Monthly Archives: May 2011

Nadal into last eight, Djokovic gets semi-final pass (AFP)

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PARIS (AFP) – Five-time champion Rafael Nadal reached the French Open last eight on Monday as title rival Novak Djokovic enjoyed a major psychological boost when he was handed a free pass into the semi-finals. Top seed Nadal enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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Meyer, Stoops brothers: Get ready for name game (AP)

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

COLUMBUS, Ohio – No sooner had the ink dried on Jim Tressel’s resignation than speculation had already started about a successor as Ohio State’s coach. It’s got to be Urban Meyer, right? The Stoops brothers — Bob at Oklahoma and … Continue reading →

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Alameda County, Oakland work to ensure vulnerable youth have jobs this summer

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

It’s slim pickings for jobs in Oakland these days and that’s especially true for the city’s youth. But, despite the scarcity of public funds to help teens obtain jobs, youth advocacy organizations and government officials say they have been working … Continue reading →

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Canadians defend ‘no-gender’ baby

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

27 May 2011 Last updated at 15:02 ET Mr Stocker and Ms Witterick say the decision to keep Storm’s sex a secret was “a tribute to freedom” A Toronto couple are defending their decision to keep their infant’s sex a … Continue reading →

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NBA pushes into India with media deal (AFP)

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

MUMBAI (AFP) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) said Tuesday it was hoping to win more fans in India through a partnership with the country’s largest media company as it seeks to replicate its success in China. The NBA has … Continue reading →

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Guard, reserve jobs targeted

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

BY FRANCINE KNOWLES Business Reporter fknowles@suntimes.com May 30, 2011 12:18PM Reprints E-Mail Print

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Swine flu bug ‘missed by doctor’

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 May 2011 Last updated at 11:06 ET Bill Anderson died in hospital in Dunfermline in September 2009 A fatal accident inquiry into a Scottish swine flu death has heard the victim told his family his GP had diagnosed him … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s Reyes gets first win in almost three years (Reuters)

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

TORONTO (Reuters) – Toronto pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes celebrated his first win in nearly three years on Monday and avoided setting a Major League Baseball record for consecutive starts without a victory. Reyes had gone 28 starts since he last won … Continue reading →

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INVESTORS’ FOCUS: JOBS

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Stocks have trended lower all month due in part to economic indicators that show the U.S. economy is possibly slowing down. Click the chart for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The economy and jobs will be front and … Continue reading →

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Rested and ready, Bruins leave Boston (AP)

Written on May 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BOSTON – The date was Feb. 26, there were stars aplenty on both sides, and the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins met on “Hockey Night in Canada” in what turned out to be a dandy. Little did they know that … Continue reading →

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