The Science Behind Asafa Powell’s Speed - Documentary
The Science Behind Asafa Powell’s Speed - Documentary
The Jamaican Asafa Powell used to be the world’s fastest man on 100m with a time of 9.74. He was recently beaten by Usain Bolt that ran 9.72 on 100m. They will be competing this Friday August 15th at the Beijing Olympics. Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt and the American challenger Tyson Gay are going to […]
Going for Gold: Gymnastics
I somehow missed this book when it was first published in the run up to the Olympics. Going for Gold: The 2008 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Leave a comment if you have an opinion on it. Share This
Canada Dumps Sewage in the Sea
Canada flushes some 200 billion liters of raw sewage directly into natural waterways every year, from the St. Lawrence River to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean. One of the worst offenders is the city of Victoria, the picturesque capital of British Columbia, the province that is preparing to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
2008 Olympics: Women’s Prelims… Eight Afterthoughts
2008 Olympics: Women’s Prelims… Eight Afterthoughts
I decided, like Blythe over at the gymblog, to attempt to enjoy the Olympics old school-style and wait for the primetime coverage in the evenings, rather than reading all the spoilers online. It really is so much more fun to watch the action unfold as opposed to reading about it. I’ll admit that it was […]
Green.view: The conservation olympics
On being green when the world has the blues
IS THE Antarctic Treaty System helping to preserve biodiversity? What are the demands on groundwater in Azraq oasis in Jordan? How do the authorities of Parana state in Brazil control invasive species? The answer to all these questions, and many, many more could be found at the World Conservation Congress, which ends on October 14th in Barcelona, Spain.
The WCC is an Olympics of sorts for the world of biodiversity. Once every four years, champions of conservation from around the globe gather to show off their achievements, take stock of their peers and bask in a shared love of all creatures great and small. It is “the world’s largest and most important conservation event”, according to the International Union for the Conservation Nature, the network of conservation groups that organises it. …
Dara Torres inspires older women to get fit
Dara Torres inspires older women to get fit
Dara Torres, the oldest woman ever to make the U.S. Olympic swim team, is inspiring many middle-aged women to set goals and return to their fitness routines.
The Digital Photography Show #95: What Do Digital Camera Buyers Want, Anyway?
July 25, 2008 :On today’s show, Michael gives me a quiz about what digital camera buyers really want. Here’s his source article. We also talk about: China barring “professional cameras” at the Olympics. The new Micro 4/3 standard for digital cameras. A new technology for waterproofing electronics. Nik’s Silver Efex Pro, onOne Software’s FocalPoint, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom II and Apple Aperture. If you […]
Beijing Olympics Temporary Venues
Beijing Olympics Temporary Venues
Beijing Olympics Temporary Venues
Scientific American’s resident skeptic Michael Shermer writes about the doping scandals plaguing cycling, baseball and other sports, and he suggests how to curb those practices. Please ignore him. It would be a global tragedy if his meddling were to ruin the most eagerly awaited competitions of 2008.
No, not this summer’s Olympics. Those will of course be modestly fun demonstrations of physical prowess. The pursuit of true excellence is cruel and unforgiving, however, which is why devotees of the absolute best in athletic achievement instead turn to the quadrennial Hyper Games.
Let the Games Begin!
Scientific American’s resident skeptic Michael Shermer writes about the doping scandals plaguing cycling, baseball and other sports, and he suggests how to curb those practices. Please ignore him. It would be a global tragedy if his meddling were to ruin the most eagerly awaited competitions of 2008.
No, not this summer’s Olympics. Those will of course be modestly fun demonstrations of physical prowess. The pursuit of true excellence is cruel and unforgiving, however, which is why devotees of the absolute best in athletic achievement instead turn to the quadrennial Hyper Games.
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33yr-old gymnast Chusovitina - Torn Achilles
It’s true. I.G. confirms. Not such a surprise given that she blew the other Achilles about 10yrs ago. Oksana has competed explosive tumbling and vault at the highest international level through 5 Olympics. related posts: recovery from Achilles tendon tear Courtney Kupets - Achilles tendon tear another Achilles injury - Isabelle Severino Share This
Beijing Olympics
Beijing Olympics
Olympics Index page - Olympic Venues, tickets, medals
Green.view: The conservation olympics
On being green when the world has the blues
IS THE Antarctic Treaty System helping to preserve biodiversity? What are the demands on groundwater in Azraq oasis in Jordan? How do the authorities of Parana state in Brazil control invasive species? The answer to all these questions, and many, many more could be found at the World Conservation Congress, which ends on October 14th in Barcelona, Spain.
The WCC is an Olympics of sorts for the world of biodiversity. Once every four years, champions of conservation from around the globe gather to show off their achievements, take stock of their peers and bask in a shared love of all creatures great and small. It is “the world’s largest and most important conservation event”, according to the International Union for the Conservation Nature, the network of conservation groups that organises it. …
Beijing Olympics Press Center
Beijing Olympics Press Center
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Olympic Forest Park South Gate Station in Beijing China - Modern Architecture and Olympic Forest Park Station
Beijing opened the Olympic Branch subway line for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Chellsie Memmel is fine with waiting. Sure, she’d love to break into the top two in tonight’s final, which would guarantee herself a ticket to Beijing, but she’s fine with the fact that she probably won’t know for sure if she’s going to the Games until the conclusion of the final Selection Camp, which concludes July 20.
“I think it’s good,” she said of the drawn-out process. “I think it makes us work even harder and makes us be at the top of our game. We want to be our very best at the Selection Camp, and I think that’s good. The more competitions we have, the more practice we have before the Olympics.”
According to Memmel, the more time she has, the better. “I am trying to constantly improve and I do want to build up my ‘A’ scores a little bit more,” she said. “I think I can do it.”
2008 Olympics: Women’s Prelims… Eight Afterthoughts
2008 Olympics: Women’s Prelims… Eight Afterthoughts
I decided, like Blythe over at the gymblog, to attempt to enjoy the Olympics old school-style and wait for the primetime coverage in the evenings, rather than reading all the spoilers online. It really is so much more fun to watch the action unfold as opposed to reading about it. I’ll admit that it was […]
Olympic Forest Park South Gate Station in Beijing China - Modern Architecture and Olympic Forest Park Station
Beijing opened the Olympic Branch subway line for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Let the Games Begin!
Scientific American’s resident skeptic Michael Shermer writes about the doping scandals plaguing cycling, baseball and other sports, and he suggests how to curb those practices. Please ignore him. It would be a global tragedy if his meddling were to ruin the most eagerly awaited competitions of 2008.
No, not this summer’s Olympics. Those will of course be modestly fun demonstrations of physical prowess. The pursuit of true excellence is cruel and unforgiving, however, which is why devotees of the absolute best in athletic achievement instead turn to the quadrennial Hyper Games.
The Digital Photography Show #95: What Do Digital Camera Buyers Want, Anyway?
July 25, 2008 :On today’s show, Michael gives me a quiz about what digital camera buyers really want. Here’s his source article. We also talk about: China barring “professional cameras” at the Olympics. The new Micro 4/3 standard for digital cameras. A new technology for waterproofing electronics. Nik’s Silver Efex Pro, onOne Software’s FocalPoint, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom II and Apple Aperture. If you […]
Let the Games Begin!
Scientific American’s resident skeptic Michael Shermer writes about the doping scandals plaguing cycling, baseball and other sports, and he suggests how to curb those practices. Please ignore him. It would be a global tragedy if his meddling were to ruin the most eagerly awaited competitions of 2008.
No, not this summer’s Olympics. Those will of course be modestly fun demonstrations of physical prowess. The pursuit of true excellence is cruel and unforgiving, however, which is why devotees of the absolute best in athletic achievement instead turn to the quadrennial Hyper Games.
gymnast Takehiro Kashima retires
One of the great ones is hanging up the grips at age-28. The veteran Kashima has been one of Japan’s most graceful and successful gymnasts in recent history, with nine world and Olympic medals. At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, he helped secure Japan’s victory. In August, he helped Japan win the silver behind China at […]