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The Tenth London Design Festival - a Preview

This year London Design Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and being the year of the Olympics some call it the Design Olympics. Read more

The 12 september 2012 by Trendoffice
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The New Olympic Bid

Adam writes… Tuesday morning, my first walking tour of the week – and first after the Paralympics. Danish students in the West End. Read more

The 12 september 2012 by Lwblog
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USA TODAY Turns 30-Part 3—A Weather Map That Created a Global Tsunami

TAKEAWAY: It is, by all standards, an iconic newspaper: USA TODAY has inspired a generation of journalists and designers globally with its color, use of graphic... Read more

The 12 september 2012 by Themarioblog
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The 2012 Paralympics: What Have We Learned?

Wasn’t the Olympic and Paralympic athletes’ parade across central London the other day just brilliant? For me, the 2012 Paralympics has turned out to be... Read more

The 12 september 2012 by Mmostynthomas
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Seven and the Rampant Tiger

I wasn’t the only person who threw myself head first into the Olympics and Paralympics, searching out daily availability for tickets and willing to see... Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Stuartnoel
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Andy Murray Wins US Open Final; Best of the Twitter Reaction

Andy Murray won gold, beating Roger Federer, at London 2012. The background Andy Murray’s victory in the US Open final over Novak Djokovic has ended British... Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Periscope
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BBC Reveals Line-up for Strictly Come Dancing

Victoria Pendleton: Dancing Queen? Photo credit: Featureflash/Shutterstock.com. The background The BBC has released the new line-up for Strictly Come Dancing. Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Periscope
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Andy Murray Wins US Open Final, Hots up Race for BBC Sports Personality of the...

Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in the UP Open final to cement his place amongst the game's elite players. Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Periscope
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Great Scot! Murray Wins A Slam

I love sport! What a brilliant summer of sport this has been! We’ve had theincredible Olympics, an outstanding test series for the number one rank between... Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Sportwords
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Canada’s Best Skiing Destinations

Whistler British Columbia is home to Whistler, or as Aussies have dubbed it, ‘Whistralia’. It’s 8,171 acres of incredible winter sport terrain. Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Simplypiste
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London Olympics 2012: The Impressive Mobile Infographic

Mobile has been redesigning the digital landscape, even in sports channels. That’s no news, this is not a fad, it’s a point our last Euro 2012 mobile infographi... Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Smartadblog
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Special Olympics

Prior to Special Olympics, individuals with intellectual disabilities were treated very differently than they are now. While there is still a lot of work to do... Read more

The 11 september 2012 by Rondabowen
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London 2012 Games Makers Celebrated on Film

London 2012 mascot Wenlock and some Games Makers. Photo credit: Department of Culture, Media and Sport London’s hosting of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympi... Read more

The 10 september 2012 by Periscope
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Olympics and Paralympics Have Proved Great Britain Really is Great

Britain's hosting of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been nothing short of a a rip-roaring sucess, says the commentariat. Read more

The 10 september 2012 by Periscope
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The Last Bo-nic for 2012...

I hope you all enjoyed the last of the Olympics and enjoyed the lovely sunshine? Here are my official Bo-nic photos... Read more

The 10 september 2012 by Boberika
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Paralympics Closing Ceremony Lights up London

The London 2012 Paralympics logo. Photo credit: Pekha http://flic.kr/p/d8W1Eh The background The 2012 Paralympic games have ended after a spectacular ceremony i... Read more

The 10 september 2012 by Periscope
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Exclusive Interview with Kristin Bauer: ‘All We Have to Do is Care a Little More’

For the past few months everything in Kristin Bauer van Straten’s life has been about getting ready to shoot her documentary in Kenya. Elephants and Rhinos are... Read more

The 09 september 2012 by Thevault
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A Very British Olympics

We Brits love to wallow in glorious failure. It’s almost a national fetish. We relish the underdog fighting against insurmountable odds – remember Eddie the... Read more

The 09 september 2012 by Jackscott
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Ellie Simmonds – The Astrology of the Golden Girl of Paralympics London 2012

I don’t whether the same joie de vivre is being felt around the rest of the world in reaction to the Paralympic Games, but here in the UK, the feeling I get is... Read more

The 08 september 2012 by Solarisastro
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London 2012 Paralympic Games Exceed All Expectations, but What Will the Legacy...

Paralympians Ellie Simmonds and Oscar Pistorius. Photo Credit: Flickr The background The London 2012 Paralympic Games promised to be the best yet and have thus... Read more

The 07 september 2012 by Periscope
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International Hotel Event: Sleep 2012

September 6, 2012 — Finalists in the European Hotel Design Awards as part of this year’s Sleep hotel-design fair taking place on 21 and 22 November in London.... Read more

The 06 september 2012 by Thelayer
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Call The Fashion Police (part. XI)

Hello... So Madrid Fashion Week is over. Back to reality or to another Fashion Week! What it will be? Its been a long time I haven´t done my Fab post Call The... Read more

The 06 september 2012 by Jacksonkane
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Farewell, Andy Roddick

Tennis star retires after 12 years of professional play Read more

The 06 september 2012 by Conroy
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A Day at the Paralympics

As we near the end of the London 2012 Games, I know I will look back on this summer as being an unexpectedly lovely, uplifting and heartwarming experience, as... Read more

The 05 september 2012 by Booksnob
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If You Do One OTHER Thing in London This Week…

Our weekly slot in which we point you in the direction of other great happenings and events in our great city. A new exhibition, a gig, a museum, a pop-up-shop ... Read more

The 04 september 2012 by Lwblog
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Super Premier League

This was a very weird and strange summer, very different since the last 9 years. The premier league, my favorite sports league involving my favorite sports... Read more

The 04 september 2012 by Sportwords
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David Wetherill’s Sensational Shot Electrifies Paralympic Table Tennis, Goes...

Pong just got real. Photo credit: apermanentwreck http://www.flickr.com/photos/apermanentwreck/4902085696/ The London 2012 Paralympics Games have captured the... Read more

The 04 september 2012 by Periscope
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30 Blogs for Preschool Activity Ideas

Paul Taylor, provider of the following guest post, is an ex-nanny. Passionate about thought leadership and writing, Paul regularly contributes to various career... Read more

The 04 september 2012 by Jean Campbell
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Chancellor George Osborne Booed at the Paralympics

Paralympics spectators gave George Osborne a rude welcome. He was roundly booed at the Olympic Stadium. Read more

The 04 september 2012 by Periscope
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Paralympics Classification System Causes Controversy and Confusion

Men’s 200m at the London 2012 Paralympics The background The Paralympic classification system, set in place to ensure fair competition, is one of the most... Read more

The 03 september 2012 by Periscope
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What's It Like To Play Serena? Andrea Hlavackova Learns The Hard Way

How would you like to be Andrea Hlavackova? You've never made it beyond the 2nd round of a Slam. You hold no singles titles and your WTA ranking is currently... Read more

The 03 september 2012 by Kselz
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The Paralympics

From Rome in 1960, to London this 2012, take a peek at the colorful history of the Paralympics. This very special event draws global support for disabled... Read more

The 03 september 2012 by Infographixdirectory
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Was Paralympic Runner, Pistorius in the Right?

Despite having caused controversy, he may have had a point Read more

The 03 september 2012 by Mmostynthomas
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Top Four Shocks of the London 2012 Paralympics

Rants, tears and tantrums after Britain's Jody Cundy faced a controversial disqualification and Oscar Pistorius took a surprise silver medal. Read more

The 03 september 2012 by Periscope
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Beef in Brief

I always try to find a mildly amusing title for my blog posts that is in some way related to the place I am going. For reasons that will become apparent when yo... Read more

The 02 september 2012 by Stuartnoel
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Floral Paralympics

I have returned from an amazing weekend with my sons in London which included watching athletics at the Paralympics this morning. I truely awe-inspiring... Read more

The 02 september 2012 by Patientgardener
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And MORE Mascots…

This via Twitter from LW guide Fiona…And here's the pic…Are those inflatable versions of Wenlock Mandeville, Fiona? How cool is that? Our advice is to wrap... Read more

The 02 september 2012 by Lwblog
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Life Through a Blind Person’s Eyes

Victoria OruwariThe London 2012 Paralympics demonstrate that a disability does not have to disable life.Victoria Oruwari, a classical singer from Nigeria... Read more

The 01 september 2012 by Monicasarkar
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The 291st St Luke's Sydney Street SW3...

What beautiful architecture...Welcome to Sydney Street Chelsea SW3 where I came across the this rather wonderful church 'St Luke's and Christ Church' in fact... Read more

The 01 september 2012 by Bollards Of London
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Olympic Diving Dogs - The 44th Annual Pet Games Are Here!

The 44th Annual Pet Games With the recent finish of the 100th annual Olympic games in London, it’s now time for the Pet World to take the stage. Read more

The 01 september 2012 by Hausofpaws
1924 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony - Chamonix

www.olympicceremony.org St. Moritz 1928 I Olympic Winter Games Chamonix, France 1924 Stade Olympique de Chamonix - site of the first Opening Ceremony of the... Read more

The 01 september 2012 by Pinkall
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More Mascots

Have you seen this man… er, lion… If you have seen him before, well done. He’s been keeping a low profile. He’s Pride the Lion and he is the official mascot of... Read more

The 01 september 2012 by Lwblog
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These Boots Were Made For Walking (Tours) #3

Our series in which the London Walks guides share their thoughts on sensible (and not-so-sensible) shoes… Andy Rashleigh, the East End’s finest, gives us the... Read more

The 31 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Paralympics: 10 Things You Need To Know

image credit Yesterday evening, 80,000 people in the Olympic Stadium in London watched an amazing opening ceremony that kicked off the Paralympic Games. After... Read more

The 30 august 2012 by Gerard
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London Paralympics 2012 Opening Ceremony is a Storm of Ideas

Stephen Hawking at the Paralympics. Channel 4 The background The London 2012 Paralympics opened last night, with Professor Stephen Hawking as the guide. Read more

The 30 august 2012 by Periscope
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Then and Now: August

August is a month of family and friends and times spent outdoors! I have had most weekends filled, and it's been exhausting, but I wouldn't trade it for the... Read more

The 30 august 2012 by Travelspot06
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The Paralympics – Time to Join the Mainstream?

LTAMix4+. Picture courtesy of Intersport Images/GB Rowing TeamI’ve been watching this evening’s Paralympic opening ceremony with an overwhelming feeling of... Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Girlontheriver
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All Hail Our Sporting Role Models

When I was growing up, I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. Every 4 years, I would be glued to the telly, watching these girls in their sparkly leotards... Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Tempestra
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London Paralympics 2012 Will Continue Olympic Cheer

London's party is not over yet, Paralympic games heat up Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Periscope
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Wenlock & Mandeville: A Guide For Old Farts

Look me in the eye… …and tell me that you still hate Wenlock and Mandeville. Here’s what our chums at Manchester Walks think of ‘em (via Twitter)… I’ve become... Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Weekend Want // Still Needing Gold

Even though the Olympics are over... 1 Tom Ford lipstick $48 // 2 Steve Madden Studlyy loafers $99.95 // 3 Villeroy Boch cafe spoon $9. Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Styleofsam
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Bad Deeds for 8-28-2012

Republican Redistricting Plans Are Discriminatory and Federal Court Says So – Republican leaders violated US Voting Rights Act in Congressional, State Senate an... Read more

The 29 august 2012 by Andy96
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Look Beauty Nail Pop Review

What better way to celebrate how amazing Britain done in the Olympics than with the new limited edition nail pop by look beauty. Read more

The 27 august 2012 by Sammycx
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Jerry Ghionis Workshop Review | A Week In London | August 2012

NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by... Read more

The 27 august 2012 by Neilbowler
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London Opening Ceremony Facts & Figures

The great spectacle that was the London 2012 Olympic games brought a very temporary but welcome boom to London over the summer. Read more

The 26 august 2012 by Infographixdirectory
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Say What? How to Understand an Australian

The Olympics truck has rolled on by (at least until the Paralympics). Games fever has passed. London 2012 is over and done with. Rio awaits in four years. Read more

The 25 august 2012 by Russellvjward
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2012 Olympic Gold Medalist McKayla Maroney Gets Winning Edge from Chiropractic

Currently known as one of the best vaulters in the world, McKayla Maroney achieved an athlete’s dream of earning gold as part of the US Women’s Gymnastics team... Read more

The 25 august 2012 by Georgiaclinic
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The Last Word On The Moorgate Dragon!

OUR DRAGON'S TALE REACHES A HAPPY ENDING. A FEW WEEKS AGO WE POSTED THE TALE OF THE "MISSING" MOORGATE DRAGON. IT STARTED LIKE THIS… Calling all Walkers. Callin... Read more

The 25 august 2012 by Lwblog
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The Hangover Part 3

Today was a day for sunglasses. Not that I would say it was a late (late, late) night in the fleshpots of downtown Düsseldorf, nor the fact that temperatures... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Stuartnoel
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London’s Urban Wildlife Carry the Olympic Torch in ‘Olympic Vermin’ Spoof

This squirrel’s got a biscuit, not an Olympic Torch, but you get the idea. Olympic dreams can come true, even if you’re an animated squirrel. Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Periscope
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Emeli's Second Wave This Week ...

Emeli Sande has been impressing this week by helping out Leona Lewis with her brand new and bloody brilliant track, Trouble, and now by featuring, as a thank yo... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Tlb Music Blog
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Virtually Eight

This month, I participated in a few virtual races. I didn't really join in on the contests and the photos and stuff because this month ran away before I got a... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Travelspot06
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Potential Olympic Basketball Age Limit Poses Issues

Image from http://latino.foxnews.com There’s no denying that Team USA dominates when it comes to basketball. This year the men’s team earned its third... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Candornews
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Motel Rocks Festival Fashion

Since joining the Motel Rocks Street Team, I've been enjoying the various tasks and challenges that they set for street teamers, whether they are a blogger or... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Kelliciousxo
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193. A Walk on the Wild Side of the Pays Basque

18th August 2012. Things I see in the Pays Basque. (this could become a series!) I've been meaning to post this for a while - our local butcher, a stalwart of... Read more

The 24 august 2012 by Piperade
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Can A Young Person Teach Parents Something About…Parenting?

I like time-travelling…I do it a lot. I often choose a year and travel back to it. The only glitch is that it has to be within 24 years I have been on the plane... Read more

The 23 august 2012 by Therealsupermum
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It’s Here…

The day every Minnesotan has been waiting for has finally showed up at our door. It’s the official first day of the Great Minnesota Get Together! It’s... Read more

The 23 august 2012 by Mystatelove
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Guest Post: Keshorn Walcott: Virtual Unknown to Olympic Hero.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, many of the expectations for the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Team were not necessarily... Read more

The 23 august 2012 by Rockmefabulous
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Sky Ride; Stacey Solomon Interview at Birmingham 2012

I didn't need the alarm clock to wake me on Sunday morning, I was already up and buzzing about with excitement. Today was the day, the day I got to go to my... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Annamoss84
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ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates the Music of John Williams in Its Firs...

The newly-formed ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra will play well-loved movie scores of legendary composer John Williams in its first solo concert on Sept. 2, 6... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Gibbs22manila
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Should Medal-winning Team GB Olympians Get Honours as Well?

Britain’s Mo Farah sailing to victory in the men’s 10K. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonannie The background Team GB athletes performed... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Periscope
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Princes Behaving Badly

Prince Harry with some clothes on. Photocredit: waynehowes / Shutterstock.com The background His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales – aka Prince Harry – is... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Periscope
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NBC Reportedly Ending 30 Rock And The Office After This Season… Could It Be...

According to USA Today, NBC will be ending the Office and 30 Rock this season. We at NotTheWorstNews headed to NBC’s web site to see if there were 3... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Nottheworstnews
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London & Sitc 2012

I have always loved London and to me it feels like a second home, the transport is great, the atmosphere in the city is just amazing and sitting on a bench... Read more

The 22 august 2012 by Kvlog101
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Let Me Show You My Boy Shorts

Yesterday was a weird day. Weird, I tell you. I had woken up in the night nauseous. Not like I was going to puke at any moment, but just that feeling of being... Read more

The 21 august 2012 by Brisdon
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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil | Review

This months Glossy Box paid tribute to 'International Superstars' by combining a selection of goodies from all over the globe. In light of the Olympics coming t... Read more

The 21 august 2012 by Beckysmakeup
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London Bridges No.6: Waterloo

Waterloo Bridge Opened: Partially opened in 1942 and fully in 1945. Designed By: Giles Gilbert Scott Connects: The City of Westminster (North) with Lambeth... Read more

The 21 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Itching to Cut My Hair

Love this cute haircut on Dianna Agron. Love it!Maybe it’s because these are the last days of summer. Maybe it’s because my hair sticks to the perspiration on m... Read more

The 21 august 2012 by Steph's Scribe
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How Cycling Can Help Weight Loss

Gal’s Note – My wife and I are starting to bike together so this guest post submission caught me at just the right time. Enjoy! The Olympic banners have been... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Gjosefsberg
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Walk of the Week

Every Monday we’ll pluck just one walk from the vast London Walks repertoire and put it center stage. You can check out the full schedule at www.walks.com. Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Five Things We’ve Learned from the Barclays’ Premier League Opening Weekend

WBA players celebrate a goal versus Wolves, 2011. Photo credit: Beacon Radio http://flic.kr/p/aweibF The background After almost 100 days, the Barclays’... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Periscope
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Why Isn’t Austria A Major European Force In Football?

photo : Vectorportal Austria’s second favourite sport is football. Given that they excel at skiing (their number one sporting passion), it’s perhaps surprising... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Linda
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In & Around London… Blue Is The Colour

Monday is mute on the London Walks Blog (well, almost mute) – because Monday is the day when we post five images captured in and around London by London Walks... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Hot Pants For Dogs: Sexy Cover-Ups For Incontinence Or Females In Heat

Okay, so I wasn't as furry. Or as small. Or as cute. But this little bear is doing the exact same thing that caused me to get a D+ in college algebra.Check out... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Petslady
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Fire in Babylon (Documentary)

It might not be part of the Olympics, but Cricket has long been a world sport that is followed by many and its players treated as sporting Gods. What football i... Read more

The 20 august 2012 by Raghavmodi
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Can Fit Pro Recap+Analysis

Me+:I could write for hours about my weekend. Unfortunately I am too sore, tired etc. I do want to share some of the highlights because there were many. Read more

The 19 august 2012 by Meplusmytrainer
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Support Your Local Coffee Shop!

LW's Richard III writes… Here we are on the Camden walk in George's coffee shop. He is one of only two independent coffee sellers in London. Read more

The 19 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Movie Review – Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

I remember being in Beijing two months before the Olympics were to take place in the majestic city, one where economic boom was paralleled with a old way of... Read more

The 18 august 2012 by Plotdevice39
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Michael Phelps Leaked Photos

Image from abcnews.go.com Michael Phelps could be in hot water – not the cold bathtub he appears to be in – for his recent photo shoot with the French luxury... Read more

The 18 august 2012 by Candornews
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Over the Edge Raises Funds for Special Olympics

Last weekend Over the Edge 2012 raised $225,000 for Special Olympic athletes in Washington State, enough money to support 360 athletes at Special Olympics for... Read more

The 18 august 2012 by Kimkircher
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Let's Talk Olympics!

Well it’s been way too long since my last blog post! Work and a whole lot of other things in between meant I did not have enough time. So let’s try and re-launc... Read more

The 18 august 2012 by Sportwords
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Saturday Morning Jogging Journal - Week Five

Over the last few years, in an attempt to increase my stamina in my forties and in addition to other exercises I do, I've been pushing myself to jog a bit. And... Read more

The 18 august 2012 by Freeplanet
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Jimmy C's 'Usain Bolt' Print

After much anticipation, with many people asking the artist: "Are you going to do it as a print?", street artist Jimmy C has decided to release his iconic 'Bolt... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Invisiblemadevisible
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This Week In Travel And Health

If you travel a lot for business, you probably consider yourself a true Road Warrior – someone who knows the nuances of specific airports, who understands how... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Healthytravelblog
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Who Can Revitalize the Alliance of America and Europe?

The advent of the Obama administration was expected to heal the bitter split between America and Europe since the Iraq War. Europeans were dismayed with the Bus... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Shahalexander
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Potpourri Fridays: Congratulations Gabby!

pot·pour·ri n. pl. pot·pour·ris1. A combination of incongruous things.2. A miscellaneous anthology or collection. With great excitement, CT-Designs is finally... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Christyo8
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Friday Fakery – $188Bn Buys You a One-Day Rally

That's how much money yesterday's rally cost. Spain got the green-light on $123Bn from the ECB, most of which goes to just ONE bank (Bankia Group). Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Phil's Stock World
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Finding the Day of the Week

When I was growing up way back in the ’90s, I used to watch a show called “Figure It Out.” It was a sort of game show that would feature a kid with a special... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Anicksaha
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Friday Is Rock’n’Roll London Day

The Great London Record Shops: Olympic Favour Down in Berwick Street Sister Ray is one of the best London record shops at any time of year. Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Lwblog
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Skyline 50k

Last year if you would have said that I would run a 50 kilometer race (EVER!) I would have laughed in your face. One year ago at this time, my longest run for... Read more

The 17 august 2012 by Travelspot06
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