Ross: The biggest challenge an owner of any sports team in any league is knowing that the fan experience at home, watching it on TV, is probably a better experience today than it is going there live.

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It is widely believed the German focus on intiatives such as fan parks and public viewing areas for the matches enhanced the family-friendly feel of the event.

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Although it is unlikely that such political activity could have a significant effect on the average fan, in these sensitive economic times, these are considerations that sports industry leaders must take into account before making such contributions.

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The NHL is counting on it because no league is more dependent on its core fan base than hockey.

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But, though Rowling knows a lot of money is riding on the success of the movie, she plans to enjoy it like any other Harry Potter fan.

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If you're a fan of TV and want a better way to watch it on the go, Aereo is a pleasure.

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Most fan fiction is published on the Internet (see fanfiction.net), and it's usually preceded by disclaimers noting that the writer is using characters or settings from someone else's work.

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The art may appear on any writing surface even the rocky walls of cliffs but it is especially common on letters, scrolls, works of literature and fan coverings.

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