Kristi Yamaguchi

Stars Align for Healing at Jane Seymour's "Open Hearts" Event

Cassandra M. Bellantoni | Posted 05.03.2012

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Cassandra M. Bellantoni

Jane Seymour was the picture of beauty, grace and kindness as she spoke passionately about rising above hatred and bitterness to do something meaningful for others.

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FIgure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Becomes Best-Selling Children's Author

phillyburbs.com | Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi Turns Best | Posted 05.30.2011

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Childhood reading is so important. I still vividly remember the first book I ever read, and many of the stories from my younger years have stayed wit...

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Lemons Into Lemonade With the Skater Sasha Cohen

James M. Clash | Posted 05.25.2011

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James M. Clash

Sometimes catastrophe is the perfect catalyst for making lemonade from lemons. Such was the case when I skated with 2006 Torino Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen.

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Faces of America: The Yamaguchi Story -- How an Immigrant Farmer Paved the Way for Success

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Tatsuichi Yamaguchi did not have the option to do anything else with his life -- all he knew was farming. But he refused to be broken by his experience, and he paved the way for his children's and his grandchildren's success.

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Scott Hamilton Skating Again: RETURN To Ice Provides Inspiration For Thanksgiving Special (VIDEO)

Posted 11.17.2011

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Scott Hamilton, world-renowned figure skater and Olympic Gold Medalist, is back on the ice this month after more than five years without skating due t...

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"Dancing With The Stars" Crowns Gold-Medal Winner

AP | SANDY COHEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new...

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Though it's Hard to See Her as the Underdog Breaking a Curse, Kristi Yamaguchi Justly Won Dancing With the Stars

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tonya Plank

I said at the beginning of the season that Kristi Yamaguchi was the best contestant ever to be on the Dancing With the Stars, and last night she rightly won.

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Cristian Soldiers On and Makes Dancing With the Stars Top 5

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tonya Plank

So, Cristian is going to continue despite his need for surgery. It's a brave decision, and shows how popular and respected this dance show has become.

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Dancing With the Stars: The Musical Mambo Gets Marlee Matlin Booted (and Shannon Elizabeth Hangs On)

Tonya Plank | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tonya Plank

I would have liked to hear Marlee's perspective on her difficulties. We heard the judges say everything looked "forced," but Mambo is impossible without being able to hear the music.

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Matlin on `Dancing With the Stars'

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — Priscilla Presley, Kristi Yamaguchi and Marlee Matlin are catching dance fever. They are among the dozen celebrities who will com...

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