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Biggest snow of the season not quite finished
Tribune reportersThe storm that socked the Chicago area with the season's biggest snowfall has tapered off, but it's not completely finished with us. Snow will continue falling periodically today, dropping another inch or two in the city and up to three inches in the...Tags: Groundhog Day, National Weather Service, Air Transportation Delays, Chicago Transit Authority
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Walking enhanced with pick up sticks
I came upon my new winter activity almost by accident. I was heading out for a hike through my local forest preserve when I decided to take a pair of trekking poles. I'd fallen in love with them on a summer hiking trip, and thought they might liven up...
Tags: Cabela's Inc., Photography and Video, Sports, Nordic Skiing, Services and Shopping
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Lance Armstrong scandal: Should cycling be dropped from Olympics?
Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong, a bronze medalist in the 2000 Games, is said to have admitted doping to Oprah Winfrey in an interview that will air later this week. Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss whether the International Olympic Committee...Tags: Sports, Cycling, Weightlifting, International Cycling Union, Track and Field
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Sno-Blast festival celebrates snow for the 32nd year
EAST JORDAN -- A snow sculpture contest, frozen pancake toss, snowmobile drag races, antique snowmobile show and softball in the snow are just a few of the flurries of activities planned in East Jordan Friday, Jan. 11, through Sunday, Jan. 13, during...
Tags: Festive Events, Big Miracle (movie), Explosions, Arts and Culture, Arts
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Little Traverse Conservancy offers nature at its wintry best
Beat the winter crowds, save some money, get some excellent cardiovascular workout and be out in the breath-taking natural beauty that this region is world-reknowned for when you try some cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking at one of the many...
Tags: Sports, Nordic Skiing
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Somerset County Where to Go for Jan. 17
Fire & Ice The 18th annual Fire & Ice Festival Jan. 18-20 uptown Somerset. Tropical theme. Includes ice sculptures, contests, entertainment and fun. Headquarters and marketplace in Glades Court Mall. Teen Band Blast at 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at Somerset Area...Tags: Ottawa Senators, State Parks, Culture, Entertainment Events, Fine Artists
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Canada: You can walk on water, the frozen kind, in Alberta
Winter visitors to the lower Rockies in Alberta, Canada, can enjoy a couple of opportunities to visit frozen canyons without having to strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes. In fact, no special skills other than the ability to walk about three miles...
Tags: TransCanada Corporation
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Should the Olympics suspend cycling?
No, but UCI must go Philip Hersh Chicago Tribune Cycling gets to stay in the Olympics on one condition: the International Cycling Union leaders who turned a blind eye to doping (best case) or enabled it (more likely) must go. Ex-UCI President Hein...Tags: Sports, Cycling, Weightlifting, International Cycling Union, Oprah Winfrey
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Lake Geneva sponsors make Winterfest happen
Bella Vista Suites Bella Vista Suites, downtown Lake Geneva's stunning all-suite boutique hotel, features a four-story atrium, well-appointed one- and two-bedroom suites and elegant private function areas. The suites offer brilliant lake views or...
Tags: Google+, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Book, Entertainment, Distilling and Brewing Industry
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Northern Michigan moms - Feb. 16, 2013
Ellsworth Shiverfest Ellsworth Shiverfest is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, in Ellsworth. Saturday events include: free fishing; snowmobile ride-in noon-3 p.m. at community park; free food and bonfire 1-3 p.m.; cardboard sled races 1:30 p.m.; snow...
Tags: Jerry Douglas, Politics, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (movie), Arts and Culture, Lobbying
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Snow a welcome sight for winter sports enthusiasts
Maybe winter storm "Nemo" didn't find us so much as it found New England, but it still delivered just enough snow to make last weekend a special time for winter sports lovers. For the downhill skiers, it provided a fresh coat of natural snow that was...Tags: Sports, Nordic Skiing, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Special Olympics at Blue Knob
Staff photographerThe cross-country skiing and snowshoeing events for this year’s Special Olympics started Monday at Blue Knob resort in Claysburg. Brian Miller and Andrew Sambol, both of Somerset, recorded good times while skiing in several different events....Tags: Special Olympics, Sports, Nordic Skiing
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