2012 Olympics - Medal table

2012 Olympics - Medal table (As of August 4th)

	●	●	●	total
1.   USA	24	11	13	48
2.   China	23	16	11	50
3.   Great Britain	11	7	8	26
4.   South Korea	9	2	5	16
5.   France	8	6	8	22
6.   Germany	5	9	6	20
7.   Italy	5	5	3	13
8.   North Korea	4	0	1	5
9.   Kazakhstan	4	0	0	4
10.   Russia	3	13	9	25
11.   South Africa	3	1	0	4
12.   New Zealand	3	0	4	7
13.   Japan	2	9	11	22
14.   Cuba	2	2	1	5
15.   Netherlands	2	1	3	6
16.   Hungary	2	1	2	5
17.   Poland	2	1	1	4
18.   Ukraine	2	0	4	6
19.   Australia	1	10	6	17
20.   Romania	1	4	2	7
21.   Canada	1	2	6	9
22.   Denmark	1	2	2	5
23.   Czech Republic	1	2	1	4
24.   Brazil	1	1	4	6
25.   Belarus	1	1	3	5
26.   Slovenia	1	0	2	3
27.   Ethiopia	1	0	0	1
27.   Georgia	1	0	0	1
27.   Lithuania	1	0	0	1
27.   Switzerland	1	0	0	1
27.   Venezuela	1	0	0	1
32.   Mexico	0	3	1	4
33.   Sweden	0	3	0	3
34.   Colombia	0	2	1	3
34.   Spain	0	2	1	3
36.   Slovakia	0	1	3	4
37.   India	0	1	2	3
38.   Belgium	0	1	1	2
38.   Indonesia	0	1	1	2
38.   Kenya	0	1	1	2
38.   Mongolia	0	1	1	2
38.   Norway	0	1	1	2
38.   Serbia	0	1	1	2
44.   Croatia	0	1	0	1
44.   Egypt	0	1	0	1
44.   Guatemala	0	1	0	1
44.   Thailand	0	1	0	1
44.   Taiwan	0	1	0	1
49.   Greece	0	0	2	2
50.   Azerbaijan	0	0	1	1
50.   Hong Kong	0	0	1	1
50.   Iran	0	0	1	1
50.   Moldova	0	0	1	1
50.   Qatar	0	0	1	1
50.   Singapore	0	0	1	1
50.   Uzbekistan	0	0	1	1

To Multiple Date or Not...?

Multiple Dating:

Is Dating More Than 

One Person At-A-Time... OK?

What exactly does it mean to "Date"? I think we all can pretty much agree that a date refers to an activity that two people share, with the intention of getting to know each other better, on a potentially romantic level.

 

The bigger question that arises from this is, is it okay to date more than one persons at a time?' or is there a golden rule to dating, where it should be just 'one'?.

Yes, everyone has their view; some say dating more that one person is "fun". 

I asked ten persons what they thought, 8 of them said they would prefer an exclusive dating arrangement, in other words; dating one person before moving to the next.  

Whether it be 1 person or 5, there are a few things one should consider:

1. Honesty is still the best policy. Be honest with your dates. Let all involved know "if" you are dating other people.  It is important to encourage openness and remember even though this may or may not sit well with the other person, You must give a person the choice, to remain apart of your dating circle.

2.  Many feel that dating multiples may lead them to "Mr. or Mrs. right" faster! This may be true but you must remember it is the quality, and not the quantity or your dates that predicts the success of it. 

3. Not everyone can multitask, I advise those dating more than one person to keep a schedule; as to not get dates and times confused. Dating multiple people definitely takes more energy and time. I had a conversation with a female who admitted she had to go on two dates in one night because her signals got crossed. 

4. It is said one of the greatest reasons for having more dates is that it gives one the opportunity to make comparisons; seeing what works with one and what doesn't work with the other. I agree, that would help in your elimination process but, remember not to limit yourself to just those dates. Because one may not work out does not mean the other is the right choice! Your final decision should be based on good, sound judgements and what it is you are looking for in a partner.

5. Dating is fun... you may find dating multiples- boosts your confidence, it may make you feel like a teenager again. All of that is fine, but you must remember that your goal at the end of each date is to get to know the person's likes, dislikes, compatibilities, personal background and if you two share the same ideals. Always stay focus on your goal.

Those are just a few tips for you to ponder on. Whatever you decide remember to relax, have fun. Do not feel pressured into anything!

The purpose of dating whether it be (one, two or five) is to weed out wrong dates and have a winner at the end of the process, don't be afraid to express your feelings to your dates. It is important to maintain mutual respect and honesty all the time. 

Hey, and if either doesn't work out,  Keep it moving! You will find the right one eventually.

Usher and Tameka: Saga Continues...

Tameka and Usher... At It Again!  

Just less that 2 weeks after Tameka Foster; Usher's estranged wife buried her son, Kile Glover, Tameka is expressing Usher's careless attitude displayed during the ordeal.

If you remember before the tragic accident that eventually took the life of little Kile; Usher and Tameka were going through a bitter custody battle over Usher's two sons. Due to the event Usher requested to have the hearing delayed, Tameka called his request a "transparent sham" and believes Usher was seeking to delay the hearing because he believes the judge will rule in favor of a grieving mother. 

According to reports Tameka claimed in recent court documents that during the 15 days Kile was on life support "Usher visited Kile in the hospital only once,” that contradicts the reports that he (Usher) kept vigil with Tameka during Kyle's hospitalization. 
She also says she requested that Usher send a tweet to his fans to solicit prayers for Kile, but that he sent a Twitpic of his breakfast instead. Tameka says Usher is only pretending to care for her deceased son and any actions otherwise are to impress the media.

The judge denied the postponement and the trial will resume on August 13th and wrap up soon after.

Wow! Can we all just get along? 
I do not wish to be the judge in this case, but I do hope that the ruling is based on facts and what's best for the kids involved. Will continue to up-to-date.

Start A Kiddie Garden

Kids + Gardening                        

Have you noticed children have a instinctive interest in mother nature? They love chasing butterflies, playing in mud, planting seeds, watching caterpillars and so on! 

Gardening teaches kids responsibility, encourages their interest in nature, and will give them the basic understanding of how the eco-system works. 

Why not start a small home garden with your kids this summer, you can grow green plants, beautiful flowering plants or let them begin growing their own food like fresh vegetables. 

Here are a few kid-friendly gardening tools and kits for your little budding green thumbs.

Toysmith Garden Tote With Tools - Toysmith 2284
Toysmith 2298 27-Inch Kid's Metal Leaf Rake With Hardwood Handle
Kid's Deluxe Gardener in Training Kit
Toysmith 2296 Kid's 3-Piece Garden Tool Set
Toysmith Garden Tote With Tools - Toysmith 2284

Radio Flyer Kid's Wheelbarrow
KID'S GARDENING GLOVES (Small) by Toysmith

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Kids' First Gardening Book: Fantastic Gardening Ideas for 5--12 Year Olds, from Growing Fruit and Vegetables and Having Fun with Flowers to Indoor and Outdoor Nature Projects

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