Summer in Beijing Was Strong for Sports, but Weak for Ads New York Times, United States - 15 hours ago By ERIC PFANNER WHAT happened to the “Beijing bounce”? It was the surge in advertising spending that the Summer Olympics were supposed to provide. …

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Beijing's thrust into Latin America International Herald Tribune, France - Nov 20, 2008 Beijing extends considerable aid and trade to Cuba's lagging economy and has fairly extensive military ties with the island - including the apparent use of … President's Latin America tour cements Beijing's trade clout guardian.co.uk Hu Lands in Latin America AS/COA Online China seeks LatAm pact The Journal of Commerce Online Forbes - Daily Times all 418 news articles

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World Cup Qualifying - AFC Group A - ESPN Soccernet
Pim Verbeek has vowed Australia will go all-out for victory in their World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Wednesday despite the absence of a number of key players through injury. Strikers Moussa Dembele and Kevin Mirallas scored a goal each to give

Soccer: Brockie signs with Fury North - New Zealand Herald
Queensland Fury have signed talented young New Zealand striker Jeremy Brockie to the club’s inaugural Hyundai A-League squad. Chairman Don Matheson said the 23-year-old had represented his country 23 times at under-20 and under-23 level, scoring

Bradley Names Qualifying Roster - soccer365.com
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 20 players to train in advance of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala on Nov. 19 in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for the USA’s first

Beijing city govt will not restrict private car purchases - Xinhua Forbes, NY - 8 hours ago BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - The city government of Beijing will not restrict car purchases, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing a senior city official … Beijing increases government investment by 6 billion yuan People’s Daily Online Renovations to displace tenants Hürriyet all 6 news articles

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The FDA Opens Office In Beijing eFluxMedia - 20 hours ago By Davie Barret The FDA opened its first foreign office in Beijing, after a flux of contaminated products reached America, causing a lot of problems. … Video: FDA to Open Offices in China, India AssociatedPress US food, drug regulator opens first overseas office in Beijing Xinhua FDA's 1st foreign branch opened Boston Globe (registration) Los Angeles Times - China Daily all 1,349 news articles

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Sports in brief Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago John Morse shot a 2-over 74 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Robert Thompson after the third round of the Champions qualifying tournament in Coral … Morse leads Champions Tour Q-school SI.com all 38 news articles

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Reindeer strike back in - Cecil Whig
The legendary improv comedy troupe Chicago City Limits will appear at Cecil College’s Milburn Stone Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday with the rib-tickling spoof “Revenge of the Reindeer.” The show follows antlered workers forced to lug Santa from

B/R Picks The Greatest Quarterback of All-Time - Bleacherreport.com
Before I write a single thing on quarterbacks, I want to take a little more of your time by thanking everyone who was involved in this monumental quest. I received 30 lists from people across the nation Before I write a single thing on

Triathlon team records top five finish Goulburn Post, Australia - 24 minutes ago GOULBURN Triathlon Club was well represented in Canberra over the weekend with nine athletes competing in the gruelling Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon. …

Boutilier competes in triathlon - Port Townsend Leader

Boutilier competes in triathlon Port Townsend Leader, WA - Nov 19, 2008 He has run the Seattle and Portland marathons several times and has competed twice in the Umpqua Ultimate Half-Iron Triathlon and Duathlon in Sutherlin, …

Yamamoto dominates Rota Blue Triathlon - Saipan Tribune

Yamamoto dominates Rota Blue Triathlon Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 9 hours ago In a picturesque setting framed by clear blue skies, 118 triathletes competed in the 15th Annual Rota Blue Triathlon held on the southernmost island of the …

CALGARY - Olympic medallists Jeff Pain and Mellisa Hollingsworth headline a strong Canadian skeleton team for the upcoming World Cup circuit after a gruelling national team selection process. Joining Pain on the men’s team will be Calgary’s Paul more

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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is eyeing to host the 2011 Fiba-Asia Olympic qualifying tournament, a move it hopes would strengthen the country’s chance of making it to the 2012 Summer games in London. And to sweeten the bid, the cage more

C OSTLY as it may, but the Philippines has firmed up its bid to host the FIBA-Asia men’s basketball qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics. The country’s intention to stage the tournament two years from now was among the several more

Kicking the Olympic tires in Vancouver Seattle Times, United States - 17 hours ago And people better start hustling — and spending that controversial $100 million loan from the city - -to get the Athlete's Village ready to greet the world … Kicking the Olympic tires in Vancouver Seattle Times all 2 news articles

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Ben Cousins tests to be easier than for athletes Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 10 hours ago "When you sign up to be an Olympic athlete, what you sign up for is complying with the WADA (World Anti-Doping Authority) code," Culbert said. …

Dr. Jay Granat Counsels Olympic Athletes, Olympic Coaches … - PR Web (press release)

Dr. Jay Granat Counsels Olympic Athletes, Olympic Coaches … PR Web (press release), WA - Nov 18, 2008 With the help of an interpreter, I taught them some of the methods I use with young athletes, professional athletes, Division I athletes, Olympic hopefuls …

British Olympic athletes face funding cut - Times Online

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British Olympic athletes face funding cut Times Online, UK - Nov 15, 2008 British athletes, who enjoyed their most successful Olympics for a century in Beijing this summer, face cuts in funding for the build-up to the 2012 Games … Island nations sign up for Olympic dream Warrington Guardian Athletic god still leading from front Irish Times Olympics burden not worth money NW Evening Mail Times Online all 479 news articles

The possibility of a British Olympic football team - FIFA
“The FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter, has said on several occasions that a British Olympic football team for the 2012 Olympic Games would not affect the privileges of the four British associations as members of FIFA. On the occasion of a private

Air Quality In Asia, Africa Deteriorate AHN - Nov 13, 2008 The smog is apparent also in many Chinese cities, which caused a reduction in sunlight up to 20 percent since the 1970s, according to the UN report. …

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Giant Asian smog cloud masks warming impact: UN Reuters UK, UK - Nov 13, 2008 By Emma Graham-Harrison BEIJING (Reuters) - A three-kilometer thick cloud of brown soot and other pollutants hanging over Asia is darkening cities, … China's journey to the dark ages Globe and Mail Report sees new pollution threat International Herald Tribune Toxic Cloud Masks Warming Effects Wall Street Journal RedOrbit - IBNLive.com all 483 news articles

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US Olympians J. Estrada & D. Andrade featured on “Holiday Havoc” Hot Boxing News - 12 hours ago PROVIDENCE (November 18, 2008) – Rhode Island’s only representatives ever on the US Olympic Boxing Team, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo …

Oh, it's on! Hamilton vs Hoy at Race of Champions - Autoblog

Oh, it's on! Hamilton vs Hoy at Race of Champions Autoblog, CA - 22 minutes ago Not only did their golden boy Lewis Hamilton win the Formula One World Championship, but their star cyclist Chris Hoy took home three Olympic gold medals …

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Chinese national jailed and fined for scalping Olympic tickets Ticket News, CT - 22 hours ago By Alfred Branch Jr. A 41-year-old Chinese national, who allegedly scalped more than 500 tickets to this year's Beijing Olympics, was sentenced this week to …

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'Too many questions' surround Olympic village deal, candidate says Globe and Mail, Canada - Nov 6, 2008 The city has assumed some financial risk by guaranteeing that the Olympic village will be finished by next November, he said. … Vancouver approves $100M bailout for Olympic Village developer CBC.ca Vancouver bails out developer of Olympic village site Journal of Commerce All calm at athletes' village sales site Vancouver Sun CBC.ca - CBC.ca all 101 news articles

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MediaG3, Inc.'s Subsidiary Signs Contract with Olympic Village … MarketWatch - Oct 28, 2008 Olympic Village is one of the major real estate development companies in China, where demand for quality housing is enormous with rapid growth. …

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Question: Other than you and your team, did anyone associated with amateur boxing or the media think that you would make it to the Olympics? Answer: Besides my team and familia, no one else thought or believed that I would make the Olympic team more

U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 20 players to train in advance of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala on Nov. 19 in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for the USA’s first more

With fewer than 500 days to go until the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver , the eight women’s ice hockey teams which will be taking part in the Olympic tournament in February 2010 are already known. The last two places were allocated at the more

Pakistan’s Olympic Village Club nail last-gasp winner to storm … Malaysia Star, Malaysia - Nov 14, 2008 By S. RAMAGURU KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistan’s Olympic Village Club needed a last-gasp winner to check into the final of the Asian Champion Clubs hockey tournament … Title to Ernst & Young New Straits Times Dharmaraj’s men thrash Pakistani club in the final Malaysia Star Ernst & Young whip Thais to storm into final Malaysia Star New Straits Times - New Straits Times all 6 news articles

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Trek Announces Title Sponsorship of Women's Triathlon Series MarketWatch - Nov 14, 2008 WATERLOO, WI, Nov 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Trek Bicycle announced today its title sponsorship of the new Trek Women's Triathlon Series. …

Triathlon: Simon Lessing MBE, Aleck Hunter and Dick Poole Awarded … - RunnersWeb

Triathlon: Simon Lessing MBE, Aleck Hunter and Dick Poole Awarded … RunnersWeb, Canada - 16 hours ago Saturday night’s British Triathlon Annual Award Dinner saw the presentation of the first Gold Pin Awards, awarded to three of the sport’s leading figures to …

Hooked on a feeling - Ha’aretz

Hooked on a feeling Ha’aretz, Israel - 7 hours ago Fishman is married to a former medium-distance running champion; their two daughters, aged 9 and 11, are also triathlon and running champions for their age …

Trek Sponsoring Women's Tri Series - Bicycle Retailer

Trek Sponsoring Women's Tri Series Bicycle Retailer, CA - 29 minutes ago MADISON, WI (BRAIN)—Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon Series. The Trek Women’s Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities …

Former Austinite Gary Hall Jr. retires - Austin American-Statesman
Gary Hall Jr., a 10-time Olympic medalist and former Austin resident, has retired from swimming and turned his attention to a new challenge: Helping those with diabetes lead long, productive lives. He has the disease. “I’m just not ready to commit

After winning 10 Olympic swimming medals, Gary Hall Jr. retires, turns - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Gary Hall Jr. went out early Sunday morning to catch a few waves. Time to get on with the rest of his life. The 10-time Olympic medalist has officially retired from swimming and turned his attention to a new challenge: helping those with diabetes

‘Katie just kind of rolls her eyes’ - Tonight South Africa
Tom Cruise wants his two-year-old daughter Suri to be an Olympic athlete. The Valkyrie actor is convinced the tot has the potential to become a gold medal winner and is even building a $7 000 (about R70 000) private gym for Suri. A source said: “Tom

Bal Sets 50 Backstroke World Record — Again - Washington Post
Randall Bal celebrates setting a new world record with a time of 22.87 in the men’s 50m backstroke race during the seventh and final leg of the short course swimming World Cup in Berlin on November 16. (John MacDougall /AFP/Getty Images) (John