PRO HOCKEY: Thoughts against Vs. (The Patriot Ledger) ? If the NHL is disappointed in TV ratings and the failure of Versus to deliver the goods (Monday night hockey during the NFL season - now there?s a sure ratings winner), why not lift a web page from the New York Islanders? book?...more...Budhia Singh sports black badge in protest (Calcutta News) Orissa's five-year-old 'marathon kid' Budhia Singh sported a black badge as he along with his mother and coach continued with a protest sit-in for the second day Thursday against the state government disallowing him to proceed on a 500-km walk to Kolkata....more... Maven: Don't Let the Facts Get in the Way (TheStreet.com) The business press had a field day this week, forcing non-stories down our throats. ...more... The latest news & announcements about Windows-powered devices ... (WindowsForDevices) May 29, 2007 ? A new book on the .NET Micro Framework is now available for pre-order from Amazon.com. Although Embedded Programming with the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework is a couple of months late, a complete chapter is currently available online....more... Vishal Retail to raise Rs 110 cr via IPO (Business Standard India) Vishal Retail, which operates 50 Vishal Mega Mart stores across the country, seeks to raise Rs 110 crore through an initial public offering to fund its expansion plans....more... Budhia protests for 57 hours (Calcutta News) Five-year-old Budhia Singh, who set a record by running 65 km last year, sat on protest here for 57 hours after being prevented from walking about 500 km -- all the way to Kolkata....more... Sport (Times of Malta) Monaco GSSE 2007 - Sailing - Double delight for Borg brothers - Valhmor Camilleri Optimist and Laser sailors provided a timely boost for the Maltese Olympic Committee on the penultimate day of the 2007 GSSE with two gold medals and a silver after sailing competitions......more... `Ruffian' movie recalls pre-Barbaro racing tragedy (MSNBC) LOS ANGELES (AP) -Before Barbaro, there was Ruffian....more... Have cyberfriend, will travel (Daily Telegraph) The internet is bursting with potential travel companions ? but what happens when you make them a reality? Suzy Bennett finds out....more... |