( ISSUE FIFTY-NINE : COMING SOON TO A PUB NEAR YOU )

[KENDALL CALDWELL]

DEC 29, 2007

7 KNUTS

FOUR MORE YEARS

While we're all caught up in our own lives, maybe we should take a second to look outside our little wizarding bubble and to the muggle world.

Every two years, one of the biggest events in the world happens (actually it is considered a mega-event but let not get into the logistics here shall we?). Sometimes, wizardkind can forget about the Olympics, since it is largely dominated by muggle athletes. Quidditch is obviously, though a bit sadly, not considered a sport but that doesn't mean that wizards can't watch and participate! In fact, a few of this year athletes hail from magical backgrounds.

The Beijing Olympics coming up this summer promise to be both exhilarating and nail-biting. Flipping gymnasts, fish like swimmers and graceful pole vaulters will grace the televisions across the world. If you don't know what a television is, go to your nearest pub because they're likely to have one and you can have a pint while you're at it. Just don't try to apparate to Beijing. Last time someone tried to apparate halfway accross the world for such an event ended up with a nasty splinching accident. But I won't name names.

China, Russia, the United States and our very own Great Britain are expected to be top medalists. Personally, I'm hoping that we get at least a medal out of as many countries as we can. Maybe even Croatia? The Daily Prophet will be there reporting, even if you can't be. Make sure you tune in from August 4th-28th.

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