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Tag: olympics

Olympics Provided Inspiration for Some, Motivation for Others

September 12, 2016December 9, 2017Jena Burne

There were moves that we practice on a daily basis being used to win Olympic medals in taekwondo. It was fascinating.

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Procrastination Destination: Pure Escape

August 18, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

It’s not Fall yet! Don’t look ahead to September and planning; take a break with this month’s Procrastination Destination.

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Olympic Foodie Family

August 12, 2016December 8, 2017Rebecca Angel1

Make the Olympics even more fun with food! Check out these delicious recipes for Brazilian food that your whole family can cook and enjoy.

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Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Animal Games’

August 11, 2016December 9, 2017Sophie Brown

The Animal Games is an imaginative card game that asks players to explain how various animals would compete, and win, in dozens of sporting activities.

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The Controversy Over Olympic Ring Tattoos

May 19, 2016December 9, 2017Judy Berna

For most people, having a tattoo is a meaningful thing. I don’t even have a tattoo (yet) but here I am writing yet another post about body ink, all because I stumbled upon a story that spoke to my heart, posted by an amputee friend on Facebook.

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Paralympics Drives New Technology

April 6, 2014November 23, 2017Judy Berna

Why are we still talking about the Paralympics, when they ended weeks ago? Because their influence will be felt for years to come.

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Why the ESPN Winter X Games (and the Olympics) Inspire This Mom

February 18, 2014November 24, 2017Judy Berna1

What do the WInter X Games and the Winter have in common, besides snow? Athletes with golden character.

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A Paralympic Primer: Where You Can Watch and Why You Should

August 31, 2012Judy Berna

The Paralympic Games started on Wednesday. As your resident one-legged lady I am here to fill you in on all the details as I watch these inspiring athletes.

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Oscar’s Big Run

August 5, 2012Judy Berna

It was a joy to me, and many other disabled people, to see our man Oscar run in the big show. His smile was seen around the world. And we were all smiling with him. But in less than a minute it was over.

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A Race With Prosthetics at the London Olympics

July 9, 2012Judy Berna

Once again Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, challenges able bodied runners, this time in the Olympics.

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Outdoor Summer Fun: 30 Ideas for Your Geeklets

June 7, 2012Laura Grace Weldon

30 ideas for active summer fun.

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