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Dozens of economists have replicated Baade's findings, and revealed similar results for what the sports industry calls "mega-events": Olympics, Super Bowls, NCAA tournaments and the like.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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Dozens of economists have replicated Baade's findings, and revealed similar results for what the sports industry calls "mega-events": Olympics, Super Bowls, NCAA tournaments and the like.
NPR Topics: News 2011
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He said that Silva's exit was inevitable but I don't think it will have any effect on the preparations for our two mega-events, the World Cup and the Olympics.
Brazil's sports minister, Orlando Silva, quits after corruption claims 2011
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So you get giant mega-events like Civil War and Secret Invasion and Infinite Crisis where nothing ends up changing permanently or happening.
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We created this company with the belief there was a need to create a campaigning and communications approach to sport – including bidding for these mega-events in a way that has integrity and is ethical.
Mike Lee: 'Football and athletics don't work as a combination' 2011
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But that's not a word used much by even the harshest critics of China's recent mega-events.
Jeffrey Wasserstrom: California Dreamin' at China's World's Fair Jeffrey Wasserstrom 2010
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We are inundated by self-help books, films, shows, infomercials, seminars, and mega-events promising happiness in just three easy steps.
Paul Allen: PBS' 'This Emotional Life': Paul Allen's Call For Emotional Health 2010
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We are inundated by self-help books, films, shows, infomercials, seminars, and mega-events promising happiness in just three easy steps.
PBS' 'This Emotional Life': Paul Allen's Call For Emotional Health 2010
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To understand the depth of Beck's shamelessness in orchestrating mega-events funded by appeals to patriotism to further his own fame, it's useful to revisit his 2003 "Rallies for America."
Alexander Zaitchik: Past is Prologue: Glenn Beck's "Rally for America" Redux 2010
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In the years since, athletes and leagues have gone from the lavish parties surrounding mega-events like the NBA and MLB All-Star Games to creating Days of Service, and tying in sponsors like Bank of America to assist in community projects in whatever city the game is being played in that particular year.
Joe Favorito: Will Athletes Answer the Bell For Haitian Relief? 2010
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