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10 Things You Should Know about Apolo Anton Ohno

Unless your computer, radio, and television have been turned off for the past two weeks, you have probably heard at least a little about Apolo Anton Ohno. Without a doubt, he has been one of the most celebrated Olympians in Vancouver this year. In case you don’t know a lot about this record breaking speed skater, here are 10 things you should know about Apolo: 10. Apolo’s father Yuki got him involved in sports at the age of 6 to keep him busy after school. As a tween, Apolo preferred swimming over speed skating and won the Washington state championship … Continue reading →

The Disneyfication of the Olympics

Thousands of people around the world cram into their local roads, to contribute to the joyous roar of the crowd as a runner pounds past, bearing a flickering flame above their heads. Athletes become celebrities, grinning at the world first from a podium amidst a colorful snowstorm of confetti, then from orange cereal boxes under the fluorescent glow of the grocery store. Today the Olympics are synonymous with fanfare. I’m sure we’ll be seeing plenty tonight at the opening ceremony in Vancouver. What few people know is that before the 1960 Winter Olympics, and Walt Disney’s involvement in them, the … Continue reading →

Are You Going to the Winter Olympics?

T-minus 14 days until the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Vancouver, British Columbia, is getting ready to shine in the international spotlight, but I won’t be there. Will you? As a broadcast journalist, I had the incredible opportunity to cover the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. However, I’ve never attended the Winter Games. It’s a travel dream of mine that I don’t know when will come true. Still, the dream is alive for more than 500 athletes and coaches, almost 11,000 members of the media and nearly 350,000 visitors, who are expected to descend upon the stunning city on the … Continue reading →

Taking Your Preschooler Skiing – What Equipment Do You Need?

I love cross country skiing. Considering that I live in the host city of the 2010 Winter Olympics where downhill skiing prevails, I am a bit of an oddball. I remember my first skiing experience – in Norway, a much more logical place for cross-country skiing. On rented skis, I stood at the top of a small hill, and with a gentle push I was off, hurtling downwards on a relatively steep slope, right towards the traffic on the road below. Needless to say, I exited that skiing experience rather quickly by bailing to the side of the ski hill. … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: August

Did you have a good month? We seem to have packed an entire summer’s worth of activities in this past month. Now, it seems, it is back to school and time to get ready for autumn. Still, it is nice to look back toward warm sands and wearing shorts even as we will soon be crunching leaves and taking out the sweaters. August 1st Getting Out Grass Stains With summer in full swing, chances are that your family has been playing outdoors quite a bit. And with all of that outdoor play comes the grass stains, especially if you are … Continue reading →

Actor Andrew Koenig Missing and Apolo Mystery Explained

The eyes of the world are focused on Vancouver as the winter Olympics are currently going on there, but some are looking towards Vancouver for another reason. Andrew Koenig, who had a reoccurring role in “Growing Pains, was in West Vancouver in early February visiting friends. The 41 year old actor missed his flight back to Calif. on Feb. 16 and was last seen by friends on Feb. 14. Koenig is the son of “Star Trek” star Walter “Chekov” Koenig. The Vancouver police issued a statement that said Koenig “had recently been despondent and his family and friends are concerned … Continue reading →

Celebrate on Ice with Disney

Ice skating was always a part of my life growing up. My brother and I were too uncoordinated to be good at going to rinks ourselves and succeed at much other than garnering a wide collection of bruises, but my mother loved watching ice skating. Any time a major competition aired, my mom would settle in to watch, and I would join her. As the years went by I developed an appreciation for the combination of artistry and athleticism that made up the sport. Our viewing also came with a healthy dose of awe for something we’d never be able … Continue reading →

Inspiring Excellence

What do you do to help inspire your preschooler? What do you want your preschooler to feel inspired by? I don’t often think about excellence when it comes to my daughter. Like all parents, I want her to be happy when she grows up, to be sure. I would also like her to make enough money to live a comfortable life. However, as a girl who was interested in science, I felt plenty pushed towards excellence as a child and I am reluctant to do much pushing. Yet here I am in the city that is hosting the Winter Olympics. … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola Goes Green

Coke is going green. No, not the drink itself, but the bottles. Coca-Cola announced that it will begin distributing Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, and Coke Zero in new greener “plantbottles.” The bottles, which were unveiled at the COP-15 conference, will, in part, contain material that is made from sugar cane and will be biodegradable. Those attending the Winter Olympics in Vancouver will get to try sodas and water in the plantbottles. It is estimated by the Pacific Institute that Coke’s traditional, petroleum based bottles use up to 17 million barrels of oil each year. The new plantbottles will leave a 12 … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st

As we all watch the raging path of the hurricane, we are praying for the safety of those affected. It seems like there have been so much weather phenomena making an impact recently. And, now one authority is predicting that this winter will see extreme cold. If you missed that post this week or any of the others, you can catch up on your reading right here. August 25th Home Week in Review: August 18th Through August 24th Has your home gotten back to normal now that the Olympics are over? With the Olympics and our recent summer vacation, it … Continue reading →