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Rios Olympic Opening Ceremonies had low budget, high appeal

2016-08-06 08:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Washington Post: With the sound of crashing waves and smooth bossa nova, the Summer Games kicked off Friday night with an earthy, musical celebration of Brazilian culture, a rainbow-colored dance party that highlighted the glories and tragedies of South Americas largest nation. The four-hour Opening Ceremonies had a gutted budget but a soaring feel as the stadium in this seaside city pulsed with lights, fireworks, circus-like acrobatics and a samba singalong that embraced the nations partying style. The celebration...

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Looking back on the Opening Ceremonies in Rio

2016-08-06 01:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Washington Post: We made it. After all of the build up, the 2016 summer games in Rio de Janeiro officially got underway Friday night with the Opening Ceremonies at Maracana Stadium. Despite several events that could have well been perceived as bad omens -- from police using tear gas on protesters to a failed drug test and an arrest in the Olympic Village earlier in the day -- the biggest spectacle of every Olympic Games went off mostly without a hitch, featuring some beautiful moments along the way. The president...

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Veterans Day full of ceremonies, free services

2015-11-10 01:56:41| Paper - Topix.net

Veterans service organizations, civic groups, the military and other institutions throughout Anne Arundel County will honor those who served in the military or are still serving with ceremonies Wednesday marking Veterans Day. Hospice of the Chesapeake will honor those who served from 10 a.m. to noon at the Maryland National Guard Armory, 18 Willow St. The keynote speaker is retired Marine Corps Lt.

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Ribbon-cuttings and other ceremonies in Dauphin, York, Lebanon and Berks counties: Trade Talk

2015-10-22 22:37:05| Paper - Topix.net

Katherine Hershey, executive director for SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive welcomes guests to the recent ribbon-cutting Ceremony. SpiriTrust Lutheran held a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony in Spetember at the new assisted living residence and Glatfelter Center expansion at SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Sprenkle Drive, 1802 Folkemer Circle in Manchester Twp.

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