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Goodbye NBA, hello Qingdao Eagles in China. Tracy McGrady was an all star level player who teamed up with Yao Ming on the Houston Rockets. Next year, he won’t be in the NBA. He’ll be in China. Largely a non factor these days in the NBA, this transition is both a chance to be a huge star and still play basketball in the world’s largest market. (TMac)
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That’s a lot of cars and a plenty of money to fix a window that causes a fire risk. There’s been no deaths so far, the recall is free, and it’s another blow to the giant car maker. (CNN – Recall) • 2007 to 2008 Yaris (approx. 110,300) • 2007 to 2009 RAV4 (approx. 336,400) • 2007 to 2009 Tundra (approx. 337,100) • 2007 to 2009 Camry (approx. 938,100) • 2007 to 2009 Camry Hybrid (approx. 116,800) • 2008 to 2009 Scion xD (approx. 34,400) • 2008 to 2009 Scion xB (approx. 77,500) • 2008 to 2009 Sequoia (approx. 38,500) • 2008 Highlander (approx. 135,400) • 2008 Highlander Hybrid (approx. 23,200) • 2009 Corolla (approx. 270,900) • 2009 Matrix (approx. 53,800)
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We’ve been seeing the news unfold about the American speed skater Simon Cho who allegedly bent the blades of a fellow competitor just last year. Now the bronze medalist and current US Champ in the 500 meters blames his coach, Jae Su Chun who gave him the instructions in Korean. Of course there are denials and accusations. We haven’t heard the last of this. (NY Times – skate)
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They are new to the game and the league – the Elite Football League of India. The games are played to an empty stadium and are recorded for a condensed TV broadcast. It’s all just a start and hopefully it’ll slowly catch on. (CNN Link) (EFLI)
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Allied Old English is the maker of this fine “sauce,” which is basically sugar! You know, if you’re gonna do it this way, at least make the whole thing in a chinky font. C’mon!
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