Archive for October, 2009
Posted on October 31, 2009 10:00:24 PM
CDC: Swine flu kids’ deaths jump to 114 – AOL
ATLANTA -Swine flu has caused at least 19 more children’s deaths the largest one-week increase since the pandemic started in April, health officials said Friday. At least 114 children have died from swine flu complications since the spring, up from 95 reported a week earlier, according to the
Detroit imam’s funeral draws hundreds – MSNBC
DETROIT – Hundreds of people offered hushed prayers Saturday at the funeral for a slain Detroit mosque leader while authorities across the border in Canada made the final two arrests in a criminal case that is stirring some anger in the Muslim community. Luqman Ameen Abdullah was remembered as a
Coburn scores twice as Flyers send Hurricanes to eighth straight loss – CBS Sports
“I’ve had a lot of close calls so far,” said Coburn, who has played in 227 career NHL games. “You just have to wait for your time.” David Laliberte , playing in his first NHL game, and James Van Riemsdyk each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers, unbeaten in their last six regulation games at
Economic concerns degrade stocks – Daily Oklahoman
NEW YORK Stocks tumbled Friday as a drop in consumer spending fanned worries that the economic recovery won t be sustainable. Major stock indexes tumbled more than 2 percent, including the Dow Jones industrials , which gave back all of a 200-point gain Thursday. Banks as well as energy and
New York Yankees’ shaky pen may set up Mariano Rivera to fail in World Series – New York Daily News
Mariano Rivera is called on for another two-inning stint Thursday with Yankee pen suddenly shaky. PHILADELPHIA – It may not prove significant, but the Phillies came away from Game 2 of this World Series feeling as if they at least put a crack in Mariano Rivera ’s aura. They forced him to throw 39
Posted on October 31, 2009 10:00:22 PM
Stanzi, Iowa Score 28 Points In Fourth To Stun Indiana – 6 News WRTV
Iowa City, IA — (Sports Network) – Ricky Stanzi threw two long touchdown passes in a two-minute stretch early in the fourth quarter after tossing four third- quarter interceptions, as seventh-ranked Iowa continued to walk the tightrope in a 42-24
Jermaine O’Neal fulfilling preseason promise – OregonLive.com
Jermaine O’Neal offered a preseason prediction that he would regain the form that had made him a perennial all-star. The prediction was met with a collective roll of the eyes around the NBA. O’Neal last three years have been punctuated with a long
Two Schools Get $6 Million in Geothermal Grants – WIBC.com
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $6.3 million to two Indiana colleges to install environmentally friendly geothermal energy systems. Ball State University is getting $5 million to replace coal fired boilers with geothermal heat pump systems
No. 8 Iowa, Stanzi still unbeaten after slow start against Indiana – USA Today
Iowa’s Marvin McNutt strolls into the end zone for 92-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Indiana. IOWA CITY (AP) Ricky Stanzi overcame a career-high five interceptions to throw two long touchdown passes in the fourth quarter
Iowa football: Hawkeyes survive Indiana scare, stay perfect – Des Moines Register
Iowa City, Ia. Ricky Stanzi threw a career-high five interceptions and the Iowa football team trailed Indiana by 10 points through three quarters today at Kinnick Stadium. No problem. Early in the fourth quarter, the junior quarterback connected
Iowa – Collegebaseball.rivals.com
Hoosiers TD Ben Chappell passed to Mitchell Evans to the right for 16 yard gain (Nick Freeland made PAT) 14 – 0 Hawkeyes TD Brandon Wegher rushed to the right for 4 yard gain (Daniel Murray made PAT) 14 – 7 Hoosiers TD Ben Chappell passed to Damarlo
Hoosier Park casino owner behind on lender payments – Herald Times
INDIANAPOLIS The company that owns Indiana s Hoosier Park casino and horse track and a Colorado casino said Thursday that it didn t make interest payments to senior lenders as scheduled this week. Centaur LLC said it s working toward a
Posted on October 31, 2009 10:00:18 PM
The Tribune News Briefs – News and Tribune.com
Grace Lutheran Church will host a Turkey Supper, Bake Shop & Bazaar from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the church, 1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany. The Turkey Supper will include turkey, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry
Posted on October 30, 2009 10:00:18 PM
Miami Heat (1-0) At Indiana Pacers (0-1), 8 P.M. – WSOC-TV
(Sports Network) – The Indiana Pacers hope to bounce back from a season opening loss by continuing their dominance over the Miami Heat at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pacers have topped Miami in Indianapolis 14 straight times and are a gaudy 34-5 all-time
Two Indiana counties report swine flu deaths – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Health officials in two Indiana counties have reported their first deaths from the swine flu. Officials in Hamilton and Allen counties reported Friday that the counties recorded one swine flu death each. Hamilton County Health
Knight Won’t Show at Indiana Hall of Fame Induction – US News and World Report
He’s easily one of the most famous and controversial coaches in college sports history. And he’s a legend in the state of Indiana. Former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight recognizes how much hoopla would surround any appearance he
Indiana school sued for punishing teens over racy summer photos posted – Newser
The American Civil Liberties Union, in a federal lawsuit filed last week on behalf of the girls, argues that Churubusco High School violated the girls’ free speech rights when it banned them from extracurricular activities for a joke that didn’t
Posted on October 30, 2009 10:00:12 PM
CSS soccer player receives academic honor – Duluth News Tribune
St. Scholastica junior midfielder Toby Peter was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America All-District 5 College Division academic first team Thursday, according to a news release. Peter, a 23-year-old from Spalt, Germany
He s stepping it up – Hendricks County Flyer
PLAINFIELD They all wondered how he would top last year s feat. Sleeping on the roof of a building in the winter is not an easy thing to accomplish, let alone improve upon. But J. Mark Howell, president of Brightpoint Americas, figured out a
Pregnant woman, 22, dies from H1N1 complications – WISH-TV
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Health officials in two Indiana counties are reporting their first deaths from the H1N1 flu virus. 24-Hour News 8 learned more information about the victim in Hamilton County. Amber Remmel, 22, was pregnant and lived in
Edison State College names 2010 LIFE Award honoree – Naples Daily News
Myra Janco Daniels, chairman, president and CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts and the Naples Museum of Art, at the 2009 SWFL Choice Awards. Martin Miron/STAFF NAPLES Myra Janco Daniels, founder, chairman and CEO of the Philharmonic
UPDATE 3-Amgen, Amerisource sued over drug kickback scheme – Forbes
NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Biotechnology giant Amgen Inc and drug wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corp were sued on Friday by 14 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over an alleged kickback scheme designed to boost sales of Amgen’s popular anemia
PTI Announces Appointment of New CIO – Government Technology
Public Technology Institute (PTI) announced the appointment of Clifford Clarke (pictured) as CIO. Clarke is the former CIO with the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has a strong background in information technology in both the public and private
Dozens of House members under scrutiny, from early review to full – Newser
Seven of the lawmakers _ four not previously known _ serve on a defense appropriations subcommittee that divvies up money for Pentagon contractors. Most of the names and investigative subjects, mentioned in a summary of the ethics committee’s work
Dozens of House members scrutinized, report shows – WRAL
WASHINGTON Dozens of lawmakers have drawn scrutiny from their ethics monitor this year for everything from financial dealings to travel and campaign donations, according to a leaked account showing an active House panel secretly at work. Seven of
Beyond GDP – KCI Investing
On Thursday the US Dept of Commerce s Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annualized rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter, a vast improvement from the 0.7 decline in the second quarter, and
Posted on October 29, 2009 10:00:16 PM
Kan. teen dies while at Indianapolis convention – KSN.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The mother of a Kansas teenager who died while attending the FFA national convention in Indianapolis says her daughter had contracted swine flu. Shelly Merklein of Kiowa, Kan., says her 14-year-old daughter Lauren also had a
NFL Power Rankings: Peyton Manning’s streak ends, but Indianapolis – New York Daily News
Peyton Manning throws for 235 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday’s 42-6 rout of the Rams Goldfield for News while younger brother Eli Manning sees his Giants continue to slide in the rankings after back-to-back losses. Peyton Manning failed
Aetna says 3Q profit grows, cost controls improve – NewOrleans.Com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Managed care company Aetna Inc. heads into the final quarter of 2009 fighting swine flu and rising unemployment like the other major health insurers. But the Hartford, Conn.-based insurer’s third-quarter profit grew 18 percent
NFL Preview – San Francisco (3-3) At Indianapolis (6-0) – BayInsider
By Scott Garbarini, Associate NFL Editor — (Sports Network) – Peyton Manning and Alex Smith both have the distinction of being former No. 1 overall draft picks, but the careers of the two quarterbacks couldn’t have gone any more differently up to
Centaur subsidiary files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – Pittsburgh Business Times
Centaur LLC, owners of the yet-to-open Valley View Downs & Casino and racetrack in Lawrence County, said Thursday two of its subsidiaries in Pennsylvania have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Indianapolis-based Centaur said in a statement
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Announces 2009 Third Quarter – Yahoo Finance
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 29, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) released unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. Net Income was $21.5 million for the third quarter
Chrysler Settles Indiana Dispute For $5.5M In Bonds – Industrial Distribution
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chrysler has returned $5.5 million in bonds to an Indiana county to settle a dispute over millions of dollars the county spent toward a transmission plant that a Chrysler supplier stopped building last year. The Indiana secretary
Hoosier Park misses loan payment but vows continued operations – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS — The owner of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson promised Thursday that operations are continuing “without disruption” despite missing loan payments and other financial problems. Indianapolis-based Centaur LLC said it did not
Swine flu shampoo? Indiana officials warn residents about Internet – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana officials are warning residents not to fall for Internet scams that claim to cure or prevent the swine flu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a list of fraudulent products, including dietary supplements that
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has approved new rules on basketball – ESPN.com
The governing body wants to limit access by coaches from outside the NCAA who run camps and try to enlist players. The NCAA on Thursday also put in place a six-member committee to select a successor to the late Myles Brand as NCAA president. The
Posted on October 27, 2009 10:00:27 PM
Lakers begin repeat title quest tonight – Orange County Register
Click on the photo to view a team-by-team NBA Western Conference preview, including a forecast of how the teams will finish. EL SEGUNDO Allow Kobe Bryant to tell you what he really thinks about Ron Artest, free-flow style. “Look at his career: He
Police Trade Show Sparks Interest in Connersville – Inside Indiana Business
An Indiana city is a hot topic in Orange County, California, where one of the largest police trade shows is underway. The co-founder of Carbon Motors, which is building its manufacturing headquarters in Connersville, says he is constantly being asked
Cap and trade – Evansville Courier-Press
Coal-rich Indiana took a hit this past summer when the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-212 in favor of the White House-backed energy bill with an infamous cap-and-trade provision. Hopefully, the interests of Hoosiers will be better served
Indiana legislative committee rejects Sunday alcohol sales and cold – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana would keep its ban on Sunday retail alcohol sales and retain liquor stores as the only place to buy cold beer under recommendations Tuesday by a legislative committee that has spent two years studying alcohol issues. But the
Cap-and-trade: Green Jobs or Job Killer? – Annenberg Political Fact Check
A TV ad sponsored by business groups claims a bill to curb carbon emissions “will cost up to 2.4 million U.S. jobs” if enacted. That directly contradicts claims by President Obama and his allies who say the bill would create jobs 1.7 million of
Wolves Acquire Project Jawai In Trade With Mavs – WCCO
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is
Posted on October 27, 2009 10:00:22 PM
Wolves Acquire Project Jawai In Trade With Mavs – WCCO
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is
Cap-and-trade: Green Jobs or Job Killer? – Annenberg Political Fact Check
A TV ad sponsored by business groups claims a bill to curb carbon emissions “will cost up to 2.4 million U.S. jobs” if enacted. That directly contradicts claims by President Obama and his allies who say the bill would create jobs 1.7 million of
Vinsanity Returns: Carter shooting for Magic homecoming after trade to – The San Francisco Examiner
Orlando Magic forward Vince Carter, left, puts up a shot in front of Indiana Pacers center Solomon Jones during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The Magic won 117-87. (AP Photo/Phelan M
White House attacks worry moderate Democrats – Politico.com
It s a mistake, said Rep. Jason Altmire, a moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania. I think it s beneath the White House to get into a tit for tat with news organizations. Altmire was talking about the Obama administration s
Lakers begin repeat title quest tonight – Orange County Register
Click on the photo to view a team-by-team NBA Western Conference preview, including a forecast of how the teams will finish. EL SEGUNDO Allow Kobe Bryant to tell you what he really thinks about Ron Artest, free-flow style. “Look at his career: He
Indiana legislative committee rejects Sunday alcohol sales and cold – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana would keep its ban on Sunday retail alcohol sales and retain liquor stores as the only place to buy cold beer under recommendations Tuesday by a legislative committee that has spent two years studying alcohol issues. But the
Posted on October 26, 2009 10:00:16 PM
Lakers’ Artest on Stephen Jackson situation – Boston Globe
LOS ANGELES — Ron Artest demanded a trade out of Sacramento and played with Stephen Jackson in Indiana, so he may have a different perspective on Jackson’s trade demands from Golden State and prickly attitude of late. “I know he’s a friend, a good
White House attacks worry moderate Democrats – Politico.com
It s a mistake, said Rep. Jason Altmire, a moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania. I think it s beneath the White House to get into a tit for tat with news organizations. Altmire was talking about the Obama administration s
Police Trade Show Sparks Interest in Connersville – Inside Indiana Business
An Indiana city is a hot topic in Orange County, California, where one of the largest police trade shows is underway. The co-founder of Carbon Motors, which is building its manufacturing headquarters in Connersville, says he is constantly being asked
Wolves Work Out Trade With Dallas – KSFY.com
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The
T-wolves acquire project Jawai in trade with Mavs – Sporting News
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6
European Trade Mission Nets Visit to Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, Indiana Retail Council President Grant Monahan FORT WAYNE, Ind. October 22, 2009- The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership recently returned from a European trade mission to that was pursued in response to the growing
Wolves Acquire Project Jawai In Trade With Mavs – WCCO
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is
W.H. attacks worry moderate Dems – Yahoo News
It s a mistake, said Rep. Jason Altmire , a moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania. I think it s beneath the White House to get into a tit for tat with news organizations. White House Communications Director Anita Dunn has
Indiana: Court Case, Law Change, Refund? – Accountingweb.com
INDIANA TAX COURT CASE: Riverboat Development, Inc. v. Department of Revenue, Indiana Tax Court, No. 49T10-0506-TA-52, 881 N.E. 2d 107, February 22, 2008. In February 2008, the Indiana Tax Court ruled that income received by a nondomiciliary S
Posted on October 25, 2009 10:00:22 PM
NJ town grieves for slain priest, accused janitor – Times Union
CHATHAM, N.J. — An arrest in the brutal slaying of a Roman Catholic priest has brought little solace to his parishioners in this affluent community, who widely view the suspected role of the longtime church janitor as a second tragedy. More than 150 people at St. Patrick’s Church for Sunday’s early
Palm Beach police: Jeffry Picower has died – Big Hollywood
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say Jeffry Picower, a Florida philanthropist and a friend of Bernard Madoff for decades, has died. He was 67. Picower was the former New York lawyer and accountant alleged to have extracted billions of dollars from the Bernard Madoff investment scheme. Authorities
147 killed in Baghdad as devastating suicide attacks raise questions about Iraq’s security – The San Francisco Examiner
BAGHDAD A pair of suicide car bombings Sunday devastated the heart of Iraq’s capital, killing at least 147 people in the country’s deadliest attack in more than two years. The bombs targeted two government buildings and called into question Iraq’s ability to protect its people as U.S. forces
Tom Brady throws 3 TDs as Patriots beat Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium – Hartford Courant
WEMBLEY, England (AP) A trans-Atlantic trip couldn’t slow down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots . Brady threw three touchdown passes and had more than 300 yards as the Patriots (5-2) beat the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in the NFL ’s third regular-season
Philly transit workers authorize subway, bus strike if talks fail as World Series games near – Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Week Ahead Police: Madoff associate Jeffry Picower dies at 67 Open letter to a pain-in-the-butt fellow passenger AP sources: Senate likely to cut employer mandate Feds interview crew of plane that overshot airport PHILADELPHIA – Transit system workers in Philadelphia voted to authorize a union
Harvard lab workers poisoned by tainted coffee – MSNBC
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Six Harvard University medical researchers were poisoned in August after drinking coffee that was laced with a chemical preservative, according to university officials. In an internal memo first reported in the Boston Herald’s Sunday editions, the school said the coffee came from
Posted on October 25, 2009 10:00:19 PM
State help available for heating homes – WANE-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) – State Sens. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) and Marlin Stutzman (R-Howe) said low-income Indiana households can get help heating their homes this winter by applying to the state’s Energy Assistance Program. The program, managed by the
October 25 at Conseco Fieldhouse from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m – NBA
Your browser does not support iframes. The annual Pacers FanJam presented by Conseco will be Sunday, Oct. 25, in Conseco Fieldhouse from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission to FanJam and parking in the Virginia Avenue Garage (located off Delaware Street) are
Still having DTV trouble? – MSNBC
A few days have passed since Channel 13 and 1,700 other television stations around the United States made the switch to digital television (DTV), but the transition hasn’t gone smoothly for everyone. A few common issues keep jumping to the attention
I-465 closures to continue into work week – Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS Eastbound and southbound I-465 closures on Indianapolis Northeastside are expected to continue into the work week, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Saturday night. The department will notify the public in the
Local fire dept. switching to pink uniforms for four days – WNDU
It’s breast cancer awareness month and local firefighters are going pink. Clay Fire Territory is switching to pink uniforms for four days this week. They did it for the first time last year. This time, firefighters from Warren Twp, Harris Twp, and
Break-in suspects named – Palladium-Item
Two Richmond men have been charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into an Eaton man’s home and assaulting him, Preble County authorities said. Stephen Allen Dale Via, 22, and Draydon Timothy Walker, 24, each face up to 10 years in
227’s YouTube “Chili”-Obama Family Chili’ Photos – Leibovitz – PRLog (free press release)
http://www.hoops227.com/ articles/article/ 6986144/133516.htm http://www.hoops227.com/ articles/article/ 6986144/133517.htm Jamaal Al-Din’s Hoops 227 (227’s YouTube “Chili”-President Barack Obama – Obama Family Photo – Photographer Annie Leibovitz
Posted on October 24, 2009 10:00:21 PM
No. 22 West Virginia holds off emotional upset bid by UConn – USA Today
Connecticut QB Cody Endres hangs his head during the closing moments of the Huskies’ 28-24 loss to No. 22 West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Connecticut nearly pulled out a win for Jasper Howard. Noel Devine’s 56-yard touchdown run in the closing minutes
Posted on October 24, 2009 10:00:18 PM
European Trade Mission Nets Visit to Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, Indiana Retail Council President Grant Monahan FORT WAYNE, Ind. October 22, 2009- The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership recently returned from a European trade mission to that was pursued in response to the growing
Baucus health reform bill draws fire in Indiana, too – Ibj.com
The health insurance industry s sudden counterpunch to the Senate version of health reform echoed in Indiana and opened a key issue for the rest of the debate: Will covering half of the country s uninsured mean raising premiums for the 85 percent
Indiana legislative committee rejects Sunday alcohol sales and cold – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana would keep its ban on Sunday retail alcohol sales and retain liquor stores as the only place to buy cold beer under recommendations Tuesday by a legislative committee that has spent two years studying alcohol issues. But the
Wolves acquire project Jawai in trade with Mavs – News Channel 25
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The
T-wolves acquire project Jawai in trade with Mavs – Sporting News
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6
World Trade Club Accepting Nominations For Business Person of Year – Inside Indiana Business
Nominations are now being sought by the World Trade Club of Indiana for its 2010 Global Business Person of the Year Award. The honor recognizes an individual for their significant contribution to the promotion and development of global trade in
Lakers’ Artest on Stephen Jackson situation – Boston Globe
LOS ANGELES — Ron Artest demanded a trade out of Sacramento and played with Stephen Jackson in Indiana, so he may have a different perspective on Jackson’s trade demands from Golden State and prickly attitude of late. “I know he’s a friend, a good
NBA CHAT WITH JASON FLEMING – Hoops World
Welcome to this week’s chat! I’ll touch on as many different topics as possible – all depends on the questions. Well, you know Brandon Roy is going to get 35 minutes a game at SG. Nicolas Batum and Martell Webster will pretty much split the SF
NBA Countdown: No. 11 Toronto Raptors – Sporting News
A year ago, the Raptors made what was perceived as a franchise-altering trade that was to make them a heavyweight in the Eastern Conference. Yet the deal with Indiana for Jermaine O’Neal turned into a disappointing transaction, and O’Neal was shipped
NBA Season Preview: Q&A with Indiana Pacers Examiner, Kyle Winslow – San Francisco Examiner
This is a continuation of our Q&As leading up to the start of the regular season. Check out other Season Previews on my main page . You can also check out Kyle s work, here . What are your thoughts about the Pacers as the season approaches? How do
Posted on October 23, 2009 10:00:19 PM
Indianapolis 500 Veteran Enters Indoor Coffee Cup Event – Who Won
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Davey Hamilton has turned many laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Now, he ll try to be the best at the upcoming Coffee Cup at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on December 4-5. Hamilton, a nine-time
Indianapolis Man Found Guilty of Murdering Family – FOX News
INDIANAPOLIS An Indianapolis man has been convicted in the 2006 murders of seven members of one family, including three children. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice issued the guilty verdict Thursday at the conclusion of the trial of 31
Judge says he’ll give life sentence to man convicted of killing 7 – The San Francisco Examiner
INDIANAPOLIS A judge says he will give a sentence of life in prison without parole to a man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a robbery at an Indianapolis home. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice said Friday that
Sanders to start Sunday at St. Louis – Indianapolis Star
Bob Sanders will make his first appearance and start of the season Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts visit the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome. The veteran safety and 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year returns to the starting lineup after
Indianapolis bridges closed after tanker explosion – WKYC
INDIANAPOLIS — State highway engineers plan to take steel samples from two Interstate 465 bridges damaged in a propane tanker explosion to determine whether it is safe to reopen the Indianapolis expressway. Officials kept the bridges closed on
Tanker explodes on Indianapolis highway ramp – Indianapolis Recorder
A liquid propane tanker exploded on an Indianapolis highway ramp on Thursday, shooting a fireball of flames and black smoke into the sky and closing a section of one of the city’s major expressways for what could be weeks. The tanker’s driver, Ronald
Pacers Part Ways With Director Of Player Personnel Daniels – WGAL
Indianapolis, IN — (Sports Network) – The Indiana Pacers confirmed Friday that longtime front office employee and director of player personnel Mel Daniels is no longer with the team. “Mel was a great basketball player who helped make the Pacers a
Colts’ Sanders Returns To Practice, Eyes Season Debut – WGAL
Indianapolis, IN — (Sports Network) – Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders returned to full practice on Friday and is expected to see his first action of the season on Sunday at St. Louis. The 28-year-old, who sat out Thursday’s session to rest his
Posted on October 23, 2009 10:00:17 PM
Raiders coach Tom Cable thankful for DA’s decision not to file charges in alleged assault – Chicago Tribune
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable says he is thankful the Napa County district attorney decided not to file charges in an alleged assault against a former assistant. Cable spoke Friday for the first time since district attorney Gary Lieberstein announced his decision
Senate bill may have public insurance plan – Tulsa World
WASHINGTON The Senate has long been seen as opposed to the federal government selling health insurance in competition with private industry, but now senior Senate Democrats and White House officials are strongly considering including such a measure in health care overhaul legislation, officials
Posted on October 23, 2009 10:00:13 PM
Indiana donors pay $75K to settle Bob Knight lawsuit – Palladium-Item
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Private donors are giving $75,000 to Bob Knight to settle a lawsuit he filed against Indiana University claiming it didn’t properly defend him when he was sued by a former assistant coach. A letter signed by lawyers for the
College football preview: Indiana at Northwestern – Arlington Heights Daily Herald
Coaches: Bill Lynch (14-18, third year at Indiana; 95-85-3 overall); Pat Fitzgerald (23-21, fourth year at NU) Players to watch: Indiana junior QB Ben Chappell set career bests for passing yards (333) and TDs (3) in last week’s win over Illinois. His
Pacers Part Ways With Director Of Player Personnel Daniels – WGAL
Indianapolis, IN — (Sports Network) – The Indiana Pacers confirmed Friday that longtime front office employee and director of player personnel Mel Daniels is no longer with the team. “Mel was a great basketball player who helped make the Pacers a
Posted on October 22, 2009 10:00:23 PM
Liquid propane tanker explodes on Indianapolis highway ramp, closing – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – A liquid propane tanker has exploded on an Indianapolis highway ramp, closing Interstates 69 and 465. Lawrence Township Fire Marshal Dick Groves says the “humungous” explosion happened Thursday on a ramp from I-69 to I-465 on the city
Semi tanker explodes on Indianapolis highway ramp – WNDU
A liquid propane tanker exploded on a highway ramp, closing Interstates 69 and 465 in Indianapolis. Lawrence Township Fire Marshal Dick Groves says the “humungous” explosion happened Thursday on a ramp from I-69 to I-465 on the city’s northeast side
Judge finds accused triggerman guilty of killing 7 family members at – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man has been convicted in the 2006 slayings of seven members of one family, including three children. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice issued the guilty verdict Thursday at the conclusion of the trial of 31
Accused triggerman guilty of killing 7 in Indiana – WTOP
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – An Indianapolis man has been convicted in the 2006 slayings of seven members of one family, including three children. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice issued the guilty verdict Thursday at the conclusion of the trial of
NFL Capsules: Indianapolis at St. Louis – CBS Sports
STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES – Colts have franchise-record 14 consecutive regular-season wins, longest current streak in NFL. Rams have lost 16 in row, longest current slump in league. Colts QB Peyton Manning has 12 TD passes, four INTs and is 30
NFL Preview – Indianapolis (5-0) at St. Louis (0-6) – Miami Herald
The St. Louis Rams need a win. The Indianapolis Colts, who will visit the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday afternoon, would seem to be one of the least likely candidates in the NFL to deliver that type of aid. The Colts will invade the Gateway City as one
Ind. clerk felt God’s presence as she prayed with gunman – Jackson Sun
INDIANAPOLIS The clerk who prayed and hugged a gunman at an Indianapolis check-cashing business says she felt God s presence during the robbery. Angela Montez says a warmness came over her Monday as she talked with the man even though she was
Posted on October 22, 2009 10:00:19 PM
Fitch Rates Indiana Finance Authority’s $170MM SRF Revs ‘AAA’ – PR Inside
Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘AAA’ rating to the Indiana Finance Authority’s (IFA) $140,555,000 state revolving fund (SRF) program bonds, series 2009A-1 and approximately $30,000,000 taxable SRF program bonds, series 2009A-2 (Build America Bonds – Direct
Report: Isiah Thomas ‘really hurt’ over Magic Johnson’s criticisms in – Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
Today, the relationship clearly isn’t anywhere near as close. Thomas told SI.com earlier this week that he is “really hurt” over criticisms levied by Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird . According to Thursday’s SI
Thomas says he’s ‘hurt’ over Magic’s book comments – Asbury Park Press
Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. Today, the relationship clearly isn’t anywhere near as close. Thomas told SI.com earlier this week that he is “really hurt
Behind open doors, states track stimulus – News and Tribune.com
What do an FBI fraud team, a showdown between a governor and the legislature, and a sophisticated online system called geographic information systems have in common? All are part of states efforts to ensure that billions in federal stimulus money
Posted on October 21, 2009 10:00:22 PM
Administration plans big pay cuts at bailout firms – Kansas City Star
The Obama administration plans to order companies that received huge government bailouts last year to sharply cut the compensation of their highest paid executives. A person familiar with the decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it has not been announced, says the seven companies
Rival Says He Is Ready for Runoff With Karzai – New York Times
KABUL, Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah , the chief rival to President Hamid Karzai , said Wednesday he was preparing for a runoff to decide the disputed election here. But he left open the possibility that he might join a coalition with Mr. Karzai that would make a new round of voting unnecessary
Nevada judge allows release of previously disclosed documents involving Michael Jackson doctor – Washington Examiner
LAS VEGAS A Nevada judge is releasing warrant documents similar to those previously disclosed in the Michael Jackson death investigation. But Clark County District Court Judge Valerie Adair will keep other documents sealed to protect the ongoing probe. A clerk says Adair will sign an order
Microsoft’s search engine to index Twitter updates – San Francisco Chronicle
In a deal announced Wednesday at a technology conference in San Francisco, Microsoft Corp.’s search engine, Bing, will become a new way to find out what people are saying in their Twitter messages also known as “tweets.” Access to the data is considered to be one of Twitter’s most prized assets
Cops searching for missing Fla. girl find a body – San Francisco Chronicle
Detectives searching for a missing 7-year-old north Florida girl said they found the body of a young child in a Georgia landfill Wednesday, but it has not yet been identified. Clay County, Fla., Sheriff Rick Beseler first said the partially covered body was a female, but then corrected himself and
Posted on October 21, 2009 10:00:19 PM
Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) [UPDATED] 3 – Grist
Sen. Evan Bayh is widely considered to be a fence-sitter on climate legislation, and this letter he sent to a constituent in early October confirms that status: Thank you for contacting me regarding the impacts of global climate change. I appreciate
McClendon family: There is ‘comfort on the horizon’ – Chicago Breaking News – Tribune
The family of a couple found slain in a south suburban forest preserve thanked the public today for an “outpouring of love” and said they’re confident “there is comfort on the horizon.” Milton and Ruby McClendon — parents of CLTV host Garrard
Rising Taxes Squeeze Small Businesses – New York Times
When property taxes go up, homeowners can find other homeowners willing to fight for relief. Big businesses, too, can flex their muscles. But small businesses are often left behind, mainly because they are, well, small. This is not a business of
Posted on October 20, 2009 10:00:25 PM
Louisville basketball players reach tentative plea deal – Charleston Daily Mail
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Two Louisville basketball players have reached a tentative plea agreement with Indiana prosecutors following a run-in with off-duty police officers at a restaurant earlier this month. Senior guard Jerry Smith and
Pope names new head of Wyoming diocese – Billings Gazette
CHEYENNE – Calling it “God’s will,” Indianapolis Pastor Paul D. Etienne was named by Pope Benedict XVI on Monday as the eighth bishop of Cheyenne. Etienne, 50, will officially be instilled in early December. He succeeds Bishop David L. Ricken, who
Posted on October 20, 2009 10:00:23 PM
Robber prays with cashier, then robs her – Greenville News
A robber holding a gun on an Advance America cashier Monday apologized to the woman for his actions but went ahead with his robbery even after praying with her. He said that he hated to have to do this, but times were hard and he had no choice
Attorney General: Doc Prescribed 93,000 Prescriptions in 3 Years – FOX News
Indiana s Attorney General wants to yank the license of a doctor who allegedly prescribed 93,000 prescriptions in just three and a half years with the majority of them being narcotics. Dr. Philip Foley is linked to nine overdose deaths that
Indianapolis 500 – Chicago Tribune
It only would have taken a phone call. A quick chat with Roger Penske, and Sam Hornish Jr. could have headed back to the security and success of IndyCar. The three-time series champion wouldn’t have been the first open-wheel star to
SNOOP DOGG PADS FALL TOUR: Indianapolis, Anaheim, LA, San Diego and – EURweb
*Snoop Dogg has just announced an additional five stops to the end of his upcoming “Wonderland High School” tour with supporting acts Method Man, Redman and Devin the Dude. The 16-date outing kicks off Oct. 27 in Baltimore, reports Live Daily. Newly
Posted on October 20, 2009 10:00:20 PM
Froot Loops, Cocoa Puffs are ‘Smart Choices’? FDA warns food producers about inaccurate claims – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Well, federal health officials are having similar thoughts, and they’re warning food manufacturers. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that nutritional logos from food manufacturers may be misleading consumers about the actual health benefits of cereal, crackers and other processed foods
UConn coach: Players didn’t fight before stabbing – AOL
STORRS, Conn. -The football coach at the University of Connecticut said Tuesday he’s heard nothing to indicate members of his team were involved in a fight before player Jasper Howard was killed over the weekend. Randy Edsall, speaking at his weekly news conference, said there may have been some
Barnes & Noble’s $259 e-reader challenges Kindle – Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Barnes & Noble Inc on Tuesday unveiled its electronic reader featuring color and the same $259 price as Amazon.com Inc’s dominant Kindle, as the traditional bookseller takes on its online rival in advance of the key holiday shopping season. The device will use AT&T for wireless
Apple’s $19 remote gets aluminum refresh; control iPod, iPhone, Mac – ZDNet Blogs
Yep, in addition to all the other Apple announcements today, the company s remote also gets a refresh and it s aluminum. No longer glossy white, the remote is styled in all-aluminum, and controls your iPod, iPhone or Mac from the couch. Buttons on top include play/pause, menu, volume and track
Karzai Agrees to Runoff in Afghanistan – AOL
KABUL (Oct. 20) – Afghanistan’s election commission Tuesday ordered a Nov. 7 runoff in the disputed presidential poll after a fraud investigation dropped incumbent Hamid Karzai’s votes below 50 percent of the total. Karzai accepted the finding and agreed to a second-round vote. The announcement came
Posted on October 19, 2009 10:00:17 PM
Troubled times for New England tobacco farmers – WCAX
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (AP) – A disastrous growing season plagued by bad weather and crop viruses – combined with sagging cigar sales – has left many tobacco growers in the Connecticut River Valley reeling. There’s no better place in America to grow broadleaf and shade tobacco, used for premium cigar
Posted on October 18, 2009 10:00:34 PM
Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – TheSixthAxis
The television commercials would have you believe that Nathan Drake s latest adventure is a non-stop roller-coaster ride of set piece after set piece set in stunning locations with the finest graphics ever to grace a console, and to some degree
Study ranks Indiana U. among top Tweeting schools – Palladium-Item
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) Indiana University is living the tweet life. A new survey puts IU among the top 7 percent of collegiate users of the social networking site Twitter. The September survey by UniversitiesandColleges.org ranked IU sixth for
