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If you recall, back in 2010 Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut in the longest match in tennis history at Wimbledown. [1]

Roger Federer tied Jimmy Connors’ Open era record of 233 Grand Slam match wins by beating Tobias Kamke of Germany 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open. [2]

The Frenchmen already noted that he doesn’t feel any French players will win the tournament, thus removing any pressure on himself during the tournament. [3]

19.30 Rain has stopped play at Roland Garros, and with that news I will draw this live blog to a close for today. [...] 19.17 Venus Williams has been speaking at a press conference following her 6-2 6-3 defeat to Radwanska. [4]

View Photo Gallery - French Open 2012: Rafael Nadal tries to defend title against Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer; Serena Williams challenges on women’s side: Liz Clarke takes a look at the top three contenders, plus a player who could surprise, in the men’s and women’s fields at the French Open, which begins Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris. [5]

We are not affiliated with Roland Garros, the French Open, the French Federation of Tennis, or Viagogo in any way. [6]

Wet wet wet: Spectators brave the elements as rain interupts second round action for the French Open. [4]

The 2012 French Open (also known as Roland Garros, after the famous French aviator) is a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. [7]

But on the eve of the 2012 French Open, the 30-year-old Williams looks the favorite to win her 14th Grand Slam title on a surface that has never played to her strengths. [5]

Sources:
[1] French Open 2012: Andy Roddick Ousted In First Round - SBNation.com
[2] 2012 French Open — Roger Federer nets milestone victory - ESPN
[3] French Open 2012: Day 1 Scores, Results and Recap | Bleacher Report
[4] French Open 2012: day three as it happened - Telegraph
[5] 2012 French Open: Rededicated Serena Williams appears a favorite …
[6] French Open Tennis, Tickets For French Open, Roland Garros Tennis
[7] 2012 French Open - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amy Winehouse ’s parents plan to convert her London home into the headquarters for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, a charity organization to to help children in need, say reports. [1]

The Amy Winehouse Foundation will be funded in part by proceeds from the star’s last recording, a duet with Tony Bennett of the pop classic “Body and Soul,” that will be available on Bennett’s upcoming album, Duets II. [2]

You are viewing the UK version of the Amy Winehouse Foundation website. [3]

All author proceeds from the book will be donated to The Amy Winehouse Foundation, set up in Amy’s memory to support charitable activities that provide help, support or care for young people in need. [4]

People who knew Amy Winehouse in Camden, north London, have been speaking after the singer’s death at the age of 27. [5]

The front cover artwork for AMY, MY DAUGHTER, Mitch Winehouse’s biography of Amy has been revealed. [4]

Furious dad Mitch believes one of her acquaintances has taken copies of unreleased tracks, lyric books and letters. [...] The home in Camden Square, North London, was declared a crime scene after Amy’s death aged 27 in July. [...] Around 20 people ‘ including family, friends, security and police ‘ have had access to the home since Amy died. [6]

The Amy Winehouse Foundation will be partially funded by proceeds from Winehouse’s last recording, a duet with Tony Bennett of the classic “Body and Soul,” that will appear on Bennett’s upcoming album, Duets II. [1]

Sources:
[1] Amy Winehouse’s Home to House Her Foundation - Good Deeds, Amy …
[2] Home of Amy Winehouse to House New Foundation - The Hollywood Gossip
[3] Welcome to the Amy Winehouse Foundation
[4] Amy Winehouse - The Official Website
[5] Amy Winehouse death: Neighbour in Camden heard ’screaming and …
[6] Amy Winehouse home is robbed by ‘acquaintance’ | The Sun |Showbiz …

Residents look at the reconstructed Old Bridge of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. [1]

As the Federation politically aspires to unite the whole of Bosnia, and abolish the entities, the tourism agency of the Federation gives information about entire BiH, including the RS. [2]

In the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, conflict between the three main ethnic groups, the Serbs, Croats, and Muslims, resulted in genocide committed by the Serbs against the Muslims in Bosnia. [3]

Bosnia was controlled after 1463 by Turkey and after 1878 by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which formally annexed Bosnia in 1908. [4]

Not to be confused with Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina or Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [5]

After World War II Bosnia and Herzegovina formed a constituent republic of Yugoslavia. [4]

Until recently, the idea of a Bosnian nationality mainly applied to the nation’s Muslims, also referred to as Bosniaks. [...]… the central government lies in Sarajevo and there is one common currency, the Mark (KM). [2]

Its capital and largest city is Sarajevo. [5]

Now Croats and Bosniaks began to look for independence, and Serbian nationalism, never dead, took on a new lease of life from 1987 when Slobodan Milosevic became Serbia’s leader (and thus effectively Yugoslavia’s as well). [6]

Sources:
[1] Bosnia and Herzegovina - U.S. Department of State
[2] Bosnia and Herzegovina travel guide - Wikitravel
[3] The History Place - Genocide in the 20th Century: Bosnia …
[4] Bosnia - definition of Bosnia by the Free Online Dictionary …
[5] Bosnia and Herzegovina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[6] GENOCIDE - BOSNIA - Peace Pledge Union

Bastion is an action role-playing video game produced by independent developer Supergiant Games and published by Warner Bros. [1]

One that is considered similar to a defensive stronghold: You are a bastion of strength. [2]

Bastion is the first title from Supergiant Games, an original action role-playing game set in a lush imaginative world, in which players must create and fight for civilization’s last refuge as a mysterious narrator marks their every move. [3]

Each game has its own distinct identity and beautifully crafted atmosphere — from the pervasive sense of claustrophobic dread in Amnesia, to the haunting and otherworldly landscapes of LIMBO, to the soulful 8-bit homage of Sworcery, to the whimsical and memorable cast of Psychonauts. [4]

Find us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest on what we’re up to! [3]

In the game, the player controls “the Kid” as he moves through floating, fantasy-themed environments and fights enemies of various types. [1]

Supergiant Games is based out of San Jose, California. [3]

Bastion Wins Big: In other news, we were honored at the Game Developers Choice Awards last week when Bastion earned Best Downloadable Game and our studio earned Best Debut! [4]

Also on GamersGate, Origin, Green Man Gaming, Impulse, OnLive, and the Mac App Store. [3]

Among other things, Humble Indie Bundle V marks Bastion’s debut on Linux. [4]

Sources:
[1] Bastion (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] bastion - definition of bastion by the Free Online Dictionary …
[3] Supergiant Games | Bastion
[4] Supergiant Games | Official Web site of Supergiant Games, creators …

Amy Winehouse ’s parents plan to convert her London home into the headquarters for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, a charity organization to to help children in need, say reports. [1]

The Amy Winehouse Foundation will be funded in part by proceeds from the star’s last recording, a duet with Tony Bennett of the pop classic “Body and Soul,” that will be available on Bennett’s upcoming album, Duets II. [2]

You are viewing the UK version of the Amy Winehouse Foundation website. [3]

All author proceeds from the book will be donated to The Amy Winehouse Foundation, set up in Amy’s memory to support charitable activities that provide help, support or care for young people in need. [4]

People who knew Amy Winehouse in Camden, north London, have been speaking after the singer’s death at the age of 27. [5]

The front cover artwork for AMY, MY DAUGHTER, Mitch Winehouse’s biography of Amy has been revealed. [4]

Furious dad Mitch believes one of her acquaintances has taken copies of unreleased tracks, lyric books and letters. [...] The home in Camden Square, North London, was declared a crime scene after Amy’s death aged 27 in July. [...] Around 20 people ‘ including family, friends, security and police ‘ have had access to the home since Amy died. [6]

The Amy Winehouse Foundation will be partially funded by proceeds from Winehouse’s last recording, a duet with Tony Bennett of the classic “Body and Soul,” that will appear on Bennett’s upcoming album, Duets II. [1]

Sources:
[1] Amy Winehouse’s Home to House Her Foundation - Good Deeds, Amy …
[2] Home of Amy Winehouse to House New Foundation - The Hollywood Gossip
[3] Welcome to the Amy Winehouse Foundation
[4] Amy Winehouse - The Official Website
[5] Amy Winehouse death: Neighbour in Camden heard ’screaming and …
[6] Amy Winehouse home is robbed by ‘acquaintance’ | The Sun |Showbiz …