| Feature: Zhong Man grabs Olympic fencing gold for China after 24 years &$ &$Zhong Man (L) of China competes during the men's individual sabre gold medal match of fencing against Nicolas Lopez of France at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Zhong Man of China won the gold medal in the event. (Xinhua/Chen Xiaowei) &$&$ Zhong Man stood proudly on the podium, becoming the first Chinese winning an Olympic fencing gold medal 24 years after the country's last crown ... english.people.com.cn |
The House Party Spirit in All Its Glory Visual art in an exhibit at Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art in Newark, shows the influence of dance, music and movement. nytimes.com |
Trolling for Strangers to Befriend Alec Soth has created a photographic career out of finding chemistry with strangers. His latest road trip explores the habitats of American monks, hermits and survivalists. nytimes.com |
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