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* Soccer Shorts Sep 22, 2008
In Saturdays other matches, it was: Grenoble 0, Bordeaux 1; Lille 3, Auxerre 2; Lorient 1, Caen 1; Toulouse 2, Sochaux 1; Nantes 2, Valenciennes 0, and Nice 2, Le Mans 2. THE NETHERLANDS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Werder Bremen stuns German champs Sep 21, 2008
In Saturday's other matches, it was: Grenoble 0, Bordeaux 1; Lille 3, Auxerre 2; Lorient 1, Caen 1; Toulouse 2, Sochaux 1; Nantes 2, Valenciennes 0, and Nice 2, Le Mans 2 ... Rafik Saifi's 34th-minute goal seemed to put Lorient on the way to a home win, only for Anthony Deroin to equalize for Caen in the 84th. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
France: Lyon builds league lead on late victory Sep 14, 2008
On Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Nantes, Caen faces Saint-Etienne, and Lille travels to play Sochaux. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* World Business Quick Take Sep 13, 2008
The company said in a statement yesterday it would close or sell factories in Fishkill, New York; Nijmegen, Netherlands; Hamburg, Germany and Caen, France. AUTOMOBILES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NXP restructuring to hit 4,500 jobs, save $550 million annually Sep 13, 2008
In addition NXP plans to sell off or close a pilot fab in Caen, France, during 2009. These steps were necessary because NXP's internal manufacturing facilities were under utilized, van Houten said. (EETimes)
4500 affected by NXP restructuring to save $550million a year Sep 12, 2008
NXP s fab in Caen, France will be put on the market for sale. The company is open to offers for this facility from prospective buyers, however, in the event that a buyer is not found the facility could be closed as well during 2009. (EETimes)
PSG looks to continue confident start Sep 11, 2008
Having lost its opening game away to Monaco, Paul Le Guen's team bounced back to beat last season's runner-up Bordeaux at home, drew away at Sochaux and then won at Caen to move up to sixth after four rounds ... This has attracted former French internationals Claude Makelele and Ludovic Giuly to the club, plus exciting prospects such as midfielder Stephane Sessegnon and striker Guillaume Hoarau who scored winning goals against Bordeaux and Caen along with well-travelled striker Mateja Kezman,... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
* LFP : Mandandas heroics keep Marseille top Sep 1, 2008
Paris Saint Germain put last weeks stuttering draw with Sochaux behind them with a 1-0 defeat of Caen, to put Paul Le Guens side in sixth spot. Le Guen and the capital sides supporters could not have wished for a better start when Guillaume Hoarau shot home from close range by the near post from Jerome Rothens cross from the left in the fifth minute. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Marseille go top after defeating Sochaux Sep 1, 2008
Paris St Germain climbed to sixth after a first-half goal by striker Guillaume Hoarau earned a 1-0 win at Caen. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: Lyon ties Marseille for first Sep 1, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Marseille 2, Sochaux 1; Nantes 1, Le Mans 4; Caen 0, Paris Saint-Germain 1; Grenoble 1, Monaco 0; Lorient 0, Auxerre 2; Nancy 2, Le Havre 1; Nice 2, Valenciennes 0. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France: Marseille stays hot, edges Sochaux Aug 31, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Nantes 1, Le Mans 4; Caen 0, Paris Saint-Germain 1; Grenoble 1, Monaco 0; Lorient 0, Auxerre 2; Nancy 2, Le Havre 1; Nice 2, Valenciennes 0 ... In Caen, PSG forward Guillaume Hoarau diverted in a cross from winger Jerome Rothen in the fifth minute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Sport Briefs Aug 25, 2008
Elsewhere, it was: Le Mans 1, Saint-Etienne 0; Monaco 1, Caen 1; Nancy 0, Toulouse 0; Sochaux 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1; and Valenciennes 3, Lorient 1. This story has been viewed 198 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
France: League leader Lyon beats Grenoble Aug 24, 2008
Also Saturday, it was: Le Mans 1, Saint-Etienne 0; Monaco 1, Caen 1; Nancy 0, Toulouse 0; Sochaux 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1; and Valenciennes 3, Lorient 1 ... Monaco forward Frederic Nimani outpaced the Caen defense in the 52nd to head in a long pass from Croatia defender Dario Simic, a summer signing from AC Milan ... Caen leveled in the 74th on an own-goal from Croatia midfielder Jerko Leko, who deflected in a free kick from Gregory Proment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France: PSG tops Bordeaux; Monaco, Nantes tie Aug 17, 2008
Also Saturday, it was: Caen 3, Valenciennes 1; Lille 1, Le Mans 3; Nice 2, Nancy 1; Saint-Etienne 2, Sochaux 1; and Toulouse 2, Le Havre 1. Nicolas Florentin opened the scoring for Caen from close range in the 3rd, and Steve Savidan doubled the lead in the 22nd with a powerful strike. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
PSG needs to rebound quickly from opening loss Aug 14, 2008
Bordeaux will play without Morocco forward Marouane Chamakh, who sprained his ankle last weekend in a 2-1 win over Caen. Lyon visits Lorient on Sunday after routing Toulouse 3-0 last weekend with two goals from France striker Karim Benzema and one from summer signing Jean Makoun. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Overview of England's King Henry V Aug 11, 2008
Henry launched another invasion in 1417 and took the city of Caen and other French strongholds in Normandy were captured later. During a visit to London in 1416, Sigismund, the Holy Roman Emperor recognised Henry s claim to the crown of Charles VI, and four years later at the Treaty of Troyes Charles himself made Henry a Regent of France and heir to the French throne upon his death. (Suite101.com)
Marseille, Bordeaux lead charge to end Lyon's rule Aug 5, 2008
Bordeaux, who finished as runners-up four points back, have managed to keep their best players while signing France Under-21 forward Yoan Gouffran from Caen and taking young playmaker Yoann Gourcuff on loan from AC Milan. We ll be competitive, Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc told reporters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
WIRELESS: Taking steps toward mobile cash Jul 3, 2008
The first service, he said, is likely to appear in France, which since November has been conducting a trial with 1,000 consumers, 650 merchants, 4 mobile operators and 6 banks in Strasbourg and Caen. "The response from consumers has been very, very positive," said Patrice Hertzog, a director of payment systems at Cr. (International Herald Tribune)
Prince Charles makes 1m more, pays less tax and still saves the ... Jul 1, 2008
Martin, Caen, France. You English are such slow learners. (Times Online)
Heinz pulls mayonnaise ad over gay kiss Jun 25, 2008
disgusting" Yes, Mr BUCK, you're right- we should all make our own mayonnaise from fresh, local ingredients, not have some gloop from a jar. My boyfriend agrees, too. Keith, Portgordon, ScotlandI found itt offensive. If Heinz wanted you to think using the mayo would taste like a NY deli they wouldn't have needed to add the gay aspect. Since they did, that upstaged their given explanation about NY deli. Heinz was trying to force us to accept gay marriage. No thanks to gay marriage & Heinz!Dee,... (Times Online)
History-Proven Gateway to Europe, Normandy Leads in Logistics and High Tech Jun 6, 2008
Under the Normandy Living Lab project, in the city of Caen, real-life product and service m-logistics, m-payments, m-health, m-tourism, m-marketing and m-citizenship applications are in field-testing. The cluster reunites major corporations like Atmel, Atos, BNP Paribas, Bouygues Telecom, Bull, France Telecom Ralto, Ingenico, NXP, Oberthur Card Systems, RATP, Sagem, SFR, Silicomp, SNCF, Societe Generale, Thales, Veolia Transport, numerous SMEs as well as research and educational institutions. (Canada Newswire)
French fishermen ignore aid promise and block ports May 23, 2008
On the outskirts of Caen in Normandy, fishermen raided two fish wholesalers, throwing out all the supplies and damaging equipment. Late on Thursday, about 40 fishermen in Arcachon in the southwest had looted three supermarkets, distributing fish for free as part of the protest movement. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
European Cups and Leagues: Roundup for Saturday May 18, 2008
In Saturday's other results, it was: Lorient 1, Lille 1; Metz 4, Le Mans 3; Nancy 2, Rennes 3; Nice 3, Caen 1; Saint-Etienne 4, Monaco 0; Sochaux 1, Paris Saint-Germain 2; and Toulouse 2, Valenciennes 1. Marseille ended with 62 points while Nancy finished in fourth place with 60 and Saint-Etienne took fifth place with 58 points on goal difference over Rennes, booking a place in the UEFA Cup. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Nice boost Bordeaux title hopes by holding Lyon May 5, 2008
Lyons latest setback, after their 2-2 draw with Caen last week, leaves them on 73 points, only five ahead of second placed Bordeaux ahead of their trip to Marseille yesterday. Results elsewhere meanwhile meant that for four teams X Paris St Germain, Toulouse, Lens and Strasbourg X the relegation battle is still a major concern. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paris Saint-Germain president Alain Cayzac resigns amid relegation fight Apr 22, 2008
It lost 3-0 at Caen on Saturday. Cayzac was president for almost two years. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Roundup for late Sunday games Apr 15, 2008
BORDEAUX BEATS CAEN 2-1 TO TRIM FRENCH LEADER LYON'S LEAD TO 4 POINTS. PARIS (AP) - Fernando Cavenaghi scored two second-half goals and Bordeaux beat Caen 2-1 on Sunday to trim French leader Lyon's lead to four points with five rounds left to play ... Cavenaghi had missed two first-half chances, twice shooting straight at Caen goalkeeper Vincent Plante, but was in the right place to put in Wendel's free kick in the 52nd minute. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Injury-time goal gives Rennes draw with Lyon Apr 13, 2008
Bordeaux, which was idle, can cut Lyon's lead to four points if it wins at home against Caen on Sunday. Lyon is chasing a seventh straight title and has 68 points from 33 games, while Bordeaux has 61 from 32. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Dark clouds loom for relegation-threatened PSG Apr 12, 2008
With Lyon six points clear of Bordeaux - who tomorrow host Caen and today hosting UEFA Cup hopefuls Rennes as they motor towards a seventh straight title despite a loss to Marseille in their last outing the focus is increasingly on the relegation battle. There, the permutation appears to be any two from four clubs to fall through the trapdoor, joining doomed Metz. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chad pardons French aid workers Apr 1, 2008
A smiling Dominique Aubry, also a logistics specialist for the group, left a prison in Caen in the western Normandy region, hugging a loved one after walking out. Some children still in limboThe 103 children gathered up by the group in the eastern Chad town of Abeche spent months in an orphanage after their flight to France was stopped. (MSNBC -- International)
Chad pardons 6 French aid workers convicted in kidnapping case Apr 1, 2008
One of the six, Dominique Aubry, was shown on television smiling and walking out of prison in Caen, Normandy, hours after the pardon was announced. The workers were jailed in different prisons around France, and it was unclear whether the others were freed. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Campaign in England to respect referees gets swift kick Mar 25, 2008
At Caen's 4-1 home victory over Monaco on Saturday, two visiting players were slow to emerge from the locker room with the second half about to start. Because Monaco had at least eight players on the field, the referee correctly whistled to restart the game and Caen almost scored. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lyon beats Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 to move nine points clear in French league Mar 25, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Nancy 2, Metz 1; Auxerre 1, Saint-Etienne 3; Caen 4, Monaco 1; Marseille 0, Sochaux 1; Nice 1, Lorient 2; Strasbourg 0, Lille 1; Toulouse 1, Le Mans 1; and Valenciennes 3, Bordeaux 1. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sarkozy's style makeover: less in-your-face, more statesmanlike Mar 23, 2008
Sarkozy may be taking a cue from pollsters who analyzed why his conservative UMP party lost cities including Toulouse, Strasbourg, Amiens, Caen, Rouen and Reims in local elections that ended March 16. A CSA-Dexia poll said 58 percent of respondents said he should "adopt a more presidential style." Some 67 percent of voters wanted the government to continue its reforms confirmation that the problem is more about style than substance. (International Herald Tribune)
Oberthur Technologies 2007 Results Mar 19, 2008
The Caen factory and the Naperville service bureau were closed in November 2007. Operational expenses Rs were reinforced in France and in lower cost areas, notably the Philippines esia through the acquisition of I'M Technologies. (PR Newswire)
Sarkozy promises reforms, more jobs Mar 18, 2008
Paris and Lyon stayed in Socialist hands, while Toulouse, Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen, and Amiens were among many towns and cities that swung left. In Perigueux, Xavier Darcos, education minister, lost his reelection bid. (Boston Globe)
Polls: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections Mar 17, 2008
The ministry's official results showed conservatives and centrists lost mayorships in Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen and Amiens. Projections by the polling agencies Ipsos and TNS-Sofres showed other towns set to switch to leftist hands. (USA Today -- News)
Sarkozy Party Trails in Frence Election Mar 15, 2008
The total was not broken down by city, but projections based on partial results by the polling agencies Ipsos and TNS-Sofres showed Socialists on track to take over key cities previously held by the right, including Strasbourg, Reims, Rouen and Caen. In Paris, Ipsos' projections showed popular Socialist Mayor Bertrand Delanoe in the lead. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Nicolas Sarkozy's party losing local polls Mar 10, 2008
The Right lost Rouen and was in trouble in other key cities such as Strasbourg and Caen. Lyon, France's second biggest city, was reclaimed by the Left outright in round one - an important symbolic victory for the Socialists. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Goalkeeper Mickael Landreau's poor form a growing concern as PSG fights relegation Feb 28, 2008
In Saturday's other matches, it is: Le Mans vs Strasbourg; Lens vs. Toulouse; Lorient vs. Nancy; Marseille vs. Auxerre; Metz vs. Caen; Monaco vs. Valenciennes; and Sochaux vs. Rennes. Saint-Etienne hosts Nice in Sunday's other game. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bordeaux draws 0-0 with Lille; AC Milan defeats Palermo 2-1; Benfica draws 1-1 with Braga; Real Madrid loses to Getafe 1-0 Feb 26, 2008
Also on Saturday, it was: Caen 1, Saint-Etienne 3; Nancy 2, Lens 1; Nice 1, Auxerre 2; Paris Saint-Germain 1, Monaco 1; Rennes 2, Lorient 0; Valenciennes 1, Le Mans 2; and Strasbourg 0, Sochaux 2. CRESPO SCORES LATE EQUALIZER AS iNTER DRAWS 1-1 AT SAMPDORIA TO REMAIN UNBEATEN IN SERIE A. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lyon extend lead to four with win over basement club Metz Feb 25, 2008
Earlier on Saturday, Geoffrey Dernis scored twice to help St Etienne pull away from the relegation zone with a 3-1 win at Caen. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
French writer Robbe-Grillet dies Feb 19, 2008
The novelist was admitted to the Caen University Hospital in France over the weekend for cardiac problems and died on Monday morning, officials said. Robbe-Grillet was born on 18 August, 1922, in Brest, western France. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obituary: French author Alain Robbe-Grillet dies at 85 Feb 19, 2008
Robbe-Grillet died at Caen University Hospital in western France, where he had been admitted over the weekend for cardiac problems, the officials said. He was among the most prominent of France's "new novelists" that emerged in the 1950s, including Nobel Prize laureate Claude Simon, Michel Butor and Nathalie Sarraute. (International Herald Tribune)
Alain Robbe-Grillet, 85 Feb 19, 2008
Robbe-Grillet was admitted to the Caen University Hospital in western France over the weekend for cardiac problems, officials said. He died there Monday morning. (Globe and Mail)
Marseille hand Nice their first home defeat Feb 12, 2008
Strugglers Racing Lens moved up to 13th with a 4-1 win at Caen earlier on Sunday, forward Toifilou Maoulida showing the northerners the way with the quickest goal in Ligue 1 this season, a header after 16 seconds. Two goals from midfielder Mathieu Bodmer had helped Lyon crush strugglers Sochaux 4-1 on Saturday to stay four points clear at the top. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Indo-French ties cover wide deals Feb 3, 2008
The Grand Accelerateur National d'ions Lourds (GANIL), a heavy ion accelerator based in Caen in France, signed a pact with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) to study rare isotopes that are useful for the healthcare sector. "We have signed an umbrella agreement which can be used as a framework for further cooperation on various research projects," GANIL Director Sydney Gales told PTI here. (India Times)
Marseille counting on in-form Cisse in Cup action Feb 1, 2008
The France striker, who like his team is recovering from a poor start to the season, goes into Sunday s game after hitting three in their 6-1 demolition of Caen in Ligue 1 last weekend ... Of course we ve just had a good result against Caen but we mustn t get carried away, said Marseille defender Gael Givet, who joined from Monaco at the end of last season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France and India to expand scientific collaborations Jan 31, 2008
They will also work with scientists at the GANIL heavy-ion accelerator in Caen. Under another agreement, a neuroscience laboratory will be set up in India by India's National Brain Research Centre, the University of Paris and French medical research centre INSERM.. (Nature News Service)
Hat-trick for Cisse as Marseille hit Caen for six Jan 28, 2008
PARIS: Olympique Marseille showed glimpses of their old form by giving sixth-placed Caen a 6-1 hammering in the French League on Saturday thanks to a Djibril Cisse (pic) hat-trick and two goals by Mathieu Valbuena. Marseille, without a trophy since lifting the 1993 European Cup, thrilled the home fans with an exciting display. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: Lens rallies by league-leading Lyon Jan 21, 2008
In Saturday's other games, it was: Marseille 3, Valenciennes 1; Toulouse 1, Caen 1; Metz 1, Monaco 4; Saint-Etienne 2, Rennes 0; Lorient 1, Paris Saint-Germain 0; Auxerre 1, Strasbourg 1; and Sochaux 1, Lille 1. Lens had the best occasion in the first half when Maoulida beat the offside trap in the 13th minute to close on Gregory Coupet alone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France: Lorient beats PSG 1-0 on own goal Jan 20, 2008
Lorient beats Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on own goal. Posted: Saturday January 19, 2008 4:46PM; Updated: Saturday January 19, 2008 4:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ivory Coast striker Diane fires PSG to win over Lens Jan 15, 2008
Lyon, chasing a seventh successive title, moved on to 42 points from 20 matches, six ahead of second-placed Nancy who had to be content with a 0-0 draw at Caen. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Champions Lyon surge six points clear Jan 14, 2008
Lyon have 42 points from 20 matches, six clear of second-placed Nancy who drew 0-0 at Caen. Third-placed Girondins Bordeaux joined Nancy on 36 points with a 4-1 home win over struggling Auxerre featuring two goals from Argentine forward Fernando Cavenaghi. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* French giants PSG, Marseille survive to reach last 32 of cup Jan 7, 2008
Caen, fourth in the top flight, were knocked out by second division Sedan 3-2 ... It was Caen's first defeat in two months. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
2007 in review Jan 2, 2008
" While Kleinow's movie-making talents earned him a 1983 Emmy for the "Winds of War" miniseries, he is best known for his music, which included sessions with some of the biggest names in the business. Kleinow played guitar with John Lennon, Joni Mitchell and Billy Joel, to name a few, and opened for the Rolling Stones at Altamont as the guitarist for the Flying Burrito Brothers. He played what some called a psychedelic pedal steel guitar, catching the eye of the Byrds' Gram Parsons and Chris... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Late Nancy equaliser keeps leaders Lyon at bay Dec 24, 2007
Goals by Juan Eduardo Eluchans and Cedric Hengbart earned promoted Caen a 2-0 win over Racing Strasbourg which lifted them to fourth on 31 points. Strasbourg had Gregory Paisley sent off with six minutes to go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rangers the favourites, says Lyon chairman Dec 12, 2007
That does not mean Aulas, whose team warmed up in poor fashion with a 1-0 Ligue 1 defeat at Caen on Saturday, has given up all hope: Favourites dont always win, he said. Lyon coach Alain Perrin rested several first-choice players for the Caen match, which Brazil midfielder Juninho and France striker Karim Benzema both started on the bench ... Rangers manager Walter Smith was in the Caen stands and believed his French spying trip had been worthwhile. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Roundup: French leader Lyon knocked off Dec 9, 2007
PARIS (AP) -- Yoan Gouffran scored a first-half winner Saturday to lead Caen to a 1-0 home win over French leader Lyon, which rested key players ahead of its midweek Champions League match against Rangers. Gouffran struck in the 18th minute, collecting a pass just outside the penalty area and taking a touch before shooting past goalkeeper Remy Vercoutre to hand Lyon its fourth defeat of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Hannover 96 beats Werder Bremen with Hanke hat trick Dec 9, 2007
France Yoan Gouffran scored a first-half winner to lead Caen to a 1-0 home victory over Lyon, the French leader, which rested key players ahead of its midweek European Champions League match against Rangers. The defending champion rested its top scorer, Karim Benzema, and midfielder Juninho to keep them fresh for Wednesday's visit to Glasgow, where Lyon has to win to reach the next round. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Using mobile phones as cash is put to the test in Europe Nov 11, 2007
The French trial, announced Friday and including 1,000 people in Strasbourg and Caen, is not another experiment to see if consumers will use their phones as a payment device; based on dozens of small-scale trials run by industry participants across Europe, the companies are convinced they will. Nor is it a test of whether the business is a profitable one, since fees will not be involved - and antitrust law would prohibit price-fixing among rivals, anyway. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Webhelp Takes Call Centers to the Top Nov 10, 2007
To serve such customers, Webhelp opened its first French operation, in the city of Caen, in 2005. Jousset says that native speakers with their deeper cultural context and better command of slang perform better anyway at outbound tasks such as telemarketing. (BusinessWeek)
