Comments on: Links – Looks can be Deceiving Edition

By: kitty

kitty — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:12:21 +0000

I think one of the things mentioned about those girls was missing teeth. Regardless how a girl looks, 16 year old has to have all adult teeth. That is unless some of these girls lost their teeth during training.

The main issue was that the female gymnasts peak at 14-16 on the average, and younger female gymnasts have the advantage of being fearless, lighter and more flexible. Historically, most famous female gymnasts won most medals at around 14. At least this is what I read, I like watching female gymnastics, but I am no expert. Oh, and having grown up in a communist country I know that anything can be printed on a document if the government wants it.

By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:51:19 +0000

Military flights can be a pain to get on at times. It gets even worse when you throw in a sand storm. I was stuck in Iraq for a week once trying to get out.

Have fun on your trip!

By: Nairobian

Nairobian — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:47:58 +0000

sometime backi did a post on what Chinese children have to go through inorder for them to be seasoned gymnasts in their later years! makes for good read you should check it out!

By: Solomon@ThingsI'mGratefulFor

Solomon@ThingsI'mGratefulFor — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:46:31 +0000

I was once in a spelling bee, aged 9. I was asked to spell “flame”. I was almost insulted that they thought I was so stupid. :lol:

By: The Digerati Life

The Digerati Life — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:59:35 +0000

I’m a great speller, but only if I’ve heard of the word before ;) . Those photos are really funny — I agree with you, I can’t believe those kids are those ages that they state.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:32:38 +0000

Oddly enough I was a spelling bee runner up in middle school. I had the word “extract” for the win and rattled off “e-x-t-a-c-t, extract.” Oops, left out the “r.” That’s what I get for being in a hurry!

Thanks for the mention, and safe travels on your return trip.