Beijing-Olympics

Olympic Life Lessons: Go For Your Personal Gold

March 2, 2010 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

March 2, 2010 Do you miss the Olympics already? I know I do, as it’s one of the rare times I tune in to the tube regularly to witness the spectacle, the quests, the rivalries and glitches that define drama in life’s own reality TV show...I mean, really. You can’t get more ‘central casting’ than this… ...Wholesome looking athletes, intriguing back-story baggage, triumphant … [Read more...]

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When Art Meets Earth: Wyland’s Ocean Murals Inspire Kids to Care

April 23, 2009 by Amy Jussel 18 Comments

April 23, 2009 Wyland unveiled his latest original art at the world premiere of Disneynature's Earth where it will remain on display through May at the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. Mind you, few kids think of art as media, much less a distribution channel to evoke a sea change of dedication to the planet or any cause. Truth is, public art has the ability to … [Read more...]

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8-8-08 Beijing Olympics: Using New Media With Decorum

August 8, 2008 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

My eco-minded ‘one world, one dream' brother was married on 8-8-88 at 8:08, and though he’s not Chinese, he’s well aware that many people in China believe in the good fortune of number eight, “ba” as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. So Happy 20th Anniversary today Mark & Deb! Here's to joyous days! If today’s 8-8-08 at 8:08 … [Read more...]

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Beijing Olympics: Will Youth Tune In, Opt Out, or Turn On?

August 6, 2008 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

Talk about ‘Good Will Hunting’… If I were a PR person handling the athlete/activist bounce out of Joey Cheek, I’d be mumbling to myself with my head in my hands about now. Just as the world was struggling to ‘turn the other cheek’ and embrace the Olympic Oath in the name of global good will, the Chinese embassy tosses outspoken … [Read more...]

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Using Media to Inspire All Ages: Lia Neal to Dara Torres

July 7, 2008 by Amy Jussel 6 Comments

Aug. 12, 2016 Friday Flashback as we add fresh 2016 context to this fabulous photo of two historic moments: Simone Manuel's gold medal win as the first African-American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in swimming, and Lia Neal's bronze medal in the 2012 400m relay, marking her own historic career first, followed up in 2016 with a SILVER medal in the same event. … [Read more...]

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