Veteran struggles in lead-up aerials event - AgeJACQUI Cooper’s prospects of winning a swansong Winter Olympics medal look to be on thin ice after she failed to make the final of the last aerial skiing World Cup event of the season in Quebec. On a day where some of Australia’s lesser lights shone Source: [...]

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Speedskater, five-time medallist Clara Hughes will carry Canadian flagThe Province“She represents the essence of the Olympic Games.” Fellow speedskater Jeremy Wotherspoon said Canadian athletes are excited about Hughes carrying in the …From couch-surfer to model OlympianMontreal GazetteX Games provide Olympic Games previewmsnbc.com (blog)'Someone who [...]

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Jersey teens work toward Winter Olympics dream at Maine academyThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comTwo Winter Games aspirants from the Garden State took time out from their nine-hour school days and grueling travel and competition schedules for phone …

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Vancouver Canucks on road until MarchUSA Today… represent Germany for a third time [...]

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Visualizing wins could help achieve Olympic gold: StudyWindsor StarEach of the medals has a unique hand-cropped section of the abstract art, making every medal one-o VANCOUVER — Canadian Olympic athletes who can picture …China eyes winter 'breakthrough' in VancouverSify80 per cent of Canadian Olympians are scared - of getting sick.Kelowna.comSpeedskater Hughes named Canadian flag bearerKansas [...]

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Campaign to boost cycling in BeijingThe GuardianIncreasing affluence brings about a million new vehicles on to the roads every month, choking the streets with traffic and the air with smog. …Bikes are best, say Beijing city plannersroad.ccall 30 news articles »

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Factories may close to clear air for Shanghai ExpoPhilippine StarBeijing took special measures, including [...]

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A Candide conversation with IOC President Jacques RoggeLos Angeles Times (blog)Today's "Candide" prize for an unbridled walk on the bright side goes to International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge (pictured, with President …Subway defends itself against USOC attackNewsday (subscription)Olympic committee president not worried [...]

China CITIC Bk to issue up to $2.2 bln sub bonds-sourceReutersSS), China International Capital Corp and China Securities Co to help arrange the bond sale, and has submitted applications to the China Banking Regulatory …INTERVIEW-CITIC fund eyes 30 deals by 2013, focuses on ChinaAlibaba News Channelall 6 news articles »

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Fast track takes Denney-Barrett to Vancouver Games - Bellingham HeraldSPOKANE, Wash. That Caydee Denney had a countdown to the Vancouver Olympics on a calendar in her bedroom doesn’t sound so unusual. Except that she and pairs partner Jeremy Barrett had just started skating together again. And they hadn’t even been to Source: www.bellinghamherald.com

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marking China’s 60th anniversary in Beijing, China. The expected announcement of a new U.S. arms package for Taiwan is the latest in a series of disputes raising tensions between Washington and Beijing. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) FILE - In Continue ..
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MSU hockey briefs - Lansing State JournalANN ARBOR - The much-discussed outdoor hockey game at Michigan Stadium between Michigan and Michigan State next season appears close to being set. The Detroit News reported on its Website Wednesday that an unnamed U-M official said the game would be Source: www.lansingstatejournal.com
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IOC: ambush marketing “cheating” Olympic athletesSportbusiness.com“Ultimately, companies which try to create the false impression that they are an official partner of the Olympic Games, or create a false association with …USOC takes aim at Subway ad for suggesting Olympic tie-inQSR WebOlympic Newsdesk: USOC Contacts Subway; WSB Franchise [...]

DTS8 Coffee Unveils Roasted Coffees in Shanghai and Beijing, China - PR InsideDTS8 Coffee (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. announced today that it has launched for sale three signature coffees; DTS8 Blue, DTS8 Red, and DTS8 Espresso Classic in Shanghai and Beijing, China markets. “DTS8 Coffees are well regarded by consumers for its Source: www.pr-inside.com
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The rain has finally left Southern California for a few days so I thought I would take advantage of the great weather and head out for a bike ride down my favorite stretch of road which is Pacific Coast HWY (PCH) just north of Santa Monica. If you Continue ..
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Foreclosure Hits Olympics, Whistler-Blackcomb on the Block - BNETBNET Travel provides daily industry trends and news coverage with insights for managers and executives into all aspects of the travel and tourism industry. In addition to detailed airline and hotel company profiles, we bring you industry analysis on Source: industry.bnet.com
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crossed into British Columbia. Surrounded by majestic, snow-capped mountains, a small, enthusiastic crowd stood and cheered on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway at the Kicking Horse Pass. Peter Lougheed, who as Alberta premier helped Calgary Continue ..
Forget limited-edition gold bottles of Coca-Cola and pricey replicas of the Olympic torch. Driving [...]

49er crew show form at Olympic Classes Regatta - ScoopJoshua McKenzie-Brown is representing New Zealand in the 2.4metre Paralympics class also featuring in the line-up at Miami. After five races sailed, McKenzie-Brown from Auckland’s Kohimarama Yacht Club, is in 20th place overall in the fleet of 28.Source: www.scoop.co.nz
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Stay on track with streetcars - The Province

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Stay on track with streetcarsThe ProvinceThen, she added, as the Dal Richards jazz band played in the background outside the Canada Line's Olympic Village station, "it's more romantic. …Olympics Photo WireESPNOlympic Line streetcar debuts its sleek new demonstration line in VancouverExaminer.comOlympic streetcar debuts in VancouverCTV.caNews1130 -Kelowna.com -24 Hours Vancouverall 34 [...]

Olympic torch relay: Alberta - Regina Leader-PostPhotos of the Olympic torch as it makes TRAIL — For many years, Valerie Jerome has worked tirelessly to keep the memory of her brother Harry alive. ROCK CREEK – In Trail, there was a bluegrass band. Here in this frontier town of roughly 300 Source: [...]

MLB remains upbeat on China project - People’s Daily Online

MLB remains upbeat on China projectPeople’s Daily OnlineAnd the only standard baseball venue in Beijing, the Wukesong Baseball Stadium, which hosted the Olympic competition during the 2008 Summer Games, …and more »

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Kosco back to work at Olympics - Carlisle Sentinel

Kosco back to work at OlympicsCarlisle Sentinel“The [...]

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SJ Hopes to Host Olympic Gymnastics TrialsKCBS(KCBS) - San Jose could soon be doing back flips - the City Council is expected to authorize a bid this afternoon to host the 2012 US Olympic Gymnastic Team …

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The Problem(s) With Olympic Video GamesKotaku AustraliaBut even Olympic showpieces like figure skating, women's gymnastics, swimming and downhill [...]