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...international community of shot putters had arrived in Olympia last Sunday. They were housed amidst the ancient ruins of Olympia in the "Olympic Academy," making for their very own little Olympic Village. The Academy grounds, within walking distance of the ancient stadium, consist of a small complex of low Mediterranean-style buildings and athletic facilities, tucked away amidst a bucolic, woodsy hill setting dotted with olive and orange trees, eucalyptus and pine. Year round it draws historians, who come to research the ancient games, as well as young athletes who come for a sports camp. Wander the woods...
...main goal is to meet a lot of fellow Democrats who are at the convention and volunteering with me, and just enjoy the excitement over John Kerry and his nomination,” he wrote. “I will be working inside the FleetCenter, so I should be amidst plenty of important Democrats and regular people who are delegates and there for all kinds of reasons. The place will be buzzing...
...Amidst the team rivalries and the constitutional quarrels, Europe’s nations are connecting and working together. And as more and more countries enter the EU—and get better at football—Europeans are more conscious and conscientious of their neighboring countries than ever before. With the continent’s dedication to cooperation, there’s little patience for those who chose to play by their own rules. As the resident of a country whose name has become synonymous with unilateralism, my citizenship has become somewhat of a social liability...
...Amidst this squalor, he smiles...
...office, however, Rudenstine has managed to cross the digital divide. A PC—turned off—sits on his desk amidst piles of papers and books...