Miserable Failure
Ireland players get their say on Cup failure
The Irish Rugby Union Players'Association (IRUPA) will survey Ireland squad members as the union explores reasons for a miserable performance at the World Cup.
'Miserable failure' - People's National Party gives Government low grade for performance
The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) yesterday gave the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) a failing grade on crime, its management of the economy and goverance during its first 100 days in office. In fact, according to the Opposition, the Government's performance to date....
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Cricket: England's batsmen plumb new depths
Cricket: England were skittled for a miserable 81 in their worst batting display ever against Sri Lanka
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Boosters furious over losing Rodriguez say WVU dropped ball
West Virginia University defended itself Tuesday from wealthy football boosters furious about the administration's failure to offer coach Rich Rodriguez a deal to remain with the Mountaineers. Attorney Stephen Goodwin, chairman of WVU's Board of Governors, said that while the administration appreciates the generosity of its donors, it cannot let them decide how the school's affairs are run.
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WEST VIRGINIA BOOSTERS: On letting Rodriguez go: 'Worst business decision I've ever seen'
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University defended itself Tuesday from wealthy football boosters furious about the administration's failure to offer coach Rich Rodriguez a deal to remain with the Mountaineers.
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Rosen on Pistons-Celts
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Pistons' experience trumps Celtics talent
Experience trumped talent in the first of many Pistons-Celts battles to come. Detroit's win was a great first act, Charley Rosen says.
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Drained England wilt under Sri Lankan assault
The England cricket team's nadir of recent times was their capitulation in Adelaide last winter but they cannot have endured many worse than the one here in Galle today.
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'Tuna' too big for Dolphins to let get away
Put this on his nameplate: Boss
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The Wecht Files | The controversial coroner goes on trial next month … who will try the system that judges him?
Former Allegheny County Coroner Cyril Wecht has never been afraid to offer a contrary opinion, even when everyone else seems lined up against him. He came to national prominence in the 1970s, when he publicly challenged the Warren Commission’s finding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the... By Charlie Deitch.
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Defense needs to live up to its ranking vs. Rams
ST. LOUIS — Just a few weeks ago when the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense was the talk of the National Football League, Dick LeBeau downplayed all the hoopla.
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Captain Shukla gets flak
Calcutta: The post-mortem started within an hour and a half of the innings defeat against Uttar Pradesh at the Eden on Wednesday. The selectors had a stormy meeting with captain Laxmi Ratan Shukla and coach Bharat Arun.
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A Growing Edge To Russian Military Sales Part Three
by Martin Sieff Washington (UPI) Dec 18, 2007 Russia's 21st century ability to out-sell the United States in a remarkably broad spectrum of conventional heavy weapons systems to countries around the world can be traced to one fundamental contrast between the U.S. and Russian economies: America invests in cutting-edge technology and leads the world in software and electronics engineers: Russia is ...
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Defense Focus: Russia's edge -- Part 3
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Donors have little choice but to pay up to aid Palestinians, but the risks of failure are high
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- The international community is being asked Monday to take a very expensive leap of faith in approving a huge new injection of aid to the Palestinians.
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Giants fall to Redskins
Under Tom Coughlin, the .Giants have made it a habit to not do things the easy way. That usually applies to getting into the playoffs, which they could have done with a win last night at windy Giants Stadium.
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Speed up building permits, panel says
A panel of building professionals is recommending a host of changes to speed the city's issuing of permits, saying procedures are painfully slow and discourage potential development.
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Manchester United crush Liverpool's title dream
Liverpool (0) 0 Manchester United (1) 1Manchester United emerged from Anfield with a 1-0 victory as Rafael Benitez's dismal run against fellow members of the 'Big Four' continued. Tim Rich reports.
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Donors Likely to Pay Up for Mideast Aid
RAMALLAH, West Bank The international community is being asked Monday to take a very expensive leap of faith in approving a huge new injection of aid to the Palestinians.
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Striking RNs speak out
We also are proud to be registered nurses, educated, professional and skilled. We also have dedicated many years to Middlesboro ARH Hospital-many of us with decades of service.
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Thriving in the shadows
FAYETTEVILLE ? Could it be that the second-best running back on the Arkansas roster might be the second-best running back in the nation? (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
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The perfect picture of Britain: a chav Christmas
I’m not sure who will be the more offended, Jesus Christ or the good people of Glasgow, but either way it’s still a really lovely picture, don’t you think?
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Irish are punished for not minding Manas
London Irish's flying start to their Heineken Cup campaign was brought back to reality in the rain and - yes - snow of Perpignan. In poor conditions the English side were pretty average. Their pack was outplayed and they never looked like winning against their Pool 1 rivals.
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Detroit shows how it's done
Auburn Hills, Mich. — The good news for the Hawks is that they only have one more time during the regular season when they'll share the same court with Detroit Pistons.
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Congress gives Modi a walkover in ‘Amethi of Gujarat’
WHETHER the BJP recaptures power in the ongoing assembly elections is anybody’s guess but even senior Congress leader know in their heart of hearts that Narendra Modi will himself win hands down in Ahmedabad’s Maninagar constituency, nicknamed ‘Amethi of Gujarat’.
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In life as in politics, Edwards is called on to light a fire all over again
Sheer will has taken John Edwards far, but only so far. His is the storybook life, still waiting for the storybook ending. His drive got him onto the football field at Clemson, an improbable achievement for a walk-on player without much bulk.
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Review: End of HBO's 'Extras' signals great future for Gervais
will ultimately be known for several impressive elements. First, it's one of the truly great...
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Sir Alex banned over Bolton bust-up with referee
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been handed a two-match touchline ban and a £5,000 fine by the Football Association. Ferguson declined to fight a misconduct charge brought by the FA over his use of 'insulting words' to referee Mark Clattenburg following the half-time whistle at United's recent Premier League encounter with Bolton
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In Life, Politics, Edwards Relights Fire
Sheer will has taken John Edwards far, but only so far. His is the storybook life, still waiting for the storybook ending. His drive got him onto the football field at Clemson, an improbable achievement for a walk-on player without much bulk. But he wasn't big enough or rich enough to stay on the team or at the school. His will - if not hubris - powered his presidential run in 2004 and won him ...
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KPCC seeks FM's resignation on 'stalling' development works
Charging Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac with deliberately stalling and scuttling various developmental projects in the state, KPCC today said the minister no longer enjoyed the right to continue in office.
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