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JamaicanTimes.com Thursday 21st August 2008 Issue 1583
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On the record
"Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination, and that's something I learned and something that helped me. I literally wanted to do something that no one's ever done before in this sport. Without the help of my teammates it wouldn't have been possible."
Michael Phelps
The U.S. swimmer was speaking after winning his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

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Caribbean
  • US women beat Cuba, will play for volleyball gold
  • Cuba will be the honorary guest of İzmir Fair
  • Trinidad and Tobago 3 defeats Cuba 3-1
  • Windies reach Tri-series final
  • BBC Caribbean News in Brief
  • Did the Banana Splits inspire Marley

    Editorials
  • Musharraf was on Qaeda
  • Treat children with respect for positive results
  • Heinz Co. reports profit increase
  • Three-way race for Lib Dem top job will go the distance
  • Man fatally shot in Homestead

    Lifestyle
  • No music videos on MTV Arabia during Ramadan
  • Wrestler Sushil, boxer Vijender concoct a double delight
  • Sport drives record traffic to Guardian, Times and Sun websites
  • Tri-Star Holdings, Inc., Formerly Rapid Fitness, Inc., Announces Company Has Signed Purchase Agreement for ERHU Manufacturing Facility
  • Elite sport comes with a health warning

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    Usain Bolt redefines the sprint with world record double
    Usain Bolt of Jamaica redefined the men's sprint at the Beijing Olympics when he became the first man in the Games' 112-year history to get a sprint double with world records in the 100 metres and 200...

    Usain Bolt smashes 200 metres world record to win gold
    Usain Bolt of Jamaica has smashed the world record in the 200 metres final on Wednesday, to take the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics....

    New Kingston comes alive in celebration
    The mood was jubilant at Montego Bay's Pelican restaurant when Usain Bolt outclassed other athletes, taking home the 200-metre title in 19.30 seconds. - Photo by Janet...

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    World
    McCain cutting into Obama numbers
    John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, has dramatically sliced into Democratic rival Barack Obama's lead in most nationwide polls, bringing the presidential race to a dead...

    Plane with 172 on board crashes in flames in Madrid
    Initial reports say at least 100 people were killed when their Spanair plane crashed on takeoff at Madrid's Barajas airport on...

    Spanair victims prove difficult to identify
    The identification of bodies of victims in Wednesday's plane crash in the Spanish capital Madrid will take time according to a Red Cross...

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    Business News
    Fannie Mae CEO answers hard questions
    Investors reckon that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are running on borrowed...

    Nintendo sued by American electronics company
    Nintendo's hit Wii console with its wandlike remote controller has been sued by a U.S. technology company....

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    Auto parts maker Continental AG has ended a standoff over a takeover bid from smaller rival Schaeffler...

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  • US women thump Cuba to reach volleyball final
  • Sherwood continues to rejoice
  • Golden bashment to welcome athletes - Public holiday still a possibility
  • Olympic record for another Jamaican
  • Canada draws Jamaica 1-1

    Regional
  • Salma Hayek and brother sued by former employee
  • Bocanegra Leads U.S. Past Guatemala
  • Arianne Resources Provide Update on the Spin-Off of its Mexican Assets
  • Costa Rica beats El Salvador 1-0 on penalty

    Travel
  • Cruise will go to any length to walk his wife to work!
  • American Airlines Introduces Inflight Internet on 767-200 Fleet
  • Number One Bingo, Sponsors 20th Anniversary World Bingo Tournament and Gaming Cruise
  • Virgin Vacations Offers United Kingdom and Europe Winter Travel Deals

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