Current — The Olympics

Current — The Olympics

• What Comes Around, Goes Around

  

  At the time the team weren't actually awarded any medals or even a cup. Some years later the IOC awarded the club the "honour" of a gold medal, but as they... Read more

  The 06 july 2011 by   Stuartnoel
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• Mandarin Monday Meltdown – Ancient Chinese Secret is DEFICITS!

  

  In a gadda da vida, honeyDon’t you know that I’m lovin’ youIn a gadda da vida, babyDon’t you know that I’ll always be true Oh, won’t you come with meAnd take... Read more

  The 05 july 2011 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Free Planet - Rogue Males - the Fertility Olympics

  

  you know, I've been thinking about this a lot lately, maybe there are too many of you; MEN, I mean. Think of the lion, few males many femalesThink of the apes,... Read more

  The 30 june 2011 by   Freeplanet
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• The Hammer

  

  From a story he wrote, The Hammer stars comedian Adam Corrola as Jerry, a 40 year old who has just lost his job and his girlfriend. Read more

  The 30 june 2011 by   Kaiser31083
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• Is It Ok to Slide into First Base?

  

  The answer is yes, but most of the time runners who slide into first base do it for the wrong reason. By sliding, usually head first, most are of the mind set... Read more

  The 30 june 2011 by   Meachrm
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• I've Decided to Care About the Women's World Cup

  It's true.You'd imagine someone who co-runs a soccer blog would be a connoisseur of all things football. You couldn't be more wrong. Read more

  The 29 june 2011 by   Thetoaststaff
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• Ai Weiwei – An Artist and Activist Being Pursued by the Chinese Authorities

  

  The brilliant Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has just been sent a 2 million dollar tax and fines bill by the Beijing authorities, just after he was released from... Read more

  The 29 june 2011 by   Solarisastro
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• Parental Olympics

  

  After a bottle of wine (ok, that's a lie...it was more like at least a bottle's worth of wine from a cask) and some vodka Mojito's, #1 Hubby and I solved the... Read more

  The 28 june 2011 by   Parentalparody
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• Brazil Looking To The Future?

  

  Ever since I can remember Brazil has been called the “Country of the Future”, if that is ever going to happen I don’t know, but what I do know is that in the... Read more

  The 28 june 2011 by   Simplyfutb01
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• Pleasure Island

  

  Let’s not beat around the bush here. Major tournaments are invariably a let down. Whether it be the World Cup, Olympics or PDC Premier League Darts Play Offs,... Read more

  The 28 june 2011 by   Stuartnoel
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• Super Staycation Tips

  

  There are some great reasons that families are taking a staycation this summer and staying close to home for vacation fun. Staycations are a great way to save... Read more

  The 25 june 2011 by   Daylehayes
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• Olympic Spirit

  

  Last October I wrote about the farce of holding the Summer Olympics football tournament in such ridiculous venues, grounds that were too big and come the start... Read more

  The 24 june 2011 by   Stuartnoel
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• Golf and Brazil's International Olympic Growth Potential (part 2)

  

  August 5th 2011 marks five years to go before Rio de Janeiro hosts South America’s first Olympics and golf returns to sports’ biggest stage for the first ... Read more

  The 23 june 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• What Will Olympic Status Do for Golf in Brazil?

  August 5th 2011 marks five years to go before Rio de Janeiro hosts South America’s first Olympics and golf returns to sports’ biggest stage for the first tim... Read more

  The 22 june 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• Gyorgy Kolonics, Sprint Canoer, 1972-2008

  

  I recently came across the story of Olympic canoer, Gyorgy Kolonics and I thought I'd share the ir with you here. I've written previously about the importance o... Read more

  The 21 june 2011 by   Lcreswell
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• Future Chiropractor Competes in Miss USA 2011

  

  Chiropractic student Chandra Burnham was recently crowned Miss South Dakota 2011, and was recently seen competing at the 60th anniversary of the Miss USA pagean... Read more

  The 21 june 2011 by   Georgiaclinic
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• The Pied Piper

  

  If you build it, I will come...evidently...like a child following the pied piper. EXAMPLE #1The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will be opening soon! Read more

  The 20 june 2011 by   Pinkall
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• Blog Wunderlust : 20 June 2011

  

  To restore a building is not to repair it, not to do maintenance or to rebuild, it is to re-estabilish it in an ultimate state that never existed before Eugene... Read more

  The 20 june 2011 by   Architechnophilia
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• An Unacceptable Week of Violence and Bullying…

  

  I am glad it is Friday.I don’t usually care one way or another, my days off vary, so the real Friday rarely means I am going to have two days off…But this... Read more

  The 18 june 2011 by   Redneckprincess
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• Autism Walk and Other Stuff

  

  We did the autism walk on Saturday. There was a threat of rain and we saw lightning and heard thunder in the distance but we didn’t get rained on so that was... Read more

  The 07 june 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• Gigantic Noah's Ark Replica Aims For London Olympics

  

  image credit In a mere 422 days, billions of people will be focused on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. If one eccentric Dutchman has his wish, they'll also... Read more

  The 07 june 2011 by   Gerard
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• Trivia Q&A;: June 5

  We had 26 teams in last Tuesday, and on Sunday night we had the opposite end of the spectrum: just 7 teams were in to play. That wasn't a great surprise, as... Read more

  The 06 june 2011 by   Theomnipotentq
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• Uribe Boosts South American Golf with HSBC Brasil Cup Win

  

  With five years to go before Brazil hosts a golf's return to the Olympics, Colombia’s Mariajo Uribe gave the women’s game in South America a significant boost b... Read more

  The 31 may 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• HSBC LPGA Golf Stars Issue Olympic Rallying Call

  

  Two of the world’s leading golfers landed in Rio for the HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup with a simple message for the sport: “Next Stop: Olympics - Let’s grab this... Read more

  The 30 may 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• 2 Scarves Down

  

  I finished up two scarves for the Special Olympics Scarf Project and I wanted to share them with you: I’m not sure how many I want to make for certain yet but... Read more

  The 30 may 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• First Grade Fashion Consultant

  Overheard at our house...Brunette Twin: "Mom, today is the end-of-the-year program. What are you wearing?"Mom: "I don't know. I haven't thought about it,... Read more

  The 27 may 2011 by   Twotimesthefun
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• A New Day

  I woke up feeling much more positive and motivated today. I hope it sticks around. I’ve just been browsing around a little bit on the internet before I finish... Read more

  The 26 may 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• Whatever Happened To … Marc Rosset?

  

  Marc RossetWho said Switzerland didn’t have any good tennis players before Roger Federer? Rosset had one of the biggest serves in the history of the game. Read more

  The 25 may 2011 by   Thetennistipster
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• Say It Aint So

  

  Armstrong celebrating 7 Tour victories - were they all legitimate? Lance Armstrong is one of the most successful athletes in history. After recovering from... Read more

  The 23 may 2011 by   Conroy
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• “Yellow Book” Expanded: CDC Updates International Travel Health Guide

  

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the 2012 edition of its definitive Yellow Book is now available in bookstores. Read more

  The 17 may 2011 by   Healthytravelblog
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• Trivia Q&A;: May 16

  We had just 10 teams in on a special night of Trivia, with the Bruins playing on Tuesday night we had to move nights yet again. Read more

  The 17 may 2011 by   Theomnipotentq
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• In and Around London... Lee Navigation

  

  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 16 may 2011 by   Lwblog
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• Top 10 Interesting Facts About Chess

  

  Some interesting areas and facts relating to chess which makes it one of the most popular games. Its long history and dynamic nature have produced many chess... Read more

  The 10 may 2011 by   Gerard
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• Links To Share

  Don’t know how to crochet or knit for the 2012 Special Olympics Scarf project, no worries, look at the Special Olympics website to find out other ways that you... Read more

  The 06 may 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• Where is the Love?

  

  Adidas are the official apparel sponsors for the London Olympic 2012 Games and with golf becoming an Olympic sport for 2016, no doubt some of you will love... Read more

  The 04 may 2011 by   Golfrefugees
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• The Zone

  

  Glen teases me sometimes when I get into my crochet. It’s like a go into a zone and I don’t hear or see anything around me and when I do this sometimes I can... Read more

  The 04 may 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• Pics-Special Olympics Scarf, Nevaeh’s Field Trip, & This n That

  

  First things first, today is the last day to enter my giveaway. I am giving away 3 DVD’s of the autism documentary Loving Lampposts:Living Autistic. Read more

  The 30 april 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• The Royal Wedding

  

  I’m sat watching the royal wedding commentary on the BBC this morning as I type. It’s fascinating to see how the nation – led by the media – becomes so... Read more

  The 29 april 2011 by   Claire
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• Family Update & Special Olympics Scarf Project Announcement

  It’s been a good and very busy couple of days for me. Adrian has not had any issues at school that I know of although I haven’t talked to his teacher this week... Read more

  The 29 april 2011 by   Joysautismblog
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• London Walks Seven Days 24:04:11

  

  Seven Days is our weekly round-up of all things London & London Walks in which we highlight seven top news stories rounded up from our Facebook page and seven... Read more

  The 24 april 2011 by   Lwblog
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• Worst National Anthems for Opera Singers & BREAKING PULITZER PRIZE NEWS!

  The sheer freakiness of number 10 blows my socks off. I know it sounds ridiculous, but that guy sang two high E flats!!!!!!!!!! Good luck EVER hearing someone d... Read more

  The 18 april 2011 by   Pinkall
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• Why We Run

  

  Was certainly a question Drew and I were asking at 2.45am on Sunday morning while the rest of London was asleep in total darkness. Read more

  The 18 april 2011 by   Jamesrichardadams
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• Sexual Healing

  

  “Let’s get it on”. 7.20am Sunday 17th April 2011. I was waiting outside East Croydon station for an Englishman, a Scotsman and a quasi-Spanishman. We were... Read more

  The 18 april 2011 by   Stuartnoel
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• Ocean Rowing: Roz Prepares To Row Another Ocean

  

  After conquering the Atlantic and the Pacific, ocean rower and environmental activist Roz Savage is preparing to hit the open water once again. This time she ha... Read more

  The 11 april 2011 by   Kungfujedi
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• The Mysterious Case of the Broom in the Night Or The France and Belgium Caper

  

  Names have not been changed to protect the innocent.After dashing from platform to platform following the much-anticipated clack-clack-clack of the Gare du... Read more

  The 09 april 2011 by   Thecleverpup
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• Golf Opportunity of Olympic Proportions

  

  The LPGA is preparing for the most-important unofficial, small-field, two-round golf tournament anywhere in the world. The HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup is just one... Read more

  The 29 march 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• Sporting a Fashion

  

  Imagine that fashion is a sport, and Fashion Week is the main event, the Olympics, if you will. Every day fashion editors, stylists, designers, models and... Read more

  The 22 march 2011 by   Heidi
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• The BBL Trophy Final Guildford Heat Vs. Mersey Tigers Live at The O2 Arena

  

  When I was a student, there was no better way to start the weekend than by waking up to the latest roundup of NBA action on Channel 4. Read more

  The 06 march 2011 by   Melikeyuk
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• LPGA Ambassadors on Olympic Golf Mission to Brazil

  

  Three top golfers on the LPGA Tour have decided to become golf ambassadors in order to gain more interest in the sport and to insure future Olympic success. Read more

  The 01 march 2011 by   Golfforbeginners
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• Saints for Our Time

  Way to go Egypt!! What an exciting thing to witness a peaceful revolution. I felt so happy for them watching the celebration in the streets of Cairo. Read more

  The 14 february 2011 by   Pinkall
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• Sam Clissold in Team GB for the European Youth Olympics

  

  In a few short days a group of the best junior British athletes will be heading out to Liberec in the Czech Republic to take part in the European Youth Olympic... Read more

  The 02 february 2011 by   Surfcat
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• World Cup Selection Woes

  

  If “Kiwi molesting” was an Olympic sport, we could have easily gone past Latvia or Slovenia in the medals table in 2008 summer Olympics, which by any scale woul... Read more

  The 11 december 2010 by   Aravindan Ingersol
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• Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics: Eh to Zed

  

  Image courtesy of A Time to Blossom at Flickr.comInspired by Shane Koyczan’s “We Are More”, a poem about what it means to be Canadian (hint: more than saying... Read more

  The 15 february 2010 by   Jimmydonuts
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• My Doha Asian Games Experience

  

  I was just lucky to be in Doha back in 2006 when Qatar won the bid to host the 15th Asian Games.Back in Manila, where they usually host the South East Asian... Read more

  The 20 may 2009 by   Ronnie888
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