1.   As Kwan emerged, the skating world underwent epic changes, and she has been the greatest beneficiary.

2.   As the skating world laments, in rhyme, Todd does not have a quad.

3.   After the long program, the skating world was engulfed in a debate about whether Kwan deserved to win over the mesmerizing Sasha Cohen.

4.   But Kwan came back in time to stun the skating world with her performances at the U.S. Nationals.

5.   Her ultimate happiness might not depend upon whether she wins the gold, but her final place in the skating world does.

6.   Just when the IOC seems to be trying to clean its own house, the skating world is facing one of the great disgraces in Olympic history.

7.   She also carries the expectations of the skating world.

8.   She regards you and everyone else in the female skating world as an impediment.

9.   So has the skating world turned in just a year.

10.   The Olympics are fast approaching, and the skating world is abuzz about Kwan and her attempt to win the gold medal.