Articles Archive for June 2011
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Tiger Woods, the former top golfer in the world will not return into the professional golf course until he gets completely fit. The golfer is no longer using walking boot, razor or crutches, but it’s been 47 days since he had hit a golf shot. Recently, he met with some of the journalists and stated that he is not sure when he will resume practicing, leave apart starting in a tournament.
According to Woods, he will not just show up in a tournament, rather he will play to win that tournament. …
Entertainment, Headline »
NBC’s new singing contest “The Voice” has got its first winner. Javier Colon, the soulful crooner is the lucky guy. But, the price of $100000 just did not come out of luck only, but Colon’s consecutive spectacular performances helped him on his way to the crown. Apart from the prize money, Colon will also sign a recording contract.
Colon overcame the 3 other finalists: Vicci Martinez, Dia Frampton & Beverly McClellan in the finals. The margin between Colon and 2nd placed Dia was of a slim 2%. After the announcement was …
Business, Featured »
Bank of America Corp. is expecting a loss of $20 billion as the bank comes to a settlement with the mortgage bond investors. This loss will mark the 2nd quarter that ends with loss for the bank. The bank officials were trying to come into an agreement with the mortgage bond investors from October, 2010 and the bank shares saw an increase after the settlement news was announced.
Brian Moynihan, the chief executive of Bank of America is currently working to go past the mortgage crisis that the bank faced earlier. …
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They named it after Panda (I know it is the last name of the engineer - blah, blah, blah), but don’t you think a “Kraken Update” would be a more accurate term? I overheard this one on the Google webmasters forum where people are still in the dark about all the things happenning nowadays to organic rankings. Remember the Clash of The Titans? The Kraken was not an everyday thing – it was a pretty involved process – the virgins had to be ready, the ceremony had to be followed, etc. Just like these new Google updates which …
Headline, Sports »
The Taliban attack in the Inter-Continental hotel, one of the most modern and famous hotels of Afghanistan, has finally ended. The assault lasted for more than 5 hours and killed at least 19 people. Those 19 people include the 8 Taliban gunmen and the pattern of this attack will surely keep the Afghan administration under its toes.
Incidentally, only a week ago, Barack Obama, the US President announced that US will start withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan soon and the security responsibilities will be handed to the Afghan Government. However, this …
Entertainment »
The “Ugly Betty” has got married! The 27 year old actor America Ferrera, from the famous US television show has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams. The news was confirmed by one of Ferrera’s representatives. The wedding was attended only by the family members & close friends of the couple and it was nothing more than an intimate setting.
America Ferrera who has received huge accolades for her role in “Ugly Betty,” has been no short of awards either. She has received Golden Globe, Emmy and Screen …
Featured, Sports »
Terrell Owens will be ready for the upcoming season of NFL. The news was confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus who is currently working as Owens’ agent. The 37 year old star who played his last season with Cincinnati Bengals had torn his anterior cruciate ligament earlier, for which he had to undergo a surgery on April, 2011.
Recently, rumors started spreading regarding Owens’ retirement from NFL. However, Rosenhaus has rubbished all those and he stated that Owens has not even discussed retirement with him once. Incidentally, two former teammates of Owens spoke …
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River Plate, the fallen giant of Argentine Football is looking forward to get back its glory. The club officials have appointed 37 year old Matias Almeyda as the new manager. Almeyda has replaced Juan Jose Lopez who coached the team in the entire 2010 season. Daniel Passarella, the President of River Plate club issued a statement following the announcement of manager change and welcomed the new manager. He also praised Lopez’s dignified manner of leaving the club.
River Plate, which has won the Argentine national championship for a record 33 times, …
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Myanmar Government which is backed by the country’s military has deported Michelle Yeoh, the famous Hollywood actress after Yeoh came to Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. Yeoh wanted to prepare for her portrayal of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winning pro-democracy leader of the Asian country. Incidentally, Yeoh is all set to play Suu Kyi in “The Lady”, a movie to be directed by Luc Besson.
Yeoh arrived in Yangon on 22nd June only to be deported the very same day. According to some officials, Yeoh is on …
Games »
Video game developing companies will surely find joy in it! US Supreme Court has ruled out the ban that Californian Government imposed on selling or renting of violent video games to kids. 2 of the panel members voted on behalf of the ban, whereas 7 others opposed the same. According to Supreme Court, Government lacks the authority to restrict children from viewing or using something.
The verdict was celebrated by Video game developing companies all over US. According to Supreme Court, the California ban was also violating First Amendment of US …
