Word: badminton
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...when former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was convicted of sodomy and abuse of power, a ruling condemned by human-rights groups. Already, hints of legal impropriety have stained this case. The original lead prosecutor was removed from his position after it became known that he often played badminton with the presiding judge...
...Tian had good reason to believe that China's sports industry would become more commercial. After all, three Chinese have played in the National Basketball Association. And a handful of top athletes and coaches in table tennis, badminton and track have appeared in prime time TV commercials...
...optimistic citizens of Chengdu, such as Liu Xindi, couldn't imagine anything else. Liu, 33, has seen his income skyrocket 20-fold since he began working 15 years ago. Now Liu, who sells ads for the local Yellow Pages, can splurge whenever he wants on his soccer shoes, badminton racquets and biking gear. But he still thinks the good times are just starting to roll. "Of course, I think my life will be better in the future," Liu says confidently. "The economy of the city is growing, and it's not going to stop. There's no question about...
...possible, that the verb will outlast the company. The OED takes a suitably reserved stance on the matter. It has an entry for the verb ‘to google,’ all right. The meaning, in fact, dates back to 1907, when it was first used in Badminton Magazine. It comes from the game of cricket, where it means (to the best of my ability to understand the British) something like ‘to hit a curve ball.’ Care to find out more? Google it…Matthew A. Gline...
...This year, in addition to making presentations, students will meet with prominent government leaders such as the chairman of the National Human Rights Committee of Thailand, said Einkauf. Aside from presentations and political discussions, students will also participate in cultural and social activities such as Tai Chi, calligraphy, and badminton. Each delegation will also go to tourist sites, museums, and restaurants in their host cities, said Mejia. Yesterday, the selected Harvard students gathered to learn their delegation placement and to be congratulated by HCAP officers. Over 150 people applied for fewer than 80 spots. Samia S. Farooqi...