Current — The Olympics

Current — The Olympics

• Has London 2012 Really Improved Stratford? The Tale of Two Cities

  

  My boyfriend is currently completing his dissertation on the economic impacts of London 2012. Last weekend, I went down to Stratford with him to survey the loca... Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Tash Berbank
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• Weekend Update

  {one} On Friday Kyle and I dismantled our bedroom closet for phase 2 of our bedroom painting project. It needs some serious putty work done from the organizers... Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Karaevs
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• Blog : The Final Stretch for the Penguins

  

  Now that the Olympics are over, it is now time for the Penguins, as well as the rest of the league, to regain its focus back on the end of the NHL... Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Kipper
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• Sorry, I Chose the Downton Finale Over the Closing Ceremonies...

  

  THE ANSWER TO FRIDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: The Tonight Show and/or Late Night TV was last weeks theme. FIRST FIVES: Mike O'Dea, Sue MacNamara, James Gabriele,... Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Under Fire

  

  The tragedy that has been unfolding in the Ukraine has brought to light some unlikely heroes. A story on NBC last week showcased, albeit briefly, priests on... Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Steveawiggins
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• Enjoy a Winter Sport Holiday Whilst You Work

  

  Who's been enjoying watching the Winter Olympics? Well if you have, you may be feeling a little sad that the Winter Olympics are coming to an end on Sunday. Read more

  The 24 february 2014 by   Alex_bumptobaby
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• Just a Stepping-stone, Right?

  

  Saturday, February 22, 2014 @ 3:22 pmGood afternoon … well late afternoon. We’re doing this entry as the most productive thing that has happened in the last... Read more

  The 23 february 2014 by   Aynetal3
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• Final Olympic Medal Count

  1Russia13119332Norway11510263Canada10105254United... Read more

  The 23 february 2014 by   Morage
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• Attention, Capitalism! We Want To Head To Swedish Clothing Giant H&M To Buy...

  Canada has defeated Sweden 3-0 to win the men’s hockey gold medal.Three Questions That Arise From This Story1. Did IKEA create the instructions to assemble... Read more

  The 23 february 2014 by   Nottheworstnews
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• Russia: Helping the Sochi Strays !

  

  UPDATE to our post on Sochi strays – winter Olympics venue – 5th February 2014. Link to our post: Today, 23/02/14 we hear the following: A success! Dear Animal... Read more

  The 23 february 2014 by   Garry Rogers
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• Cosmic Justice in Sochi?

  

  David W. Carmichael http://davecskatingphoto.com/So it seems Kim Yun Ah may have been cheated out of retaining her Olympic crown in the figure skating. Read more

  The 22 february 2014 by   Smudger
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• Miley Cyrus – Twerking Was All A Practice Run For The Winter Olympics!

  

  As the Winter Olympics draw to a close, GFB brings you a world exclusive photo of over hyped pop sensation Miley Cyrus Twerking her way to Olympic Glory ! Read more

  The 22 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• The Strange World in Which We Live

  

  So many things have changed in the past 40-50 years. Some changes have been good, others not so much. In certain instances, we seem to be moving backward to a... Read more

  The 22 february 2014 by   Lowell
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• A British Best at The Winter Games

  

  Image source: Reuters It’s four months to go to the next World Cup and you can guarantee England will be holding it’s collective breath as the team strives to... Read more

  The 22 february 2014 by   Nico
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• 2014 Winter Olympic Opening Ceremony - Sochi

  

  www.olympicceremony.org2010 Vancouver Pyeongchang 2018XXII Olympic Winter GamesSochi, Russia2014Troika pulling the sun, thawing the ice in the Opening Ceremony... Read more

  The 22 february 2014 by   Pinkall
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• End-of-Week News Roundup: Kansas, Arizona, Etc., by Way of Russia

  Rose Luippold at Huffington Post: "Now it seems the red scare has become the ultimate red state," Jones said. Indeed, he spoke to several Russian officials on... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   William Lindsey
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• Review: Volvic Touch Of Coco Pineapple Inspired by Brazil

  

  Thank you to the reader who asked me to review the new flavour in the Volvic Touch Of range. This Volvic Touch of Coco Pineapple is the second drink inspired... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Grocerygems
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• Almost Missed It! It's National Condom Week!

  

  Condoms, Olympics inspired! One of my particular gripes with abstinence only sex-ed is that it deliberately and intentionally misinforms students about the... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Doggone
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• Winter Olympics 2014 – Sochi Update – With Ginger Sooty Day #37

  

  Ginger Sooty, GLOVE PUPPET OF DREAMS provides a daily round-up of events at the Sochi 2014 Olympics that are, quite simply Sochi 2014.Well Folks - What A... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• #Frifotos – #Flames – They’re Not Just for The #Olympics !

  

  This week’s #Frifotos is #Flames! I contacted the #Frifotos Gods and left #Flames as a suggestion for this week and what do ya know, they chose flames! Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Kenin Bassart
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• Friday in Photos

  

  It’s been a busy and tiring week, not to mention a very wordy one, so here are a few photos for want of anything more substantial. It’s Mr Litlove’s birthday... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Litlove
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• Not Much Today...

  

  THE ANSWER TO THURSDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Ed McMahon was Johnny's sidekick FIRST FIVES: Sue MacNamara, James Gabriele, Bill McLaughlin, Lance Beitler Karen... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Reasons My Mama Is Crying – A Guest Post By A 2-Year-Old

  

  ***I have had guest bloggers before. They were brilliant and insightful but, as fabulous as they were, this writer is hands-down my favorite guest poster of... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Elizabeth Comiskey
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• 5 on Friday

  

  I can't believe it's Friday again - where did this week go?! Things have been busy - in a good way - and I have really been working on just enjoying each day.... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Thenigottothinking
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• How to Be Better in Your Relationship (or Dating Life)

  

  1. Surprise them, keep your significant other on their toes.2. Take care of yourself: get your haircut, work out, eat healthy, don't wait too long to get a wax... Read more

  The 21 february 2014 by   Shanlakes
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• Winter Olympics 2014 – What Sports Would You Like To See?

  

  Hello,GFB has been following the Winter Olympics that are, quite simply Sochi 2014 and our reporter Ginger Sooty, The Glove Puppet Of Dreams, has been... Read more

  The 20 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• Olympics and Talk Shows...that's All I'm Watching Lately.

  

  THE ANSWER TO WEDNESDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Joan Rivers gave the late night thing a shot over on FOX FIRST FIVES: James Gabriele, Sue MacNamara, Jim Wall, Alex... Read more

  The 20 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Skinny White Russian to Celebrate #Sochi #WinterOlympics

  Here’s part three of my Olympic Opening Ceremony night with Mom. We had to do something to celebrate the location of this year’s winter Olympics. Read more

  The 20 february 2014 by   Take A Bite Out Of Boca
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• Train with Olympic Elites at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary

  

  There aren’t many places in the world where average humans like you and I have the opportunity to train side by side with Olympic Athletes. Here in Calgary... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Kenin Bassart
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• *Exploring the UK’s Capital Cities!

  

  Great Britain is home to four amazing countries, with four amazing capital cities, so if you’re after a UK short break and want something a little more special... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Ourbabyblog
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• Golf Channel Begins Celebration of Golf's Olympic Return at the 2016 Rio Olympics

  

  ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 19, 2014 – As the 2014 Olympic Winter Games from Sochi come to a close this Sunday, the sporting world will begin to turn its attention to... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Eatsleepgolf
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• America In Crisis: Clown Shortage 2014

  

  National Clown Week is celebrated the first week of every August. This year’s festivities might be in jeopardy due to a record drop in enrollment of the... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Christopher De Voss
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• Putin and the Media: Dreams About Russia

  

  // Now you see it, now you still see it THE opening ceremony of the Sochi Olympics on February 7th had panache. A troika of light floated above the stage,... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Stizzard
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• Winter Olympics 2014 – Sochi – Ginger Sooty Reports – Day (Feels Like 235) 11

  

  Ginger Sooty, GLOVE PUPPET OF DREAMS provides a daily round-up of events at the Winter Olympics that are, quite simply Sochi 2014.This fella came down a snowy... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• Lots of Catching up Plus Maybe a Little Too Much Jimmy...for You Guys...not Me.

  

  THE ANSWER TO TUESDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Doc Severnson was Johnny Carson's band leader FIRST FIVES: Sue MacNamara, Dan Realson, Jim Carter, Mike O'Dea Larry... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Win, Lose Or Nice Try?

  

  Image via sportsunbiased.com I’ve been watching and I’ve noticed that, in the Olympics, only the top 3 competitors in any given event get a medal.  They all... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Elizabeth Comiskey
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• Capturing the Gold by Stepping Up Your Game With the Right Registrations

  FairWinds Partners  is hosting the Beyond the dot conference in Washington D.C. today, Michael is at the conference for thedomains and Rightofthedot. Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Worldwide
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• Sesame Glazed Cauliflower

  

  Yesterday's Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas was not all Mom and I made for our night of watching Olympics Opening... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Take A Bite Out Of Boca
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• 2014 Olympics - Meet the U.S. Ladies

  

  Today is the ladies' short program in Sochi, so let's get to know the U.S. ladies team!Gracie GoldGracie Gold trains in El Segundo, California and won her... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Jcomeaux
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• Counting My Cultural Obsessions

  

  It's 4am and I'm obsessively watching the live broadcast of the Sochi Winter Olympics, but it's not unusual for me to be following the luge or Super-G at this... Read more

  The 19 february 2014 by   Russellvjward
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• Jimmy Ruled Last Night

  

  THE ANSWER TO MONDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Jack Paar was The Tonight Show host before Johnny Carson. FIRST FIVE: Mike O'Dea, Sue MacNamara, Ed Ziskind, Lance... Read more

  The 18 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Tuesday Shoesday ~ Get Your Skates on

  

  Can you guess what I’ve been doing all morning? I got up during half term with an alarm that was set even earlier than on a work-day in order to watch the Winte... Read more

  The 18 february 2014 by   Cassiefairy
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• Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas

  

  As much as I absolutely hate the cold, I spent last weekend visiting my parents in New Jersey. Yes, it was below 30 degrees. Yes, I saw snow for the first time... Read more

  The 18 february 2014 by   Take A Bite Out Of Boca
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• The Power And Sins Of Speech

  From wikipedia I give you a definition of a term I will shortly dive into."The Hebrew term lashon hara (or loshon hora) (Hebrew לשון הרע; "evil tongue") is the... Read more

  The 18 february 2014 by   Ldsapologetics
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• Winter Olympics 2014 – Picture Special – Lenin On A Snowboard?

  

  That’s right – the old Bolshevik was stoked as he lay down some steamers alongside a piked 5 Year Tractor Plan with a hint of Marxist Dialectic 720 thrown in fo... Read more

  The 17 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• U.S. Men's Hockey Forward T.J. Oshie's Hockey Swing & Golf Swing Examined

  

  Oshie Netted Four Goals in six Attempts in Overtime Shootout Win Over Team Russia Saturday at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi A 2-handicap, Oshie Recently... Read more

  The 17 february 2014 by   Eatsleepgolf
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• The Over The Line With Jack and Joe: Show #2

  

  Long Awkward PauseCast Presents:With Jack And JoeHere are your PauseCast Cliff Notes: The Super Bowl Joe Namath’s Coat Super Bowl Commercials Pink Eye The... Read more

  The 17 february 2014 by   Christopher De Voss
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• House of Cards All Weekend Long...sort of

  

  THE ANSWER TO FRIDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: The theme for last week was shows that have LOVE in the title to celebrate Valentines Day! Read more

  The 17 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• 'This “New Religion” of This Era Does Not Permit (and is Hostile Towards)...

  

  A fascinating read over at Pursuit of Truth Ministries, a new place for me, written by a nameless gay Catholic who is disturbed by what surrounds the Olympics i... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Brutallyhonest
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• …Freeze Frame

  

  This Sunday we find ourselves on the brink of a crossroads: behind us the Olympics, before us the Oscars.This Thursday we’ll begin our marathon of reviews of al... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Zer
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• Rising Injury Rate Causes Olympic Committee to Question Met-Life Sponsorship

  

  Originally posted on Long Awkward Pause: SOCHI, RUSSIA — Already being referred to as the “Ow-lympics” by many athletes, the Sochi games officially became the... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Christopher De Voss
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• Rising Injury Rate Causes Olympic Committee to Question Met-Life Sponsorship

  

  SOCHI, RUSSIA — Already being referred to as the “Ow-lympics” by many athletes, the Sochi games officially became the most injury-ridden winter Olympics ever... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Christopher De Voss
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• Thrifty Fashion ~ DIY Winter Hat with Bow & Pom-poms

  

  At this time of year the weather is cold, wet and sometimes snowy, and watching the Winter Olympics has got me thinking about wrapping up warm. Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Cassiefairy
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• Patrick Cummins Will Fight Daniel Cormier on 9 Days Notice For His UFC Debut

  

  Image from blog.betdsi.com Two time All-American wrestler Patrick Cummins has stepped up to fight Daniel Cormier on just nine days notice. Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Candornews
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• 2014 Olympics - Meet the U.S. Ice Dancers

  

  Today begins the ice dance event in Sochi - an event that I have been anxiously awaiting for four years. Let's meet all three teams that will be representing th... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Jcomeaux
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• Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic Accessories

  

  During week 1 of the Olympics at Sochi I have been keeping a close watch on my fellow Canadians and I came to the conclusion that those red and white uniforms... Read more

  The 16 february 2014 by   Jennifer
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• Indiana Bloggers: Hoosier Updates from Around the Web 2/9/2014 — 2/15/2014

  

  I thought it would be fun to highlight one article each week from the Hoosier bloggers you know and love. You know, previously Featured little Indiana Bloggers! Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Jessicanunemaker
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• USA Hockey Beats Russia In A Shootout,TJ Oshie Instantly Becomes USA Folk Hero.

  

  February 15, 2014 Winning! That shit was awesome. TJ Oshie basically owned Putin and the Russians in the shootout. Who cares that we got a little lucky with... Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Ceboscuit
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• Happy Valentine's Day!! So Let's Get Going :)

  

  Friday, February 14, 2014 @ 9:19 amGood morning! This is where it all starts. Well … at least first – Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Aynetal3
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• Celebratory Planet - Motivational Planet - Re-prioritised Planet

  

  image copyright Reuters 2014...watching the Winter Olympics from Sochi RU I realised how, when directed through the right Creativity, Passion and Kinship... Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Freeplanet
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• Cheesy Love-hearts and Pink Champagne – It Must Be Valentines Day!

  

  What did you get up to for Valentine’s Day yesterday? Are you celebrating today instead? I know a lot of my pals are making it into a weekend-long celebration... Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Cassiefairy
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• 2014 Happy Valentine’s Day!

  

  Happy Valentine’s Day!Wishing all of those who read and visit my Bebe Love Okazu blog , my family and friends, a heartfelt and happy February 14th! Read more

  The 15 february 2014 by   Bebeloveokazu
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• Friday Favorites!

  

  Happy Friday Friends! Whoop for Friday and Valentines day! What a great combination. E and I are keeping our Valentines pretty low key since we are headed home... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Laurenegeorge
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• SuperLunchNotes: RED WEEK!

  

  I know I said I’d post a week’s worth of SuperLunchNotes the Monday after, but it’s Valentine’s Day and Papa has been out of town for a few days and won’t get... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Designerdaddy
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• Olympic City: Gary Hustwit on Sochi and the Afterlife of the Games

  

  While Sochi’s true legacy is yet to be written, the questions raised by inflated budgets and shaky construction are already being debated. It’s nothing new. Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Dwell
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• Yves Saint Laurent’s Russian Style Holiday Home

  

  Sotchi Winter Olympics are in full force and we have seen many beautiful pictures of Sochi and its surroundings, from the majestic mountains to the palm tree... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Fashion Addicted Foodies
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• Sahara Race (Jordan) 2014

  

  February 16th sees the start of the Sahara Race (Jordan) 2014, part of the 4Deserts series of 250 km stage races. This year’s field of competitors includes... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Abichal
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• Have A Laugh Fridays – Gold Medal Cel-O-Bration!

  After winning the gold medal in Skeleton at the 2010 Olympics, Jon Montgomery had an interesting celebration as a fan greeted him in the Olympic Village. You... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Tim Mushey
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• Riding The Toilet Seat Is Not For The Feint Hearted – By Bob On The Pot

  

  Hello,Enjoying the Winter Olympics? Neither am I.My lovely wife Shirley is though. Especially the Ice Skating. Last night Shirl and her sister Doreen, each... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• "Everyone Missed Something 10 Years Ago...."

  

  Sometimes too many things going on is not a good thing, because then you forget things and then start to eliminate the unnecessary things in order to survive. Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Jamesswezey
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• Oscars 2014: Full List of Nominees and Events Schedule

  

  The 86th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the actors, technical achievements, and... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Techsemo
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• In Honor of the Winter Olympics, a Look Back at Skating Royalty....

  In honor of the Winter Olympics, a look back at skating royalty. Four time World Champions and two time Olympic Gold Medalists, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Shannawilson
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• Lush Demand Gay Rights

  

  LUSH – Sign of Love campaignThis Valentine’s Day Lush Cosmetics Shops in over 40 countries are promoting the LGBTQ campaign.What is the LGBTQ Campaign? Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Suzanne Robinson
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• The Dark of Winter

  

  {Coat: Old and from an outlet (similar) | Sweater: Maison Jules (on sale!) | Pants Boots: Madewell | Scarf: Gap (similar) | Watch: Fossil | Lipstick: L'Oreal... Read more

  The 14 february 2014 by   Thecurlycasualista
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• Silenced by Paranoia

  

  After several days of recovery, I've decided to continue this story where I left off. I originally posted my last post in the early afternoon of February 6,... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Pinkall
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• Winter Sports You Should Know About

  

  When the weather gets cold and the snow begins to fall, most weekend warriors enjoy winter activities such as skiing or ice-skating. But then there are those wh... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Healthytravelblog
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• Another Day, Another Industrial Disaster: Gas Pipeline Explosion in Kentucky

  

  Adair County, Kentucky remains under a state of emergency after a natural gas line explosion early Thursday morning. Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Later Or Tomorrow

  The blond twin always plans her perfect day in her head. She wakes up with a list of what she will do and when. If we do anything to alter her plan, she always... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Twotimesthefun
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• Slovenia Is Still Frozen Solid: 'This Is Crazy, Really Crazy', & 3 Other...

  

  Millions of people in the United States south were affected by a massive storm this week inaptly named Pax. It stretched from Florida and Texas to North Carolin... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Elizabethprata
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• The Homogenization of the World's Cultures is Ramping up

  And it's showing up in Olympic dress:Regional costume is vanishing from the planet, kept alive at the opening ceremony of each new Olympics and on the... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Bbenzon
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• Thoughts for Thursday.......

  

  1. Little Baby Buddy's room is 98% finished!2. The Winter Olympics are cramping my tv watching. I'm more interested in the problems in Sochi than the actual... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Megthamama
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• Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 – Ginger Sooty Reports Day 6

  

  Ginger Sooty, GLOVE PUPPET OF DREAMS provides a daily round-up of events at the Winter Olympics that are, quite simply Sochi 2014. Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• Early Mornings & Snowy Sports

  

  I bet you can see the dark circles under my eyes from where you are because I woke up this morning at 5 am after being jolted out of a particularly bad dream. Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Cassiefairy
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• A Random Thing Or Two-sday

  

  Coat: similarSweater: LOFTPants: similarShoes: similar1) These hairs got a nice whackin' put to them and I looooove the freedom and simplicity. My first thought... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Alongabbeyroad
  

• 2014 Olympics - Meet the U.S. Men

  

  Today the men's event kicks off in Sochi, and the U.S. has an incredibly strong team of Jeremy Abbott and Jason Brown. Let's get to know these two... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Jcomeaux
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• Jason Brown: Hometown Olympian

  Highland Park-native (my hometown) Jason Brown, an Olympic figure skater, has gone viral with his exhilarating performance at the U.S. Figure Skating... Read more

  The 13 february 2014 by   Brief22
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• US Ambassador McFaul Steps Down

  

  It was a good decision. However given recent Ambassadorial nominees for foreign posts, one cannot help but be concerned by what kind of buffoon the hapless US... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics – Ginger Sooty’s Update – Day 5

  

  Ginger Sooty, GLOVE PUPPET OF DREAMS provides a daily round-up of events at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics that are, quite simply Sochi 2014.Well Folks - What... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Gingerfightback
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• The GREAT London Routemaster Bus in Singapore

  

  I loved London’s iconic Routemaster bus ever since I saw it on a Harry Potter movie. Fortunately, I didn’t need any magic to see a London bus in Singapore,... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Spunktitude
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• UK: Royal Marine Reserve Vehicles Torched in Bristol

  

  This morning smoke rose above Clifton from the two vans and one large white personnel transporter we’d torched with low-tech firestarters. Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Sochi Environmentalist Jailed for Three Years for Spray-painting a Fence

  

  An environmental activist who investigated abuses in the build-up to the Sochi Olympics was sent to prison for three years by a Russian court on Wednesday... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Barre Breakdown - 4th Position Plie + Quinoa Protein Oats

  

  Happy Happy Hump Day!I hope you are all having a great week so far! Mine has been pretty good, just lots of teaching, working, watching the Olympics, and... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Laurenegeorge
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• So Happy for Both of 'em.

  

  For the first time, an Alpine skiing event at the Olympics has ended in a tie. On Wednesday, Dominique Gisin of Switzerland and Tina Maze of Slovenia both made... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Vasquez
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• Just Some Olympics and Bed for Me Last Night

  

  THE ANSWER TO TUESDAY'S TRIVIA QUESTION: Everybody Loves Raymond was the CBS sitcom that followed the lives of The Barone Family. Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Kristy47
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• Involvement Tips: What You Need to Know to Get Started

  

  Students participate in organizations like Habitat for Humanity to facilitate service learning. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)  So you want to get involved with... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Rondabowen
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• This Was No Snowfall, but It Deserves a Second Look

  

  TAKEAWAY: A simple quasi multi-media story, the Winter Olympics and The New York Times. Perhaps a template of what can be done without an avalanche of bells... Read more

  The 12 february 2014 by   Themarioblog
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• Not Laughing at #SochiProblems: Some People Have to Live There, You Know

  

  from my most recent post at Religion News Service…Look, I get it: people don’t go to the Olympics expecting to endure what seems to them like developing-world... Read more

  The 11 february 2014 by   Rachelmariestone
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• Trifecta - with the Kids!

  

  Monday, February 10, 2014 @ 10:54 amGood morning. This is just us. We’ve been pretty fluttery up to this time so we’re going to try concentrating a bit more wit... Read more

  The 11 february 2014 by   Aynetal3
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• Johnny Weir Has Won Every Fashion Award Possible At The Sochi Winter Olympics

  

  February 11, 2014 Fire on top of fire on top of fire. And just for good measure, his ring game was off the chains the other day. Tell me someone else who has... Read more

  The 11 february 2014 by   Ceboscuit
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• "I Am Empty Now; the Suffering Has Emptied Me . . . So Refill Me"

  

  Nicole DeMille has written a must read piece on suffering... this after being inspired by something said at the Sochi Olympics: Watching a preview from Sochi,... Read more

  The 11 february 2014 by   Brutallyhonest
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