End in sight for cycling dispute

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World cycling chief Pat McQuaid has unveiled a new international cycling calendar and says the feud that has split the sport will soon be resolved. The International Cycling Union (UCI) set up the ProTour but organisers of major races such as the Tour de France chose to opt out of it. The new calendar sees these events return to the UCI fold. "We've agreed the basics. Submitted by: bgmv | Visited 4 times | Comments 0

♦ Jamie Foxx and stylist settle lawsuit over fees

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie Foxx needs no help getting dressed for trial — the actor has apparently reached a settlement with a former stylist who sued him. Documents filed Wednesday in Los Angeles show that attorneys for stylist Stacy Young and Foxx have reached an undisclosed agreement. Young helped Foxx primp for the 2006 BET Awards and a press junket for the film Miami Vice. Submitted by: tony84 - Visited 34 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ MobileMe is live (mostly), with bonus Apple TV support (Updated)

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As expected, the transition from.Mac to MobileMe began last night. A software update for MobileMe is available for some that will add OS integration for the MobileMe services, including an updated preference pane for setting sync preferences, iDisk access, and more. The description for the update simply reads, "The Mac OS X Update For MobileMe is recommended for users running Mac OS X Leopard 10. Submitted by: karl turnbull - Visited 31 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Power your Air with the Sun

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QuickerTek solar panels for MacBook Air fold up to a rectangle about 10.5 inches. A new solar panel kit for the MacBook Air will both charge and power the laptop at the same time, QuickerTek announced Tuesday. The Wichita, Kansas-based company that sells accessories for Apple devices, calls this latest portable solar power gadget the Apple Juicz MacBook Air Solar Charger. Submitted by: hwould - Visited 19 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cage, Sutherland to voice 'Astro Boy'

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Nicolas Cage and Donald Sutherland have been confirmed for the cast of CGI animation Astro Boy. Other stars lined up for the project include Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane and Eugene Levy. British actor Freddie Highmore was confirmed for the title role earlier this year. The movie, which revolves around the story of a young robot created to replace a scientist's son, is being helmed by David Bowers. Submitted by: smub - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ A message for Clinton in hiring of her former aide?

1 vote	A sure sign that Hillary Rodham Clinton won't be Barack Obama's choice for the vice presidential slot? A sure sign that she will? Neither? The hiring of Patti Solis Doyle as chief of staff for Obama's still-to-be-determined running mate is prompting lots of speculation about those questions. As we noted yesterday... Submitted by: pachecus - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Allen Calls For An End To Knife Crime.

1 vote	Allen Calls For An End To Knife Crime.... British pop star Lily Allen has called for an end to the U.K.'s spiralling knife crime epidemic. The Smile singer wants London to hold a benefit concert to bring people together in a show of unity against violence. Submitted by: mubin - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Battlefield Heroes meant for "frustrated, restricted" players

1 vote	EA DICE's Battlefield: Heroes is meant for gamers who fall outside the mainstream audience, but DICE's label for the group might surprise you.Read More... Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ad agency Interpublic Group acts as mentor to build diversity

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While ad veterans from around the globe gather in France this week for the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, U.S. companies still have an issue to deal with at home: diversity. Despite a push by industry organizations for agencies to boost their recruitment of women, blacks, Asians and Hispanics, the industry continues to be a poster child for a dearth of diversity. Submitted by: Jim4767 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Call for mandatory knife sentence

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A petition calling for mandatory jail sentences for those caught carrying a knife will be handed to a Holyrood committee later. John Muir's son Damian was murdered in Greenock last July. Mr Muir is now backing calls for a change to the law. Labour MSP for Inverclyde, Duncan McNeil, has lodged a motion calling for the implementation of a "Damian's law". Submitted by: Dr.Sell - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bell doubtful for New Zealand ODI

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Bell injured a knee playing touch rugby with his team-mates in the outfield and Alastair Cook, back from a shoulder problem, is ready to replace him. Pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom is also fit after a back strain. The Kiwis have been boosted by all-rounder Jacob Oram being available for the first time in the series after recovering from a hamstring injury. Grant Elliott, who came in for Oram... Submitted by: nino2007 - Visited 22 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'Forbes': Vince Vaughn is best value for the money

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Vince Vaughn has starred in films such as The Break-up, Wedding Crashers and Dodgeball. NEW YORK (AP) Vince Vaughn is the best star for the buck, says Forbes magazine. Vaughn raked in $14.73 of gross income for studios for every dollar he was paid for The Break-up, Wedding Crashers and Dodgeball, the magazine calculated for its special entertainment issue, now on newsstands. Submitted by: Asif2BD - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Alonso chasing Monaco hat-trick

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Renault's Fernando Alonso is targeting a hat-trick of wins at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix but conceded his former team McLaren go into the race as favourites. Alonso, who led home Lewis Hamilton for a McLaren one-two in 2007, hopes he can pull off a shock win for Renault. "This track will be good for us and a little opportunity to fight with the top teams," said the Spaniard. Submitted by: domainboom - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Is it the end of the road for Paanchvi Pass?

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Seems like its the end of the road for Shahrukh Khan's Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai as insiders says the current season might be the last for the show. Star Plus had expected it to be the next biggest thing on Indian Television after Kaun Banega Crorepati. The TRPs for the show have been nowhere close to Kaun Banega Crorepati in its first season hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Submitted by: seold - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Man jailed for US-India arms scam

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A Indian-American businessman has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for conspiring to export sensitive military components to India. Parthasarathy Sudarshan, 47, pleaded guilty in March to a conspiracy charge before he was sentenced on Monday. He admitted to a scheme to conceal the true destination for electronic parts used in missile guidance systems. Submitted by: luckysam88 - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Environmentalists slam Sting for using a private jet

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Washington (ANI): British singer Sting has come under fire from environmental groups for chartering a jet for his own private use. The singer, a longtime campaigner for green issues, has now been accused of failing to do his bit for the environment by flying between Germany and London over the weekend. A spokesman for Leipzig airport, where he disembarked... Submitted by: mvmnt - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Japan's Nikkei dips for 4th straight session

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Ongoing concerns about weakness of U.S. economy takes toll on exporters. June 24, 2008: 5:42 AM EDTBernanke is 'walking a fine line'More VideosTOKYO (AP) -Japan's most-watched stock index fell for a fourth straight day Tuesday due to persistent concerns over that a weakening U.S. economy will undermine global demand for Japanese products. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dipped 7.91 points... Submitted by: Brinked - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Reality Competition Hosts To Be Honoured At 2008 Emmys

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Mad Men is leading the nominations after picking up 16 nods, the most nominations of any drama series, including Best Dramatic Series and Best Actor for its lead, Jon Hamm. Hamm will face actors Hugh Laurie, for House; Michael C. Hall, for Dexter; Gabriel Byrne, for In Treatment; Bryan Cranston, for Breaking Bad; and James Spader, for Boston Legal. Meanwhile... Submitted by: seeeecret - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Strauss to cover for injured Cook

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Andrew Strauss will stay with England's squad for the second one-day match against New Zealand on Wednesday as cover for the injured Alastair Cook. Cook has been struggling with a right shoulder injury since the final Test at Trent Bridge over a week ago. He missed the Twenty20 victory over the Kiwis and was also ruled out of the first one-day match on Sunday, which England won by 114 runs. Submitted by: funforums - Visited 20 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Activist shareholder calls for Icahn-Yahoo combo slate

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Amid much debate over Yahoo's future, activist shareholder Eric Jackson offered his own suggested slate of directors Monday, which includes four from fellow activist Carl Icahn's slate and five from Yahoo's. Jackson, who outlined his "Third Option for Yahoo" in a column in TheStreet.com, suggested the combo slate for several reasons. Submitted by: ssc325 - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Alex up for eviction

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Argumentative Alexandra is up for eviction this week, but has vowed not to change her behaviour. The news will not come as a surprise to loudmouth Alex she admitted she was expecting to be up for eviction yesterday (16.06.08). Despite claiming to be "preparing" herself to leave, she vowed facing the axe would not make her change her behaviour. I so reckon I'm up this week. Submitted by: TaxSage - Visited 79 - Comments 0 - Write first comment