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Naoko Takahashi retires from competitive marathon, age 36.

 

2000 Sydney gold medal 2: 24' 14''

2001 Berlin world record 2: 19' 46"

2002 Berlin 1st

2003 Tokyo 2nd

2005 Tokyo 1st

2006 Tokyo 3rd

2008 Nagoya 27th

2009 Nagoya bye bye fans 29th

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INAWASHIRO, Japan: Japan's Aiko Uemura capped a perfect weekend Sunday, winning the women's dual moguls for her second title in the World Freestyle Championships.

 

Uemura, the moguls winner Saturday, edged compatriot Miki Ito in the finals Sunday. American Hannah Kearney finished third.

 

Uemura, the winner of the world cup moguls title last season, earned a spot in the Vancouver Olympics with the victory.

 

Canada's Alexandre Bilodeau won the men's dual moguls, edging Japan's Nobuyuki Nishi in the final. Finland's Tapio Luusua finished third.

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It's a question which has intrigued Only Fools And Horses fans for decades: exactly what sort of character could possibly have fathered Del Boy and Rodney Trotter?

Now it seems the puzzle is about to be solved as the BBC prepares to film a ‘prequel’ starring Trotter Senior.

The mysterious character, named Freddy Robdal, will bear a keen family resemblance – as he is set to be played by Nicholas Lyndhurst, who starred as Rodney in the long-running series.

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A referee ordered a penalty to be retaken in a Sunday league football game when an opposition player broke wind as the ball was kicked.

 

The Chorlton Villa player got a yellow card for the noise which was classed as "ungentlemanly conduct".

 

The team, who conceded a goal on the second take, went on to win the match 6-4 against International Manchester FC at Turn Moss in Stretford, Manchester.

 

Villa manager Ian Treadwell said their conduct was "normally exemplary".

 

"One of our players 'broke wind' and only the referee heard it and he booked the player," he said.

 

"The other player had the penalty saved because it was a bad penalty; it was nothing to do with any noise. They were as shocked as we were as to why."

 

Mr Treadwell said he was waiting for the Football Association to contact them after it had received a report.

 

The Manchester Publicity league club faces total fines of £97 for three dismissals and two yellow card bookings from the game.

 

Mr Treadwell said: "We are not a dirty team and we like to play football.

 

"While I won't condone the actions of the players, it is an emotive game and some of the players were sent off for entering into conversation with the referee.

 

"This has come at a bad time in the season as we don't have sponsor and we are looking for a new sponsor for next season."

 

Pauline Riley, secretary and treasurer of International Manchester FC, said both team were "very friendly".

 

"There's no animosity. It was just hilarious," she said.

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Bacon sandwich really does cure a hangover

 

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A bacon sandwich really does cure a hangover - by boosting the level of amines which clear the head, scientists have found

 

Researchers claim food also speeds up the metabolism helping the body get rid of the booze more quickly.

 

Elin Roberts, of Newcastle University's Centre for Life said: "Food doesn't soak up the alcohol but it does increase your metabolism helping you deal with the after-effects of over indulgence. So food will often help you feel better.

 

 

"Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein, which breaks down into amino acids. Your body needs these amino acids, so eating them will make you feel good."

 

Ms Roberts told The Mirror: "Bingeing on alcohol depletes neurotransmitters too, but bacon contains a high level of aminos which tops these up, giving you a clearer head."

 

Researchers also found a complex chemical interaction in the cooking of bacon produces the winning combination of taste and smell which is almost irresistible.

 

The reaction between amino acids in the bacon and reducing sugars in the fat is what provides the sandwich with its appeal.

 

Ms Roberts said: "The smell of sizzling bacon in a pan is enough to tempt even the staunchest of vegetarians. There's something deeper going on inside. It's not just the idea of a tasty snack. There is some complex chemistry going on.

 

"Meat is made of mostly protein and water. Inside the protein, it's made up of building blocks we call amino acids. But also, you need some fat. Anyone who's been on a diet knows if you take all the fat from the meat, it just doesn't taste the same. We need some of the fat to give it the flavour."

 

She explained that the reaction released hundreds of smells and flavours but it is the smell which reels in the eater. "Smell and taste are really closely linked," she said. "If we couldn't smell then taste wouldn't be the same."

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