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The London Olympics: Embracing Diversity

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Last weekend, I found myself talking about the Olympics with my son, who has autism.  We talked about several events and athletes, but what really got his attention was the individual who runs on blades, Oscar Pistorius.  Since Jimmy competes … Continue reading →

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Restoring the Olympic Ideal

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

What is the Olympic ideal?  Is it countries competing with each other in various sports every four years?  That sounds pretty close to what we have now, but it is a far cry from what Pierre de Coubertin had in … Continue reading →

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