Category Archives: Olympic Fever
Pre-Olympics Buzz, Fanatic a Tad Overwhelmed
The Olympics are still about two months away (63 days, 7 hours, 07 minutes at the time I began to write this entry), but already the buzz and excitement are palpable–and not just in London. Eurovision may be happening this … Continue reading
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London 2012: Let the Fever Begin!
Can you hear it? If you stop what you’re doing, close your eyes, and listen, you can hear it! It’s the sound of thousands marching from across all corners of the globe–determined, focused–marching towards their destination. The destination is a … Continue reading
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A Modern Greek Tragedy: Greece’s Participation in 2012 Games in Jeopardy
Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds. -Sophocles The news released last week was shocking and disheartening. … Continue reading
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The Comeback Kid(s)
By making a comeback, I’m changing the attitude of people toward me. If I’d known that people would react so enthusiastically, I’d have done it years ago. – Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Spitz What is more exciting than an athlete’s … Continue reading
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