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Real Name: Paul Austin Orleman
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Sports Travel: Olympic Fever
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  • Written by ExGuyParis on Jun 16, 2005
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  • Paris - Will Stade de France get a new name?
  • Will Stade de France get a new
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    Paris is going whole hog in its effort to nab the 2012 Summer Olympics. A logo for the event has popped up all over the city, from the National Assembly building to the Big Metal Tower.

    The plan would involve a lot of existing venues (such as the Stade de France, pictured here, which would be rechristened Olympic Statium) plus the construction of numerous others.

    The Stade de France is huge, and hosts a variety of events, from Rugby to concerts. See the web site for some upcoming events.

    I hope the recent "NON!" vote on the EU Constitution hasn't dimmed the city's chances.


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    Website: http://www.stadefrance.fr/events/events.php
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    Sports Travel: Olympics of Old
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  • Written by ExGuyParis on Jun 16, 2005
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  • Paris - Swifter, Higher, Stronger: Paris 1924
  • Swifter, Higher, Stronger: Paris
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    The Olympic Games were held in Paris in 1924.

    Tarzan won some swimming medals (see the web site for more info on that).


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    Website: http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=1&OLGY=1924
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    Sports Travel: Olympics of New?
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  • Written by ExGuyParis on Jun 16, 2005
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    This is the logo you can today find all over Paris.

    Bon chance, Paris!


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    Directions: See the web site for a detailed view of Paris's vision for the event.
    Website: http://www.parisjo2012.fr/en/index.jsp
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    Sports Travel: Big Metal Tower Plugs Olympic Bid
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  • Paris - Hey, can you tell we want the Olympics here?
  • Hey, can you tell we want the
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    They stuck a large Paris Olympics 2012 on this big metal tower. I guessed they hoped that a few people would notice it as they passed by.


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    Directions: You can catch a "real-time" glimpse of the tower and logo by visiting the web cam at the link below.
    Website: http://www.abcparislive.com/eiffel_tower_webcams.htm
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    Sports Travel: Oh Well...
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  • Written by ExGuyParis on Jul 14, 2005
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    quelfromage Sun Feb 15, 2009 17:36 UTC
     so sad to hear of this. I was making a list of cheese restaurants for two friends who have 2 days in Paris. What happened to Androuet on rue d'Amsterdam? I only saw shops on the website. Not another loss?
    vinc_bilb Tue Sep 23, 2008 08:44 UTC
     Hum, I'm wondering if you are not a little French, from soul perspective! Anyway, thanks for your great, excellent pages, avoiding the usual stereotypes. I learned a lot!
    mircaskirca Tue Jul 1, 2008 21:02 UTC
     Great music info Paul! Although I did not understand the lyrics, my favourite Liane Foly's was Laisse PleurerLes Nauges. I tuned to FM 105.1 and to my pleasant surprise, there was a Madredeus song playing, one of my beloved Portuguese music :)
    MmeSalon Tue Apr 22, 2008 17:28 UTC
     I just read an article saying that Starbucks is losing money; stock price has been dropping and retail sales are down. I too am disgusted by the thought of Starbucks and Mcdonalds and Burger Kings in Paris, even though I have yet to visit France.
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