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Tag: essay

On Olympic Aspirations

By Michael Coyle Posted on 12/02/2010 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with essay, helicopter, HETS, news, olympics, rescue
On Olympic Aspirations
Rescuing an Olympic Skier in 2010

Recounting my part in rescuing an Olympic Athlete during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics

On Expertise

By Michael Coyle Posted on 09/01/2010 Posted in Blog Entry, Essay Tagged with essay, opinion

I used to order just one drink at Starbucks: a grande, 4-shot, long americano. I ordered it every day, twice a day, for about 4 years. Once in the morning and once in the evening. I know this drink. I …

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