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    captured his legacy and the admiration of Filipinos because of his victories and his flamboyance in the game. Bustamante also holds the world record for having the most powerful break shot in Billiards. Django had the chance to be the 2nd Filipino world champion in the World 9- Ball Pool Championships in 2002 however, he lost the finals to the American, Earl Strickland with the score of 17-15. Unknown to many, while the tournament was going on, Bustamante received the news that her baby died. He strongly

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    governmental organization that deals with human rights issues is Amnesty International. I have chosen this organization because it is found in many countries of the world. There have been many problems throughout the world that included torture, illegal arrests and abuse of police and army powers. Many people were killed and some disappeared. Amnesty international was involved in campaigning against such human rights abuses. Amnesty international is a non governmental organization. According to its website

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    the final decades of the 19th century through their international success and their popular appeal. Edward 'Ned' Hanlan was a Toronto-based athlete, the son of a police officer turned hotelier. As early as 1871, at age 16, Hanlan won his first boat race, but it would be two years before he would win his first rowing race, entering the sport as a professional athlete

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    each other to win a prize pool of over 700 thousand euros. Now, in its 118th edition, Fieracavalli in Verona attracts thousands of visitors from all over Italy but also many from abroad. The international horse festival is an event that should not be missed: in fact, it is also a great showcase for international industry professionals that have the opportunity to be known, to exhibit and, sell their products. Other than the very prestigious Longines World Cup, having as participants the best riders

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    Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya is seriously considering a ring comeback to face either pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. or rising star Gennady Golovkin, as reported by ESPN’s Dan Rafael. The 42-year-old boxing legend has never fought anyone since his defeat against Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao in December 2008. If he does return, the Golden Boy disclosed that he would only be fighting the best and no one else. He mentioned two possible opponents, and those were Mayweather and Golovkin’s

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    Disney film titled “Queen of Katwe” tells the story of Ugandan female chess champion Phionaa Mutesi and her journey from survival to success. Mutesi , who is played by Lupita Nyong'o in the movie, was raised alone by her mother after her father died of AIDS. Among her favorite scenes in “Queen of Katwe” are her conversations with her coach when she asked to stay temporarily with him and his wife, and when she challenges his teachings, Christianity Today details. Mutesi’s coach Robert Katende ---

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    was born in Louisville, KY. on January 17, 1942, and he was only 12 years old when he started boxing. Ali would prove to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. Muhammad Ali went on to live a remarkable life which included becoming a world champion boxer, an Olympian, and a Civil Rights leader, standing alongside Martin Luther King Jr. , however he lost his greatest fight against Parkinson's Disease on June 3, 2016. Muhammad Ali was born to his parents Odessa Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay

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    start is a question that has no precise answer to it. Soccer also known as football was invented and most influenced by England but most of the early innovation came from scotland. It was until 1872 when england played scotland at the very first international game when the first revolution happened. In England

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    When it comes to contemporary One-Day International (ODI) cricket, Bangladesh and England are undoubtedly the two most improved units in past couple of years. Since the 2015 World Cup, in terms of win-loss ratio, England have been the second best (1.615) after South Africa (2.090). In the list Bangladesh too are sitting pretty with a ratio of 1.111, which is better than big boys like India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Both England and Bangladesh have completely transformed their games in this format

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    The history of the AGHS began in 1886, when an English couple- a Mr. and Mrs. Williams, came to Antigua, because of Mr. William's failing health. Mrs. Williams became the school's first headmistress. After her husband died, she sent for her sister and together they shared the responsibility of running the school. At this time the school had boarding facilities for local students, as well as students from neighbouring Caribbean islands such as St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica and Grenada.

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