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First Class & Still Walking

By Donal on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 11:32pm | Arts & Entertainment

I caught one large summer flick this weekend, X-Men: First Class, and one small art-house film, Still Walking. 

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Mazda Demio & Hybrid Suzuki Swift

By Donal on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 10:11pm | Technology

The Mazda 2 now for sale in the US is already one of the two most affordable green cars on the ACEEE list, but Green Car Congress talks about an advanced evolution of the Mazda Demio with, "hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price." 

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Mitt on Broadway

By Donal on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 12:53pm |

I love it ...

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Roland Garros Men's Final

By Donal on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 7:32pm | Sports

Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer

Rafa has owned Roger at the French in the past, but there were three reasons to think today might be different: 

1 - Federer looked sharp in dismissing Djokovic, who had been undefeated this year.

2 - The Babolat balls are very light this year. So Roger's serve will be more of a weapon.

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The Last Mile

By Donal on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 10:42pm | Technology

I like to promote cycling, but The Infrastructurist notes that in many cities it isn't even safe to walk next to the roads much less to bike in traffic: 

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You Don't Turn Your Back on a Cop

By Donal on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 10:06pm | Social Justice

The Truth About Cars  carries this story of a pair of local police officers beating up an old man on a bogus-sounding speeding charge, but there's more info in the source decision, a PDF. 

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Women's Final - Roland Garros - Update

By Donal on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 11:13am | Sports

Li Na vs Francesca Schiavone

The match looks even in the first few games as both players hold serve twice. Francesca is relying on the serve to get ahead in rallies. If Schiavone doesn't keep her opponent moving or hits anything short, Li puts it away with a powerful, flat forehand to a corner. In case we were wondering, McEnroe observes that Li has more power.

2-2 15-40 - break points for Li. Schiavone saves one with a big serve that Li returns long. But Li converts with a deep return and a big, flat forehand to the corner. 

3-2 Li holds easily.

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