France, who has hosted the Winter Olympic Games three times, announced today that they are putting together a bid for the 2018 Games. Under consideration are the cities of Annecy, Nice, and Grenoble. The 1924 Winter Games were held in Chamonix, the 1968 Games in Grenoble, and the 1992 Games in Albertville (pictured above). …
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Olympic Village site in limbo
Faced with soaring demolition and environmental cleanup costs and a recalcitrant property owner, the Daley administration has broken off talks aimed at moving the $1.1 billion Olympic Village to the campus of Michael Reese Hospital. Mayor Daley wanted to…
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Olympians on Dancing with the Stars - Day Two
The two Olympians, Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene did very well on the second night of competition on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” last night and both survived the first elimination. Maurice looked smooth dancing a disco-style mambo and Misty shook “what her mama gave her.” Take a look: …
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Michael Phelps to Play Cameo on Grey’s Anatomy
First we were introduced to Dr. McDreamy. Then his best friend, Dr. McSteamy came along. On the the new season of Grey’s Anatomy, meet Dr. McSwimmy! The greatest Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps, will help pump the ratings of the upcoming new season of Grey’s Anatomy as he will play a new doctor at Seattle Grace. …
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Olympian to Speak at Hermitage High School
Olympian to Speak at Hermitage High School So far, there isn’t a neighborhood blog for the Hermitage High School area, so in the interest of getting the word out there and the thought that you all might be interested, I’m passing this along: What: Queen Harrison, member of the 2008 American …
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Former Olympian becomes Japan's new PM
Outspoken conservative Taro Aso took power as Japan's prime minister after he overcame opposition forces in a split parliament, tasked with rejuvenating the ruling party ahead of elections.…
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Chinese dissident tipped to win Nobel peace prize
Hu Jia could be awarded the Nobel peace prize to continue human rights pressure on China after the Beijing Olympics…
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United at Marathon
With his team coming off a 5-2 loss to the Galaxy and a trip to Dallas looming, D.C. United faces a tough match against Cruz Azul in a Champions League match Wednesday.…
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