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...Nazi heavy water facility that was a key component in Hitler's attempt to manufacture an atomic bomb. More than a few sports have some type of military component (e.g., the marathon), but the vision of my Nordic brethren frustrating totalitarian invaders using superior tactics, marksmanship and skill on skis completed the intoxicating vision. By late 1999 there was no doubt: Biathlon was gonna be the sport...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Happiness Is a Warm Gun on a Cold Day | 1/15/2001 | See Source »

...ends, my first day skiing and shooting for real. The ugly realizations about my skill level combined with the thrilling few moments of excellence leave me confused as to whether this was a victory or a setback. On the drive home, however, the selective memory circuit kicks into overdrive: The good becomes more radiant and the bad fades until I feel flush with success. I find myself inexplicably looking forward to the next trip, scheming how to improve...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Happiness Is a Warm Gun on a Cold Day | 1/15/2001 | See Source »

Whether making the famous ordinary or the ordinary famous, the skill in entertainment is bringing reality to the viewer without airing the really dirty laundry—and without making more of it yourself...

Author: By Benjamin D. Grizzle, | Title: When TV Networks Attack | 1/12/2001 | See Source »

...Last night we tried to rush things a little bit more," Moore said. "Tonight we waited for our spot and tried to find seams. Combine the patience with the skill we have out there and we can be dangerous...

Author: By Jennie L. Sullivan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 867-5309: With a Little Help from the Moores, Crimson Solves Engineers | 1/8/2001 | See Source »

Union could not match Harvard's speed and skill, but played an extremely passive game hoping to hang around and cash in the odd opportunity. It received a pair of golden ones in the third, while only trailing 3-2, but some excellent defense and a little more Jonas magic kept the Crimson ahead for an eventual 5-2 win at Bright...

Author: By Michael R. Volonnino, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Men's Hockey Sweeps Union and RPI | 1/8/2001 | See Source »

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