Paul Cartmell
Paul Cartmell was born, and educated in the U.K. He now lives and works in South Carolina, U.S.A. with his wife and three children. From a young age Paul held a dream of becoming a professional soccer, or cricket player. During his teenage years, Paul’s focus shifted to writing and journalism. Following the completion of a degree in film studies, Paul worked as a writer for a number of independent documentaries. After moving to the U.S. Paul has worked as a journalist for various local news and media outlets. To maintain his interest in sports Paul has remained an active soccer coach at youth level in both the U.S. and U.K.
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The Rules of Twenty20 Cricketmany of the rules of Twenty20 cricket aret he same as in longer forms of the game. Fielding restrictions are used to ensure teams can score large amounts of runs.
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The Rules and Format of Twenty20 CricketTwenty20 cricket is one of the most popular forms of the game because it is played at a fast pace with plenty of run scoring shots. The rules remain largely the same as those found in other forms of cricket.
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Sri Lanka Hosts 2012 T20 Cricket World CupThe ICC T20 World Cup is a cricket tournament held every two years to crown the champions of the world in the shortened format of the game. In 2012, the World Cup takes place in Sri Lanka.
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South Africa and Pakistan Lead Field at T20 Cricket World CupThe T20 World Cup takes place in Sri Lanka during September and October 2012. South Africa and Pakistan are the favorites to reach the final of crickets most popular tournament and follow in the footsteps of 2010 winners England.
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T20 World Cup: The Biggest Cricket Event in the WorldThe rules of cricket can be difficult to understand for those from non-cricket-playing countries. Sri Lanka hosts the T20 World Cup in 2012 as the short version of cricket grows arond the world.
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Lance Armstrong Ban Part of Long History of Doping in CyclingCycling has a long history regarding the use of performance-enhancing substances dating back to the mid 19th century.
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What is the UCI?The Union Cycliste International is the world governing body of cycling. The organization is responsible for maintaining the rules of the sport around the world.
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A Home for Mandy the Beagle: To a Family or Shelter?Moving to a new area for job relocation led to our family being forced to find a new home for our pet dog. The options were limited, finding a caring home or sending her to an animal shelter.
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Tailgating Rules for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau FieldFans of the Green Bay Packers football team pack the parking lot before and after games; braving sub zero temperatures to tailgate for hours before and after each game.
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Maris Strombergs: Double Olympic ChampionLatvia’s most famous Olympic Athlete, BMX rider Maris Strombergs successfully defended his Olympic title at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Colombians Claim BMX Gold and BronzeColombian BMX rider Mariana Pajon won the women’s BMX event at the London 2012 Olympics; her compatriot Carlos Mario Oquendo Zabala took bronze in the men’s event.
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London 2012 Men’s BMX Favorites Advance to Semifinal RoundThe men’s BMX event at the London Olympic park BMX Track includes a quarter-final round to reduce the number of riders advancing to the semi-finals.
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The Only U.S. Winner of an Olympic Mountain Biking MedalEntering the London 2012 Olympic Games only one American man or woman has ever won a mountain biking medal since the sport entered the Olympics in 1996.
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Traditional Elements of the Summer Olympics Closing CeremonyThe Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games is not governed by regulations from the IOC. Instead, a series of traditional elements is included to signify the end of the Summer Olympics.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Mountain Biking Medal FavoritesMuch like the BMX cycling event at the London 2012 Olympics, mountain biking victories can combine good form and luck in avoiding crashes. Reigning, and former world champions will compete.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Mountain Biking EquipmentA number of the pieces of equipment are required for a successful attempt to win a medal in the mountain biking events at the Olympic Games. Alongside the bike itself, a competitor must wear protective clothing while racing.
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2012 Summer Olympics: BMX Qualifying ResultsThe London 2012 BMX event finally got underway on Wednesday August 8th with a single lap time trial. Achieving the fastest time gives a competitor the advantage of choosing their starting lane in the following racing rounds.
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Jason Kenny Continues GB Velodrome DominationTeam GB continue to dominate the track cycling velodrome at the London 2012 Olympics; Jason Kenny took Britain’s fifth gold medal from seven track cycling events so far held at the Games.
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Coaching in the Dominant Team GB Track Cycling StructureTeam GB have dominated the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games track cycling events. British Cycling structures its coaching system to allow coaches the opportunity to specialize in one, or all of the six disciplines in British Cycling.
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Julien Absalon Seeks Third Mountain Biking Gold Medal at London 2012Mountain biking legend, Julien Absalon will seek his third successive men’s mountain bike Olympic gold, at Hadleigh Park on August 12th.
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U.S. BMX Rider to Finally Make Olympic DebutBeing too young to compete in the BMX competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, U.S. rider Alise Post should finally make her debut at the 2012 London Games.
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How Team GB Has Maintained Its Track Cycling DominationUnder performance director, David Brailsford, Team GB have seen a steady improvement in their track cycling program. London 2012 sees their domination of the velodrome continue.
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Host Nations Men’s BMX Hope’s Injury ProblemsLiam Phillips, returning from a broken collarbone suffered in May will be the only hope of host nation, Great Britain in the Men’s BMX cycling event.
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Olympic Mountain Biking HistoryBoth the men’s and women’s cross country mountain biking events made their debuts at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics. The French have kept a stranglehold on the men’s event in the 21st century.
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Team GB Disqualification on First Day of Track CyclingTeam GB’s track cycling team, heavily tipped as favorites for medals at London 2012 saw Victoria Pendleton and Jess Varnish disqualified in the first knockout round of the Team Sprint.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Women’s Team Pursuit Track Cycling FavoritesIf the London 2012 women’s team pursuit event at the London 2012 Olympics goes to form host nation, Team GB should face Australia in the final for a gold medal.
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2012 Summer Olympics Mountain Biking Course and FormatThe London 2012 Olympics mountain biking events for men and women will take place at Hadleigh Farm in Essex on August 11th and 12th, 2012.
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Clues to 2012 Olympic BMX Favorites Found in Test Event ResultsIn 2011, during a test event for the 2012 Olympic Games BMX events the top places all went to riders competing in the London 2012 Games.
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London 2012 Track Cycling: Team Sprint Format and FavoritesLondon’s Olympic Park Velodrome will host the team sprint events at the 2012 Olympic Games. The women’s team sprint will debut at the London Olympiad.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Guide to Gymnastics ScoringDuring the artistic gymnastics events at the London 2012 Olympic Games each competitor is given a score for an exercise based on the judging of two panels of judges.
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Olympic BMX Racing RulesThe Olympic sport of BMX cycling is governed by the rules created for World Championship events by the International Cycling Union.
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Sir Chris Hoy: Olympic Track Cycling LegendSir Chris Hoy has become a four time Olympic gold medalist in track cycling despite seeing his first gold medal winning discipline eliminated from the Olympics in 2008.Also published on:
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London 2012 Women’s BMX Cycling ContendersPredicting who will win the women’s BMX gold at the London Olympic games is a difficult task. Frontrunners for medal positions include Shanaze Reade, Alise Post and Magalie Pottier.
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Changes to Olympic Track Cycling for the London 2012 Olympic GamesIn 2009, the International Olympic Committee made alterations to the events contested during the track cycling portion of the London 2012 Olympics. The changes brought equality to the number of events contested by both men and women.
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London 2012 Men’s BMX Cycling ContendersBMX cycling can be unpredictable because of the inevitability of crashes on the tight, twisting course designed for the London Olympics. Riders, such as Joris Daudet and Maris Strombergs are favorites for men’s gold.
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London 2012 Track Cycling Individual Sprint Gold Medal ContendersAlthough shock results can occur in track cycling the majority of individual sprint titles are won by a small number of elite athletes. At the London Olympic Games a small number of cyclists are favorites for gold.
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London 2012 BMX Track Construction and LegacyThe 400 meter BMX track at London’s Olympic Park will form part of a cycling center known as the Lee Valley VeloPark after the 2012 Olympic Games are complete.
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London 2012 Track Cycling: Individual Sprint CompetitionTrack cycling at the London 2012 Olympics will include an individual sprint event for both men and women. The individual sprint has been included in the modern Olympics more than any other track cycling event.
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2012 Olympics BMX FormatMaking only its second Olympic appearance, BMX racing will take place over three days outside the Velodrome at London’s Olympic Park.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Beach Volleyball at Horse Guards ParadeDuring the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London the beach volleyball event will be held at a temporary venue within the historic Horse Guards Parade, located in Central London.
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2012 Olympics Venue Guide: Synchronized Swimming at Aquatics CentreSynchronized swimming duets and team events at the 2012 London Olympic Games take place in the Aquatics Centre, which forms part of the entrance to London’s Olympic Park.
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The Keirin: Olympic Sprint Track Cycling Event GuideThe Keirin is a track cycling events that is included in the London 2012 Olympic games program. The event is a sprint over eight laps, with much of the pace set by a motorcycle.
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Required BMX Cycling Equipment at the OlympicsDuring the BMX cycling events at the London 2012 Olympic Games cyclists will wear various pieces of protective clothing, some compulsory and others optional.
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Men’s BMX Riders Return from Injuries at the 2012 London OlympicsCrashes are an inevitable part of the Olympic sport of BMX racing. Making only its second Olympic appearance, BMX sees many of the top riders returning from injury to challenge for Olympic medals.
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The Tour De France and Tom SimpsonEngland’s Tom Simpson died on a mountain stage of the Tour de France in 1967. Despite the passage of time he is still remembered by cyclists, journalists and fans.
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Edgar Wallace: NovelistDespite being one of the most popular novelists of the early 20th century, Edgar Wallace has largely been forgotten by the general public. Publishing over 100 books in his lifetime, Wallace is best known for his crime mysteries.
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Omnium: Olympic Track Cycling’s Newest EventMaking its debut at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the Omnium tests the skills of competitors over six track cycling events. Points are awarded for the position of each competitor in the six individual disciplines.
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London 2012 Olympic Park Velodrome: Venue GuideThe venue for track cycling at the London Olympic games of 2012 combines efficiency, sustainability and a permanent legacy for East London.
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2012 Summer Olympics: Team GB’s BMX Hopeful Shanaze ReadeFormer BMX World Champion Shanaze Reade is one of the leading hopefuls for a British gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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2012 Olympics Venue Guide: Rowing at Eton College’s Dorney LakeRowing has been a popular sport at the Olympics since it was first introduced. Both the Olympics and Paralympics rowing events in 2012 will be held at Eton College’s Dorney Lake.
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The Start of the British Track Cycling Revolution: How Chris Boardman Changed EverythingWinning the 4000 meters track cycling event at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games saw Britain’s Chris Boardman help to revolutionize track cycling.
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2012 Olympic BMX Competition and CourseBMX racing became popular during its first inclusion in the Olympics at the 2008 Beijing Games. At the 2012 Games BMX cycling is expected to be one of the most exciting sports in the Games.
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The British Are Coming! British Films of the 1980sDespite the rallying cry by Colin Welland at the 1981 Oscars, the British film industry did not rival Hollywood for the majority of the 1980s.
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Royal Conspiracy: Jack the RipperDespite a lack of evidence to support it, the theory that the English Royal Family played a hand in the jack the Ripper murders of 1888 still remains popular.
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Adopting a BeagleThe Beagle is a breed of dog known to have a favorable temperament for becoming part of a young family. When adopting an older dog difficulties can be found in adapting to a new family.
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England’s Year of Anti-FootballThe 2011/12 European soccer season was punctuated by England’s Chelsea winning the UEFA Champions League using a brand of soccer described as anti-football in Europe.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Role & ResponsibilitiesAlthough largely a figurehead in the 21st century, Queen Elizabeth II of the U.K. maintains certain amounts of power in British and international life.
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The Roots of Surrealist ComedyHumor that can be classed as surreal has been found in many types of media throughout the late 19th century and onwards into the present day. British radio and standup comedians have been important in pushing the comedy style forwards.
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Jack the Ripper Theories: Walter SickertThe artist Walter Sickert has long been linked with the unsolved murders of Whitechapel, London in 1888. He is one of many Jack the Ripper suspects that fall in and out of fashion.
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The Personal Demons of the Stars of 'The Carry On' Films'The Carry On' films are the most successful series of films in British history. Stars of the series have found it difficult to shake the legacy of the movies, particularly Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams.
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Hammer House of HorrorThe British film production company Hammer began to focus on producing horror films and TV shows in the mid 1950s. This resulted in the company’s most successful period, commercially and critically.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: His Life & WorkSir Arthur Conan Doyle invented characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger of The Lost World. His works remain in print, and film and TV versions of his works are still produced.
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The Death of Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes apparently fell to his death by throwing himself from a rooftop at the climax of season 2 of the BBC TV show. Various theories have grown about how Sherlock reappeared at the end of the show apparently alive.
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Mother-in-Law Joke Comedian Les DawsonEnglish comedian, actor and writer, les Dawson remained popular on British television from his first appearances on a talent show in 1967 through to his 1993 death. Dawson specialized in Mother-in-Law jokes.
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Man, Myth or Monster: The Legend of Spring-Heeled JackThroughout the 19th century a devil like figure, who became known as Spring-Heeled Jack terrorized people in both the U.K. and U.S. Occasional sightings continued on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the 20th century.
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The Immortal or Charlatan Saint-GermainFrom the middle of the 18th century through to the latter part of the 20th century a charismatic figure, known as the Count of Saint-Germain has appeared in Europe. The Count has been described as both an immortal being and a charlatan.
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Athletics Legend Who Failed to Win Olympic GoldThe first athlete to run a mile in under four minutes, Britain’s Sir Roger Bannister competed at only one Olympic Games, where he failed to win a medal.