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Tuesday, Feb 07th

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Challenge for Vancouver Olympics: Good ice in a bad climate

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You'd think maintaining good ice in a northern city like Vancouver would be an easy chore during the Winter Olympics. Buit throw in the humidity the city experiences as a waterfront area, and you have a considerably more complicated situation.
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Salisbury task force: current arena too small

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An independent task force says the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, Md. should be replaced or expanded to fit the needs of the marketplace -- moves that will cost at least $86 million.
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Kalamazoo puts off decision on new arena

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Voters won't be asked this fall to approve a restaurant tax to pay for a new downtown arena, as the group planning the project won't have a final report until October 31.
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AEG could end up losing almost $500M on scrapped Jackson concerts

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The passing of Michael Jackson certainly was a tragic ending to a troubled life, but it may end up costing promoter AEG £300 million, as well as revenues lost as O2 Arena sits empty during the lucrative concert season.
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Can greater New York City area support five arenas?

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When Bruce Ratner opens Barclays Center, the greater New York City market will sport five major arenas. Can they all thrive? 
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