Ind. health inspectors find dead mice, droppings in kitchen areas of new Colts stadium
Health inspectors find dead mice at Colts stadium Ski Utah forecasts 3 percent growth in skier visitation days for 2009-10 season
Ski Utah predicts 3 percent growth in skier visits Travel briefs
Travel briefs 18th century-style coffeehouse opening at Colonial Williamsburg Procter & Gamble’s new CEO McDonald faces shareholders; seeks 1B more customers globallyCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co.’s new CEO wants to fire up growth by adding a billion new customers for products such as Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers around the globe over the next five years. Stoudemire returns, Suns use defense to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 in preseason openerPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Phoenix Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 on Tuesday night in their preseason opener. One benefit of US recession is the boon to consumers: America is on saleNEW YORK — There has never been a better time to be a consumer. America is on sale. Nike: No ‘contractual relationship’ with Michael Vick, just supplying productNEW YORK — Nike said Thursday it does not have a “contractual relationship” with Michael Vick, a day after the quarterback’s agent announced a deal with the manufacturer. Nike: No endorsement deal with Michael Vick, just suppliesNike says it does not have a “contractual relationship” with Michael Vick, a day after the quarterback’s agent announced a deal with the manufacturer. Delivery company UPS to join 2012 Olympic sponsorship to handle transportation, logisticsLONDON — UPS became the latest sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday, and the delivery company will manage the local organizing committee’s transportation and logistics over the next three years. No bull: Spanish matador to advertise gay-oriented energy drink in the ringMADRID — A little-known Spanish matador is breaking with a sacred tradition, agreeing to advertise on his cape while slaying bulls and endorse a soft drink that caters to gays. Product recalls: bicycles, amplifiers, saws and child trailersThe following recalls have been announced: — About 2,300 amplifiers, manufactured in the United States by Krell Industries LLC of Orange, Conn., because a failure can cause them to overheat. This poses a risk of burns or fires. The company has received 50 reports of overheated amplifiers. The amplifiers were sold by authorized dealers and audio equipment distributors around the country between January 1997 and February 2001. Details: by phone at 888-436-6055; by Web at www.krellonline.com or www.cpsc.gov. BSkyB posts solid 4th quarter profit as recession-hit consumers enjoy home entertainmentLONDON — Satellite TV service British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC posted a solid fourth-quarter net profit on Thursday as more consumers turned to home entertainment in the recession — drawing the company closer to its target of 10 million subscribers by 2010. General Mills to launch Wheaties developed with athletes like Peyton Manning, Kevin GarnettMINNEAPOLIS — Cereal maker General Mills is launching a new version of Wheaties it says is designed for athletes, with input from athletes such as NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and NBA star Kevin Garnett. NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike’s Jordan BrandNBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike’s Jordan Brand. Fabulous, dahling: Golf tries to go couture, but style’s in eye of the beholderTURNBERRY, Scotland — Wonder what Bruno thinks of John Daly’s look? USOC says IOC should be tuned in to Olympic network debuting after Vancouver GamesDENVER — The U.S. Olympic Committee’s venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement. Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. will become the first major cable TV operator to roll out wireless broadband outside of Wi-Fi hotspots as it launches the service in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, with at least three other cities to follow this year. Phelps picks up new endorsement with waterproof headphone makerSAN DIEGO — Michael Phelps has picked up a new endorsement since his three-month suspension ended. |