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University of Wyoming Nordic Ski Club Heads to Turkey for World Games

University of Wyoming's Morgan Cropsey, left, of Casper, and Cara Noseworthy, Medford, N.J., both had high finishes for the Cowgirls' Nordic Ski club last weekend. They will lead the UW teams into the Winter World University Games in Turkey, beginning Wednesday. (Courtesy/University of Wyoming)

The University of Wyoming's Nordic ski program hasn't been a varsity sport since the early 1990s. That hasn't stopped UW from becoming a national power as a club sport; the men's and women's teams have won a combined nine United States Collegiate Ski Association national championships in the past seven years. Even with that success, UW coach Christi Boggs was surprised when she found out late last year that the Cowboys and Cowgirls had been selected to participate in the upcoming Winter World University Games, which begin Wednesday in Erzurum, Turkey.

January 25, 2011
Published in Travel

8th Turkish Festival to Take Place in Washington

The 8th Turkish Festival will take place in Washington, D.C. on October 3. The festival will be organized by American-Turkish Association DC and is expected to host 20,000 visitors. A total of 15,000 visitors --most of were U.S. citizens-- visited last year's festival.

October 1, 2010
Published in Travel

Martha Tours Istanbul and Cappadocia

Martha Stewart visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul

"Martha Stewart Show" was shot in Turkey upon initiatives by Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry Promotion Directorate General. On five days trip, Martha Stewart tours Istanbul, with stops at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the Spice Market, and ancient houses of worship. She explored the beauty and culture of Istanbul and shared her viewers at Marta Stewart Show on September 24th at Hallmark Channel.

September 24, 2010
Published in Travel

The Fastest and The Highest Dunk in The World

Turkish Airlines, the main sponsor of Turkey’s National Men's Basketball team and 2010 FIBA World Championship, gives its support with a TV commercial that sets a new world record with a sky-high dunk.