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- Water Cube brings Chinese architect Olympic glory
- SHANGHAI AFP — Zhao Xiaojun may not have won a gold medal, but the Shanghai architect who helped create the iconic bubble-clad Water Cube is already reaping the rewards of Olympic glory. The record-breaking exploits of US swimmer Michael Phelps turned a global spotlight on Beijing's National Aquatics Center,...
- Research articles 2008-08-20
- Satellite to shed light on global warming
- BELTSVILLE, Md. -- NASA plans to launch a new satellite next year that will help scientists fill in a gap in their understanding of global warming: the role of clouds and airborne particles. The satellite Glory, targeted for launch in June, will give scientists a much better...
- Research articles 2008-07-04
- Manchester United out to hammer home advantage in final strait
- LONDON AFP — Manchester United and Chelsea, who already have a date in the Champions League final to determine continental bragging rights, first must settle the matter of domestic dominance this weekend entering the final strait of a thrilling Premiership season. Title-holders United will move to the brink of...
- Research articles 2008-05-03
- United out to hammer home advantage in final strait
- LONDON AFP — Manchester United and Chelsea, who already have a date in the Champions League final to determine continental bragging rights, first must settle the matter of domestic dominance this weekend entering the final strait of a thrilling English Premiership season. Title-holders United will move to the brink...
- Research articles 2008-05-02
- SOCCER In Brief: Trophy woe
- CHESTER-LE-STREET Whitehill missed out on Durham FA Trophy glory when they lost 3-1 to Murton in last night's final at Washington's Nissan FC.
- Research articles 2008-04-22
- Major NASA projects over budget
- WASHINGTON -- Two-thirds of NASA's major new programs are significantly over budget or behind schedule, according to the agency's latest report to Congress. NASA's nearly stagnant budget requires the agency to cut projects to make up for unexpected expenses, and cost overruns nearly shut down one...
- Research articles 2008-03-26
- Giants reportedly ink kicker Tynes, after Super Bowl glory
- NEW YORK AFP — Scottish-born kicker Lawrence Tynes, who played a key role in the New York Giants' improbable run to Super Bowl glory, has reportedly inked a five-year, seven million-dollar contract with the team. The New York Daily News reported Tynes and the National Football League champion Giants...
- Research articles 2008-02-11
- Horse Racing: The King of wishful thinking
- IN the unforgiving arenas of the boxing ring and the racecourse, there are few brute truths harder to defy than the old adage: They never come back. Ageing fighters who have done their money and been forced back to the ring in the hope of returning to...
- Research articles 2008-01-27
- Days of designer diktat numbered
- PARIS AFP — The days of big-brand designer domination are numbered, with fashionistas now poised to go for the different, the exceptional, and the ethical, says one of the world's leading fashion gurus. "Buying something just because it's in fashion is a thing of the past," said Jean-Jacques Picart,...
- Research articles 2008-01-16
- Keegan mulls Newcastle return
- LONDON AFP — Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has indicated he could be interested in a new spell in charge at St James Park. Speculation has been rife over who the new coach of Newcastle would be since last week's sacking of Sam Allardyce and Harry Redknapp's decision to...
- Research articles 2008-01-14
- Eriksson eyes Cup glory
- LONDON AFP — Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson set his sights on FA Cup glory after watching his team grind out a third round goalless draw at West Ham. City will be favourites to progress in the replay later this month as they have won ten and lost only...
- Research articles 2008-01-05
- What I read
- Ken Thompson Wachovia CEO What is your all-time favorite book? The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Visions of Glory by William Manchester. Is there a particular genre that appeals to you? ...
- Research articles 2007-11-05
- China cranks up pressure ahead of table tennis world championships
- BEIJING AFP — China on Wednesday cranked up the pressure ahead of the world table tennis championships next week, warning it plans to bask in glory once again. China has been the world's top breeding ground for table tennis talent for decades and head coach Liu Guoliang said another...
- Research articles 2007-05-16
- Fraser is our Rocky Balboa: Vipers boss
- Byline: By Lee Ryder Newcastle Vipers have unearthed their own Rocky Balboa in the shape of Iain Fraser. That's the view of Vipers chairman Paddy O'Connor ahead of their crucial Elite League play-off clash with Coventry Blaze tomorrow night (6.30). The experienced figure of the former NHL...
- Research articles 2007-03-30
- Web programmer turned writer dreaming of Oscars glory
- HOLLYWOOD AFP — A Japanese-American web programmer who once dreamed of a Hollywood writing career is on the brink of Oscars glory after emerging as one of the creative forces behind the war film "Letters from Iwo Jima." The remarkable story of how Iris Yamashita was hired to write...
- Research articles 2007-02-19
- Football: Gilbert has Cup glory in his eyes
- KENNY GILBERT is eyeing Scottish Cup glory with Deveronvale - despite the grave risk to his sight. Vale's assistant playerboss has defied doctors' orders to help the Highland League champions make history. The entire population of the tiny Banffshire town will turn up at...
- Research articles 2007-01-28
- Mauresmo hungry for more grand slam glory
- SYDNEY AFP — Amelie Mauresmo says she is hungering for more grand slam glory after her breakthrough victory in last year's Australian Open. Mauresmo has fond memories of Australia after her hollow victory over Justine Henin-Hardenne in the 2006 final at Melbourne Park. Henin-Hardenne retired with an upset stomach while...
- Research articles 2007-01-07
- Last chance for Giants
- Like the New York Jets, the New York Giants enter the final weekend of the NFL regular season well-positioned to make the playoffs. But for the Giants, matters aren't nearly as upbeat. Two months ago they were 6-2 and seemed on their way to glory in the NFC East and...
- Research articles 2006-12-29
- Celtic seeking more European glory in Lisbon
- LISBON AFP — Celtic manager Gordon Strachan says his side will be looking for more European glory when they face Benfica Wednesday in the Champions League in Lisbon, the city where in 1967 the team became the first British side to win the European Cup. "Everyone at Celtic is looking...
- Research articles 2006-10-31
- Even Zidane retired with more glory than Schumacher: Alonso
- MADRID AFP — Fernando Alonso launched a withering attack on Michael Schumacher, claiming the seven-time world champion heads into retirement with the label 'the most unsporting driver in the history of Formula One' hanging over him. Schumacher announced his intention to retire at the end of the season after winning...
- Research articles 2006-09-12
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