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Book settlement of google needs rewrite
Written on 21 Sep, 2009 at 0:02 in Technology | viewed times | 0 Comments
The U.S. Department of Justice late Friday urged the court overseeing Google’s book search settlement with authors and publishers to reject the settlement in its current form, although it strongly hinted that the parties are flexible on certain provisions. “As presently... (Continue reading)
Tribute of Patrick Swayze in north carolina town
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 23:53 in Entertainment | viewed times | 0 Comments
Following the death of Patrick Swayze, a free memorial will be held at Firefly Cove, which represented the movie’s Camp Chimney Rock and those who attend are asked to make a contribution toward the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Patrick... (Continue reading)
Floyd Mayweather still no. 1
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 23:38 in Entertainment | viewed times | 0 Comments
Floyd Mayweather Jr is still no 1. Without dipping my toe into the message boards and other fan forums out there since the final bell of his fight with Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday night/Sunday morning, I can pretty much assume that... (Continue reading)
Muslims around the world celebrate the Eid
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 17:47 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Muslims around the world woke up Sunday and welcomed the end of a long month of fasting with hearty greetings of “Eid Mubarak,” or happy festivities. The faithful were ushering in Eid al-Fitr — three days of celebrations that Muslims mark... (Continue reading)
President Obama faces critical moment
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 21:09 in Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments
President Obama returned to the White House from his summer break on Sunday determined to jump-start his struggling presidency by reasserting command of the health care debate and recalibrating expectations that some advisers believe got away from him. With his honeymoon... (Continue reading)
Barak Obama’s rating declines among whites
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 21:01 in World News | viewed times | 0 Comments
New surveys showing steep declines in Obama’s approval ratings among whites — including Democrats and independents — who were crucial elements of the diverse coalition that helped elect the country’s first black president. Among white Democrats, Obama’s job approval rating has... (Continue reading)
Hollywood movie The Final Destination 4 in top of the North American box office
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 16:26 in Entertainment | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Final Destination, the horror 3d movie is top of the North American box office for a 2nd week, holding off competition from romantic comedy All About Steve. The thriller, the fourth movie in the Final Destination franchise, took $12.4m The Final... (Continue reading)
Rafael Nadal moves to 4th round of us open 2009
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 15:09 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments
Rafael Nadal moves to 4th round of us open 2009. The hard courts of Flushing are the worst surface for his fragile knees and erratic movements, not to mention Nadal’s inherent inability to take it down a gear when his body’s... (Continue reading)
Isner upsets Roddick in five-set thriller
Written on 6 Sep, 2009 at 22:40 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments
John Isner defeated Andy Roddick, 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 5-7, 7-6. It’s the biggest upset so far in the men’s draw. Roddick, the No. 5 seed and top American male, ends another Grand Slam with disappointment, albeit much earlier than most would’ve... (Continue reading)
Holywood movie review- Extract
Written on 6 Sep, 2009 at 22:33 in Entertainment | viewed times | 0 Comments
Writer/director Mike Judge’s latest film, Extract, is loaded with unlikeable characters doing silly, irresponsible things. However, if Extract was half as funny as Judge’s Office Space, I could forgive its characters’ shortcomings and its lame plot. But Extract can’t... (Continue reading)