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14. July 2009 | 06:31

Kenya: Country Strike Gold and Silver

Bressanone - Nairobi’s Riruta Central Secondary School, Nelly Chebet Ngeiywo, destroyed a plot by Ethiopians to earn a gold in the girls’ 1,500 metres here on Saturday. (News Source: AllAfrica.com - 13:30:52)

Jon Hamm and Jenna Fischer Hit St. Louis for All-Star Game

The hometown favorites join Billy Bob Thornton and others for batting practice (News Source: People Magazine - 22:31:49)

Pujols set to catch for Obama

Curtis Granderson was thrilled to make the All-Star team for the first time. Then the Detroit center fielder discovered another treat might be in store — a chance to meet President Barack Obama. Obama is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at Tuesday night’s game. Granderson was pitching, too, for an opportunity to greet the president. (News Source: Yahoo! Canada Sports - 02:22:21)

Review | ‘Girl in a Blue Dress’ fictionalizes the life of Charles Dickens

Love it or loathe it, our paparazzi/camera phone culture has made it all but impossible for modern-day celebrities to keep scandalous secrets. Not so the Victorians. Charles Dickens’ 13-year relationship with young Nelly Ternan remained hidden from view not merely throughout his later life but for some seven decades after his death, only emerging in 1939 with the publication… (News Source: Miami Herald - 07:04:50)

Granderson, all-stars ready for presidential pitch

Curtis Granderson was thrilled to make the all-star team for the first time. Then the Detroit centre fielder discovered another treat might be in store - a chance to meet President Barack Obama. (News Source: Slam! Sports - 03:09:57)

Gallery: All Star Legends & Celebrity softball game

Photos from the All-Star Legends & Celebrity softball game at Busch Stadium on Sunday, July 12, 2009, in St. Louis. (News Source: The Huntington Herald-Dispatch - 03:33:52)

Flash quotes Nelly Chebet Ngeiywo KEN - winner Girls’ 1500m final

I wasn’w worried with this race, I knew God would help me. My idol is Pamela Selim, she won gold in the 800m in Beijing. Sometimes I train with her but it is very tough as she is so fast. I have 4 sisters and 6 brothers in Kenya one of whom is a runner. I very much like Italy. (News Source: IAAF - 15:35:49)

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