Juve's Matri returns to haunt Cagliari
ROME (AFP) – Alessandro Matri returned to haunt his former club Cagliari on Saturday when he scored twice in Juventus's 3-1 win.The victory ended a run of three straight defeats and eased the pressure on Juve coach Luigi Delneri.Matri's goals sandwiched a strike from Cagliari's Robert Acquafresca before Luca Toni scored a late clincher.It was…
J-Lo at Obama Super Bowl Party
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Actress and music diva Jennifer Lopez will top the bill at US President Barack Obama's annual Super Bowl party on Sunday, as the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers for the NFL championship.J-Lo will be joined by husband Marc Anthony at the White House party, also featuring top officials including…
Does Egypt prove Bush was right?
New York – George W. Bush said we could launch a wave of democratic reform in the Arab world by standing firm against tyranny. Does the uprising in Egypt vindicate him?Surprisingly, President Obama's handling of the Egypt revolt hasin Washington. Aover his predecessor's policies, and the specific question of whetherthe waves of popular uprisings in…
Companies ready to spend big again at Super Bowl
This Super Bowl is shaping up to be a blowout — for corporate America.Spending on hotel rooms, dining and entertainment during Super Bowl week is expected to top $200 million, beating the record from 2007 — before the recession made it taboo to throw lavish parties and treat clients to skyboxes. Much of the tab…
K.H. Moon Rejoins the Drucker Institute Board of Advisors
The Drucker Institute announced that K.H. Moon, the president of the New Paradigm Institute of Korea, has re-joined its Board of Advisors.Claremont, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2011 — The Drucker Institute announced that K.H. Moon, the president of the New Paradigm Institute of Korea, has re-joined its Board of Advisors.“We are delighted to have Mr.…
Woods seeks to jumpstart year at Torrey
LA JOLLA, California (AFP) – Torrey Pines might be just what Tiger Woods needs as he vies to end a 14-month victory drought.Woods launches his 2011 season in familiar territory on Thursday in the 5.8 million-dollar US PGA Tour event now known as the Farmers Insurance Open.Woods' six victories in the tournament include four in…
Harris and Phillips lead Xavier to another win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Amber Harris had 27 points and 12 rebounds and No. 7 Xavier overcame a slow start to beat Charlotte 82-61 on Saturday night.Ta'Shia Phillips added 22 points and 13 rebounds while Tyeasha Moss had 13 points for the Musketeers (16-2, 5-0 Atlantic-10), who won their sixth consecutive game.Shannon McCallum scored 23 points…
X-Series System Automation Package Offers Big Savings
A new family of central controls for industrial compressed air systems can be customized to your company’s needs, eliminating waste and offering savings on your energy bill and a short payback period. The X-Series System Automation Package, introduced by Ingersoll Rand, is offered through Process & Power, Inc.Memphis, TN (PRWEB) November 19, 2010 A new…
China, India CO2 Emissions Offset Decreases In US, UK, Japan
Carbon emissions from emerging countries China and India offset slight reductions in 2009, from industrialized nations like the U.S., U.K. and Japan.Inreported. Emissions fell in most developed countries: Japan's emissions fell by 11.8 percent, the U.S. by 6.9 percent, the U.K. by 8.6 percent and Germany by seven percent. In contrast, emissions rose 8 percent…
Two killed in Israeli fighter jet crash: media
JERUSALEM (AFP) – Rescue crews on Thursday recovered the bodies of two Israeli air force pilots killed when their F-16 jet crashed during a training mission in the country's south, media reports said.The military said it had recovered the black box from the fighter but declined to confirm reports the bodies had been found, still…