The Dragon And The Bird's Nest: The Clash Of Sport And Politics At The OlympicsBy:-Samantha Gilmartin
Though the Olympic Games kicked off in considerable splendour last week, the 29th games has been shrouded in a thick cloud of controversy ever since China was announced as the host. But with zero countries deciding to boycott the competition, we look at the conflict between the political and the sporting concerns that surround the Olympics.
Is It Just Celebrity Gossip or Truth?By:-Kristi Ambrose
So keep going online and look for your favorite star and the latest scandals, rumors or gossip. Some may be true and some may just be for our entertainment.
Congress Passes Bill to Educate Realtime-Certified Court ReportersBy:-Christine Harrell
The Senate and the House have passed a bill that will provide grants to educate court reporters specializing in realtime communication. These reporters will provide captioning for live television broadcasts, improving access for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Olympic Games Offer Powerful Diplomacy VenueBy:-Gerald Greene
The Olympic Games offer a powerful venue for effective diplomacy as many of the world's leaders are attending the games and it is relatively easy for the leaders to arrange informal discussions.
An End for the Budget Traveller?By:-Maxine Clarke
Escalating oil costs have seen airlines announce severe losses in profit. The news may not be a surprise to many, but who is likely to suffer most? As always, it seems to be the average customer who will miss out.
T. Boone Pickens Speaks Out On America's Energy CrisisBy:-Gerald Greene
America desperately needs leadership who will first of all admit that a serious energy problem exists and who will take massive steps to mobilize and organize the resources needed to reduce if not eliminate the dependency of America upon foreign oil.
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