Archive for December, 2008
Posted on December 31, 2008 12:00:17 AM
Evening Scoop: Helping The Clippers, Nets – Hoops World
As Steve Kyler mentioned in his Morning Report , Sports Illustrated’s Ian Thomsen put out a story yesterday detailing some trades that could help certain teams. Steve took exception to Thomsen’s suggestion that the New Orleans Hornets would trade
Chrysler workers eligible for aid – Kokomo Tribune
Local Chrysler workers displaced as a result of foreign imports or shifts in production out of the U.S. are now eligible to receive benefits through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The U.S. Department of Labor ruled Dec. 15 that
Evening Scoop: Helping The Clippers, Nets – Hoops World
As Steve Kyler mentioned in his Morning Report , Sports Illustrated’s Ian Thomsen put out a story yesterday detailing some trades that could help certain teams. Steve took exception to Thomsen’s suggestion that the New Orleans Hornets would trade
Ike Diogu Available? – Hoops World
In a league where productive big men can be hard to find, the Portland Trail Blazers have a glut of performers in the pivot on their roster. One such big is Ike Diogu, a player the Blazers acquired on a Draft Night trade with the Indiana Pacers last
Birmingham Altec company buys Indiana company for transmission-line – Birmingham News
Altec Industries, the Birmingham maker of utility company bucket trucks, said Tuesday it has bought an Indiana-based company to add aerial lifts which service high altitude electric transmission lines. Lift-All, based in Fort Wayne, was bought for an
The People Puzzle – CFO.com
Moira McKamey is one of many Americans with more free time than she would like. In November DHL, an express delivery company, said that it would close its American domestic operations at the end of January. Up to 10,000 jobs may be lost in Wilmington
Memphis fights back to steal victory over Indiana, snap four-game skid – ESPN.com
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including two key free throws with a second left, and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 108-105 on Friday night. O.J. Mayo has scored at least 10
58 years for gang leader in Wis. slaying, torture – Ledger-Enquirer
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Greek’s Pizzeria trades pizza for stock shares – Pizza Marketplace
Indianapolis Star: Andy Goth, owner of four Greek’s Pizzeria locations in Indiana, is offering to trade company stocks in exchange for pizza and other items from his restaurants. For instance, customers can transfer $500 worth of stock to Goth in
Posted on December 31, 2008 12:00:16 AM
Group Says Volunteer Took $380,000 – 6 News WRTV
INDIANAPOLIS — The Penrod Society said Tuesday that a volunteer stole about $380,000 from the arts organization, severely hampering its efforts to provide service to the community. In a news release, the nonprofit organization, which holds an annual
In crowded race for MVP, Colts’ Manning sticks out the most – NFL
After a slow start to the season, Peyton Manning and the Colts took off and went on a nine-game winning streak. Few honors, in any sport, are as controversial as a league’s Most Valuable Player award. Does it go to the guy who does the most for his
Posted on December 31, 2008 12:00:14 AM
Hmong, Laos Community Honors Tragic Mountains, Dr. Jane Hamilton – Newsblaze.com
FRESNO, Calif. andWASHINGTON, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Thousands of Hmong-Americans fromCalifornia and acrossthe United States will gather inFresno for special ceremonies on December 27 at the Hmong and Lao veterans monument atFresno County
December 2008 (47) – Sacramento Bee
Kevin Martin will play tonight, logging his 10th game of the season against the Los Angeles Clippers at Arco Arena. “I’m going to give it a go,” said Martin, who has been out with a left ankle injury that included bone bruises . “It’s just getting
A&E: New Year’s Eve concerts – Indianapolis Star
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle. Tickets: $35-$60; champagne box seats are $150 per couple. For more information, call (317) 639-4300 or (800) 366-8457. Singing in close harmony the popular hits of
Google, Apple, Microsoft Sued Over File Preview – PC World
A small Indiana company has sued tech heavyweights Microsoft, Apple, and Google, claiming that it holds the patent on a common file preview feature used by browsers and operating systems to show users small snapshots of the files before they are
Posted on December 29, 2008 12:00:16 AM
Spurs Need Twice the OT to Beat Grizzlies – WOAI
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like they finally figured out how to beat the aging San Antonio Spurs. Not quite. Solid defense and experience in the clutch won out again. Tony Parker scored 32 points, hitting two of San
Chrysler workers eligible for aid – Kokomo Tribune
Local Chrysler workers displaced as a result of foreign imports or shifts in production out of the U.S. are now eligible to receive benefits through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The U.S. Department of Labor ruled Dec. 15 that
World Bank calls for steps to ease West Bank trade – Ledger-Enquirer
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Posted on December 29, 2008 12:00:14 AM
Freeney, Mathis, Mawae, RB Johnson among inactives in Colts-Titans – CBS Sportsline
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans were taking no chances with key players in Sunday’s meaningless game, deactivating 16 players who have started games this season. The Colts’ inactive list included three starting defensive
Indianapolis impressive in finale – Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Indianapolis — Tony Dungy has been playing season finales according to the script for years. He’s rarely seen it executed so perfectly. Indianapolis got those pesky milestones out of the way quickly, yanked its starters early and
Colts’ Manning extends record of 4,000-yard seasons – TSN
INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning extended his own NFL record for 4,000-yard seasons to nine during Sunday’s game against Tennessee. Manning needed 93 yards to achieve the mark again, and he wasted little time in hooking up with Joseph Addai on a 55-yard
NFL Game Summary – Tennessee At Indianapolis – Indy Channel
Indianapolis, IN — (Sports Network) – Adam Vinatieri accounted for 11 points with three field goals and two extra points as the Indianapolis Colts blanked the Tennessee Titans, 23-0, in the regular-season finale. Both teams came into the game with
Posted on December 28, 2008 12:00:16 AM
UMass-IUPUI Live Blog – Union-News & Sunday Republican
12:08 left, 1st half, UMass 14, IUPUI 9: Luke Bonner, the People’s Choice, has checked in for UMass Brian Gorman, long-time UMass assistant and one of Amherst’s true nice guys, is at this game. He’s head coach at Becker College in Boston David
More severe storm warnings issued – Lafayette Journal and Courier
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 162 to 167 and Interstate 74 between mile markers 23 and 45. The weather service’s radar indicated a line of thunderstorms capable of damaging winds in excess of 70 mph. Check back with jconline.com
NFL Standings – MLive.com
All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Miami 10 5 0 .667 321 300 New England 10 5 0 .667 397 309 N.Y. Jets 9 6 0 .600 388 332 Buffalo 7 8 0 .467 336 329 South W L T Pct PF PA z-Tennessee 13 2 0 .867 375 211 y-Indianapolis 11 4 0 .733
Leading wire to wire is rare – NBC Sports
The Tennessee Titans were in first place alone in the AFC South all season. If the Denver Broncos win at San Diego on Sunday, they will duplicate that feat in the AFC West. That would indicate a wire-to-wire division title is not so unusual. And last
Player Notes – Roto Times
December 27, 2008 T.J. Ford may not be able to play in the Pacers’ game on Sunday due to back spasms, the Indianapolis Star reports. Our View: Ford has been a solid player for fantasy owners, averaging 14.5 points, 5.3 assists and 4.4 rebounds. The
Missing stars give Colts-Titans vanilla flavor – Wave 3
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Don’t look for stars in tomorrow’s showdown between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts. Colts coach Tony Dungy is expected to rest his starters for most of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts already have
Police chase ends in fatal crash at Indianapolis – WHAS 11
Authorities say a woman led police on a high-speed chase that ended when her car hit a tree on Indianapolis’ east side, killing her. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department says the 12-minute chase began about 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 70 near
Posted on December 28, 2008 12:00:14 AM
GRANT COUNTY IN CENTRAL INDIANA – WTHR
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP. WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY. WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS
Floods could follow ice in Midwest – USA Today
This dump truck and front end loader slipped off an icy State Road 23 just South of Ice Trail Dec. 26 following an ice storm, in South Bend, Ind. after a semi truck lost control in the just North of this accident. CHICAGO (AP) After enduring days
West socked hard by snow, ice – The Washington Times
RENO, Nev. | Yet another snowstorm closed highways in parts of the West on Friday, the latest in a tiring week of bad weather, and a dangerous sheet of ice in parts of the Midwest contributed to a looming flood problem. Winter storm warnings were in
Cash-strapped states look to sell roads, parks – MSNBC
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota is deep in the hole financially, but the state still owns a premier golf resort, a sprawling amateur sports complex, a big airport, a major zoo and land holdings the size of the Central American country of Belize
Flood Threat in Midwest as Snow, Ice Melt – AOL
CHICAGO (Dec. 27) Rain and rapidly rising temperatures accompanied by thick fog threatened to cause flooding Saturday in the Midwest after days of Arctic cold, heavy snow and ice. Thick ice on roads that contributed to dozens of deaths had thawed
Posted on December 25, 2008 12:00:22 AM
Illinois investor buys Willow Trace business park – Nashville Post
Illinois-based TRP Investments has purchased the Willow Trace I business park near downtown Nashville for $3.1 million. The previous owner, Indiana-based Holladay Properties, let go of the 52,366-square-foot complex on Fesslers Parkway for roughly
Local business briefs – Post-Tribune
Hobart chamber will honor award winners HOBART — The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will honor its 2008 award winners and install officers at its Jan. 29 meeting at Avalon Manor. The award winners to be honored are: Large Business of the Year, St. Mary
Posted on December 23, 2008 12:00:17 AM
Many holiday health myths are fiction – Overthelimit.info
Boston (OTL) – A new study has revealed that many holiday health myths are all fiction. Researchers were led by Rachel Vreeman and Aaron Carroll from the Indiana University School of Medicine, as they looked closely at six different myths tied to
Feral posts demo, graphics update for LEGO Indy – MacNN
Feral Interactive says it has published a demo for the Mac port of LEGO Indiana Jones , a 3D action-adventure originally released for the PC and consoles. Players of the full game guide Indy through the plots of the first three movies, taking time
Illinois investor buys Willow Trace business park – Nashville Post
Illinois-based TRP Investments has purchased the Willow Trace I business park near downtown Nashville for $3.1 million. The previous owner, Indiana-based Holladay Properties, let go of the 52,366-square-foot complex on Fesslers Parkway for roughly
December 2008 – Posts – MSNBC Firstread
HAWAII — The Obama report on the Blagojevich disclosures is not being released today, according to multiple sources. It is expected to be released tomorrow. Come Jan. 20, President Bush likes to say, he’ll go from 100 miles an hour to five. And now
Dinner and a Play – San Francisco Examiner
Theater is perfect for family outings. Love a good, rib tickling rendition of your favorite fairy tale? Derby Dinner Playhouse located in Clarksville, Indiana, just north of the Ohio River, offers many different options for families that are cost
Show your support. – Huffingtonpost.com
The behavior outlined in the Blagojevich indictment is so outrageous, and so hard to grasp on any logical level, it has left highly articulate people grasping for words to describe it — and him. “I have a hard time pronouncing his name,” David
Transition: Putting the ’s’ in Republicans – MSNBC Firstread
Obama has made good on his pledge to add an “S” to the phrase “Republicans in his cabinet,” as he’ll name retiring GOP Rep. Ray LaHood Transportation secretary This is a post that Bush used to make his Cabinet bipartisan as well. LaHood joins Robert
Holiday trash talk – savings could come with recycling – Rensselaer Republican
Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and holiday leftovers can cost Rensselaer residents a little extra in garbage pick up but with a little thought residents can be seeing green. According to city officials and the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District
Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Jitterbug! Save Email Print – WNDU
We hope that everyone feels the spirit of Jitterbug this holiday season. His story is one of triumph over heartache, courage over fear, and hope over hopelessness. This little man was born in the shelter to his beautiful mom, Princess. This is never
BULLETIN BOARD – Palladium-Item
Connersville native April (McDivitt) Foster will lead a basketball clinic for girls in fourth through sixth grades noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Spartan Bowl. The 1999 Indiana Miss Basketball is head of player development for University of California
Posted on December 23, 2008 12:00:15 AM
Baltimore Sun editor joining Indiana University – 14 WFIE
BALTIMORE (AP) – Timothy Franklin is stepping down as editor of The Baltimore Sun, and Montgomery “Monty” Cook, director of content development for the Baltimore Sun Media Group, will take his place. Franklin, who’s led the newspaper since 2004 and
Ohioans among 4 Marines killed in Ind. crash – San Francisco Examiner
3 hrs ago: Ohioans among 4 Marines killed in Ind. crash 4 hrs ago: 2 Mich. marines among 4 killed in Indiana crash 4 hrs ago: 4 Marines killed in crash on icy Indiana highway 9 hrs ago: 4 killed in Toll Road crash blamed on icy road This story
Posted on December 23, 2008 12:00:13 AM
Mexico honors soldiers beheaded by drug cartels – Ledger-Enquirer
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Granger lead Pacers past Warriors – Kansas City Star
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger loses control of the basketball while going up for a shot against Golden State Warriors guard Marco Belinelli (18), of Italy, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 17
Pacers 127, Warriors 120 – CBS Sportsline
INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory. Granger also had 11 rebounds and six assists, and
Credit Unions Try to Help GM – Inside Indiana Business
In an effort to help one of the struggling American automakers, all 206 Indiana credit unions are taking part in a national program with General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM). The “Invest in America” initiative will provide a discount on GM vehicles for
High-flying Kobe going low-cut – China Post
MIAMI — The high-flying Kobe Bryant will ply his trade in low-cut shoes. Bryant unveiled his latest Nike signature shoe on Friday a low-cut sneaker the league s reigning MVP donned in a game for the first time when his Los Angeles Lakers
Roundup: Granger’s 41 points help Pacers slay Warriors – CBS Sportsline
INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory. Granger also had 11 rebounds and six assists, and
Granger’s 41 gives Pacers 2 wins in row – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS Danny Granger took a major step in his evolution into a team leader with his fourth-quarter effort against Golden State. The Indiana forward scored 41 points in the Pacers 127-120 victory Wednesday night. Most important, he scored
Terre Haute Airport Officials Look to Establish Foreign Trade Zone – Inside Indiana Business
updated: 12/17/2008 12:06:16 PM Terre Haute Airport Officials Look to Establish Foreign Trade Zone Inside INdiana Business.com Report Members of the Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field Authority Board could decide tonight whether to join
Iraqis hope to sue U.S. troops under new accord – Ledger-Enquirer
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Posted on December 22, 2008 12:00:13 AM
Sarah Pender’s arrest, next steps – WTHI
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Sarah Pender was profiled Saturday night on America’s Most Wanted. A viewer who recognized Pender’s photo called the Chicago Police Department with information on her whereabouts. “We knew this woman was gonna get caught
Trio Of Pacers Out With Flu-Like Symptoms – Indy Channel
Indianapolis, IN — (Sports Network) – Danny Granger, Troy Murphy and Marquis Daniels were all out for the Pacers on Friday after being hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. According to the Indianapolis Star, the three will likely miss Saturday’s
Indiana prison escapee arrested in Chicago – Palladium-Item
CHICAGO (AP) Authorities say Sarah Pender, a convicted murderer who escaped from Indiana’s Rockville Correctional Center in August, has been apprehended in Chicago. News of the arrest was reported early Sunday by WTHI-TV in Rockville, Ind., and
Graphic Fiction Review: Indiana Jones Omnibus, Volume 2 – Blogcritics.org
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High Winds Delay Restoring Northern Indiana Power – WIBC.com
High winds on Sunday hampered efforts to restore electricity to thousands of homes across ice-coated northern Indiana as temperatures fell below zero in the area. More than 70,000 homes and businesses remained without power Sunday, making it the
Sign Up for Bleacher Report – Bleacherreport.com
You must register in order for that functionality to work! The Pacers only had nine players available to play, but still found a way to get the victory 95-94, handing Tony DiLeo his first loss as the head coach of the 76ers. The Pacers were without
Posted on December 22, 2008 12:00:09 AM
Chicago sheriff baits fugitives with holiday ruse – WTOP Radio
CHICAGO (AP) – The sheriff’s office in Chicago has arrested more than 60 fugitives with a net of holiday cheer. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Sunday that the suspects were invited to take a retailers’ survey for holiday shoppers at a hotel earlier this month. Participants who brought along a
Obama will face a confident India during presidency: Bush – Economic Times
WASHINGTON: As Barack Obama prepares to assume office next month, President George W Bush has said that his successor, during his presidency, will have to face an India that is “now more confident” in its relations with Washington and “encourage” Pakistan to go after terrorists. “Obama will face a
Titans defeat Steelers 31-14 for AFC’s top seed – Muscatine Journal
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, right, celebrates with guard Jake Scott after Johnson scored a touchdown on a 21-yard run against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/John Russell) NASHVILLE, Tenn
Obama set to release Blagojevich report – MSNBC
WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama will offer details early this week about his transition staff’s contact with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is facing federal charges of plotting to swap his appointment of Obama’s Senate successor for cash or a job. One Democratic official said Sunday
Posted on December 21, 2008 12:00:16 AM
Manning, Colts baffle Jags – FOXSports.com
JACKSONVILLE — Precision and perfection defined Colts quaterback Peyton Manning ’s start against the Jacksonville Jaguars . He completed his first 17 passes. Meanwhile, inconsistency and an inability to score at the end of the game defined Jaguars
Planned Parenthood to increase abuse-report training – Louisville Courier-Journal
Planned Parenthood Chief Executive Betty Cockrum also called on the anti-abortion group Live Action to turn over all of the undercover video it shot at clinics in Bloomington and Indianapolis that showed a young patient claiming that she had been
Former NFL stadium imploded in Indianapolis – WZZM 13
INDIANAPOLIS (Indy. Star) — It took about 20 seconds and 875 explosive devices to reduce a landmark piece of the Indianapolis skyline to a broken pile of rubble. About 9:35 a.m. today, demolition experts imploded the 24-year-old RCA Dome in Downtown
The RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis went out with a bang Saturday – WNDU
The former home of the Colts was demolished to make room for the $275-million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center. Crews set off explosive charges in about 800 locations around the dome, and brought it down in about 25 seconds. Contractors say
Thatsracing.com : Indianapolis track expects job cuts – ThatsRacin.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Add the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the list of sports institutions hit by the recession. Speedway officials have completed their budget review and some positions have already been eliminated, though spokesman Fred Nation did not
Planned Parenthood to increase abuse-report training – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS — A Planned Parenthood of Indiana counselor who failed to report suspected sexual abuse of a minor has resigned, and the organization said yesterday that it has enlisted an anti-abuse group to help retrain its workers on the legal
Indiana Pacers (9-17) at Philadelphia 76ers (12-14), 7:30 p.m. – Miami Herald
The Philadelphia 76ers attempt to stay perfect in the Tony DiLeo era when they welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Wachovia Center on Saturday. The Sixers improved to 3-0 under their interim coach Friday night when Lou Williams came off the bench and
Demolition of RCA Dome takes 25 seconds – ESPN.com
INDIANAPOLIS — In less than half a minute, the former home of the Indianapolis Colts was reduced to a pile of rubble. A demolition crew imploded the RCA Dome on Saturday, setting off 875 charges that brought down the 24-year-old facility’s upper
Woman resigns amid controversy at clinic – Dubuque Telegraph Herald
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Planned Parenthood of Indiana counselor has resigned after an undercover video showed her telling a woman posing as a 13-year-old that she didn’t care about the age of the man who impregnated her, the group said Friday. Two
Steelers Get Ready For Showdown Against Titans – KDKA
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans will give the NFL the kind of show Sunday the league wants in late December and so rarely gets. Home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs is on the line. The Titans hold the NFL’s best record at 12-2, with
Posted on December 21, 2008 12:00:13 AM
Former NFL stadium imploded in Indianapolis – WZZM 13
INDIANAPOLIS (Indy. Star) — It took about 20 seconds and 875 explosive devices to reduce a landmark piece of the Indianapolis skyline to a broken pile of rubble. About 9:35 a.m. today, demolition experts imploded the 24-year-old RCA Dome in Downtown
Demolition of RCA Dome takes 25 seconds – ESPN.com
INDIANAPOLIS — In less than half a minute, the former home of the Indianapolis Colts was reduced to a pile of rubble. A demolition crew imploded the RCA Dome on Saturday, setting off 875 charges that brought down the 24-year-old facility’s upper
Woman resigns amid controversy at clinic – Dubuque Telegraph Herald
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Planned Parenthood of Indiana counselor has resigned after an undercover video showed her telling a woman posing as a 13-year-old that she didn’t care about the age of the man who impregnated her, the group said Friday. Two
Indiana Pacers (9-17) at Philadelphia 76ers (12-14), 7:30 p.m. – Miami Herald
The Philadelphia 76ers attempt to stay perfect in the Tony DiLeo era when they welcome the Indiana Pacers to the Wachovia Center on Saturday. The Sixers improved to 3-0 under their interim coach Friday night when Lou Williams came off the bench and
Posted on December 19, 2008 12:01:15 AM
GOLDEN DOMINATION: Tigers set records in lopsided victory – Opelika-Auburn News
Jeff Lebo might as well have yawned when he was informed of the record his team set Wednesday night against Division II Tuskegee. Auburn held the Golden Tigers to just 11 points in the first half and not many more after that in its 75-32 victory at
Tennessee needs win to clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed – ESPN.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans will give the NFL the kind of show Sunday the league wants in late December and so rarely gets. Home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs is on the line. The Titans hold the NFL’s best
Woman Gets 30 Years For Trying To Hire Hit On Ex-Husband – 6 News WRTV
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman found guilty but mentally ill for trying to hire an undercover police officer to kill her ex-husband was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday. D’antonette Burns, 35, was convicted in November of conspiracy to commit
Colts-Jaguars Preview – Sporting News
The Indianapolis Colts knew two weekends ago that their five-year reign as AFC South champions was over. All they’re concerned with, however, is extending their six-year streak of making it to the playoffs. That’s exactly what they can do with a win
Authorities to subpoena Planned Parenthood video – Philadelphia Inquirer
INDIANAPOLIS – A grand jury will investigate whether an undercover video shot at an Indianapolis Planned Parenthood clinic shows any criminal violations, a prosecutor’s spokesman said Thursday. Mario V. Massillamany, spokesman for Marion County
Authorities to subpoena Planned Parenthood video – FOX News
INDIANAPOLIS A grand jury will investigate whether an undercover video shot at an Indianapolis Planned Parenthood clinic shows any criminal violations, a prosecutor’s spokesman said Thursday. Mario V. Massillamany, spokesman for Marion County
Posted on December 18, 2008 12:00:19 AM
Show your support. – Huffingtonpost.com
Five short weeks ago, Barack Obama won a decisive victory against John McCain – winning 365 electoral votes to McCain’s 173 and winning the popular vote by 9 million – the largest popular vote margin ever for a non-incumbent. After a strategy of
Holiday trash talk – savings could come with recycling – Rensselaer Republican
Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and holiday leftovers can cost Rensselaer residents a little extra in garbage pick up but with a little thought residents can be seeing green. According to city officials and the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District
BULLETIN BOARD – Palladium-Item
Elks Hoop Shoot for boys and girls 8-13 is 6 p.m. Thursday at Tiernan Center. Info: Rodger Sieb (765) 962-1262 or (765) 966-1198. Tickets for Richmond High School’s boys basketball appearance in the Ivy Tech Holiday Classic at Conseco Fieldhouse are
Martinsville resident becomes registered paralegal – Martinsville Reporter-Times
Two local paralegals recently passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE) to become Registered Paralegals (RP). The Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA) was one of 15 associations honored on Oct. 11 at National Federation of Paralegal
Muzzleloader deer season winding up in Kentucky – Louisville Courier-Journal
The second half of Kentucky’s muzzleloader deer season opened yesterday in all zones and runs through next Sunday. Hunters in zone 4 counties (Wayne, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Jackson, Owsley, Clay, Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Knott
Adopt-a-Pet: Meet Jitterbug! Save Email Print – WNDU
We hope that everyone feels the spirit of Jitterbug this holiday season. His story is one of triumph over heartache, courage over fear, and hope over hopelessness. This little man was born in the shelter to his beautiful mom, Princess. This is never
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date – StreetInsider.com
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date New Set of Constraints Puts Downward Pressure on Metals & Minerals Project Development in 2009, an Industrial Info News Alert AK Steel (AKS) option prices expensive on sharp rally
Scandal governor vows to break silence – News.com.au
CORRUPTION-TAINTED Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich today vowed he would soon break his silence on charges he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant senate seat for personal gain. “I can’t wait to begin to tell my side of the story
International Center Receives Lilly Endowment Grant – Inside Indiana Business
The International Center of Indianapolis plans to use a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help advance the international image of Central Indiana. The money will help continue a variety of programs including cross-cultural training
Posted on December 18, 2008 12:00:18 AM
Mets acquire Putz in massive three-team trade – TSN
Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) – The New York Mets have acquired relief pitcher J.J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade that also involves the Cleveland Indians. In the 12-player deal, which marked the first for new Mariners general
Jurors hear closing arguments in Indiana shooting death – Pittsburgh Tribune Review
An Indiana County prosecutor told a jury today that a trade-school student is a “murderer” who was not acting as a good Samaritan when he shot and killed a classmate last year. First Assistant District Attorney Patrick Dougherty said Robert E. Beatty
Wholesale coach canning ushers Warriors eastward – San Francisco Gate
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 (12-16) 20:57 PST — Though six NBA coaches have been given the heave-ho already this season, the Warriors’ Don Nelson doesn’t figure to be sent packing anytime soon, not after signing a two-year, $12 million extension in
Posted on December 17, 2008 12:00:32 AM
Bush Wraps Up Iraq-Afghanistan Tour – AOL
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 15) – President George W. Bush wrapped up a whirlwind trip to two war zones Monday that in many ways was a victory lap without a clear victory. A signature event occurred when an Iraqi reporter hurled two shoes at Bush, declaring: “This is from the widows, the orphans and
Posted on December 17, 2008 12:00:31 AM
A Golden retrieval – Richmond Register
The Amber Alert system safely helped locate 68 missing children last year, and now there is a sister program for those who are elderly or disabled. Kentucky joined other states in having a Golden Alert system when the 2008 General Assembly approved
Goal area still New Jersey Devils strength – Boston Herald
S cott Clemmensen made 26 saves and the New Jersey Devils kept rolling with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night in Newark, N.J. Clemmensen, who has emerged as the Devils go-to goalie with star Martin Brodeur sidelined until March
Around Town – Beaufort Gazette
The Beaufort Railroaders annual model train show is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday at the Beaufort Branch of the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St. The show is free and
An Unlikely Sports Business Success Story – CNBC
It s the unlikeliest of business success stories. Three complete strangers meet on an NBA message board and decide to start an Internet site. They don t live on the same continent. The timing? Couldn t be worse. It s June 2000 — the year of
Muzzleloader deer season winding up in Kentucky – Louisville Courier-Journal
The second half of Kentucky’s muzzleloader deer season opened yesterday in all zones and runs through next Sunday. Hunters in zone 4 counties (Wayne, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Jackson, Owsley, Clay, Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Knott
Autopsy shows Maximenko died of hypothermia Save Email Print – WNDU
Officials have determined that a Mishawaka woman who went missing last week died of hypothermia. Autopsy results came back today on 35-year-old Donna Mae Maximenko. Her body was found outside a New Buffalo motel. Berrien County police say there was
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date – StreetInsider.com
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date New Set of Constraints Puts Downward Pressure on Metals & Minerals Project Development in 2009, an Industrial Info News Alert AK Steel (AKS) option prices expensive on sharp rally
LOCAL BOYS KEEP ON MAKING GOOD – Chud.com
Oh how times have changed for screenwriters! 60 years ago making the Black List would have been a career disaster, although it would have put you alongside names like Ring Lardner Jr and Dalton Trumbo. Today getting on the Black List is a major
Martinsville resident becomes registered paralegal – Martinsville Reporter-Times
Two local paralegals recently passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE) to become Registered Paralegals (RP). The Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA) was one of 15 associations honored on Oct. 11 at National Federation of Paralegal
International Center Receives Lilly Endowment Grant – Inside Indiana Business
The International Center of Indianapolis plans to use a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help advance the international image of Central Indiana. The money will help continue a variety of programs including cross-cultural training
Posted on December 17, 2008 12:00:28 AM
Mets acquire Putz in massive three-team trade – TSN
Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) – The New York Mets have acquired relief pitcher J.J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade that also involves the Cleveland Indians. In the 12-player deal, which marked the first for new Mariners general
Backups come through – Globe and Mail
TORONTO As anyone watching the Toronto Raptors play against the Indiana Pacers last night could tell you, that was a great trade Toronto made. Not that trade the off-season deal that sent point guard T.J. Ford and centre Rasho Nesterovic to
Indiana Among States to Settle With Airborne – Inside Indiana Business
Dietary supplement maker Airborne Health Inc. has agreed to pay $7 million to settle investigations by more than 30 states, including Indiana, for deceptive advertising. Indiana will receive $460,000 from the settlement, which will be deposited into
Airborne pays $7 million to settle allegations – 14 WFIE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The maker of Airborne dietary supplements has agreed to pay $7 million to settle allegations by Indiana and 31 other states that it made false claims about the benefits of its fruit-flavored products. Under the settlement, Airborne
Player Watch: Knicks’ Harrington on a tear – NBA
Any doubt Al Harrington loves playing in New York? Once exiled in Golden State, the longtime favorite of Knicks president Donnie Walsh is now thriving with the Knicks. “Feels like this was sent from God,” Harrington said of the Nov. 20th trade that
Ford: It’s not my fault – SLAM! Sports
T.J. Ford doesn’t believe he was a problem for the Raptors last year and says his old team’s sluggish start, a five-game losing streak and firing of the coach supports his case. While the Indiana Pacers’ point guard was adamant he wished no ill to
Airborne settles with Indiana, 31 other states – WTHR
Indianapolis – Indiana’s attorney general announced a settlement with the makers of Airborne, a popular dietary supplement. Airborne is sold as dissolving tablets or powder. The mixture of vitamin C and herbs is added to water. But 32 attorneys
Posted on December 16, 2008 12:00:13 AM
International Center Receives Lilly Endowment Grant – Inside Indiana Business
The International Center of Indianapolis plans to use a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help advance the international image of Central Indiana. The money will help continue a variety of programs including cross-cultural training
Muzzleloader deer season winding up in Kentucky – Louisville Courier-Journal
The second half of Kentucky’s muzzleloader deer season opened yesterday in all zones and runs through next Sunday. Hunters in zone 4 counties (Wayne, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Jackson, Owsley, Clay, Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Knott
Posted on December 16, 2008 12:00:11 AM
BULLETIN BOARD – Palladium-Item
Elks Hoop Shoot for boys and girls 8-13 is 6 p.m. Thursday at Tiernan Center. Info: Rodger Sieb (765) 962-1262 or (765) 966-1198. Tickets for Richmond High School’s boys basketball appearance in the Ivy Tech Holiday Classic at Conseco Fieldhouse are
Martinsville resident becomes registered paralegal – Martinsville Reporter-Times
Two local paralegals recently passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE) to become Registered Paralegals (RP). The Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA) was one of 15 associations honored on Oct. 11 at National Federation of Paralegal
Goal area still New Jersey Devils strength – Boston Herald
S cott Clemmensen made 26 saves and the New Jersey Devils kept rolling with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night in Newark, N.J. Clemmensen, who has emerged as the Devils go-to goalie with star Martin Brodeur sidelined until March
Bloomington Company Building Belt Computer – Inside Indiana Business
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Bloomington-based MNB Technologies Inc. an $85,000 grant to further develop a wearable supercomputer. The 16-ounce device packs the power of 10 to 12 desktop computers into a gadget about the size of a
Muzzleloader deer season winding up in Kentucky – Louisville Courier-Journal
The second half of Kentucky’s muzzleloader deer season opened yesterday in all zones and runs through next Sunday. Hunters in zone 4 counties (Wayne, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Jackson, Owsley, Clay, Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Knott
A Mishawaka woman — who went missing last week — died of hypothermia – WNDU
Her body was found outside a New Buffalo motel. Berrien County police say there was no sign of trauma. Blood test results are pending. Maximenko was a well-known bartender. Donna Mae Maximenko’s friends are holding a “polish-style” buffet fundraiser
LOCAL BOYS KEEP ON MAKING GOOD – Chud.com
Oh how times have changed for screenwriters! 60 years ago making the Black List would have been a career disaster, although it would have put you alongside names like Ring Lardner Jr and Dalton Trumbo. Today getting on the Black List is a major
International Center Receives Lilly Endowment Grant – Inside Indiana Business
The International Center of Indianapolis plans to use a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help advance the international image of Central Indiana. The money will help continue a variety of programs including cross-cultural training
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date – StreetInsider.com
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date New Set of Constraints Puts Downward Pressure on Metals & Minerals Project Development in 2009, an Industrial Info News Alert AK Steel (AKS) option prices expensive on sharp rally
Posted on December 16, 2008 12:00:09 AM
BRICKYARD CROSSING INN CLOSES IMMEDIATELY; NEW HOTEL POSSIBLE IN – The Auto Chanel
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, December 15, 2008: Brickyard Crossing Inn will close immediately and be razed in a few months, said Joie Chitwood, president and chief operating officer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation. The motel was built in 1963
Car plunges into reservoir, killing man – Palladium-Item
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis police say a 60-year-old man died after he lost control of his car and it plunged into the city’s Eagle Creek Reservoir and sank. The driver was unconscious when divers for the Indianapolis Fire Department pulled
Culpepper, Addai, Sanders On Inactive List – ClickOnDetroit.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Detroit quarterback Daunte Culpepper was among the inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Culpepper injured his right shoulder late in the first half against Minnesota last week and his status for the Colts
Texans beat Titans for team-record 4th win in a row – Fort Bend Herald
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans are playing their best football when it s too late to matter, while the Tennessee Titans look vulnerable at the worst possible time. Andre Johnson had a career-high 207 yards receiving and a touchdown and rookie
Ohio electors cast ballots for Obama, Biden – Fremont News-Messenger
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Electors in Ohio unanimously cast their ballots Monday for Barack Obama for president and his Democratic running mate Joe Biden for vice president. The 20 votes came at the end of an hour-long ceremony in the Senate chamber at
Motel Closing at The Speedway – Inside Indiana Business
The Brickyard Crossing Inn at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is closing immediately. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Joie Chitwood says the building will be razed in a few months. Use of the space once
‘No one wants to be part of this’ – Macomb Daily
INDIANAPOLIS It’s a fair question to ask after Dan Orlovsky returned early from a thumb injury to lead the Lions to a near-upset of the Indianapolis Colts, one of the AFC’s best teams: Where would the Lions be if Orlovsky hadn’t gotten hurt? The
FFA includes Indy in rotation plan – Hendricks County Flyer
Visitors to downtown Indianapolis in October who saw a sea of blue jackets may as well get used to it. The National FFA Organization announced late last week that the national convention will rotate between Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky., for the
Jaguars eliminate Packers’ playoff hopes – Raleigh News & Observer
Green Bay’s Spencer Havner and Aaron Kampman (74) take down Jacksonville’s quarterback David Garrard, who rallied the Jaguars with some big plays late in the game. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – David Garrard squeezed through a hole, sliced left and found an
Posted on December 16, 2008 12:00:08 AM
December 2008 – Posts – MSNBC Firstread
With a day to go until the Minnesota Canvassing Board begins reviewing challenged ballots, the proxy war of conference calls and press releases between the Coleman and Franken campaigns continued today. Coleman campaign officials alleged that as many
International Center Receives Lilly Endowment Grant – Inside Indiana Business
The International Center of Indianapolis plans to use a $300,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help advance the international image of Central Indiana. The money will help continue a variety of programs including cross-cultural training
Bloomington Company Building Belt Computer – Inside Indiana Business
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Bloomington-based MNB Technologies Inc. an $85,000 grant to further develop a wearable supercomputer. The 16-ounce device packs the power of 10 to 12 desktop computers into a gadget about the size of a
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date – StreetInsider.com
AK Steel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Date New Set of Constraints Puts Downward Pressure on Metals & Minerals Project Development in 2009, an Industrial Info News Alert AK Steel (AKS) option prices expensive on sharp rally
Goal area still New Jersey Devils strength – Boston Herald
S cott Clemmensen made 26 saves and the New Jersey Devils kept rolling with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night in Newark, N.J. Clemmensen, who has emerged as the Devils go-to goalie with star Martin Brodeur sidelined until March
LOCAL BOYS KEEP ON MAKING GOOD – Chud.com
Oh how times have changed for screenwriters! 60 years ago making the Black List would have been a career disaster, although it would have put you alongside names like Ring Lardner Jr and Dalton Trumbo. Today getting on the Black List is a major
BULLETIN BOARD – Palladium-Item
Elks Hoop Shoot for boys and girls 8-13 is 6 p.m. Thursday at Tiernan Center. Info: Rodger Sieb (765) 962-1262 or (765) 966-1198. Tickets for Richmond High School’s boys basketball appearance in the Ivy Tech Holiday Classic at Conseco Fieldhouse are
Martinsville resident becomes registered paralegal – Martinsville Reporter-Times
Two local paralegals recently passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE) to become Registered Paralegals (RP). The Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA) was one of 15 associations honored on Oct. 11 at National Federation of Paralegal
Muzzleloader deer season winding up in Kentucky – Louisville Courier-Journal
The second half of Kentucky’s muzzleloader deer season opened yesterday in all zones and runs through next Sunday. Hunters in zone 4 counties (Wayne, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Jackson, Owsley, Clay, Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry, Breathitt, Knott
A Mishawaka woman — who went missing last week — died of hypothermia – WNDU
Her body was found outside a New Buffalo motel. Berrien County police say there was no sign of trauma. Blood test results are pending. Maximenko was a well-known bartender. Donna Mae Maximenko’s friends are holding a “polish-style” buffet fundraiser
