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London’s Olympic Medals: Traditional Meets Modern

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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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Is Charlotte Preparing to Host Future Olympic Games?

It’s nicknames include the “Queen City” and “The Hornet’s Nest.”  Should “Aspiring Olympic Host City” also be a new moniker?

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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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