What to do with baggage when switching airlines?
I am flying from la to Vancouver on United Airlines and then switching airlines in Vancouver to China Eastern. Do I need to get my bags at the baggage claim and recheck back in or do they automatically transfer?
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What's the song played at the Vancouver Winter Olympis 2010 during the medal ceremonies?
I was just curious to find out if there is a score available to buy of the music played during the medal ceremonies at the Olympics. Does anyone know the composer and if it’s available for purchase? Thanks!
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How important is it for the Canadian Men's Hockey team to win gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?
I know it’s always important to win gold in Olympic hockey, but it’s especially important considering the Olympics are on their home ice. What will it mean for Canadian hockey (and Canada in general) if the Canadians do end up winning the gold? What will it mean if they don’t?
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Is it possible to show up at the winter olympics and buy scalped tickets OR tickets from the venue?
I want to go to Vancouver this weekend and am wondering if it’s possible to buy tickets on the spot. Are there scalped tickets available? Are their venue tickets? What are the prices relative to face value? Anyone with knowledge out there?
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What does the ice skating presenter says b4 the contestants enter?
Guys, my 1st language isn’t English and I was watching the ice skating on Vancouver Olympics on the TV when I noticed I can’t understand one thing the presenter kept repeating all the time. Before the contestants enter the ice rink, she says "our next … are (then she says their names)" What does she [...]
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How do you get into the sport, short track speed skating?
I’m a huge fan of Apolo Anton Ohno and when i saw him skate for the first time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I instantly fell in love with the sport and Apolo became my favorite athlete ever. I want to try the sport, but I need to know where to find equipment [...]
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How high is the Jump on the snowboardcross track vancouver?
The final jump on the snowboardcross track, how high is it? I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere!
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Do you consider it your patriotic duty to watch the Olympics?
I am so excited about the opening ceremonies tonight in Vancouver. I have talked to people who seem to equate it with the Super Bowl. There is NO comparison. I celebrate our national pride in all the wonderful young people who put their social lives on hold to become America’s best! I also enjoy this [...]
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Who are the people dress in blue in the Olympic figure skating background?
In the Vancouver figure skating competition, there are about a dozen people in a group, all wearing what appear to be blue body suits, sitting right behind the wall. They look like women, but I can’t figure out the age. Who are these people? What are they there for?
In: Sports · Tagged with: Blue Background, body suits, Figure Skating, Olympic Skating, People, Skating Figure, Vancouver
What channel is the Vancouver Olympics going to be on?
I know the Introduction was on NBC, so is the rest of the games are going to be on NBC, too? I woke up this morning around 9:45 to watch the first event, and it wasn’t on. What channel would it be on then?