Month: August 2011
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2011 Track & Field World Championships
The awaited 9-day World Championships of Athletics (Track & Field) begins in Daegu with some twists in the sprint. Usain Bolt is there but has not shown the form that saw him dominate the sport at the last Championships and last year’s Olympics. Tyson Gay pulled out months ago, Jamaican speedster Asafa Powell is there…
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Happy Independence anniversary T&T
Happy 49th Independence Trinidad & Tobago. In just a few days, on August 31st, people living in Trinidad & Tobago and abroad (US, Canada, UK, etc.) celebrate the big event. T&T gained independence on 31 August 1962, which was 25 days after Jamaica did. Next year will be the 50th anniversary, and I imagine it…