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This mandate doesn t work for Indiana – Hendricks County Flyer

This mandate doesn t work for Indiana – Hendricks County Flyer
When the U.S. Senate resumes work in January, most Americans know it will debate major issues related to health care reform and cap-and-trade energy policy. But there is another bill pending in the U.S. Senate that could have a detrimental impact on

New State Web Site Details Indiana Road Conditions – WLKY.com

New State Web Site Details Indiana Road Conditions – WLKY.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Just in the time for the winter driving season, Indiana has launched a new Web site to keep travelers abreast of the latest road conditions. State highway commissioner Michael W. Reed said the TrafficWise service is Indiana’s first

Indiana Secretary of State’s ad campaign raises eyebrows – WNDU
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is drawing scrutiny over more than $2 million in TV and radio ad campaigns in which he appears. Most of the ads are designed to spread awareness of investor fraud. But some believe the Republican is trying to

Tyler Hansbrough – Roto Times
November 7, 2009 After missing the Pacers’ first four games with a shin injury, Tyler Hansbrough made his NBA debut on Friday, scoring 13 points in just under 14 minutes of play. The Pacers beat the Wizards 102-86. Our View: He added five rebounds

Indiana (6-8) at Golden State (5-10) – YAHOO!
The struggling Indiana Pacers hope they re finally getting healthy enough to compete at a high level. The Golden State Warriors have struggled to play at that level all season. Indiana looks for its first season sweep of Golden State since 2005-06

N. Indiana man drowns in S. Michigan lake – WLS
November 29, 2009 (UNION, Mich.) — A northern Indiana man has drowned while fishing on Baldwin Lake in southern Michigan’s Cass County. Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies on the scene say 59-year-old Larry Bontrager of Middlebury, Ind., had left his

Indiana University Northwest Tracks Flu Cases – TopNews United States
In order to keep a track of suspected or confirmed cases of H1N1 flu cases, Indiana University Northwest is encouraging students and staff members to self-report cases electronically. All staff and students on experiencing flu-like symptoms have been

Focus on defense pays off for Indiana – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Indiana s Devan Dumes puts up a shot against Northwestern State s William Mosley. BLOOMINGTON William Mosley stood near his team s basket after rebounding Christian Watford s three-point attempt midway through the first quarter Saturday

Web site details Indiana road conditions – NWI.com
State highway commissioner Michael W. Reed says the TrafficWise service is Indiana’s first advanced technology covering both rural and urban state highways in all corners of the state. Travelers can visit the Web site — TrafficWise.IN.gov — for the

Feds try to seize Indiana money manager’s assets – Beaver County Times
Federal prosecutors who allege Indianapolis businessman Timothy Durham swindled investors out of millions of dollars want to seize his luxury home, 18 bank accounts and other assets. The Indianapolis Star reported Sunday that prosecutors have filed a

Man sought in western Indiana killing – Star-Press

Man sought in western Indiana killing – Star-Press
OTTERBEIN – Police are searching for a man suspected of killing a 40-year-old woman Friday on a Benton County road. Christine R. Craig, West Lafayette, was fatally shot about 2 p.m. Friday while sitting in the passenger side of a car on County Road

Newspapers still deliver – Kokomo Tribune
What do Gov. Mitch Daniels, Sens. Evan Bayh and Richard Lugar, Colts owner Jim Irsay, screenwriter Angelo Pizzo ( Hoosiers and Rudy ); Indiana University President Michael McRobbie; Purdue President France Cordova; Butler President Bobby

Crawfordsville school nurse named Indiana’s best – Palladium-Item
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A Crawfordsville Community High School nurse is the Indiana School Nurse of the Year. The Indiana Department of Education has selected Christine Amidon for the honor from more than 1,000 school nurses across the state. Amidon

Crawfordsville school nurse judged Ind.’s best – Lafayette Journal and Courier
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A Crawfordsville Community High School nurse is the Indiana School Nurse of the Year. The Indiana Department of Education has selected Christine Amidon for the honor from more than 1,000 school nurses across the state. Amidon has

American Cornhole Organization (ACO) Grows to Chicago & Northern – Transworld News
Jeremy and Jennifer Allen wanted to bring professional cornhole to the Chicago and Northern Indiana markets. As a member of the ACO Team, the governing body of the sport of cornhole , they will do just that. The Allen s married with three children

Indiana town horrified by infant sex tape case – ABC2 News
VEEDERSBURG, Ind. (AP) A quiet western Indiana has been horrified by accusations that a baby sitter and her boyfriend videotaped themselves molesting young children in their care. Twenty-six-year-old Samantha Light has pleaded guilty to child

HOWEY: 12 Hoosiers who took hoops fame into politics – News and Tribune.com
Published: November 28, 2009 01:08 am HOWEY: 12 Hoosiers who took hoops fame into politics By BRIAN HOWEY Indiana Columnist Basketball season is upon us and hope abounds. Purdue and Butler have found their way into the top 10. The

Stuck Utah cave explorer John Jones packed much adventure into 26 years – New York Daily News

Stuck Utah cave explorer John Jones packed much adventure into 26 years – New York Daily News
This undated family photo provided Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, shows John Jones holding his daughter Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dawn Jones. John Jones, 26, of Stansbury Park, died Thursday in Nutty Putty Cave. Handout This Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 photo provided by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office shows an

Tiger Woods OK after early-morning crash at home in Fla. – USA Today
Megawatt superstar and world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods was injured in a one-car accident early Friday near his Florida home that left him with facial lacerations. After being taken to Health Central Hospital in Ocoee by ambulance, Woods, 33, was treated and released. “Tiger Woods was in a minor car

Pike throws 6 TDs, No. 5 Cincy tops Illinois 49-36 – Boston Globe
CINCINNATI Tony Pike returned from an injury to his non-throwing arm and had a record day Friday, passing for six touchdowns in a 49-36 victory over Illinois that left fifth-ranked Cincinnati unbeaten and back to full strength. The senior quarterback started for the first time since Oct. 15 and

Dubai woes hit world stocks again; Asia down most – Access North GA
LONDON – World stocks tumbled Friday amid fears that the fallout from Dubai’s problems repaying $60 billion in debt would derail the global financial and economic recovery. Sentiment among investors has been hit hard by Wednesday’s news that Dubai World, a government investment company, has asked

Report: 9 killed in Russia train derailment – San Francisco Chronicle
A passenger train derailed between Moscow and St. Petersburg late Friday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, according to authorities and a Russian news agency. The three rear cars of an express train from Moscow to St. Petersburg went off the tracks in the Novgorod province, federal

Obama aides met frequently with health care lobbyists – Examiner
The Associated Press is reporting that President Obama’s top aides had frequent meetings with lobbyists and major figures in the health care industry. The AP released a White House visitor’s list on Wednesday that disclosed that many of those visitor’s are involved in the health care debate and are

Montreal back on the F1 schedule for next 5 years – Findlaw.com
MONTREAL (AP) – Montreal is back on the Formula One schedule for five years – thanks to more than $70 million in public money. Mayor Gerald Tremblay and federal and provincial politicians said at a news conference Friday an agreement is in place for the race to be held in city from 2010 to 2014. The

Diplomats: Iran censured at IAEA meeting – Washington Times
VIENNA (AP) — The majority of the board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has voted to censure Iran for its nuclear defiance. Diplomats inside the meeting said Friday that 25 of the 34 IAEA board nations present voted for a resolution backed by the U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France and

Namibia vote expected to return party to power – Houston Chronicle
WINDHOEK, Namibia Namibia’s longtime ruling party may see its grip on this desert nation weakened in elections that began Friday, with a challenge from a new breakaway party hoping to attract voters dissatisfied with corruption and leadership scandals. President Hifikepunye Pohamba, who is

Regional Group Plans European Trade Mission – Inside Indiana Business

Regional Group Plans European Trade Mission – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Presiden Fort Wayne, Ind. — Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEIRP) will be embarking on its third foreign trade mission for 2009. Regional Partnership’s Dale Buuck will

RV Companies Gearing up For National Trade Show – Inside Indiana Business
updated: 11/25/2009 1:52:12 PM RV Companies Gearing up For National Trade Show InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report Several recreational vehicle companies in northern Indiana are preparing for the 47th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, which

Indiana to allocate H1N1 vaccine for college students – Palladium-Item

Indiana to allocate H1N1 vaccine for college students – Palladium-Item
The state will allocate additional doses of H1N1 vaccine to counties with many college students in an effort to inoculate them before the winter holidays, State Health Commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe said this week. Although high-risk groups will

There’s more than corn in Indiana, also lots of @#*&! – DAILY KOS
This is my first diary here although I read the entries on this site daily and have for years. I had to respond when my dad showed me a copy of an e-mail that had been forwarded to him from a Republican supporter that contained many lies, and

LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Cheats & Tips – Neoseeker
Complete each achievement to get the allotted gamerscore. The numbers between the () is the points given for each achievement. Achievement How to unlock Asps very dangerous you go first (15) Complete all Story Mode Levels in Raiders Hub. I don t

Keystone RV Looking to Hire in Northern Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Presiden Keystone also recently acquired the former Fleetwood Travel Trailers location in Pendleton, Oregon. The 21-acre site includes two manufacturing plants with approximately 203

Dallas Mavericks (11-4) at Indiana Pacers (6-7), 8 p.m. – Miami Herald
The Dallas Mavericks will try to stay unbeaten on their current road trip when they pay a visit to the Indiana Pacers tonight at Conseco Fieldhouse. Dallas opened a three-game trek with Wednesday’s 130-99 victory at Houston, as Jason Terry scored 27

Fire damages N. Indiana aluminum processing plant – WLS
November 27, 2009 (PLYMOUTH, Ind.) — Firefighters decided to let a blaze burn itself out at an aluminum processing plant in northern Indiana. Emergency crews were called Thursday night to the U.S. Granules plant in Plymouth, where a fire started in

Longer suspension sought for Indiana doctor – NWI.com
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board is being asked to consider a longer suspension for a doctor who state officials say wrote prescriptions that caused or contributed to the overdose deaths of nine patients. The board last month approved an emergency

Indiana State Police plans sobriety checkpoint tonight – Star-Press
Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint late tonight in Delaware County. The checkpoint is an effort to “reduce alcohol-related crashes,” according to a press release. Motorists are encouraged to have their driver’s license and

Calif. Firm Moves Windmill Operation to Indiana – WIBC.com

Calif. Firm Moves Windmill Operation to Indiana – WIBC.com
A California startup company that will make windmills to supply power for businesses and residences is moving to southern Indiana. WindStream Technologies Inc. of Manhattan Beach, Calif., plans to open in the Purdue Technology Center in New Albany by

Wake up and look at tobacco companies’ current work in Indiana – Palladium-Item
Indiana needs a wake-up call. The tobacco companies are using our state for testing of their new spitless and smokeless products. These products are geared to keep Hoosiers addicted to nicotine. The big issue with these products is the nicotine

Indiana town’s ‘elves’ busy answering kids’ letters – Courier-Journal
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. With Christmas weeks away, the town’s elves are once again busy answering St. Nick’s fan mail from children around the globe. Each year, volunteers for Santa’s Elves Inc., a nonprofit that pays the postage costs, answer

Proposed Indiana plant would pipe CO2 to Gulf of Mexico – Wave 3
ROCKPORT, IN (AP) – A proposed coal gasification plant in southern Indiana would pump carbon dioxide to the Gulf of Mexico to help boost oil production there. Indiana Gasification LLC hopes to sell its CO2 to a Plano, Texas, company that would build

Indiana directing more swine flu vaccine to colleges – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana health officials say they are directing more swine flu vaccine to state college campuses in hopes of preventing or reducing a third swine flu outbreak in the state early next year. State health commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe

Indiana swine flu fight turns to universities – WBBM
Indiana’s public health officials are taking advantage of recent declines in the number of H1N1 cases statewide to move vaccine to college and university populations to prevent a third wave of the pandemic that killed eight last week and has killed

Santa Claus, Indiana ‘elves’ answer kids’ letters – WTHR
Santa Claus- With Christmas approaching, the southern Indiana town of Santa Claus is again being inundated with letters from children from around the world. And that wave of letters doesn’t go unanswered. Each December, volunteers in Santa Claus

Obama, Indiana congressman differ over recipe for jobs, economy – NWI.com
Obama and Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., singled out U.S. service members at home and abroad for special thanks before saying what they think should be done to fix the economy. “As much as we all have to be thankful for, we also know that this year

The Gasification of Indiana – Counter Punch
W hen the Indiana Gasification plant was first proposed for Rockport by the Daniels administration in November 2006, the price of natural gas was on the rise at around $9/mmbtu. Suddenly taking coal’s hydrocarbons and converting them to usable

Unemployed Indiana man wins $2 million in lottery – Herald Times
BLUFFTON A northeastern Indiana man who was laid off last summer from his job with an automotive supplier has won $2 million in the Hoosier Lottery. Mick Brickley of Bluffton recently claimed the second of two $2 million top prizes offered in the

Unemployed Indiana man wins $2 million in lottery – Herald Times

Unemployed Indiana man wins $2 million in lottery – Herald Times
BLUFFTON A northeastern Indiana man who was laid off last summer from his job with an automotive supplier has won $2 million in the Hoosier Lottery. Mick Brickley of Bluffton recently claimed the second of two $2 million top prizes offered in the

Indiana town’s ‘elves’ busy answering kids’ letters – Courier-Journal
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. With Christmas weeks away, the town’s elves are once again busy answering St. Nick’s fan mail from children around the globe. Each year, volunteers for Santa’s Elves Inc., a nonprofit that pays the postage costs, answer

Obama, Indiana congressman differ over recipe for jobs, economy – NWI.com
Obama and Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., singled out U.S. service members at home and abroad for special thanks before saying what they think should be done to fix the economy. “As much as we all have to be thankful for, we also know that this year

Wake up and look at tobacco companies’ current work in Indiana – Palladium-Item
Indiana needs a wake-up call. The tobacco companies are using our state for testing of their new spitless and smokeless products. These products are geared to keep Hoosiers addicted to nicotine. The big issue with these products is the nicotine

Proposed Indiana plant would pipe CO2 to Gulf of Mexico – Wave 3
ROCKPORT, IN (AP) – A proposed coal gasification plant in southern Indiana would pump carbon dioxide to the Gulf of Mexico to help boost oil production there. Indiana Gasification LLC hopes to sell its CO2 to a Plano, Texas, company that would build

Santa Claus, Indiana ‘elves’ answer kids’ letters – WTHR
Santa Claus- With Christmas approaching, the southern Indiana town of Santa Claus is again being inundated with letters from children from around the world. And that wave of letters doesn’t go unanswered. Each December, volunteers in Santa Claus

The Gasification of Indiana – Counter Punch
W hen the Indiana Gasification plant was first proposed for Rockport by the Daniels administration in November 2006, the price of natural gas was on the rise at around $9/mmbtu. Suddenly taking coal’s hydrocarbons and converting them to usable

Indiana swine flu fight turns to universities – WBBM
Indiana’s public health officials are taking advantage of recent declines in the number of H1N1 cases statewide to move vaccine to college and university populations to prevent a third wave of the pandemic that killed eight last week and has killed

Virginia Couple Crashed White House Dinner – NPR News

Virginia Couple Crashed White House Dinner – NPR News
the Obama White House held its first state dinner Wednesday in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. It was an event full of pomp and circumstance, bringing together more than 300 dignitaries from the world of politics and entertainment. The guest list was exclusive, and the security tight

Dubai request for debt ’standstill’ raises fear – MSNBC
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai’s explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it’s asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai’s reputation as a

Packers Vs. Lions: Aaron Rodgers’ 3 TDs Lead Green Bay To Victory – Huffingtonpost.com
DETROIT Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects. The Lions lost their sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record, and

Mass. cops: Dad doing errand locked kids in trunk – WJLA
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Massachusetts police say a man locked his two young sons in the trunk of his car while he ran an errand. Fall River police say Michael Monahan put his kids, ages 3 and 6, in the trunk of his Pontiac Trans Am for several minutes Tuesday morning while he went inside a sailing shop

IAEA chief: Iran investigation at ‘dead end’ – Forbes
VIENNA — The outgoing head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday his probe of Iran’s nuclear program is at “a dead end” and that trust in Tehran’s credibility is shrinking after its belated revelation that it was secretly building a nuclear facility. Mohamed ElBaradei’s blunt

Swiss to release Polanski on house arrest – Irish Times
Swiss authorities will release Roman Polanski into house arrest as soon as he posts $4.5 million bail while the film director fights extradition to face US sentencing over a 1977 case of sex with a 13-year-old girl. The Justice Department said today that it had decided not to appeal against a

Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners – MSNBC
Space shuttle Atlantis’ astronauts thought they were going to give thanks with pantry leftovers Thursday as their mission drew to a close, but found turkey dinners awaiting them. Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States, where families traditionally gather for a turkey lunch or dinner. The meal

Colorado governor’s lawn draped in toilet paper – Missoulian
It wasn’t fresh mountain snow but toilet paper that blanketed the front lawn of the Colorado governor’s mansion Thanksgiving morning. Gov. Bill Ritter told KUSA-TV that he and his wife noticed shortly after dawn Thursday that someone had “teepeed” the front lawn. State officials said it was the

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Stream of WH health care visits – Forbes
President Barack Obama’s top aides met frequently with lobbyists and health care industry heavyweights as his administration pieced together a national health care overhaul, according to White House visitor records obtained by The Associated Press. The records, obtained Wednesday, disclose visits by

Americans Turn Out For Thanksgiving Day Parades – CBS 2 KCAL 9
Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to thousands of revelers eager to catch a glimpse of a parade as steeped in Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. Thousands lined the streets of Manhattan on Thursday for the 83rd annual Macy’s

Toronto Raptors (7-8) at Charlotte Bobcats (4-9), 7 p.m. – Kansas City Star

Toronto Raptors (7-8) at Charlotte Bobcats (4-9), 7 p.m. – Kansas City Star
After getting their current homestand off to a good start, the Charlotte Bobcats hope to keep the momentum going when the Toronto Raptors pay a visit to Time Warner Cable Arena tonight. Charlotte finally put an end to a seven-game losing streak with

Wineries promote Traminette as signature Indiana wine – Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana’s wine industry on Tuesday uncorked the turkey friendly Traminette as the state owner and vintner at Bloomington’s Oliver Winery, whose Traminette was selected the best of the varietal from Indiana at the competition

Report Indiana power plants fourth dirtiest in US – Chesterton Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. The report released by Washington, D.C.-based

FBI raids Indiana, Ohio offices of financial firms owned by – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Federal agents searched the Indiana and Ohio offices of two companies owned by an Indianapolis businessman Tuesday, serving warrants a month after a newspaper questioned whether the Ohio firm is capable of repaying some $168

Pacers, Clippers clash at Conseco Fieldhouse – WXYZ
Fresh off a brief but successful homestand, the Los Angeles Clippers head to the road tonight to battle a sputtering Indiana Pacers team eager to break a four-game losing streak. The long-suffering Clippers will be entering Conseco Fieldhouse off

Miracle play lifts Indiana State men to victory in stunner – Tribune-Star

Miracle play lifts Indiana State men to victory in stunner – Tribune-Star
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. With an inbounds pass underneath its own basket in a tie game with 0.6 second left on the road, the only strategy available to the Indiana State s men s basketball team to pull out a miracle victory over Western Kentucky

Pacers, Clippers clash at Conseco Fieldhouse – WXYZ
Fresh off a brief but successful homestand, the Los Angeles Clippers head to the road tonight to battle a sputtering Indiana Pacers team eager to break a four-game losing streak. The long-suffering Clippers will be entering Conseco Fieldhouse off

FBI raids Indiana, Ohio offices of financial firms owned by – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Federal agents searched the Indiana and Ohio offices of two companies owned by an Indianapolis businessman Tuesday, serving warrants a month after a newspaper questioned whether the Ohio firm is capable of repaying some $168

Coal-gasification plant cost reaches $2.5 billion – WLS
November 25, 2009 (EDWARDSPORT, Ind.) — Duke Energy says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it’s building in southwestern Indiana has risen another $150 million, boosting the project’s estimated price to $2.5 billion. Charlotte, N.C

Wineries promote Traminette as signature Indiana wine – Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana’s wine industry on Tuesday uncorked the turkey friendly Traminette as the state owner and vintner at Bloomington’s Oliver Winery, whose Traminette was selected the best of the varietal from Indiana at the competition

Report Indiana power plants fourth dirtiest in US – Chesterton Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. The report released by Washington, D.C.-based

Toronto Raptors (7-8) at Charlotte Bobcats (4-9), 7 p.m. – Kansas City Star
After getting their current homestand off to a good start, the Charlotte Bobcats hope to keep the momentum going when the Toronto Raptors pay a visit to Time Warner Cable Arena tonight. Charlotte finally put an end to a seven-game losing streak with

Indiana man pleads not guilty in SD teen’s death – Argus Leader
Alexander Salgado of Fort Wayne, Ind., entered the pleas Wednesday to murder and arson charges. The body of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara was found Nov. 10 in the trunk of a burned car in a rural area near Mitchell. Salgado and a 15-year-old girl

Indiana fugitive last seen in Marston – News-Leader.com
Marston — A man wanted for murder in Indiana was last seen at a truck stop in New Madrid County. New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens says he was notified over the weekend that Lee Kershaw was suspected of being at Marston. Kershaw is wanted in

Duke Energy: Indiana coal-gasification power plant’s cost grows to at – Chicago Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Duke Energy Corp. says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it’s building in southwestern Indiana has risen another $150 million, boosting the project’s estimated price to $2.5 billion nearly twice the original

Regulators in West Virginia and Virginia Make Decisions on Procedural – Stockhouse

Regulators in West Virginia and Virginia Make Decisions on Procedural – Stockhouse
AEP’s utility units operate as AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power

Keep an eye on the Christmas Tree – Brazil Times
decorating arsenal, but the most common one to think of is a Christmas tree. The history behind the Christmas tree varies greatly depending on which information source you look at. The University of Illinois Extension state that Christmas trees

Ind. coal-gasification plant cost reaches $2.5B – Merced Sun-Star
INDIANAPOLIS — Duke Energy Corp. says the cost of the coal-gasification power plant it’s building in southwestern Indiana has risen another $150 million, boosting the project’s estimated price to $2.5 billion – nearly twice the original estimate

Czech archives and civil records are in Prague and in seven oblasti – Herald Times
The central state archives are located in Prague at the Statni Ustredni Archive, Mala Strana, Karmelitska 2, 11801 Prague 1. They contain the main government records but not much of genealogical value. Administrative headquarters for the Archives of

MHKY Game Notes: Sioux host Ohio State, Miami in holiday tourney – UND Fighting Sioux
THIS WEEK: Ralph Engelstad Arena is the site of the premier college hockey holiday tournament in the country as the sixth-ranked Fighting Sioux welcome No. 1 Miami, No. 6 Bemidji State and 2009 NCAA tournament participant Ohio State in the annual

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Sent To Forensic Expert – WCPO
The 12-year-old boy that died without explanation in Greendale, Indiana is being sent to a forensic expert for examination. Cooper Rawat died on November 10, 2009 and the case has been under investigation since then. His stepfather said that Rawat

NBA At 2: Size Matters Not – Hoops World
It’s not always a given that the son of an NBA player will walk in their father’s high tops. It helps to be around the game, to have a father who understands it on the most fundamental level, and to have access to some of the best players in the

High Schools Participate in the Teen Safe Driver Pledge Program – Earthtimes
MADISON, Wis. – (Business Wire) More than 400 high schools throughout the United States are participating in the Teen Safe Driver Pledge, an online driver safety agreement between parents and teenage drivers that establishes safe driving expectations

Report Indiana power plants fourth dirtiest in US – Chesterton Tribune

Report Indiana power plants fourth dirtiest in US – Chesterton Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. The report released by Washington, D.C.-based

Fighting cap-and-trade law – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
FORT WAYNE Charlie Smith runs a company in Indianapolis that refines oil from a deposit that stretches from Illinois into Indiana and Kentucky. As if being an Indiana oil company weren t unusual enough, CountryMark is an Indiana oil company

State Auto Insurance Group Named Indiana Company of the Year COLUMBUS – dBusinessNews.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The State Auto Insurance Group has been named 2009 Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI). According to the IIAI, this award recognizes the company that most demonstrates a strong

Regional Group Plans European Trade Mission – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Presiden Fort Wayne, Ind. — Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEIRP) will be embarking on its third foreign trade mission for 2009. Regional Partnership’s Dale Buuck will

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend – Stockhouse
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (OTCBB: FBPI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share, payable to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2009. The dividend will be paid on or about December 14, 2009. The

Lawsuit against bank can move forward, judge rules – Indiana Gazette
ruled that claims that the bank committed fraud in execution of a contract, engaged in unfair trade practices and breached some contractual obligations in a lawsuit filed by Patrick and Barbara McGrogan, of Greensburg, were sufficient for the case to

Elkhart: Gemeinhardt workers may get benefits – Elkhart Truth
Certain employees of Gemeinhardt LL are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. A ruling issued by the U.S. Department of Labor applies to

Wineries promote Traminette as signature Indiana wine – Courier-Journal

Wineries promote Traminette as signature Indiana wine – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana’s wine industry on Tuesday uncorked the turkey friendly Traminette as the state’s first signature wine, just in time for Thanksgiving. A fragrant, floral white wine that pairs well with poultry, pork loin, seafood and Asian

Report: Indiana power plants 4th dirtiest in US – WTOP Radio
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. The report released by Washington, D.C.-based

Man who spurred Indiana’s sex offender registry resentenced to life – Lafayette Journal and Courier
Nicole Speer was 12 years old when, after returning from an overseas trip, she learned that her younger brother, Zachary Snider, had been murdered 37, was found guilty of murder in 1995 by a Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 jury and sentenced to death

Baby injured by pet monkey – 22 WSBT
Primate handler Jamie Huss of Michigan City’s Washington Park Zoo says monkeys are unpredictable and sometimes attack unprovoked. Sarah Bernth, LaPorte’s animal control officer, said Indiana requires no permits for pet monkeys and that she’s found

Majestic Star casino company files for Chapter 11 – WTOP Radio
GARY, Ind. (AP) – Majestic Star Casino LLC is seeking bankruptcy protection after defaulting on debt obligations involving casinos and hotels in Indiana, Colorado and Mississippi. The Las Vegas-based company made its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

Search on for Indiana murder suspect – News-Democrat
MARSTON, Mo. — A man wanted for murder in Indiana was last seen at a truck stop in New Madrid County. New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens says he was notified over the weekend that Lee Kershaw was suspected of being at Marston. Kershaw is wanted

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend – Stockhouse

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend – Stockhouse
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (OTCBB: FBPI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share, payable to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2009. The dividend will be paid on or about December 14, 2009. The

Indiana to Promote Economic Development With Japanese Firm – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Presiden INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 19, 2009) – Executives from Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic

Area rep to join talks in Europe – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Area rep to join talks in Europe – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
A representative of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership will participate in a trade mission to Italy that starts next week. It will mark the third time the partnership has gone to Europe in an attempt to attract businesses to northeast Indiana

Report: Indiana power plants 4th dirtiest in US – Reading Eagle
INDIANAPOLIS – Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. The report released by Washington, D.C.-based

Elkhart: Gemeinhardt workers may get benefits – Elkhart Truth
Certain employees of Gemeinhardt LL are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. A ruling issued by the U.S. Department of Labor applies to

Indianapolis detective fires at car in church parking lot – Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis detective fires at car in church parking lot – Indianapolis Star
An off-duty Indianapolis Metropolitan Police detective fired shots at a motorist who he said tried to run him over in a church parking lot Sunday morning on the Northeastside. Det. James Carver had been attending services at the Castleton Christian

Interactive Intelligence and RightNow to Release Integrated Software – Computerworld Australia

Interactive Intelligence and RightNow to Release Integrated Software – Computerworld Australia
The integration, with general availability this quarter, combines the self-service and agent-assisted service capabilities of the RightNow CX customer experience suite, with the contact centre automation and enterprise IP telephony functionality of

RI slow to spend millions in stimulus funding as governor faults – Washington Examiner
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Gov. Don Carcieri’s administration has failed for months to spend $20 million meant to insulate poor people’s homes against the winter chill and put unemployed people to work during one of the worst economic crises since the

Lafayette police investigating shots fired at vehicle – Lafayette Journal and Courier
The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired early this morning in the area of U.S. 52 and Schuyler Avenue. According to Sgt. Brian Phillips, police responded to the call at 4:50 a.m. Phillips said the caller was driving a

RI slow to spend millions in stimulus funding – WCNC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Gov. Don Carcieri’s administration has failed for months to spend $20 million meant to insulate poor people’s homes against the winter chill and put unemployed people to work during one of the worst economic crises since the

The Darul Islam Movement in the United States – Right Side News
Darul Islam’s founding members came from the Islamic Mission of America, which was founded in 1924 by Sheikh Daoud Ahmed Faisal and based out of the State Street Mosque in Brooklyn, New York. His thinking, which derived “as much from Franz Fanon’s

Michiana crops conference set Dec. 4 – Palladium-Item
The conference is designed for farmers, certified crop advisors, commercial and private pesticide applicators and agribusiness professionals who are interested in the latest information about seeding rates, corn and soybean diseases and the value of

CQ Transcript: Sens. Alexander, Bond, Specter and Stabnenow on ‘Fox – YAHOO!
SEN. LAMAR ALEXANDER, R-TENN. SEN. CHRISTOPHER S. BOND, R-MO. SEN. ARLEN SPECTER, D-PA. SEN. DEBBIE STABENOW, D-MICH. DR. BERNADINE HEALY, FORMER DIRECTOR, NIH [*] WALLACE: I’m Chris Wallace and this is “Fox News Sunday.” Health care reform moves

GOP Blasts ‘Bait and Switch’ Health Bill – AOL
GOP governors, meeting in Texas, agreed. “We all know a sucker play when we see one,” said Mitch Daniels of Indiana. The bill would expand the Medicaid program, which provides health care for the poor, and leave the states with part of the additional

Cumberland News – Zanesville Times Recorder
Gwen and Forest Mendenhall were the special guests for morning worship. They presented a slide show of their recent trip to the Holy Land. The presentation included pictures and provided a wealth of historic information. The Cumberland-Spencer

Numbers game – Palladium-Item
He handed out a new 22-page Wayne County Community Profile that is filled with information that ranges from age and passed out a packet that was put together in 1911 and titled “Richmond, Indiana: The Panic-Proof City.” The historical piece is

Vivendi talks hold up Comcast takeover of NBC U – Variety

Vivendi talks hold up Comcast takeover of NBC U – Variety
Vivendi has officially become a thorn in the side of Comcast Corp.’s takeover bid for NBC Universal. Vivendi and GE are said to be at an impasse in their negotiations for GE to buy back the 20% stake that Vivendi retained after selling the majority of Universal Studios to GE in 2004. As of last week

First mammograms, now rules change on annual cervical cancer tests; panel says Pap every 2 years OK – New York Daily News
American women should get Pap smears to detect cervical cancer beginning at age 21, instead of three years after their first sexual experience, experts say. Articles Docs, cancer survivors criticize new mammogram guidelines New breast advice has women angry, confused Government needs to step up

Same old story for Buckeyes over Michigan – NBC Sports
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series. The Buckeyes (10-2, 7-1) clinched an outright Big Ten championship and will play in the Rose Bowl with a

Rain forces LPGA Tour Championship to Monday finish, 54 holes – CBS Sports
RICHMOND, Texas — More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes. More than 1.4 inches of rain fell on the course from Friday morning until the

Coal Mine Blast Kills 42 In China, 66 Trapped – CBS News
(AP) HARBIN, China (AP) – Rescuers working in frigid cold and darkness tried to reach 66 people believed trapped a third of a mile (half a kilometer) underground after a huge gas explosion Saturday ripped through a coal mine in northern China, killing at least 42 people. The pre-dawn blast at the

Penske gives Power full-time IndyCar ride – Everett Herald

Penske gives Power full-time IndyCar ride – Everett Herald
He will drive the No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dallara/Honda for a team that features three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe. “It is a dream come true,” Power told reporters Thursday after Penske made the announcement. “

Alleged burglar warms up bottle for crying baby – YAHOO!
INDIANAPOLIS An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing. Indianapolis police arrested the suspect at Arlington High School on Tuesday after receiving a tip from a

Indianapolis man convicted of killing 7 gets life sentence – Akron Beacon Journal
INDIANAPOLIS: An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice sentenced 31-year-old

Indiana prison cuts out lunches 3 days a week – Star-Press
The Plainfield Correctional Facility west of Indianapolis went the reduced meal schedule last month, and spokesman Kevin Mulroony says it hasn Alexander of the American Civil Liberties Union’s National Prison Project says eliminating lunches

Colts’ Clark closing in on another team record – 9&10 News
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The NFL Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run downfield when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet

Medical Services – Chicago Tribune
A group opposed to current health care legislation in Congress will rally Saturday in downtown Indianapolis. The group Doctors for Patient Care says it will stage a noon rally at the Indiana War Memorial with Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Burton of

Indianapolis man convicted in slayings of 7 gets life sentence – San Francisco Examiner
INDIANAPOLIS An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice (al-TISE

Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens Free NFL Football Picks – Bet on Horses
Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens Free NFL Football Picks: This Sunday the Indianapolis Colts will travel to the hostile confines of Baltimore to play a desperate Ravens team at 1 PM ET. Baltimore still wants to keep their playoff hopes alive

Indiana’s jobless rate hits 9.8 percent in October – Investors Business Daily

Indiana’s jobless rate hits 9.8 percent in October – Investors Business Daily
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana’s unemployment rate was almost unchanged from September to October, but officials said it’s too early to tell whether the stability marks a long-awaited awaited rebound in employment. The October jobless rate of 9.8

Indiana Lawsuit Over Government Photo-ID At Polls Attracts Many Amici – Ballot-access.org
Briefs are being filed in the Indiana Supreme Court in the case League of Women Voters v Rokita, over whether the Indiana law requiring voters to show government photo-ID at the polls violates the Indiana Constitution. On September 17, the Indiana

Live from Puerto Rico, it’s the Indiana sports Q&A – Herald Times

Live from Puerto Rico, it’s the Indiana sports Q&A – Herald Times
MODERATOR: Good morning everyone, thank you for joining us today. Dustin Dopirak is in Puerto Rico today, so he should have plenty of insight into the scene down there. And, as always, Chris Korman is here as well. Guys, are you ready to get started

Calling All Innkeepers both Working and Aspiring – PRLog (free press release)
PRLog (Press Release) Nov 19, 2009 LOUISVILLE, KY The 2010 Tri-State Conference & Exhibitors Showcase, Inncredible Innkeeping, is scheduled for January 17-19 at the Historic Conrad-Caldwell House Museum in Louisville, Ky. Presented

Indiana to Promote Economic Development With Japanese Firm – Inside Indiana Business
In a Studio(i) interview, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Presiden INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 19, 2009) – Executives from Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation joined Indiana Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic

Warriors trade Jackson to Bobcats – ESPN.com
The teams announced that they completed the deal, first reported by ESPN.com, shortly after 11 a.m. ET. Jackson was in a hotel room in Milwaukee when he got the call from his agent, Mark Stevens, on Monday morning. He immediately hopped on a plane to

Big Talk to hold Southern Indiana trade show – Business First
Big Talk on Small Business, a radio show broadcast each morning from 10 to 11 a.m., on WKJK-AM 1080, will hold a small business trade show Monday, Nov. 16 at the 300 Spring Street building in Jeffersonville. The trade show will run from 9 a.m

First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend – Stockhouse
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp of Indiana, Inc. (OTCBB: FBPI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share, payable to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2009. The dividend will be paid on or about December 14, 2009. The

Indiana boy wins free scholarship with lucky penny – Indiana Daily Student
The Indiana State University Foundation passed out cards with pennies attached to them at a homecoming parade last month. The child who got a lucky blue penny could trade in the card for a free ISU scholarship. Second-grader Bobby Hetterscheidt said

Memorable trade about to get worse for Warriors – Inside Bay Area
INDIANAPOLIS Coach Don Nelson said before Wednesday’s game that the relationship between the Warriors and forward Stephen Jackson is irreconcilable and that his departure is imminent. “At some point,” Nelson said, “and I don’t know when, we have

New jobless claims unchanged, foreclosures rise – Sioux City Journal
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs. New jobless claims have fallen about 22 percent since spring. But companies

NEW: Ex-Gov. Kernan returning to Vietnam prison – Kokomo Tribune

NEW: Ex-Gov. Kernan returning to Vietnam prison – Kokomo Tribune
SOUTH BEND Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan is planning a trip to Vietnam next year, returning there for the first time since his release as a prisoner of war. Kernan and his wife will be hosts for a February tour that will include stops at the

Small-town library gets top rating – WLS
November 19, 2009 (NEW CARLISLE, Ind.) — A national magazine has rated a small town library in northern Indiana one of the nation’s best public libraries. The New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library was named a “Five-Star Library” in Library

Bright House Wraps Up Series Of HD Launches In Indiana – Multichannel Online
Bright House Networks wrapped a run of HD additions to its systems in Indiana during November that added 17 enhanced services over a 17-day period. As part of a run-up to offering 100 HD channels early in 2010, Bright House rolled out a new HD

Spencer, Tigers Advance to NIT Semifinals in New York – NewOrleans.Com
BATON ROUGE — Bo Spencer scored 28 and Storm Warren added 20 as the LSU men’s basketball team blew past Western Kentucky in the final three minutes to advance to next week’s NIT Season Tip-Off semifinal, 71-60, on Tuesday. LSU (3-0) used an 11-0 run

Over 1,000 attend Palin’s book signing – 14 WFIE
NOBLESVILLE, IN (AP) – Hundreds of people have lined up at stores in Fort Wayne and Noblesville in hopes of meeting Sarah Palin. About 700 people were already in line at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at a Meijer store in Fort Wayne where the 2008 Republican

Regulators Approve Heat Help – 6 News WRTV
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a plan Thursday that allows Vectren, Citizens Gas and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to reinstate natural gas rate discount programs that expired in May. But the IURC order requires the

Sarah Fisher: The Female Driver With the Most Indianapolis 500 Starts – CAR AND DRIVER

Sarah Fisher: The Female Driver With the Most Indianapolis 500 Starts – CAR AND DRIVER
At 19, she was the youngest driver at the time to compete in an IRL race (Texas, 1999) and has the most Indianapolis 500 starts (8) by a female driver. We talk with the 29-year-old racer. C/D : Growing up in Ohio, as an only child, you began racing

North Side’s Williams Picks Indianapolis – WANE-TV
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Click on the VIDEO tab to your left to see La’Voya’s signing and extended interview from Tuesday. North Side standout La’Voya Williams will play college volleyball at the University of Indianapolis, as the senior signed with

Aprimo Unveils Aprimo Marketing Studio – Providing – dBusinessNews.com
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aprimo Inc., a global provider of on-demand marketing software solutions, announced today its digital release of Aprimo marketing software, Aprimo Marketing Studio , a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution

The Ballad of Ballard – A Dramedy In One Scene (Indianapolis mayor) – Democratic Underground.com
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard sits in his office drinking a supersized, diet Mountain Dew while reading over a stack of papers. Two advisors lurk over him, one holding the Mayor’s Quarterpounder and the other holding his supersized order of fries

Lawmakers back in Indianapolis for ‘organization day’ – Evansville Courier-Press
INDIANAPOLIS As lawmakers returned to the Statehouse to meet in preparation for the 2010 session, Democratic Rep. Gail Riecken of Evansville made clear she plans to take another heavy swing at privatization within Indiana s human services

Indiana town bids farewell to Fort Hood victim – Fort Mill Times

Indiana town bids farewell to Fort Hood victim – Fort Mill Times
city to watch the funeral procession of a hometown soldier killed in the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting rampage. The crowds fell into solemn silence Saturday as police cars, members of the military and Indiana Patriot Guard motorcyclists escorted a

Norovirus blamed for closing Seymour school – Bedford Times-Mail
More than 100 students and two teachers at the Seymour Middle School Sixth Grade Center became sick from the norovirus and the school was closed on Nov. 6. Paul Ramsey of the Jackson County Health Department says precautions are being taken as the

Layoffs part of state’s effort to trim budget | – Evansville Courier-Press
INDIANAPOLIS The far-reaching effects of budget cuts that Gov. Mitch Daniels ordered in response to sagging state tax collections are becoming evident. The Indiana Department of Administration was the first to lay off workers 33 employees

Four workers hurt in blast at Beta Steel plant in Indiana – American Metal Market
Beta Steel Corp. executives expect melt shop operations to restart by the end of the week following a late Saturday night explosion that caused minor injuries to four workers. A slag explosion occurred in the plant’s melt shop around 10:15 p.m. on

Court weighs use of tests in sentencing – WLFI.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether judges should be able to determine how long someone goes to prison according to how many points the person scores on a standardized test. The issue before the court is the use of

Indiana Schools Jockeying For A Part Of Stimulus – WCPO
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s schools chief says the state will aggressively try to earn a piece of more than $4 billion in competitive federal stimulus grants for schools. The state has changed some education policies to get in line with requests

Pacers deliver on promise, beat Celtics 113-104 – Wave 3
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Danny Granger scored 29 points and Dahntay Jones added a season-high 25, helping the Indiana Pacers defeat the Boston Celtics 113-104 on Saturday night. Granger delivered on his promise from Wednesday night that the Pacers (4-3

Indiana holding money for Mellencamp, Larry Bird – 22 WSBT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana is holding about $385 million in its unclaimed property fund, some of which belongs to well-known Hoosiers like John Mellencamp and Larry Bird. The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers President Bird has $80 in

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