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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 |
Pistorius probably out of Olympics
Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee world record-holder at 100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres, is almost certain to have his dream of competing at the Beijing Olympic Games shattered in the next few days. Professor Peter Brüggemann, the scientist in Cologne who has conducted tests on the South African at the behest of the IAAF, told a German newspaper that Pistorius’s curved carbon fibre blades give him a “considerable advantage” over his able-bodied rivals.
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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 |
Teen Poker Champ
History was made in the ever growing world of online and live poker recently, maybe ushering in a new era in the old game. Gone are the days of the smoky saloon and small stakes games. We now live in an era of high media coverage, sponsorships by reputable companies and outrageous prizes. And the new era brings new champions, including Annette Obrestad, a nineteen year old Norwegian girl who learned to play online and has now not only made the transfer to the live tournament circuit, but has become the youngest person to win a major tournament.
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Sunday, 16 December 2007 |
A Must Read About Madeline
Finally, after all the rumors and speculation that have been written about the disappearance of Madeline, someone has written an article which does not speculate, does not make accusations and is in no way sensational. It is well worth reading.
For six months David James Smith has examined the evidence surrounding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann for The Sunday Times Magazine. In this, the most comprehensive — and authoritative — investigation yet, he addresses the key issues facing Gerry and Kate as they prepare for Christmas without their daughter
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Wednesday, 12 December 2007 |
Led Zeppelin triumph
Led Zeppelin reunited for a much-anticipated concert at London's O2 Arena on Monday (Dec. 10), playing for more than two hours as part of a benefit for the late Atlantic Records founder and producer Ahmet Ertegun. It was the first time the band played a full set together since 1980, and the reviews are stellar. The band consisted of the three surviving members, singer Robert Plant, 59, Page, 63, and bassist John-Paul Jones, 61, with the late John Bonham's son Jason, 41, on drums.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007 |
Capello in pole position after Mourinho says no
Fabio Capello looks increasingly likely to be given the chance to turn the impossibe job into an Italian job after Jose Mourinho definitively ruled himself out of contention to succeed Steve McClaren as the England manager. The Football Association has turned its focus on to Capello as the leading possibility to take England towards the 2010 World Cup.
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