive. Allow me to blindly confess several 2010 observations and experiences.

• Although the recession officially ended, most of my entrepreneurial buddies felt its extreme pain mid-summer, coupled with a damaging pricing war. Happily, Fall found its quick demise.

• Being “green” meant saving it instead of spending it, and the buy-local movement quietly gained momentum.

• Cash, again, is king … not credit.

• Most projects we were involved with adhered to a disciplined budget, were phased more than ever and paid cash.

• Personally, I’m a confessed “Gleek,” conquered P90X and we said goodbye to MoJo, one of the most incredible ladies in my life.

• Rescue and repurpose became vogue, driven by the green / budget surge.

• The extreme weather swings (late winter / early spring tsunami rains followed by summer / fall drought conditions) are the accepted norm, prompting …

• Native plants to make sense. We anticipate these extreme weather survivors to completely rule in the future.

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• Incredible outdoor living spaces were still in demand, but with an added twist of modesty. Not as many shiny outdoor grill kitchens with granite counters.

• DIY surged and I (YUCK) participated.

You should see my new garage penthouse.

• Many were introduced to sweat equity. We finish the basement and you paint or you plant the perennials in a master landscape plan.

• The Current newspaper group announced the launch of Fishers, continued to rock its Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield editions and certainly must be one of the most successful local papers in the nation. Astounding what listening to the readers can do.

Great job guys.

• Micro brews rule. And taste better.

• Harvard’s Leading Index of Remodeling Activity shows the related activities picking up steam and 1Q 2011 and a return to pricing normalcy.

• Hamilton County remains one of the best places to live, work and play in the U.S.A. Raise your glass to an exciting 2011. Enjoy the ride.

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What is the best way to dispose of my Christmas tree?

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By Holly Lindzy As a tree hugger, the real Christmas-tree debate is in my head this time of year.

One part of me says an artificial tree you can reuse is a smart choice. A one-time investment – and no trees die to have a happy yuletide.

On the other hand, the Christmas-tree business is a lucrative enterprise, providing jobs and boosting the economy, and in turn, providing greenspace and a habitat for critters.

I’m in favor of the real Christmas tree, and it’s definitely more traditional.

That being said, it’s critical to be wise when disposing of said tree. Many cities and counties have recycling programs in which the tree is chipped and turned into valuable mulch for the municipality to use.

While Noblesville doesn’t have such a program, Hamilton County has drop-off sites at parks in Fishers to recycle your tree. And although the city states that your tree will be picked up if you drag it to the street, what will happen is the waste company will pick it up

and dispose of it at its site … sorta misleading.

But if you own a piece of land, you can provide wildlife a habitat by placing your tree in an open field or the woods. The tree will eventually break down and add to the circle of life even more.

If you live on a pond or have access to one, you can also drop your tree in the pond and provide a habitat for numerous creatures. And anglers are nodding as they read this, for some of them drop their trees just so they know that’s a good fishin’ spot when the weather warms up.

So, please think of how you can be environmentally responsible when disposing of your real tree this holiday season. And next year, maybe buy a LIVE tree and plant it when you’re finished. Then you can put lights on it every year!

Holly Lindzy is an Indiana accredited horticulturalist and advanced master gardener residing in Noblesville. Email your gardening woes (or wisdom) to info@currentnoblesville.com (write attn: Holly Lindzy in the subject line).

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Only the East Coast ...

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By Mike Redmond I’m sure you caught the news about the Winter Storm That Changed Life As We Know It … on the east coast.

It was one of those storms which set off a blizzard of hyperbole (see above) as news services scrambled to out-do one another in the Ridiculous Description Department. The winner? “Snowmageddon.”

Now, in looking at the storm coverage from Snowmageddonland, I have come to the following conclusions: 1. The people who live in the east are by and large a bunch of weenies.

2. The ones who aren’t weenies don’t have the sense that God gave geese.

3. Weather isn’t news until it hits the east coast.

I shall explain.

What I saw on the news were pictures of long lines at airports and people in those lines lamenting that their flights had been canceled.

I’ve had that happen and I know how truly upsetting it can be, but good grief, from all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, you would have thought they had to walk to their destinations.

This brings us to the business about not having any sense. I saw footage of shoppers running into a mall to hit the sales. A reporter gathered them up for the customary TV Weather Interview.

They were complaining about the cold. Hel-

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lo? You live in the northern half of a country on the northern half of the globe. It is winter. You are running around in the cold and snow wearing a hoodie and sweatpants.

Which brings me to the last part. Excepting the occasional western, southern or Midwestern flood, tornado or yes, blizzard, weather generally isn’t news until it hits the east coast. Why? Simple. News organizations, or what is left of them, are headquartered in the east. When you view the world from the safety (and frugality) of desks, then you tend to report only what you can see on your screen or out your window.

Now, I realize there are people who are truly inconvenienced, or worse, by the weather in the east. This is serious and I wouldn’t want to make fun of them. But I will make fun of the thinking that brands a blizzard “Snowmaggedon.”

Besides, what are you going to call the next big storm? Snowmaggedon Junior? Snowmaggedon The Sequel? Snowmaggedon II: This Time It’s Personal?

No, wait. I have it. Hitch up your long johns, folks, for … SNOWPOCALYPSE! (But only on the east coast.)

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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A year’s worth of tributes COMMENTARY

By Dick Wolfsie Each December in this column, I pay tribute to the special people I featured in a television segment the previous 12 months. And so, I’d like to say thank you to …

Eighty-five-year-old Liz Bowman, who proudly proclaims she has attended the Indiana State Fair every summer for 60 years. Not just every year, but every day of the event. She arrives first thing in the morning and stays to the bitter end.

Actually, it’s a sweet end because she caps off each visit with an elephant ear. No hay grows under her feet. She rides the Ferris wheel, plays the midway games and strolls through the pig barn. How about those really muggy days? “I eat the heat,” she boasts, “along with a few deep-fried Oreos.”

Kacie Weldy of Brownsburg, who wanted to run the mini-marathon, but race officials weren’t so quick to let that happen. Kacie is visually impaired, which would preclude her from the event unless she was tethered to a friend to guide her along the route. But Kacie’s best buddy was Rei, her black lab service dog.

Kacie maintained that Rei was superior to a human running companion because the dog was more aware of the terrain and Kacie’s gait. Kacie persevered with her request and race officials conceded. The duo didn’t win, but spectators applauded the twosome for breaking down barriers that discriminate against the disabled.

Tim Hills, now a high school student, who was born with cerebral palsy but soon set the stage for an active and productive life. In fact, at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, he did exactly that: set the stage. Having enjoyed the performing arts since he was a youngster, Tim became intrigued with artistic design. He shared his passion with producer Michael Layton, who was gearing up for the dinner theatre’s newest show, “High School Musical.” Tim used his computer, which is retrofitted to accommodate his disability, to create his vision of the set. Layton was impressed and incorporated many of Tim’s ideas into the final concept. “It’s a great story,” said Layton tearfully, “something out of a movie.”

Theresa Lucas, whose congenital joint and muscle disease makes full use of her limbs impossible. But she has never felt limited in what she could achieve. Creating her artwork, for example, requires holding the paintbrush with her mouth.

Many of her oils have been displayed and sold without the buyer knowing the unorthodox method employed. When I asked her what she wasn’t capable of doing, she was stuck for an answer. “I’ll have to get back to you on that,” she said.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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» A warm nose means your dog is sick?

- The origin: There is no identifiable origin for this myth. People just seem to think that a dog with a warm and/or dry nose is sick, and that a dog with a cold wet nose is well.

The truth: If a dog has a dry or warm nose, it means that he has a dry or warm nose. A dry nose or a mildly warm nose has nothing to do with the overall health of a dog.

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By Dr. Gregory Magnusson A few years ago, I worked nights at one of the local veterinary emergency centers. My experience there taught me about the costs and challenges associated with overnight practice.

Clients often think 24-hour practices are much more expensive than traditional veterinarians, and that isn’t necessarily the case.

First of all, if you need a vet in the middle of the night, you can expect to pay a premium for the exam. That just makes sense. It costs money to keep a veterinarian and at least one vet tech on staff all night. Consider also that this doctor will have no access to your pet’s medical records, and so has the extra-difficult job of getting to know you and collect a complete medical history while you and your pet are both at your worst.

After that, though, prices for each individual procedure shouldn’t be too far off what your local vet might charge. An X-ray is an X-ray; blood tests are done on the same machines there that I have in my practice. The thing is, if you’re going to the ER, it’s not just for shots or heart-

» Student finds new species - A University of Kansas graduate student was on the hunt for a new lizard species and found it in Vietnam - on a restaurant menu. Jesse Grismer, a doctoral student in KU's who studies reptiles and amphibians, went to Vietnam in search of possible new species of lizard with his father. They headed to a restaurant where they heard the possibly new species was on the menu. The restaurant was all out of the lizard meat, but Grismer eventually tasted the new species of lizard, which is now called Leilolepis ngovantrii.

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So, if by chance you happen to be one of the clients who needs to visit an emergency vet this winter, please think of this article and give the tired vet and tech a “thank you” for committing themselves to your fuzzy loved one’s wellbeing in the middle of the night. Having been there myself, I know it’s often a vastly underappreciated job.

Dr. Greg recommends Circle City Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital near 96th and Michigan (www.circlecityvets.com, 317-872-8387).

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