British team wins bronze medal of equestrian events
&$ &$Riders of the British team pose during the awarding ceremony of eventing team of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 13, 2008. The team of Great Britain won the bronze medal of eventing team with a total penalty of 185.70. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ &$ &$British rider Kri ... english.people.com.cn |
Poland's Majewski wins men's shot put gold
&$ &$Tomasz Majewski of Poland displays a national flag of Poland after claiming the title of men's shot put final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. Tomasz Majewski won the gold medal with 21.51 meters.(Xinhua/Liao Yujie)&$&$ Poland's Tomasz Majewski tossed 21.51 meters to win the men's shot put gold medal at the Olympic Game ... english.people.com.cn |
The Museum That Came to Dinner
Some people cram their lives with interesting experiences, and some people cram their living rooms with interesting souvenirs. Peter Guttman likes to do both in that order. nytimes.com |
Tip of the Week: Facial Recognition for Your Photo Album
Picasa 3.5 analyzes the faces of the people in your pictures and groups similar ones together, making it easier to identify people by name for sorting and searching. nytimes.com |
Film Society of Lincoln Center Names a New Theater
The largest of the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s two new theaters will be named the Francesca Beale Theater in honor of a recent gift, the society said. nytimes.com |