 "Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA)")
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Following Pheidippides.
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Byline: Todd R. Hansen
Dec. 24--Halfway into the Athens Classic Marathon, Dimitri Keriotis began to weep. The physical demands of a marathon can cause emotions to bleed into a runner's consciousness, but this was more -- much more.
History and heritage poured over Keriotis like lava searing a mountain side. "That's an overwhelming thing; you are running on 2,500 years of history under your feet," said Keriotis, 40, a former Yuba City resident who now lives in Modesto. In 490 BC, an outnumbered force of Athenians defeated the Persian army at ...
 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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The Superspy VS The General; Confident: General Yakubu Gowon Secret weapon: Sir Sean Connery as 007.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England)
; ...Sean Connery and African General Yakubu Gowon haveemerged as unlikely rivals in...voiceover by Sir Sean. However, General Gowon, who once participated in a civil...2014 Games would be held. General Gowon said yesterday: 'We feel very happy...
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Ugandan president meets former Nigerian leader Gen. Gowon
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...meets former Nigerian leader Gen. Gowon KAMPALA, April 1 (Xinhua...former Nigerian leader General Yakubu Gowon who is here to participate in a...capital, Abuja, where he heads the Yakubu Gowon Foundation which is involved in...
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Nigeria: Gowon And Friends Throw $10 Million Into Satellite Mobile Venture.
News Wire article from: TendersInfo
; ...former Nigerian Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon and a few of his friends including...former Head of State, Gen.Yrakubu Gowon who is the chairman; former Inspector...satellite in 2004 and the chairman, Gowon told reporters during a tour of the...
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Nigeria: Gowon and friends throw $10m into satellite mobile venture.
News Wire article from: TendersInfo
; ...former Nigerian Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon and a few of his friends including...former Head of State, Gen.Yrakubu Gowon who is the chairman; former Inspector...satellite in 2004 and the chairman, Gowon told reporters during a tour of the...
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 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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Gowon talks a good fight; COMMONWEALTH D-DAY FOR SCOTLAND.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England)
; ...Games bid, yesterday said Scotland can wave the Games goodbye. General Yakubu Gowon said he reckoned Glasgow's bid has no chance of winning today's crucial...Although we have a general here, this is not a war. CAPTION(S): GENERAL: Gowon
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Gowan and Rawlings: A study in contrasts
Newspaper article from: New York Beacon, The
; ...time head-of-state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as perhaps the most constructive...on the political front, Mr. Yakubu Gowon has proven to be the most foresighted...other landmark success of Gen. Yakubu Gowon is on the personal level. To...
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Nigerian parliament suspends impeachment process against president
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...and former head of state General Yakubu Gowon, the reports said. According to the reports, besides Shagari and Gowon, the meeting was also attended by...Ghali Na'Abba, among others. Gowon said in a statement at the end of...
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Nigeria Leads in Guinea-Worm Infection
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...cases of Guinea- worm infections, the country's " This Day" newspaper reported on Wednesday. Yakubu Gowon, whose organization the Yakubu Gowon Center is collaborating with the Jimmy Carter Global 2000 Guinea-Worm initiative, made the assertion...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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GENERAL ELECTION; COMMONWEALTH GAMES D-DAY.. Former dictator predicts Nigerian victory.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
; ...2014 Commonwealth Games. General Yakubu Gowon bragged: The answer is no, so don...and, remember, I'm a general. Gowon, who is fronting the bid for Abuja...cocky Nigerians, led by General Gowon, claimed the contest was already...
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Glasgow and Abuja in "intense" competition to host 2014 Commonwealth Games
News Wire article from: AP Worldstream
; ...prospects, Salmond said. Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Abuja's bid chairman and Nigeria...successful vote for Abuja tomorrow, Gowon said. The evaluation report found...legacy, marketing and venues. But Gowon said that Nigeria will use its experience...
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