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BP top kill update
May 29th, 2010 • Headlines, World
Tags: Update
May 29 (Reuters) – BP’s (BP.L) “top kill” operation attempting to shut off the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well will carry on through Saturday and longer if the company’s engineers deem it necessary, a BP spokesman said. Read more »
Joe Sestak speaks out
May 29th, 2010 • Headlines, World
Tags: Joe Sestak
Congressman Joe Sestak says he spoke for less than a minute with former President Bill Clinton about an appointment meant to keep him out of Pennsylvania’s Senate primary. Sestak also says he never considered any position the White House was willing to offer to ease the way for Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary. Read more »
91 Freeway closure
May 29th, 2010 • Headlines, World
91 Freeway closure. The 91 Freeway was closed today due to a tanker explosion. The rig overturned in an eastbound lane in Corona at 10:30 this morning. The 91 Freeway reopened at 8:30 this evening. Read more »
Volcano erupts in Guatemala
May 29th, 2010 • Headlines, World
Tags: World
Volcano erupts in Guatemala
Volcanoes erupt in Ecuador, Guatemala. Guatemala’s capital was under a state of emergency and its airport closed Friday after the Pacaya volcano spewed black ash for miles in the southern part of the country.
Television reporter Anibal Archila who had been covering the eruption was found dead by colleagues after being caught in a blizzard of rocks and debris. Read more »
BP oil leak top kill
May 28th, 2010 • Headlines, World
Tags: BP oil leak, top kill
BP oil leak. BP began pumping mud into the Macondo well at 7pm BST yesterday – a procedure (slightly) more technically known as ‘top kill’.
This morning the oil company said things are going to plan with the latest attempt to stem the oil flow, or at least did not announce that anything is going wrong:
‘Top kill‘ operations continued over the night and are ongoing. There are no significant events to report at this time. BP will provide updates on progress as appropriate. Read more »
Toys ‘R’ Us Seeks $800 Million
May 28th, 2010 • Business, Headlines, World
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Toys ‘R’ Us Seeks $800 Million in Initial Offering by KKR, Bain. Toys “R” Us Inc., the retailer bought by buyout firms KKR & Co. and Bain Capital Partners LLC in 2005, said it plans to raise as much as $800 million in an initial public offering.
The largest U.S. toy store chain will use part of the proceeds to reduce debt, according to a filing today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Wayne, New Jersey-based company didn’t disclose how many shares it would seek to sell. Read more »
Eurovision Song Contest
May 28th, 2010 • Entertainment, World
Tags: Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest. Among the successful candidates from the second semi-final is Turkish rock band maNga, with “We Could Be the Same.”
Ireland’s Niamh Kavanagh won Eurovision in 1993. She is hoping the ballad “It’s for You” can do it for her again.
But, if emotion from the Emerald Isle leaves you cold, Romania’s rhythms might get your foot tapping. The catchy duet “Playing With Fire” is performed by Paula Seling & Ovi. Read more »
French Open 2010 Outfit
May 28th, 2010 • 1 comment Entertainment, Sports, World
Tags: French Open, Sports, Venus Williams
Venus Williams French Open 2010 Outfit Photos, Pictures, VIDEO. Tennis powerhouse Venus Williams wore a lingerie inspired outfit to the French Open…which, if you look at it in a certain way is quite appropriate. The Moulin-Rouge-esque outfit has created controversy, even though the tennis star isn’t as uncovered as she looks. Read more »
Queensbridge Ron Artest
May 28th, 2010 • Headlines, Sports, World
Tags: Queensbridge, Ron Artest
Ron Artest is only a simple-minded guy from the Queensbridge houses situated in Queens, NY having an ambition of redemption.
Growing up, Ron Artest and his household did not even have 2 cents to scratch together. So, he did not use put on the finest apparels, wear the newest J shoes, or play the latest computer games. All these are the things which the American youth just take for granted. Read more »
Gary Coleman in critical condition
May 28th, 2010 • 1 comment Entertainment, Headlines, World
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Gary Coleman in critical condition. Former Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman is said to be in a critical condition in hospital after reportedly injuring his head.
A spokeswoman for Utah Valley Regional Medical Center said the 42-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday but revealed no further details. Read more »