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MASSINI’S MAGUIRE, Cappa Bleu and Chicago Grey all enhanced their John Smith’s Grand National claims with excellent runs over the weekend – although the first two are not yet confirmed to line up at Aintree on April 14 despite gutsy displays at Ascot. Th
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GILES CROSS grabbed a deserved big chase success in the Betfred Grand National Trial at Haydock Park enhancing his claims for the Aintree showpiece into the bargain. On a day when many John Smith’s Grand National hopefuls made vital next steps on the roa
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STILLWATER — No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State dodged one bullet but took a direct hit from Minnesota Sunday, losing an 18-13 decision to the Gophers in the national dual meet championship before 4,453 fans in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Stung by the season-ending in
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Roger Moore Correspondent 02/19/2012 STILLWATER, Okla. Of the four duals, three came down to the final weight class to det
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TODAY Angie and John Smith should be celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary – but it also marks the anniversary of their teenage son’s death. On February 20, 2005, they lost Kyle, 16, in a horrific car accident – flung from a vehicle with no seat or
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When the Cowboys returned from Norman on Thursday night after a less than satisfactory showing, their performance was not the only issue. The other problem showed on Sunday in Oklahoma State's 18-13 loss to Minnesota in the NWCA National Dual finals—inju
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TOMORROW Angie and John Smith should be celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary but it also marks the anniversary of their teenage son’s death. On February 20, 2005, they lost Kyle, 16, in a horrific car accident – flung from a vehicle with no seat or
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Giles Cross put up a tremendously game performance when leading from to pillar to post in the Betfred Grand National Trial over three and a half miles. Denis O'Regan gave the Victor Dartnall-trained 10-year-old a superb ride as he held on to the 4-1 favo
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1 of 1 Rubi Light won the Red Mills Chase at Gowran for the second successive year Rubi Light made all the running to win the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park for the second successive year. Robbie Hennessy's talented seven-year-old outclassed his four riv
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Nine men and one horse - whose feats are already part of Aintree folklore - have been selected by a panel of experts for this year's John Smith's Grand National Legends shortlist. Now, it's over to you. The five most popular names at the ballot box will
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It has heroes and villains, cowardice and courage, brutality and betrayal, profanity and prayer, sarcasm and irony, pitchforks and pipes vs. hymnbooks. It's all in PBS' "American Experience: Freedom Riders," repeated on national TV last week. The DVD wou
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From sport to velvet-bound erotic romance, Abbie Wightwick flicks through what’s going to be big business in Welsh books this year A book is a man's best friend, according to Grouch Marx. So, who’ll be yours this year? Misery memoirs are dead, say indust
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Wow. This is great reporting Jim – very detailed. Seems they never managed to hit their real target in 2001. Thanks to the heroic action of Flight 93. It is amazing what brainless people think they can do in the name of Allah. Where is more of this story
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'Smart' buoy deployed at mouth of Patapsco River (Jed Kirschbaum, Baltimore Sun staff, 2007) The Chesapeake Bay's long-suffering "smart" buoys, which have come back after being shot up and hit by boats and ships, now face perhaps their most serious threa
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// A car 'class' function Car ( model ){ this.model = model; this.color = 'silver'; this.year = '2012'; this.getInfo = function(){ return this.model + ' ' + this.year; } } var myCar = new Car('ford'); myCar.year = '2010'; console.log(myCar.getInfo()); //
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Mirror racing columnist Philip Hobbs was there. Donald McCain was there. The Pipe family were there. All the heroes of the Grand National were there, and so were Peter and Gwen Wickens from Surrey - the winners of our unique Mirror Punters Club competiti
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"IT'S not fair," was the reaction from Cranbrook councillors when they heard a neighbouring town would be keeping its two hours' free parking. Parish councillors were aghast at their meeting on Thursday as Tunbridge Wells borough councillor John Smith to
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London could become the fashion capital of the world, Topshop boss Sir Philip Green said today. He unveiled a five-point plan he hopes will help to cement the city's future as the foremost style hub. Sir Philip called on the Government to recognise the c
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CHOLMONDELEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Ballabrigg's the John Smith's Grand National winner for 2011 is paraded in front of the media with trainer Donald McCain (c) and owner Trevor Hemmings (l) during a media visit at the yard of trainer Donald McCain on January 17, 2012 in Cholmondeley, Cheshire...
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South Africa's rugby captain John Smith speaks to reporters during a press conference at Rugby World Cup, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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South African captain John Smith and coach Peter de Villiers arrive at a welcoming ceremony in Wellington ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup September 5, 2011.
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HAMPTON, VA - SEPTEMBER 03: John Smith, driver of the #25 Tutterow Surveying/Rick's Home Improvement Chevrolet, races Thomas Stinson, driver of the #7 M&M Painting/Cowardin Jewelers Chevrolet, thru turn one during the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Newport News Shipbuilding and...
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HAMPTON, VA - SEPTEMBER 03: John Smith, driver of the #25 Tutterow Surveying/Rick's Home Improvement Chevrolet, takes time to thrill a fan during the autograph session at the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Newport News Shipbuilding and Bayport Credit Union 150 at Langley Speedway...
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CHOLMONDELEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Donald McCain the trainer of Ballabriggs the John Smith's Grand National winner for 2011 is interviewed by the media during a media visit at the yard of trainer Donald McCain on January 17, 2012 in Cholmondeley, Cheshire.
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CHOLMONDELEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Trainer Donald McCain stands inbetween Ballabrigg's (r), the John Smith's Grand National winner for 2011, and Weird AL (l), a potential runner at this years Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National, during a media visit at the yard of trainer Donald McCain...
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LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 08: James Thompson, Matthew Brittain, John Smith and Anthony Paladin of South Africa in the Lightweight Men's Four during Day 1 of the 2011 Samsung World Rowing Cup III on Lucerne Rotsee on July 8, 2011 in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: John Smith 70, who was nearby at the time of the bombings pays his respects at the memorial to the victims of the July 7, 2005 London bombings in Hyde Park on July 7, 2011 in London, England. Today marks the 6 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks by four...
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WETHERBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Henry Oliver riding Restless Harry clear the last to win The John Smith's Hurdle Race at Wetherby racecourse on October 29, 2011 in Wetherby, England.
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South Africa's rugby coach Peter de Villiers, right, and captain John Smith listen to reporters questions during a press conference at Rugby World Cup, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: The John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle Race begins at Aintree racecourse on April 09, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Runners in The John Smith's Topham Steeple Chase make their way down the back straight at Aintree racecourse on April 08, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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Team of South Africa, left to right, James Thompson, Matthew Brittain, John Smith and Anthony Paladin compete in the Lightweight Men's Four Repechage event at World Rowing Championship in Bled, Slovenia, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: The Midnight Club ridden by Ruby Walsh (11) clears the last fence during The John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Comply Or Die ridden by Timmy Murphy (21), Don't Push It ridden by A.P McCoy (1) and The Midnight Club ridden by Ruby Walsh (11) all clear 'The Chair' during The John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool,...
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Last year's winners Tony McCoy and Don't Push It jump the 4th last during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: The Midnight Club ridden by Ruby Walsh (11) clears 'The Chair' ahead of Don't Push It ridden by A.P McCoy (1) during The John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Winners Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs (R) soar over the 11th, the open ditch, on the first circuit with Harry Skelton on Niche Market (L) and Robbie Power on Killyglen (R) during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April...
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Winners Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs (R) soar over the 4th last, the open ditch, during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Winners Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs (R) soar over the 4th last, the open ditch, with Harry Skelton on Niche Market (L) during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Eventual winners Jason Maguire and Ballabriggs (L) jump the 11th fence with Robbie Power on Killyglen during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: M. P. Walsh parts company with Quolibet at the 11th fence during the John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: State of Play ridden by Paul Moloney clears 'The Chair' during The John Smith's Grand National Steeple Chase at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England.
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CHOLMONDELEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Ballabrigg's the John Smith's Grand National winner for 2011 is paraded in front of the media with trainer Donald McCain (c) and owner Trevor Hemmings (l) during a media visit at the yard of trainer Donald McCain on January 17, 2012 in Cholmondeley, Cheshire...
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