Gemma Atkinson Nuts Feb 2008
Gemma Atkinson Nuts Feb 2008
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor
This photograph was taken of Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor (aka Turtle) during a press session at an AVP event. Both are exceptional athletes who remain at the top of their game on the court and off. During play they were driven and focused; however, between matches they spent time with fans and openly displayed their graciousness to the cheering crowds.
This week marks the opening weekend of AVP volleyball. Today, Kerri and Turtle won the women's AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open. The team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers successfully defended their men's title.
Founded in 1983, the AVP is made up of the best professional beach volleyball players in the world. It is the country's only pro beach volleyball tour and it has a cooperative relationship with USA Volleyball and the FIVB. AVP events are exciting and the players demonstrate amazing athletic prowess. You will be able to get up close to 2004 Athens Summer Olympics gold medalists Walsh and May-Treanor and bronze medalists Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs as well as other champions and future Olympic medalists.
The Beijing Summer Olympic games are just around the corner and will be held at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground from August 9-22, 2008. Be sure to support your AVP favorites in the games.
You can learn more about the AVP, beach volleyball or your favorite player by visiting its website at http://www.avp.com/. The AVP Crocs Tour runs now through the end of September.
Cub Scouts Prepare for U.S. Flag Retirement
The boys' seriousness and respect moved me. After taking the picture, I realized it displays a small cross section of our American society as well. Because it was low light, I used a very high ISO. The result was a bit grainy, so I used a dry brush effect on the original photograph. Most people like the effect and some friends and family have the photo matted and displayed in their offices and homes.
Before the ceremony, I did not know of the proper way to dispose of a worn U.S. flag. The U.S. Code at 4 USC Section 8(k) states, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." Section 8 of the U.S. Code also provides, "No disrespect should be shown to the flag." I found that many locations on the web discuss law and etiquette regarding the U.S. flag. If your flag is worn to the point of not being proper for display, I recommend that you deliver it to your local scout troop, local government or American Legion Post.
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