Fear prompts bobsledders to quit Olympics


Edwin van Calker's sled crashed in the first training heat of the men's two-man bobsled event.
Edwin van Calker's sled crashed in the first training heat of the men's two-man bobsled event.


De la Hunty pinned some of the blame on Arnold's wife, saying that she had been worried about her husband's safety ever since Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili had crashed and died on the same track during the first day of the games."I have to look after my boys and can't close my eyes to that," he told reporters. "For me, it's not about performing. It's about surviving."

It was a split decision among the team to quit the games, said de la Hunty, who talked about how he told his driver he was making a choice he would regret forever.

"I've told him that to his face,"de la Hunty said, "but as a coach I have to support it because I'm responsible for him sending his team down the track in the right frame of mind."

For Timothy Beck, who wanted to continue, it was a heart-wrenching outcome to his last Olympics.

The man who carried the Dutch flag in the opening ceremonies said there was no tension on the team, but he wasn't the one looking out for three teammates.

"If you ask me if I want to slide I'd say, 'Yes'. But I don't have to steer; I just get in the back and go down. I don't have the responsibility," said Beck.

But he also said he was upset that he'd come to his third Olympics and would not get a chance to compete.

"This was my last chance to do something special," said the 33-year-old, who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics on the track team.

Jansma said he was frustrated because he wanted to show the world the progress the Netherlands has made in bobsled, but safety was paramount.

Arnold van Calker, the fourth member of the team, supported his brother's decision, pointing to the difference in the size of the two- and four-man sleds. The two-man sled is smaller and easier to control. Arnold van Calker, who had his doubts about the safety of the track, worried his brother had lost his nerve and wouldn't be able to steer the big sled through turns 11, 12 and 13.

Not even changes to the track on Tuesday could help reassure the brothers.

"It was a lot better, but for us it was maybe too late," Arnold van Calker said.

"When Arnold is scared and upset, obviously it has influence," he said.

But Arnold van Calker said the death had no influence, and Edwin van Calker agreed that the track was not to blame for his decision.

"It's a challenging and exciting track. You have to deal with it as a pilot. That comes with the job. Sometimes you deal with it less good," he said. "It's nothing to do with the track, just my lack of confidence at the moment."

Competition in the four-man competition starts Friday with the medals decided on Saturday after the last of four runs.

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'Britney Spears Through The Lens' for Candie's

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. unveiled its spring 2010 marketing campaign for its junior brand, Candie's, which is exclusively available at Kohl's Department Stores and Kohls.com. The campaign entitled, "Britney Spears Through The Lens," showcases international superstar Britney Spears as seen through the lens of three famed photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Each iconic photographer shot Spears at Paramount Studios in Hollywood late last year.

Britney Spears commented, "Annie, Mark and Terry are three of the biggest photographers in the world, I am honored to be working with them for my Candie's Only at Kohl's ads. It was an amazing shoot and I know my fans are going to love the cool images."

The campaign, a series of photographs of Spears as seen through the lens of each master photographer will debut with a four-page insert in the April issue of Seventeen Magazine as well as online at candies.com and Kohls.com. Each photographer has their own unique and trademark style. Annie Leibovitz's photograph features Spears against an industrial backdrop, Terry Richardson photographed Spears on a plain white set with colorful props, while Mark Seliger created elaborate sets. Seliger's first set was a French burlesque inspired pink dressing room and the second was a custom designed pink Harley-Davidson motorcycle against a perfect blue sky and green grass background.

"This is the most exciting shoot we have ever produced for Candie's. We have three master photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson shooting the biggest pop star in the world, each in their own iconic style," stated Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group.

Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, stated, "The new Candie's spring advertising campaign is innovative, authentic and provides a unique brand expression in the marketplace. We are confident this will resonate with our junior shoppers who trust Candie's to provide style and value."

The "Britney Spears Through The Lens" campaign will be seen in fashion magazines, outdoor billboards, in-store, circulars, online and direct mail.

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'Britney Spears Through The Lens' for Candie's

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. unveiled its spring 2010 marketing campaign for its junior brand, Candie's, which is exclusively available at Kohl's Department Stores and Kohls.com. The campaign entitled, "Britney Spears Through The Lens," showcases international superstar Britney Spears as seen through the lens of three famed photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Each iconic photographer shot Spears at Paramount Studios in Hollywood late last year.

Britney Spears commented, "Annie, Mark and Terry are three of the biggest photographers in the world, I am honored to be working with them for my Candie's Only at Kohl's ads. It was an amazing shoot and I know my fans are going to love the cool images."

The campaign, a series of photographs of Spears as seen through the lens of each master photographer will debut with a four-page insert in the April issue of Seventeen Magazine as well as online at candies.com and Kohls.com. Each photographer has their own unique and trademark style. Annie Leibovitz's photograph features Spears against an industrial backdrop, Terry Richardson photographed Spears on a plain white set with colorful props, while Mark Seliger created elaborate sets. Seliger's first set was a French burlesque inspired pink dressing room and the second was a custom designed pink Harley-Davidson motorcycle against a perfect blue sky and green grass background.

"This is the most exciting shoot we have ever produced for Candie's. We have three master photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson shooting the biggest pop star in the world, each in their own iconic style," stated Dari Marder, chief marketing officer, Iconix Brand Group.

Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, stated, "The new Candie's spring advertising campaign is innovative, authentic and provides a unique brand expression in the marketplace. We are confident this will resonate with our junior shoppers who trust Candie's to provide style and value."

The "Britney Spears Through The Lens" campaign will be seen in fashion magazines, outdoor billboards, in-store, circulars, online and direct mail.

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Guy Harvey jewelry is gaining popularity

Guy Harvey’s famous marine wildlife artwork is now seen being worn not only by fishermen, but by men and women, college students, teens and even young kids. And most recently Guy Harvey’s artwork is showing up as fine jewelry on beautiful swimsuit models like Brooklyn Decker and Anne V in the recently released 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

“It was like walking up to the plate in the world series and hitting the ball out of the park at first bat,” said Jim Fortescue, owner of Nautora, the official licensee and manufacturer of Guy Harvey Jewelry. “I couldn’t possibly envision a better promotional opportunity than on the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for our nautical jewelry line.”

Just a few years ago, the primary place you might see Guy Harvey’s artwork outside of a picture frame, was on fishing t shirts worn by salt water fishermen. But that has changed as evidenced not only by the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, but by the millions of dollars in Guy Harvey clothing being sold through retailers across the U.S. and online to a wide variety of people of all ages.

“Guy Harvey clothing, jewelry, and other licensed products are really striking a chord with a broad cross section of people across the country,” said Bill Shedd, owner of AFTCO Bluewater, the licensee for Guy Harvey apparel and operator of the newly launched official online store GuyHarveySportswear.com. “We have watched long lines of people of all ages wrapping around the block, waiting for an autograph at Guy Harvey’s signing events...Moms with 10 year old sons, Dads with 17 year old daughters, and college students both male and female,” Shedd continued.

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Guy Harvey jewelry is gaining popularity

Guy Harvey’s famous marine wildlife artwork is now seen being worn not only by fishermen, but by men and women, college students, teens and even young kids. And most recently Guy Harvey’s artwork is showing up as fine jewelry on beautiful swimsuit models like Brooklyn Decker and Anne V in the recently released 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

“It was like walking up to the plate in the world series and hitting the ball out of the park at first bat,” said Jim Fortescue, owner of Nautora, the official licensee and manufacturer of Guy Harvey Jewelry. “I couldn’t possibly envision a better promotional opportunity than on the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for our nautical jewelry line.”

Just a few years ago, the primary place you might see Guy Harvey’s artwork outside of a picture frame, was on fishing t shirts worn by salt water fishermen. But that has changed as evidenced not only by the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models, but by the millions of dollars in Guy Harvey clothing being sold through retailers across the U.S. and online to a wide variety of people of all ages.

“Guy Harvey clothing, jewelry, and other licensed products are really striking a chord with a broad cross section of people across the country,” said Bill Shedd, owner of AFTCO Bluewater, the licensee for Guy Harvey apparel and operator of the newly launched official online store GuyHarveySportswear.com. “We have watched long lines of people of all ages wrapping around the block, waiting for an autograph at Guy Harvey’s signing events...Moms with 10 year old sons, Dads with 17 year old daughters, and college students both male and female,” Shedd continued.

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Ram Bherwani's Lifeholic Calendar


Ram Bherwani tries to unravel the elements that make up life in his super hot calendar for 2010. The brainchild of Shailendar

Singh, it's the kind of stuff that makes life worth living.


Ram Bherwani is a young and dynamic photographer who has worked with some of the best talent of our country. His clients

range from actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Shahrukh Khan to designers Wendell Rocricks, Rocky S and many others.

His work has been described as classic, romantic and clean.

Let's take a look at the year ahead through the lens of Ram Bherwani.
Faith

Faith makes all things possible.
Love

Love is when you see little hearts all around you.
Freedom

Freedom is to lose control and let go of yourself.
Hope

Hope helps you stay positive and keeps you going.
Luck

Everything in life is luck including being at the right place at the right time.
Power


Power is when you know exactly what you want and stop at nothing to get it.
Prayer

Prayer is the natural expression of absolute belief and faith.
Sex

Sex is emotion in motion.
Sin

Pleasure is the bait of sin.
Fear

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear.
Death

Everybody dies-not everybody really lives.
Happiness

Happiness is to enjoy the small pleasures that life has to offer.

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Ram Bherwani's Lifeholic Calendar


Ram Bherwani tries to unravel the elements that make up life in his super hot calendar for 2010. The brainchild of Shailendar

Singh, it's the kind of stuff that makes life worth living.


Ram Bherwani is a young and dynamic photographer who has worked with some of the best talent of our country. His clients

range from actors Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Shahrukh Khan to designers Wendell Rocricks, Rocky S and many others.

His work has been described as classic, romantic and clean.

Let's take a look at the year ahead through the lens of Ram Bherwani.
Faith

Faith makes all things possible.
Love

Love is when you see little hearts all around you.
Freedom

Freedom is to lose control and let go of yourself.
Hope

Hope helps you stay positive and keeps you going.
Luck

Everything in life is luck including being at the right place at the right time.
Power


Power is when you know exactly what you want and stop at nothing to get it.
Prayer

Prayer is the natural expression of absolute belief and faith.
Sex

Sex is emotion in motion.
Sin

Pleasure is the bait of sin.
Fear

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear.
Death

Everybody dies-not everybody really lives.
Happiness

Happiness is to enjoy the small pleasures that life has to offer.

Read more...

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