Archive for June, 2008
Posted on June 29, 2008 11:00:20 PM
Pistons trade first-round pick for UAB’s Sharpe – Detroit News
AUBURN HILLS The players the Pistons coveted most — Jason Thompson, J.J. Hickson and Ryan Anderson — were gone by the time their 29th pick rolled around in the NBA draft Thursday night. So, Pistons president Joe Dumars did what he said he would
Frye ‘excited’ to play with Bayless – AZCentral.com
So, Portland should get its man, Jerryd Bayless. And former Arizona center Channing Frye should get a familiar face to see at the Trail Blazers’ training camp. Both players seem pleased, even though Bayless must wait until July 9 before Portland’s
Clippers glad to have Eric Gordon – Los Angeles Times
There was only one other player on the court when the baby-faced Gordon took center stage in workouts for the Clippers. That was Nevada’s Marcelus Kemp, not as elite a prospect as Gordon, but one that stretched a couple of inches taller. Battling
Blazers wheel and deal on NBA draft day – kgw.com
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Jerryd Bayless, the 11th overall pick in the NBA draft by Indiana, along with forward Ike Diogu, in a draft-night deal with the Pacers. kgw.com graphic Portland selected Brandon Rush, a 6-foot-6
Wallace was in aborted trade – Charlotte.com
Gerald Wallace could have been shipped to Toronto. Charlotte Bobcats managing partner Michael Jordan confirmed to the Observer on Thursday that they were talking to the Raptors about a swap of Wallace and point guard T.J. Ford. The talks apparently
Pistons take White, trade him – Detroit News
NBA draft Pistons take White, trade him They send star Indiana forward to Sonics for two second-round picks, select project at No. 32. Chris McCosky / The Detroit News
NBA: National Post’s Draft Night liveblog – Nationalpost.com
With two drafts in less than a week, my wrists are starting to tire. But the news doesn’t wait for sore joints, so on Thursday night the National Post blogged the 2008 NBA Draft. The Chicago Bulls took Memphis point guard Derrick Rose. The Toronto
NBA: Raptors select Nathan Jawai, by way of Indiana – Nationalpost.com
The Toronto Raptors added some size in Thursday’s NBA Draft, although they will have to wait until the Jermaine O’Neal trade goes through to the acknowledge it. With the 41st pick of the draft, the Indiana Pacers took Nathan Jawai, a 6-foot-10, 280
Bayless headed to Trail Blazers – AZCentral.com
Jerryd Bayless is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade after the Arizona point guard was picked 11th by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA draft. Indiana agreed to send Bayless to Portland for No. 13 pick Brandon Rush of
Posted on June 29, 2008 11:00:18 PM
Pirates call up RHP Sanchez – Miami Herald
The Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Romulo Sanchez prior to Sunday’s series finale with Tampa Bay. The Bucs sent righty Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Indianapolis following their 4-3, 13-inning win on Saturday night. Sanchez was then called up
Posted on June 27, 2008 11:00:11 PM
No winners in Powerball, Hoosier Lotto – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – None of the tickets sold for Wednesday’s Hoosier Lotto game matched all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot grows to an estimated $9.5 million for Saturday’s drawing. The winning Hoosier Lotto numbers Wednesday night were 4, 10, 23, 29
Clippers take Eric Gordon in NBA draft – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana guard Eric Gordon is heading for Los Angeles. The Clippers chose Gordon with the seventh pick of the NBA draft Thursday. Gordon left Indiana after one season, when he set a conference record for freshmen with 20.9 points per
Bracing of fallen wall that killed 3 under review – Chicago Tribune
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Investigators were trying to determine Friday whether construction workers had properly braced a wall before it collapsed on them during a storm, killing three men. Authorities still were uncertain how much of a factor the storm
Results-driven Ganassi on edge as Cup teams fail to produce – ESPN.com
Dario Franchitti, left, missed several weeks after breaking an ankle in this Nationwide wreck at Dega. SONOMA, Calif. — Chip Ganassi was giddy, if not a bit arrogant, after Juan Pablo Montoya won his first Sprint Cup race last season at Infineon
Pacers take big steps toward makeover – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers might not be better next season, but they surely will have a different look. With two proposed trades this week — including one sending Jermaine O’Neal to Toronto for T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, a player to be
Indianapolis drug officer accused of selling gun to felon – Palladium-Item
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) An Indianapolis police officer has been arrested on charges that he sold a handgun to a known felon. Authorities say 32-year-old Jason Barber, an eight-year veteran of the force, was arrested today at his home. Beside the gun
Unum Elects Kabat to Board of Directors – MSN MoneyCentral
Unum Group announced today that Kevin T. Kabat, chairman, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, has been elected to serve as a director of the company. Mr. Kabat has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services and banking industry. He
Baker wins Indiana Amateur Championship – Chicago Tribune
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – Chris Baker shot a par-71 in Friday’s final round to win the Indiana Golf Association’s men’s Amateur Championship at Wolf Run Golf Club. The 22-year-old Brownstown native shot a 2-under-par 282 during the four-day event and was
Indianapolis Star publisher retiring – Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis Star President and Publisher Barbara Henry will retire on Aug. 1, she said in a message to Star Media Group employees this afternoon. Henry has been publisher of the Star since 2000. She previously was president and publisher of the Des
Jaguars’ Spicer gets contract extension – CBS Sportsline
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -Defensive end Paul Spicer signed a two-year, $8 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, giving him a chance to end his career with the team. Spicer, who led the Jaguars with 7 1/2 sacks last season
Posted on June 26, 2008 11:00:12 PM
Plans on hold for Indiana black history trail – NWITimes.com
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. – Developers of a proposed African-American Heritage Trail in southern Indiana are seeking additional money for their project. The Southern Indiana Minority Enterprise Initiative wants to develop the trail, which would link
Floods will cause ripple, not ruin, across US economy – CNBC
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Floodwaters receding into the Mississippi River and its tributaries will suck billions of dollars out of the Midwest’s economy, though probably not as much as the 1993 flooding that devastated the region. The impact on U.S. economic
Raptors call O’Neal trade “speculation” – Seattle Times
The Indiana Pacers denied on Thursday reports of a deal to trade six-time All-Star forward Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic, the 17th pick in the draft and a player to be named. The deal was
S. Indiana history trail seeks funding – WTHI
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Developers of a proposed African-American Heritage Trail in southern Indiana are seeking additional funds for their project. The Southern Indiana Minority Enterprise Initiative wants to develop the trail, which would link
Indiana AD to resign amid NCAA basketball probe – CNN Sports Illustrated
Greenspan will resign as Indiana AD at the end of December His resignation comes as IU waits for a decision from the NCAA on sanctions Kelvin Sampson resigned after he was accused of committing NCAA violations INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana University
Indiana boy, 7, drives grandma’s car to the mall – Inside Bay Area
MUNCIE, Ind. A 7-year-old boy drove his grandmother’s car more than a mile to a shopping mall before another motorist blocked the car and took the keys, police said. Several motorists called police around 9 a.m. Tuesday to report a small child
NCAA adds a 6th charge against Indiana University – Louisville Courier-Journal
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has added a further allegation against Indiana University, charging the school with failure to monitor the men’s basketball program. It follows five other allegations made against the university earlier this year by
O’Neal confirms Pacers sending him to Raptors – Seattle Times
The Indiana Pacers are trading six-time All-Star forward Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic, the 17th pick in the draft and a player to be determined. O’Neal confirmed the trade Thursday, saying
Indiana AD resigning amid NCAA basketball probe – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University has announced that athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December. The school scheduled a Thursday afternoon news conference to discuss Greenspan’s departure. The resignation comes amid NCAA
Posted on June 26, 2008 11:00:11 PM
ITT Educational Services to Release Second Quarter 2008 Results – MSN MoneyCentral
CARMEL, Ind., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ITT Educational Services, Inc. ESI , a leading provider of postsecondary degree programs, today announced that it intends to release second quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, July 24
NFL Calendar – ESPN.com
Aug. 3 — Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio (Indianapolis vs. Washington). Aug. 26 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. Aug. 30 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Sept. 4-8 — 2008 regular season starts
Hoffman’s 23 points lead Fever past Monarchs – International Herald Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS : Ebony Hoffman had career highs with 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Indiana Fever rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Monarchs 78-73 on Tuesday night. Katie Douglas finished with 20 points after starting 0-of-6
Thursday Run Around: Happy draft day. – Oregonian
Don’t forget we’ve got a caption contest rolling . If you need to do some research, my pal Mike Rosenberg has more in today’s Free Press on the Kid Rock/John Daly pro-am pairing. Rock eventually lost his T-shirt. Of course he did. “You wanted Kid
Today in History, June 26: Atlantic City Boardwalk, Elizabeth Taylor – US News and World Report
1870 The Atlantic City Boardwalk opens in New Jersey. The popular tourist attraction was originally 8 feet wide and 1 mile long. 1945 Representatives from 50 nations sign the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. 1974 Elizabeth Taylor and
Posted on June 26, 2008 11:00:10 PM
Plans on hold for Indiana black history trail – NWITimes.com
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. – Developers of a proposed African-American Heritage Trail in southern Indiana are seeking additional money for their project. The Southern Indiana Minority Enterprise Initiative wants to develop the trail, which would link
NCAA adds a 6th charge against Indiana University – Louisville Courier-Journal
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has added a further allegation against Indiana University, charging the school with failure to monitor the men’s basketball program. It follows five other allegations made against the university earlier this year by
S. Indiana history trail seeks funding – WTHI
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Developers of a proposed African-American Heritage Trail in southern Indiana are seeking additional funds for their project. The Southern Indiana Minority Enterprise Initiative wants to develop the trail, which would link
Indiana boy, 7, drives grandma’s car to the mall – Inside Bay Area
MUNCIE, Ind. A 7-year-old boy drove his grandmother’s car more than a mile to a shopping mall before another motorist blocked the car and took the keys, police said. Several motorists called police around 9 a.m. Tuesday to report a small child
Indiana AD resigning amid NCAA basketball probe – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana University has announced that athletic director Rick Greenspan will resign at the end of December. The school scheduled a Thursday afternoon news conference to discuss Greenspan’s departure. The resignation comes amid NCAA
Indiana AD to resign amid NCAA basketball probe – CNN Sports Illustrated
Greenspan will resign as Indiana AD at the end of December His resignation comes as IU waits for a decision from the NCAA on sanctions Kelvin Sampson resigned after he was accused of committing NCAA violations INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana University
Bishop elected treasurer of Indiana Bar Foundation – Indianapolis Star
Michael P. Bishop, Carmel, partner at the law firm of Cohen Garelick & Glazier, has been elected to serve as treasurer for the Indiana Bar Foundation. The Indiana Bar Foundation is the only statewide charitable foundation dedicated to promoting an
Posted on June 25, 2008 11:00:19 PM
Author cracks his whip, takes on Indiana Jones – Reuters
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) – Taking on the persona of Indiana Jones to write the novel of the adventurer’s latest Hollywood movie was a dream job for writer James Rollins. Having written nine action-packed adventure thrillers, with his 10th, “The Last
NW Briefs | Ex-WSU recruit Calvin Schmidtke signs with Indiana St. – Seattle Times
Less than a month after being released from his letter of intent by Washington State because of a series of traffic violations, quarterback TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Less than a month after being released from his letter of intent by Washington State
D.C. groups seeking Indiana Lincoln museum’s items – 14 WFIE
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) – The Library of Congress and Ford’s Theatre are among the groups trying to acquire a $20-million collection of artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum is closing on Monday because of a
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Nothing beats the – ABC 4
If there’s a true movie star left in the world today, it’s Harrison Ford. Even while nearing 70 years old, the guy fills a screen with an iconic presence reserved for guys like Bogart, Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and John Wayne. He delivers the same
Punch Judy opens Indiana Live concerts – Indianapolis Star
Popular area cover band Punch Judy will kick off a free, summer-long outdoor music series dubbed “Thursday Night Live” this week at Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville. Punch Judy’s two-hour performance, to be held outdoors rain or shine, is scheduled
2008 NBA Draft-Indiana Capsules – Chicago Tribune
Early entry. Indiana 2007 Mr. Basketball at Indianapolis North Central. An aggressive combo guard. Quick first step. Has good length, lateral foot-speed and strength. A streaky shooter. Has limited passing skills
Indiana newspaper cleared in discrimination lawsuit – Star-Press
HAMMOND, Ind. A white former employee of the Post-Tribune failed to prove that managers at the newspaper denied her a promotion to head its Gary bureau because they wanted a black person in the job, a U.S. District Court jury found. The newspaper
Troubled Tacoma prep star bound for Indiana State – Tri-City Herald
TACOMA — Less than a month after being released from his national letter-of-intent by Washington State because of a series of traffic violations, quarterback Calvin Schmidtke signed to play at Indiana State. Schmidtke, out of Lakes High in Lakewood
Safeco Insurance Foundation Announces Grant in Support of Red Cross – PR Inside
www.safeco.com/community/corporate-giving/community-grants.aspx – The Safeco Insurance Foundation (NYSE:SAF) has announced a $20,000 grant to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis in support of its flood relief services to central and
Indiana Editorial Roundup – Chicago Tribune
Raymond Lopez’s tale is proof of the need for Indiana’s controversial voter ID law. Lopez, chairman of the East Chicago and Whiting Republican organization, told the Lake County election board last week that “busloads” of people from Illinois and
Posted on June 25, 2008 11:00:16 PM
Queen Strips Mugabe of Knighthood – New York Times
Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Robert Mugabe , Zimbabwe s strongman president for nearly 30 years, of his honorary knighthood as a mark of revulsion at the human rights abuses and abject disregard for democracy over which he has presided, the British Foreign Office announced
House passes alternative minimum tax relief – San Francisco Gate
The House has voted to spare more than 20 million taxpayers from getting hit by the alternative minimum tax for another year. The legislation would save mostly upper-middle-income taxpayers exposed to the tax an average $2,300 in 2008. It passed 233-189 on Wednesday. But the one-year tax relief is
Posted on June 25, 2008 11:00:15 PM
2008 NBA Draft-Indiana Capsules – Chicago Tribune
Early entry. Indiana 2007 Mr. Basketball at Indianapolis North Central. An aggressive combo guard. Quick first step. Has good length, lateral foot-speed and strength. A streaky shooter. Has limited passing skills
D.C. groups seeking Indiana Lincoln museum’s items – 14 WFIE
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) – The Library of Congress and Ford’s Theatre are among the groups trying to acquire a $20-million collection of artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The museum is closing on Monday because of a
Indiana newspaper cleared in discrimination lawsuit – Star-Press
HAMMOND, Ind. A white former employee of the Post-Tribune failed to prove that managers at the newspaper denied her a promotion to head its Gary bureau because they wanted a black person in the job, a U.S. District Court jury found. The newspaper
Indiana Editorial Roundup – Chicago Tribune
Raymond Lopez’s tale is proof of the need for Indiana’s controversial voter ID law. Lopez, chairman of the East Chicago and Whiting Republican organization, told the Lake County election board last week that “busloads” of people from Illinois and
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Nothing beats the – ABC 4
If there’s a true movie star left in the world today, it’s Harrison Ford. Even while nearing 70 years old, the guy fills a screen with an iconic presence reserved for guys like Bogart, Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and John Wayne. He delivers the same
Safeco Insurance Foundation Announces Grant in Support of Red Cross – PR Inside
www.safeco.com/community/corporate-giving/community-grants.aspx – The Safeco Insurance Foundation (NYSE:SAF) has announced a $20,000 grant to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis in support of its flood relief services to central and
NW Briefs | Ex-WSU recruit Calvin Schmidtke signs with Indiana St. – Seattle Times
Less than a month after being released from his letter of intent by Washington State because of a series of traffic violations, quarterback TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Less than a month after being released from his letter of intent by Washington State
Author cracks his whip, takes on Indiana Jones – Reuters
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) – Taking on the persona of Indiana Jones to write the novel of the adventurer’s latest Hollywood movie was a dream job for writer James Rollins. Having written nine action-packed adventure thrillers, with his 10th, “The Last
Troubled Tacoma prep star bound for Indiana State – Tri-City Herald
TACOMA — Less than a month after being released from his national letter-of-intent by Washington State because of a series of traffic violations, quarterback Calvin Schmidtke signed to play at Indiana State. Schmidtke, out of Lakes High in Lakewood
Posted on June 24, 2008 11:00:13 PM
Suzuki Auto Announces 2008-2009 Auto Show Calendar – Forbes
BREA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ — American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced its schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 auto show season, which will include appearances at more than 50 regional and local shows, including Los Angeles, Chicago and
Suspects in Huntington Bank robbery and shooting in court – WISH-TV
Brian Kendrick led the chain gang shuffle, followed by Aaron Stewart. Kendrick is accused of shooting a bank teller while robbing the Huntington Bank. Katherin and Jason Shuffield INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The man accused of shooting a pregnant bank
Posted on June 24, 2008 11:00:09 PM
Emmis Announces Q1 Earnings Call – Forbes
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — On Thursday, July 10, 2008, Emmis Communications (Nasdaq: EMMS) will host a conference call to discuss first-quarter earnings. Emmis Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Jeff Smulyan and Chief Financial
Flood needs delay rollout of Ind. welfare changes – Boston Globe
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana has suspended the rollout of automated welfare benefits because staffers at the Family and Social Services Administration have their hands full right now with helping flood victims. The urgent need to help flood victims became
CNBC Special Report: Who are the Super Rich? – MSNBC
In 1985, there were only 13 billionaires in the United States. Today there are more than 1,000. Together with hundreds of thousands of newly minted multimillionaires, they live virtually untouched by an economic downturn that is having a crushing
TriplePoint Consulting Hires Dismore and Houck TriplePoint Consulting – dBusinessNews.com
TriplePoint Consulting Hires Dismore and Houck TriplePoint Consulting 7160 Graham Road Indianapolis, IN 46250 Contact: Rod Reasen II, President
Special prosecutor sought for Indianapolis councilwoman – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – A special prosecutor will be sought to handle the case against an Indianapolis City-County Council member arrested following a scuffle with police. Prosecutor Carl Brizzi will recuse his office from deciding whether to file charges
Catchings wins WNBA community leadership award – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has been named winner of the WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her work with her charitable Catch the Stars Foundation. The WNBA also will donate $10,000 to a charity of Catchings
Wilkinson holds off Ishimatsu to earn third trip to Olympics – CNN Sports Illustrated
Wilkinson wrapped up the win with all 10s on a reverse 3 somersault tuck She finished with 1214.50 points, while Ishimatsu was second with 1140.40 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Laura Wilkinson earned her third trip to the Olympics, holding off 15-year-old
Goldman Sachs upgrades Novo Nordisk to “Buy” – Boston Globe
NEW YORK Shares of Novo Nordisk AS rose more than 3 percent Tuesday after a Goldman Sachs analyst upgraded the stock to “Buy” from “Neutral,” saying the Danish drug maker is well-positioned for continued strong growth. Analyst John Murphy said
Posted on June 23, 2008 11:00:12 PM
FDA Extends Review Period for Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Investigative – MSN MoneyCentral
Companies confirm the start of TRILOGY ACS clinical trial to study Prasugrel against Clopidogrel in medically managed ACS patients TOKYO and INDIANAPOLIS, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, 4568 and Eli Lilly and
Charlie Daniels to perform at Speedway – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – The Charlie Daniels Band will perform at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27 before the NASCAR Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. The free concert will be on an infield stage behind the Speedway’s Hall of Fame Museum two hours
Posted on June 23, 2008 11:00:11 PM
Victims: FEMA doing a heckuva job – MSNBC
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – When floodwaters knocked out the water treatment plant in Mason City, Iowa, FEMA rolled into town and promptly set up an account with a Pepsi bottler to supply bottled water. Then FEMA officials moved into a vacant store and
Indiana’s riverboat casinos suffer economic woes – WTHR
Indiana’s riverboat casinos are feeling the sinking effects of an economic downturn. During the eight months between September and April, gambling revenues at the state’s 11 casinos declined for the first time in 13 years of riverboat wagering. The
Man Vs. Wild s Bear Takes Backseat To Real Life Indiana Jones – WebWire
(SEATTLE, WA) As another season of the hit international TV show Man vs. Wild comes to an end, author Gary Garner can only smile, as for the past five years he has taken part in his own wild adventures, surviving the world s most tough and
Political Play: Obama carries lucky charms – Miami Herald
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shows good luck charms that he carries in his pocket during his talk with women during a round table discussion at the Flying Star Cafe facility in Albuquerque, N.M., Monday, June 23, 2008
‘Get Smart’ maxes out weekend with $38.7M debut – Seattle Post Intelligencer
LOS ANGELES — Audiences put “Get Smart” under surveillance as the spy comedy starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway debuted at No. 1 over the weekend with $38.7 million. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday
Borat among new Oscars voters – News.com.au
BORAT creator Sacha Baron Cohen and Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard are among a list of 105 people invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the academy said today. Cotillard, a popular winner at this year’s
Lilly Endowment gives $50 million for Indiana aid – WTHR
Indianapolis – Lilly Endowment Incorporated has given $50 million toward relief from the recent flooding and other disasters in Indiana. The Indianapolis-based foundation says it’s giving $45 million to the Indiana Association of United Ways and $2.5
Lucasfilm digs up mobile success for Indiana Jones – dmnews.com
Indiana Jonesis back and Lucasfilm is using mobile marketing to get the word out. In conjunction with mobile services firms THQ Wireless and Proteus, the film studio used the mobile medium to market the new release. THQ Wireless created licensed
Flood needs delay rollout of welfare changes – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – The state has suspended the rollout of automated welfare benefits because staffers at the Family and Social Services Administration have their hands full right now with helping flood victims. The urgent need to help flood victims
Candace Parker dunk – Chicago Tribune
Candace Parker became the second woman to dunk in a WNBA game and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Indiana Fever 77-63 on Sunday night. Parker took a pass from Raffaella Masciadri, dribbled the length of the court and dunked with her right hand with
Posted on June 22, 2008 11:00:11 PM
Emergency Incidents – Chicago Tribune
by Mark Silva Just a few months ago, President George W. Bush said he “hadn’t heard” that gas might reach $4 per gallon. But now that the $4-and-climbing price of summer gas has become a flash point for deep public .. My new kitchen plans call for
US consumers to pay more for meat, dairy after Midwest floods send – International Herald Tribune
NEW YORK : Raging Midwest floodwaters that swallowed crops and sent corn and soybean prices soaring are about to give consumers more grief at the grocery store. In the latest bout of food inflation, beef, pork, poultry and even eggs, cheese and milk
Minneapolis band singer dies after stabbing in Indiana – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Old school HC punker here (and work with police), I will know why you have a black armband on. A loss for local music. One man killed, three others wounded in shooting at St. Paul after-hours club Morgan Hamm makes third Olympic team Theatre de la
Crean continues rebuilding, lands 8th Indiana recruit for this fall – CNN Sports Illustrated
Guard Malik Story chose Indiana over Oregon, Arizona and Georgetown Crean has only one scholarship player on the roster currently enrolled at IU INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Crean keeps reeling in recruits. On Saturday, Malik Story, a 6
Sunday afternoon winning numbers – Miami Herald
The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what’s in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on
Indiana 0 Los Angeles 0 – USA Today
In her third WNBA game, Los Angeles Sparks phenom Candace Parker put together a performance unlike any other in league history. After that game, however, the Indiana Fever were celebrating a close victory thanks to what they considered a successful
Posted on June 19, 2008 11:00:13 PM
ADRs in Focus: Latin American oil ADRs decline – CNN Money
NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Shares of Latin American oil companies that trade on U.S. markets declined on Thursday as the price of oil fell after China said it will raise fuel prices. Light, sweet crude for July delivery gave up $4.18 to $132.50 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Shares
FBI estimates $1 billion in losses from mortgage fraud – International Herald Tribune
WASHINGTON : The FBI says it has arrested about 300 real estate brokers since March – including dozens over the last two days – in its crackdown on incidents of mortgage fraud that have contributed to America’s housing crisis. One law enforcement official put the losses to homeowners and other
Posted on June 18, 2008 11:00:11 PM
Most Hispanic students say college too costly – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – About half of Hispanic high school students in Indiana would be the first in their families to attend college, and most feel they can’t afford a higher education, according to a new survey. Learn More Indiana’s annual survey of high
Governor and Lt. Governor Celebrate Eight Years of Safe Haven Babies – Forbes
INDIANAPOLIS, June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Governor Mitch Daniels recently proclaimed the month of July as Indiana Safe Haven Month and the National Safe Haven Alliance in Indiana will celebrate by hosting a Safe Haven Birthday Party for babies
Butler guard Mike Green to work out for Pacers – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers will continue their pre-draft workouts Thursday with a group of players including Butler guard Mike Green . Butler won a record 30 games last season, and the 6-foot-1 Green led the Bulldogs in scoring, rebounding and
M&I Bank Provides Financial Relief to Wisconsin Flood Victims – MSN MoneyCentral
MILWAUKEE, June 18 /PRNewswire/ — M&I Bank has announced it will provide several forms of financial assistance to people affected by the record rainfall and flooding in Wisconsin. Short-and long-term relief will be offered to affected individuals
Posted on June 18, 2008 11:00:08 PM
IRL donates $60,000 to help flood victims in Iowa – USA Today
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indy Racing League is donating $60,000 to the American Red Cross to help flood victims in Iowa. IRL President Brian Barnhart said Wednesday that “It was only appropriate that we help any way we can.” The IRL will be at Iowa
Most Hispanic students say college too costly – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – About half of Hispanic high school students in Indiana would be the first in their families to attend college, and most feel they can’t afford a higher education, according to a new survey. Learn More Indiana’s annual survey of high
Posted on June 17, 2008 11:00:10 PM
Republic Airways EVP sells shares – MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK (AP) – The executive vice president and chief operating officer of air carrier Republic Airways Holdings Inc. sold 60,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. In a Form 4 filed with the SEC
Posted on June 16, 2008 11:00:12 PM
HHS Takes Action to Help Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers in Iowa – Forbes
WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today declared a public health emergency in the flood-stricken states of Iowa and Indiana. The action gives HHS’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare
Oxley to be Long Thompson running mate – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson is announcing that she has chosen state Rep. Dennie Oxley of southern Indiana as her lieutenant governor running mate. Long Thompson has scheduled a series of news conferences
1st black Indiana sheriff struggled against racism in Marion – Chicago Sun-Times
MARION, Ind. A new book aimed at young readers recounts the life of Indiana s first black sheriff, who rose from school janitor, to teacher, coach and FBI agent before being elected Grant County s sheriff. The biography of Oatess Archey
West Monroe’s Lathan Transfers From Louisiana Tech to Indiana State – KNOE TV8
RUSTON, La. (AP) – West Monroe product Dwayne Lathan Junior, released last month by second-year Louisiana Tech coach Kerry Rupp, will transfer to Indiana State. Dwayne Lathan Senitor says he and his son made a visit the the Missouri Valley Conference
Indiana Delegation Headed to Bio Conference – Inside Indiana Business
Indiana’s top life sciences executives and academic leaders, along with Secretary of Commerce Nate Feltman and BioCrossroads Chief Executive David Johnson are attending the BIO International Convention 2008 in San Diego on Tuesday. They hope their
Midwestern Flood Relief Announcement – MSN MoneyCentral
All American Homes, LLC of Decatur, Ind. announced today it is ready to work closely with local relief authorities and insurance companies to help rebuild the homes of flood victims throughout the Midwest and particularly in Indiana and Illinois
Silver Stars top Fever and Catchings – Washington Post
Resize Text INDIANAPOLIS — Sophia Young and the San Antonio Silver Stars didn’t feel bad to spoil Tamika Catchings’ season debut for the Indiana Fever. Ann Wauters had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Young scored 18 and Vickie Johnson added nine points
UAB’s Vaden opts to return for senior season – Chicago Tribune
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Former Indiana player Robert Vaden is returning for his senior season at Alabama-Birmingham. Vaden made the announcement Monday after exploring entering the NBA draft. He was eligible to come back because he didn’t sign with an
Guns Stolen From Self-Storage Units In Indiana County – WJAC TV
Police in Indiana County are investigating a break-in at a self-storage in which several guns were stolen. Investigators said, over the weekend, someone cut a chain-link fence at Larch’s self-storage in Rayne Township and cut the locks on several
Posted on June 15, 2008 11:00:13 PM
Echoes of Their Fathers: Obama and McCain – NPR News
Weekend Edition Sunday , June 15, 2008 Adm. John McCain and Barack Obama the fathers, not their sons running for the Oval Office have been dead for decades. But each gave his own name to his son, along with the drive to become the next president. Both Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and
U.N. chief: Saudi Arabia to produce more oil – USA Today
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) Saudi Arabia plans to increase its oil production by 200,000 barrels a day next month, the kingdom’s oil minister told U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Sunday, according to Ban’s spokesman. The U.N. secretary-general met with Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi in the port city of
A look at the Iowa floods – Seattle Times
Some good news emerged Sunday in Iowa’s flood fight. The river crested in Iowa City, although 16 buildings at the University of Iowa took on water. In Cedar Rapids, the thousands of residents who had been forced to evacuate flooded homes began to return, although they could only retrieve what they
YANKEES ROUT ASTROS 13-0, BUT WANG HURT – New York Post
Chien-Ming Wang pitched five scoreless innings before spraining his right foot running the bases, and Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer in the Yankees’ 13-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Wang (8-2) pulled up as he rounded third on Derek Jeter’s two-run single during the Yankees’ eight
Earnhardt wins on fumes – Washington Post
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is seen on the front straightaway in the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, June 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio – AP) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates his
Bush and Brown to discuss Iran and Iraq – International Herald Tribune
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain will discuss the twin challenges of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and troop levels in Iraq in two days of meetings that will cap the president’s farewell tour of Europe. Their meetings Sunday and Monday amount to another get-to-know-you
Westwood leads; Woods hurting at Open – ESPN.com
SAN DIEGO — For the third time in four days, Tiger Woods double bogeyed the first hole at Torrey Pines on Sunday, and he’s lost the lead at the U.S. Open. The lead now belongs to Lee Westwood, the 35-year-old looking to become the first European to win the U.S. Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970
Roger Federer wins Halle for 55th ATP title – Los Angeles Times
HALLE, Germany — Roger Federer just wanted to survive a couple of rounds at the Gerry Weber Open after his painful French Open loss to Rafael Nadal. The top-ranked Swiss did much more, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday’s final for his 10th grass title. That matches Pete Sampras’ Open
Tim Russert is mourned on ‘Meet the Press’ – Los Angeles Times
NEW YORK — Tom Brokaw opened today’s somber edition of “Meet the Press” by invoking a large wooden sign Tim Russert displayed in his office. “It’s going to be our mantra for this morning,” Brokaw said. “It says, ‘Thou shall not whine.’ And if I can add, I think, anything to that, ‘Thou shall not
Study: Americans use Net to look beyond sound bite – Detroit Free Press
NEW YORK — Americans dissatisfied with political sound bites are turning to the Internet for a more complete picture, a new study finds. In a report today, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said that nearly 30% of adults have used the Internet to read or watch unfiltered campaign material
Posted on June 15, 2008 11:00:12 PM
NCAA hearing with Indiana, Sampson begins in Seattle – USA Today
SEATTLE The NCAA infractions committee meeting got underway at 1 p.m. ET as scheduled in a ballroom at the Hotel Deca. NCAA spokesperson Stacey Osburn confirmed that Kelvin Sampson is present at the hearing. Sampson, the former Indiana University
Posted on June 15, 2008 11:00:11 PM
Club news – Palladium-Item
The Weetomp Chapter met May 9 in the family dining room of Friends Fellowship in Richmond. Indiana State Regent Cathy Rose has been invited to a special chapter meeting June 28, with a tree dedication on the grounds of Friends Fellowship. Anne Marie
Iowa flood evacuations rise – Swiss Info
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Reuters) – Overflowing rivers in Iowa and other Midwest states forced evacuations and disrupted the region’s economy on Friday with fears of worse to come from fragile levees and more rain. A Cedar Rapids hospital was flooded and
Info Junkie: Janet Kennedy – Crain’s Chicago Business
Janet Kennedy , 47, is general manager for Microsoft Corp.’s $500-million business in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Chicago native moved back from Seattle with her husband and teenage son in 2006. “We love the city, being in crowds, going out
INSPIRED BY GENIUS: – News-Press
John and Catherine Christian wanted a different kind of house for their one-acre lot in West Lafayette, Ind. After the young couple an assistant professor and his wife studied designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, they decided that he could make
Posted on June 14, 2008 11:00:10 PM
BULLETIN BOARD – Palladium-Item
Lincoln’s baseball camp for students entering grades 1-6 will be June 23-25 at CCYL diamonds. Times: Grades 1-3 at 12:30-2 p.m.; grades 4-6 at 2-4 p.m. Cost is $25. Info: Brandon Pennington (765) 478-3542 or (765) 478-5916. UNION COUNTY PHYSICALS
No relief for flooded U.S. crops – Swiss Info
CHICAGO (Reuters) – More rains pummeled parts of the U.S. Midwest crop belt in the past day, offering no relief to flooded crop fields or swollen rivers after days of storms, a forecaster said Friday. Up to 2 inches of rain fell in eastern Iowa on
Midwest Floods Close Banks, Credit Unions – Bank Info Security
At least one community bank was forced to temporarily close three branches and one federal credit union initiated its continuity plan and moved to its back up site in Iowa after heavy rains flooded parts of the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin
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Posted on June 13, 2008 11:00:14 PM
Asian Labs Give Big Pharma an R&D Booster Shot – WTHR
Tokyo, Japan – State officials reached a deal Wednesday with Sony to bring more jobs to Terre Haute. The agreement reached by state officials on a trade mission to Japan calls for Sony to expand its Blu-ray Disc manufacturing operations in Indiana
US and SKorean trade envoys work on beef crisis – Miami Herald
WASHINGTON — The chief trade envoys for the United States and South Korea were meeting Friday for talks meant to resolve a crisis over the resumption of American beef shipments that has paralyzed South Korea’s pro-U.S. government. The pair, U.S
Summary Box: Corn prices hit $7 for first time – Chicago Tribune
SURGING CORN: Corn futures rose above $7 for the first time Wednesday, hitting a record for the fifth straight trading day on the Chicago Board of Trade . WHY IT’S HAPPENING: Heavy rain in Iowa , Indiana, Wisconsin and other Midwestern states has
Chinese delegation visits Indiana – BrownFieldNetwork
A delegation of Chinese soybean buyers visited Indiana earlier this week. The group began their U.S. visit on Monday, June 9 in Chicago where they visited the Chicago Board of Trade, on Tuesday, June 10, the delegation visited the Louis Dreyfus
CORRECTED – CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Steel Dynamics raises Q2 earnings view – Reuters
June 12 (Reuters) – Steel Dynamics (STLD.O: Quote , Profile , Research ) raised its second-quarter profit forecast that topped Wall Street’s targets driven by strong demand for steel and recyled metals, sending its shares up nearly 4 percent. The
COMMODITIES-Floods send corn, ethanol soaring – Reuters UK
NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuters) – Corn futures rose to another record high and ethanol prices surged to a two-year high on Friday as storms lashing the U.S. Midwest raised the specter of a crop that will be too small to satisfy demand for food, feed and
Corn Rises to Record as U.S. Floods Curb Output; Soybeans Gain – Bloomberg
June 13 (Bloomberg) — Corn rose to a record, extending its rally to an eighth straight session, as floods in the Midwest threatened production in the U.S., the world’s largest grower and exporter. Soybeans rose to a three-month high. As much as 12
Trade mission marches on without Daniels – NWI.com
INDIANAPOLIS | With Gov. Mitch Daniels’ travel plans redirected by wretched weekend storms, the task of leading Indiana’s fourth Japanese trade mission in as many years fell to an experienced pinch hitter. “The governor had planned to be here, and
Posted on June 13, 2008 11:00:12 PM
Tough Torrey gives but just a little in U.S. Open – San Diego Union-Tribune
SAN DIEGO Torrey Pines was far from impossible, but not too forgiving either Friday in the hours before Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott took their glamour group back out to the course. D.J. Trahan and Davis Love shot 2-under 69 and Sergio Garcia 1-under 70 in the second round to prove
Rising water forces evacuation of Iowa hospital – Boston Globe
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Rising water from the Cedar River forced the evacuation of a downtown hospital Friday after residents of more than 3,000 homes fled for higher ground. A railroad bridge collapsed, and 100 city blocks were under water. The hospital’s 176 patients, including about 30 patients in
R Kelly Trial: R&B Star Awaiting Verdict In Porn Trial – Sound-Check Music
Kelly is charged with filming himself having sex with an under age girl, who prosecutors have claimed could be as young as 13. The R&B star, who denies the charges, faces up to 15 years if found guilty. The legal arguments in Kelly’s trial were concluded by both the prosecution and the defence in
Wall Street rises as data point to stable rates – Forbes
Stocks advanced for a second session Friday after government readings on inflation and a decline in oil prices helped contain some worries about the effect of rising prices on strapped consumers. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 100 points, but was off its highs of the day. Short-term
