Olympic Runner

Can a man with two amputated legs have an advantage on other runners? Only these runners aren't just average Joes. They're Olympic athletes. One man is striving to do just that. Oscar Pistorius, of South Africa, is attempting to become the first man with prosthetic legs to compete at the world's highest competition. However, the Track and Field Committee of the Olympics is showing resistance towards Pistorius.
So, the question becomes, can prosthetics give someone an advantage, or disadvantage? Sci-Tech's Coach Linda Garcia thinks that his legs are enough of a handicap, and if he can run with them then he should be allowed to compete.
"Other Olympians need to compete against Pistorius without excuses," Garcia said.
The members of the Track and Field Committee are faced with a tough and difficult decision regarding Pistorius.
An obstacle is nothing new for Pistorius, as he has worked vigorously to overcome them in his past and present. Pistorius's efforts offer some encouragement to Garcia.
"Anyone who can overcome an obstacle can be used as an example on all areas of life."
Pistorius can possibly offer a ratings boost to the Olympics if he is allowed to compete. Garcia already said she would definitely be watching him if he makes it.
Whether Pistorius's efforts fall short, or whether they are rewarded, they will certainly be appreciated.

The Democratic primaries are becoming more important to both candidates, while the Republican candidate, John McCain, is already building his run for the White House.
The Democrats, Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama, have basically split. Clinton took California and Massachusetts, but Obama had more states overall. Barack Obama has 1,359 delegates (unofficial), so far, and Hilary Clinton has 1,276 (unofficial). Either candidate needs 2,025 to win.
The Republicans did show a few surprises. McCain can be seen as the clear leader. Mitt Romney had a disappointing race. He has since dropped out of the race. Although Huckabee had a surprisingly good Super Tuesday, he could not catch McCain and has since dropped out of the race. Ron Paul did come in third for a few states, but didn't really make a dent as far as getting voters.
Here are the official Super Tuesday results along with the rest of the primaries so far:

Alabama

Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 56%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 41%

Alaska
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 75%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 45%

Arizona
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 51%
Republican winner: John McCain with 47%

Arkansas
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 69%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 61%

California
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 53%
Republican winner: John McCain with 43%

Colorado
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 67%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 60%

Connecticut
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 51%
Republican winner: John McCain with 52%

Delaware
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 53%
Republican winner: John McCain with 45%


Georgia
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 67%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 34%

Idaho
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 79%
Republican winner: Primary on May 27
Illinois
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 65%
Republican winner: John McCain with 47%

Iowa
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 38%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabbe with 34%

Kansas
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 74%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 60%

Massachusetts
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 57%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 52%

Michigan
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 55%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 39%

Minnesota
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 64%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 41%

Missouri
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 49% (Clinton 48%)
Republican winner: John McCain with 33%

New Jersey
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 54%
Republican winner: John McCain with 55%


New Mexico
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 49%
Republican winner: Primary held on June 3

New Hampshire
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 39%
Republican winner: John McCain with 37%
Montana
Democratic winner: N/A
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 38%



New York
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 58%
Republican winner: John McCain with 51%

Nevada
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 50%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 51%


North Dakota
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 61%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 36%

Oklahoma
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 57%
Republican winner: John McCain with 37%

Utah
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 57%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 90%

Louisiana
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 57%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 45%

Maine
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 59%
Republican winner: Mitt Romney with 52%

Maryland
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 60%
Republican winner: John McCain with 55 %


Virginia
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 64%
Republican winner: John McCain with 50 %

South Carolina
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 55%
Republican winner: John McCain with 33 %

Florida
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 49%
Republican winner: John McCain with 36 %

Tennessee
Democratic winner: Hilary Clinton with 54%
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 34 %

West Virginia
Democratic winner: Primary on May 13
Republican winner: Mike Huckabee with 52 %

District of Columbia
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 75%
Republican winner: John McCain with 68 %

Hawaii
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 75%
Republican winner: John McCain with 36 %

Wisconsin
Democratic winner: Barack Obama with 58%
Republican winner: John McCain with 55 %