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Articles related to "Olympics"
Whistler Canada Whistler is the number one ski resort in North America and number one golf destination in Canada. This beautiful resort will also be the home of the 2010 Olympics. whistler canada • canada • whistler • olympics • games
Olympics Facts and Figures Information for fans looking for official Beijing 2008 Olympics competitions and results. Also, data on world rankings and published world and Olympic records. beijing 2008 olympics • 2008 olympic games • beijing olympic games data • olympic world records • sports world rankings
Olympics Feed McDonald's Sales Millions of first-time car owners present a compelling case to build more McDonald's drive-through outlets in China - in time to profit from Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games. olympics feed mcdonald’s sales • drive-through outlets china • beijing's 2008 games • sinopec oil company • asian fast-food consumption
1998; The Year of the Upset 1998 has held many upsets in hockey. Read about the main ones here. nhl national hockey league playoffs nagano olympic
Clark Comes Out of Nowhere to Win U.S. Trials Christine Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, won the 2000 U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:33:31 and winning a berth to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. christine clark • marathon • olympics • u.s. trials • track and field
Izzy...What is he? Countries take a lot of time and brain power to come up with that perfect mascot and name to represent them during the Olympics. So if it's such a selct ritual, how did we ever come up with Izzy (the mascot for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta)? What is he and what does he represent? Well, that is what I'm trying to find out! Read this article to discover the blob behind the funky name. izzy • mascot • olympics • blob • kirby
Lake Placid and Olympic Facilities Statistical reporting shows that the former Winter Olympic sites Lake Placid and Salt Lake are attracting visitors and wielding a significant economic impact. orda • lake placid • olympics • winter olympic • salt lake city
Mascot of the Month Soem mascots sthine more than others. Every month, I'll be highlighting a mascot who knows just how to strut his/her stuff! If you'd like to be considered for the "Mascot of the Month" at Suite101.com, please contact me at s.kawecki@worldnet.att.net! This month check out, Erin Blank, the woman behind PAWS, the mascot for the Detroit Tigers! mascot • paws • history • inspiration • experience
Olympic History in Canada We hear more and more talks of the Toronto bid for the Olympics of 2008 and, well some talks of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010 bid. Toronto is competing for the bid with nine other cities: Beijing, Bangkok, Cairo, Havana; Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka and Paris. Anyway lets look at Canada's previous history of the Olympics: olympics • canada • calgary • montreal
Owens the Century's Best Jesse Owen's is Suite 101: Track and Field's pick as the century's best athlete. ESPN had a different view, although the network did highlight many track and field stars in its Sports Century. jesse ownes • track and field • espn • olympics • babe didrikson
Snowboarders Rule Have you been to a Ski Resort lately? Turtleneck sweaters and tight ski pants have been replaced by tatooes, body piercing, and a much more colorful crowd. snowboarders rule • ski industry • snowboarders • fastest growing winter sport • winter olympics
Tibet Stirs up Taiwan Election With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet. beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
2006 Olympic Passion Passion Ignites the 2006 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony 2006 olympics winter games • torino • italy figure skating • ice skaters • athletes
Flying Changes by Sara Gruen A review of Sara Gruen's "Flying Changes", the story of a famly of equestrian women in New Hampshire who are stronger than they imagine. equestrian • olympics • horseback riding • horses • new hampshire
Greece and China Cooperation The Asian boom nation and the land of the Olympics have agreed to forge new ties and extend cooperation in economy, education, research and security. Greece and China' china • china and greece • china and greece cooperation • china olympics • greece
ISU Changes to Ice Dance Rules As a result of 2006 ISU Congress decisions, ice dance teams should study their new rule books before heading into the new season. ice dancing • figure skating • ice skaters • international skating union • skate judges
Should Michelle Kwan Retire? Many people assume figure skating queen Michelle Kwan will hang up her skates permanently. She, however, told the press she's not sure yet. Do you think she should? michelle kwan • figure skaters • olympics ice skating • michelle kwan retire • champions on ice
Making a skating rink Would you like to have a skating rink in your own backyard? Well there are two ways to accomplish this task. One is the traditional way and the other is the high tech way. Find out how to enjoy skating in your backyard. backyard skating rink • websites for kids • skating rink • rink • fun
Will you be my Valentine? (Part 2) Valentine sites for kids, Part II. websites • valentine • valentines
US Awards for Skating Coaches United States sports awards are given to outstanding professionals each year. This year's nominees include speed & figure skating coaches. figur skating coaches awards • speed skating coaches awards • professional skating association • kimmie meissner • pam gregory
The Time Warp Trio TV Series Time Warp Trio is an animated, educational show for children. Parents should love how the show teaches kids about history, while being fun, funny, and engaging. authors times warps trio educational effects lasti • makes learning history education interesting fun f • parents loves feels goods • friends acts past future boys preteens ages 6 up r • historic events figures eras finds ways backs
Training for the NYC Marathon These training tips from an orthopedic surgeon will help you avoid injuries, whether you are one of the 90,000 runners in the NYC Marathon or just a treadmill runner. new york city nyc marathon • marathon running training tips • world's biggest best marathon • top marathon road runners • world's elite racers
Rugby World Cup Minnows Win Fans The Rugby World Cup is the showcase tournament of rugby. In 2007 the smaller nations are putting in big performances and winning over the hearts of fans around the world rugby world cup minnows • rugby underdogs • rugby world cup • rugby fans • cardiff
Running Girl: The Diary of Ebonee Rose A great book for young people by Sharon Bell Mathis sharon bell mathis • childrens literature • african american children
Wilma Rudolph, A Legend. running, running links, runner's stories, running tips and more. wilma rudolph • stories • questions • answers
World Figure Skating Museum Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport. world figure skating museum • dorothy hamill • scott hamilton • andy warhol • norman rockwell
Happy Valentine's day (Part 1) Valentine sites for kids, Part I. valentine • valentines • websites • kids
An Ancient Wonder of Gold and Ivory - Part 1 Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia. seven wonders of the ancient world • zeus • olympic games • statue of zeus • sculpture
Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone. "london mayoral elections 2008 • boris johnson • ken livingstone • london politics • boris johnson profile
A Brief History of Time (I Mean Fencing) Some tidbits about Fencing's history and mile markers. Very interesting especially as it relates to the development of the sword and swordplay (see previous article.) time • history • fencing • sword • swordplay
Caribbean Connection with Kids Kid Traveler has located the top destinations for you and your family. Come and see why the Caribbean is the number one destination for so many. family • travel • vacation • parent
Detroit's Steve Yzerman Retires After 22 years of play in the NHL, Detroit Red Wings Captain Steve Yzerman decided to call it quits and retire. steve • yzerman • retirement • retires • quits
Top Hockey Movies If you miss laying on the couch or sitting in your Lazyboy with chips and a good drink watching a hockey game, you can throw a hockey movie into the DVD player. hockey • movies • films • ice • nhl
USA's Throw Triple Axel Congratulations to USA figure skaters Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, the first pair ever to land a throw triple axel in Olympic competition! usa figure skating • pairs champions rena inoue and john baldwin • first pair • throw triple axel • olympic competition
A History Written in Stone A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks. olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
Atlanta Dogwood Festival This popular festival, over 70 years in the making, is now dog free but still as popular. atlanta dogwood festival • piedmont park • atlanta activities • trees atlanta • frisbee dogs
Bare Facts on Florida Nude Resorts Florida is one of the best places in the USA to get naked on vacation, and there is plenty of naturist or clothing-optional holiday accommodation available nudist resorts in florida • family naturist clubs • naked camping and rv parks near tampa • pensacola • the panhandle
Come Back: Mother Daughter Memoir An honest and moving look at a teenage girl's fall into the wrong crowd and the moving transformation both mother and daughter experience in the end. come back • mother daughter memoir • target bookmarked • book club pick • mia fontaine
Interview Questions - Icebreakers A comprehensive list of interview questions meant to break the ice with job candidates. interview questions • sample interview questions • icebreaker interview questions • icebreaker • icebreakers
Mount Pleasant Real Estate Thinking of buying in Vancouver? Prices are soaring in the Mount Pleasant district mount pleasant real estate • the market in vancouver’s mount pleasant area • thinking of buying in vancouver • prices are soaring in the mount pleasant district • mount pleasant area in vancouver
New Finale for Giacomo Puccini's Turandot After Franco Alfano in 1926 and Luciano Berio in 2002, the young Chinese Composer Hao Weiya was commissioned to write a finale for Giacomo Puccini's last piece of work. giacomo puccini • turandot • italian opera • hao weiya • luciano pavarotti
New Wallpaper City Guide to Athens Style mag Wallpaper also does guides to the world's great cities. The smooth, chic Athens guide is no Rough Guide, but is perfect for showing Athens as it is today wallpaper city guide to athens • greece • best stylish boutique hotels • design and architecture • fashionable restaurants |
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