On Friday, February 12, 2010 the Winter Olympics kicked off in Vancouver, Can. Though the games started with the devastating and shocking death of Nodar Kumaritashvili, a Georgian Luger, athletes all over the world are pressing forward and making their countries proud.
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Nodar Kumaritashvili
Speed Skiers astound the world with speed faster than skydivers without parachutes. Reaching speed that fast, up to 145-156mph, isn’t something many humans get to do. The Washington Post marvels about it with us and then breaks it down.
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Can Beer really make your bones stronger? A new study suggests just that. Certain types of beer can provide all the nutrition you need to have strong and healthy bones. While the study is beneficial to everyone, winter sports athletes can rejoice and discard the guilt of the extra calories just one more beer may entail.
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Sixty-four couples (including my parents and cousins) either renewed their vows or became newlyweds at the top of Loveland Ski Resort last Sunday, February 14, 2010. The 19th annual “Mountaintop Matrimonial” was a hit, followed by a reception at main lodge; Sunday was a powder day to boot!
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Wedding Video
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Though many of us may dream of being in the Olympics, some athletes have the privilege to turn down the offer. Antti Autti, turned down the Finnish Olympic Team to chase a snowboarders dream, powder days in Japan. Snowboarder Magazine gives us the skinny on why anyone would want to pass on the Olympics.
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