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Update - 2008 Summer Olympics Mens Basketball Qualifiers

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:49:13 -0400

The next week will be an exciting and very important one for basketball players in many countries of the world. That is because it is time to decide who the last 3 teams are that will participate in the Mens Basketball tournament in the Beijing Olympics. The remaining teams that will be completing for sports over the next week at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men in Athens Greece are Cameroon, Cape Verde, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Lebanon, Korea, Greece, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, and New Zealand.

American Dominance in the Beijing Olympics

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:10:16 -0400

A view at how the Americans will dominate in the upcoming Olympics. And how this has helped us in the economic and and business realm as well.

World Pyro Olympics

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:53:11 -0400

The World Pyro Olympics was held in the Philippines every Saturday of May. The final of the competition was held on the 31st which was called the Fellowship of Fire Display. It was participated by countries such as Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Venezuela.

Olympic Facts - 2008 Olympic Football Tournament

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:42:14 -0400

Can Argentina win the 2008 Olympic Football Tournament? Who would be the obvious favorites for the 2008 Beijing? How do you think Brazil will do at the Olympic Games? What do you know about Nigeria? How would you describe Honduras's qualifying campaign?

Usain Bolt to Seek Double Beijing Olympic Gold

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:40:02 -0400

After a thrilling 100m World Record last weekend, Jamaican Athlete Usain Bolt lets the world know that he will be doubling up in Beijing. Having always dreamed of taking Olympic Gold in the 200m, like his hero Michael Johnson, Bolt will now seek 100m Gold as well. This is all representative of his history of stellar performances.

Boycott of Beijing Games?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:59:44 -0400

Is it a good idea to boycott the 2008 Games? I don't think so.

Interesting Facts About Olympic Nations - Great Britain

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:01:01 -0400

John MacGregor (Scottish) invented the kayak /canoe. In 1865, he founded the Royal Canoe Club. Kayak made its debut at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin (Germany).

How Beijing Has Transformed Itself For the Olympic Games

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:44:37 -0400

History shows that one of the greatest honors any city can receive is to be selected as host for the Olympic Games. The selection is the result of a long process that can be as grueling and dramatic as much of the competition that takes place in the Olympics! Only after years of campaigning, promotion and considerable effort is a city finally chosen to host the Olympic Games.

Archery at the Olympics

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:47:31 -0400

Most of us know very little about archery competition, especially as it is done in the Olympics. Hopefully, this article will provide enough information to provide a more enjoyable experience while watching archery at the upcoming 2008 summer Olympics.

Olympics 2008, Sailing - Form Guide to the Olympic Medal Favourites

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:53:43 -0400

A look at the favourites for the medals in the 2008 Olympics sailing classes. Find out how the glamorous Yngling girls are expected to fare and see what Ben Ainslie needs to do to ensure Gold.

Interesting Facts About South Pacific's Sports

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:44:31 -0400

The Federation States of Micronesia sent 5 athletes to the 2004 Summer Olympics, which were held in Greece. The national team had athletes competing in three sports: athletics ( John Howard and Evangeleen Ikelap), swimming (Anderson Bonabart and Tracy Ann Route), weightlifting (Manuel Minginfel ). Minginfel was the flag bearer of the Micronesian Olympic delegation...

Transportation in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:43:00 -0400

It seems that everyone dreams of participating in the Olympic Games. As kids, athletes all over the world imagine themselves on the sports world's biggest stage, competing for glory while representing their countries and their families in friendly competition. For those of us who aren't able to compete at an Olympic level, the next best thing is to be able to attend the Olympic Games.

Will London 2012 Be The Green Olympics?

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:40:31 -0400

There is much talk about making London 2012 a truly green Olympics. How can this be achieved, could all the publicity be used to really focus our minds on how to create a greener society ?

Interesting Facts About Olympic Nations-Chile

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:01:47 -0400

Who was the first Latin American to compete in the Olympic Games? Answer: Luis Subercaseaux, who was born in Chile. What was the most number of medals won by Chile in a Pan American Games? Do you think Chile is the land of tennis? Of course it is.

Headline Makers at the Beijing Olympics - Dara Torres

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:08:57 -0400

Dara Torres is an American swimmer who remarkably, has been swimming competitively at Olympic level since 1984. Even without competing in the 1996 Atlanta games or the 2004 Athens Olympics, should she be at the Beijing games she will be the first Olympic swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games. If she swims in Beijing this summer, she will also be the oldest swimmer to ever compete at the Olympics. Dara Torres is 41 years old.

In the Shadow of Marion Jones

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:14:29 -0400

The fallout from the Marion Jones steroids scandal has been large and wide. Someone directly affected was Chryste Gaines, one of Jones' teammates on the bronze-medal winning United States 100-meter relay team at the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. It has been widely publicized that Jones was stripped of her medals and ordered by the United States Olympic Committee to return them. Chairman Peter Ueberroth then said that the rest of the team should also give their awards back, a gesture that would also hold symbolic value.

USA Basketball Team - Is it Going to Win the Gold Medals in 2008 Olympics?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:40:55 -0400

USA basketball team was an unstoppable force during the early and mid nineties but things have changed and its invincibility is now gone. 12 players who will represent the USA team are now announced and they have big tasks and expectations ahead. Can they prove themselves in the Olympics and grab the gold medals?

The Magic of the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:04:50 -0400

The opening ceremony of the summer Olympics is in my opinion if not that of any other person; one of the greatest spectacles on earth as it is one nation demonstrating through a city all that its culture has to offer that distinguishes it from any other. Dances, music, customs delight spectators both present at the place of the events and those who are receiving the image on their TV sets or perhaps computer screens.

Watch the China Olympics Online

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:28:32 -0400

A China Olympics may have occurred early in Chinese history. Sports in China may actually have started several millennia before. As a cradle of history and diverse culture, Chinese sport has unique features of its own.

Omega & Olympics

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:03:01 -0400

Omega has been the official timekeeper at 22 Olympic games. A partnership forged on the shared desire to record for future generations the valiant attempts of the young men and women of the world to go faster, higher and stronger.

Interesting Facts About Europe's Sports

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:17:03 -0400

Stella Walsh -Olympic champion- was not a sportswoman. Five decades later, an autopsy confirmed that Stella was a hermaphrodite. Under the flag of Poland, Stella (or Stanislawa Walasiewicz ) won a gold medal in the women's 100m at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles ( USA ). In the 1920s and 1930s, she lived and trained in Cleveland (Ohio, USA), but competed for Poland.

Get the Latest Updates For Beijing Olympics Here

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:52:41 -0400

The Secretary General of CPC or the Communist Party of China recently declared that the 2008 Beijing Olympics is ready. As all other preparations are nearing its final preparatory stages, the entire organizing team behind this tedious and time consuming work is congratulating one another for the great accomplishment that their respective committees had reached. Beijing, together with other co host cities is up and running.

Unknown Facts About Cuba's Athletes

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:55:18 -0500

What are some unknown facts about Cuba´s athletes? Who do you think is the greatest Cuban athlete of all time? Teófilo Stevenson or Mireya Luis Hernández? Exactly where was Rafael Emilio Fortún Chacón born? When did Ramón Fonst Segundo become Olympic champion?

Olympic Games - Facts & Figures

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:53:58 -0500

Where were the 1988 Olympics held? Who was the first Korean athlete to win an individual medal in any Summer Olympics? Who was Helmut Bellingrondt? Who was the first Arab woman to win an Olympic gold medal? Who was the first Turkish to win an Olympic gold medal? Here are some more interesting facts about Olympic Games.

Olympic Mascots - Guide to Who's Who

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:59:16 -0500

Olympic mascots - love 'em or hate 'em, you're sure to have a strong opinion. This brief look at the history of mascots in the Games includes the highlights and the lowlights, and considers just what message organizers are putting out there about their host city.

Facts About China's Sports

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:26:17 -0500

How many Chinese athletes competed in the Summer Olympics in 1992? Which runner won gold for China in Atlanta in 1996? How many Asian Games has China hosted? Who is Lang Ping? When and where was Liu Xiang born? How many Olympic gold medals did Li Ning win in 1984? At which sport was Fu Mingxia an Olympic champion?

What Is Special - Lessons Learned While Volunteering At The Olympics

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:38:14 -0500

While I was a volunteer at the "Special" Olympics, I learned that being called special is not always so encouraging. As a school teacher who has taught "Special" education classes, I am constantly challenged by the low self-esteem issues which are created through this unfortunate labeling.

London 2012 Olympics - The Games Go Green

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:14:26 -0500

In the year 2012, the eye of the world will be focussed on London, the host of the biggest international event on the planet. London plans to use the games to showcase green technology, eco-friendly living and sustainable policies, which it hopes will not only set the standard for future Olympics, but will lead to greener practices all over the world.

Tokyo Bid For The 2016 Olympic Games

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:03:37 -0500

Tokyo have made a bid for the 2016 Olympic Games, but is it a real bid or a cynical ploy by a Japanese politician to win an election?

London Stalling - The Olympic Opposition

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:12:43 -0500

Despite loud, raucous cheering when London won its Olympic bid, not everybody was happy. Anti-Olympic campaigners say that the games spell bad news for many Londoners.

Olympics Games - Football

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:57:30 -0400

This speaks about football at the Olympic Games. Here are some more interesting facts about football...

Fun Facts About Olympic Games

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:07:05 -0400

"Fun Facts About Olympics Games" speaks about Olympic Games in the 20th and 21st centuries. Here are some more interesting facts about Olympic Games.

Facts About Cuba's Sports

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:34:04 -0400

This article speaks about Olympic sports in Cuba. Cuba hosted the 2nd Baseball World Cup in 1939.The Cuban team won the championship, with Nicaragua second and the United States taking third...

Cuba - A Nation Of Olympic Slaves

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:19:30 -0400

Thousands of sports persons are now living like slaves in Cuba, an ex-Soviet colony in the past century. Under the dictatorship of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, Cuba is a hell for athletes. Like Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, Cuba is a "terrorist state" in the Third World...

Things You Should Know About The Olympics

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:27:47 -0400

Participating in the Olympic Games is a very special honor. The participants spend hours each day training and preparing for the games. They often have to move far from home to be close to Olympic training facilities. Qualifying for a spot on the Olympic team varies for each sport.

FACTS ABOUT OLYMPIC GAMES

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:57:15 -0400

"Facts About Olympic Games" speaks about he modern Olympics. Do you like Olympic Games? How much do you know about Olympics Games? There are refreshing surprises...

Interesting Facts About Olympic Athletes

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:56:42 -0400

"Interesting Facts About Olympic Athletes" speaks about sportsmen and sportswomen. Who is Anthony Conrad Nesty? There are refreshing surprises...

Fun Facts About Pan American Games

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:43:29 -0400

"Fun Facts About Pan American Games" speaks about Pan American Games in the 20th and 21st centuries. There are refreshing surprises...

Qualification Path for Fencing at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:31:15 -0400

Athletes are competing for a limited number of slots at the 2008 Olympic Fencing competition. This primer covers how athletes are chosen to compete at the 2008 Beijing fencing events. There are team and individual events to qualify for, weighted by world region.

Cuba - Olympic Sport And Dictatorship

Wed, 23 May 2007 07:22:50 -0400

To be frank this essay is a story about Olympic sport under the dictatorship of Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz. Under his dictatorial leadership, sports play an important part in the life of the Cuban Revolution since 1962.

Olympic Games And Olympic Truce

Sun, 13 May 2007 21:54:48 -0400

Olympic Games in Beijing 2008 will succeed the Athens Olympic Games. We all hope that next year, in the biggest country that has ever hosted these games, Olympic spirit will be promoted, people will be united and Olympic Truce will become again, after 2000 years, a reality!

How to Have a Complete Set of Atlanta Olympics Memorabilia

Mon, 07 May 2007 18:12:07 -0400

There are a lot of reasons why Atlanta Olympics proved to be one of the most memorable, not to mention controversial, events ever in Olympic history. Firstly, a number of people felt that Athens should have been awarded the right to host the Olympics because it was in their city that the modern phase of the event was born exactly one hundred years ago. The privilege nevertheless went to Atlanta in the end, and the city was able to raise as much as $1.8B from private funding and sales alone for the Olympics.

USA Basketball Team For 2008 Olympics

Tue, 01 May 2007 19:32:14 -0400

Finally after a lot of deliberation, the list of candidates for the USA basketball team for the 2008 Olympics was announced. Hopefully, this basketball team is all set to redeem itself after the poor show at the 2004 Olympics when USA won the bronze medal.

Olympics Themed Sports Party for the Family

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:31:45 -0400

In the summertime an Olympics themed party can be just the ticket to get your family active and moving rather than sitting in front of the television all day. You can use the idea of a party to get everyone interested and the Olympics theme to get everyone involved in some fun active sports. You can even set up a buffet table for in between the sports so the family can refresh themselves.

Sport And Third World - Cuba And Laos

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:06:10 -0400

"Sport and Third World:Cuba and Laos" is a comparative analysis of the sporting system in the Third World Socialist regimes as Cuba and the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Olympic Party Games for Sport Themed Events

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:41:10 -0400

Children love to play all different kinds of sports and they especially love the ones that are different than normal. You can plan an Olympic party game and take all the help that you can from your kids and plan the different games with them, after all its going to be a fun time for them and their friends.

The Highly Recommended Basic Safety Rules And Codes In Kayaking!

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:38:56 -0500

There are some basic recommendations that are mandatory if you must Kayak in the waters. These codes and recommendations are for the safety of every Kayaker. As a matter of fact if you do not learn them and apply them so well, you stand at a risk of loosing your life. This is due to the fact that Kayaking is a risky adventure that many Olympic athlete undergoes. To be fully competent and qualified, you must abide by these rules. What are these codes and rules?

Essential And Life Saving Safety Tips Highly Recommended In Kayaking!

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:13:47 -0500

In every endeavour that man engages himself, the issue of safety is an issue that should be highly imbibed. There should be no excuses as this can mean the loss of life when safety precautions are not honored. In the area of Kayaking, it is vital that every Kayaker should consider this as important as the art of Kayaking itself. No wonder the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has its rules concerning safety when it comes to Aviation matters.

Benefits Of London 2012 To Rural England

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:56:10 -0500

London 2012 will have numerous benefits to the city itself but there are also benefits being felt all over the U.K. This article examines these looking at in detail at the examples of what's happening in Shropshire.

Qatar Getting Ready - Eying the 2016 Olympics

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:21:25 -0500

Qatar, host of the 15th Asian held on Dec. 1-15, is progressively getting dressed up for the sporting event.

Perfecting Skills Needed To Win Your Competitors In Kayaking Racing!

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:41:52 -0500

Preparation is one aspect that defines a good performer in any human endeavour. In everything we do to better our lives such as sports competition, public talk, training and so on, preparation makes all the obvious difference.

Life Saving Maintenance Culture That Must Be Adopted By Every Kayaker!

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:05:50 -0500

Have you ever wondered why the experienced Kayakers always settle for an expensive equipment for all their sporting event? It is because they know that expensive equipments last longer and are high quality material that can withstand pressure, weather and some other destructive factors better than the inferior equipments. The Professional Kayakers are able to use this good equipments in manuevring and engaging themselves in different type of kayaking exercise such as Whitewater, coastal, blackwater and so on.

Highly Advised Safety precautions for Kayakers and Boat Riders!

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:21:02 -0500

One of the riskiest sporting adventure one can think of is Whitewater Kayaking. If you are Kayaking, special attention should be paid to safety, and precautions should be your watch word. To maximise your safety, you will need to practice very well before you start Kayaking. On few occasions, the Kayak may capsize. When this happens, the person who is paddling the Kayak is turned upside down while still stuck in the seat of the Kayak/Boat. On occasions like this, you will need to wear a floating gear to avoid drawning. It is also important that you do not panick as this will make you loose control of the situation and the consequences may be fatal.

The Importance Of Knowing Some Life Saving Strokes In Kayaking!

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:16:34 -0500

In Kayaking, sometimes unpredictable problem situation arises on the sea presenting a challenge even to a professional Kayaker. If you are very prepared, you should be able to battle this problem situation with your highly advanced Kayaking skills. These skills are the strokes that you have acquainted yourself with while you are on shore.

A Biography of Kurt Angle

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 22:59:32 -0500

Looking at the career of olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle following his recent release from World Wrestling Entertainment.

The Olympic Games � The History of The Olympic Games

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:06:46 -0400

Olympics or The Olympic Games is a multi-sports event which takes place once in four years and comprises of winter and summer games. It is an international event and almost all the countries in the globe participate in the games.

Olympics 2008 - Beijing Gaining Glamour

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:43:34 -0400

Beijing the capital of China is gaining glamour with its newly found glory after being chosen to host Olympics 2008. Preparations at all levels are already underway in full swing. Olympics and Sports fans are already making their travel plans to witness the grand opening and to stay to witness their favorite sport.

The Olympic Games and the Gathering of Nations

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:16:59 -0400

One of the greatest things that human civilizations do is to get together for the Olympic Games every four years. It builds global unity and gives nations a sense of belonging to the whole of humanity. More than that it gives nations there own National Identity on the World Stage and allows them to rejoice in the spirit of nationalism themselves.

The Thin Air Controversy

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:58:55 -0400

Is thin air just as dangerous as taking steroids or is it just a lot of hot air?

Winter Olympics Teaching Tips

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 11:21:01 -0400

Do you recognize the names Giant Slalom, Luge, and Curling? Yes? Then you must be ready for the Winter Olympics! Here are a few suggestions to make them more meaningful to your children: 1. Let each ...

Ontario Sports & Olympic Youth Academy (OOYA) Shape Our Leaders Beyond the 2010 Winter Olympics

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:00:43 -0400

The Ontario Olympic Youth Academy provides a perfect environment for your high school leaders to experience and consider sports management, education or coaching as a career. Witness to this 4-day workshop-format conference in Ottawa Canada proved these teenagers have the leadership and will to make a difference in their schools and their communities, all through the creation of sports and physical activity programs. All provinces should now be actively supporting this youth leadership forum.

Olympic History Tidbits: The Marriage of Two Great Athletes

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:31:23 -0400

If you are envious of great athletes, you'll be interested in the true story of the marriage of two great Olympic athletes. The dominant athlete of the 1968 Olympics was Vera Caslavska of Czechoslovakia who won 4 gold and two silver medal in gymnastics. Right after the closing Olympic ceremony in 1968, she married Joseph Odlizil, the 1964 Olympic silver medalist from Czechoslovakia in the 1500 meters. Their story is a sad one.

The Olympic Games Were Not Always So Friendly

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:08:56 -0400

The modern Olympics we see are often held up as a continuation of the first games. While the basic idea of sporting events is common to both, there is much that is different.

White Athletes Dominate Winter Olympics, So What?

Fri, 26 May 2006 22:59:02 -0400

Overkill regarding comments Winter Olympics are "too white." Racially insensitive. Would never be made of other groups.

Your Bad Olympic Experience

Mon, 22 May 2006 10:15:20 -0400

Are you having an enjoyable experience with the Winter Olympics? I'm glad for you, but what about curling and ice dancing? Why we should have more medals.

Winter Olympics is More About Spectacular Crashes Than the Actual Events

Sat, 13 May 2006 06:26:58 -0400

Over the past few days I have eagerly been watching the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, but it is not the sport that I have been looking forward to... it is the monstorous crashes.

The Olympic Games - A Brief (And Bizarre) History

Fri, 12 May 2006 19:34:00 -0400

The modern day Olympic games are a world-wide sensation second to none, thanks in no small part to the constant parade of scams and deceit. But see the bigger picture, through the eyes of its obscure and humorous past, and you will see that not much has changed.

Fishing To Be Added As Winter Olympic Event In 2010

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:58:47 -0400

Overlooked for the twentieth time, the world readies itself for the games of the XXIst Olympiad-when fishing is finally added as an Olympic event. Here are the details

Armchair Olympian

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:00:52 -0400

It was nice to watch something positive for a change and to delight in some truly amazing and generous acts.

Finding Accommodation for the Olympics

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:59:06 -0400

Discusses the problem of finding accommodation during the Olympics and suggests 3 ways of getting a better deal.

When to Wear Your Olympic Medal

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:35:28 -0500

Olympians should be proud of their medals. It can be confusing to a new medal winner as to when he or she should wear the medals won. Here are my guidelines.

Winter Olympics TV Coverage Far From Golden

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:31:45 -0500

Sports fans are not averse to watching Winter Olympics coverage, but trying to figure out NBC's television schedule has become a sport of Olympic proportions unto itself.

Winter Olympics: Ice Skating Pointers

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:05:57 -0500

Midori Ito in 1989 was the first woman to land a triple axel in a major ice skating championship (the Worlds). So what are triple jumps and what is a triple axel? Will Sasha Cohen land a quadruple in the Torino Winter Olympics? Hints on watching women's ice skating.

Aamodt and Kostelic Made Marks on Olympic History

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:42:40 -0500

Kjetil Andre Aamodt and Janica Kostelic made a mark on Olympic history on February 19th, setting records in Sestriere and San Sicario Fraiteve. Aamodt achieved his gold medal in the Alpine Super G, the veteran from Norway now has a total of eight Olympic medals, four gold, two silver and two bronze. Janica Kostelic is the first female Alpine skier to achieve four gold medals at the Olympic Winter Games.

More Than Double Standard for Winter Olympics Athletes

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:23:02 -0500

We are fed a daily diet of indiscretions and inappropriate behavior including felonies committed by both professional and college athletes. But now, we have a World Champion athlete, he mentions that he goes out and downs a few cool ones after his ski races and we are supposed to be shocked and outraged.

Follow the Olympic Torch Relay

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:30:46 -0500

The Olympic flame is one of the most important symbols of the Olympic Games. You can follow flame's journey from Olympia to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Along the way you can learn about Olympic history, geography, and mapping skills.

2006 Trends in Winter Olympics High Tech Equipment

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 19:42:44 -0500

In 2005 material scientists, wind tunnel researchers and the top human athletes around the world got together to better their teams in the ultimate contests of human will, strength of character and state-of-the-art equipment; The Olympic Games.

Olympic Track Training

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:46:34 -0500

For the Olympic Track and Field Competition the United States always faces challenges from other very competitive nations. Track and Field in Olympic History mean a lot for the United States and they show a sign of strength and honor of the individual.

Softball: Olympic Sport No Longer?

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:34:41 -0500

Softball has been around since a man named George Hancock first invented the game in 1887 in Chicago ...

Bruce Maguire Versus Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG)

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:20:19 -0400

A summary of the seminal case relating to Inaccessible Websites and Disability Discrimination Legislation.

In June 1999 Bruce Maguire lodged a complaint with the Human Rights & Equal Opportunities Commission under the Australian Disability Discrimination Act. His complaint was that he was being discriminated against because he could not access the contents of the Olympic Games website.

He won the case, but the Olympic Committee did not make the required changes, and subsequently he was awarded $20,000 dollars in compensation.

Summer Olympics 2008 Cities

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:54:01 -0400

The cities of Beijing and Qingdao will be hosts to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Get to know these 2 cities.

Gymnastics Olympic Champions From 1988-2004

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:51:19 -0400

A brief bio of the Gymnastics Olympic Champions From 1988-2004

Lemon Law - When You Need the Expert

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:57:35 -0400

Lemon law cases follow a certain sequence, as do most other legal matters. Roughly sixty five percent of the time a lemon law case never reaches the litigation stage. These cases are handled in what is called prelitigation. When it does reach litigation, this is usually when an expert is needed.

2004 Olympics and Yachting in Greece

Sat, 23 Apr 2005 18:16:00 -0400

Everybody knows that the Olympic Games are due to be held in Athens in 2004. Apart from the accepted consequences, positive and negative, for the city of Athens and Greece in general this sporting e...