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Guest Post Sunday - Project Chi Chi
Hello everyone i wanted to welcome you to my first 'Guest post sunday' feature. Below is ChiChi my first guest blogger and i wanted to share with everyone... Read more
The 27 january 2013 by Obviousleigh
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Anti-Repression Olympics in Germany?
Protesters from the group Camover in Germany destroy CCTV cameras. The vigilante group wants to see all surveillance cameras removed from public spaces, and... Read more
The 26 january 2013 by Earth First! Newswire
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First of All…
For some reason I have served a plethora of snotty, rude, and condescending bitches this week. Today was excruciatingly slow at my work so the only way I was... Read more
The 25 january 2013 by Blairbarnes
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Washing Line Writing
Advice for writers great and smallLast year I blogged on the results of the BBC Radio 2 short story competition. You can read the post here. Read more
The 24 january 2013 by Richardl
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122. Contradiction
As you may recall, back in November I went to the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina; an event that flows as smoothly as its full... Read more
The 24 january 2013 by Martinfullard
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Michelle Kwan Weds Clay Pell
I can't believe Michelle Kwan tied the knot so soon. She married Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell in Rhode Island on Saturday, January 19th. I just posted that... Read more
The 23 january 2013 by Christyo8
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15 Greatest Sports Photos of All Time
Whether you’re a sport addict that can’t go a single day without a testosterone update or you’re more of a passing voyeur to it all. There’s no denying the... Read more
The 23 january 2013 by Pretendmanblog
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Houston Half Marathon – Race Review
Earlier this month, I ran two races here in Houston – the ABB 5K on a Saturday and the Aramco Half Marathon on a Sunday. How did it go? Not so great. Here’s my... Read more
The 21 january 2013 by Kselz
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Bounce
This has been lingering on my "to read" list for some time. Matthew Syed - a former elite table tennis player has written a great book with a very clear point... Read more
The 20 january 2013 by Jamesrichardadams
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2012: NoGarlicNoOnions Beyond Borders… Discovering While Traveling
2012 was a big year for me. I had the chance to travel a lot and discover many countries from a new perspective. Bulgaria, Spain, France, United Arab Emirates,... Read more
The 19 january 2013 by Nogarlicnoonions
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That Was the Week That Was (#133)
The supposition that all women…engaged in sex work…are the victims of trafficking and under the control of criminal gangmasters is, at best, delusional. - Paul... Read more
The 19 january 2013 by Maggiemcneill
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DPRK Announces Top Ten Athletes and Coaches in 2012
2012 Top DPRK Athlete DPRK boxer Pak Kyong Ok (C, red) fights the US’ Mikaela Mayer in the light welterweight semi-finals of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing... Read more
The 19 january 2013 by Michael_nklw
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Five Friday Facts: Energy Down the Drain
Prior to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, we wrote about how the village was planning to extract waste heat from the sewer system to provide a sustainable... Read more
The 19 january 2013 by 2ndgreenrevolution
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This Week in Travel and Health
Travel news this week was dominated by bad puns about Dreamliners and Nightmares, as a nasty little habit of batteries catching fire grounded Boeing’s new 787... Read more
The 18 january 2013 by Healthytravelblog
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Happiness is a Game at Hamlet
When London hosted the summer Olympics in 1948, the football tournament was spread around the capital with a few detours down to the south coast. Read more
The 17 january 2013 by Stuartnoel
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Trivia Q&A: January 15
It was a chilly, rainy night in New York, and we had a lighter turnout than I would have thought for Trivia on Tuesday night: 13 teams were in. Read more
The 16 january 2013 by Theomnipotentq
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Old Florida Charm in Panama City Beach
Destinations : North America Last Updated: Jan 14, 2013 - 8:05:34 PM Old Florida charm in Panama City Beach By Paul E. Kandarian Jan 14, 2013 - 8:00:33 PM... Read more
The 15 january 2013 by Davedtc
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Alex Ovechkin & Maria Kirilenko Announce Their Engagement
The weekend turned out to be a pleasure for Washington Capitals Superstar, Alex Ovechkin who confirmed his engagement to Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko. Read more
The 15 january 2013 by Macrogers
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The Muzungu’s Best of 2012!
Uganda has tested me in many ways and 2012 was ‘challenging’ as we say around here – but I’m still here ‘living the dream’ – the lucky muzungu did all this! Read more
The 12 january 2013 by Diaryofamuzungu
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A Man for This Season, and All Seasons
by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. A day after the 2012 Summer Olympics closed in London, Joseph Pearce wrote that he felt like his “body had been... Read more
The 11 january 2013 by Stjohnpa
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1932 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony - Lake Placid
www.olympicceremony.org 1928 St. Moritz Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid, New York 1932 Governor of New York, Franklin... Read more
The 10 january 2013 by Pinkall
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My Article in The Guardian: Keep Mary Seacole on the Curriculum
The Guardian have published an article I wrote about Mary Seacole being kicked off the schools curriculum by education secretary Michael Gove. You can read it... Read more
The 09 january 2013 by Lesterjholloway
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The Media on Mary Seacole
I’ve gathered together the news articles so far on the campaign to reinstate Mary Seacole and Olaudah Equiano to the schools curriculum. Read more
The 09 january 2013 by Lesterjholloway
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Muse - The 2nd Law
“Dean Penfold, the three members of the band Muse have arrived. Can you meet with them at this time?” “By all means Mary. Send them right in.” My office door... Read more
The 09 january 2013 by Ripplemusic
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Trivia Q&A: January 8
We had 20 teams in on a busy Trivia night, and our return to Tuesday night. The scores were very good through the first four rounds. Read more
The 09 january 2013 by Theomnipotentq
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Fitness Fashion 2013
I decided regardless of situation...if you look good you without a doubt you feel good, and that still applies whilst you're working out. Read more
The 09 january 2013 by Annamoss84
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New Department of Energy and Climate Change Secretary
THE Energy and Climate Change Department has welcomed a new addition. Stephen Lovegrove has replaced Moira Wallce as Permanent Secretary and is expected to... Read more
The 08 january 2013 by Ecoexperts
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New Year, New Start: an End, a Beginning
It’s hard to know how to start this, but let’s go for it anyway. If you’re a regular reader/viewer of Contemplating the Clouds, have you noticed that the... Read more
The 07 january 2013 by Contemplatingtheclouds
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Peak Fitness Costs Almost £4000 a Year
Keeping fit and healthy costs just under £4,000 a year, research has revealed. The study looked at the spending habits of 1,098 active Brits who exercise... Read more
The 07 january 2013 by 72point
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2012: The Year’s Greatest Hotel Stays
In 2012, I was lucky enough to travel a lot, discovering 26 different cities and checking into more than 50 hotels around the world. Each hotel was a unique... Read more
The 07 january 2013 by Nogarlicnoonions
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Christian Palmer Solo Show at Graffik Gallery, London
Having had the most amazing successful year in 2012, exhibiting in Australia, Europe Asia, Christian Palmer comes to London in January to present his very... Read more
The 05 january 2013 by Invisiblemadevisible
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2013 PGA Tour - Predictions
Today is an exciting day for golfers and golf fans as the 2013 PGA Tour season kicks off with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua Hawaii. Read more
The 04 january 2013 by Eatsleepgolf
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New Year's Resolutions of the Stars - 2013
Hey hey - have you decided that this is the year you finally become thinner/ fitter/ nicer/ richer? You're not alone, as the resolutions of today's celebs... Read more
The 03 january 2013 by Lakota
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Guys with Kids is Really a Cute Show! You Guys Should Check It Out!
The answer to Wednesday's Trivia Question: January Jones plays Betty Draper on Mad Men. FIRST FIVES:Bill McLaughlin, Bobby Aguilera, Katie McCartney, Ale... Read more
The 03 january 2013 by Kristy47
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Thirty-fourth Time Lucky
Robert the Bruce and the Olympic bid When I was at Primary School my teacher would often recount the tale of Robert the Bruce and his famous spider. Routed in... Read more
The 03 january 2013 by Richardl
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A Whole New Year
So … 2012 … that massive enormous life changing year has gone, it is no more … along with the London 2012 Olympic logo it is consigned to history … only there i... Read more
The 03 january 2013 by Mushbrainedramblings
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The Past
La Romieu Gers FranceTHE.PAST: "Well you did not see that coming did ya man!"MUFF: "We planned enough of it mate!"This is the first of 3 posts, a look at... Read more
The 02 january 2013 by The Contender
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Fabbook Awards 2012
(image source) One of the good things about goodreads is that it’s easy to see what I’ve read this year; this is especially useful as I forget every book I’ve... Read more
The 02 january 2013 by Fab40foibles
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Happy New Year...WWTM is Back!
First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! I personally hope that 2013 finds you surrounded with the people you love, the people that make you laugh and... Read more
The 02 january 2013 by Kristy47
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A Few Highlights from 2012
Hopefully 2012 was a good year for you. Here’s a look back at some of our favourite posts from the last 12 months. Earlier in the year it was fascinating to... Read more
The 01 january 2013 by Danielcarruthers
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#HappyNewYear!
In Scotland there’s a famous New Year tradition known as “first footing”. To go first footing is to visit friends and neighbours in their homes just after the... Read more
The 31 december 2012 by Lwblog
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The Cream of the Crop 2012
It’s the turn of a new year, a time to reflect on the recent past. And what a hectic time it’s been for these old two old drunken reprobates. Read more
The 31 december 2012 by Jackscott
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10 Ideas for New Year Resolutions
We, at the GPD HQ, are very excited about what 2013 has in store for us. Primarily because we are young and stupid, and therefore sure that there is nothing lif... Read more
The 31 december 2012 by The Great Pub Debate
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A Look Back at the Year 2012
Year 2012, what a year! And my how time flies so quick, I can't believe it's almost 2013 already. As I sat down to write this post I looked back at some of the... Read more
The 30 december 2012 by Alternativeeden
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Top Ten Posts of 2012
As 2012 is almost over, I'm seeing it out with a look at the most popular posts of the last year. First, the top five of those written in 2012: In August, I... Read more
The 30 december 2012 by Carolineld
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Sainsbury's Snowflake Milk Chocolate & Caramel Bites
I love the look of these Milk Chocolate Caramel bites with their delicate snowflake design. There is nothing new about the Milk Chocolate Caramel bites... Read more
The 28 december 2012 by Grocerygems
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Blog Review 2012
2012 was the worst year of my life. Such terrible things happened in continuous waves of debilitating awfulness that I spent most of the year staring at the... Read more
The 28 december 2012 by Sparples
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Friday Fun: Lookback at 2012
Christmas is over and having spent a week off work the boredom is starting to set in and the family members are well and truly getting on your nerves. Read more
The 28 december 2012 by The Great Pub Debate
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On the Third Day of TBIR Christmas – The Best Non Football Day out
Wow. This was an incredibly difficult one to come up with a top ten, let alone a top three. In a year where we went Olympic (and Paralympics don’t forget) crazy... Read more
The 28 december 2012 by Stuartnoel
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London Spy 27:12:12
Five Headlines. Five Stories. Five Minutes The Daily Constitutional's Round Up Of London In The News. FOOD: 5 Top London Restaurants – Time SHOPPING:... Read more
The 27 december 2012 by Lwblog
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Tennis Tipster Year End Awards 2012
It’s the 2nd annual Tennis Tipster awards and it’s been quite a year so without further ado, let the ceremony begin!Overachiever of the Year AwardWinner: David... Read more
The 24 december 2012 by Thetennistipster
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How to Hate an All-Time Great
As far as me hating goes, there is LeBron James, and then there is everybody else. He might be a nice guy. His teammates seem to love him. His time on Team USA... Read more
The 24 december 2012 by Mjormsbee
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Books I Read in 2012
Book Love Art Every year I post a list of the books I read. It helps me wrap my brain around the year that has passed and put in my mind what I’d like the... Read more
The 21 december 2012 by Akklemm
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An International View on Preventing the Gun Massacres
Photo by Mr. T in DC. The recent tragedy in Connecticut is heartbreaking. As an American parent living in France, I am relieved that France has only 0.06... Read more
The 19 december 2012 by Ovid
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Table of Extractable Toxic Lead
Graph: levels of extractable lead are indicated in mg/kg The graph above provides the level of highly toxic heavy metal lead extracted via sweat solution from... Read more
The 18 december 2012 by Golfrefugees
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An International View on Preventing the Gun Massacres
We'd be wise to ignore the inflammatory media circus Read more
The 17 december 2012 by Ovid
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Stella McCartney is Google’s Most Searched Fashion Brand for 2012
United Kingdom’s top fashion designer, Stella McCartney, is named by premier search engine Google.com as the most popular fashion brand on the Internet. Read more
The 16 december 2012 by Clarissa17
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Round Robin II
Dear [Name to be supplied. Note to Vicar: check your address book for anyone we've left out], Well, would you believe another twelve months has gone by and we... Read more
The 16 december 2012 by Middleagedmatron
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Never Underestimate…
I heard a radio DJ proclaim that 2012 has been the best year for our country in modern times yesterday, ‘Not wanting to belittle the end of the wars and VE... Read more
The 15 december 2012 by Lucy_wood
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A Reflection On The Media Coverage of the Tragedy in Connecticut
First and Foremost, I must express my most heartfelt sorrow and condolences for the senseless act of violence that took place on December 14, 2012 in Newtown,... Read more
The 15 december 2012 by Bruce Arcurio
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Wish Upon a Star for 2013: a Christmas Meme
2012 was strange. As well as being another big year for anti-cut campaigns – among them Pat’s Petition, Scope’s Keep Us Close, Stolen Futures and The Hardest Hi... Read more
The 15 december 2012 by Mmostynthomas
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2012 - Games of The Year
2012 has been a sensational year for gaming. Here is my own personnel pick of the best and most disappointing games of the year. Please note that lists are in n... Read more
The 11 december 2012 by M00kyst
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Your Monday 'Funny' #7
In case you need reminding, as you face yet another week at the coal-face, there are worst places to be. For example, you might be sentenced to spend tim... Read more
The 10 december 2012 by Davidduff
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Resilience
I've been thinking about the human spirit. It's the one thing my father's only believed in. It's one of the few things that can give me goosebumps.This isn't... Read more
The 10 december 2012 by Itszappy
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Do The Mobot – Charity Single for the Mo Farah Foundation
Mo Farah brought us more drama on consecutive Saturday nights on the BBC than we’ve seen in years. Yes a lot of people like and watch Strictly Come Dancing... Read more
The 10 december 2012 by Neilmonnery
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London Chess Classic 2012
Now and again this site alludes to my brief glory days as a chess player, or at least an avid chess follower. So yesterday I was pleased to be invited by... Read more
The 08 december 2012 by Charlescrawford
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The Man Who Left Me Speechless
I am one of those women who loves to have the last word, especially when it comes to dealings with the opposite sex.I have been described as chatty, sarcastic,... Read more
The 07 december 2012 by Blondeambition
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There’s No Place Like Home…
Day one of the Road trip home…We decided to take a detour to downtown Vancouver and check things out. I haven’t been downtown for a couple of years, since the... Read more
The 07 december 2012 by Redneckprincess
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Chinese Mandarin Becomes Everybody’s 1st Option as 2nd Language
Learning Chinese language needs your dedication. If you want to make you learning easier, though several people see it quietly hard to comprehend- with all its... Read more
The 07 december 2012 by Tlb
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Huge Instagram Update
I’ve only done one instagram post on my blog so I thought I would do another, and I have so many photos to share :) I’m a huge fan of instagram, I love how you... Read more
The 07 december 2012 by Sammycx
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Las Vegas Half Marathon – Race Review
This past weekend I ran in the Zappo’s.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Las Vegas and it was my most fun race ever! Not my fastest race ever but definitely... Read more
The 04 december 2012 by Kselz
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B+W Photographer of the Year 2012 Exhibition
Winning pictures from the prestigious Black+White Photographer of the Year competition are now on show at theprintspace in East London from Monday 3rd December... Read more
The 03 december 2012 by Invisiblemadevisible
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Dismiss the Greys
My day today did not really kick-start, and I took the complete morning to let the grey clouds to finally move past my mind. December always does this to me,... Read more
The 03 december 2012 by Allthingssixx
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Lecture: Muslim Women’s Contribution: Some Thoughts….
This was a lecture I recently delivered at Logan Hall recently for Al Buruj:I begin in the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Kind. Read more
The 01 december 2012 by Mfrancoiscerrah
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The Ap-art Winter London Show 2012
Ap-Art opened a brand new show at The Old Sorting Office in Westbourne Grove on the 22nd November.The venue was closed for 5 years and will be knocked down afte... Read more
The 01 december 2012 by Ukstreetart
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Wild About Britain - an RSPCA Short Story Competition for Children
Hurry, hurry, hurry – there’s no time to waste. If your children are interested in wildlife and love writing stories, then there are just a few days left for... Read more
The 01 december 2012 by Emmalp
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The Greatest Tennis Player of All Time – Part 2
The 28 november 2012 by Conroy
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A Fun Festival Themed Wedding with Sparkly Surprises
So do get yourself comfy and prepare to enjoy some amazing moments: from a bunny to a first kiss so good the vicar made them do it twice, all the way past th... Read more
The 28 november 2012 by Claire
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The Greatest Tennis Player of All Time – Part 1
The 27 november 2012 by Conroy
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The NHL Doesn’t Seem to Realize It’s Hurt Its Fans
The National Hockey League (NHL) has never really been on the same level as the National Football League (NFL) or the National Basketball Association (NBA). Read more
The 27 november 2012 by Kdcoduto
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5 of the Best European Ski Resorts for Families
A family skiing holiday can be a fantastic chance for the whole family to spend quality time together and at the same time have an exhilarating and satisfying... Read more
The 26 november 2012 by Simplypiste
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A Fat Girl on a Mission
I know I said that I probably wouldn't blog much, but I'm on a mission. I have a Fat Girl Shopping List, and I am determined to fulfil it!! Read more
The 23 november 2012 by Kittyfairy
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A Street by Any Other Name
By Patricia Winton Piazza della Repubblica, RomeVisitors to various Italian cities soon learn that street and piazza names are often linked to important dates i... Read more
The 22 november 2012 by Patriciawinton
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New Office
Over the past few weeks i have been sorting out a few things and i now have an office space in the house to escape to and to just work in when i need to sort ou... Read more
The 20 november 2012 by Kvlog101
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Architectural Remnants Of World's Fairs Passed
image credit World Fairs have been big affairs since the mid-1800s. Technically, it's not an official, traveling event like, say, the Olympics, which has an... Read more
The 20 november 2012 by Gerard
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Mobilizing Global Stakeholders in Anti-Corruption Efforts
President Dilma Rousseff and other speakers at the 15th IACC in Brasilia“The world we want can only be built on transparency,” said Brazil’s President Dilma... Read more
The 19 november 2012 by Center For International Private Enterprise
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Boris, Boris Pants on Fire
Boris Johnson played fast and loose with his elections pledges earlier this year and now, one by one, they are slowly unravelling to expose his mayoral... Read more
The 19 november 2012 by Lesterjholloway
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President Obama and McKayla Maroney Are Not Impressed
Olympic gymnast with famous meme inspires President Read more
The 19 november 2012 by Gerard
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Greenest Olympics Ever!
Today the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 presented their report on the sustainability of the "greenest Olympic Games" ever. Read more
The 15 november 2012 by Thewritefuture
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Hope Solo and Lolo Jones - Ice Is Nice!
Hope Solo and Lolo Jones continue to grab our attention. My last writing about the two Superstar athletes ( The Lolo Jones and Hope Solo 2012 London Olympics... Read more
The 15 november 2012 by Bobbyromano13
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Robin Williams – Yes, That’s THE Robin Williams
It must be bad enough going through your adult life sharing your name with a loud and uber-famous Hollywood actor – you spend your entire time explaining to... Read more
The 15 november 2012 by Girlontheriver
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Assassin’s Creed III Case Study: How Smart AdServer is Being Used to Launch Grea...
As shown in our previous infographics (Euro 2012, Olympics 2012, 2011 overview), roughly only 20% of mobile banners were rich media video banners, the other... Read more
The 15 november 2012 by Smartadblog
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The Case For Calling Out Offensive Companies
In early October, I went to the At-Home-Dads Convention in DC. I've been home for nearly 5 years, and I even got a ride from Baltimore, so it was really a... Read more
The 14 november 2012 by Bloggerfather
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The Hopes and Dreams of an Entire Town
“Gentlemen, the hopes and dreams of an entire town are riding on your shoulders. You may never matter again in your life as much as you do right now.” – Coach... Read more
The 14 november 2012 by Flemmingbo
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Interview: Supercute!
By Sophie Rae Supercute! is a band from Brooklyn, NY composed of members Rachel Trachtenburg, Julia Cumming, Olivia Ferrer, and Jacqueline Russo. Supercute! Read more
The 14 november 2012 by Sophierae
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Do Not Sit On Window Sill Of World’s 2nd Tallest Building, Especially If Your...
Below is a photo of a warning posted on the window sills of Taipei 101, the world’s second tallest building located in Taipei, Taiwan. Read more
The 13 november 2012 by Nottheworstnews
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How a Spider Helped My Bad Back
When I was offered a sample of the Spidertech kinesiology tapes, known as spiders, I thought I had no need for them. “I’m not carrying any injuries at the... Read more
The 13 november 2012 by Girlontheriver
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No More Excuses r
British Olympic Association chairman Lord Moynihan has called on the Royal and Ancient Golf Club to open up its membership to women. The golf club, which is... Read more
The 08 november 2012 by Golfrefugees
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Romney’s Concession Speech [VIDEO]
Mitt Romney campaigned for the presidency for a total of nearly six years during two election cycles. He spent and raised billions of dollars with the GOP to tr... Read more
The 08 november 2012 by Anthonyhymes
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Metal Or Mental Edge
By Roddy Willis Presumably if you are reading this article, then the chances are that at some point you have had a ski lesson. Read more
The 07 november 2012 by Surfcat
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