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Euro Rises on Flash CPI Data, Canadian Dollar Pressured After 1st Quarter GDP Comes in Very Weak
31.05.2008 00:23
actionforex.com
In the US, both personal incomes and spending were up 0.2%, matching forecasts and slower than in March. US consumers, just like in Japan and Germany, are feeling the pinch of higher prices and are spending less.
World
E-commerce
USD Firms against Majors
31.05.2008 00:23
actionforex.com
The dollar relinquished some of its earlier gains versus the majors, initially strengthening to 1.5463 against the euro before settling back near the 1.5550-region. The greenback also remains firm versus the yen, maintaining its gains above the 105-level near 3-month highs just beneath 105.80.
World
E-commerce
New insect repellent last three times longer
31.05.2008 00:16
telegraph.co.uk
Scientists discover chemical repellents that work three times longer than DEET, the current industry-standard chemical. Roger Highfield reports.
Great Britain
Science & Education
Celtics 89, Pistons 81: Strong Finish Helps Celtics Oust Pistons
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
The Celtics made play upon play in the fourth quarter in a decisive charge led by Kevin Garnett to earn a trip to the N.B.A. finals for the first time since 1987.
World
Basketball
What’s Next for Spurs Is Age-Old Question
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
The Spurs will remain a force because of their All-Star threesome, but they will fall short again without changes to an aging supporting cast that wilted as June approached.
World
Basketball
Sun 89, Liberty 84: Liberty Rallies Late, but Sun Prevails
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Tamika Whitmore scored 18 points and led four Connecticut players in double figures Friday night as the Sun held off the Liberty.
World
Basketball
Yankees 5, Twins 4: Abreu’s Hot Hitting Helps Mussina and Yanks Rally to Win Over Twins
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Bobby Abreu had three of the Yankees’ 16 hits, two of them triples, scored four runs and stole his 300th career base as the Yankees beat the Twins.
World
Baseball
Dodgers 9, Mets 5: Mets Give Their Fans Reasons to Boo
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
The streaking Mets reverted to their lackluster selves Friday night in a sloppy loss to the Dodgers that snapped a three-game winning streak.
World
Baseball
Yankees Notebook: Chamberlain Will Make His First Start on Tuesday
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Joe Girardi said he made the decision to start Joba Chamerlain against the Blue Jays after weighing “a ton of factors,” among them keeping Andy Pettitte on normal rest.
World
Baseball
Martínez Is Back in Mets’ Dugout, Bringing His Upbeat Attitude With Him
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Pedro Martínez was back with the Mets on Friday, which meant he was throwing, smiling, joking and trying to bring some stability to a team that has been wobbly without him.
World
Baseball
Coastal Carolina 10, Columbia 2: Columbia Takes an Early Lead, but Loses Its N.C.A.A. Opener
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Coastal Carolina caught up to Columbia in the third inning and never looked back as it sent the Lions into the losers’ bracket in N.C.A.A. Division 1 regional play.
World
Baseball
Shoulder Strain Sidelines Matsuzaka
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Daisuke Matsuzaka was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday by the Boston Red Sox, who opted to take a cautious approach towards a mild strain of his right rotator cuff.
World
Baseball
Hossa and Penguins Regain Postseason Touch
31.05.2008 00:15
nytimes.com
Marian Hossa’s performance in the playoffs has made the Penguins’ trade for him at the deadline look brilliant, but the Red Wings have slowed him down in the finals.
World
Hockey
Golf Roundup: Strong Winds Can’t Knock the Memorial Leaders Down
31.05.2008 00:14
nytimes.com
The second round of the Memorial turned into a survival test, with 25-mile-per-hour wind gusts buffeting the late starters and sending the field’s stroke average soaring to almost 76.
World
Golf
English