Swimming & Diving Impressive In Sweep Over Maine Nov 8, 2009
On the women's side, freshman (Jagodina, Serbia) and junior (Moscow, Russia) swam to victories. Sophomore (Chester, N.Y.) finished second in the 1-meter and 3-meter dive, respectively. (Goseawolves.org)
America is rusting because of free trade Nov 7, 2009
"Threats, sanctions, and threats of pressure in the current situation, we are convinced, would be counterproductive," the Russian foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, following a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Moscow on Oct. 13. The following day, Russian Prime Minister said that the threat of sanctions was "premature." Given the political risks Obama took in canceling the missile program -- a step widely condemned by Republicans in Washington -- Moscow's quick dismissal of... (Salon)
Tip-toe into the holiday season Nov 7, 2009
Local ballet troupes perform the classic tale annually, but this year the Moscow Ballet will bring its unique version to the Valley for one time only on Nov. 29. The Moscow Ballet's award-winning principal artists, Ekaterina Bortykova and Akzhol Mussakhanov, will star as Masha and the Nutcracker Prince in the "Great Russian Nutcracker" at Hanford's Fox Theatre ... However, the Moscow Ballet's staging does not entirely follow the story line commonly performed in the United States. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Football: Drogba has United in his sights Nov 7, 2009
" United have not won at Stamford Bridge since April 2002 and the manner in which Sir Alex Ferguson's side capitulated at Liverpool last month and then conceded three goals to CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday will not have encouraged fans to believe that particular seven-year itch is about to be scratched. Chelsea have won all nine of their domestic and European fixtures at home this season, scoring 25 goals in the process while conceding only one. But Ferguson is counting on the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Intriguing Montenegro Nov 6, 2009
Marshal Tito (its strong-arm dictator who didn t always follow Moscow s lead) is remembered in a single phrase: He said No to Stalin. Not all the bonds have been cut. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
GM readies Opel plan Nov 6, 2009
In Moscow, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin also lashed out at GM.. "We will have to take into account this style of dealing with partners in the future, though this scornful approach toward partners mainly affects the Europeans, not us," Putin told a cabinet meeting in Moscow. (India Times)
W. Tennis Hits the Road for Purdue Invite Nov 6, 2009
Sophomore (Moscow, Russia) and freshman (Manillia, Brazil) teamed together in doubles play to defeat Velkova and Welch of Youngstown State, 8-4, but fell in the second round to Murray and Lee of Northwestern, 8-0. For updates at the end of each day, refer back to msuspartans. (Msuspartans.com)
The Berlin Wall: So much gained, so much to lose Nov 6, 2009
When Western leaders visit Moscow, Riyadh or Beijing, they merely mumble about human rights. The presumption has become that such regimes will endure. (The Economist)
Krisztina Goda's 'CHAMELEON' to Open 9th Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles (2009) Nov 5, 2009
In competition - Moscow Film Festival 2009. Director: Peter Gardos, 2009, 94 minutes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CII chief mentor Tarun Das steps down Nov 4, 2009
It was in these years that for the first time an industry delegation accompanied an Indian prime minister during a state visit to Moscow. But CIIs glory days under Mr Das began in the 1990s when he was quick to spot the opportunity afforded by the liberalization. (India Times)
Music offers invaluable life lessons Nov 4, 2009
Upon arrival, our adult chaperones were sent to Moscow, while the children stayed in Leningrad (now once again St. Petersburg). It could have been a huge mess for the State Department, but with classical music and Beatles songs as our common language, we all had a great time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dogs Headed for the Dome Nov 4, 2009
Fresno State will take on Idaho in a big nationlly televised WAC clash in Moscow, Idaho ... Fresno State (5-3, 4-1 WAC) vs Idaho (7-2, 4-1 WAC) Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT Site: Kibbie Dome (16,000); Moscow, Idaho Radio: KMJ (AM 580); Bulldog Live (5 p.m.) Countdown to Kickoff (6:30 p.m.) Play-by-Play: Paul Loeffler; Analyst: Ralph Wood; Sideline: Steve Gonzalez ESPN Deportes (1600 AM) in Spanish Play-by-Play: Erwin Higueros; Analysts: Raul Rios and Jesse Beltran... (Gobulldogs.com)
Ukraine Closes All Schools To Fight Swine Flu Nov 3, 2009
During the past five years of Yushchenko's presidency, relations with Moscow reached historic lows ... Associated Press writer Simon Shuster reported from Moscow. (KIRO TV, WA)
Russia 'simulates' nuclear attack on Poland... Nov 3, 2009
Donald Tusk, Poland's prime minister, has tried to build a pragmatic relationship with the Kremlin despite widespread and vocal calls in Poland for him to cool ties with Moscow ... With a resurgent Moscow now more willing to flex its muscles, Central and Eastern Europeans have warned of Russia adopting a neo-imperialistic attitude to an area of the world it still regards as its sphere of influence ... Moscow and Minsk have insisted that Operation West was to help "ensure the strategic stability... (The Drudge Report)
6 Ways to Leverage Social Media for a Better Vacation Nov 1, 2009
85 if you're in Moscow. In Sydney, Australia, coffee sells for $1. (FOX61, CT)
Basel cuts 50,000 jobs, seeks debt deals Oct 31, 2009
MOSCOW: Basic Element, or BasEl, the indebted Russian industrial group owned by magnate Oleg Deripaska, hopes to restructure all its units' debts of over $20 bn by the end of 2009, the group's deputy head said. BasEl's Deputy CEO Andrei Yelinson told Reuters Televion in an interview that most of the units have posted profits starting from July 2009 and the group has cut around 50,000 jobs since the start of the crisis. (India Times)
Nuclear Spacecraft Oct 31, 2009
Can the slogan "Moscow, we have a problem" be far behind. Latest Gear News. (IGN Gear)
Ahmadinejad defends possible nuke deal Oct 30, 2009
The only thing we ve got going for us is the Kremlin wars taking place in Moscow ... National Security Advisor Gen. Jones and Israel s former Foreign Minister Livni in a joint sit down with Moscow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Narendra Modi tests positive for swine flu Oct 30, 2009
The confirmation of the test carried out on Thursday was announced by the state government on Friday morning, sending a wave of panic among a group of top industrialists who accompanied him on a recent visit to Moscow ... There is a wave of panic among the top industrialists who accompanied Modi on the Moscow visit. (India Times)
Storied Brookline documentarian turns camera on self for autobiography Oct 29, 2009
At the age of 28, he took a break from teaching to travel to Moscow, where he filmed patients at psychiatric hospitals. I thought there was a great need for us in America to get some direct images or understanding of ordinary people in Russia, that that would help lead us to peace rather than war, he said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Is Russia's Ugly Duckling the New Cultural Capital? Oct 27, 2009
Anton Chekhov went there in 1890, shuddering as he looked around, and 10 years later he used Perm as his inspiration for the bleak provincial town in his play "Three Sisters," a place from which the protagonists are desperate to flee, "To Moscow! To Moscow!" ... Marat Gelman, 48, a well-known Moscow gallery owner, says that Perm will be "the new culture capital within a year, if it isn't already today, having overtaken Moscow and St. Petersburg, which have become sated and are relying solely on... (ABC News)
GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Idaho at Nevada Oct 27, 2009
Will they head to Moscow and show the college football world that the Tribe from the North; the Silver and Gold; the Vandal Nation can show up in force. Or will this historic season continue to be ignored. (VandalVenue.com)
India, Russia mull Re-rouble trade Oct 24, 2009
MOSCOW: India and Russia are mulling returning to the rup 00004000 ee-rouble trade arrangement to end the dependency on the volatile dollar and step up economic interactions ... New Delhi and Moscow have set to boost it to USD 20 billion in 2015. (India Times)
Mailbag: Ex-No. 1 QB can run, can't hide Oct 24, 2009
From Leland in Moscow, Idaho: Idaho was picked last in the WAC, but is now 6-1. The Vandals are in place to have only one loss when they travel to on Nov. 14. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
BLITZ MICHIGAN: Gameday Guide Oct 24, 2009
The folks in Moscow have a pretty good squad and they are quite a story at the midpoint of the season. Im pulling for the little guy to get to the Smurf Turf with a 1-loss record. (LionNews.com)
AndyStaplesInside College Football Coach Robb Akey has performed a minor miracle with 6-1 Idaho. Oct 23, 2009
No matter what happens from here, Akey already has performed a minor miracle in Moscow, earning the trust of players burned by the quick departures of Nick Holt and Dennis Erickson ... The 5-foot-9 back arrived in Moscow weighing 241 pounds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Reds need United ally Oct 23, 2009
" Liverpool were beaten in midweek in the Champions League by Lyon while United won away to CSKA Moscow. But Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said recent results would be an irrelevance this weekend. "I think form goes out of the window in these games," Ferdinand told MUTV. "We all know that when there's a big rivalry between two teams, whether it's a derby or a big cup clash, form doesn't come into it. "It all comes down to who performs best on the day and that's what we're looking to... (iAfrica.com)
With help at Kremlin, Jankovic gains Doha berth Oct 23, 2009
MOSCOW -- Qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova upset top-seeded 6-0, 6-2 Thursday in the second round of the Kremlin Cup, sending to the season-ending WTA Championships ... Serena and , , , , and already have qualified for the championships and skipped the event in Moscow. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Clear 520-day lock-up test, fly to Mars Oct 22, 2009
The 520-day dry run will start next year and follows a similar experiment with a different crew of six at the same Moscow facility earlier this year that lasted only 105 days. The 550-cubic-metre module aims to replicate the conditions of a manned space voyage to Mars, including a simulated landing on the Martian surface, communication delays of up to 20 minutes and emergencies. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Poland Ready to Accept New U.S. Missile Defense Deal Oct 22, 2009
The Bush-era plan had enraged Moscow ... He said Moscow would certainly be angered if the U.S. were to send navy ships with interceptor missiles to the Black Sea or put a missile defense radar in Georgia. (Fox News)
VANDAL PREGAME: Hawaii at Idaho Oct 20, 2009
WAC play continues on the Palouse as the Hawaii Warriors travel to Moscow to play the first place Idaho Vandals. Lets pause for a moment and say it again; the first place Vandals. (VandalVenue.com)
Moscow Mayor Declares War on Mother Nature Oct 20, 2009
Moscow Fights Snow with Air Force - ABC News ... Moscow to Fight Winter's Snow with Air Force ... By ALEXANDER MARQUARDTMOSCOW, Oct. 19, 2009. (ABC News)
Hillary Clinton's soft power Oct 20, 2009
These continued in Moscow after a detour through Dublin and Belfast - where she popped into a pub for a beer and appealed to the Northern Irish to stick together. It all ended in Tatarstan, a Russian republic, where the US secretary of state, eager to leave the big capitals behind, came to have a first hand look at Muslim-Christian coexistence in the 1,000-year-old capital of Kazan. (BBC News -- Americas)
Swimming & Diving Sweeps the College of Charleston Oct 20, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. Swimming g Sweeps the College of Charleston. (Odusports.com)
Upsets galore as Wickmayer and Kvitova reach Linz final Oct 19, 2009
Pennetta s defeat means that she is eliminated from the race for the last remaining place available at the WTA Championships in Doha, although her chance of qualifying was slim as she needed to win both Linz and next week s event in Moscow to have any hope of competing in the season-ending finale. Although Pennetta might still travel to Qatar as an alternate to replace any player that is sick or injured, the remaining place to be decided in Moscow is between Jelena Jankovic, Vera Zvonareva and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
French retailer to close Russia stores Oct 19, 2009
In June, Carrefour cut the ribbon fo 00004000 r its first Russian hypermarket, covering 86,000 sqft, at the Filion shopping mall in Moscow. A second Russia hypermarket is in Krasnodar, 620 miles south of Moscow ... Moreover, much of the purchasing power is concentrated in Moscow, where salaries are on average about double those in other regions. (India Times)
Clinton calls for partnership with Russians Oct 15, 2009
MOSCOW (AP) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday challenged Russians to open up their political system and embrace diversity and dissent, saying Cold War-era thinking would limit their prosperity in the 21st century. Clinton spoke to university students in Moscow and then traveled east to Kazan, the capital of Russia's religiously and ethnically diverse republic of Tatarstan ... "Citizens must be empowered to help formulate the laws under which they live," she told about 2,000... (Florida Today)
Soviet traces remain Moscow after USSR's demise Oct 15, 2009
MOSCOW Tourists at the souvenir stands on the edge of Red Square smirk and chuckle as they buy T-shirts emblazoned with Lenin's glowering visage and Soviet propaganda posters ... This photo taken Oct. 7, 2009 shows a statue of Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin at the All-Russia Exhibition Center in Moscow, Russia ... (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel) This photo taken Oct. 7, 2009 shows a massive mosaic in the Moscow subway system showing happy Ukrainian peasants and celebrants carrying banners of Lenin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Soviet past,Russian future? Oct 14, 2009
Giant black-and-white portraits of the region's best-performing workers, including the regional president and the mayor of Moscow, are hung on a main square to stimulate others for fruitful work. Portraits of president Igor Smirnov decorate the rooms of government officials and even private hotel receptions. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Russian parliament deputies protest election Oct 14, 2009
MOSCOW Russian lawmakers from all but the main Kremlin-favored party staged a rare walkout from parliament Wednesday to protest what they describe as rigged local elections ... In Moscow, the party won all but three seats on the 35-member city council. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Traces remain after USSR Oct 14, 2009
Soviet traces remain Moscow after USSRs demise - Europe - msnbc ... 20 years later, Soviet traces remain in Moscow ... Mikhail Metzel / APAstatue of Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin at the All-Russia Exhibition Center in Moscow, Russia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Torres expected to take on expanded role Oct 14, 2009
McMackin said he expects Thomas to resume practicing Wednesday morning, the day the Warriors depart for Moscow, Idaho. RAUSCH TO MISS TRIP. (Honolulu Advertiser)
10-man Germany down Russia to seal ticket to South Africa Oct 14, 2009
MOSCOW: It was mission accomplished for Germany coach Joachim Loew on Saturday after his squad booked their place at the 2010 World Cup Finals as the ten-man Germans sealed a 1-0 win over Russia in Moscow ... Hamburg defender Boateng started his first international in the cauldron of Moscows Luzhniki Stadium, but a second booking earned him a red card with 20 minutes remaining as Germany finished with ten men. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Video: Guy Laliberte's First Poetic Social Mission In Space Oct 13, 2009
MOSCOW, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil and the ONE DROP(TM) Foundation, unveiled the artistic concept behind his poetic social mission, which will be carried out from the International Space Station (ISS) ... The event will take place simultaneously at 20:00 (EDT, -4 GMT) in Montreal, Moscow, Santa Monica, New York City, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Marrakesh, Sydney, Tokyo, Tampa, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London and the International Space Station. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Russian FM: Russia, US have made 'considerable' progress on new arms treaty Oct 13, 2009
5:46 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Direct flights from Beijing get U.S. OK Oct 13, 2009
It recently added services to Berlin; Taipei, Taiwan; Luanda, Angola; Moscow; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Seattle. Reach Robbie Dingeman at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tale of hijacking in European waters grows more mysterious Oct 12, 2009
They were declared pirates, hunted down by the Russian navy, captured without a fight and marched before television cameras to a Moscow jail ... The men remained on board to help pilot the ship after the rest of the crew went to Moscow, but have been on board now for almost three months ... They were declared pirates, hunted down by the Russian navy, captured without a fight and marched before television cameras to a Moscow jail. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* World News Quick Take Oct 11, 2009
Podrabinek wrote the article after Moscow city officials pressured a kebab restaurant to change its name from AntiSoviet to Soviet following a complaint from a veterans organization. The article prompted a large-scale campaign by pro-Kremlin youth movement Nashi, which has held regular pickets outside the authors apartment block. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kloses first-half strike sends Loews men to the World Cup Oct 11, 2009
MOSCOW: Miroslav Klose booked Germany their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as his first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the 10-man Germans over Russia in Moscow yesterday ... Hambury defender Jerome Boateng started his first international in the cauldron of Moscow s Luzhniki Stadium, but a second yellow card midway through the second-half earned him a red card as Germany finished with ten men ... Russia made a strong start and missed the opportunity to take the lead after nine... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pac-10 Crystal Ball: Week 6 Oct 11, 2009
In fact, the only chance they have is if Denny right at this very moment is waking up underneath a table at The Corner Pocket in Moscow. which is probably about a 50-50 bet. (BeaverFootball.com)
Gasps as Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
In July talks in Moscow, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed that their negotiators would work out a new limit on delivery vehicles for nuclear warheads of between 500 and 1,100. They also agreed that warhead limits would be reduced from the current range of 1,700-2,200 to as low as 1,500. (USA Today)
Nobel Peace Prize for Obama met with cheers and jeers around the world Oct 10, 2009
In July talks in Moscow, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed that their negotiators would work out a new limit on delivery vehicles for nuclear warheads of between 500 and 1,100 ... In July talks in Moscow, Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed that their negotiators would work out a new limit on delivery vehicles for nuclear warheads of between 500 and 1,100. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pakistan warns India to 'back off' Oct 10, 2009
NATO has just urged Moscow to be a partner in the "Afghanization" of the war despite the backlog of Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. India, on the contrary, would be regarded as a benign friendly power in Afghanistan. (Asia Times Online)
Italy and Germany close in on berths in 2010 World Cup Oct 10, 2009
Germany are in Moscow to take on Guus Hiddinks Russia where a win for Joachim Loews side will see them safely through from Group Four ... Over in Moscow Russias artful Dutch coach Hiddink is plotting the downfall of three-time world champions Germany ... Hiddink compared Russias task to the one they faced two years ago ahead of the deciding match with England in Moscow in Euro 2008 qualifying. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
W. Tennis Travels to Northwestern Oct 9, 2009
Sophomore (Moscow, Russia), Guentert, Wilson and Barton also posted wins in the first round of singles action. In the White Draw, Ivanova defeated Brien of IPFW in dominating fashion, 6-0, 6-2, while Guentert posted a win over Larson of Miami of Ohio, 6-4, 7-5. (Msuspartans.com)
Artificial turf and Arshavin may pose a problem for Germany Oct 9, 2009
MOSCOW: An artificial pitch and an in-form Andrei Arshavin could pose the biggest challenges for Germany as they seek to secure automatic World Cup qualification in their top-of-the-table clash with Russia tomorrow. The Germans lead Russia by a point in Group Four and will clinch a place at next years Finals with a win in Moscow while a draw would also leave them in the driving seat as they host eliminated Finland in their last match in Hamburg ... We know that our chance is in Moscow and we... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In Perspective — Another favorite American pastime Oct 8, 2009
With modern, instantaneous communication, the President is always as much in contact with his entire staff from Crawford, Moscow or a classroom in Florida as he is while sitting in the Oval Office. Now the Obama honeymoon is over. (Brenham Banner, TX)
ISRO seeks Russian spaceship Oct 5, 2009
MOSCOW: As part of the nation's ambitious programme of manned space flights, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is seeking a Russian spaceship for sending "space tourists" in orbit, an official said ... During President Dmitry Medvedev's maiden India visit last year Moscow and New Delhi inked a space accord, under which Russia will help ISRO in training Indian astronauts and provide know-how for building indigenous spaceship for the national programme of space flights. (India Times)
Circus tycoon, 2 crew board orbiting space station Oct 3, 2009
"I'm adapting pretty good. I love that thing," Laliberte said in a video linkup with relieved relatives and space officials watching on a big screen at Russian Mission Control outside Moscow. He chatted with his children in French "Allo, Papou," one said and put on a red clown nose, stealing the show as he crowded in with the space station's eight other occupants in zero gravity. (USA Today -- Tech)
Clowning around at space station Oct 3, 2009
I love that thing but I aint staying six months, Laliberte said in a video linkup to Russian Mission Control outside Moscow, where his five children and partner Claudia Barilla watched the Soyuz TMA-16 docking on a big screen. He chatted with his children in French Allo, Papou, a son said; Je taime, Papou, said a daughter. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Bharti-MTN deal: Banks take $200-mn hit on no-show Oct 3, 2009
The deal would also have helped the investment banking business of Barclays Capital, which was formed last year when Frank Hancock MD, head of Mndia, along with four MDs and a team of 60 bankers, walked out of RBS to join Barclays in Hong Kong, London, Dubai, Moscow and Mumbai. For Saurabh Agrawal MD and head of investment banking in India for DSP Merill Lynch the deal would have helped the entity regain some of its lost ground post the financial crisis and the merger with Bank of... (India Times)
Seniors on the Go: Factory Tours -- Still the Best Free Shows Oct 2, 2009
85 if you're in Moscow. In Sydney, Australia, coffee sells for $1. (FOX61, CT)
Report: Sochi 2014 budget triples to $33 billion Oct 1, 2009
MOSCOW A Russian business newspaper says the 2014 Sochi Olympics budget will be more than $33 billion, nearly triple the original estimate. More travel stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
West Goes to Iran Talks; Readies Sanctions Oct 1, 2009
Washington, London, Paris and Berlin are keen to maintain at least outward unity with Moscow and Beijing on dealing with Iran. But the officials _ who discuss confidential Iran strategy only on condition of anonymity _ say the four Western countries are ready to do without Russia and China if they again block new U.N. sanctions out of economic or political considerations. (Newsmax)
GOP blasts boondoggle Sep 30, 2009
" Rio's historic appeal made a strong impression when the four candidate cities presented their cases in Lausanne, Switzerland, in June. But it must persuade the IOC's near-100 voters that urban crime levels can be controlled, and $11 billion of infrastructure projects can be financed and completed on time. Nuzman said that Rio was ready, and would rise to the challenge in Copenhagen. "We have the adrenaline, and the best players love to have high adrenaline," he said. Soci 2014 budget tripled... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
