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First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Chinese applicants

If I got picked, I would leave my family and spend the rest of my life on Mars.It's a tough decision, of course. My son will be 14 by the time they launch the rocket in 2023, if they actually make it happen. My parents and wife haven't strongly opposed ... [Published CHINAdaily - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Space Travel, Beijing Olympics 2008, Wuhan

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

USA Basketball

Signs point to Krzyzewski as US coach

A news conference hosted by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo to announce the selection has been called for today at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where Krzyzewski presides as head coach of the Blue Devils.Krzyzewski said before and ... [Published Business World - 6 hours ago]

Entities: London Olympics 2012, Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

The Weirdest Thing On The Internet Tonight: Dumbass (NSFW)

Ai Weiwei is one of China?s pre-eminent contemporary artists, having won numerous worldwide accolades for his architectural feats (such as that awesome Beijing National Stadium from the 2008 Olympics). The problem is Ai isn?t what you?d call a ?company ... [Published Gizmodo Australia - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Beijing Olympics 2008, Ai Weiwei, Tax Evasion, Beijing

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Made of Stone...but on film

Fans of The Stone Roses should head to Lancaster?s Dukes cinema next Thursday for a unique insight into the band.The Stone Roses: Made of Stone was directed by Shane Meadows of This Is England fame. He’ll be taking part in a satellite question and answer ... [Published Leyland Guardian - 16 hours ago]

Entities: Shane Meadows, Carol Ann Duffy, Beijing Olympics 2008

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Dumbass (NSFW)

Ai Weiwei is one of China's preeminent contemporary artists, having won numerous worldwide accolades for his architectural feats (such as that awesome Beijing National Stadium from the 2008 Olympics). Problem is, Ai isn't what you'd call a "company man," ... [Published Gizmodo - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Beijing Olympics 2008, Ai Weiwei, Tax Evasion, Beijing

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

Beijing hotels: 9 fantastic new places to crash

Five years after the 2008 Olympics construction boom, new Beijing hotels keep right on comingLeading up to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing went on a hotel building frenzy. Unlike in other Olympic cities, however, long after the medal winners moved on the tourists ... [Published CNNGo - May 23 2013]

Entities: Beijing, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Property, China, Beijing Olympics 2008

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Sun hoping Donovan can lead them to title

Mike Thibault led Connecticut to two WNBA Finals in his decade as the team's head coach, but never won a championship.That will be Anne Donovan's charge this season.Connecticut fired Thibault and replaced him with the Hall of Fame standout in the offseason. ... [Published Norwich Bulletin - May 22 2013]

Entities: Mike Thibault, Kara Lawson, Tina Charles

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Kung Fu Masters

The internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors are returning to the UK with a brand new show, Return of the Master, before embarking on a world tour.This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show continues the story of the warrior and vividly depicts the rarely-seen ... [Published Fenland Citizen - May 22 2013]

Entities: Boxing, Beijing Olympics 2008, Buddhism

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Locals Merritt, Ricks compete in 200 meters in China

Virginian-Pilot reporter Larry Rubama offers up insight on high school sports in Hampton Roads. Get the full scoop on high school sports on 757Teamz.com.Connect with 757Teamz.comFollow 757Teamz on Twitter: @757teamz LaShawn Merritt ran 20.40 to win the ... [Published HamptonRoads.com - May 22 2013]

Entities: LaShawn Merritt, China, Beijing Olympics 2008, International Association of Athletics Federations, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Exercise and glamour: can they work out?

Last month Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins did something she thought was meaningful: she ran the London marathon in memory of her late father who died of cancer. In doing so, she raised almost $40,000 for charity.But instead of being praised for her efforts, ... [Published Sydney Morning Herald - May 21 2013]

Entities: Katherine Jenkins, Jade Johnson, Leisel Jones, lipgloss

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Sparks hire Bridget Pettis as assistant coach

Lange has 18 years of coaching experience, including stints with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Most recently, he was head coach of UMMC Ekaterinburg, this year's EuroLeague champion that included Sparks star Candace Parker. Lange is married to Sparks ... [Published Modesto Bee - May 21 2013]

Entities: Sandy Brondello, Candace Parker, Beijing Olympics 2008, Seattle

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 2 reports

Isinbayeva wins comeback meet in Shanghai

Shanghai, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva won her first competition of the season by jumping 4.70 metres at the Diamond League meeting here.The 30-year-old skipped the winter season after a tough Olympic year in which ... [Published News Track India - May 19 2013]

Entities: Yelena Isinbayeva, Shanghai, Pole Vault, Silke Spiegelburg, Silver

Quotes

"I think traditions are everywhere different. The culture we think like the Asian culture is that we are all hospitable and we are very kind people of all the Asia, especially China. I think (we should) just go to the same friendly way and keep it up."

A Man Brings Pakistani Cuisine to China [Published CRI Online - 18 hours ago]

...likely the Sun will use several players at the power forward spot, but former Nebraska star Kelsey Griffin will get a chance to make the job hers. "Kelsey has been on the bench biding her time and bouncing between the 3 and the 4, but we've got her mind on that 4 and helping us from that position" she said

Sun hoping Donovan can lead them to title [Published Norwich Bulletin - May 22 2013]

...together? "The reality is that most of us aren't going to look glamorous when we have sweat pouring down our face after a workout," says Hills. "And I think it's nice to have a space of respite from the pressure to look constantly Facebook profile-picture ready."

Exercise and glamour: can they work out? [Published Sydney Morning Herald - May 21 2013]

"While they had their problems in the women's singles, both of them really turned it around in the doubles and the results so far all boil down to a very good chemistry and attitude on the court."

Feng dumped out [Published Asiaone - May 20 2013]

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Chinese applicants [Published CHINAdaily - 2 hours ago]
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Made of Stone...but on film [Published Leyland Guardian - 16 hours ago]
China National Convention Center (CNCC) new sta... [Published ITCM - 16 hours ago]
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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Dum... [Published Gizmodo - 23 hours ago]
America’s Cup Suggests Safety Equipment, Catama... [Published Bloomberg - 23 hours ago]
Beijing hotels: 9 fantastic new places to crash [Published CNNGo - May 23 2013]
America’s Cup : Drama On The Bay [Published Haute Living Magazine - May 22 2013]
Sun hoping Donovan can lead them to title [Published Norwich Bulletin - May 22 2013]
Kung Fu Masters [Published Fenland Citizen - May 22 2013]
Locals Merritt, Ricks compete in 200 meters in ... [Published HamptonRoads.com - May 22 2013]
Paralympic athlete provides boccia coaching to ... [Published Learning Disability Today - May 21 2013]
Exercise and glamour: can they work out? [Published Sydney Morning Herald - May 21 2013]
Sparks hire Bridget Pettis as assistant coach [Published Modesto Bee - May 21 2013]
Chain Reaction Cycles team up with Swissman Xtr... [Published Chainreaction Hub - May 21 2013]
Olympic Medalist Faces New Opponent: Spring All... [Published Healthywomen.org - May 21 2013]
Li Ning and the Delicate Art of Going Upmarket [Published Forbes India - May 21 2013]
Feng dumped out [Published Asiaone - May 20 2013]
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Annual Danish embassy climate race [Published China.org.cn - May 20 2013]
China Mineral Gem Show [Published Nile International - May 20 2013]
Kiwi rite of passage in China [Published Shanghai Daily - May 19 2013]
Isinbayeva wins comeback meet in Shanghai [Published News Track India - May 19 2013]
Isinbayeva wins comeback meet in Shanghai [Published ProKerala.com - May 19 2013]
With contrasting socio-economic policies, India... [Published Economic Times - May 19 2013]
Feng dumped out [Published Electric New Paper - May 18 2013]

Blogs

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Full Pundit: Christy Clark’s mysterious majority [Published National Post \| Full Comment » Full Comment - May 15 2013] Polling industry crisis continues The British Columbia Liberals win another election. Whoops. The Vancouver Sun ‘s editorialists credit the Liberals’ stunning comeback win to Premier Christy Clark’s “communication skills, … her ability to connect ...
Dershowitz should stop lying about Tutu’s record [Published Mondoweiss - May 14 2013] Dershowitz At the risk of publicly acknowledging my unhealthy obsession with the lies of Alan Dershowitz, here is yet another installment in his seemingly endless repertoire of mendacity. If you think that Dershowitz’s smears of his ideological opponents ...
Artemis Sailor’s Death Sparks Review of America... [Published MaritimeSecurity.Asia - May 11 2013] Onboard the AC72. Artemis Racing April 11th 2013, (c) Sander van der Borch / Artemis Racing (Bloomberg) — Organizers of the America’s Cup will work with the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate the accident that killed two-time Olympic sailing medalist ...
Have A Big Problem With Your China Counterparty... [Published China Law Blog - May 07 2013] A few weeks ago, a China risk consultancy contacted us regarding their own China legal matter. During our conversation, the caller went off and said that he really liked our posts on how to avoid getting kidnapped in China. He then told me that so ...
As I sit by my father in the hospital, there is... [Published KevinMD.com - May 07 2013] With gratitude to Doctors Rafael Espada and Michael Madani, for fixing my father’s heart, twice. When Michael Phelps was interviewed during the Beijing Olympics, the world first learned about the extraordinary amount of food needed to fuel the swimmer ...

Press Releases

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KFA Search Unveils New Name, New Face and New P... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Feb 08 2013]