• Relatively new countries, however vast, are unlikely to be credited with as many "firsts" as ancient civilizations like China or little ol' Europe, so Mr. Robertson has provided a separate listing for the first American example under most entries.

    WSJ: Book Review: Robertson's Book of Firsts

  • Mr Maduro is said to be friendly and jovial and to enjoy socialising, but he is also credited with being a wily operator and a skilled negotiator.

    BBC: Profile: Nicolas Maduro

  • "It is important to me that the proper sources are credited, and I will be working diligently with my team to address all areas of concern, " said Goodall, who has written or co-written more than 20 books.

    NPR: Goodall Book Postponed Because Of Lifted Passages

  • The quick and easy fund-raising process can be credited to NEA's longstanding relationships with more than 170 investors--the nation's largest pensions, foundations and endowments, and wealthy individuals--all of whom enjoyed triple-digit returns from 1996 to 1999.

    FORBES: NEA Was Not Immune To Mistakes

  • But a century after her horrifying death, how many people would be able to name one of the women credited with helping bring about the vote for British females?

    CNN: SHARE THIS

  • But Cartwright proved to be an even better coach and is widely credited with being instrumental in the progress of a young Ian Botham during his time at Taunton.

    BBC: SPORT | Cricket | Ex-England seamer Cartwright dies

  • Loyrette will be a tough act to follow after being credited with doubling annual visitor numbers to 10 million during his tenure - making the Louvre the world's most visited art museum last year.

    BBC: Louvre appoints Jean-Luc Martinez as new director

  • Shimri Tzameret, an Israeli activist who studied in the UK and worked in a research initiative called Building Global Democracy at Warwick University, was involved in the British campaign and can be credited with importing the concept to his native land.

    BBC: The Israelis who give their vote to Palestinians

  • "And although the election process is not over yet, we can already say that Kenya can be credited with demonstrating an impressive commitment to democratic elections, " chief EU observer Alojz Peterle.

    BBC: Kenya elections: Kenyatta accuses UK over rejected votes

  • Such a painterly hand with plant material could only be credited to the influence of landscape designer (and hometown boy) Jacques Wirtz.

    CNN: Flanders: Europe's best-kept design secret

  • America's collective intrigue with boeuf bourguignon can be nearly single-handedly credited to the food legend whose 1961 tome "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" held rhapsodic praise for the stew that she encountered when living in France.

    WSJ: Where's the Best Boeuf?

  • Ernest said to still be in charge, though Julio's granddaughter Gina has bulk of responsibilities, credited with pushing company into faster-growing premium wine markets.

    FORBES: Magazine Article

  • Red Sox reliever Andrew Miller was announced into the game and was warming up on the mound when play was abruptly halted for good, but Buchholz would be credited with a complete game because Miller never faced a batter, according to official scorer Jordan Sprechman.

    WSJ: Buchholz, Red Sox beat Yankees 3-0 in 5?? innings

  • With traded certificates, the power generated by Transylvanian windmills would be credited to Britain's renewables account, while Romania would get cash and clean electricity.

    ECONOMIST: Let them burn snake oil

  • If they can find a way to make everything work, the Wilpons will have conquered Queens with two professional franchises, and perhaps be credited with revamping a once forgotten area of New York City.

    FORBES: Can The Wilpons Support An MLS Team? At Twice The Usual Cost, Maybe Not

  • Michael Gerson, a former Bush speechwriter who's credited with making Darfur a priority at the White House, says it will be hard to make such a force effective.

    NPR: Darfur Violence Pits Sudan Against the U.N.

  • State police credited the travel ban, which was being lifted late afternoon Saturday, with only 30 drivers needing to be rescued.

    WSJ: A state-by-state look at the Northeast snowstorm

  • The event is credited with providing a huge boost to the local economy at a time when the tourist season would traditionally be drawing to a close.

    BBC: Nature spectacle to illuminate Enchanted Forest

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