When it was announced that Joe Biden was chosen to be Barack Obama’s running mate, my reaction was, “Who?”. So, naturally, I researched the man. Here are 10 facts that I found out about Joe:
1. Joe is a Delaware senator, since 1972.
2. Joe was born and raised in Delaware. Joe graduated from University of [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Olympic Inspiration
Posted in 2008 Olympics, Sports, tagged 2008 Olympics, 200m Dash, 5000m Run, Abdi Said Ibrahim, Beijing Olympics, Conflict, Inspiration, Olympic Track and Field, Olympics, Samia Yusuf Omar, Somalia, War torn Country, Women in Sports on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As the 2008 Olympics come to an end, I leave you the inspirational stories of Samia Yusuf Omar and Abdi Said Ibrahim. The only athletes sent by Somalia to the Beijing games came dead last in their events, but the fact that they were there to run speak volumes about their strength and determination. It [...]
What’s going on?
Posted in 2008 Olympics, Sports, tagged 2008 Olympics, Beijing Olympics, Angel Matos, Ara Abrahamian, Cuba, Sweden, Taekwondo, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Cheating, Sore Losers, Fair Play, Sportmanship, Professional Athletes, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Olympic Controversy, Steven Lopez on August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now, I’m not saying that Ara Abrahamian, the Swedish wrestler, was justified for throwing down his medal, and I certainly denounce Angel Matos’ reaction to being disqualified, but everytime I look up to read about the Olympics I see someone protesting and acting out. Why is that? Either these athletes are redifining the concept of [...]
