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...example, there are now limits to how many engines can be used, pit-lane speeds, starting weights and track testing.) Aylett believes Schumacher will do fine, saying he'll "come back in with fresh, if not a little older, eyes. The rule changes have led toward a driver-ability contest and there's no question his ability has been proven in the past." But Schumacher was always used to having one of the best cars on the circuit, so there may be some doubts as to whether his new ride will allow him to be as competitive...
...refusal to provide a blood sample before the bout - as demanded by the Mayweather camp - has led to an abrupt end to planning for the mega-matchup. The Filipino boxer, who has become an international sports icon, doesn't want his blood drawn within 30 days of the contest. Mayweather's team says the test is standard for Olympic athletes. However, Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach believe any blood test close to the opening bell will weaken him. "We will abide by the [boxing] commission rules on a blood test after the fight and urine tests anytime," says Roach...
...What They're Naming in Australia: The decade is nearly over, and the world still hasn't reached a consensus on what to call the 2000s. But an Australian website has gotten a head start on naming the 2010s. In a contest that garnered more than 3,500 entries--including "Tenties" and Teenies"--News.com.au awarded nearly $2,000 to the person who suggested "One-ders." After the dreary decade we've suffered through, the judges said, the moniker's "bright-eyed optimism" was a welcome change...
Hanger said Her Campus has exposed her to a new level of knowledge in accounting, law, and marketing. Her previous experience in marketing was as the executive editor at Freeze magazine, where she started the Mr. Harvard Freshman contest. She explained that this marketing experience helped her see that her passion lay in business, a realization that lay the groundwork for the direction she is taking today...
Their pragmatic idea ended up winning them first place in the I3 Innovation Challenge, a contest organized by Harvard Student Agencies, The Technology and Entrepreneurship Center, and The Harvard College Entrepreneurship Forum. They received a cash prize and, more importantly, support from HSA. With this help, Yan and his team have been expanding the company, and they plan to broaden the iPhone app’s scope even further after they graduate...