Winter weather

From http://www.boston.com Here in the northern hemisphere spring is but a rumor. Record snowfalls have taxed budgets and patience, and slowed transit from planes to pedestrians. Not that some aren’t enjoying the abundance, as winter sports play out on beautiful … Continue reading →

The 2012 Summer Paralympics

From http://www.theatlantic.com As the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games reach day 7, an estimated 4,200 athletes representing 167 countries are now competing in London. Competitions have already taken place in cycling, sailing, track and field, swimming, archery, and many more. The … Continue reading →

Paralympics 2012

From http://www.boston.com Competing at many of the same London venues as participants in the summer Olympics, more than 4,000 athletes from 164 nations are taking part in the Paralympic Games. The athletes compete in 20 sports that have various classifications, … Continue reading →

More photos of the London 2012 Olympic Games from a different angle

From http://www.telegraph.co.uk 1. Danell Leyva of the US competes in the men’s gymnastics horizontal bar finalPicture: REUTERS/Mike Blake 2. Russia’s Alexandra Patskevich, Svetlana Romashina, Anzhelika Timanina, Daria Korobova, Elvira Khasyanova, Anastasia Davydova, Maria Gromova and Natalia Ishchenko compete in the … Continue reading →

London 2012: The Closing Ceremony

From http://www.theatlantic.com Last night in London, thousands of fans gathered in Olympic Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 games. The spectacular show kicked off with fireworks and rolled into a series of performances by British pop stars from … Continue reading →

2012 London Olympics: The Final Week

From http://www.theatlantic.com The 2012 Summer Olympics come to their conclusion this weekend, and the 10,000 athletes from 200 national Olympic committees around the globe who have gathered in London for the 17-day event will soon be returning home. Collected here … Continue reading →

London 2012 Olympics: Winning moments

From http://www.boston.com They can come from any time during competition or the second a medal is won. Here’s an updated look at Olympians in winning moments as the Games head to their conclusion this Sunday in London. — Lloyd Young … Continue reading →

Action from Day London 2012 Olympic

From http://www.london2012.com 1. Han Soonchul (in blue) celebrates his victory over Fazliddin Gaibnazarov Han Soonchul of Republic of Korea (left) celebrates his win over Fazliddin Gaibnazarov of Uzbekistan during the men’s Light (60kg) Boxing on Day 10 of the London … Continue reading →

Then and now: London 1948 and London 2012

From http://www.london2012.com 1. 2. Athletes surround the Flame at the London 2012 Opening Ceremony Athletes from all corners of the world witness the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron at the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. 3. London 1948 Olympic … Continue reading →

2012 London Olympics: The First 9 Days

From http://www.theatlantic.com More than 10,000 athletes from 200 national Olympic committees around the globe have gathered in London for the 17-day 2012 Summer Olympic Games. So far, dozens of Olympic and world records have already been broken and more than … Continue reading →

London 2012 Olympics: One week in

From http://www.boston.com The London 2012 Summer Olympics enter their second week. Eight thousand two hundred and fifty seven images flowed into our system today from Reuters, AFP, Getty and The Associated Press (and it’s only mid-afternoon), yet they represent only … Continue reading →

London 2012 Olympics (Update 08-02-2012)

From http://www.boston.com (NOTE: New images start at #56) 56 Players try to catch the ball during the Women’s preliminary round group B basketball match of the London 2012 Olympic Games Australia vs Brazil on Aug. 1, 2012. Australia won 67 … Continue reading →

London 2012 Olympics

From http://www.boston.com The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad (and known informally as London 2012) are in full swing in London, United Kingdom. Around 10,500 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (the group responsible for … Continue reading →

London 2012 Olympics Stamps

From http://www.beautifullife.info Hat-Trick have designed a set of four postage stamps to mark the start of the London 2012 Olympics. The stamps feature iconic London landmarks blended with Olympic sports to celebrate both the sport and the landmarks of London … Continue reading →

Olympics 2012: Athletes in training

From http://www.boston.com   In just over a week, the years, months, days, and minutes athletes have spent training will be put on display. The 10,000 competitors who will be vying for medals in 26 different sports have begun arriving in … Continue reading →

The Running of the Bulls 2012

From http://www.theatlantic.com Every year, the Festival of San Fermin attracts thousands of visitors to Pamplona, Spain. Lasting nine days, the festival kicks off with massive crowds at the Chupinazo in Pamplona town square, followed by a carnival, fireworks, many bullfights, … Continue reading →