The scene is one of pageantry, excitement and magnetic attraction. Thousands are in the stands shouting, ringing bells, making noise any way they can. With gloved hands waving, banners flying, flags swaying, the long parade of faces reflecting the kaleidoscope of the human experience, they file purposefully into the stadium. Their smiles gleam with joy, pride and a sense of achievement. Every four years this scene is played out as the world comes together to celebrate and share in the joy and pride of human athletic prowess. In about a year, we will all gather around our television sets excitedly watching the athletes march in the opening ceremony in Torino, Italy and for the next two weeks we will watch with keen interest as they slide, skate and dance on ice. We will be glued to our sets, entertained and mesmerized, motivated and inspired, celebrating with the victors and empathizing with those who failed to make it on the medal podium. What is it that makes us so enamored with the Olympic Games? Is it nationalistic fervor, passionate patriotism or love of competition?

I believe its all these things and more. When Pierre de Coubertin founded the modern Olympics one of his goals was to foster athletic excellence. As athletes compete in the sporting arena, displaying their vast array of athletic talent and prowess, we will no doubt be impressed with the ease and grace with which they perform such difficult maneuvers. I think our love affair stems from a connection we make with them on a deeper level. They have achieved and are displaying excellence in one area of their lives and deep down each and every one of us knows that we do have greatness and the capacity for excellence inside us...

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Hot Jobs for 2005
Sometimes jobs with the highest pay aren’t the ones with the highest demand. On the other hand, some jobs have above average salaries and are in high demand. What these articles don’t say is how to actually get them. What are the educational requirements? Do I need previous job experience? Will any of my previous education carry over? Over the next few months we’ll discuss these employment opportunities, the educational requirements and how to assess which career could be best for you. This article will provide a summary of this years top jobs with a future.

2005 – 2012 Hot Job Median Incomes
Healthcare Jobs Nursing – RN $48,090       LPN $31,440 Radiology Technician - $38,970 Finance Administration - $73,340		Computer / Technical Jobs Technical Support / Help       Desk Specialists -$39,100 Network Administration - $54,810 Security Specialists - $51,000
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