Current — The Olympics

Current — The Olympics

• London Riots, One Year on – We Haven’t Learned Anything

  

  Rioting in Hackney, London, on 9 August 2011. Photo credit: Alexander Tsangarides One year ago, London was on fire – but nobody seems to remember it. Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Crane.tv ::: Olympic Architects

  Crane.tv interviewed the architects of the London Olympics, architects Rod Sheard of Populous, Kathryn Findlay of Ushida Findlay and Asif Khan and Pernilla... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Architechnophilia
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• Black Dress.

  

  One of my current favorite looks. A "controlled mess" hairstyle, 60's inspired makeup with a natural twist, and my black Mad Men dress. Oh and don't forget my... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Bloomer14
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• Twitter Trolls: Is Kenneth Tong, Gary Barlow’s Tormenter, Protected by Free...

  

  Gary Barlow has been the victim of a Twitter troll. Microblogging site Twitter may be changing the way we experience the world – especially big events such as... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Instagrammers Anonymous: It’s Festival Time!

  

  Time to stop and breathe. It’s been a very busy week, back from London, back to work, back to life’s less exciting tasks (like a mountain of washing) and sortin... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Contemplatingtheclouds
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• We’re Living in a Golden Age, Says Fraser Nelson

  

  Far from being the end of days, the world is now experiencing a golden era, says Fraser Nelson. Sure, it’s 2012 – the year that the world is meant to end,... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• The Wiggins Effect

  

  There’s been much talk recently, in the media and elsewhere, about the Wiggins effect. It being wondered if, as a result of the recent successes of Bradley... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Dorsetenergized
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• More Than Five Rings In London #5

  

  London has looked spectacular on television during The Games – and the Paralympics are still to come so stay tuned! Come and see us next year – we’ll show you... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Usain Bolt: ‘Greatest Athlete to Live’ After 200m Sprint Win

  

  Usain Bolt celebrates after his 200 meter victory at London 2012. Photo credit: Alexandre Moreau The background Well, it wasn’t a world record – but that would... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Happy Friday...

  

  Can't believe it's Friday already and the Olympics is almost over, what a fantastic time it's been so far. For those of you in London make sure you check out on... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Boberika
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• Sponsor Love July

  

  I have FINALLY been able to post the sponsor love post I intended to have put up last week. Sorry for the delay! As I told you on my previous post (see here if... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Themowway
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• Day Fourteen

  

  The Rings Cycle – Your Historic Sporting Fact of the Day from The Daily Constitutional in London Friday 10th Hockey India remains the most successful hockey... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• The Fastest Man on Earth

  

  Image from espn.go.com The saying, something is “as fast as lightning” definitely describes Usain Bolt in one sentence. This young man may have been born and... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Candornews
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• Catch Up

  Hellooo shimmers I am really enjoying the Olympics are you? This is just a quick catchup to let you know whats happening and what I am doing and going to be... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Shimmerofpink
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• Jack on Future Radio

  

  I managed to stumble through the interview on Future Radio without too many pregnant pauses or tripping over too many ums and aahs. MC Di was warm and engaging... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Jackscott
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• Alternative London Sports… #14

  

  A Daily London Photoblog of Alternative London Olympic Events No. 14. Swimming Swanning around in St James's Park DURING THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS THE... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Day Thirteen

  

  The Rings Cycle – Your Historic Sporting Fact of the Day from The Daily Constitutional in London Thursday 9th Football In 1948, the Great Britain Football team... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• In Other News.

  

  Most of the Olympic events that I watch are done now. The only thing that's left is the women's indoor volleyball gold medal match. Swimming is done.... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Shayes
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• Stillpower: The Inner Source of Athletic Excellence

  

  The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are in full flight. Young athletes from around the globe are in London with the hopes of translating their training and talents... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Eatsleepgolf
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• Fall Outerwear and Shoes

  

  Fall collections have started trickling into stores, and as usual, I’m mostly interested in outerwear and shoes. Partly because I think these tend to be the mor... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Dieworkwear
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• The Olympic Diary – Day Two – New Balls Please

  

  I hate tennis. I must be one of the few people in this country who will not watch one single minute of the Wimbledon championships. On the day when Andy Murray... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Stuartnoel
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• Photos: Ryan Kwanten Attends Omega House’s Bollywood Night During 2012 Olympics

  

  True Blood‘s Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse) is in London right now enjoying the 2012 Olympics. Kwanten attended the Omega House’s Bollywood Night on August 6,... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Tbfansource
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• The 2012 Summer Olympics: The Inspiration and the Drama

  

  As the 2012 Summer Olympics slowly comes to an end, I have enjoyed the events that I did get a chance to watch. This is the first year I actually took some... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Shauntee
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• Chicks Doing Shit: Helen Lewis

  

  - Caroline Criado-Perez© www.sarahwatsonarts.com‘Pass the pink sick bucket’, says Helen Lewis at the end of an article in which she decries the prevalence of th... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Weekwoman
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• My Balance & Health Challenge: 60 Days of Insanity

  You know I am one for challenges, well it’s on! My subtitle of this blog has always been about finding balance and happiness. I talk a lot about finding career... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Classycareergirl
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• …Go All Out

  

  The Modern Pentathlon celebrates its 100th year in the modern Olympic Games.Showcasing the culturally relevant skills of fencing, swimming (200 meters), show... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Zer
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• London 2012 – A Golden Dream for Our Greatest Team

  

  Despite getting back from my Olympic adventures in London on Sunday evening I’ve only just managed to sit down and put all the photos on my laptop. And delete... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Contemplatingtheclouds
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• How Dressage Should Really Be Done

  

  Dressage with real horses! After Team GB’s historic Olympic gold in dressage – it’s first ever – we wonder, dressage is great with real horses and all, but... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• More Than Five Rings In London #4

  

  London has looked spectacular on television during The Games – and the Paralympics are still to come so stay tuned! Come and see us next year – we’ll show you... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Why Are So Many Of The Olympic Athletes Wearing Bright Green Shoes?

  

  image credit If you were wondering why so many of the track and field athletes at the Olympics were wearing bright green shoes, here's why: they're all Nike... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Gerard
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• Inspire a Generation: Will the Olympic Games’ Legacy Last?

  

  Head of Legacy and Head of Sustainability in the BBC Comedy Twenty Twelve. Photocredit: BBC The background The Olympic Games in London have been a resounding... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Ryan Kwanten Enjoys London 2012 Olympics at Omega House

  

  Ryan Kwanten was spotted at the Omega House Bollywood party in London on August 6th where he hang out with fellow Aussie actress Asher Keddie, before heading of... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Thevault
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• As Athletes Reach Their Physical Peaks, Science and Technology Help Olympians Wi...

  

  Image from core77.com Humans are neither the fastest nor strongest species. However, unlike the lower animals, we have the knowledge necessary to better... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Candornews
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• Shang: the Luxury Magazine Evolves

  

  TAKEAWAY: In 2011, we at Garcia Media participated in the creation of Shang, the Shangri La Hotels’ first magazine. A year later, it is good to see a copy as a... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Themarioblog
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• Cirque Potosi

  

  I've been meaning to post this for a while, but watching the Olympics has taken up the majority of my free time. This is Potosi, and it is the last Cirque polis... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Tackless
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• Alternative London Sports… #13

  

  A Daily London Photoblog of Alternative London Sports No. 13. Relay News travels fast on old Fleet Street DURING THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS THE LONDON WALKS... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• The Accidental Stoner, and Other Sports Catastrophes

  

  Judoka Nick Delpopolo was expelled from the Olympics on Monday after an in-competition doping test revealed he had cannabis in his system. Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Colecrane
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• Olympics Female Boxing - 17 Y/o Claressa Shields - Flint Michigan

  

  brutally redefining what it means to 'fight like a girl', SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD American female middleweight boxer Claressa Shields from Flint, Michigan, is like ... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Freeplanet
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• The Green London Olympics

  

  The London 2012 Games have made some pretty serious investments in green innovation. This infographic covers the highlights of their sustainability plan. Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Infographixdirectory
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• BTMT Receives 5-Star Review from Readers Favorite

  

  Well, it’s time for me to share my badge of honor. BENEATH THE MIMOSA TREE received a 5-Star review from Readers Favorite. There’s the little badge to the... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Steph's Scribe
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• Le Toy Van Juming Set and Budkins Dolls Review

  

  The London 2012 Olympics has seen a lot of success for Team GB including winning gold in showjumping, a feat they have been waiting sixty years to achieve. Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Mummysspace
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• Viral Video: The Lonely Man’s Olympics

  

  The London 2012 logo. Photo credit: Ben Sutherland, http://flic.kr/p/9wtYrg The background There are realistic hopes that Team GB’s sensational performance at... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Olympic Gallimaufry 08:08:12

  

  Seen and heard in London – and on screen – as the 2012 London Olympics go from strength-to-strength. This Is The BBC The coverage on the BBC of the London... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Best of the Weird and Wacky Olympics Coverage – Does Long Hair And/or Virginity...

  

  London 2012 Olympic mascot The background Coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games has understandably centred on Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s brilliance and... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Fit, Fabulous & Fashion Forward

  

  Fit, Fabulous Fashion Forward Over the last few days I have been a little strict with my eating and exercise habits. Why, I hear you ask? Well, aside... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Vitadimoda
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• Greenest Olympics Ever?

  

  There has already been a lot of praise for the achievements of the London Olympics in the field of sustainability, as well as for the amazing sportspeople takin... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Dorsetenergized
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• Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy: Greatest British Olympian of All Time

  

  Chris Hoy. Photo credit: Sum_of_Marc http://flic.kr/p/cA6drE The background Sir Chris Hoy claimed a sixth Olympic gold medal on Tuesday to become the most... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• More Than Five Rings In London #3

  

  London has looked spectacular on television during The Games – and the Paralympics are still to come so stay tuned! Come and see us next year – we’ll show you... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Women Athletes at the London Olympics

  

  With the Olympics being held in London this summer, we are reminded of how far we've come since the Duke of Wellington was said to have determined, "The battle... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Sandwichedboomers
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• Female Athletes of the London Olympics

  

  With the Olympics being held in London this summer, we are reminded of how far we’ve come since the Duke of Wellington was said to have determined, “The battle... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Sandwichedboomers
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• Day Twelve

  

  The Rings Cycle – Your Historic Sporting Fact of the Day from The Daily Constitutional in London Wednesday 8th Table Tennis Despite our Mayor’s claims to our... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Achievement and Potential

  

  by Conroy Usain Bolt - the fastest man in the world?On Sunday evening at London’s Olympic Stadium Usain Bolt electrified the packed stands as he surged ahead... Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Conroy
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• Olympic Sized Dreams

  

  We are going to take a quick break from extreme sports to celebrate the world coming together for our greatest sporting event: The Olympics. Read more

  The 08 august 2012 by   Oliviabush
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• May-Treanor and Walsh-Jennings Have Yet Another Shot at Gold: Their Opponent,...

  

  Image from http://wallpapersup.net Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh-Jennings do it again, fighting back from two nerve-wracking deficits to defeat China in a... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Candornews
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• TVCatchup iPhone / iPad App Review

  

  This time I'm reviewing an app which is aimed mostly at us parents, while it has to be said may also come in useful to keep the kids entertained. Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Mummysspace
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• Technology Is Keeping Track of More Than Just Scores at the London 2012 Olympic...

  

  This is a post from the Health IT blog from the Department of Health and Human Services. It certainly looks like it is a promotion for Electronic Health... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Ironcomet
  

• Technology in London 2012 Olympic Games Keeping More Track Just Scores

  

  This is a post from the Health IT blog from the Department of Health and Human Services. It certainly looks like it is a promotion for Electronic Health... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Ironcomet
  

• Alternative London Sports… #12

  

  A Daily London Photoblog of Alternative London Sports No. 12. Running… …for the world's most beloved bus. DURING THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS THE LONDON WALKS... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Quote of the Week – Gaining International Fame…

  

  Thanks to the Extreme Liberal Blog for showing off this one:For his next stop, Romney went to Israel and gave a speech comparing the Palestinian culture... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Btchakir
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• Sort of Deep-ish Thoughts

  

  Source: theflourishingabode.com I feel like my brain rarely has time to think anything deeper than, "I should switch that laundry over to the dryer that is... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Paulakathlyn
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• Having Just Watched the Conclusion of the Olympic Gymnast...

  

  Having just watched the conclusion of the Olympic gymnastics competition, I'm already beginning to feel the onset of Olympics withdrawal. Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Lynnbraz
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• The Gold Medal Olympic Park

  

  I loved my day at the Olympics and the high point was undoubtedly the planting – I’m not sure Synchronised Swimming is the sport for me, especially when viewed... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Danielcarruthers
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• Olympics Football Quarter Final - Mexico Vs Senegal

  

  The match was held in the Wembley Stadium in London on Sat.Security checks before entering into the stadium Can I say anything for 45 pounds ticket? It's... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Dorzidor
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• A Beauty Product Fairy Tale

  

  Text Post A Beauty Product Fairy Tale Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a lot of make-up. She didn’t have the make-up because she bought it, or... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Briennewalsh
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• London 2012: Alistair Brownlee Wins Triathlon Gold, Yorkshire Continues to...

  

  Alistair Brownlee. Photo credit: jandercito http://flic.kr/p/abCpXL The background Brothers Alistair and Jonny Brownlee maintained Team GB’s stunning showing... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• London's Tiniest Olympic Art Exhibition?

  

  On Millennium Bridge, Ben Wilson has transformed chewing gum into the canvas for his miniature artworks. Among the ugly spots of discarded gum, some have been... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Carolineld
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• Same Same but Different...

  

  Two very similar ideas, the first one is a print for a t-shirt by illustrator and designer Ross Grindley and the other (Most of you probably recognize his... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Boberika
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• …Take The Plunge

  

  Synchronised swimming has long bore the brunt of the Olympics fan’s jokes.Known more for its frilly costumes and Saturday Night Live sketch, than its aquatic... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Zer
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• More Than Five Rings In London #2

  

  London has looked spectacular on television during The Games – and the Paralympics are still to come so stay tuned! Come and see us next year – we’ll show you... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Top Five Stupid Faces from the London 2012 Olympic Games

  

  Please see BuzzFeed for photo credit http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/figure-skating-faces-vs-diving-faces The background Olympic athletes push their bodies to... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Can You Do Better Than Dai Greene? Give It A Go On Today’s Google Doodle

  

  We’ve purposely not mentioned the London Olympics (mostly) here on TechDrink as we don’t want to be seen to be jumping on the linkbait bandwagon. Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Techdrink
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• Viral Video: Dubstep Dressage

  

  Dressage. Photo credit: wax0r http://flic.kr/p/4GNibw The background One of the joys of watching the Olympic Games is finding yourself becoming engrossed in... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• What’s Your Excuse?

  

  Like the rest of America and the world, I’ve been spending my evenings this past week watching the Olympics, and I never cease to be amazed at the... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Ncrimaldi
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• What To Wear For: The Ballet

  

  So yesterday I did a ittle post urging you to watch the ballet. I really think it is very much an underappreciated past time, especially within our age range,... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Whattowearfor
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• 10 Insanely, Incredibly Close Olympic Finishes

  

  Every Olympics produces at least a couple of nail-biting finishes, races so close we yell ourselves hoarse screaming at the television, as if that would push th... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Gerard
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• 5 Olympians Who Sold Their Gold Medals

  Mark Wells from the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team didn't part with it lightly: he sold it to help pay for medical treatments related to a rare genetic disease... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Gerard
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• Day Eleven

  

  The Rings Cycle – Your Historic Sporting Fact of the Day from The Daily Constitutional in London Tuesday 7th Sailing Prince Constantine of Greece (later King... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• I Used the Power of Algae

  

  Happy Monday!In the twitter world we call this #MotivationalMonday (when you tweet you need to use your hashtags lol). I hope everyone had a restful weekend... Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Meplusmytrainer
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• Achieving a Happy Medium for News Design

  

  TAKEAWAY: It is definitely not all black or white when it comes to defining the look and feel of a website, or any platform for that matter. Read more

  The 07 august 2012 by   Themarioblog
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• Sunday.

  

  Outfit photo day. And yes I finally managed to get someone to take photos...it is not so easy considering how busy everyone is. But alas, it happened. Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Reservedforruby
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• Back to Normal Life?

  

  Wow, I cannot believe the response I have had with all of the ceremonial videos and my Olympic Ceremony Database www.olympicceremony.org. Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Pinkall
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• Alternative London Sports… #11

  

  A Daily London Photoblog of Alternative London Sports No. 11. Diving Three golds DURING THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS THE LONDON WALKS SCHEDULE WILL RUN WITH A... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• United Kingdom – More Cracks Appearing in the Coalition Government.

  

  The news dominating the the UK may be about the Olympics, but had this celebration of sport was not going on, then Nick Clegg’s announcement that his own House... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Solarisastro
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• Want to Shoot Like a Pro? Six Tips from Olympic Photogs

  

  Britain’s Mo Farah sailing to victory in the men’s 10K. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonannie The Olympics bring out the best in everyone (or s... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Andy Murray Wins Gold – and a Hug from an 11-year-old Boy

  

  Andy Murray won gold, beating Roger Federer, at London 2012. Scottish tennis great Andy Murray has been accused of being a bit of a cold fish – but that was... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Curiosity Mars Mission a Triumph for NASA

  

  I’ve been away from Solaris Astrology for a bit taking a bit of an Olympics break. Everyone needs to recharge their batteries and the games here in London so fa... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Solarisastro
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• Heads Up for the Hope Relay

  

  Since picking up Lesley's email, I have been thinking, pretty much non-stop, about 'Hope.' What Hope means to me, and what perspective I might have on such a... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Kate_miller
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• What the London 2012 Olympics Means for British Politics and Society

  

  The London 2012 logo. Photo credit: Ben Sutherland, http://flic.kr/p/9wtYrg The background Even a sports-hating miserablist would have to concede that the Londo... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• London 2012: The Women’s Games?

  

  Jessica Ennis competing in London 2012. Photo credit: BRF http://flic.kr/p/cKxThY The background Team GB’s outstanding performance at London 2012 has been well... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• What (And Who) Inspires You?

  

  There is a saying which states that you are a reflection of the company you keep. One of my goals for Year 27 was to surround myself with individuals that... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Simplystephanieblog
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• Five Olympians Who Won Fame By Losing

  

  image credit National pride sometimes trumps competitiveness at the Olympics. Some fans are just happy to see local heroes in the spotlight, whether they go hom... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Gerard
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• Robert Burns Says: Well Done Andy Murray!

  

  It would seem that Scotland’s national poet is as delighted as the rest of us with Andy Murray’s Olympic gold medal. So much so that his hat is like a red, red... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Stone Roses Secret Gig?

  

  I woke up this morning to various Facebook and Twitter statues informing me that the Stone Roses were playing a secret gig in London tonight.Well... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Indiequeenmaz
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• More Than Five Rings In London #1

  

  We’re sure that you’ll agree… London has looked spectacular on television during The Games – and the Paralympics are still to come so stay tuned! Come and see u... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Lwblog
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• Pistorius the Hero

  

  Forget Andy Warhol. Fifteen minutes no longer matter – 9.63 seconds do. Usain Bolt’s historic victory caps an incredible weekend for Olympic sports, which also... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Mmostynthomas
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• In Which I Get the Iron Out. And Photograph Some Tins

  

  Not many interesting finds recently, I've been doing boring essential shopping for school uniform instead. Much as I hate the fact that 'Back to School' signs... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Lakota
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• Women Olympians as Role Models

  

  Since Title IX guaranteed equal funding for girls’ sports programs 40 years ago, we’ve seen the results in school, in the workplace and in women’s... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Sandwichedboomers
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• Monday Morning Hearsay: Olympic Absurdity

  

  With the London Olympics in full swing, I suppose the natural choice would be to feature Tennyson this week (“to seek, to find, and not to yield” and all... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Jslubinski
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• Samuel L. Jackson’s Twitter Feed is the Best Olympic Commentary out There

  

  Samuel L. Jackson is Twitter’s finest Olympics commentator. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage Pretty much everything that Samuel L. Jackson says is... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Five Things You Didn’t Know About Usain Bolt, the World’s Fastest Man

  

  Usain Bolt parties with three ladies after his 100m win. Photo credit: Usain Bolt’s Twitter feed. The background Usain Bolt won the London 2012 100 meter final... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Periscope
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