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The Daily Vine
Olympians Just Like You And Me
Submitted by Rae on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 12:30
Is it me or did the 2008 Summer Olympics seem more… hyped-up? This was one of the questions which was discussed during a lunch time conversation last weekend. To some, the opening ceremonies and media coverage of the events in the 2010 Winter Olympics felt underwhelming. Someone from the lunch conversation offered up a couple of possible reasons why. The first argued that those who participated in the winter games were a smaller subset of the affluent who could afford the expensive gear and access to snow and ice; that these games really only targeted that demographic. The second argument complimented the first, stating that the sporting events in the Winter Olympics were not relatable to the general public. Although I could see some validity in that person’s reasoning, a quick glimpse into the women’s figure skating event these past few days proves them wrong.
Social Networking Theory led to Saddam Hussein's capture
Submitted by Grace on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 12:30
Slate.com is featuring a five-part series on how the U.S. military captured the Iraqi dictator which you can read here. Apparently it took a fat man, a resourceful soldier and Facebook to pull it all off. I know it sounds a bit oversimplified, but essentially, with the leadership of Colonel Hickey (resourceful soldier). the military decided to shift their approach in searching for Saddam Hussein by taking into account his personal relationships, charting it out (ala Facebook) and then pinpointing a particular connection (the fat man) that eventually led them to him.
Olympian Hannah Teter Works Hard On And Off The Halfpipe
Submitted by Rae on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 12:30
The Olympic Games seem like the perfect place to tell tales of dreams that have come true. The media grabs onto Cinderella stories, seeking that inspirational angle that can be found in athletes who weren’t expected to win. Stories of athletes who had previously fallen and, against all odds, rose to the top during the games, grab headlines. These are the stories of hope and triumph which people cling to and celebrate. However, there was one story that took place off the ice that really caught my eye. Hannah Teter, 2006 Torino gold medalist and 2010 Vancouver silver medalist in the women’s halfpipe, is a philanthropist who donates entire paychecks to people in need.
There is more to Peru than Machu Picchu
Submitted by Grace on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 12:30
Last month, Peru was hit with torrential rains which triggered landslides that blocked the railway between Machu Picchu and the city of Cuzco. Known as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is a big tourist attraction. As a result, they had to close down the the trails and railways leading to the place. They even had to airlift stranded tourists and evacuate them along with the locals.
Another B-Word
Submitted by April on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:30
Brave
Be strong.
Take courage.
Don’t be intimidated…
Because God, your God, is striding ahead of you.
He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; He won’t leave you.
