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12 Jun 2011
Fit again after the toughest injury layoff of her career, Venus Williams insisted on Saturday that a sixth Wimbledon title is well within her reach despite more than four months off the circuit. The...
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10 best iPhone and iPad photo editing apps 22 Jun 2011
TechRadar Whether you're an occasional snapper or an enthusiast, the App Store is full of apps to help you take photos and to cater for almost everything you could want to do with your pictures once they're in your camera roll. There are hundreds of one-shot apps that apply a specific effect, others that enable you to manipulate pictures of your friends in weird and wonderful ways, and...
F1 remembers Fangio at 100th anniversary 22 Jun 2011
m&c; Berlin - Michael Schumacher shed a few tears when he matched Juan Manuel Fangio's five Formula One world titles in 2002, but at the same time he was well aware that their achievements can not really be compared. 'I can never reach what he achieved then,' said Schumacher when he reached the milestone at the French Grand Prix. Schumacher went on to eclipse Fangio's mark with a...
What trophy wives need most is a core of steel 22 Jun 2011
London Evening Standard Middle age holds no fears for me: I have just seen the fabulous Catherine Deneuve in the equally fabulous French comedy film Potiche - a screen offering to make us all look forward to our early dotage. Deneuve is the trophy wife of the film's title, who suddenly emerges from the villa-bound bourgeois life to become head of her husband's umbrella factory, after he has roused the...
The Columbus Dispatch A decision by Ohio State University not to investigate dozens of cars purchased by athletes and their family members might close the door on learning whether players received improper benefits in violation of NCAA rules. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles reported yesterday that there were no dealer paperwork irregularities on 25 vehicle purchases it examined. But the BMV did...
Chelsea appoint Villas-Boas as manager 22 Jun 2011
The Independent Chelsea this morning confirmed the appointment of former Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager. The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club after resigning from his post with Porto yesterday. A statement on the Chelsea website read: "Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in...
Serena in tears after Wimbledon win 22 Jun 2011
Yahoo Daily News LONDON (AFP) – Defending champion Serena Williams broke down in tears as she made an emotional Wimbledon return on Tuesday while Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova barely broke sweat. Four-time winner Williams, watched by US pop superstar Diana Ross and England's Ashes-winning cricketers in the Royal Box, battled past Frenchwoman Aravane Rezai 6-3, 3-6,...
Villas Boas confirmed as Chelsea boss 22 Jun 2011
Irish Times Soccer:�Chelsea this morning confirmed the appointment of former Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager after paying a Euro15 million buyout clause yesterday. The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club after resigning from his post with Porto. A...
News Quiz | June 22, 2011 22 Jun 2011
The New York Times See what you know about the news below. To prepare, you might scan the articles or summaries on today’s paper. E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Previous Post Test Yourself | Math, June 22, 2011 Next Post A Prankster’s Life Is Cut Short Add your comments... Your Name Required Your E-mail Required, will not be published...
Test Yourself | Math, June 22, 2011 22 Jun 2011
The New York Times Test your math skills with today’s question, created by Bobson Wong at Math for America from the article “A Labor of Wonder: Mapping 19,993 Trees in Central Park.” After you’ve clicked “submit answer,” more information will appear. Use our questions for test prep or just for fun. Find more here: English-language question archive Math question...
Amelias Magazine As his Design Museum exhibition draws to a close meet Wim Crouwel on Twitter, as he answers questions live on the Design Museum twitter feed on Thursday 23rd June between 4-4.30pm Written by Amelia Gregory For those of you who have not yet been to the Wim Crouwel exhibition there is still a brief chance to catch this wonderful show at the Design Museum. This Dutch designer is...
