Clinton formally conceded nomination race to Obama
U.S. senator Hillary Clinton formally conceded the epic Democratic nomination contest on Saturday to senator Barack Obama, who clinched the nomination earlier this week. Speaking to a large crowd of supporters at a rally in Washing ... english.people.com.cn |
Women wrestler Huynh wins Canada's first gold at Beijing Olympics
&$ &$Carol Huynh of Canada (red) poses after victory ceremony of the women's freestyle 48kg at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games wrestling event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Carol Huynh beat Icho Chiharu of Japan and got the gold medal. (Xinhua)&$&$ Carol Huynh won Canada the first gold at the Beijing Olympics here on Saturday, beating Chiharu Ichoof Japan in the final of women's freestyle 48kg final. H ... english.people.com.cn |
Shakeup in Film Festivals as a Familiar Face Moves
Geoffrey Gilmore has resigned his post as director of the Sundance Film Festival to become the creative director of Tribeca Enterprises. nytimes.com |
Tamron USA Gears Up for Holiday Season with Savings on its Two Newest Lenses
Purchasers can save $25 on a Tamron AF17-50mm VC Zoom and Tamron AF60mm F2 1:1 Macro through the end of the year takegreatpictures.com |
Haiti Adds Resonance to Sundance Documentaries
The documentary “A Small Act” seems to have taken on added resonance because of the devastation in Haiti and the outpouring of giving in response. nytimes.com |