Millions of viewers of this summer’s Olympic games have asked themselves the following question: Is Chinese gymanst He Kexin really 16 years-old? This week, a blogger who calls himself Stryde Hax has unearthed documents that say He is under the requisite 16 years-old and is really 14. The International Olympic Committee, the group that originally […]
How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic Downturn
An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline.This phase basically marks the end of the period of growth in the business cycle. Economic downturns are characterized by decreased levels of consumer purchases (especially of durable goods) and, subsequently, reduced levels of production by […]
Boost For Physical Fitness
There is a bit of cheery news for busy executives desirous of keeping fit without engaging in physical exercise. Research conducted in the United States by the journal Cell, has paved the way for the production of two pills that could build muscle, increase stamina and burn fat. Ronald Evans, lead researcher from the Howard […]
It Takes a Village to Run the Olympics
Posted by Emily Coakley to findingDulcinea You can lead a horse to China… Transporting horses to Beijing for Olympic equestrian events and housing and feeding thousands of athletes are among the many challenges for those who handle the logistics. Long, expensive flights has made just getting to Beijing a hassle for some Olympians. And although […]
Golden Gift from Bindra in Olympics
08/11/08, Beijing Olympics, China, Today’s rising sun got good news for India in the Beijing Olympics when Abhinev Bindraa won 10m air-rifle competition the first ever Individual Olympics Gold medal for his Country. Nothing can be a bigger gift by a sportsman to give to his motherland just before 4 days of its […]
Mexican Congressman Flees the Country
Mexican Congressman David Figueroa is not sticking around to see if “three’s a charm.” Because in this instance, the lucky number three would be for his would-be assassins who finally scored after two attempts on his life. Cartel members who once targeted mainly competitors and members of law enforcement now routinely threaten government officials as […]
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