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1915: The Husain-McMahon Letters

1915: The Husain-McMahon Letters



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Usain Bolt Advises Sha’Carri Richardson To ‘Train Harder,’ Talk Less

“If you talk that big talk you have to back it up,” he said.




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Olympian Usain Bolt Reported to Have COVID-19

Title: Olympian Usain Bolt Reported to Have COVID-19
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Delhi | The DAG is hosting an exhibition that celebrates MF Husain and his enduring legacy 

An exhibition in New Delhi’s DAG covers pivotal moments of legendary artist and painter MF Husain’s artistic journey 




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USAIN 2008 Conference

2008 USAIN (United States Agricultural Information Network) Conference

Tradition in Transition: Information Fueling the Future of Agbiosciences

April 27 – 30, 2008 Wooster, OH

University of Florida is an institutional member of USAIN, an organization whose primary purposes are to promote discussion of agricultural issues and trends, to develop and influence national agricultural information policy, to make recommendations to the National Agricultural Library (NAL) and to increase collaborations between member partners (http://www.usain.org/). USAIN does an excellent job communicating legislative changes to its members, and then working with members to get involved with state and national government.

The conference was hosted by Ohio State University and held at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, closely situated next to a beautiful arboretum and rose garden.

Here are a few of the most important highlights from the conference:

1. The AgNIC Born Digital Steering Committee, of which UF is a participant, met for the first time to begin phase I of the born digital initiative. Here at UF it used to be we would receive a copy of IFAS Extension resources, which we would catalog and make available in our print collection. Many Extension resources (documents, websites, etc) are now published only in digital format and while this format increases access to the current resources, many of these older resources are at risk of being permanently lost due to a lack of consistent preservation processes. This is a problem not just at UF, but at almost every land-grant throughout the nation. The goal of this steering committee is to identify digitization standards (selection, metadata, format, etc.) and to develop an infrastructure to assist the land-grants in developing their own processes at the local level. The other institutions participating are Univ. of Arizona, Ohio State, Colorado State, Texas A&M, Cornell, Univ. of Minnesota, Purdue, and potentially Michigan State and Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

2. Mary Ochs (Cornell) Peter Ballantyne and Barbara Hutchinson (IAALD) spoke about Agbioscience information for the worldwide community. There is a strong need to "make research information easy to access for current and future generations" through common international standards, open applications, user friendly information & data, andlocal and global action . A large amount of agricultural information is created within the U.S., and we should do more to share that information with the international community. The result of this discussion was the creation of an International Agricultural Information Interest Group which will focus on the first steps of bringing in librarians from other countries to future USAIN conferences, as well as providing more Ag information on the USAIN website. Here is Peter Young - the Director of the National Ag Library - speaking about global collaborations: http://iaald.blip.tv/file/864317/

3. Peter gave the NAL update, mentioning the new Blueprint for Success: The National Agricultural Library 2008-2012. Many of you may have seen in the Washington Post the article, A Precious Resource at Risk, about the drastic budget cuts facing NAL in the upcoming year. I believe it was at the last USAIN that I learned that the NAL has had a flat budget for the last twenty years. Somehow I didn't write down the percentage they will have to cut, but I believe it was either 40% or 60% - both staggering cuts. This will prevent the NAL from preserving their special collections, from buying print materials, from participating in Interlibrary Loan, and more. For more information, see the USAIN website for Lobbying Congress for Support.

Additional information related to the theme of the conference:

Many of the invited speakers spoke on biofuels, bioenergy/bioproducts, and sustainable farming, including David Kline, an Amish farmer and author/editor of Farming Magazine. Without going into too much detail, here are a few of the interesting things I learned from all the speakers:

  1. In the 1850’s ethanols were used for lighting, but in the 1860s-1906 an ethanol tax was enacted (making kerosene more competitive). The first ethanol fueled auto was the Ford Quadricycle (1896). The first flex-fuel car: Model-T (1908)!
  2. In 2008 there were 11 billion gallons of ethanol produced from corn. Unfortunately there are a number of issues related to: water quality, soil erosion, water supply, biodiversity, loss of grasslands, increase in feed costs. Also, corn is displacing other crops -- leading to food riots.
  3. The cellulosic biofuels (corn, switchgrass, MSW, forest residues, etc.) industry will grow rapidly in coming years. And will bring some very specific questions, such as how will supply chains develop (big issue), what are the implications for the food/feed/fiber markets, how will environmental issues be addressed, can we coproduce fuels and foods, and how can farmers and local communities benefit?
  4. Lastly, has been shown to increase smog and cancerous benzene emissions. Also, all current biofuels increase carbon dioxide emission relative to gasoline.

There was quite a bit more information available from all the speakers. If you are interested in reading the speaker presentations, they are available for download: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/usain/downloads.html





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My records not under threat for now, says Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt’s superhuman effort of 9.58 seconds (100m) and 19.19 seconds (200m) at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin have not been threatened ever since.




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Usain Bolt, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are clean athletes among a host of cheats, confirms leaked IAAF doping data

Usain Bolt and Mo Farah are among the athletes who are racing clean, along with Jessica Ennis-Hill, according to the avalanche of data reported this weekend.




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Muller Anniversary Games: Five athletes to watch out for on Friday night as Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis-Hill and more compete at the Olympic Stadium in London

The Muller Anniversary Games takes place at London's Olympic Stadium this weekend as some of the world's best athletes prepare for the start of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.




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Usain Bolt poses with Jess Ennis at World Championships

Usain Bolt may have felt a tinge of sadness as he received his 100m bronze medal on Sunday evening, but the legendary sprinter still managed a smile for Jessica Ennis-Hill.





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Usain Bolt trial with Central Coast Mariners would not solve A-League's wider problems

Football loves a sugar hit and the tabloid frenzy created by images of Usain Bolt in a Mariners shirt had the capacity to give the entire A-League Type 2 diabetes. But the FFA was right not to fund his Central Coast trial, Richard Hinds writes.







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Usain Bolt to be given plenty of time to prove his A-League worth at Central Coast Mariners

The eight-time Olympic gold medallist did not set the world alight at his first training session, but will be given all the time he needs to prove himself from Mariners coach Mike Mulvey.




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Usain Bolt and the Central Coast Mariners is it more than a marketing stunt?

The union between a struggling football club and one of the world's greatest Olympic athletes comes from way outside the box, but each party brings to the table what the other desperately desires, writes Tracey Holmes.




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Usain Bolt struggling with football fitness in bid to keep up with Central Coast Mariners

It was plain to see Usain Bolt's second training session with the Central Coast Mariners was gruelling and that he was giving it his all but believe it or not, coach Mike Mulvey is asking him for more speed.




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Usain Bolt's debut for the Central Coast Mariners won't silence the doubters, but the Jamaican remains focussed

The former fastest-man-in-the-world makes his professional football debut for the Central Coast, but in 19 minutes he wasn't able to make much of an impact.





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Usain Bolt to stay in Gosford, Mariners coach Mike Mulvey more interested in Roar game than contract talks

Usain Bolt has turned down a two-year deal to play in Europe, but that won't make Mike Mulvey and the Central Coast Mariners rush into offering the eight-time Olympic champion a deal.




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Usain Bolt offered A-League contract, sprinter's camp considering significantly lower offer

The A-League confirms Usain Bolt has been offered a contract with the Central Coast Mariners, but it'sfor "much, much less" than what the Olympic great's camp has requested.




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Usain Bolt's Central Coast Mariners career likely to end unless third party stumps up money

Usain Bolt's time with the Central Coast Mariners could soon be coming to an end, with the A-League club revealing any potential deal will need to include "financial contribution" from a third party.






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Video: Usain Bolt Races In Bermuda In 2004

As Bermuda prepares for Carifta Games 2020, which will be held on the island, the event’s organisers have posted a throwback video featuring Usain Bolt when the world-renowned Jamaican track athlete competed in Carifta 2004, also held in Bermuda. During the 2004 event, Bolt broke the 200m world junior record, won three gold medals, and […]

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The house of Islam : a global history / Ed Husain.

Muslims.




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Raptor robot gives Usain Bolt a run for his money

June 18 - A bipedal robot modelled on the now extinct Velociraptor, can run faster than Usain Bolt, according to its developers. The Jamaican sprinter holds the 100 metres world record with a time of 9.58 seconds but South Korean researchers say their robot could leave him in the dust. Rob Muir reports.




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Karlie Kloss, Usain Bolt and Eminem have all donated items to this raffle for Covid-19

Nab yourself some one-of-a-kind pieces




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Usain Bolt sprints to spread social distancing

Retired track star Usain Bolt showed he's still a few steps ahead when he posted an AFP picture of him outstripping his rivals at the Beijing Olympics with the cheeky caption: "social distancing". Bolt's post, featuring a picture by AFP photographer Nicolas Asfouri of the 2008 Olympics 100m final, blew up on social media, drawing more than half a million likes and 90,000 retweets.

It showed the Jamaican crossing the finish line at the Bird's Nest stadium in a then-world record time of 9.69sec, glancing round from lane four as his despairing competitors trail two paces behind. "Savage", commented one Twitter user, while New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey posted another picture of Bolt out in front on his own, captioned "self isolation".

Bolt's chest-thumping celebration in Beijing added to a legend that grew further when he won the 200m in another world-record time. He retired in 2017 with eight Olympic gold medals and the current 100m mark of 9.58sec, set in 2009. Bolt, 33, has been encouraging Jamaicans to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic, posting videos of himself exercising at home and juggling footballs with a friend.

He also helped promote a major fundraiser, Telethon Jamaica. After retiring from athletics, Bolt, a Manchester United fan, attempted to launch a career in football, and had a trial with Australia's Central Coast Mariners before contract talks failed.

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Usain Bolt in quest to beat cheats at World Championships while Jessica Ennis gears up for battle with British rival Katarina Johnson-Thompson

The lead-up to this summer’s World Championships has been dominated by doping revelations, but starting on Saturday the athletes have a chance to lift their sport from the mire.




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Olympics 2012: Usain Bolt steals the show from Americans Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay

Jamaican sensation Usain Bolt crushed the competition in Sunday's 100m race, leaving American Justin Gatlin with the country's only medal for the historic race.




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Usain Bolt suffers a shock defeat to Justin Gatlin at the Rome Diamond League

Usain Bolt suffered a rare 100 metres defeat when he was beaten by drugs cheat Justin Gatlin in Rome. The Olympic champion said he stumbled after making the ‘perfect start’ and could not catch Gatlin, who won bronze behind Bolt in the 100m in London.




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Usain Bolt beaten by American Justin Gatlin in 100m race

The 26-year-old Jamaican came second in a 100m sprint in Rome yesterday, beaten by American Justin Gatlin, 31, who came in at 9.94 seconds compared to Bolt's 9.95.




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Usain Bolt enjoys French Open final after shock defeat by Justin Gatlin - Pictures

Usain Bolt didn't seem too bothered by his shock defeat in Rome on Friday night as he was spotted enjoying the French Open men's singles final on Sunday between Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer.




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Justin Gatlin fires warning shots at Usain Bolt after world-leading 9.74 second sprint in Doha 

Justin Gatlin sent a message to Usain Bolt on Friday - both with his legs and his mouth. Gatlin lived up to the pre-season hype by winning the 100m in a world-leading 9.74 seconds in Doha.




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Justin Gatlin insists he is not thinking about facing Usain Bolt following impressive Diamond League meeting win in Rome

Justin Gatlin insisted he was not thinking about beating Usain Bolt to gold at the World Championships later this year after another stunning win in the 100 metres.




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Usain Bolt laughs off claims that he is afraid to face Justin Gatlin and says he is still the world's best sprinter

Usain Bolt has rubbished reports that he is afraid to face Justin Gatlin. Bolt has had an injury-ravaged season and the pair are yet to meet in 2015 but Bolt is gunning for Gatlin at World Championships




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Justin Gatlin on track to beat Usain Bolt's record this summer, claims John Regis 

MARTHA KELNER: Justin Gatlin can produce a nightmare scenario for advocates of clean sport by breaking Usain Bolt’s 100metres world record this summer, according to ex-sprinter John Regis.




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Usain Bolt fires warning shot to Justin Gatlin as Jamaican clocks his fastest 100m time of the year at Anniversary Games   

Usain Bolt blew away any fears about his fitness and fired a major warning to Justin Gatlin as he blasted to his fastest 100 metres of the year on his return to the Olympic Stadium on Friday night.




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Usain Bolt storms to victory in 100m final at Anniversary Games and sets sights on showdown with Justin Gatlin  

MARTHA KELNER AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM: Usain Bolt allayed any concerns over his fitness, twice running 100m in 9.87 seconds at the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games.




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Usain Bolt enjoys night out on the town as victory in London sets up box-office clash with sprint-villain Justin Gatlin in Beijing

Usain Bolt celebrated his first serious 100metres win of the season by celebrating in London. Bolt was spotted at swanky west London nightclub Libertines following his 9.87 second win.




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Usain Bolt must win at the Beijing World Championships... a Justin Gatlin victory will tarnish the spectacle of athletics

On Sunday night the best 100m sprinters in the world will settle down on to their blocks in the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing, the scene of much heroics in the 2008 Olympics.




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Usain Bolt relishing Beijing battle with Justin Gatlin at World Championships

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: Usain Bolt goes head to head with the two-time drug cheat over 100m and 200m at the World Championships in Beijing this weekend.




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Usain Bolt defeating drugs cheat Justin Gatlin would be like Muhammad Ali's victory over George Foreman

Usain Bolt turns 29 on Friday. There might be a modest slice of cake and a rendition of Happy Birthday from his Jamaican team-mates but otherwise the significance of the day will be ignored.




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Usain Bolt eases to victory in 100m heat while drug cheat Justin Gatlin is booed before qualifying fastest for semi-finals

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: The roll call of winners from the first round of the World Championships 100m was almost farcical with four of the seven previously serving drugs bans.




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Sebastian Coe is athletics' only chance, but he's made an awful start... and if Justin Gatlin beats Usain Bolt he'll have a problem

OLIVER HOLT: If Justin Gatlin wins, it will be a terrible indictment of a sport. If Usain Bolt wins, it will merely reinforce the idea that he is all that stands between athletics and oblivion.




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Usain Bolt stumbles into the World Championship 100m final as Justin Gatlin lays down marker with astonishing sprint

Usain Bolt managed to survive a stuttering start to move into the World Championships 100m final in Beijing, setting up an enticing showdown with Justin Gatlin, who stormed through in his heat.




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Usain Bolt strikes gold to retain his World Championship crown in 100m final to fend off challenge of drugs cheat Justin Gatlin

As Usain Bolt fulfilled his final media duties inside the Bird’s Nest stadium after winning 100m gold, with cleaners tidying around him and, a fan draped draped in the Jamaican flag screamed: ‘Yes Usain Bolt!'




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Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin cruise through to 200m semi-finals in Beijing  

'Good versus evil' is a step closer to resuming in the 200 metres at the World Championships in Beijing after Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin cruised into the semi-finals.




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Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin on collision course for World Championship 200m gold after winning semi-finals in Beijing  

Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin set up the sequel to their world championship sprint showdown on Wednesday, both winning their semifinal heats in the 200 metres.