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The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games were declared open on Friday by Canadian governor general Michaelle Jean. The Games will see some 2,500 athletes from 82 nations compete from February 12-28. Vancouver is the warmest city ever to host the Winter Olympic Games and  in February 2010 is going to be even balmier than usual, [...]

The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival was established in 1985. Harbin is the capital city of the Heilongjiang Province which is the most north-easterly part of China and borders Russia. During the long cold winter months the temperature can drop down to as low as -22°F (-30°C).  Subsequently, the ‘Ice City’ of Harbin is recognized [...]