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The article explores some suggestions for increasing film, TV and other media production in Indiana. I have some experience in that industry that gives me insights that others might not have. In the early 1980s, I produced a talk show on a TV station in Los Angeles. In the mid- to late 1980s I was an actor in about a dozen movies and a dozen TV shows shot in Las Vegas.

The article offers the author's insights on the potential of Indianapolis, Indiana in reaching its economic goals in which the state is ranked 33rd among the U.S. states with the highest per-capita income and has 66% high school graduation rate in 2012.

The author discusses the need for Indianapolis, Indiana to continue to thrive in the competitive world. He says that the city competes with Ireland, Singapore, and Mozambique in various areas. He says that Indianapolis has the best higher education system, research, and transportation infrastructure, but it misses the will to win.

The article offers the author's insights on the six women and three men appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court whom he hopes to move the nation in its goal to allow Americans with access to the best available health care.

The article presents the author's view on the move of Indiana in revising its laws for young drivers such as adding new restrictions on driving at night. He mentuions that despite the small-car marketing concerns, the automobile industry has made advancement in vehicle safety such as having a device that warns the driver when the vehicle is too close to another vehicle. He adds that the automobile industry and the federal government is focusing more attentions on distracted driving.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including an editorial warning on alternative energy in Indianapolis, Indiana in the September 26, 2011 issue of the journal, how Hoosiers can solve insurance problems in the area by Anita Woudenberg in the September 12 issue, and a letter to the editor from District 4 Republican City-County Councilor Christine Scales about Democrat Kostas Poulakidas case about leadership in the September 26 issue.

The article discusses higher infant mortality rate in Indiana. It states that the infant death is due to short gestation, congenital anomalies, unintentional injury, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and maternal pregnancy complications. It mentions the importance of early prenatal care and taking vitamins to have better pregnancy outcomes and to prevent infant death.

The article presents the author's insights on the tobacco smoking policy of Indiana. He mentions that state still allows people to smoke in public places such as restaurants and other entertainment establishments which people go to enjoy not to breathe in toxic fumes caused by cigarettes. He states that visitors of the state are shocked for the state still allows smokers to hurt others. He adds that state legislators have power to save lives by passing a regulation concerning the issue.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the winning battle against HIV/AIDS epidemic. The author says that he gives credit to the efforts of former Indiana Governor Robert Orr for signing a legislation for schoolchildren with communicable disease, as well as former President George H. W. Bush for ordering the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Furthermore, he mentions that the researches funded by taxes and philanthropy made huge progress in seeking effective vaccines.

The author discusses the significant role of the Indiana Society of Washington, an organization of Republicans for Indiana residents in Washington, D.C., in the field of politics and as a known bipartisan philanthropic social organization since 1905.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in January 2013 issues including one by Bill Benner on the restriction of freshmen from varsity teams in the January 7 issue, "Double Standards on Israel," by Peter Rusthoven in the January 21 issue and one on the accomplishment of the students of Ben Davis University High School (BDU) in the January 14 issue.

The article discusses the significant contribution of the Indiana Society of Washington, D.C., a club for Republican Indiana residents based in Washington, on the political history of Indiana being recognized as a bipartisan philanthropic social organization since 1905.

The article offers the author's insights on the 2012 State of Our Black Youth report released by Indiana Black Expo Inc. which tackles issues on high school graduation, decrease in teenage births, and increase in the numbers of black families headed by single mothers in Indiana. He says that the report shows that almost six in 10 black families do not have father living at their home. He states that the absence of a father cannot be automatically associated with poverty, crime or misogyny.

The article discusses the issuance of the 2012 State of Our Black Youth report by the Indiana Black Expo, pointing to gains in some areas, which includes decreases in juvenile-delinquency case filings and teen births, and high school graduation.

The article offers the author's insights on Indianan women as leader in breast cancer prevention. The author mentions that almost 16,000 Indianan women took advantage to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offered by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The author states that women can make a new and enormously beneficial difference concerning breast cancer by giving just a little of themselves.

The author discusses the significant use of iPhone smartphone as a medical tool used in monitoring a person's blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and pediatric ear infections, among others.

The author discusses the importance of political conventions in the nominations of political candidates in Indiana.

The article offers the author's appreciation on the public service of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg with details on the regulations he implemented for the city such as banning smoking in bars and restaurants.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article about Indianapolis Power & Light Co. in the July 30, 2012 issue.

The article focuses on the implications of the ban on smoking tobacco in sporting events such as the Indianopolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, India. It highlights the health benefits of eliminating smoking tobacco in public places in Indianapolis. The author suggests that the owners of the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway should announce that smoking will not be allowed in the stands to protect the health of the audience and fans.

The author offers his comments on the smoke ban that took effect on June 1, 2012 in several public places in Indianapolis, Indiana. He stated that despite the ban, all was calm, the bars and taverns were still full, and there was peace in the city. Furthermore, he mentions the health benefits of eliminating exposure to tobacco smoke.

The article presents the author's comments on the need for better concussion rules in sports.

The article presents author's comments on the male circumcision in the U.S. It mentions that circumcision helps in reducing the risk of invasive penile cancer, HIV transmission and herpes that are caused by poor or inadequate cleaning. It states that circumcision decreases the heterosexual spread of HIV in males.

The article focuses on the refusal of some parents in Indiana to follow vaccination guidelines particularly with the presence of rubeola virus that causes measles which can be spread by casual contact with the infected person.

The article focuses on the importance of the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine in preventing the spread of measles. It states that measles has inflicted the crowd at the Super Bowl in Indiana in February 2012, because of several people were unvaccinated with MMR vaccine. It says that 16 new case of measles was identified by the Indiana State Department of Health in early March 2012, because of parents refusal in vaccinating their children.

The article expresses the author's view on the condition of Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, a professional American football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana in the National Football League (NFL). It is the author's belief that Manning should retire before he really hurt himself. It states that fans are selfish for wanting the footballer to stay on the field and entertain them with his brilliance when he is not healthy enough to play.

The article offers the author's insights on his experiences in Lauding Wishard hospital located in Marion County, Indiana. He says that in 1980, he has been allowed to teach medical students, interns, and residents in Wishard and has witnessed firsthand miracles on modern medicine and heart attack cases. Moreover, he adds that Wishard is a teaching hospital for best students who have come from various places to master the art of science of medicine, nursing, and other health care medicines.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the Wishard Heath Services in Marion County, Indiana. The author states that he considers the hospital as an amazing place. He says that employees at Wishard are the most dedicated health care professionals. Moreover, he mentions that Wishard Heath Services was referred as the Marion County General Hospital.

The article offers the author's insights on the benefits of Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the health of Hoosiers or Indiana people. He mentions that ACA provides high-quality heath care and reduce medical care costs. He states that it has allowed one million Indiana Medicare beneficiaries to receive free diagnosis and let seniors to avail 50 % discount when buying Medicare drugs. Furthermore, he states that it is insanity that Republican presidential candidate will repeal ACA if elected.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of having a root canal in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The article discusses the view of the author regarding the collective investments in the U.S. According to the author, collective investments are known as taxes and sponsored most of scientific research which are supported by new hospitals that will make health care available through the health care reform law. The author also mentions that collective investments have created personalized medicine which allowed better medicine screening, diagnosing, and treatments for patients.

The article offers the author's insights regarding race relations. The author states that most news stories are connected with race including the Planned Parenthood financing, redistricting, and in sports. He argues that the Tea Party fear the changes in the demography because minority is becoming majority. He adds that leaders in private and public sectors must show willingness to address issues where difference in race is a significant factor.