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Optimism or Confidence?

I saw this quote from Muhammad Ali while I was in SportsClips today. I thought I’d share it.

• Connecting the Classroom and Outside World
• Suggested Reading for 03/29/2008
• Real Life Twitter
• Bill Nye: Just Wash Your Hands [Video]

Hope for the Most Needy Kids

The Gainesville coach saw Hogan, grabbed him hard by the shoulders and said, “You’ll never know what your people did for these kids tonight. You’ll never, ever know.” (Source)

Take the time to read this entire article. You’ll thank me.

• Being a Friend to the Widowed
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• If I Had My Child to Raise over Again
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Preparing for the Olympics

I LOVE the Olympics!!! The Games typically bring life around our home to a standstill for the fortnight. With the opening ceremonies less than 24 hours away I decided to take a crash-course in all-things Beijing 2008. Here are a few of my favorite finds.

Lost Boy to Carry U.S. Flag in Opening Ceremony – Read this…you’ll thank me.

Top U.S. Athletes to Watch at Beijing Games – Eric Adelson states that “these Olympics will be remembered for what Phelps does — no matter what he does.” I think it is likely that we’ll find this to be a true statement and I think it’s a cleverly penned phrase.

Hold on to Your Medals – Pat Forde’s column is informative and funny with a surprise ending.

• Being a Friend to the Widowed
• Feed the Hungry
• An Inspirational Olympic Story You May Have Missed
• Intelligent Humor