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...Xiang has adopted an equally idiosyncratic approach to preparing for the 110-m hurdles. "Plenty of mushrooms and seafood," the Shanghai native confides. "In traditional Chinese medicine, these foods are famous for giving you extra energy." With the aid of fish and fungi, Liu beat American multiple-world-title holder Allen Johnson with an Asian-record time of 13.06 seconds at a Grand Prix event in Osaka in May, and he continued his mastery with a pair of victories in Europe a month later. Liu's triumphs even persuaded the Chinese Track and Field Association last month to change...
...destined to endorse the notion--but how to do it. Should the duties of the CIA director be expanded or a new entity created? The commission recommended putting the new intelligence uberboss in the Cabinet, but Bush aides say they fear that doing so would subject the post's holder to political pressure--a position ironic to Democrats who believe the Administration has politicized intelligence. Administration officials hinted at a politically neutralizing move for the President: he could take measures to protect civil liberties--thus confounding Kerry and the Democrats who have accused Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft...
...fund holder has a right to know that his or her funds are being used for marketing purposes,” Nester said...
...both camps. The federalists got clearer rules and roles for the Brussels institutions, but there's also a new provision allowing national parliaments to send E.U. legislation back to Brussels for review. Despite the ambiguous outcome, the politicians naturally enough declared victory. Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, who as holder of the E.U. presidency was tasked with forging the deal, proclaimed: "This is a great achievement for Europe and a great achievement for all Europeans." We'll find out soon enough how great an achievement Europeans think the 300-page document is, since as many as nine states could hold...
...There’s always room to learn and improve,” Cromwell said. “Looking at the returning swimmers next year, [Texas sophomore and reigning world record holder] Aaron Peirsol just turned pro, so I’ll be in the top five coming back...