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Handikappidrott, Sverige (2 news)
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Sommarlovsidrott på schemat
 Piteå-Tidningen
- 2010-06-22 06:08
PITEÅ Kubb, fotboll, minigolf och
tennis. För första gången får elever från Rönnskolan i Piteå gå på
Idrottsskola under sommarlovet. När PT besökte `skolan` var det både glatt
humör och hård kamp som gällde ute på gräsplanen.
De blev tillfrågade av Piteå Handikappidrottsförening,
Idrottsforum, Idrottslyftet och Kultur och fritid och om de var intresserade
av att hålla i Idrottsskolan 2010 för barn inom särskolan.
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Götene kommun deltog vid regeringens mottagning för
kronprinsessparet
Hällekiskuriren
- 2010-06-21 20:01
I fredags höll regeringen
mottagning för kommuner och landsting i Stadshuset. Kommunfullmäktiges
ordförande Susanne Andersson var inbjuden till mottagningen och
representerade Götene kommun.
Gåvan består 5 000 kr per kommun till Västergötlands Handikappidrottsförbundet
för att användas till insatser som främjar handikappade barns och ungdomars utövande
av någon idrott.
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Intl news (63 news)
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A chance at independence, friendship and fun
Minneapolis
Star Tribune - 2010-06-22 08:35
Chuck Aoki was 7 years old when
his parents took him to a sports camp at Courage Center. He had to quit tee
ball after a year because of a degenerative neurological disorder, but his
mother wasn't going to let him sit around.
Paralympic wheelchair rugby team.
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Local coach wins big at competitive games for
injured veterans
Zanesville
Times Recorder - 2010-06-22 07:23
DRESDEN -- As an avid athlete,
Nick Beach was devastated when he suffered a paralyzing fall in 2002. But he
picked himself up and carried on doing what he loved most. 'Pre-injury I was
a triathlete, always in athletic competitions,' he said.
Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, the five-day competition from
May 10 to 14 was an introduction to the official Paralympic sports for
the athletes....It also built camaraderie and raised awareness of Paralympic...
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Jolie plans to adopt Haiti kid
Asian Age -
2010-06-22 06:58
Angelina Jolie made a secret visit
to the quake-ravaged Haiti and it is rumoured that she is all set to adopt a
child.
The ex-wife of Beatles legend Paul MacCartney, Mills, who lost her left
leg after being knocked down by a police motorcycle in 1993, is hoping to
represent Britain in the 2014 Winter Paralympics.
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Fiji to take part in paralymic meet
Fiji Times -
2010-06-22 06:42
FIJI is expected to send a team to
participate in next year's World Paralympic Championship to be held in New
Zealand.
FIJI is expected to send a team to participate in next year's World Paralympic
Championship to be held in New Zealand.Fiji Paralympic official
Saimoni Nainoca said this would be a historic occasion for the Fiji
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Atkins signs design contract as Chiltern Railways
creates new main line - 21 June 2010
Atkins -
2010-06-22 06:29
Atkins, the engineering design
consultancy, is to undertake the detailed design of the Chiltern Railways
upgrade, currently one of the UK?s most important and technically challenging
rail modernisation programmes.
Atkins is the official engineering design services provider for the London
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Alfa Romeo Supports British Paralympian To Climb
Mount Elbus
Car Pages -
2010-06-22 05:43
David Pagden and Penny Mallory
Alfa Romeo UK is to support an expedition by British paralympian turned
mountaineer, David Pagden, to scale Europe's highest mountain and break three
records on the way.
David Pagden and Penny Mallory Alfa Romeo UK is to support an expedition
by British paralympian turned mountaineer, David Pagden, to scale
Europe's highest mountain and break three records on the way.The Italian
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Olympic and Paralympic Heroes Celebrated
London Free
Press - 2010-06-22 05:12
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Wind Disrupts Racing At Kieler Woche Again
Sailing.org -
2010-06-22 04:26
The wind disrupted racing at
Kieler Woche again on the third day of the ISAF Sailing World Cup. Only the
49er, 2.4 mR and the Womens Match Racing competition could finish races
today.
"We have this year a very strong competition here in Kiel with a lot
of former world champions and medallists from the Paralympics.
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Vancouver's Olympic cauldron coming out of
retirement, to be re-lit Canada Day
News 1130 -
2010-06-22 04:10
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's Olympic
cauldron is coming out of retirement.
Paralympics wrapped up in March.
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Danny Boyle to oversee 2012 Olympic ceremony
Detroit Free
Press - 2010-06-22 03:36
Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning
director of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' will oversee the opening ceremony of the
2012 London Olympics. Boyle was introduced today as the artistic director of
the ceremony to be held on July 27, 2012.
Coe said there were no plans to cut back on the $60 million budget for the
opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics and Paralympics,
despite Britain's severe financial situation.
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Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductees
Announced
First Tracks
Online - 2010-06-22 03:21
Denver, CO - The Colorado Ski
& Snowboard Hall of Fame announced six new inductees at the Colorado Ski
Country USA (CSCUSA) Double Diamond Awards Dinner on June 10 in Denver.
His leadership, advocacy, and influence over the past 15 years had helped
secure the future of competitive disabled skiing and the international
success of U.S. disabled athletes....Myhren was instrumental in making
Paralympic...
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Mt Gravatt man makes goalball world championships
Brisbane
Southern Star - 2010-06-22 03:15
Goalball champ: Macfie MT Gravatt
athlete Ben Macfie, 28, is set to take on the world in the six-man Australia
men?s goalball squad at the World Championships in Great Britain this week.
The World Championships are also the first qualifying event for the 2012
London Paralympic Games....According to Apps, Macfie?s inclusion was
vital to Australia?s chances at Paralympic qualification. ?We missed
out on...
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We pay homage to Brisbane?s talented young people
Caboolture
Shire Herald - 2010-06-22 03:13
GLITTERING TRIBUTE: Deception Bay
group Cheertastic Rock Stars perform at the Hilton Hotel, Brisbane.
It might have been the chance to rub shoulders with sports greats like
Olympian Justin Lemberg or Paralympian Geoff Trappett or to talk with
civic and industry leaders.
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Business Week Celebrates Achievement And Encourages
Enterprise And Innovation
South Tyneside
Info - 2010-06-22 02:39
Despite the current economic
outlook and the challenging times ahead for the national economy there is
still plenty to celebrate for those already doing business on South Tyneside
and those seeking to start new businesses.
those Olympians or Paralympians taking part in the games.
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Paraplegics achieve dreams with a paddle and
determination
KHNL News 8 -
2010-06-22 01:51
4:58 AM EST News Links Connect
with us! Honolulu (HawaiiNewsNow) - They've taken on all comers and over the
last 5 years the Pure Light Canoe Club has won more races than they've lost.
At first glance you'd never see a flaw.
Pure Light is hoping to make the one-man canoe race an event in the 2016 Paralympics.
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BP will honour London 2012 sponsorship, top
executive promises
Inside the
Games - 2010-06-22 01:46
By Tom Degun in London June 21 -
It is "entirely appropriate" that BP continue to sponsor the
London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics despite the
It is "entirely appropriate" that BP continue to sponsor
the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics despite the. ...company being
involved in the worst environmental disaster in the history of the United
States,
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City of Vancouver poised to donate Olympic street
banners to 10 nonprofits
Georgia
Straight - 2010-06-22 01:36
The City of Vancouver is set to
donate its remaining 2010 Olympic and Paralympic street banners to 10
nonprofit organizations, which will use them to raise money for inner-city
projects.
The City of Vancouver is set to donate its remaining 2010 Olympic and Paralympic
street banners to 10 nonprofit organizations, which will use them to raise
money for inner-city projects.Staff are recommending the
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Kenney, Schmidt earn top-10 finishes
Centre Daily
Times - 2010-06-22 01:09
GREENSBORO, N.C. State Colleges
Lauren Kenney and Chloe Schmidteach posted top-10 finishes at the New Balance
Nationals track and field meet on Saturday at North Carolina A&T
University.
Paralympics Klemons wins twice at U.S....Paralympic
World Trials on Saturday.
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Vancouver's Olympic cauldron to be relit on Canada
Day
Vancouver Sun -
2010-06-22 00:43
VANCOUVER -- The Olympic Cauldron
will be relit on July 1 by Canada Day organizers hoping to rekindle the
national pride that drew hundreds of thousands of people downtown during the
Vancouver 2010 Games.
Poole Plaza has been dead since the end of the Paralympics in
March, but Canada Place says it will be relit on July 1 to help celebrate
Canada's national birthday.And as such, they're also expecting
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Adaptive Ski Clothing for Skiers with Disabilities
Disabled World
- 2010-06-22 00:24
12:08:18 PM Providing information
on disabled friendly ski schools and ski resorts to disabled people is just
part of the work of non-profit organisation Ski 2 Freedom.
The Handi-ski clothing has been developed in close cooperation with disabled
athletes.
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London office space to house journalists and media
staff during Olympic and Paralympic Games nears completion
Need Office
Space - 2010-06-22 00:08
The Main Press Centre (MPC) in
London will cater for 5,600 journalists and provide space, utilities, power
and digital connectivity for all tenants to ensure that print reporting can
be achieved effectively and easily.
The Main Press Centre (MPC) in London will cater for 5,600 journalists and
provide space, utilities, power and digital connectivity for all tenants to
ensure that print reporting can be achieved effectively and
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Congratulations to Ulster Weavers
Ulster Unionist
Party - 2010-06-22 00:00
Ulster Unionist MLA Leslie Cree
has extended his congratulations to local company Ulster Weavers who have
been announced as suppliers to the London 2010 Olympic Games.
In 2011, this will be followed by official Team GB and Paralympics
GB supporter products.
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Hession heads Irish charge
Irish Examiner
- 2010-06-21 23:52
THE stars turned up and performed
and the others all exceeded what was expected of them as Ireland not only
retained First League status but reinforced their position in the table at
the European Team Championships in Budapest over the weekend.
And there was another big performance from the Paralympic gold
medallist, Jason Smyth, who beat another reigning European champion, Francis
Obikwelu (Potrugal) to win the 100m in 10.27 secs to record
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The latest news from the USOC - June 21
TickerTech.com
- 2010-06-21 23:30
=== === (Courtesy of United States
Olympic Committee) WEEKEND REVIEW Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - TRACK
& FIELD: 2010 U.S. Paralympics National Championships Draw to a Close The
2010 U.S.
Paralympics National Championships Draw to a Close The 2010
U.S.Paralympics Track & Field National Championships drew to a
close Sunday at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla. with more standout
performances
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BT increases UK Wi-Fi broadband access
Broadband
Finder - 2010-06-21 23:18
Many people in the UK will now
find it easier to use Wi-Fi hotspots across the country thanks to a new move
from BT. The telecoms firm has announced it is to offer unlimited access to
1.5 million BT Fon and BT Openzone hotspots up and down the country.
This news comes after BT recently announced it is to provide the broadcast
and media network coverage for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
games after agreeing a deal with Olympic Broadcasting Services
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LIGHTHOUSE RUN: Henkes operarting well-oiled
machine
Racine Journal
Times - 2010-06-21 23:11
If Pete Henkes wasn't the one
calling the shots, there still would be a Lighthouse Run. It's just that this
event might be a shell of what it is today. Quite simply, he's the one who
installed a turbo charger on what was becoming a jalopy of a race.
Last year, he brought in a paralympics runner to start one of the
races.
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Ferguson hopes to lead Canada back to basketball
glory
York Region.com
- 2010-06-21 22:19
Go ahead, world, think what you
want. As far as Tracey Ferguson is concerned, if the world sees Canada?s
women?s wheelchair basketball team as anything less than a team with which to
be reckoned, it does so at its own peril.
Canada short after its fifth-place finish at the Beijing Paralympics
two years ago....We looked ahead and it caught us off-guard.? The world
championships are every four years, between Olympics and Paralympics...
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Honduras -- Asylum's World Cup cheat sheet
Asylum -
2010-06-21 21:58
Scandal: FIFA pays £5million each
team that makes it to the World Cup. Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has said
his team is still yet to be paid a £1 million bonus by the Honduran FA for
reaching the finals in 2006.
Two Hondurans won gold at tennis in the Paralympics in Beijing.
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Backyard Games Kits Available
US Olympic Team
- 2010-06-21 21:44
Team USA is proudly funded by
loyal fans like you. Donations help the U.S. Olympic Committee prepare Team
USA for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and promote the Olympic Movement
throughout the country.
Olympic Committee prepare Team USA for the Olympic and Paralympic
Games and promote the Olympic Movement throughout the country.As a way of
saying Thank You, we are offering a free U.S.
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Search launched to find Paralympians in your area
British
Paralympic Association - 2010-06-21 21:37
The face of the Beijing Games,
double Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds has launched a search to find
retired Paralympians across Britain and
The face of the Beijing Games, double Paralympic gold medallist
Ellie Simmonds has launched a search to find retired Paralympians
across Britain and. ...encourage them to sign up to the Paralympians
Club, a new
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GB women win opening game of World Goalball
Championships
British
Paralympic Association - 2010-06-21 21:37
Goalball, a sport developed for
the blind or partially sighted, is hosting its ninth World Championships in
Sheffield (June 20-25) with Great Britain represented by both mens and womens
teams.
Iran caused the first shock of the Championships beating 2008 Paralympic
gold medallists China.
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Suncor Energy to host 2010 Legacy Totem Pole
welcoming ceremony
NewsBlaze -
2010-06-21 20:53
- Suncor Energy will welcome the
2010 Legacy Totem Pole to its permanent home at the Suncor Energy Centre
during a ceremony scheduled to begin at 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23,
2010.
The Four Host First Nations, comprised of Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish, and
Tsleil-Waututh, were proud to be one of the official hosts of the Vancouver
2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as the Games were
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Mharakurwa moves up rankings
Zimbabwe
Chronicle - 2010-06-21 20:53
Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE'S number
one wheelchair tennis player Nyasha Mharakurwa moved up Africa's rankings
from third to second following his Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA)
Mpumalanga Open victory last week.
Paralympic Games....My target is to make it into the world's
top 50 rankings and earn an automatic qualification for the London 2012 Paralympic
Games....I missed the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games because I was
way...
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Avigilon HD Surveillance Kept Watch Out at
Vancouver Winter Olympics
ASMAG -
2010-06-21 20:32
Avigilon , a provider of HD and
megapixel video surveillance systems, announced the City of Vancouver
deployed its HD surveillance system during the
Avigilon , a provider of HD and megapixel video surveillance systems,
announced the City of Vancouver deployed its HD surveillance system during
the. ...2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to provide
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'I won my first trophy in the playground' runner
Gardener tells School Reporters
BBC -
2010-06-21 19:52
Jason gives Clayton from nearby
Alsop High School, an athletics master class. Olympic gold medallist, Jason
Gardener, visited Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College in Liverpool to
give pupils a master class.
Olympic gold medallist, Jason Gardener, visited Archbishop Beck Catholic
Sports College in Liverpool to give pupils a master class.The PE lesson,
inspired by London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is part of
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?Slumdog? filmmaker Boyle to direct 2012 Olympic
show
GG2.net -
2010-06-21 19:37
Renowned director Danny Boyle
SLUMDOG Millionaire director Danny Boyle was named today as artistic director
of the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Daldry - director of Billy Elliot and The Reader - will also help produce
the four shows which bookend the main Games and the Paralympics
centred on the British capital. ?Myself and my co-executive
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Bob Ellis to Design Jumping Courses at London 2012
Olympics
EquiSearch -
2010-06-21 19:29
Bob Ellis of Great Britain will be
the jumping course designer at the London 2012 Olympic Games. June 21, 2010
-- Bob Ellis of Great Britain has been appointed the jumping course designer
for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
'Bob has proved his talent as a course designer at the top level of the
sport, and it is wonderful that he is being given the opportunity to showcase
that talent on home turf at the Olympic and Paralympic
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@ Mantis And here's the other thing. To be truthful
(REPOSTING)
Mississauga
News - 2010-06-21 18:48
Sports fans like to say 'never
give up,' but that phrase carries special meaning for long-time Mississauga
resident Dorothy Jamieson, who heard those very words uttered by British
Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II.
Renee Foessel (shotput, discus and javelin) and sledge hockey player
Curtis Thom received the disabled athlete of the year awards and
sprinter Kerry Smith was honoured as the masters athlete of the
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G Bothman: North West Sport, Arts and Culture Prov
Budget Vote 2010/11,
South African
Government - 2010-06-21 17:57
Honourable Speaker Honourable
Premier Honourable members of the provincial legislature Honourable members
of parliament Executive Mayors, Mayors,
Working together we must support all our national teams from Bafana Bafana
to the Proteas and the Springboks from Banyana Banyana to Paralympians.
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Sainsburyâ??s latest supermarket to reshuffle
Mad.co.uk -
2010-06-21 17:44
Sainsburyâ??s has promoted Mike
Coupe to group commercial director as the supermarket overhauls its top
management team. Coupe was formerly trading director and takes on
responsibility for Sainsburyâ??s marketing activity.
Earlier this month, Sainsburyâ??s reported a 7.6% increase in total sales
in the 12 weeks to 12 June, buoyed by the success of its membership of Nectar
card and its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Coe: We are at the business end of London 2012
Inside the
Games - 2010-06-21 17:38
June 21 - Sebastian Coe has
express his excitement about the climax of the London 2012 project as he
invited the British public to actively celebrate the two year countdown to
the start of the Games by participating in Open Weekend 2010.
Open Weekend 2010, which was promoted across the country today by athletes
like Paralympic swimmer Liz Johnson (pictured), features the fresh
theme of "challenge yourself" where various organisations
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London 2012 Will Make Capital?s Youngsters ?Proud
to be British?
Visit London -
2010-06-21 17:25
While England?s footballers have
done little to make the nation proud with disappointing displays in the World
Cup, London 2012 will fill our youngsters with pride, according to a recent
survey.
Are you proud that our wonderful city is hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games ?
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Winter Paralympic gossip already?
BBC -
2010-06-21 17:20
The world cup isn't over, London
2012 Olympics is still two years away, but this weekend, two interesting
dribblings of news about the 2014 Winter Paralympics are coming through.
The world cup isn't over, London 2012 Olympics is still two years away,
but this weekend, two interesting dribblings of news about the 2014 Winter Paralympics
are coming through.One of the stories is about how the
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Minister launches sale of high-speed rail link
x - 2010-06-21
17:15
The Government today signalled the
start of the sale of High Speed 1 (HS1) - the 68-mile London to Folkestone
Channel Tunnel rail link. Likely to bring in around 1.
"In addition, the line has already led to substantial regeneration along
the route and will play a vital role in transporting spectators to and from
the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games."
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New adiZone to open in Hayling Island
Sports
Management - 2010-06-21 17:09
Havant Borough Council (HBC) has
unveiled plans for the creation of a new adiZone in Hayling Island,
Hampshire, which is due to open by the end of the summer.
adidas, the new 625sq m (6,727sq ft) multi-sport outdoor gym will be
located at Eastoke Corner and boast facilities inspired by Olympic and Paralympic
events.
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Penn State grad scores three Paralympic golds
Centre Daily
Times - 2010-06-21 16:31
Welcome to Briarwood Apartments.
We are State College's premier apartment community offering exceptional...
State College Nittany Gardens is a well maintained apartment community
situated on 25 acres of beautifully landscaped...
Welcome to Briarwood Apartments. We are State College's premier apartment
community offering exceptional... State College Nittany Gardens is a well
maintained apartment community situated on 25 acres of
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Photos of the week: Basketball Arena, MPC and the
Ceremonies team
London 2012 -
2010-06-21 16:28
See what has been happening at
London 2012 this week ... Construction progress on the Basketball Arena has
moved at such a fast pace it's hard to keep up!
The MPC will allow journalists from around the world to provide
round-the-clock news coverage during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams looking forward
to Wimbledon... in 2012
London 2012 -
2010-06-21 16:28
The Wimbledon defending champions
Roger Federer and Serena Williams are obviously focusing on the two weeks
ahead at the moment.
The Wimbledon defending champions Roger Federer and Serena Williams are
obviously focusing on the two weeks ahead at the moment. But at their
press conference yesterday we asked them to look ahead a little, and
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Australians dictate timing of Glasgow 2014 swimming
finals
Caledonian
Mercury - 2010-06-21 15:49
The finals of the swimming events
at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014 are expected to be held early in
the morning to suit the demands of Australian broadcasters, The Caledonian
Mercury has learned.
The BBC recently lost the rights to broadcast the paralympic games
in 2012 to Channel 4, a loss that has angered many in the sports department
of the BBC.
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Sainsbury?s latest supermarket to reshuffle
Marketing Week
- 2010-06-21 15:45
Sainsbury?s has promoted Mike
Coupe to group commercial director as the supermarket overhauls its top
management team. Coupe was formerly trading director and takes on
responsibility for Sainsbury?s marketing activity.
Earlier this month, Sainsbury?s reported a 7.6% increase in total sales in
the 12 weeks to 12 June, buoyed by the success of its membership of Nectar
card and its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Minister congratulates Ulster Weavers on Games win
Northern
Ireland Executive - 2010-06-21 15:42
- Enterprise Minister Arlene
Foster congratulated Ulster Weavers Home Fashions Ltd which has been
appointed by the London Organising Committee for the
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster congratulated Ulster Weavers Home
Fashions Ltd which has been appointed by the London Organising Committee for
the. ...Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) as an official
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Heather Mills targets Paralympics
Handbag.com -
2010-06-21 15:28
Heather Mills has said she hopes
to represent Great Britain at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Mills lost a leg
in 1993 but recently proved it was no obstacle to her when she took part in
Dancing On Ice.
Heather Mills has said she hopes to represent Great Britain at the 2014
Winter Paralympics....to get on the British Paralympic downhill
team," Heather revealed in an...
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Amanda Bynes quits acting at 24; Lady Gaga banned
from Yankees' clubhouse?
Washington Post
- 2010-06-21 15:03
Miley Cyrus performas at Canada's
2010 MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday. (Reuters) Celebrity Beat: Amanda Bynes
retires from acting at the age of 24... Jude Law tops hottest film fathers
poll... Angelina Jolie makes low-key visit to Haiti...
Heather Mills trying out for British paralympic skiing team...
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Records tumble at Knowsley Disability Athletics
Challenge in Liverpool region
Click Liverpool
- 2010-06-21 14:03
More than 70 paralympic athletes
from nine nations took part in the Knowsley Disability Athletics Challenge.
And it proved to be a record-breaking weekend with one world record and over
20 personal bests being recorded.
More than 70 paralympic athletes from nine nations took part in the
Knowsley Disability Athletics Challenge....23rd May to facilitate
athletes posting early qualification marks for the 2011 International Paralympic
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Kelvin strives to be part of 'Insipring Fijians'
Fiji Times -
2010-06-21 13:50
KELVIN Rai may have a
communication disability but it hasn't stopped him from aiming high in life.
KELVIN Rai may have a communication disability but it hasn't stopped him
from aiming high in life.The 16-year-old stood out in the Fiji Paralympic
Committee Under-16 'Inspiring Fijians' rugby trials at
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Take to the seas with the Little Britain Challenge
Architect News
- 2010-06-21 13:21
Three days on the high seas
sailing around the Solent in anything from a cruising yacht to a Class 0
superyacht may seem like a damn fine jolly but the Little Britain Challenge
Cup is so much more than just cocktails at Cowes.
The money raised in 2009 was distributed among eight charities, including
the Ellen MacArthur Trust, the Jubilee Sailing Trust, the Cirdan Sailing
Trust and the Skandia team GBR Paralympic Sailing Team.
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Weightlifter Amanda to target Delhi
Bayside
Bulletin / Redland Times - 2010-06-21 11:51
WEIGHTlIFTER Amanda Phillips, of
Capalaba, will be aiming for a ticket to Delhi when she battles for a team
spot at the 2010 Commonwealth Games selection trials at Chandler on Saturday,
June 26.
Olympians, Paralympians and previous Commonwealth Games Gold,
Silver and Bronze medallists will be challenged by Junior Commonwealth and
Senior Oceania Champions, who will be fighting for a berth in the
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Deaf and disabled artists chosen to Go Public with
their work
Creative Boom -
2010-06-21 11:42
ARTS agencies Dada-South and Artpoint
have awarded three disabled artists £55,000 to take their work into the
public realm.
Sarah Scott, Lorna Giezot , and Zoe Partington-Sollinger were selected
after a competitive commissioning process and are now planning innovative and
eclectic projects ahead of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Volleyball Camp
Central Utah
Daily Herald - 2010-06-21 11:01
There will be a volleyball camp at
Maple Mountain High School from Monday to Thursday. All participants will
receive a T-shirt. The camp will be coached by Dave Richards, who was in the
Olympics and is now the U.S. Paralympic coach.
Paralympic coach.To register or for questions, contact Coach
Hall at amber.hall@nebo.edu.
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Legally blind judo athlete Crockett won't give up
Denver Post -
2010-06-21 10:30
Dartanyon Crockett, left, works
with Ron Hawthorne during judo practice at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
(Leah Millis, The Denver Post ) Dartanyon Crockett's eyesight is limited, but
his vision is grand. A gold medal. A life helping handicapped kids.
A life helping handicapped kids.Those are two of the things the USOC Paralympic
judo star can see for himself down the road....Wrestling is not included in
the Paralympics, the classification Crockett would have needed to pursue...
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Paralympics athlete living American dream
Miami Herald -
2010-06-21 10:29
What a year it already has been
for track and field athlete Dennis Ogbe. In February, the native Nigerian
lived a dream by becoming a U.S. citizen. One week later, his dream of
competing in U.S.
One week later, his dream of competing in U.S.Paralympics came true
when Ogbe entered qualifiers for Team USA....Paralympics Track and
Field National Championships in Miramar....Paralympics team for the
World Championships...
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Construction industry alive and well
Pique News
Magazine - 2010-06-21 10:04
Busy Builders According to the
provincial government, Whistler?s Rainbow subdivision is the largest capital
project currently underway in B.C.
The number of permits issued was slow during the Olympics and Paralympics,
but the department picked up as soon as the Games left town.
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Lebo M 'still producing' closing ceremony
Tonight South
Africa - 2010-06-21 09:57
Lebo M is still the co-executive
producer of the World Cup closing ceremony despite reports that he has been
relieved of his duties.
including the opening and closing ceremonies for the Athens 2004 Olympic
Games, The Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, The Melbourne 2006
Commonwealth Games, and the Salt Lake 2002 Paralympics Winter Games.
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