Archive for June 1st, 2007

Yanks rip BoSox in ugly win

Friday, June 1st, 2007

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Tropical Storm Forms off Florida

Friday, June 1st, 2007

A tropical storm bearing down on Florida formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, just in time for the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Anti-Mormon Voter Won’t Shake Romney’s Hand

Friday, June 1st, 2007

A spokesman for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney called one New Hampshire voter’s anti-Mormon comments and refusal to shake the former governor’s hand at a campaign stop “un-American” and “religiously bigoted” on Wednesday.

Griffey hits HR No. 575 as Reds edge Rockies

Friday, June 1st, 2007

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Indians rally past Tigers with five-run ninth

Friday, June 1st, 2007

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European Commissioner gives Microsoft one week to respond to 360 scratching woes

Friday, June 1st, 2007

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Although reports of the Xbox 360 scratching discs have been floating around for a while, the story really got legs a couple months ago when a Dutch TV show called Kassa aired a segment claiming to prove that the 360 damages media. Although Microsoft promised to look into the problem, apparently that’s not good enough for Meglena Kuneva, the European Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, who has given Redmond exactly one week to detail how it’s handled the bad DVD drive situation in the Netherlands, how widespread the problem is in other markets, and how many complaints have been received in those markets. While the Commissioner says the European Commissions doesn’t have the “competencies” to force a recall at this time, she does say that she’ll be “more than happy to act” if she finds legal grounds to do so. Ouch. Better get it figured out, boys — the clock’s ticking.

Read - Kassa article
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Listen - (Mostly) English interview with Maglena Kuneva [streaming .wma, starts around 2:53]

 

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European Commissioner gives Microsoft one week to respond to 360 scratching woes

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Filed under:

Although reports of the Xbox 360 scratching discs have been floating around for a while, the story really got legs a couple months ago when a Dutch TV show called Kassa aired a segment claiming to prove that the 360 damages media. Although Microsoft promised to look into the problem, apparently that’s not good enough for Meglena Kuneva, the European Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, who has given Redmond exactly one week to detail how it’s handled the bad DVD drive situation in the Netherlands, how widespread the problem is in other markets, and how many complaints have been received in those markets. While the Commissioner says the European Commissions doesn’t have the “competencies” to force a recall at this time, she does say that she’ll be “more than happy to act” if she finds legal grounds to do so. Ouch. Better get it figured out, boys — the clock’s ticking.

Read - Kassa article
Read - Inquirer article
Listen - (Mostly) English interview with Maglena Kuneva [streaming .wma, starts around 2:53]

 

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

MLB suspends Sheffield, Bard for umpire disputes

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Detroit designated hitter Gary Sheffield and San Diego catcher Josh Bard were suspended for three games each by the commissioner’s office Friday for confrontations with umpires the previous night.

Expert roundup: Ranking LeBron’s Game 5 performance

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Our experts weigh in on five questions in the aftermath of LeBron’s Game 5 performance.

Donovan wrestled with Orlando decision

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Choosing between Orlando and Gainesville was so agonizing Billy Donovan sought solace in a church Thursday. But he just couldn’t pass on the NBA.

Boys’ Romo empathizes with Miss USA’s slip-up

Friday, June 1st, 2007

When Miss USA slipped and fell during the Miss Universe pageant, judge Tony Romo was empathetic.

Oregon St. offensive coordinator donates kidney

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Oregon State offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf has donated a kidney to the wife of Mike Cavanaugh, the offensive line coach.