Stories tagged with "best bet"

Once stung, consumers are now twice shy by indystar

Buying habits changed by recession likely to affect retailing in ’10 Though the recession may be ebbing, it continues to linger in the minds of consumers and will dictate... – Dec 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Iowa loses Indy's Hampton to knee injury by indystar

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Though Shonn Greene’s jump to the NFL left a major hole at running back for Iowa, common logic was that Warren Central graduate Jewel Hampton was the... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

August 'Gus' Watanabe helped lead Eli Lilly out of crisis by John Russell

Watanabe pushed research amid Prozac patent loss One by one, some of the oldest companies in the drug industry were getting snapped up, and around Indianapolis, many wondered if... – Jun 13, 2009 at 2:18 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Want longer eyelashes? Here's how by indystar

Here are a few options for thick, lengthy lashes In the blink of an eye, long, luscious lashes have become a more popular focus for makeup artists and makeup consumers. But what if... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

How to find a good contractor by indystar

Question: What should I look for when choosing a home contractor? Answer:Selecting a home contractor is a significant decision — you are inviting someone into your home who... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Home & Garden

Indiana scores successes in life-sciences industry by John Russell

As state’s auto manufacturing takes more hits, its life-sciences industry posts successes Indiana’s life-sciences companies, long seen as the state’s best bet for... – May 14, 2009 at 1:40 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Pets can feel at home without ruining things by indystar

Living in harmony with your pets and your upholstery can be a challenge. If your cat uses your sofa as a scratching post or your dog leaves a coating of hair each time he sits in... – May 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Home & Garden

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•NBC is devoting all three prime-time hours tonight to ER (8 ET/PT). For the nostalgic, the best bet may be the first... – Apr 01, 2009 at 10:48 PM in Entertainment

Housing glut gives couple many options by indystar

Laura and Andy Rahn can afford to be choosy in their search for a new home."Oh my goodness," Laura said when asked how many homes she has viewed. "Thirty, probably."The Morgan... – Oct 22, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Business

The lure of fishing by Michael Pointer

A master offers some tips about landing the big bass BIRDSEYE, Ind. — My parents came to Indianapolis for a visit last month, just about the time I was assigned to write a... – Jul 17, 2007 at 3:29 AM in Sports