Archive for March, 2010

Some Yahoo email accounts hacked in China, Taiwan (Reuters)

Reuters – Yahoo email accounts of some journalists and other users whose work relates to China were compromised in an attack discovered this week, days after Google announced it would move its Chinese-language search services out of China due to censorship concerns.

Apple’s iPhone on Verizon: 4 Reasons to Think Twice (PC World)

PC World – Crank up the rumor machine, kiddos — it’s déjà vu all over again.

Ericsson gets $1.3B network deal in India (AP)

AP – Swedish wireless equipment maker L.M. Ericsson AB says it has received a deal worth $1.3 billion from India’s largest telecommunications operator, Bharti Airtel Ltd., to expand and upgrade its networks.

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes (AP)

AP – iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 29, 2010:

UConn, Griner headline intriguing Final Four field (AP)

Baylor's Brittney Griner cuts off a piece of the net after Baylor beat Duke 51-48 in the NCAA Memphis Regional championship college basketball game Monday, March 29, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Baylor advances on to the Final Four with the win. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)AP – The women’s Final Four will have a familiar look with three of last season’s semifinalists returning, including defending national champion Connecticut.

Tar Heels beat Rhode Island in NIT semifinals (AP)

North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) dunks next to Rhode Island's Keith Cothran (22) during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinals of the NIT on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP – North Carolina will get to play for another title after all.

Moore leads Huskies back to the Final Four (AP)

AP – The Connecticut Huskies swear they’re not perfect. Their last 76 opponents might disagree.

Oklahoma beats Kentucky to earn Final Four berth (AP)

Oklahoma center Abi Olajuwon (34) and guard Kodi Morrison congratulate each other during the second half of the NCAA Kansas City Regional college basketball final against Kentucky in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, March 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)AP – Oklahoma withstood early adversity, composed itself and took control with balance, hustle and its trademark toughness.

Lavin agrees to become coach at St. John’s (AP)

FILE - In this March 21, 2002 file photo, UCLA coach Steve Lavin cheers his team in the final minutes of its 82-73 loss to Missouri in an NCAA West Regional college basketball game in San Jose, Calif. Lavin has agreed to become the basketball coach at St. John's.  The school said Tuesday, March 30, 20101, that a news conference to introduce Lavin would be held Wednesday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)AP – Steve Lavin made his first appearance as coach of St. John’s in a building he’ll soon become quite familiar with — Madison Square Garden.

Skinner fired as Boston College basketball coach (AP)

FILE - In this March 20, 2009, file photo, Boston College head coach Al Skinner reacts during a first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game in Minneapolis. Skinner is out as Boston College basketball coach in what the school said was a mutual agreement. Athletic director Gene DeFilippo issued a statement Tuesday, March 30, 2010, confirming published reports that Skinner was leaving. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)AP – Al Skinner is out as the Boston College basketball coach, ending a 13-year tenure in which he led the Eagles to more wins than anyone else in school history — many of them in front of lackluster home crowds who never embraced the program.