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Miami hangs on for double overtime victory over Aces WBB

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Junior Sara Dickey scored 25 points while freshman Kerri Gasper poured in 20, but Baleigh Reid scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Miami RedHawks to a 91-85 victory over the University of Evansville women’s basketball team on Monday evening at Millett Hall.

 

“I thought our kids played hard tonight.  Offensively, we had good rhythm and flow,” Aces head coach Oties Epps said.  “We were able to create a lot of good shots.  Defensively, we continue to improve our rotations from our full court press into a half-court defense.  In addition to this, we need to be more committed to being fundamentally sound and blocking out.”

 

“We gave ourselves some chances to win the game in regulation and in the first overtime and we will continue to build on the positive things from tonight.”

 

Dickey nailed five triples for the Purple Aces (0-2) and hit eight shots overall.  Gasper was 6-of-13 from the floor and hit four triples.  Camille Coleman recorded 17 points while Aaliyah Gaines finished the night with ten.  Reid paced the RedHawks (1-1) with her 29 while Ana Richter notched 19 and Leah Purvis recorded 17.

 

Down 2-0 in the opening minute, Camary Williams opened the scoring for the Purple Aces with a triple to give UE its first lead of the game at 3-2.  Evansville’s first four buckets of the night came via the long ball as a second trey of the night for Sara Dickey gave the Aces a 12-8 lead less than four minutes in.

 

Camille Coleman hit a layup with 36 ticks left in the first quarter to give UE its largest lead at 22-16 before Miami scored to make it a 22-18 game at the first break.  The second quarter was all RedHawks as they outscored UE by a 22-12 margin to take a 40-34 lead at the break.

 

Miami continued to lead throughout the third stanza as a triple gave them their largest lead at 54-45 with 19 ticks left in the period.  Laura Friday hit a jumper in the last two seconds to get UE back within seven.

 

Out of the 3rd quarter break, Evansville came out of the chute fast, going on an 11-2 run to take a 58-56 lead.  Dickey and Gasper each had a triple in the rally.  The lead for UE reached six at 66-60, but the RedHawks fought back as a Leah Purvis jumper tied it up at 69-69 with 17 seconds remaining.  The Aces did not get a shot off on the ensuing possession, sending the game to overtime.

 

In the first two possessions of the first OT, the teams traded 3-pointers, setting a tone for the extra session.  With 33 seconds left, the RedHawks hit a triple giving them a 79-76 edge.  Down to its last possession, UE countered as Dickey nailed one of her own and the game went into a second overtime period.

 

Back-to-back MU baskets saw them take an 85-81 lead in with 1:43 left in double overtime.  Evansville cut it to two on two occasions, but Miami had the late answer and held on for a 91-85 win.

 

Evansville played tough despite being outrebounded by a 57-27 tally.  Miami also finished with a 22-6 advantage on the offensive glass.  Four RedHawks notched seven or more boards.  The Aces finished the night shooting 41.8% while Miami shot 48.2%.

 

The trip through the state of Ohio continues for UE as they head to Cleveland State on Wednesday.  The Aces face the Vikings in a 6 p.m. CT contest.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD Daily Activity Report

Daily Off Topic Forum November 17, 2015

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Adopt A Pet

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Naomi is a 4-month-old female kitten! She’s been battling an upper respiratory infection, so she still has some eye gunk. But she will be good as new soon, and it will not affect her overall health! Her $50 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, first vaccines, and more. Her sister Jody was adopted weeks ago. Call (812) 426-2563 for adoption information. Photo by Big Plans Media.

 

Phone Calls Allegedly from Indiana State Police are “Spoof” Scam Calls

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The published public phone number of 812-867-2079 for the Indiana State Police in Evansville is reported to have been spoofed over the last 24 hours. A person notified the Indiana State Police this morning that he received a phone call from 812-867-2079 and the person calling identified himself as a police officer.  The caller further explained that he owed money to the Internal Revenue Service and that if he didn’t pay he would be arrested.  This is a common scam and Indiana State Police are NOT calling residents about their unpaid taxes.

As defined by TechTarget, call ID spoofing is a service that allows a caller to masquerade as someone else by falsifying the number that appears on the recipient’s caller ID display.  Just as email spoofing can make it appear that a message came from any email address the sender chooses.  Caller ID spoofing can make a call appear to come from any phone number the caller wishes.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind everyone that the IRS Scam is still very active and to following these simple safety tips from the IRS:

The Internal Revenue Service will NEVER:

  • Call to demand immediate payment, nor will they call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill.
  • Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed.
  • Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card.
  • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
  • Threaten to bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.

AG Zoeller: IRS imposter scam, spoofing among top 2015 phone scam trends

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Next Do Not Call list sign-up deadline is Nov. 17

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said nearly 1,300 complaints were filed with his office this year about the IRS imposter scam, making it the most common telephone privacy complaint of 2015. Phone scams offering credit services and tech support services are the second and third most common complaints this year.

In the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposter scam, callers claim to be with the IRS and demand immediate payment of past-due taxes. Scammers might threaten arrest and jail time if the payment is not received immediately, and usually request that the money be paid back though the purchase of pre-paid cards.

The IRS imposter scam is among several imposter scams that have emerged this year in which callers pretend to be a legitimate entity and give a false impression of authority to scam Hoosiers out of their hard earned money, Zoeller said. The way they are able to do this, he said, is by Caller ID spoofing where the caller falsifies the telephone number and/or name relayed as the Caller ID information to mimic the identity of someone else.

Members of the public who are targeted by the IRS imposter scam should hang up on the caller immediately and file a complaint with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at TIGTA.gov or with the Attorney General’s Office at www.IndianaConsumer.com.

More than 3,000 Hoosiers complained to the Attorney General’s Office about unwanted calls this year.

Zoeller said the best way for people to know whether a call they are receiving is a scam is by registering their number on the Do Not Call list. Legitimate companies will not call numbers on the Do Not Call list, so if someone is on the list and is receiving unsolicited contact, it is likely a scam.

The next quarterly deadline to register cellular and landline residential phone numbers on the Do Not Call list is midnight EST on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The updated list will take effect Jan. 1, 2016.

“With Caller ID spoofing and other deceptive tactics, it is easy for fraudsters to convince people they are someone legitimate, even a government agency,” Zoeller said. “The best protection against phone scams is simply not do any type of business or give out personal information over the phone unless you initiate the call yourself.”

To sign up or to confirm a number is on the Do Not Call list, visit www.IndianaConsumer.com or call 1.888.834.9969. Consumers do not need to re-register unless their address has changed. To achieve compliance with Indiana law, telemarketing companies may obtain a copy of the list from the Attorney General’s Office.

Avoid getting scammed over the phone by following these tips:

  • Don’t let a telephone solicitor pressure you to make an immediate decision.
  • Ask for a caller’s contact information and tell them you will call them back. Verify that the number they give you is tied to a legitimate company or agency by doing your own research.
  • Know that most government entities, including the IRS, will not initiate contact over the phone. Additionally, they will never ask you for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the phone.
  • Do not wire any money or make payments over the phone unless you have independently verified the caller.
  • Check unfamiliar companies with the AG’s Office or the Better Business Bureau before agreeing to a purchase.
  • Hang up on recorded message calls or “robocalls.” Don’t press any numbers.

Additionally, Zoeller urged Hoosiers to take advantage of available call-blocking options to help stop scam calls. The Attorney General’s Office created a non-exhaustive, call-blocking reference sheet to inform the public about available options and encourage development of new options. This reference sheet outlines different call-blocking applications and information about each option, including who is able to use it, the cost, benefits, weaknesses and how to get it.

People who receive an unwanted call or are targeted by a phone scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office by visiting www.IndianaConsumer.com or calling 1.800.382.5516.

Governor Pence Suspends Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Indiana

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Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement:

 

“In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris, effective immediately, I am directing all state agencies to suspend the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana pending assurances from the federal government that proper security measures have been achieved. Indiana has a long tradition of opening our arms and homes to refugees from around the world but, as governor, my first responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of all Hoosiers. Unless and until the state of Indiana receives assurances that proper security measures are in place, this policy will remain in full force and effect.”

 

The Refugee Resettlement Office in the Division of Family Resources in the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) administers the Syrian resettlement program.

 

France Weeps

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CHRIS BOTTI LIVE AT VICTORY THEATRE VICTORY THEATRE

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SUNDAY, APRIL 17 AT 6 PM.
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Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop muisc and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th Grammy Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.

Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. Hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year, the trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy.

Impressions, Botti’s 2012 Columbia Records and Grammy winning release, is the latest in a stellar parade of albums- With Impressions and the albums that preceded it, Chris Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world.

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING

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MEETING AGENDA

Friday, November 20, 2015

1:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  2. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 9th  (Brooks, Hegeman, and Cook)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Yes
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER PROGRESS REPORTS:
    1. Sgt. Sam Smtih – FTO program – 4 officers in Field Training
  1. APPLICANTS: 15-181
  1. APPLICANT PROCESS: Review and approve amendments to EPD employment application and instructions for next application process. (Tabled from November 9th meeting)
  1. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:  Officer Robert Waller – for actions taken on a child abuse case beginning in 2012 and concluding in 2014.
  1. NEW BUSINESS:  Discussion of pending litigation regarding former officer Steven Hicks.
  1. REMINDERS: Next meeting is Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT
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