Palau, Micronesia, is one of the 7 Underwater Wonders of the World, and is now bolstering that status by creating the world’ first officially-recognized shark sanctuary.  The hope is to protect great hammerheads, leopard sharks, oceanic white tip sharks, and more than 130 other species who are considered endangered or vulnerable, and fighting against extinction.
The result of this sanctuary is an end to all commercial shark fishing in the surrounding area, giving the creatures about 237,000 square miles of ocean in which to live and breed.  Accompanying the ban on shark fishing in these waters, Macau President Toribiong has asked …read more

The Olympics are looming overhead and we’re gearing up our Tivo’s for the fabulous summer events.  Some of us are packing our bags to head to China but most of us are still enjoying our long summer days.
Have you done your research on some of the most famous Olympic athletes?
Greg Louganis was adopted in 1960 by Peter and Frances Louganis. He competed in the 1976 Olympics (winning a silver medal) and the 1984 Olympics (winning the gold medal in the platform and the springboard). In 1988 he won gold again in the platform and springboard dive.