Archive for January, 2009

Sports stars born in the year of the ox in Chinese zodiac - Examiner.com

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

CCTVSports stars born in the year of the ox in Chinese zodiacExaminer.com - 16 hours ago10, 1973, Norwegian cross-country mountain biker who won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and won six World Championships and six European Championships. …• Year of the ox Waterloo RecordChinese New Year Begins Year of the Ox MyFox Houstonall 95 news articles

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With 2018 in sight, Asia may be site - Boston Globe

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

With 2018 in sight, Asia may be siteBoston Globe, United States - 18 hours agoTo give skaters more time to prepare for their nationals and the Olympics, the Grand Prix season has been moved up a week and will start in Paris. …

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Lunar New Year: The Year of the Ox - Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Seattle Post IntelligencerLunar New Year: The Year of the OxLos Angeles Times, CA - Jan 26, 2009Millions of Chinese gave a boisterous farewell to a tumultuous 2008 marked by a massive earthquake, the Olympics and a global economic crisis. …Video: Raw Video: Hong Kong Welcomes New Year AssociatedPressChina ushers in Year of Ox with celebration The Associated PressMillions of Chinese set to lose jobs as New Year celebrations end Telegraph.co.ukCNN - Voice of Americaall 1,073 news articles

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Ex-Cardinal Lawless instructs Chinese Olympic team - Quad City Times

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Ex-Cardinal Lawless instructs Chinese Olympic teamQuad City Times, IA - Jan 25, 2009… Olympics.” While baseball is a popular spectator sport and participatory activity in a number of Far East countries, its appeal has not reached China. …

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Obama urged to pressure China on human rights - AFP

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Voice of AmericaObama urged to pressure China on human rightsAFP - 13 hours ago… the plight of several "prisoners of conscience," said China had left a trail of "broken promises" made when it won the right to host the Olympics. …Obama and China China Digital TimesDaily Update US-China TodayFresh hope for US-China cooperation Boston Globeall 1,029 news articles

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China Keeps Street Urchins Away From Olympics, Favors Hired Guns

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Shanghai, China - China’s financial hub of Shanghai has sent notices to dissidents, petitioners and other “controlled” people banning them leaving the city during the Olympics to ensure security. They are also not allowed to give their …

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China Gets A Little Creepy About The Olympics | Calamity News

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Beijing, China - Yao Ming and many of China’s other top athletes pledged “glory to the motherland” as the nation’s biggest-ever Olympic team was unveiled for the Beijing Games. “Hmm, it looks like they’re taking this a little more …

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Pete Johansson - USA, Marijuana and the Chinese Olympics | Videos

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Watch Pete Johansson - USA, Marijuana and the Chinese Olympics Funny Video, Funny Quotes Humor, Comedy, LOLCats Video, Video humor.

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Obama urged to pressure China on human rights (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama must put his promise of respect for human rights into action by castigating China over abuse of political prisoners and curbs on free speech, pressure groups said Tuesday.

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Obama urged to pressure China on human rights (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

China poses an early litmus test of President Barack Obama’s ardor for human rights, campaigners said Tuesday as US lawmakers vowed to pressure both the new administration and Beijing.

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