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McCain May Tap VP Soon
Anxious to counter coverage of Obama's overseas trip, GOP candidate may pick before Olympics.
Washington Post – 14 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Anxious to counter coverage of Obama's overseas trip, GOP candidate may pick before Olympics.
Washington Post – 14 hours, 19 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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From burgers to Beijing: McDonald's worker going to Olympics
The next time someone calls fast food work a dead end job, tell them about the Minneapolis McDonald's employee who's riding a career
kare11.com – 14 hours, 36 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul
The next time someone calls fast food work a dead end job, tell them about the Minneapolis McDonald's employee who's riding a career
kare11.com – 14 hours, 36 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: Minnesota: Minneapolis-St. Paul
No-hopers Pakistan to make up the numbers in BeijingAFP - For a nation obsessed with sports, Pakistan has very little to boast about when it comes to the Olympics and even the most optimistic fans see few hopes of any medals in Beijing.
Yahoo! – 14 hours, 38 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in World: Asia
CNN - Iraq Olympics Ban Brings Sprinter To TearsThe International Olympic Committee Has Banned Iraq From Competing In The Upcoming Summer Olympics Games Because Of What It Says Is Political Interference By The Government In Sports.
Local10.com – 14 hours, 44 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Khan predicts eight medals for British boxersAFP - Amir Khan believes Britain's boxers can win eight medals at the Beijing Olympics.
Yahoo! – 16 hours, 21 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in World: Europe
This circus of minority sports is a PR triumph for a brutal regime - so far
Simon Jenkins: The only vindication of giving the Olympics to China will be if its rulers are taken to task. To date, they've had it all their way
The Guardian – 16 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Politics: Opinions
Simon Jenkins: The only vindication of giving the Olympics to China will be if its rulers are taken to task. To date, they've had it all their way
The Guardian – 16 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Politics: Opinions
Hall of Fame Volunteers: Shawn Ames
AGE: 44ADDRESS: CantonYOUR "REAL" JOB: Owner of Ames Painting More Inc.WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE FESTIVAL: We help supply events with the convertibles and organize them for the Balloon Classic, the... 2008-07-24 Ryan Tucker aims to return in time for Browns opener http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422330 BEREA Ryan Tucker's big grin, the equanimity in his bearing, tells you the bearded giant is enjoying life as much as he has since he joined the Browns way back when.It's just that he can't play for t... BY STEVE DOERSCHUK REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER 2008-07-24 LeBron expects ankle to heal by Olympics http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422351 LAS VEGAS U.S. forward LeBron James seems certain his mildly sprained right ankle will be healed by the time the Beijing Olympics open.James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada, and h... BY ANDREW BAGNATO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2008-07-24 Company to add 247 jobs at Jackson Township facility http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422389 The parent company of a group of Plain Township-based businesses that sell health products and collectible coins will be adding at least 247 jobs to its new operations facility in Jackson Township, a ... BY ROBERT WANG REPOSITORY STAFF WRITER 2008-07-24
The Canton Repository – 16 hours, 29 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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AGE: 44ADDRESS: CantonYOUR "REAL" JOB: Owner of Ames Painting More Inc.WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE FESTIVAL: We help supply events with the convertibles and organize them for the Balloon Classic, the... 2008-07-24 Ryan Tucker aims to return in time for Browns opener http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422330 BEREA Ryan Tucker's big grin, the equanimity in his bearing, tells you the bearded giant is enjoying life as much as he has since he joined the Browns way back when.It's just that he can't play for t... BY STEVE DOERSCHUK REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER 2008-07-24 LeBron expects ankle to heal by Olympics http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422351 LAS VEGAS U.S. forward LeBron James seems certain his mildly sprained right ankle will be healed by the time the Beijing Olympics open.James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada, and h... BY ANDREW BAGNATO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 2008-07-24 Company to add 247 jobs at Jackson Township facility http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=422389 The parent company of a group of Plain Township-based businesses that sell health products and collectible coins will be adding at least 247 jobs to its new operations facility in Jackson Township, a ... BY ROBERT WANG REPOSITORY STAFF WRITER 2008-07-24
The Canton Repository – 16 hours, 29 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Local Husband, Wife Team Head to China for Olympics
They won't be competing, but two doctors from Davis will be taking care of some the world's top athletes in China -- winners of the four-legged variety.
News10.net – 17 hours, 3 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: California: Sacramento
They won't be competing, but two doctors from Davis will be taking care of some the world's top athletes in China -- winners of the four-legged variety.
News10.net – 17 hours, 3 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: California: Sacramento
Barcelona captain Puyol wants Messi to play qualifier and not go to Olympics
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol wants Lionel Messi to be playing for the team in its Champions League qualifying round next month and not travel with Argentina to the Beijing Olympics.
Canoe.ca – 17 hours, 9 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Soccer
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol wants Lionel Messi to be playing for the team in its Champions League qualifying round next month and not travel with Argentina to the Beijing Olympics.
Canoe.ca – 17 hours, 9 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Soccer
Billy Nelson's Mom knew her son would be an OlympianTaft High School Product Billy Nelson will be running the 3-thousand meter steeplechase in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Billy's mom Rhonda Blythe says she's known for years that her would be an Olympian. Billy told her in Junior High School he would one day represent the United States on the Olympic stage.
TurnTo23.com – 17 hours, 10 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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