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Baseball: Swallows' Barnette

TOKYO, Japan, April 30 Kyodo - Yakult Swallows starting pitcher Tony Barnette (L) gives up a three-run home run to Alex Ramirez (R) of the Yomiuri Giants in the first inning of a baseball game at Tokyo Dome on May 5, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Modernized marine ranching helps restore biodiversity in south China island

STORY: Modernized marine ranching helps restore biodiversity in south China island DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of marine lifes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor of oceanic science at Hainan University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor of oceanic science at Hainan University STORYLINE: South China's Wuzhizhou Island has adopted advanced technologies in building a modernized marine ranch to restore the marine ecosystem in the region. The butterfly-shaped Wuzhizhou Island, a national-level tourist attraction, is located in Haitang Bay, Hainan Province. In 2010, Wuzhizhou Island launched a comprehensive drive to build a marine ranch, which involved placing artificial reefs at fixed sites under seawater to attract marine

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Ichiro goes 1-for-4 against Twins

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners circles the bases after hitting an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 31, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the team lost 5-4.

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Angels' Hunter hit by pitch

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter (L) reacts after being hit by a pitch on the hand in the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on May 29, 2010. Hunter pulled out of the game and his team won 5-1.

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Matsui plays against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui draws a walk in the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on May 29, 2010. The Angels won a walk-off 5-1 victory.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 29, 2010. The Mariners suffered a 1-5 loss.

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Matsui hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) celebrates with his teammates over their team's 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4, including a two-run homer.

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0.

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Mets reliever Igarashi pitches against Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi reacts after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard in the eighth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Igarashi allowed no runs in one inning and the Mets won 5-0.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 4th win against Philadelphia Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Takahashi allowed five hits and no runs in six innings to gain his fourth win of the season in his team's 5-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is welcomed by teammates Kendry Morales (L) and Mike Napoli (R) after hitting a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 4th win against Philadelphia Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth flied out in the sixth inning of a game at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Takahashi allowed five hits and no runs in six innings to gain his fourth win of the season in his team's 5-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Mariners vs Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Detroit Tigers Ryan Raburn (R) is tagged out by the Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard in the first inning after right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns a single by Magglio Ordonez on May 26, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns a single by Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer during the sixth inning to lift the team to a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) hands the winning ball to the team's pitcher David Aardsma (L) after they beat the Detroit Tigers by 5-4 on May 26, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went 0-for-5.

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Matusi hits 2-run homer against Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center during the fourth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 26, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4, including a two-run homer that lifted the teams to a 6-5 win.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns the ball home and gets the Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn out during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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Ichiro plays against Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns the ball home and gets the Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn out during the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 26, 2010. The Mariners won 5-4.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 4th win against Philadelphia Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Takahashi allowed five hits and no runs in six innings to gain his fourth win of the season in his team's 5-0 victory over the Phillies.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 4th win against Philadelphia Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York on May 26, 2010. Takahashi allowed five hits and no runs in six innings to gain his fourth win of the season in his team's 5-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Ichiro hitless against Tigers

Seattle, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out in the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 25, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went hitless for the first time in eight games as the team won 5-3.

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Ichiro hitless against Tigers

Seattle, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 25, 2010, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Ichiro went hitless for the first time in eight games as the team won 5-3.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in soccer int'l friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - South Korean defender Lee Young Pyo (17) tackles Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (5) in the first half of an international friendly at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama City on May 24, 2010. The event was Japan's final World Cup warm-up on home soil.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Boston Red Sox hits a single to center in the third inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. The right-hander took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Matsuzaka flirts with no-hitter as BoSox top Phils

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2010. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning en route to his third win of the season in a 5-0 victory.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run single in the third inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on May 22, 2010. He went 1-for-4 at the plate and played left field for the first time since May 5 as the Angels won 10-7.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Padres

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 21, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 with an RBI in the Mariners' 15-8 win over the Padres.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Padres

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (C) exchanges high-fives with teammates after their victory over the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 21, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 with an RBI in the Mariners' 15-8 win over the Padres.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against Padres

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 21, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 with an RBI in the Mariners' 15-8 win over the Padres.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his single hit to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 6-5 win over the White Sox.

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Ozeki Kotooshu beaten by No. 5 maegashira Hakuba at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu of Bulgaria (back) is pushed out of the ring by No. 5 maegashira Hakuba of Mongolia at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 20, 2010, day 12 of the 15-day event.

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Ichiro goes 1-for-3 in Mariners' loss

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners steals second base during the third inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on May 18, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Mariners lost 5-6, extending their losing streak to four games.

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Ichiro goes 1-for-3 in Mariners' loss

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on May 18, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Mariners lost 5-6, extending their losing streak to four games.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - This sequence shows Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome jumping up and catching a liner off Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates and returning the ball to prevent a run, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome takes a jumping catch off a liner by Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome (C) returns to home for a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome singles to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-5 against Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) celebrates with teammate Ryan Langerhans after the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 for his sixth consecutive multi-hit game.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-5 against Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the ninth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 in a 4-3 win over the Rays for his sixth consecutive multi-hit game.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-5 against Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 14, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 in a 4-3 win over the Rays for his sixth consecutive multi-hit game.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox (L) removes starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami in the fifth inning from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.

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Atlanta Braves' Kawakami pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami adjusts his cap during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field in Atlanta on May 14, 2010. Kawakami gave up four runs, three earned, over 4-1/3 innings but settled for a no-decision in a 6-5, walk-off win over the Diamondbacks.