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J&J pulls Olympic sponsorship

Johnson & Johnson is axing its global sponsorship with the International Olympic Committee after less than three years. The move leaves the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and London 2012 without key funding.

Interview: Reform, opening-up and China's changes in the eyes of a Gabonese

"The Beijing Olympic Games showcased China's unparalleled achievements since its adoption of the policy of reform and opening-up," said Norbert Mba-Ndong, a middle-aged Gabonese who used to study in China. Mba-Ndong, now in his...

Interview: Lee Kuan Yew praises China for reform's success

Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has praised China for the remarkable achievements over the past three decades, saying that China's role in regional and international affairs will increase with its higher status and the...

Nike Air Force 180 - Gray - Obsidian - Red

Here are some pictures of the latest Nike Air Force 180. The Air Force 180 was worn by Charles Barkely in the 1992 Olympic Games. Although the Air Force 180 is one of Nike’s classics it doesn’t exactly generate lines around the...

D.M. adds 2014 AAU Junior Olympics

From Register Staff Reports • November 18, 2008 Des Moines has picked up at least one more round of the AAU Junior Olympic Games - and another estimated $25 million boost to its pocketbook. The city has learned it will host the...

VOX POPULI: Richard Pound must resign

In recent weeks, numerous individuals and organizations from across the country have called for the resignation of McGill's chancellor, Richard Pound. Pound is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, as well as...

"Squash should definitely be in the Olympics and it's a disgrace it's not been included" - AC

by Martin Gough - BBC Sport (U2505894) 14 November 2008 Golf, rugby sevens, baseball, softball, squash, roller sports and karate are among those presenting their cases for inclusion in the Olympic Games. Sports should not be...

China Industrial Waste Management, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results (PR Newswire)

China Industrial Waste Management, Inc. , an industrial waste processor and provider of environmental protection, pollution treatment and waste management design services in the People's Republic of China , today announced its...

Sandrock: Dita at starting line of post-competitive career

On Running By Michael Sandrock Monday, November 17, 2008 If you go What: A talk by 2008 Olympic marathon gold medalist Constantina Dita When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Fleet Feet Sports Details: 303-939-8000 or...

Beating the bullies

A Paralympic gold medallist has spoken about how he overcame bullies as a youngster to become a champion swimmer. Welsh swimmer David Roberts said he hoped he could be an inspiration to young people who were bullied. Roberts,...

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