American Coughlin wins women's 100m backstroke Olympic gold
&$ &$Natalie Coughlin (L) of the United States receives congratulation from Russia's Anastasia Zueva after the final of women's 100m backstroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Natalie Coughlin claimed the title with 58.96 seconds.&$&$ &$ &$Nata ... english.people.com.cn |
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Tweaking a Camera to Suit a Hobby
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