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Entries for January, 2010

Countdown to Vancouver: 16 Days

With the Olympics only 17 days away, the Nordic combined team is taking shape, and Shani Davis decides to only compete in four events, rather than in all five distances.

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Enjoy the Olympics with Tivo

Tivo allows you to record all the Olympic moments, fast forward through commercials, and see shows that are on when you are away with the rest of your life.

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Apolo Anton Ohno

Apolo Anton Ohno is one of the world’s top short track speed skaters, and could do well in Vancouver.

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Countdown to Vancouver: 17 Days

The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are only 17 days away, and the US Alpine Ski Team competitors have been announced:
Men’s Team

Ted Ligety
Bode Miller
Marco Sullivan
Jimmy Cochran
Steven Nyman
Will Brandenburg
Erik Fisher
Tommy Ford
Tim Jitloff
Nolan Kasper
Andrew Weibrecht
Jake Zamansky

Women’s Team

Lindsey Vonn
Julia Mancuso
Stacey Cook
Kaylin Richardson
Sarah Schleper
Hailey Duke
Chelsea Marshall
Megan McJames
Alice McKennis
Leann Smith

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Mountains Face Lack of Snow in Vancouver

Cypress Mountain, which will host snowboarding and freestyle skiing events, is suffering from a lack of snow, 16 days before the Olympics.

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Renderings of 2012 Olympic Village Available

An artist’s rendering of what the Olympics will look like during London in 2012 is now available.

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Kerrigan’s Father Dies, Brother Charged

Nancy Kerrigan’s father dies after assault; brother charged.

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Countdown to Vancouver: 18 Days

The Winter Olympics in Vancouver are only 18 days away. Figure skaters and snowboarders have been announced.

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Welcome to The World Competes!

Introduction to my Olympics blog, The World Competes.

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