Monthly Archives: May 2010
Nadal surges past Bellucci into quarter-finals
Nadal surges past Bellucci into quarter-finals Rafael Nadal snuffed out the threat of Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci Monday, winning 6-2 7-5 6-4 to safely avoid any repeat of last year’s shock fourth-round exit at the French Open. Read more on Reuters … Continue reading
Stosur takes out Henin at French Open
Stosur takes out Henin at French Open Sam Stosur deposed claycourt queen Justin Henin in stunning fashion by overpowering the darling of Roland Garros 2-6 6-1 6-4 at the French Open. Read more on Brisbane Times
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale — TV Review
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale — TV Review Although this documentary provides some sense of the underlying reasons for John Cazale’s legacy, it never reaches deep enough. Read more on The Hollywood Reporter
Smoke from Canada fire blankets North Country
Smoke from Canada fire blankets North Country Countless people have spent the better part of this holiday weekend outside, but a series of fires in Eastern Canada make for a hazy and smoky Memorial Day in the North Country. As … Continue reading
Baseball. Cal Baseball Named to 2010 NCAA Tournament Field
Baseball. Cal Baseball Named to 2010 NCAA Tournament Field NCAA Norman Regional Central The Cal baseball team (29-23) has received an at-large berth into the 2010 NCAA Baseball Tournament and will compete in the Norman, Okla. Regional, hosted June 4-7 … Continue reading
Oil Slick Heading for Mississippi, Alabama Coasts
Oil Slick Heading for Mississippi, Alabama Coasts Government forecasters say oil from the spill in the Gulf of Mexico could threaten the coasts of Mississippi and Alabama this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says those states could see … Continue reading
Schumer Wants to Slow Exodus of US Call Centers
Schumer Wants to Slow Exodus of US Call Centers Schumer introducing legislation meant to slow the exodus of US call centers with fees United States – Senate – Government – Legislative Branch – Members Read more on ABC News
4G wireless: It’s fast, but outstripped by hype
4G wireless: It’s fast, but outstripped by hype NEW YORK — Cell phone companies are about to barrage consumers with advertising for the next advance in wireless network technology: “4G” access. Read more on San Jose Mercury News
India’s economy grows at fastest pace in 2 years
India’s economy grows at fastest pace in 2 years A rebound in manufacturing and recovering farm output drove India’s quarterly economic growth to 8.6 percent, the best in two years as Asia’s third-largest economy returns to pre-crisis levels of expansion. … Continue reading
Honda Motor hoping to resume output after strike
Honda Motor hoping to resume output after strike Honda Motor Co. said Monday that it hopes to resume stalled production at its auto factories in southern China by tomorrow following a strike at a crucial parts plant. Read more on … Continue reading