News tagged with special olympics
JFK's sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88
(AP) -- President John F. Kennedy's sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who carried on the family's public service tradition by founding the Special Olympics and championing the rights of the mentally disabled, ...
Aug 11, 2009 |
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Foxconn shows off changes at factory campus
The global controversy surrounding the treatment of assembly-line workers who manufacture iPhones and iPads - and just about every other consumer device - is triggering an unprecedented effort by Apple Inc. and its chief ...
May 11, 2012 |
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Fans can watch every Olympic event live online
(AP) -- Usain Bolt could be defending his Olympic 200-meter title on a Thursday afternoon in the United States.
May 02, 2012 |
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At inquiry, Rupert Murdoch defends 50-year record
(AP) -- News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said Wednesday that his globe-spanning TV and newspaper empire doesn't carry as much political sway as is often believed, telling a British inquiry into media ethics ...
Apr 25, 2012 |
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NBC and NSF launch 'Science of NHL Hockey'
NBC News' educational arm, NBC Learn, and the NBC Sports Group recently teamed up with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to release "Science of NHL Hockey"--an informative ...
Feb 01, 2012 |
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China test-launches 3D TV channel
China's state broadcaster has test-launched a 3D television channel, state media said, in a bid to draw viewers and drive consumption by encouraging people to upgrade to 3D-capable sets.
Jan 02, 2012 |
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British Library puts 19th C newspapers online
(AP) -- The newspaper coverage was troubling: London's huge international showcase was beset by planning problems, local opposition and labor woes - and the transport was a mess.
Nov 29, 2011 |
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An excavation is no camping trip
The Greeks were not always in such dire financial straits as today. But is it necessary to look as far back as these Bonn archeologists did in order to see a huge, flourishing Greek commercial area? They have ...
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Nov 14, 2011 |
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USA Network taps Yap.TV for viewer chats
Cable television's USA Network said it has enlisted Internet startup Yap.TV to tap into the hot trend of people "chatting" online while viewing shows.
Oct 18, 2011 |
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A cut above the Eiffel Tower
Vladimir G. Shukhov, one of the most ingenious engineers of the 19th and early 20th centuries, developed revolutionary construction techniques. The Russian engineer built lattice towers up to 150 meters high ...
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Conquering jet lag syndrome
Jet lag poses a problem for athletes flying to international competitions. Sunao Uchida summarises the lessons learned in trying to reduce the negative impact of jet lag on athletes - lessons that are relevant to all air ...
Apr 05, 2011 |
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