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Humans kill 100 million sharks a year ...and for what?
Human beings are skilled at justification. Every year humans slaughter over 100 million sharks yet we depict them as vicious and blood-thirsty killers. No more than 12 people a year are killed by sharks worldwide.... 
Comedian Eddie Izzard Runs 43 Marathons In 51 Days
British comedian Edward John "Eddie" Izzard, 47, ran 1,050 miles, an equivalent of 43 full marathons, over a period of 7 weeks, in order to raise £200,000 ($308,000) for Sport Relief, a charity that helps the... 
created by Annina Bergman | 14 wks ago | updated 14 wks ago
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167 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
Darren Sutherland - Suicide? the end of a budding boxing career.
Very sad news about a young man that seemingly had a wonderful career still a head of him. He was fit healthy and a very good boxer a holder of an Olympic Medal for Ireland 2008. He had quit amateur boxing in... 
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Time to ban grunting in Women’s tennis?
Fans attending professional tennis matches are told to keep quiet during points, but should the rule also be applied to players on the women’s circuit? First and foremost, grunting in women’s tennis is not a new phenomenon. Monica Seles was one of the first players to... 
Confessions of a running addict
" t appears I'm in denial. There I was, smug at how much running I do, gloating that Government diktats on healthy living don't apply to me. But apparently I'm no better than a heroin addict. Scientists... 
Gold medal athlete Caster Semenya told to prove she is a woman
" The world of athletics was hit by controversy tonightafter a female South African athlete who won the 800m final at the world championships was asked to take a gender verification test to prove she is a woman.... Bought my First Elliptical Trainer
Does cardiovascular training help you burn body fat? It certainly does - but not in the way many people think it does. Many people feel that the most significant benefit of cardiovascular training is that it burns body fat while you are working out. Although some of the... 
Phelps Comes Back With A Bang, A Roundup Of Performance At Worlds
Michael Phelps made a giant leap for himself at the World Swimming Championships in Rome, unbattered by months of controversy and media infiltration heading into the Worlds. The Comeback Michael Phelps had a... 
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Select Racing Club proves horseracing punters know best!
Punters of the world's first ever democratic horseracing club have got it off to a flying start with three wins in three races. The Select Racing Club is the first club of its kind to give members real... 
Dublin Mini Marathon
"Ryan claims Women's Mini MarathonMonday, 1 June 2009 19:13The 27th Flora Women's Mini Marathon attracted over 40,000 entrants on Bank Holiday Monday with victory going to Rosemary Ryan.The Limerick native clocked... 
created by infomatique | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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5312 views | 51 recommendations | 3 comments
Can pole dancing make it as an Olympic sport?
Pole dancing's booming popularity since its emergence as a fitness trend three years ago has inspired several California women to start a petition for the sport to make it into the 2012 Olympics. However, the... 
Annamay Pierse: 200m Breaststroke World Record
(Watch the interview in high-definition: fast computer and broadband Internet recommended) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (2009/4/27) — 25-year-old Canadian swimmer Annamay Pierse set a new 200-meter... 
The 135th Kentucky Deby, The Talamo Incident, Twitter
Imagine the thrill! Just twenty-four hours away from the 135'th running of America's greatest race, the Kentucky Derby and I've already been to the winners circle. On Filly Friday before the scent of... 
created by mr.zoltanblack | 33 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
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245 views | 41 recommendations | 3 comments
