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This Just In: Michael Phelps Cashes in His Winnings

Aug 25 2008 - 3:30am by casasugar
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This Just In: Michael Phelps Cashes in His Winnings Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps has just acquired a crave worthy pad, paying $1.69 million for a 4,080-square-foot condo overlooking Baltimore's revitalized Harborfront, according to the Maryland Leader. The pad features amenities sure to win over any young Olympian, such as a rooftop terrace with fireplace, a private screening room, a state-of-the-art gym, a clubhouse with pool tables, and a Jacuzzi. He also recently purchased the Meadowbrook Swim Club and Northwest Ice Rink in Baltimore, which he and his coach plan to turn into an elite Olympic training center, and on the car front, he has been looking at "some Aston Martins and some Maseratis."
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Midday Muse: Olympic Wreaths

Aug 15 2008 - 11:00am by casasugar
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Midday Muse: Olympic Wreaths Come November, many people worldwide will hang wreaths on their front doors, celebrating the holiday season. But, who says wreaths should be reserved Christmas? One San Francisco city dweller decided to celebrate this year's Olympic games by making and hanging their very own set of Olympic rings .
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Retro Olympic Fashion

Aug 8 2008 - 1:00am by FabSugarUK
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Retro Olympic Fashion Bring British means that I no longer need to concern myself with the winning aspect of the olympics. Instead I can take the Miu Miu luxe sportswear approach and focus on what the athletes are wearing! With a mere few hours to go until the opening ceremony here we take a look back at retro olympic fashions.

Yum's August Must Haves

Aug 1 2008 - 4:30am by partysugar
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Yum's August Must Haves The dog days of Summer are upon us, and August is an exciting month this year. Not only is it a time for Summer vacations, but both the Beijing Olympics and Slow Food Nation are happening. Here's my list of everything you need to survive (and celebrate!) August in the most fabulous foodie style.
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Iraq Banned From Olympics: Government Broke IOC Rule

Jul 24 2008 - 11:00pm by LibertySugar
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Iraq Banned From Olympics: Government Broke IOC Rule Iraq has been banned from participating in the Beijing Olympics because the government replaced the country's Olympic committee originally elected in 2004. The Olympic Charter states that all nations must have committees free from political influence. Now, Iraq's seven qualifying athletes — two rowers, two sprinters, an archer, a weightlifter, and a judo competitor — cannot fulfill their Olympic dreams because of their government's quarrel with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Front Page: Hurricane Dolly Hits Texas, China to Allow Protests, Iran Says No Concessions

Jul 23 2008 - 5:56am by CitizenSugar
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Front Page: Hurricane Dolly Hits Texas, China to Allow Protests, Iran Says No Concessions
  • Hurricane Dolly Hits Texas: Hurricane Dolly arrived on the Gulf Coast early Wednesday with heavy rain and winds ramping up before the center of the storm hits towns on the Texas-Mexico border later today. The hurricane will bring up to 15 inches of rain, threatening local levees that gave way 41 years ago in Hurricane Beulah. The National Hurricane Center said Dolly could approach Category 2 strength when it makes landfall today.
  • China to Allow Protests: China has announced that protests will be allowed in three specific city parks during the upcoming Olympics.
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Does Your Olympic Knowledge Deserve a Gold Medal?

Jul 23 2008 - 9:00am by LibertySugar
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Does Your Olympic Knowledge Deserve a Gold Medal? The Olympic Games have been going on since 776 BC! That's a whoooole lot of time for trivia. Did you know that when you put together the names of this year's five Olympic mascots — Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni — they say "Welcome to Beijing?"
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Olympics Emergency Air Plan: Is Wearing a Mask an Insult?

Jul 21 2008 - 10:00am by CitizenSugar
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Olympics Emergency Air Plan: Is Wearing a Mask an Insult? Traffic restrictions started in Beijing over the weekend in a frantic effort to try and improve the city's air quality before the start of the Games. By only allowing vehicles with odd-numbered license plates into the city on alternating days with evens, officials hope the halving of traffic will take 60 percent of the city's 3.3 million cars off the roads and reduce emissions by two-thirds. Though the atmospheric throat-clearing is all about getting gussied up for company, locals are loving the effect.
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Speak Up: Who's Your Favorite Current Athlete?

Jul 24 2008 - 1:30pm by FitSugar
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Speak Up: Who's Your Favorite Current Athlete? Spring and Summer are busy seasons in the wide world of sports, and the Olympics are just around the corner. Exciting competitions like Wimbledon and the US Open, not to mention the ongoing baseball season, definitely make for good entertainment. The athletes are fun to watch and inspiring, too, so I was wondering .
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Where I'm Clicking Now: BBC Sport's Olympic Map

Jul 17 2008 - 1:30pm by LibertySugar
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Where I'm Clicking Now: BBC Sport's Olympic Map The 2008 Summer Olympics don't begin for another 21 days, but anticipation and intrigue are already heating up. What to do if you can't make it to the Games in person? BBC Sport has created an interactive map of Beijing that lets you in on all the excitement by allowing you to peruse the 37 Olympic venues and local landmarks (like the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square).
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