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...Erwin's timetable was clearly shaped by the fact that South Africa hosts soccer's World Cup, in 2010. Organizers expect the tournament to attract more than 300,000 visitors. But the South African Tourism Services Association said hopes of a tourist influx, already jeopardized by South Africa's raging violent crime, were now fading. "Will people come to South Africa to see them if they know they will be going back to hotels and guest houses with no power?" asked Michael Tatalias of the tourism association. "That means no hot meals, no clean laundry, no lights." (The football stadiums...
...what European pro soccer is currently experiencing. Depleted squads; the general level of play noticeably weakened; and standings shaken up as teams surge or falter as a result of the exodus of so many star performers. The cause of the exodus? The African Cup of Nations, a biennial tournament that pitches the continent's 16 top national teams against one another in a mini-World Cup whose quality now rivals the regional competitions of South America and Europe...
...European coaches may lament the rules set by the game's governing body that forces them to do without star players whose contracts cost tens of millions of dollars, but there's consolation for the fans: They, at least, can switch over to TV coverage of a tournament that showcases some of their favorite stars playing some of the most thrilling soccer on the planet - not least because of the sheer joy and exuberance exhibited by the players freed from the more restrictive patterns of their European pro teams...
...part, Yum argues that it's not exporting fatty foods so much as offering tasty options to the global public. "The answer to the nutrition issue is balance and exercise," says Novak, pointing to a basketball tournament sponsored by KFC in China and a menu there that includes healthier alternatives like roasted chicken. In fact, the roasted menu items are such a hit in China that Yum executives are testing them out in the U.S. It's an interesting twist: Yum is looking to the soaring international business to expand its appeal at home. What about bringing its Chinese-food...
...bench or Coach.” The Crimson (14-1-0, 11-0-0 ECAC) found extra motivation against the Eagles (8-8-3, 4-5-1 Hockey East) from a loss to BC last year in triple overtime of the first round of the Beanpot tournament. Jenny Brine scored the game-tying goal in that contest with eight minutes left to play but Anna McDonald, a current Harvard sophomore who transferred from BC, knocked one in for her old team at the 14:13 mark of the third overtime. “I think for us when we played...