NetMassimo Blog Articles in 2011, Page 54

Justine Henin retires again

Massimo Luciani January 26, 2011 0

Justine Henin has announced her retirement from professional activity because of persistent problems with the elbow she injured last year at Wimbledon.

The death of Betelgeuse and the obsession with the end of the world in 2012

Massimo Luciani January 25, 2011 1

Last week, an Australian site reported statements from Dr. Brad Carter, a professor of physics at the University of Southern Queensland, who talked about the approaching death of the star Betelgeuse, which will become a supernova and in his opinion for a few weeks will shine like a second sun.

Plaque in homage to René Barjavel (Photo courtesy Marianne Casamance)

René Barjavel was born 100 years ago

Massimo Luciani January 24, 2011 0

René Barjavel was born on January 24, 1911, in Nyons, France. His father was a baker, his grandparents were peasants and his origins influenced his work.

Barjavel is still a relatively unknown writer outside France: just a few of his novels have been translated into other languages, making it impossible to give a complete opinion on his work. Inevitably a pessimistic novel such as “Ravage” may discourage readers from seeking more of his stories that could provide a deeper insight into René Barjavel’s ideas and how they evolved out of the dark time of the war.

Francesca Schiavone at the ASB Classic 2010

Francesca Schiavone wins a marathon at the Australian Open

Massimo Luciani January 23, 2011 2

Francesca Schiavone won her eighth final (or Last 16 round if you prefer) at the Australian Open defeating Russian player Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 1-6 16-14 after nearly five hours of intense battle. This is the longest women match in a Grand Slam tournament during the Open era.

Larry Page to become the new Google CEO

Massimo Luciani January 21, 2011 1

Larry Page, uno dei fondatori di Google, ne diventerà l’amministratore delegato, ufficialmente dal prossimo aprile.