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    Great Orchestral Conductors of the ...  Dec 1, 2008
    He founded the Richter Concerts in London in 1879, directed the concerts of the Birmingham Triennial Festivals and conducted the Halle Orchestra from 1900 to 1911. Hans Richter died at Bayreuth on December 5,1916. (Suite101.com)

    Elisabeth Hasselbeck eats post-election crow on 'The View'  Nov 6, 2008
    Elisabeth Hasselbeck eats post-election crow on 'The View. The election is over, there's hope in the air, and it's time for conciliation and unification. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Cigarette fire kills 20  Nov 5, 2008
    In June 2007, 13 people were killed when a truck ploughed into a coach at full speed, sending it hurtling down an embankment before it landed on its roof off a motorway outside the central city of Halle. AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)

    * German scientists dig up Luthers dirt  Oct 28, 2008
    Protestants from around the world were expected to flock to an exhibition at the history museum in Halle, where the best of the discoveries are to go on display from starting on Friday. Despite the widespread belief that Luther lived in poverty, evidence suggests he was a well-fed man X weighing a hefty 150kg when he died in 1546 at the age of 63. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Nalbandian no match for Federer  Oct 28, 2008
    It was Federers fourth title of the season after victories at the US Open, in Estoril, Portugal, and Halle, Germany ... Im a bit disappointed but not because Ive lost today but because I couldnt challenge Murray the way I really could, Golubev said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Federer wins hometown tourney yet again  Oct 27, 2008
    It was Federers fourth title of the season after victories at the U.S. Open, in Estoril, Portugal; and Halle, Germany. He is 4-4 in finals this season and 57-21 overall. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Federer claims third straight Swiss Indoors title  Oct 27, 2008
    It was Roger Federer's fourth title of the season after victories at the U.S. Open, in Estoril, Portugal; and Halle, Germany ... It was Federer's fourth title of the season after victories at the U.S. Open, in Estoril, Portugal; and Halle, Germany. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    ATP tournaments: Murray retains St. Petersburg Open title; Federer wins in Basel and Soderling in Lyon  Oct 27, 2008
    "I'm a bit disappointed but not because I've lost today but because I couldn't challenge Murray the way I really could," Golubev said ... It was Federer's fourth title of the season after victories at the U.S. Open, in Estoril, Portugal; and Halle, Germany ... 2 million ATP event on indoor hardcourt at St. Jakobshalle (seedings in parentheses). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Germany 'on brink of recession'  Oct 15, 2008
    The report compiled by four institutes - Ifo in Munich, IfW in Kiel, RWI in Essen and IWH in Halle - stuck to its original forecast of 1. 8% growth for 2008, down from 2. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Monfils upsets Gonzalez in Vienna  Oct 11, 2008
    Kohlschreiber earned his third semifinal appearance of the season - he won in Auckland, New Zealand, and reached the final in Halle, Germany. The 32nd-ranked German conceded only 10 points on his serve and didn't face a break point. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Monfils upsets 2nd-seeded Gonzalez  Oct 10, 2008
    Kohlschreiber's win over Verdasco earned him his third semifinal appearance of the season he won in Auckland, New Zealand, and reached the final in Halle, Germany. The 32nd-ranked German conceded only 10 points on his serve and didn't face a break point. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends  Oct 8, 2008
    Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)

    Markets in turmoil as credit crisis spreads  Oct 8, 2008
    It's Halle Berry, says Esquire. Buffy died while fending off a gunman robbing her owner in E. Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Europe Struggles for a Response to the Bank Crisis  Oct 8, 2008
    "" HALLE BERRY, actress on being named Esquire's 2008 "Sexiest Woman Alive". World. (Time.com)

    * Dominant Berdych takes Tokyo title  Oct 6, 2008
    It was Berdychs first title since winning at Halle in June last year, and his fourth overall, after victories at Palermo in 2004 and Paris in 2005. Berdych had beaten Del Potro in a Challenger event in 2006, but had never played him at a full-fledged ATP Tour event. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Level One Creditors, Led by Credit Suisse, Renegotiate the Company's Debt  Sep 6, 2008
    Level One acquired low-cost homes and social housing in cities including Frankfurt, Dresden and Halle in 2005 and 2006. The company planned to sell the properties to tenants and other buyers at a higher price. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Germany's excess corpses  Sep 6, 2008
    "If you look at the 33 anatomy institutes in Germany taken together, the supply of bodies donated to science has been higher than the demand for a few years now," said Friedrich Paulsen, a professor at the Institute for Anatomy at Martin Luther University in the eastern city of Halle ... In addition come the costs of transport and preservation, which has led about a quarter of institutes in Germany to levy a fee on bodies donated of between 450 and 1250, Paulsen in Halle said ... In other... (iAfrica.com)

    Back in the USSR  Sep 4, 2008
    And you can see and hear it in what remains of the colossal wreck of the planned settlement of Halle Neustadt, where much of the city has been deserted and demolished, but a few dogged old Communists still live in their expensively refurbished housing blocks, clinging to the values of Marxist-Leninism until they die. Travel a few hundred miles further east, though, passing through the latest version of Poland, and you come to the curious, accidental country of Belarus, which might have been... (The American Conservative)

    * Valuev gearing up to win back WBA crown in style  Aug 30, 2008
    Valuev is to face John Ruiz of the US in a WBA world heavyweight title fight at Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin tonight ... The winner of the Valuev-Ruiz showdown at Berlins Max Schmeling Halle tonight will face Chagaev in an obligatory defense by June next year after the champion was forced to relinquish his crown through injury. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    MASTODON Track Featured in "Rock Band 2"  Aug 30, 2008
    Source: Reprise Records. European Unholy Alliance Tour Chapter 3 Taps MASTODON / Athens Club Show Announced. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Auf Wiedersehen - Burke realizes pro basketball dream in Germany  Aug 15, 2008
    Then on July 29 that moment arrived, when her agent, Iska Wardlott, wrote to inform the former Bishop Fenwick and Sacred Heart University backcourt star that she was now a member of the Halle Lions of the German DBBL women s basketball league, a Division 1 league that sends teams to compete in the EuroCup ... Burke left late Saturday afternoon to fly to Frankfurt Airport, before boarding a train to Leipzig, where she arrived Sunday night for the trip to Halle. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    Drinking water in Gaza Strip contaminated with high levels of nitrate  Aug 15, 2008
    The UFZ employs 900 people at its sites in Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg ... The Helmholtz Association helps solve major, pressing challenges facing society, science and the economy with top scientific achievements in six research areas: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, Transport and Space. (EurekAlert!)

    German scientists dig for their own Stonehenge  Aug 7, 2008
    Scientists from a university in Halle are excavating a roughly 4,000 year-old circular site in eastern Germany which contains graves that bear a strong resemblance to Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle of towering megaliths in southern Britain. "It is the first finding of this kind on the European mainland which we have been able to fully excavate and which shows a structure we have until now only seen in Britain," Andre Spatzier, head of the excavation team, told Reuters TV.. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Former Captain Kerri Burke to Play Professionaly in Germany  Jul 31, 2008
    Burke will suit up for the Halle Lions ... Sacred Heart's former two-time captain and assistant coach (Saugus, MA) has signed on to play with Halle Lions in the German DBBL Women's Basketball League starting play this August. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)

    Trade Failure Clouds Climate Talks and Beyond  Jul 31, 2008
    "If we cannot even manage trade, how should we then find ourselves in a position to manage new challenges like climate change?" said European agriculture chief Mariann Fischer Boel after talks at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva fell apart on Tuesday ... "It will greatly undermine trust in multilateral goodwill," said Mark Halle of the International Institute for Sustainable Development ... "It will be extremely difficult (for developing countries) to rebuild their confidence in the... (Planet Ark, United States)

    Raggedy Cats In Concert Saturday  Jul 31, 2008
    PERFORMING a free concert on Saturday night from 5-7 p.m. at the Kinder Halle on Marktplatz will be The Raggedy Cats ... Set for the Kinder Halle on Marktplatz, the concert is open to the public ... They are planning a second free concert for the public on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Kinder Halle. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Elton John coming to Halifax  Jul 15, 2008
    Elton John performs during his open-air concert at the Gerry-Weber-Stadium in Halle, western Germany earlier this month. (VOLKER WICIOK / AP). (TheChronicleHerald.ca)

    * Sports Briefs  Jul 7, 2008
    Felix Sturm jabbed his way to lopsided decision over American Randy Griffin on Saturday and earned a fourth successful defense of his WBA middleweight title in Halle, Germany. The German, whose victory comes eight-and-a-half months after the two fought to a draw in October, repeatedly used his left jab from the opening seconds and won 116-113, 116-112 and 118-110. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Nadal dethrones Federer in a classic battle  Jul 7, 2008
    Though Federer came into 2008 hoping to match Pete Sampras's career record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles, he is still holding at 12, with his only tournament victories this year coming in minor tour events in Estoril, Portugal, and Halle, Germany. But he certainly responded like a champion to Nadal's pressure on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune)

    Sports news briefs (Today)  Jul 6, 2008
    Felix Sturm (30-2-1, 13 KOs) jabbed his way to a lopsided decision against American Randy Griffin (24-2-3) and earned a fourth successful defense of his WBA middleweight title in Halle, Germany. First published on July 6, 2008 at 12:44 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Wimbledon 2008 First Round Review  Jun 25, 2008
    The world number one, who had a great preparation for Wimbledon this year by capturing the title in Halle less than a fortnight ago, next takes on Robin Soderling of Sweden. The two met on grass once before in Halle in 2005, where Federer came through in 3 tight sets. (Suite101.com)

    Easy win for FedEx, Ivanovic and Serena also through to the second round  Jun 24, 2008
    I was concentrating on winning in Halle (his fifth grass court title in the German city). I played really well and it was great fun against one of my good friends on the tour, said Federer who didn t face a break point in the match. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Federer, Williams Advance At Wimbledon  Jun 24, 2008
    He has not dropped a service game on grass this season, including his title run at Halle, Germany. Novak Djokovic, the Australian Open champion who could face Federer in the semifinals, overcame a poor second set on Centre Court and beat Michael Berrer 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0. (Click2Houston, TX)

    New kids on the block  Jun 23, 2008
    Nadal, Djokovic could challenge Federer's reign at Wimbledon - CBS News ... Nadal, Djokovic could challenge Federer's reign at Wimbledon ... "Of course Federer and Nadal still dominate, but coming to Wimbledon as a Grand Slam champion gives me much more reason to believe I can challenge the top two.". (CBS News)

    Leading men contenders  Jun 23, 2008
    Summary: Answered suggestions his confidence had taken a knock after a straight-sets loss to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final by claiming a fifth title at Halle, his traditional Wimbledon warm-up in Germany. His winning streak on grass stands at 59 as he bids for a record sixth consecutive crown at the All England Club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Federer a Wimbledon underdog?  Jun 23, 2008
    "He didn't lose a set in Halle - 59 matches without losing. Come on.''In the wake of the French Open, there was debate about the decline of Federer even in Brazil, where Sampras competed in a senior tournament."As great as Roger is, he's going to have his losses and his bad days,'' Sampras said ... "It really favors my game because of my ability to move, the way I defend, the way I use my shot selection. I haven't lost in such a long time on grass. Obviously my confidence is really, really... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Federer's reign hinges on yet another run at Wimbledon  Jun 23, 2008
    "It's a challenge, but I'm quite confident the second half of the season is going to be better than the first, and this is why I want to focus on grass now," Federer said after his 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 demolition at the hands of No. 2 Nadal in the French Open final two weeks ago, his worst loss at a major ... "I think for him it's a big challenge to defend the first place in the world," the self-assured Serb says ... He was diagnosed with mononucleosis at the start of the year, and he has won just two... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Post a comment  Jun 23, 2008
    Rafa has a 51-49 chance Fed didn t have compitition in Halle ... Federer, on the other hand, breezed through Halle ... Also, remember the last time he played Halle (and subsequently won Wimbledon), how he scraped by almost every match and had match points against him in at least two of them. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Six-shooter Federer takes aim at Nadal  Jun 22, 2008
    It's nice that they also can back it up right from Paris,' Federer says, referring to last Sunday when he won the grass-court event in Halle, Germany and Nadal and Djokovic fought out an outstanding final at Queen's ... Yeah, I mean it really affected him a lot when he won Halle the next week without dropping a set,' Murray said - and, might have added, without dropping a service game either. (guardian.co.uk)

    Wimbledon semis may pit Federer vs. Djokovic  Jun 21, 2008
    Djokovic has the size, power and overall game to challenge Federers supremacy ... Nadal beat Djokovic at Queens Club to claim his first title on the surface, and Federer extended his grass-court streak to 59 matches at Halle in winning his 10th grass-court title ... The previous four times Federer won at Halle, he won Wimbledon three weeks later. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * Federer wins record-equaling 10th grass court crown  Jun 17, 2008
    AP, HALLE, GERMANY Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008, Page 19 ... Federer, who raised his record to 10-0 in grass finals, won Halle for the fifth time ... Federer did not face a top 10 player in Halle, but was stronger than his last appearance at the event in 2006. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    National Digest  Jun 17, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) Roger Federer just wanted to survive a couple of rounds at the Gerry Weber Open after his painful French Open loss to Rafael Nadal. The top-ranked Swiss did much more, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday s final for his 10th grass title. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    Philippine ace amateur boxer warms up for Olympics  Jun 17, 2008
    Lopez said Tanamor will move up from his light flyweight division (48 kilogram) to flyweight division in Halle, Germany for the absence of light flyweight competition during the June 18-22 meet. Bantamweight boxer Charly Suarez, Cuba-trained featherweight Orlando Tacuyan Jr., and light welterweight Genebert Basadre, together with Tanamor, will form the four-men Filipino squad in Germany. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Federer earns 59th straight grass-court victory  Jun 16, 2008
    "That was very special.''Slide showHot wheels on the track, high-flying vaulter, French champs, and moremore photosVideo: Tennis from NBC SportsASSOCIATED PRESSJune 9: Christopher Russo calls losing to Rafael Nadal a huge zit on Roger Federer's career.French OpenMay 25-June 8, ParisSlide showCheck out images of Maria Sharapova's career on, off court. more photosSlide showImages from the Grand Slam title-filled career of Serena and Venus Williams.more photosupdated 5:29 p.m. ET June 15,... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Federer wins Halle for 55th title  Jun 16, 2008
    HALLE, Germany Roger Federer won his 10th title on grass Sunday to match Pete Sampras' total, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in the Gerry Weber Open final ... Federer, who raised his record to 10-0 in grass finals, won Halle for the fifth time ... But he will face an even tougher challenge from Rafael Nadal this year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    * Federer downs Kiefer to set up final with Kohlschreiber  Jun 16, 2008
    AFP, HALLE, GERMANY Monday, Jun 16, 2008, Page 19. Switzerlands Roger Federer watches the ball before playing a return to Germanys Nicolas Kiefer during their semi-final match at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, on Saturday ... World No. 1 Roger Federer picked up his 58th consecutive win on grass to breeze into the final of the Halle ATP tournament by seeing off Germanys Nicolas Kiefer 6-1, 6-4 in Saturdays semi-final. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Third & Short for June 16  Jun 16, 2008
    " Soccer CARSON, Calif. -- The United States couldn't wait to get started in its qualifying run for the 2010 World Cup. Brian Ching scored two goals after Clint Dempsey scored 54 seconds into the match to set the tone in the United States' 8-0 rout of Barbados on Sunday in the Americans' first qualifying game for the 2010 World Cup. Dempsey added a second-half goal for the Americans, who scored three times in the first half and five times in the second. After going scoreless in exhibitions... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Federer wins 55th career title with losing serve  Jun 16, 2008
    Federer wins Halle for 55th title ... Federer raised his record to 10-0 in grass finals and won his fifth Halle title ... HALLE, Germany (AP) -- Roger Federer just wanted to survive a couple of rounds at the Gerry Weber Open after his painful French Open loss to Rafael Nadal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Federer runs grass streak to 58 at Halle  Jun 15, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) -Roger Federer reached the Gerry Weber Open final and pushed his record winning streak on grass to 58 matches Saturday with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer ... Federer has served 39 times without a break at the tournament, allowing only two chances, in running his winning streak at Halle to 24 matches ... Kiefer, who has fallen to No. 38 after a wrist injury, was the last player to beat Federer in Halle - in the 2002 semifinals. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * Federer grabs 57th win on grass in Germany  Jun 15, 2008
    AFP, HALLE, GERMANY Sunday, Jun 15, 2008, Page 19. World No. 1 Roger Federer is in Saturdays semi-finals of the Halle ATP tournament after racking up his 57th straight win on grass against 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Federer in Halle final; grass win streak hits 58  Jun 15, 2008
    Federer rolls past Kiefer in Halle title match - Tennis - SI.com ... The top-ranked Swiss has served 39 times without a break at Halle ... HALLE, Germany (AP) -- Roger Federer reached the Gerry Weber Open final and pushed his record winning streak on grass to 58 matches Saturday with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Friday's Sports In Brief  Jun 14, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) Roger Federer extended his grasscourt streak to 57 matches with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Marcos Baghdatis and reached the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open. Federer, a four-time champion at Halle, won in little more than an hour when Baghdatis netted a serve. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    * Japanese teen makes idol Nadal sweat  Jun 14, 2008
    World No. 1 Roger Federer again needed just over an hour to see off his opponent in straight sets at the Halle ATP tournament on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals ... Federer lost Sundays Roland Garros final to clay-court king Rafael Nadal and traditionally plays at Halle to help him prepare for Wimbledon as he bids to win his sixth consecutive title in south-west London later this month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Weekend Time Schedule  Jun 14, 2008
    ATP, Gerry Weber Open, Halle, Germany ... ATP, Gerry Weber Open, Halle, Germany. (International Herald Tribune)

    Roddick, Nadal Reach quarters at Queen's  Jun 13, 2008
    Roger Federer struggled through an awkward sort of match before advancing to the Gerry Weber Open quarterfinals in Halle, Germany, with a 7-5, 6-3 win against Jan Vacek ... Cuba's Dayron Robles took the 110-meter hurdles world record away from Liu Xiang, challenging the Chinese hurdler's status as prohibitive favorite going into the Olympics. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    * Bartoli suffers a double blow in Birmingham  Jun 13, 2008
    Lleyton Hewitt kept up his challenge for a record fifth Queens title as the Australian moved into the third round with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Xavier Malisse ... Federer, a four-time winner at Halle, overwhelmed his opponent with precise shots and closed with an ace in a 61-minute Wimbledon warmup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Cuban hurdler runs 12.87  Jun 13, 2008
    Roger Federer advanced to the Gerry Weber Open quarterfinals in Halle, Germany, with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Jan Vacek. Cycling. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Federer bounces back from French Open loss  Jun 12, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) -Roger Federer shook off his lopsided French Open final loss, running his winning streak on grass to 55 matches with a 6-4, 6-2 victory Wednesday over Michael Berrer at the Gerry Weber Open ... Federer, a four-time winner at Halle, overwhelmed his opponent with precise shots and closed with an ace in a 61-minute Wimbledon warmup ... Federer won his 21st straight match at Halle, a streak that began in 2003. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Federer extends grasscourt streak to 55 matches  Jun 12, 2008
    HALLE, Germany Roger Federer shook off his lopsided French Open final loss, extending his grasscourt streak to 55 matches with a 6-4, 6-2 win Wednesday over Michael Berrer at the Gerry Weber Open ... Federer, a four-time winner at Halle, overwhelmed his opponent with precise shots and closed with an ace in a 61-minute Wimbledon warmup ... Federer won his 21st-straight match at Halle, a streak that began in 2003. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Federer wants to get rid of frustrations at Halle Open  Jun 12, 2008
    HALLE (Germany): World number one Roger Federer said on Tuesday he is looking forward to exorcising some of the frustrations from Sundays Roland Garros defeat when he starts his grass-court season at the Halle Open ... And after a short break at his home in Zurich, he flew into Halle, west Germany, on Tuesday ahead of his first round game ... Having won at Wimbledon for the last five years, Federer will use Halle to get over his Roland Garros disappointment when he takes on Germanys Michael... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    FedEx bounces back with a win  Jun 12, 2008
    HALLE: Roger Federer ran his win streak on grass to 55 matches yesterday with a 6-4, 6-2 win against Germany s Michael Berrer at the Halle Open. The top-ranked Swiss dropped just one point on his serve in the first set against the 89th-ranked Berrer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Men's tournaments: Roundup for Wednesday  Jun 12, 2008
    Roger Federer in action against Michael Berrer of Germany at the Gerry Weber Open tournament in Halle, Germany ... " Both American players easily held serve in the opening set, with Ginepri surrendering just four points on his serve and Roddick five to reach a tiebreaker. Ginepri then took the set on his third set point when Roddick netted a backhand volley. Roddick argued with umpire Gerry Armstrong early in the second set before a forced backhand error gave him a break for 3-1. Another break... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    'King' gives up throne: Petty team gets help  Jun 12, 2008
    Roger Federer shook off his lopsided French Open final loss to Rafael Nadal, extending his grasscourt streak to 55 matches with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Michael Berrer at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. James Blake beat Benjamin Becker 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, but defending champion Tomas Berdych went down 6-2, 7-5 to Robin Soderling. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Blake defeats German qualifier at Weber Open  Jun 12, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) -- James Blake served his way to a 6-4, 6-1 win against German qualifier Bjorn Phau on Tuesday in the first round of the Gerry Weber Open ... For Federer, there's no better way to recover from another failed shot at the French Open than to land on the grass courts of Halle ... "I feel positive about this tournament this year. The win streak is very important and means a lot to me. I am well aware of the records I have set. I hope to keep the streak in Halle.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Federer rebounds from Paris blowout in Halle  Jun 12, 2008
    Federer rebounds from French Open disappointment in Halle ... Federer is seeking his fifth title at the Weber Open in Halle, Germany ... HALLE, Germany (AP) -- Roger Federer shook off his lopsided French Open final loss, extending his grasscourt streak to 55 matches with a 6-4, 6-2 win Wednesday over Michael Berrer at the Gerry Weber Open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Smoltz's future unclear after surgery  Jun 11, 2008
    is Renner's nearest challenger after a 71 ... No. 2 seed James Blake served his way to a 6-4, 6-1 win against Bjorn Phau in the first round of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    ATP tournaments roundup for Monday  Jun 10, 2008
    Berdych beats Johansson to open grass-court season at Halle. HALLE, Germany (AP) - Tomas Berdych served nine aces and beat Sweden's Thomas Johansson 6-3, 7-5 Monday to move into the second round of the Gerry Weber Open ... HALLE, Germany (AP) - Results Monday from the Gerry Weber Open, a 713,000,000 or $1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Controlling Invasive Species: When The Butterfly Bush Blossoms  May 30, 2008
    The biologist and his colleagues from Halle had collected seeds from Oregon grape plants in the USA, Canada, Germany and the Czech Republic and had grown the plants under controlled conditions in a greenhouse. Ornamental shrubs and cultivated plants constitute a majority of the alien plant species that have become a problem and are therefore referred to as biological invaders by specialists. (Science Daily)

    Milburn sizzles as race for Beijing heats up  May 26, 2008
    Also coming into Olympic form are Australian shot put and javelin champions Justin Anlezark and Jarrod Bannister who won gold and silver medals respectively in Halle, Germany at the weekend. Anlezark won the shot put with a throw of 20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Pilot killed in Vietnam honored 42 years later  May 22, 2008
    Oliver Halle, who served on a Navy swiftboat in Vietnam, nominated Wise. He met Wise Wilcox through her volunteer job at the East Cobb YMCA, where she is known as "the hugger." "I think everybody should be hugged 10 times a day at least," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    IWH Raises 2008 Growth Forecast for Germany to 2%, Berliner Zeitung Says  May 16, 2008
    May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's Halle Institute for Economic Research, or IWH, plans to raise its economic growth forecast for 2008 to about 2 percent, said. The institute plans to lift its outlook after the economy expanded 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

    Soccer And Sightseeing In Europe  May 13, 2008
    Get a culture "fix" at the MuseumsQuartier, where the world-renowned Leopold Museum, Kunsthalle Wien and MUMOK Museum of Modern Art all beckon from beneath one roof ... Tom And Katie At Soccer Match; Plus Halle Berry, Miley Cyrus, Teri Hatcher And Jon Voight. (CBS News -- World)

    Is it time to recycle the ex?  Apr 22, 2008
    We are also planning a yard sale challenge to see who can raise the most money from stuff we already own ... Truthlet me guess, the scene where Halle is dry humping old boy, you know the one, Angelina s ex hubby ... Bit-O-Honey - the scene where Halle is dry humping old boy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Post a comment  Mar 20, 2008
    Check out the likes of Tiger Woods, Lewis Hamilton, Halle Berry, Lenny Kravitz, Zadie Smith and others who are very comfortable to see and reach across racial lines ... Why is it that Obama is adored for his ability to tread lightly (often referred to as his nuanced approach) when it comes to the harshest racial attitudes emblematic of our society, while Ferraro is disowned for her direct challenge to the very same kind of racial attitudes ... She has been thru many tribulations, tests, and... (International Herald Tribune)

    ETs may be on Saturns moon  Mar 18, 2008
    Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, 41, became a mother on Sunday and gave birth to a girl. YOUR SAY. (Daily News & Analysis)

    Heather Mills launches court rant after winning $50M divorce payout!  Mar 18, 2008
    700 for every hour of the marriage. SEXY MAMMA NICOLE RICHIE. (The Drudge Report)

    '10,000 B.C.' Leads Box-Office Hunt  Mar 15, 2008
    This week on her show, Oprah talks with Halle Berry and Bill Cosby ... SparkAmerica is a yearlong fitness challenge, designed to motivate Americans to improve their health by consistently taking small, positive action steps. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Halle Berry on Obama: 'I'll do whatever he says to do'...  Feb 21, 2008
    "I'll do whatever he says to do," actress Halle Berry said to the Philadelphia Daily News ... All McCain has to do now is bide his time, keep highlighting Obama's voting record in the U.S. Senate, and keep challenging him to provide specifcs on exactly how he plans to deliver this great "change" that he keeps promising. (The Drudge Report)

    Berlin fest names jury  Feb 2, 2008
    Bier is one of Denmarks most internationally successful filmmakers whose recent works include Things We Lost in the Fire, a family drama starring Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro, and the Oscar-nominated After the Wedding. . (Variety)

    Death trainsGerman railways host an exhibition on their role in the Holocaust  Jan 26, 2008
    ----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Friday, 25 January 2008, 14:42 GMT. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Russian women's VB claims Olympic berth  Jan 21, 2008
    HALLE, Germany (AP) -- Russia beat Poland in five sets Sunday to qualify for the Beijing Olympics in women's volleyball. Poland came back from a two-set deficit to level at two sets apiece but the world champion used a big bloc in the defense to win the decisive tiebreaker 15-12. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Olympic bid by double-amputee sprinter stirs athletic, ethical debate  Jan 13, 2008
    HALLE, Belgium All Oscar Pistorius wants is a shot at the Olympics ... There has never been an athlete like Oscar before challenging able-bodied athletes, said his manager, Peet Van Zyl. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Double-amputee's Olympic bid stirs debate  Jan 13, 2008
    HALLE, Belgium (AP) -- All Oscar Pistorius wants is a shot at the Olympics ... "We are sitting with a situation here with a remarkable athlete who has created this scenario. There has never been an athlete like Oscar before challenging able-bodied athletes," said his manager, Peet Van Zyl. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Sports at 2:30 p.m.  Jan 13, 2008
    That's because Hale is known as "Hey, beer man.'' And he's seen a lot of Packers' history in his 45 years of service dating to Vince Lombardi. By Colin Fly. MOVED. Also moved in advance. AP Photos WIMG503-504. -- With: -- FBN--Seahawks-Packers Running. By Chris Jenkins. -- Sidebars as warranted. FBN--JAGUARS-PATRIOTS FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots try to remain unbeaten when they play the Jaguars in an AFC divisional playoff game. New England, backed by a , with their record-breaking offense,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    2008 sports calendar  Jan 4, 2008
    5-9 Figure Skating, International Challenge Cup, The Hague, Netherlands ... 8-9 Race walking, IAAF, Race Walking Challenge 2008, Chihuahua, Mexico ... 30-May 4 Track and field, IAAF World Combined Events Challenge, Addis Abada, Ethiopia. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

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