Photos from 08-15-2008

Netherlands soccer players warm up in heavy rain during a training session in Shanghai, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Netherland will face Argentina in a Beijing 2008 Olympic men's quarterfinal soccer match in Shanghai on Saturday, Aug. 16. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Netherlands' Urby Emanuelson, second from right, and his teammates warm up in heavy rain during a training session in Shanghai, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Netherland will face Argentina in a Beijing 2008 Olympic men's quarterfinal soccer match in Shanghai on Saturday, Aug. 16. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Jason Turner of the United States shoots during mens 10 meter air pistol final round at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. The bronze medal is this event now goes to Turner, after North Koream shooter Kim Jong Su failed a doping test Friday Aug. 15. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
United States' Keli Smith, right, and New Zealand's Kayla Sharland battle for the ball during the field hockey competitions at the Olympic Hockey Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Athletes compete in a first round heat of the 3000m steeplechase during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/David Phillip)
United States' Michael Phelps reacts as he wins gold in the final of the men's 100-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Athletes competing in the men's 20km walk cool down as they pass under a shower during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
United States' Rachel Dawson, right, and New Zealand's Jaimee Claxton battle for the ball during the field hockey competitions at the Olympic Hockey Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. USA won 4-1. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Hanna Thompson, left, and Emily Cross, right, of the USA react after defeating Poland 31-30 in the quarterfinal of women's team foil at fencing during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
USA's Todd Rogers falls during a beach volleyball match against Switzerland at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
United States' Tiffany Snow, left, celebrates a goal with teammate Kayla Bashore during their women's field hockey match against New Zealand at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Aman Sharma)
Gold medalist United States' Michael Phelps reacts during the presentation ceremony for the men's 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Hyleas Fountain of U.S. competes inthe women's heptathlon long jump during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/David Phillip)
United States' Dara Torres starts to a women's 50-meter freestyle semi-final during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek )
Talent On Parade National Junior Vocalist Champion Jennifer Mlott of Indianapolis holds her trophy after winning the title in Branson, Missouri. Jennifer sang "Angel of Music" from the Phantom of the Opera to win the title. Jennifer trains at Dance Magic Performing Arts in Indianapolis. ( Photo submitted by Lynne Mlott )
Abby Wood from Noblesville sings "Some Kind Of Wonderful" won "Reserve Grand Champion" in the Senior Vocal Solo division at the Hamilton County Fair Youth Talent Show. ( Photo submitted by Lynne Mlott )
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Celine Dion performs to a capacity crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Friday Aug. 15, 2008. This is the first of several concerts on her "Taking Chances" tour. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)
Cassidy Ferrer from Westfield competed and won the "Reserve Grand Champion" title for Junior Vocal Solo at the Hamilton County Fair Youth Talent Show in Noblesville. ( Photo submitted by Lynne Mlott )
Brebeuf and Plainfield scrimmage at Plainfield on Aug. 15, 2008. No. 50 is JT Owens, a Brebeuf senior. ( Photo submitted by Cindy Kenworthy )
A HUMAN THING ( Photo submitted by Donn Frizzi )
Kaitlin Knapek, 3, of Cincinnati, enjoys a ride on a giant rocking horse Friday, August 15, 2008, in the Purdue-sponsored Pioneer Our Land Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair. Today was "Purdue Day" at the fair.
Megan Hobson, 9, of Brownsburg, enjoys the mist from a cooling unit at the Indiana State Fair.
State Fair worker Bruce Bauer spits his cricket as he participates in the Purdue University sponsored "Cricket Spitting Contest" Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Indiana State Fair. Bauer was the 2004 champion in the event.
A Belgian draft horse is led to the show arena at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, August 15, 2008. STEVE HEALEY/THE STAR
Summer Bledsoe, 11, of Indianapolis, spits her cricket as she participates in the Purdue University sponsored "Cricket Spitting Contest" Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Indiana State Fair. Today was "Purdue Day" at the fair. STEVE HEALEY/THE STAR
Jayden Whitaker, 4, of Indianapolis, attacks a giant snow cone while visiting the Indiana State Fair, Friday.
Purdue entomology professor Tom Turpin, in jacket, officiates the Purdue University sponsored "Cricket Spitting Contest"
Two-year-old Ross Pumphrey of Seymour, rides high atop his grandfather's work horse in the pioneer village area of the Indiana State Fair, Friday, August 15, 2008. Pumphrey's grandfather, Kenneth Pumphrey, leading the horse, uses the animal to power a sorghum press.
Visitors crowd the Purdue Main Street display at the Indiana State Fair Friday.
Dead crickets wait for participants in the Purdue University sponsored "Cricket Spitting Contest" Friday.
Siblings Andrew, 6, left, Benjamin, 11, Mary Bea, 4, Patrick, 10, and Nicholas Sowinski, 8, show their Purdue spirit Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Indiana State Fair. The masks were being distributed at the Main Street displays set up as part of "Purdue Day" at the fair.
Visitors to the Purdue Main Street display at the Indiana State Fair file under the welcome arch.
The Purdue Alumni Band performed several numbers at the Purdue Pep Rally on Purdue Day.
Katie Wheeler, 6, of Indianapolis, pretends to drive a mini "Baja Buggy" Friday, August 15, 2008, at the Indiana State Fair. The buggy, built by senior Purdue engineering students, was part of the Main Street displays.
"Silver Twins" Sara and Chellie Zou get ready for their performance to the music of the Purdue Alumni Band at the Purdue Pep Rally on Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair. The two will be sophomores at Purdue this fall.
Purdue entomology professor Arwin Probansha uses a kazoo to signal the start of the cockroach races Friday.
"Silver Twins" Sara and Chellie Zou practice their routine in preparation for the Purdue Pep Rally.
Purdue entomology graduate student Tabatha Carroll leads the audience in cheers at the start of the cockroach races Friday, August 15, 2008, in the Purdue-sponsored Pioneer Our Land Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair. The cockroach races were put on by the Purdue entomology department.
"Silver Twins" Sara and Chellie Zou pose after their performance at the Purdue Pep Rally.
Giant cockroaches participate in a mini tractor pull Friday.
Jerry Ryan, a 1982 Purdue alumnus, sings along as the Purdue Alumni Band plays the fight song at the Purdue Pep Rally.
The mellophone section of Purdue Alumni Band performs at the Purdue Pep Rally on Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair.
Beth Smart, a member of the Reamer Club, sits in the Boilermaker Xtra Special No. 6, which the group is responsible for taking care of at the Purdue Pep Rally on Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair.
"Silver Twins" Sara and Chellie Zou perform to the music of the Purdue Alumni Band at the Purdue Pep Rally.
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook explained, with a touch of humor and light-hearted tone, the meaning of the color yellow to those in attendance Friday evening at the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball. The mayor is impaired with color blindness making the color yellow a very visible color for him to see. The backpack he's known to carry, his vehicle, and even his house are all yellow. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
The wine glasses were wrapped with a bright yellow ribbon at the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball Friday evening, August 15, 2008.(DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook explained, with a touch of humor and light-hearted tone, the meaning of the color yellow to those in attendance Friday evening at the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball. The mayor is impaired with color blindness making the color yellow a very visible color for him to see. The backpack he's known to carry, his vehicle, and even his house are all yellow. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
Yellow cakes were used as centerpieces at the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball Friday evening, August 15, 2008. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
With a pale yellow napkin holding it tight, the program for the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball in Westfield was placed at each seat Friday evening, August 15, 2008. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
Barry Herring, Indianapolis, wore a yellow bow tie Friday evening, Augst 15, 2008, to the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball in Westfield (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
Jim Peyton, Westfield, wore his brightly colored tie and shirt Friday evening, August 15, 2008, to the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball in Westfield. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook chats with friends and supporters at the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball Friday evening, August 15, 2008. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
With a touch of yellow on their evening wear, Julie Sole, Westfield, left, Rosy Oshry, Fishers, and Tara Marshall, Anderson, chat during the Inaugural Mayor's Yellow Tie Ball Friday evening, August 15, 2008. (DOUG McSCHOOLER/for The Star)
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