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NigeriaSun.com Thursday 21st August 2008 Issue 1582
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Michael Phelps
The U.S. swimmer was speaking after winning his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

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  • Megan Fox all set to be an ideal stepmother
  • Pitt, Aniston among stars to attend Toronto film fest
  • Tom Cruise eyes

    Technology
  • Used Olympic ticket market thrives in China
  • China restricts Internet addresses with Olympic champions
  • Hot rocks technology may provide a solution to climate change
  • Personalised maps to help tourists find their way more easily

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