• 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

  • Although Williams came out against gay marriage, speaking of the dangers -- as he called them -- of "imposing" this on the rest of the population, he is generally perceived to be a liberal and is credited with pushing through the ordination of women bishops, expected later this year, which had been a major controversy.

    CNN: Head of Anglican church to step down

  • 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

  • What is more, there is every reason to believe that the independence and objectivity with which Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty are properly credited will continue to be needed even if and when transitions to genuine democratic and free market systems are accomplished.

    CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: For A Free Europe �� Radio Free Europe

  • 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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