Mark Lee Quits Gucci

Gucci CEO Mark Lee has announced that he is resigning from his position as of Dec 31, 2008, despite having achieved considerable growth and success over the past 3 years with the respected luxury fashion house. "Lee...

Bleak outlook for Europe's toads

According to new research, more than half of all amphibians (frogs, toads and newts) living in Europe could go extinct within 40 years as a result of  climate change, diseases and habitat destruction. Most of...

Sachin will play Australia series

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India has clarified that Sachin Tendulkar will be available for the India-Australia Test series. Tendulkar injured his elbow during the third and final Test in Sri Lanka last...

Warships surround Somali pirates

The Somali pirates being confronted by a coalition of the worlds' navies off the Africa coast have been surrounded by three warships: one Russian, one American, and one unknown. "Somali pirates aboard a ship carrying...

China Performs Its First Spacewalk

An article from Barbara Demick of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that China has performed its first spacewalk. The spacewalk lasted 15 minutes and made china the third country in history to conduct a spacewalk....

Statement Of September 11th Advocates Regarding The Release Of The NIST Final...

"September 11th Advocates" are "the Jersey Girls", the victim's family members whose lobbying efforts are the reason there was even the 9/11 Commission 441 days after the attacks. 70% of the Family Steering...

Japan party set to choose new PM

Japan is set to elect a new Prime Minister. The outspoken former foreign minister Taro Aso is most likely to take over the reins from Yasuo Fukuda, who suddenly quit this month leaving a policy vacuum as the economy...

India out of Davis Cup

"Romania retained their place in the Davis Cup World Group after forging to an unassailable 3-1 lead in the play-off with India here on Sunday. With a 2-1 overnight advantage victory was assured when Romania’s Victor Hanescu defeated Prakash Amritraj, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1....

Sachin pulls out of Irani trophy

"Sachin Tendulkar on Friday has opted out of the Irani Trophy to be played from September 24 in Baroda. He ruled himself out of the Rest of India squad after Indian team’s physio advised him more rest for his injured elbow. However, he will be available for India’s first...

NY State Fair butter sculpture to be turned into biodiesel fuel

The NY State Fair opened today, and after the fair ends this year's butter sculpture will be turned into biodiesel fuel for the first time.   "This year's New York State Fair has brought something new to...

Protesters Wreak Havoc At Casey Anthony Home

The case of Casey Anthony, the Florida mom who is suspected in the death of her child, seems to be getting more bizarre and more volatile. Protestors have been gathering outside the woman's parents' house, and he says they've been throwing rocks, forcing him to engage in...

Lucky, Huskers Rev Up Ground Game

The Nebraska Cornhuskers did something on Saturday that they haven't done all year - run the ball effectively. Behind Marlon Lucky's 103 rushing yards, the Huskers steamrolled past the New Mexico St. Aggies, piling...

India A vs Australia A: Match rained out

"The third and final day of the cricket match between India A and Australia A was washed out due to rain at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium on Thursday. The match ended in a draw without a ball being bowled on successive days. Australia were 82 for three after three...

Sachin fit to play Irani tie

"Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar will play in the five-day Irani Trophy match against Ranji Trophy champions Delhi at Baroda from September 24 to 28. The master blaster, who did not play in the just concluded One-Day series in Sri Lanka due to the elbow injury during the...

Mahindra United win Durand Cup

"An extra-time goal by substitute Thoi Singh helped Mahindra United beat defending champions Churchill Brothers 3-2 in an exciting title-clash and help win a third Durand Cup title on Sunday."

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