The Summer Olympics in London were amazing, and now it’s time for a new group of stellar and inspiring athletes to take the stage for the Paralympics. I admit, I was not familiar with the breadth and scope of the Paralympics until I interviewed three athletes this summer who were preparing for their London calling. They […]
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Since landing in London, two themes have been articulated in signs and in the ceremonies. The first: Faster, Higher, Stronger. Whether watching on television at home, in a pub, or online, or in person, the Olympics have been jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, breathtaking and over the-top magnificent. The second theme: Inspire a Generation. Various BBC reports explored the Olympic theme
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The British are thrilled with their Gold Rush… a phenomenal display of excellence indeed. But, one of the big topics a-buzz is the USA’s Men’s basketball team. The sport is played in many countries, but with the internet and ways to tune in to American sports coverage year round — and especially watching them out-perform
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Cameras of every variety, technology, size and shape are everywhere here in London for the Olympics. iPhones, Blackberries or other smart phones, pocket digital cameras, Go Pros, or gear with bigger lenses are flashing or clicking nearly non-stop. They are documenting moments for countless thousands at or around the games; images that will be a
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Here you go… 5 players and Coach K. Go Team USA! LeBron James Kobe Bryant Kevin Durant James Harden Carmelo Anthony Coach K — Mike Krzyewski
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Friday morning, riding a quiet Light Rail train with my friend Laurene, we sat across from two very tall men in their red and yellow team uniforms wearing official Olympics badges. They looked like athletes, so I started a conversation. “Where are you from?” “Tunisia.”And what sport? “Volleyball,” they said in fairly thick accents. “Have
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Thursday August 2nd was a day of figuring out technology — again. Thank goodness there’s an Apple Store in several parts of London. A 3pm class at the store in Oxford Circus turned into a 4-hour session of how to edit and short-cuts for me, because the editing process is not my forte. For 15
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The ticket said 9:30. Volleyball. Earls Court. I had the best intentions to be there for the start, but exhasuted from the day before, checking emails, and eating breakfast put me behind. That delay equated to no crowds, and no lines; I was in between big activities for Olympic spectator and London morning Tube traffic.
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While all the main action is happening in the main venues and around the London area, I learned the U.S. had a training center for several teams who need to train, practice and have sports treatments prior to their competitions. Emily Cox, from the Olympic Training in Chula Vista, is also the media relations coordinator
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Hello… my journal for Monday, Day 4, is a litte different. For the details leading up to a very special day, please read the latest story I wrote for NBC San Diego http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Jane-Mitchell-Reports-from-London-164131596.html (or read it after the videos.) To expand on that, here are tw0 interviews: the first with the man from Belgium, then one of
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