Closing statement Aug 25, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Alternative music for 150000 in the park Aug 25, 2008
A lot of the pathways and fencing caused congestion and made it difficult for festival-goers to roam freely. But even if the stages had been closer together, it would still have been impossible to absorb more than a portion of all the performances. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celizic: Phelps, Bolt will go down as Beijing's main men Aug 25, 2008
Some of us watch from dawn to dusk, churning through the cable menu, suddenly absorbed in table tennis and badminton and field hockey and water polo and fencing and team handball who knew such a sport even existed. We keep checking the results online at work and maybe watch some live streaming video. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The challenge will now be to keep up with the Chinese Aug 25, 2008
Because that medal count included some breakthroughs (by Michael Phelps, for example, and in fencing), America's poor showings in track and field and boxing did not generate as much grief as they might have in other Olympiads. Yet China's competitive progress, and particularly its 51 gold medals, created an unsettling and unflattering backdrop for the U.S. efforts. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
China fulfills its wish for medals domination Aug 25, 2008
"Here the message is clear; you've got to win," said China's fencing coach Christian Bauer, a Frenchman, told the French newspaper L'Equipe. "When you've got a gold medal here, you're somebody. When you have a silver, you're not.". (Albany Times Union)
US pleased with Olympic medal count Aug 25, 2008
Rowing, fencing and shooting, where the U.S. improved on its performance from 2004, indicate the potential for improvement. We have to go back now and see if there is a way to bring these finishes up and turn them into gold medals, Roush said. (Houston Chronicle)
Overall, a mixed bag for United States Aug 25, 2008
Asked which sports likely needed assistance, he pointed to kayaking, diving, fencing and shooting. And when it comes to using its influence internationally, to lobby for new rules or new sports with the International Olympic Committee, the U.S. is in an even weaker position. (New Haven Register, CT)
Chief: Chinas youngsters behind breakthrough Aug 25, 2008
He pointed to historical breakthroughs in sports like archery, where China won their first gold medal, rowing and canoeing, where China are emerging as a world force, as well as fencing and sailing. In Athens, China were second to the United States in the gold medal count with 32 to 36 for the United States. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Cougar Lounge - Four More Years Aug 25, 2008
Basketball, beach volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, women's soccer, swimming, portions of track and field, volleyball and water polo were all on the good part of the rollercoaster. But baseball, boxing, cycling, men's soccer, softball, tennis and portions of track and field were off the rails. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
N.C. highlights Aug 25, 2008
Advertisements Scott Fowler, Staff Writer In alphabetical order, here are some of the U.S. athletes and teams with ties to North Carolina:RICKY BERENS, SWIMMING: Grew up in Charlotte; helped set world record on gold-medal-winning 4x200 relayDREMIEL BYERS, WRESTLING: Grew up in Kings Mountain; upset in Greco-Roman quarterfinalsERIN DONOHUE, TRACK: Went to UNC; did not make final of 1,500SHALANE FLANAGAN, TRACK: Went to UNC; won a surprising bronze in 10K; finished 10th in 5KMARK GANGLOFF,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Olympians with Georgia ties Aug 25, 2008
Sada Jacobson: Sada, of Dunwoody s fencing Jacobsons, won a silver medal in women s individual sabre and a bronze in women s team sabre. Kara Lynn Joyce: The former Georgia swimmer won two silver medals as a member of the women s 4x100 freestyle and 4x100 medley relay teams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
China, U.S. collect the most medals Aug 25, 2008
The United States was disappointed by its boxing team (one bronze medal) and a lack of golds by its sprinters, but was delighted by breakthroughs in lesser sports such as fencing, as well as by the historic eight golds for record-smashing swimmer Michael Phelps. "Both on the field of play and off, this will go down as one of the greatest performances ever for a United States Olympic Team," spokesman Darryl Seibel said Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Capitol Police Join Team in Denver Aug 25, 2008
Contained by wire fencing, it s near Seventh Street and Colorado Avalanche Boulevard, where many delegates are expected to arrive. Police won t search protesters just for coming into the area, but other preventive measures have already angered some demonstrators. (Roll Call)
Games Review: Hosts China up, Russia down in Beijing Games Aug 25, 2008
More notably, the host nation won its first ever in sailing, beach volleyball and field hockey, in addition to the five in shooting and solos in archery, fencing, rowing, canoeing, swimming, and taekwondo. Editor: Xinhuanet. (Xinhuanet, China)
Let the Games withdrawal begin Aug 24, 2008
"SCOTT HELLERSome of us were on the edges of our seats last Saturday when American Erinn Smart won the Olympic silver medal in women's fencing. Fencing is a terrific event, intense and full of tradition, and can really get your blood surging. Speaking of blood, one way to let yourself down easy would be to rent the 1935 Warner Bros. classic "Captain Blood," starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the movie features one of the most skin-tingling swordfights in... (Boston Globe)
A Darby day to forget Aug 24, 2008
She then won only three of her final 20 fencing bouts, in what had been her strongest discipline. Then came her disastrous swim before an impressive joint seventh in the horse show jumping, but it wasn't enough to boost her ranking. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
We didn't buy a crock: coach happy as Larry with Harry Aug 24, 2008
The Italian Olympic women's fencing team (all of them, apparently) upset that the Olympic spirit ended at Beijing's airport when it discovered Italy's under-achieving football team scored a seat upgrade to business class: "How can this be? We won a gold and two bronze and they treat us like this. They didn't win anything but they are in business class?" It later transpired the Italian Football Federation paid for the bump. Flirtatious Ron shielded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
USC Cross Over Aug 24, 2008
The new Cross Over can be installed right in your existing fence line with your fencing connected to the upright pedestals. It features heavy-duty, sturdy steel construction for years of reliability. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Penny Power: 1 percent sales tax turns into golden list of projects Aug 24, 2008
Orangeburg County Fire System Coordinator Gene Ball said the penny money would go toward the building, with the Fire Commission responsible for financing the site and engineering work as well as placement of protective fencing. The penny is insufficient to do what was planned five years ago, Ball said, explaining how the increase of supplies and inflation have priced the project higher. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
On to Vancouver Aug 24, 2008
That means no embarrassing daily questions to the International Olympic Committee about the host country's latest human-rights shortcomings, nothing hidden behind hastily erected hoardings, no kilometre after kilometre of intimidating chain-link fencing around parks and venues, and above all, no evictions, not even from Vancouver's grimmest of eyesores, the Downtown Eastside. Protests, which Chinese authorities have quashed like a bug. (Globe and Mail)
Pool Safety Measures Ensure a Safe Summer (10) Aug 24, 2008
The key safety barrier -- and the only one with proven effectiveness -- is isolation fencing, which separates the pool from the home ... Organizations like the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) recommend multiple barriers to prevent unauthorized access to unsupervised water, beginning with isolation fencing between the home and the pool ... NDPA founder and Dnologies Communications Manager Maureen Williams says, "The effectiveness of isolation fencing with properly functioning gates... (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Separate paths to five stops Aug 23, 2008
Running should be a cinch for a fit teen, so that left fencing and shooting ... Shooting and fencing were unknown to her three years ago, and she rates the latter, for which she trains for nine hours each week, the most mentally taxing of the five disciplines ... She needed the boost after winning only four of her 35 fencing bouts, and bringing up the rear in the shooting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Oxford, Austin, Reese Aug 23, 2008
There is temporary fencing all over the place surrounding the Ford Center. It stretches in every direction down to the depot area, even to the intersection of the Grove and University Ave. Security purposes for the Debate. (OleMissInsider.com)
New DPW facility moving along Aug 23, 2008
Additional costs to complete the program include $300,000 for build-out of the second floor of the main DPW facility and elevator installation; $175,000 for a skateboard park; $50,000 for Internet cabling; $30,000 for fencing; and $50,000 for furnishings and equipment. Garrity noted that the second-floor build-out and elevator were part of the original plan but were later cut from the project due to uncertainty about the availability of funding. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Here's to the big uglies Aug 23, 2008
While I appreciate the reprieve Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt provided from baseball's trade deadline "drama," I've had enough diving, fencing and rhythmic gymnastics to last me another four years. But thankfully, mercifully, the return of collegians to America's campuses also means the return of collegiate athletics. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Beijing disappointment: U.S. will be No. 2 in gold-medal race Aug 23, 2008
"The Chinese reaped the rewards of that spending this year, especially in their targeting of medal-rich sports where their athletes haven't traditionally excelled. With the help of foreign coaches, the program led to Chinese gold medals in sports such as fencing and sailing."We understand the Chinese team has been fantastic," said U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Peter Ueberroth. "In the future and in these games, they're clearly full of resources and effort in every single sport, but we'll have... (Anchorage Daily News)
* MODERN PENTATHLON: German student passes Pentathlon tests to win gold Aug 23, 2008
The 22-year-old was never headed in the overall standings after winning the fencing, the second of the five disciplines ... It was a good start, fencing was the basis of my win. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Notre Dame Sports Hotline Realigned For 2008 Fall And Winter Seasons Aug 23, 2008
(8) Tennis information (then press 1 for men's tennis and 2 for women's tennis) and men's and women's fencing information (press 3). (9) Women's golf (press 1), men's golf (press 2) and women's rowing (press 3) information. (Und.com)
Sea turtles are marching in record numbers Aug 23, 2008
Park Service workers enclose nests that are near the hatch date with horseshoe-shaped plastic fencing open on the ocean. Hardham said the fencing should be sufficient without expanding the closed areas. (News & Observer)
City-wide clean-up set May 3 Aug 22, 2008
Denied a request to participate in the expense of removing fencing by the old city lake property. Copyright. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Arizona called focal point of immigration fight Aug 22, 2008
As a result, the sector has received the most border fencing and vehicle barriers and been the test site for high-tech pilot programs, from virtual fencing to unmanned surveillance drones. "This is for the Border Patrol our Ground Zero," Gilbert said. (FOX 11, AZ)
COMMUNITY IS PUSHING FOR POOCH PLAYGROUND Aug 22, 2008
Though a dog park was not in the original renovation plans, there is some available fencing where the tennis courts now stand around an area of over 13,000 square feet. No one uses St. Helena Park. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Park & Rec hires full-time director Aug 22, 2008
"It's a fun job and a very rewarding job, especially when you see little kids on the playgrounds or at the summer camps enjoying themselves. It's just rewarding to serve the community." Wilson has already started work on several projects for the town, including the planning for the eventual construction of new basketball courts, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation work for the Ivortyton Green, and working with both the summer and fashion camps. In addition, Wilson has worked on the scheduling,... (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
* MODERN PENTATHLON: Russias Moiseev defends Olympic title Aug 22, 2008
Moiseev was 52 points ahead of Qian after the show-jumping, the fourth event of a competition also featuring target shooting, fencing and swimming ... In the epee fencing, both Moiseev and Qian won 26 of their 35 bouts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bethlehem Is in an Uproar Over Recreation Park Plans Aug 22, 2008
The park will be surrounded by double fencing, insulation and trees for a sound barrier. "My father has done foster care, I have gone with him on visits in public parks and it's not a good location, nothing seems to work right," said Mr. Mankoski, who said he repairs medical equipment and radiology equipment for a living. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Aldermen working on city budget Aug 22, 2008
Also Monday, aldermen awarded a contract for Industrial Park II access and fencing. Two bids for the work were received and opened Friday, with the board accepting that of low bidder Ellis Construction for 26,900. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
PRICE: A bright side to Liu's injury BRIEFING: What to watch Friday Aug 22, 2008
The modern pentathlon features five sports in one day: pistol shooting, epee fencing (against every competitor in the field), swimming (200 free), show jumping (on a horse that is randomly selected 20 minutes before competition), and running (a 3-kilometer cross-country run -- pursuit style). American Sheila Taormina, who will be competing in her fourth Olympics in her third different sport (she was a swimming relay gold medalist in 1996 and competed in triathlon in 2000 and '04), is the best... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
It's a long day for Somerset pentathlete Sam Sacksen in many ways Aug 22, 2008
The modern pentathlon combines the skills of shooting, fencing, swimming, equestrian and running ... 8:20 a.m.: Sacksen begins shooting practice with the others at the Fencing Hall, but his routine is broken ... 9:58 a.m.: The athletes, in the second of five very different outfits for the day, take the floor for a round-robin, one-touch epee fencing tournament. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Park’s $1 Mil Grant Discussed Aug 22, 2008
Sullivan and Meeks agreed during the meeting that the park would proceed with planning a $600,000 turf management program, along with upgrades and repairs to fencing and park benches, according to Gateway spokesman Brian Feeney. McCloskey and her group members, who are expected to meet with Sullivan in the coming weeks, requested the money be used only for the two projects not for upgrades or repairs. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
(photos courtesy of Danielle Henry)"> Aug 22, 2008
Queens Chronicle - Top Athletes At Woodmere Academy. Friday August 22, 2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Atlanta fitness and workout news Aug 22, 2008
From fencing to Zumba dance classes, Atlantans offer fitness ideas to help you get started. Enjoy "My Favorite Workout," and then share what works for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Shooting, swimming marks fall in modern pentathlon Aug 21, 2008
The modern pentathlon includes shooting, fencing, swimming, equestrian and running, in that order ... El Geziry was 17th thanks to mediocre shooting and fencing scores. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
From Bejing to You - Sam Sackson’s results Aug 21, 2008
Time to pick it up for the fencing. Starts in 45 minutes. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Expenses on the Adkins Stadium project are exceeding estimates. Aug 21, 2008
Plus, the old fencing was in "bad shape, so we approved 36,000 for that, Kimble said.An additional 30,000 was spent anchoring more piers into bedrock, stabilizing the new bleachers because of soil conditions found during construction, he said. And another 8,000 went to plumbing work for bathrooms and other water services in the new bleachers. We thought we had an active water line in one location, and we didn't, Kimble explained.That's a total of at least 294,000.But, with a 100,000 contingency... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
USC Cross Over Aug 21, 2008
The new Cross Over can be installed right in your existing fence line with your fencing connected to the upright pedestals. It features heavy-duty, sturdy steel construction for years of reliability. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Sports notes Aug 21, 2008
Boston Fencing Club open house. The Boston Fencing Club will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at its Waltham facility, 110 Clematis Ave. #2 ... The open house will feature a demonstration of the Olympic sport of fencing, including all three weapons used in the modern sport. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
City is working on a system study of the electric utility Aug 21, 2008
The City has approved an ordinance bringing swimming pool safety fencing in line with building codes as previously adopted. Swimming pools shall be completely surrounded by a fence not less than four feet in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and if a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension between the pickets shall not exceed four inches. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fairfax County’s Booming Horse Business Aug 21, 2008
These categories include shavings, straw, hay, grain, saddles, helmets, fly spray, brushes, buckets, carts, tractors, rakes, fencing and a myriad other items to keep horse and rider happy and safe. In our area, horse owners probably headed straight to Woodlawn Saddlery on Richmond Highway or to Clifton Saddlery. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Czech athlete sets modern pentathlon shooting mark Aug 21, 2008
He took the early lead in the modern pentathlon, which includes shooting, fencing, swimming, equestrian and running. Svoboda's 191 shooting points converts to 1,228 modern pentathlon points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In China, all Olympic medalists are striking gold Aug 21, 2008
The Bank of East Asia, a leading bank in Hong Kong, is awarding about $44,000 to every gold medalist on China's national fencing team. (). (Globe and Mail -- International)
Women and sports: New achievements 2008, new horizons 2012 Aug 21, 2008
Women's fencing also debuted that year. Since then the number of women participating at the Olympics has continued to rise. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Jamaica seal Olympic sprint Grand Slam Aug 21, 2008
China also took silver and bronze the the beach volleyball in their ever-expanding sporting prowess following ground-breaking golds in yachting, archery and fencing. In the women's football play-off, Germany won their third consecutive bronze medal beating Japan 2-0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Category: Olympic Stud of the Day Aug 21, 2008
Mariel Zagunis, Sada Jacobson, and Becca Ward swept women's individual sabre, the "punk rock of fencing." Alexander Artemev, an alternate, reminded us why men's gymnastics doesn't just do away with the dreaded pommel horse (and helped the U.S. qualify for the team finals). So why did we go with Latvia's first Olympic beach volleyball team, Martins Plavins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs (pictured). (Entertainment Weekly)
EDS Student-Athletes Of The Year Selected Aug 20, 2008
Lutz became the first two-time winner in 2004-05 along with , a member of the women's fencing squad. The 2005-06 recipients were diver and swimmer , while last year's recipients were , a national champion fencer, and , an All-American basketball player. (Wsuathletics.com)
Teche Area viewers join rest of the world in Olympic fever Aug 20, 2008
What s really fun is watching the winners in the sports you seldom hear much about, whether that be rowing or archery or field hockey or fencing, and seeing how hard they compete and then how much it means to them to be a medalist. Who isn t touched when they see the pride in the face of the winners as their national anthems are played, the big smiles on their face and often the free-flowing tears of joy and pride and happiness. (New Iberia, LA)
Beijing blog: Enjoying the track and field events Aug 20, 2008
We are just going through the final stages of preparation for the competition, we took the weapons for fencing to get checked in Tuesday. They check that the pressure required to set off the light is legal as well as making sure the mask is capable of doing its job, and I won t get a sword stuck through my eye by some angry Russian. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Letter: Fencing coverage misses the point Aug 20, 2008
I was surprised and saddened at the Appeal-Democrat's poor coverage of the Olympics fencing news on Aug. 10 ... The following morning I was anxious to learn more details in our own paper, and found only one sentence devoted to the story: "Mariel Zagunis won the first U.S. gold medal of the Beijing Games, leading an American sweep Saturday in women's saber fencing." Very disappointing indeed ... In case the editors think there is no local interest in the sport, I would point out that there is a... (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Chinatown gets a lift from Beijing Olympics Aug 20, 2008
China won gold in the women's rowing pair, women's freestyle 72-kilogram wrestling and men's individual sabre in fencing. Such performances have Chinatown puffing with pride, from shopkeepers to bar patrons to older men who gather for card games in Portsmouth Square. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brooklyn, Bronx Blades Score Olympic Redemption Aug 20, 2008
Keeth Smart was on center stage, with the ball in his hands, so to speak, when the big game, or match, as they say in fencing, was lost ... It was time for Smart to smile, which he did, big and wide, in the minutes after the U.S. fencing team had won the Olympic silver medal on Sunday night in Beijing ... This was a fencing side celebrating only the second silver medal by the U.S. in team sabre since the 1948 Games in London. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
SE Minn. still recovering after flood Aug 20, 2008
Farmers in Houston and Fillmore counties are still digging sand off crop lands and replacing fencing. Farm Service Agencies in the region estimate 20,000 acres of crops were damaged. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Hits and Misses Aug 19, 2008
Dressed in costumes and demonstrating medieval arts like fencing, weaving and calligraphy, the re-enactors brought a unique flair to the gathering. And although many of the children used the word cool to describe what they had seen, they may just have learned something, as well. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NBC ratings flat without Phelps... Aug 19, 2008
I watched so much fencing, tennis and soccer ... I'm sick of Phelps, the gymnastics girlies, and frigg'n Kobe and co. Bring on more tennis, fencing, even the men's gymnastics. (The Drudge Report)
Phelps completes Olympic mission Aug 19, 2008
FENCING: After missing out on a medal four years ago because of consecutive 45-44 losses, Keeth Smart and the U.S. men's saber team got to the gold-medal bout with a pair of 45-44 victories. But they couldn't get past the French in the finals. (Pekin Times, IL)
USOC to thank Aug 19, 2008
Roush applauded fencing, a sport where the USOC increased resources ... U.S. fencing earned six medals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hetfield Fences Off Land Neighbors Use For Recreation Aug 19, 2008
People who use the area for hiking, biking and horseback riding said that fencing off the area is an insult to the community. Officials with the Marin County Open Space District are working with Hetfield to try and reach an agreement, NBC11 reported. (NBC 11, CA)
