History of the Olympics...The Olympics are a tradition that has been carried on since thefirst ancient athletic competition was held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC. At the ancient Olympics, the city-states of Greece sent their f...Kerri Walsh, Olympic Beach Volleyball Player... Kerri Walsh is on her way to becoming the best female beach volleyball player of all time after a professional career spanning only seven years. She is a two-time AVP MVP and part of the Tour's Team...Katie Hoff...Katie Hoff is a formidable contender in multiple events for the 2008 Olympic Games and is on her way toward being one of the most decorated swimmers in her sport. Her strongest events are the 200 and ...Brothers in Beijing...Even if you’re not a sports fanatic, you’ll want to watch this summer’s Olympic Games in Beijing. Not only can you get a daily dose of patriotism by cheering for the home teams, but ...Staycations...Rising food and gas prices and a floundering economy are making weekend getaways more difficult. If you can’t leave your city, enjoy a staycation instead. Become a tourist in your hometown, ta...Friday Shoe History Corner: Olympic Shoes...In honor of the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I thought it might be fun to cover some of the shoes worn during past and future Olympics games.
Worn during the Tokyo Olympic games in ...Total Solar Eclipse an Omen?...[...]...Gotta See This: Finding the Olympic Spirit in Atlanta, Ga....As the world prepares to watch the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, visitors to the Atlanta History Center can experience the Olympic spirit by touring the Centennial Olympic Games Museum.
Housed in a 2...President Bush - "Passport Denied"...After waking up this morning and watching the international news groups poking fun at Bush and his silly comments, I couldn't help but wonder - "Is it possible to revoke or deny Bushs passport?" If n...Big Up Jamaica!...Do you have Olympic fever? I do! I’ve been glued to my TV all weekend. Wasn’t that women’s 100 meter race AMAZING?
In case you missed it, Jamaica just made Olympics history! Adorabl...
