20 THINGS THAT ARE STATISTICALLY SAFER THAN YOU THINK The world can be a dangerous place, there’s no doubt about it. Some things, however, aren’t quite as dangerous as you may believe. Despite the hype of sensationalist media outlets, these 20 activities are, from a statistical standpoint, not nearly as treacherous as many believe them to be. Taking the Elevator – Fear of enclosed spaces and a fundamental distrust of the mechanisms causes many people to forgo the elevator in … [Read more...]
London 2012 closed, onward to the Paralympics Games – AUG 29 !!!
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
London's closing ceremony The Games of the XXX Olympiad have come to a close, the last of the medals handed out, and all that's left is to celebrate the past 16 days of sport with one spectacular show. International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge declared the London 2012 Olympic Games 'happy and glorious' as the spectacular Closing Ceremony brought the curtain down on the Games. The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques … [Read more...]
WOMEN in The Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada August 4 -12
August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Montreal ROGERS CUP WOMEN PLAYERS 2012 Tournament Schedule Session Date Schedule Subject to change Start time (Centre Court) Start Time (National Bank Court) 0 Saturday, August 4 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1 Sunday, August 5 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2 Monday, August 6 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 6 Legends Night 7:00 p.m. 3 Tuesday, August 7 Matinee 1st round 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 4 Tuesday, August 7 Evening 1st round 6:00 p.m. 7:30 … [Read more...]
What is the significance of the Olympics?
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the kick-off of the Olympics this last weekend, there have been dramatically varying reactions to the significance of the games and, in particular, how that relates to culture and politics in the United States. One typical reaction to the Olympics is the blindly patriotic one. Many Americans have a tendency to view the Olympics as a stage for the United State to boast its supposed superiority. Of course, this is a very narrow way to view both the games and the place of the United States … [Read more...]
Lakshmi Puri, ‘Women in the World of Sports’
February 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Women in the World of Sports Speech delivered by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri at the panel discussion on “Leadership Views on Women in the World of Sports,” at the 5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport, Los Angeles, 17 February 2012. Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning to all of you. I would like to join other panellists in thanking the International Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee, and the Southern California … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Pamper YOU… @ Kristie Tamsevicius !
December 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
Why am I doing this? I just feel like I can't focus today! I feel like I'm not enjoying my job like I used to. What's the matter with me? I NEED A BREAK!!!! ... all work and no play makes Jackie a dull Gal! When you are CEO, head nurse, mommy, head of janitorial services, and chief crafts coordinator, life can leave you a little weary sometimes. As a business owner YOU are your most valuable resource, so it makes sense to take care of yourself! When you start … [Read more...]
