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Handikappidrott, Sverige (1 news)
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Slottsskolans elever testade handikappidrott
 Eskilstuna-Kuriren
- 2010-05-06 11:46
Handikappidrott stod på programmet
för Slottsskolans mellanstadieelever på torsdagen. I en handfull grenar fick
de friska barnen möjlighet att testa sportutövande med funktionshinder.
Handikappidrott stod på programmet för Slottsskolans
mellanstadieelever på torsdagen.
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Intl news (75 news)
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Report: B.C. government spent $2.7 million on
hospitality during Olympics
News 1130 -
2010-05-07 08:24
$970,000 spent on Olympic and
Paralympic tickets VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - A new report by the B.C. government
says the province spent spent more than $970,000 on Olympic and Paralympic
tickets.
970,000 spent on Olympic and Paralympic tickets VANCOUVER
(NEWS1130) -...A new report by the B.C. government says the province spent
spent more than $970,000 on Olympic and Paralympic tickets.The report
says the...
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Ludus Sports Names Ian Hamilton Vice President Of
International Sales And Operations
1888PressRelease
- 2010-05-07 08:01
Ludus Sports Hires Industry
Veteran to Expand European Business Development. (1888PressRelease) May 06,
2010 - Vancouver, BC - Ludus Sports has announced the addition of Olympic
veteran Ian Hamilton as Vice President of its International Division.
Hamilton brings extensive Olympic and Paralympic Games experience,
most recently having served most recently as Division Director for Pr1me
Strategies, a Vancouver, Canada-based agency.
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Wheelchair athlete ready for state meet
News-Press.com
- 2010-05-07 07:43
At her first high school track
meet, Arielle Rausin approached the starting line, her heart lurching into
her throat with each beat. Then a freshman at High, Rausin competed by
herself.It's been difficult for the wheelchair athlete to find competition.
Her time in the 800 has gone from 3 minutes, 11 seconds to 2:37.But
Rausin's goals extend beyond best times."I want to go to the Paralympics
ultimately.
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New reality for Woolstencroft
SLAM! Sports -
2010-05-07 07:10
Canada is getting to know golden
girl skier Lauren Woolstencroft and it's about time.
Canada is getting to know golden girl skier Lauren Woolstencroft and it's
about time.In the seven weeks since the Vancouver Paralympics, the
28-year-old engineer has been adjusting to a new level of fame and
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Search is on for paralympic stars
Walthamstow
Today - 2010-05-07 06:45
WITH the 2012 Games just around
the corner, the search is on across schools in Waltham Forest for the next
Paralympic star.
WITH the 2012 Games just around the corner, the search is on across
schools in Waltham Forest for the next Paralympic star.That search
continued last week at the second of three events being run locally, known as
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Disability Insurance Awareness Month: Guardian,
Assurant
National
Underwriter - 2010-05-07 05:47
Guardian Life Insurance Company of
America is working with Mental Health America to raise awareness of the fact
that depression is a common cause of disability.
Since then, he has become a successful Paralympic skiier.
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Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games plans are
taking shape
PRnewswire
Canada - 2010-05-07 05:34
Team in Mexico with progress
update for PASO TORONTO, May 6 /CNW/ - The Toronto 2015 Organizing Committee
led by CEO Ian Troop is in Merida, Mexico
'We had the opportunity to experience the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic
Games and learned a lot about village, venue and transportation
operations....Youth Olympic Games, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and the Rio de
Janiero 2016 Olympic and Paralympic...
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L'iPhone profite à BCE
Direction
Informatique - 2010-05-07 04:34
La société de services de
télécommunications BCE a vu son bénéfice net bondir de plus de 60% au 1er
trimestre par rapport à la période correspondante
«Le rôle de Bell en tant que fournisseur exclusif de services de
télécommunications lors des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d'hiver
de 2010 à Vancouver ce trimestre a été la tribune idéale pour faire
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Exciting opportunity on beach
Western Gazette
- 2010-05-07 03:43
THIS is an exciting and very
unusual income producing opportunity down on the beach overlooking the
beautiful expanse of Portland harbour in Dorset.
established Boat Park overlooking the site of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics
sailing events, together with the surrounding foreshore and launch rights.
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UCI ruling puts a major spoke in wheel of British
aspirations
Herald Scotland
- 2010-05-07 03:20
Sir Chris Hoy hopes to defend
three Olympic titles in London Doug Gillon Share 0 comments Sweeping changes
to the track cycling programme for the
A spokesperson later issued a more cautious statement: ?UK Sport reviews
investment in each Olympic and Paralympic sport on an annual basis,
taking into consideration both current performance and future
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Paralympics gold medalist will help Arlington
nonprofit score cash
Star-Telegram -
2010-05-07 02:34
FAYE REEDER Hand in Hand . Helping
those with disabilities remain independent goes hand in hand with the daily
mission of one of Arlington's premier charities, Helping Restore Ability.
As the keynote speaker, Paralympics gold medalist Lonnie Hannah
will share his inspiring story.
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B.C. spent almost $1 million buying Olympic and
Paralympic tickets
Metronews -
2010-05-07 02:22
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia
government spent nearly $1 million on tickets for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games.
The British Columbia government spent nearly $1 million on tickets for the
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The province released its
report Thursday on the 2010 Integrated Hosting Program, a venture
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Young Warriors star Elijah Taylor joins Pinnacle
Scoop -
2010-05-07 01:19
Rising Warriors rugby league
player Elijah Taylor is the latest young athlete to be admitted to the
Pinnacle programme.
This month saw the graduation of current world rowing champion Peter
Taylor (lightweight double scull) and Paralympic gold medal-winner
Adam Hall (standing slalom).
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Tale of Two Passions
US Olympic Team
- 2010-05-07 01:18
Allison Jones is one of the
fastest women competing on the slopes. She is agile and fearless; one would
never guess she is disabled.
At the age of 5, she tried skiing for the first time and loved the freedom
she felt on the slopes. ?There is a difference between able bodied and disabled
athletes, and it seems on skis that difference
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Amanda King found wheelchair hoops early, still
loves it
Denver Post -
2010-05-07 00:32
Amanda King of Ralston Valley High
School was born with a vertebrae deformity that keeps her from standing but
not from going to Illinois on an athletic scholarship. She eventually hopes
to play in the 2012 Paralympics in London. (Nathan W.
She eventually hopes to play in the 2012 Paralympics in
London....Deeper in her plans is to play in the 2012 Paralympics in
London.
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Disabled athletes allege corruption in Paralympics
Committee
The Hindu -
2010-05-07 00:15
Demand to withdraw recognition of
PCI NEW DELHI: Differently-abled athletes have alleged that there is
large-scale corruption and mismanagement in the
Differently-abled athletes have alleged that there is large-scale
corruption and mismanagement in the. ...Paralympics Committee of India
(PCI) which has prevented many sportspersons from maximising their potential.
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Paralympic athletes lash out at committee
Hindustan Times
- 2010-05-06 22:19
It?s rare that differently-abled
athletes come out in the open to criticise their federation.
It?s rare that differently-abled athletes come out in the open to
criticise their federation.But on Thursday, led by national table tennis
champion, Pradeep Raj, a group of paralympic sportspersons vent their
ire
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Athlete Database Verification
IPC Athletics -
2010-05-06 22:17
IPC Athletics ask all NPC's to
review the Athletes Database. The Athletes Database is generated from
information held in the Sport Database Management System (SDMS) and functions
as the Classification Master List for all IPC Recognized competitions.
discrepency with it please notify IPC Athletics on ipcathletics@paralympic.org
To access the Athletes Database please follow the link below or look under
the Classification section of the website.
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Athlete Licensing for the 2010 Season
IPC Athletics -
2010-05-06 22:17
An explanatory paper has been
prepared with examples to further clarify the timing of license payments and
the recognition of athlete performances. Please see the document below for
more.
Please see the document below for more.All official communication related
to the 2010 athlete licensing programme has been sent to National Paralympic
Committees in December 2009.
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IPC Athletics World Championships Get Government
Boost
IPC Athletics -
2010-05-06 22:17
Exactly one year out from the
start of the 2011 IPC (International Paralympic Committee) Athletics World
Championships to be held in Christchurch, the New Zealand Government has made
a grant of $400,000 to support the event.
Exactly one year out from the start of the 2011 IPC (International Paralympic
Committee) Athletics World Championships to be held in Christchurch, the New
Zealand Government has made a grant of $400,000 to support
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2010 Athlete Registration and Licensing Programme
IPC Athletics -
2010-05-06 22:17
The 2010 IPC Athlete Registration
and Licensing Programme has just opened for Athletics and Swimming in the
Sport Database Management System (SDMS). All information in relation to the
process is available from the National Paralympic Committee.
All information in relation to the process is available from the National Paralympic
Committee.
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My secret escape from pain of arthritis?collagen
Able Magazine -
2010-05-06 22:02
Francesca Wickham, 24, from
Cambridge suffers from a form of arthritis that affects young people
Sufferers given capsules of collagen felt a reduction in pain and saw
increased mobility in more than three in four cases.
Are You the UK?s Top Expert on the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
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Paralympian Lee Pearson to tie the knot this summer
Horse Magazine
- 2010-05-06 21:48
Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer
Nine times Paralympic Gold medallist Lee Pearson, is set to tie the knot this
summer. Lee is to enter a civil partnership with Mark Latham at Ashbourne
Town Hall in Derbyshire on Saturday 7 August.
Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer Nine times Paralympic Gold
medallist Lee Pearson, is set to tie the knot this summer....Lee and Mark met
in April 2009 and after three months Mark popped the question at a barbecue
at fellow Paralympian...
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Deloitte Expands Relationship with U.S. Olympic
Committee
US Olympic Team
- 2010-05-06 21:40
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Deloitte
LLP and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) today announced the expansion of
Deloitte's sponsorship support of the organization. Deloitte will become the
presenting sponsor of U.S.
Deloitte will become the presenting sponsor of U.S.Paralympic
initiatives and community programs that serve injured military personnel and
veterans....Paralympic Conference and the expansion of Paralympic
programming nationally through in-kind support of local grassroots Paralympic...
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Latest Lifestyle Dunbartonshire: Balloch man wins
two gold medals at swimming championships
Lennox Herald -
2010-05-06 21:24
by Andy Galloway, Lennox Herald
(main ed) AN INSPIRATIONAL young Balloch man brought home two gold medals
from the Scottish Championships for the Sensory Impaired and Physically
Disabled seniors at the weekend.
Shawn is hoping his swimming success can eventually lead to a place at the
Paralympic Games.
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Criteria and Deadlines for the 2010 IPC WDS World
Championships
IPC Wheelchair
Dance Sport - 2010-05-06 20:26
The participation criteria and
deadlines are outlined in the below letter for the 2010 IPC Wheelchair Dance
Sport World Championships which will take place in Hannover, Germany 6-7
November 2010.
Feel free to contact IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport at: ipcwheelchairdancesport@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Wheelchair Dancing Coming to BBC3
IPC Wheelchair
Dance Sport - 2010-05-06 20:26
February on BBC3 pairing six
celebrities with six wheelchair users in a dance competition.
In 1998, Wheelchair Dance Sport became an IPC Championship Sport, but is
not part of the Paralympic programme today....It is governed by the
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and co-ordinated by the...
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Updated IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport Medical
Information Form
IPC Wheelchair
Dance Sport - 2010-05-06 20:26
IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport updated
the Medical information form and you can find it below: This form must be
properly filled out and carried by the
Feel free to contact IPC Wheelchair Dance Sport at: ipcwheelchairdancesport@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Updated 2009 IPC Shooting Ranking Lists
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:11
The IPC Shooting Ranking Lists are
updated for 2009 and can be found on the IPC Shooting website under the
Rankings section. Should you have any question please contact IPC Shooting at
ipcshooting@paralympic.
Should you have any question please contact IPC Shooting at ipcshooting@paralympic.org.
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London 2012 Qualification Guide
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
To view the qualification guide
please see the official IPC website Paralympic Games section.
To view the qualification guide please see the official IPC website Paralympic
Games section.
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2010 IPC Shooting competition calendar
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
As a follow up to previous information
please note that all IPC Shooting competitions for 2010 are available on the
website calendar.
Please contact ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Resignation of Technical Committee members
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
Information about the IPC Shooting
Technical Committee members resignation is available on the letter below:
Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Call for Nominations for the IPC Shooting STC
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
IPC circulated the Call for
Nomination for the STC Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Head of Competition
and Officiating position to all NPCs widely practicing shooting. Feel free to
contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.
Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Athletes' Database
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
The IPC Shooting Athletes' database
is available online and can be found on the classification section of the
website. The information refers only to IPC Shooting licensed athletes and is
updated on regular basis.
The information refers only to IPC Shooting licensed athletes and is updated
on regular basis.Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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Deadline First Entry form by number by event for
World Championships
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
The deadline for the First Entry
by Number by Event for the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships is the 26
March 2010. All respective forms (see below) must be forwarded to IPC
Shooting and the LOC accordingly.
All respective forms (see below) must be forwarded to IPC Shooting and the
LOC accordingly.Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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2010 IPC Shooting Rules and Regulations
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
IPC Shooting published the 2010
Rules and Regulations. More information is available on the Rules and
Regulations section of the website (www.ipc-shooting.org/Rules) Feel
free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.
More information is available on the Rules and Regulations section of the
website (www.ipc-shooting.org/Rules)
Feel free to contact IPC Shooting at: ipcshooting@paralympic.org
should you have any question.
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ISSF Meets IPC Shooting
IPC Shooting -
2010-05-06 20:10
Representatives of the
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) this week met with the International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) in Munich, Germany, discussing current and
future prospects.
Representatives of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
this week met with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) in
Munich, Germany, discussing current and future prospects.Meeting at the ISSF
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Stop funding for Paralympics Committee, say irate
athletes
Yahoo! India -
2010-05-06 17:45
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The sports
ministry of India must withdraw the recognition given to the Paralympics
Committee of India (PCI) as there is rampant corruption going on in the name
of disability sports, enraged athletes said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The sports ministry of India must withdraw the
recognition given to the Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) as there
is rampant corruption going on in the name of disability sports,
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Ski Club rep counts down to cycle challenge
Ski Club of
Great Britain - 2010-05-06 17:11
Ski Club rep Roger Hones is taking
part in the Home to Rome Cycle Challenge this month Roger has been training
daily in preparation for the challenge The event covers over 1000 miles from
Luton to Rome.
If you would like to make a donation to the challenge, which is raising
funds to help members of the CSDST get to the 2014 Sochi Paralympics,
then visit the Home to Rome team page at www.justgiving.com/CSDST.
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Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Drury Inn, Microtel
score high with consumers...
Toronto Star
Online - 2010-05-06 17:06
We rave about the Ritz and marvel
at Microtel. At least that's what Consumer Reports found.
"It was great, and it was good to have the Paralympics as
well," one official told me.
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Manheim CPEDI 2010: Double victories for Dunham and
Criddle
British
Dressage - 2010-05-06 16:40
British paralympians Anne Dunham
and Deb Criddle made their mark at the Manheim CPEDI, Germany, taking double
wins apiece at this important selection trial held 3-4 May 2010.
British paralympians Anne Dunham and Deb Criddle made their mark at
the Manheim CPEDI, Germany, taking double wins apiece at this important
selection trial held 3-4 May 2010.With so many young hopefuls coming
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Around the Net In Brand Marketing: Mass Media Pick
Up Complaints About Pampers Dry Max Diapers
Media Post -
2010-05-06 16:34
Jodi Allen, P&G's vp-North
American baby care, posted a response on a critical Facebook page that notes,
among other things, that Dry Max diapers were
Celski (speed skating) and Paralympian Caitie Sarubbi (giant slalom,
super combined skiing) -- and their moms will participate in the rollout of
the "Thank You Moms Reunion" campaign at P&G headquarters.
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WORCA rolls into 21st season
Whistler
Question - 2010-05-06 16:24
Toonie Rides, trail sweep efforts
start this week License Email Print Increase Decrease Reset Comments Toonie
Rides, trail sweep efforts start this
This season, the group will be stepping into the Passive House, which
served as Austria House for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, to
create a home base in the facility at the gateway to the Lost Lake trails
along
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Quiz night to help marksman
Walsall
Advertiser - 2010-05-06 16:23
A QUIZ night is being held
tomorrow, May 7, to help support a marksman bidding to take part in the 2012
Paralympics in London.
A QUIZ night is being held tomorrow, May 7, to help support a marksman
bidding to take part in the 2012 Paralympics in London.The special
event at the Aldridge Conservative Club in Portland Road aims to help Ryan
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Gateshead Thunder Support Inclusion Games
Rugby Football
League - 2010-05-06 16:21
Gateshead Thunder are proud to
announce they will be supporting the inaugural North East Legacy Games to be
held at Gateshead International Stadium this May.
As a lasting legacy to this event partner agencies from across the North
East have established the Legacy Games for Disabled Athletes, ensuring
our region is at the forefront of inclusion sport and no young person
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P&G expands 'moms' campaign
Cincinnati
Enquirer - 2010-05-06 16:15
Procter & Gamble will expand
its ?P&G: Proud Sponsor of Moms? campaign Thursday when it announces new
advertising and a contest to help pay for mother-and-child reunions.
Celski (speed skating) and Paralympian Caitie Sarubbi (giant
slalom, super combined skiing).
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BCE earns $608M in Q1, revenue rises 3.8%
Ottawa Business
Journal - 2010-05-06 16:11
The company reported Thursday net
earnings applicable to common shares of 79 cents a share, compared to profits
of $377 million, or 48 cents, for the same 2009 period.
initiatives.? Bell?s role as exclusive telecommunications provider to the
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the quarter
helped showcase the company and its broadband products, added
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TW forecasts 2.5 per cent drop for summer '10
Whistler
Question - 2010-05-06 16:07
Marketing efforts focus on turning
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and Paralympic Winter Games.
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National Shooting Week to run between 29th May
& 6th June
Sporting Gun -
2010-05-06 15:41
The fourth annual National
Shooting Week takes place between Saturday 29 May and Sunday 6 June 2010.
Shooting is one of the most inclusive Olympic and Paralympic sports where
gender, age and disability are no barriers to success.
Shooting is one of the most inclusive Olympic and Paralympic sports
where gender, age and disability are no barriers to success.Sports Minister,
Gerry Sutcliffe, says:...To provide opportunities to try Olympic and Paralympic...
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Table tennis ace lands cash boost
Bexhill Today -
2010-05-06 15:32
Hastings table tennis starlet
Yolanda King has been fast-tracked as a future British Olympian after being
handpicked to join the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative.
King attended the London launch of the initiative at the Brit Oval, where
she received masterclasses with former British Olympians Jonathan Edwards,
Leon Taylor and double Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds on
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Beaulieu gets back on tennis court
Kennebec
Journal - 2010-05-06 15:25
Zach Beaulieu spent seven years
away from a tennis court, instead focusing on basketball. click image to
enlarge Going strong: Zach Beaulieu practices this week during the Invacare
World Team Cup wheelchair tennis tournament in Antalya, Turkey.
David Wagner and Nick Taylor, two-time gold medal winners in Paralympic
doubles competition, will also represent the United States in Turkey.
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Is daily walking when living in the Paralympic
village different to the typical home environment
MDLinx -
2010-05-06 15:13
Burkett B To enable the maximum
possible sporting performance at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
and beyond, athletes should monitor their incidental walking and adjust
levels of activity accordingly.
Burkett B To enable the maximum possible sporting performance at the 2012
London Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, athletes should
monitor their incidental walking and adjust levels of activity
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Cundy and Storey join Deloitte Ride Across Britain
as £100,000 is raised for ParalympicsGB
British
Paralympic Association - 2010-05-06 15:12
Five times Paralympic gold
medallist Jody Cundy will be teaming up with gold medal-winning Paralympic
cycling pilot Barney Storey in the inaugural Deloitte Ride Across Britain, it
was announced today.
Five times Paralympic gold medallist Jody Cundy will be teaming up
with gold medal-winning Paralympic cycling pilot Barney Storey in the
inaugural Deloitte Ride Across Britain, it was announced today.The duo,
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LOCOG confirms new Paralympic sponsor
Leisure
Management - 2010-05-06 14:50
The London Organising Committee of
the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed Sainsbury's as
the Games' first Paralympic-only sponsor.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic
Games (LOCOG) has confirmed Sainsbury's as the Games' first Paralympic-only
sponsor.The supermarket chain - named as a Tier One Partner - will
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UKA On Facebook
uk:athletics -
2010-05-06 14:45
UKA has today launched its
official Facebook page where followers of the nation?s greatest Olympic and
Paralympic sport will be able to follow the latest news, videos, photo
galleries and blogs.
UKA has today launched its official Facebook page where followers of the
nation?s greatest Olympic and Paralympic sport will be able to follow
the latest news, videos, photo galleries and blogs.Fans will be able to
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Jess wins new crown
Stourbridge
News - 2010-05-06 14:07
HALESOWEN cycling starlet Jess
Booth has added another prestigious title to her growing CV with victory in
the Cheshire Classic.
HALESOWEN cycling starlet Jess Booth has added another prestigious title
to her growing CV with victory in the Cheshire Classic.The 18-year-old
defeated paralympic champion and pre-race favourite Sarah Storey in a
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P&G Says 'Thank You Mom' and Reunites Children
with Their Moms in Honor of Mother's Day
SYS-CON Media -
2010-05-06 14:07
Nationwide Contest Allows 100 Moms
to Share Family Moments with Their Children CINCINNATI, May 6, 2010
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Procter & Gamble
The program is part of P&G's "Proud Sponsor of Moms"
campaign launched during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
where P&G gave over 250 Team USA moms a gift to help defray the cost of
getting
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Driving tourism business through difficult times
PRnewswire
Canada - 2010-05-06 14:01
Canadian Tourism Commission 2009
Annual Report VANCOUVER, May 6 /CNW/ - The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
delivered a strong return on its marketing investments in 2009 when the
tourism sector needed it most.
The Connecting with Canadians program matched Olympians and Paralympians
to unique Canadian experiences from coast to coast to coast.
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Sports experts head to Northumbria conference
Alpha Galileo -
2010-05-06 14:01
August 2010 Northumbria University
A leading nutrition and exercise advisor to the International Olympic
Committee will be a keynote speaker when
Graduates include Olympic medal winners Victoria Pendleton and Steve Cram
MBE, and Paralympics medallist Stephen Miller.
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Warrior Torch Walk/Run open to the community
WTVM -
2010-05-06 13:49
Posted: Updated: Thursday, May 6,
2010 7:36 AM EST News Press Release FORT BENNING, GA - A special send off
Torch Walk/Run is planned for the
Olympic Committee's (USMC) Paralympics Military Program.
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LOUGHTON: School run helps quest for paralympic
gold
This is Local
London - 2010-05-06 13:48
A PRIMARY school made its own
special contribution to the 2012 games when it held a sponsored run for a
local paralympic athlete.
A PRIMARY school made its own special contribution to the 2012 games when
it held a sponsored run for a local paralympic athlete.Oaklands
School, in Albion Hill, Loughton decided to support Jonathan Adams in his
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BCE reports 2010 first quarter results
Yahoo! Canada -
2010-05-06 13:18
<< - Net earnings applicable
to common shares up 61.3% to $608 million - Cash flows from operating
activities up 18.7%; free cash flow(1) doubles - Bell revenues grow 3.8%;
operating income grows 21.3%; EBITDA(2) grows 2.
Bell's role as exclusive telecommunications provider to the Vancouver 2010
Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the quarter was an ideal
showcase for Bell's leading enterprise-scale broadband
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Quiz night to help marksman
London Wired -
2010-05-06 13:14
aldridge conservative clubryan
cockbill Categories: A QUIZ night is being held tomorrow, May 7, to help
support a marksman bidding to take part in the 2012 Paralympics in London.
A QUIZ night is being held tomorrow, May 7, to help support a marksman
bidding to take part in the 2012 Paralympics in London.The special
event at the Aldridge Conservative Club in Portland Road aims to help Ryan
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Olympic Opportunities Looming
Build.ie -
2010-05-06 13:09
NI businesses - including those in
the construction sector - still have time to line-up for lucrative contracts
for the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
NI businesses - including those in the construction sector - still have
time to line-up for lucrative contracts for the forthcoming London 2012
Olympics and Paralympics.That was the news this week at a special
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Free Swimming Lessons Make A Big Splash
South Tyneside
Info - 2010-05-06 12:55
Councillor Tracey Dixon and
Leisure Attendant David McCormack with early morning swimmers George Johnson
(centre), John Graham and George Walker at Temple Park Centre.
Government's Legacy Action Plan to make the most of the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Montreal, Hall of Fame salutes Olympic heroes (The
Canadian Press)
Yahoo! Canada -
2010-05-06 12:12
MONTREAL - The country's love
affair with its Olympic and Paralympic heroes clearly isn't over, with
Montrealers the latest Canadians to heap admiration on the athletes who thrilled
them at the Vancouver Games.
The country's love affair with its Olympic and Paralympic heroes
clearly isn't over, with Montrealers the latest Canadians to heap admiration
on the athletes who thrilled them at the Vancouver Games.
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Junior Football: Aughton Town Green Primary School
has been named West Lancs Spar StarSchool of the Year
Ormskirk and
Skelmersdale Advertiser - 2010-05-06 11:11
AUGHTON Town Green Primary School
is West Lancashire SPAR Star School of the Year for its contribution to the
district qualifying events of the SPAR Lancashire Youth Games 2009.
Jane Sheridan, senior competition manager at Lancashire School Sport
Partnerships, explained: ?This is an exciting time for youth sports, with the
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics on the horizon.?
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Lily Allen video gets a special remake
MSN UK -
2010-05-06 10:51
Can you spot anyone you know in
the Lips version of The Fear by Lily Allen? Heart and Galaxy have teamed up
with Lips(TM): Number One Hits and Lily Allen for a very special remake of
the video for hit single, The Fear.
Mica Paris is to sing the anthem for this year's BT Paralympic
World Cup.
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Sainsbury's becomes official sponsor of London 2012
Paralympic Games
Event Magazine
- 2010-05-06 10:48
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O Zone party comes in under budget
Richmond Review
- 2010-05-06 10:44
The city reached the goals it set
for itself during the 2010 Winter Olympics, and did so while remaining under
budget. That?s the synopsis of a 30-page report presented Monday to the
city?s general purposes committee.
That was due to the sale of $254,654 worth of tickets to the Olympics, and
another $1,625 to the Paralympics.
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Pupils honour teacher's life by wearing purple
clothes
Tamworth Herald
- 2010-05-06 10:42
A MOVING birthday celebration is
being held next week to celebrate the life of a much-loved teacher. Derek
Lawson taught at Dales Infant School, in Tamworth, ? now called Three Peaks
Primary School -?
Children are running again this year in his honour hoping to raise as much
money as they can for the Paralympic Association and to buy equipment
for the school.
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Taste of a rewarding occupation: How dietitians are
striving to improve the nutrition of the nation
The Independent
- 2010-05-06 10:39
"When I qualified, doctors
were so ignorant about dietitians, they thought it was our job to cook
food," says Chris Cashin.
Over the past 10 years, Cashin has enjoyed working with the Professional
Jockeys Association and the British Paralympic Association as well as
athletes who approach her independently.
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Johansson's sweaty carpet moments
Belfast
Telegraph - 2010-05-06 10:14
Scarlett Johansson may always look
impeccable on the red carpet, but she has admitted that behind her mega-watt
smile and polished appearance she's actually sweating.
Australian cancelled Mica's Paralympic World Cup anthem Paul Heaton
on pedals and pubs tour Model Danielle blooming at awards Mag sorry about
Dyer column advice.
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Fired Vancouver police officer to remain in jail on
drug charges
Times Colonist
- 2010-05-06 09:31
Peter Hodson celebrates with UBC
men's basketball teammates in 2003 after a victory against the University of
Alberta Golden Bears in the CIS Canada West final.
He allegedly committed the offences between December 4 and April 20, a
period that covered the Vancouver's hosting of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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Help shape the future of football!
TheFA.com -
2010-05-05 21:49
Win tickets to England v Bulgaria
at Wembley.
The survey will help drive and shape football and sport in England in the
years to come, as we work to deliver a lasting legacy from the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games, and hopefully the 2018 World
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