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Productivity key to agriculture sector
South African farmers need to access new markets, compete internationally and implement the latest in agricultural technology if they are to become more competitive, banking group Absa says, adding that banks must take on new roles and introduce new and innovative products for the sector.
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Brazil Qualify for World Cup 2010, Argentina Still Sweating
World Cup Blog
Brazil officially qualified for World Cup 2010 tonight, and did it by beating rivals Argentina 3-1. In Argentina. Luis Fabiano bagged two goals, Luisao got the other, Jesus Datolo scored for...
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Trade in spotlight at SA-EU summit
South Africa and the European Union are set to strengthen relations and address shared bilateral, regional and global interests at the SA-EU Summit kicking off in Cape Town on Friday.
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Terrelle Pryor Honors Mike Vick For Some Reason
Sports by Brooks
Good: winning your first game of the football season. Not so good: doing so against unheralded Navy. Bad: Only winning by four. Worse: Being the #1 quarterback prospect in the nation two years...
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Chargers LB Merriman arrested in domestic call
Bolt Talk
San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of...
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Mariners Skipper Takes Job Title Seriously
Deadspin
Yes, that is Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu proudly showing off a...
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Soccer AM clips: Robbie Savage on the Forest-Derby brawl
101 Great Goals
Welsh legend Robbie Savage was the first guest on the show, the Derby midfielder talking about the club’s recent trip to Spain, what type of a captain he is, and then the bad-boy was asked to give...
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DO or DIE for Dueling Eagles
That is the situation facing the Super Eagles a few hours ahead of the showdown in Abuja. The Carthage Eagles have 7 points to our 5, and it’s highly probable that the winner of this match will go on to SA2010. Expectations are high, and the anticipation is palpable. With the...
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Ex-Met Gets 6 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion
Sports by Brooks
If I were going to predict the first member of the 1969 Mets to go all the way off the deep end, I would have picked Bud Harrelson, or possibly Ed Kranepool. But the winner is … Jerry Koosman.
(Koosman surrenders to authorities. Not seen: He...
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Nowitzki’s “Pregnant” Ex-Fiancee Is Not Pregnant
Sports by Brooks
One of the stranger aspects of the Dirk Nowitzki/Cristal Taylor saga - aside from the fact that she was engaged to an NBA player until he ran a background check on her and found more red flags than Tienanmen Square - has been the media's willin...
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Bruce Bowen Retires to Focus on Cutthroat Hair Salon Business
Deadspin
Three-time NBA Champion Bruce Bowen is calling it a career at age 38. That should given him plenty of time to bum rush San Antonio hair spas and berate former employees for stealing his business.
Bowen was traded from San Antonio to Milwaukee this...
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How Minnesota Can Forget About Ricky Rubio (for Now)
Dime
On Wednesday, Ricky Rubio talked about his decision to put the Wolves on his waiting list and stay in Spain: "Going to Minnesota would have just complicated my life a lot. It was a risk," Rubio told the Associated Press, adding that...
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40% of Sports Journalists Bet? YOU DON’T SAY!
Sports by Brooks
Good news, people. The researchers at Duh Institute have come up with some sensational, ground-breaking news. Apparently the journalists tasked with bringing us coverage of high-profile sporting events sometimes derive pleasure by betting on them!
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Buccaneers Fire Offensive Coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski
Fantasy Source Blitz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski was fired and replaced by quarterbacks coach Greg Olsen, the team announced early Thursday.
Olsen joined the team in 2008 and was retained his job when the team promoted Raheem Morris to head coach. He has prior offensive coordinator experience with...
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Matt Jones Headed to the Tennessee Titans?
BCS Frenzy
For at least the last few seasons, wide receiver has been a position of weakness for the Tennessee Titans. Going into the 2009 NFL season, the Titans are still lacking at wide receiver. However, it appears as if Tennessee will be getting help soon.
Matt Jones, formerly of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will reportedly...
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Bears WR Blatantly Using Performance Enhancers
Sports by Brooks
As much publicity as things like anabolic steroids and HGH have gotten in recent years, the dark truth of professional sports is that performance-enhancing substances take many, evil forms. The fact of the matter is that marginal prospects will do an...
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Anticipating a Season Like No Other in Recent Memory
ESPN Blogs
Toe meets leather. A little dated because it's actually side of the foot that meets leather now, but the no-frills yet exquisite words of the late Al Ciraldo, the legendary voice of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, is a perfect way to kick off our season.
I don't remember a season dripping with such...
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Vick Reinstated for Week 3
The Fifth Down
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will be eligible to return to play in the N.F.L. regular-season in Week 3, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday. Goodell announced his decision after meeting with Vick for 50 minutes at a team hotel in Newark. Goodell also met with Coach Andy Reid.
Goodell had reinstated Vick for a...
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Let’s Just Give A-Rod a Pass on This One, OK?
Sports by Brooks
Hunting Alex Rodriguez for sport has been America's favorite pastime for nearly a decade; and I'll admit, he often presents a tempting target. His fling with Madonna alone reaffirmed my belief in God's raucous sense of humor. And th...
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Mets Won’t Change Citi Field Configuration for 2010
Fantasy Source Blitz
The New York Mets don't intend to change the dimensions or wall heights at Citi Field for the 2010 season, the New York Daily News reports.
David Wright's home run totals at home have dipped this season from 29 last year to only eight so far in 2009, leading some to believe the...
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