Archive for February 22nd, 2010
Ready for an island getaway? Shutter' to think
In the eras of Shakespeare (”The Tempest”) and Daniel Defoe (”Robinson Crusoe”), travel to faraway islands was rare, difficult and idealized. (Neither Shakespeare nor Defoe ever traveled beyond Europe.)
But, notwithstanding painter Paul Gauguin’s getaway to idyllic Tahiti, Charles Darwin’s expedition to the Galapagos forever forged a link between islands and deadly mutations, as in [...]
Notre Dame tennis: ND upsets No. 1 Wildcats
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The 17th-ranked Notre Dame women’s tennis team recorded the biggest win in program history Sunday with a 5-2 victory over no. 1 Northwestern at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. It was the first time Notre Dame had ever beaten the [...]
Coke haka has Rugby Union fizzing
By KELLY BURNS – the Dominion Post
the New Zealand Rugby Union is exploring its legal rights after a troupe imitated the All Blacks by performing a haka for a Japanese Coca-Cola commercial.
the haka also upset Maori who said the portrayal was disrespectful and want the campaign stopped.
but while Coca-Cola [...]
Brazil's Ronaldo to retire next year
SAO PAULO — Double World Cup winner Ronaldo said on Monday he would retire from professional football at the end of next year but still had hopes of appearing for Brazil in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa in June.
The 33-year-old three-times world footballer of the year – widely regarded as one of [...]
Formula 1 – Campos secures new deal while USF1 still struggles
Completely opposite routes for the two new teams in Formula 1. Although both Campos Meta and USF1 have major financial problems, Campos has made a few steps forward in order to be ready to participate on the first Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain at March 14th. Carabante has taken full control of the [...]
Nokia, Apple Dispute Leads To Another Investigation
Acting on a complaint filed by Apple, the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday opened a patent-infringement investigation against Nokia, marking the latest tit-for-tat in dueling lawsuits between the smartphone makers.
The USITC, which voted in December to launch a similar investigation against Apple, said it would consider Apple’s request to bar from importation to the [...]
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