Local Opinion

Coughs, sneezes familiar holiday refrain

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The entire family has endured a one-two punch this flu season. First it was the “Lose 4 Pounds in 24 Hours” bug...

Top 10 reasons to love (or loathe) top 10 lists

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This eight-to-10 day period, depending on who’s counting, falling between just before Christmas Day to Jan. 2 or 3 is one of my favorite...

What’s the true market value of work?

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Economic theorists have long wrestled with the idea of value. What is it and how can it be measured has occupied dismal scientists for...

‘Rational’ ignorance costly to our economic health

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The use of government for economic “development” and economic “stimulus” is quite popular. Unfortunately, its popularity greatly exceeds what it deserves, given both theory...

Face uncertain future with determination, positivity

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While wrapping Christmas presents, baking cookies and watching Netflix and during the cousin craft day, I’ve listened to an array of stories about my...

Ivy Tech program: Sky-high potential

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Daily Journal An educational program that combines focused classroom lessons and hands-on application is a winner for both students and potential employers. ...

Letter: Columnists offer readers thoughtful commentaries

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To the editor: Thank you for continuing to run Morton Marcus' columns. He is, as usual, right on (Dec. 11, "Big thank-you...

Drop in fuel prices not really gift for economy

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Just days before the big night, Elvin Elfenhousen, my confidential informant at the North Pole, told me, “The Big Guy’s in a daze. Santa...

Letter: Despite missing statue, Jesus is with us

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To the editor: News reports last week in both the Daily Journal and an Indianapolis newspaper featured stories about the baby Jesus...

Focus: Smokers’ rights

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When it comes to health, Indiana is in the red zone. Unlike football, it’s not a good place to be. ...