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Sochi 2014: The Mascots Are Here
The mascot race for Sochi 2014 has finally been decided. I say that as though the next winter games are upon us and not three years away… but, you know, I am a planner. Now I can start planning my … Continue reading
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Auctioning off the Olympics
A few days ago CBC News posted a story about the auctioning off of Olympic goods, from backpacks to couches (can I get one of those marshmallow looking chairs from the mountain events that competitors got to sink into after … Continue reading
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Julia Mancuso Hits the World Cup Podium
What better way to end two years off the podium than with two trips during the Olympics? Follow it up with a trip to the FIS World Cup Super G podium in Crans-Montana the next week. After her Olympic silver … Continue reading
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Shaun White Dreamed It All
Shaun White appears to be the most laid back Olympian the world has ever seen. He also makes no bones about the fact that yeah, I dreamed it would be this way and it is. I saw it all and then I … Continue reading
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I’m Gonna Miss You, Bob Costas
You too, Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. The following came to my attention during the closing ceremonies. It was one final, harsh kick to the gut: the Olympics being over probably means that I have to break up with Bob … Continue reading
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One Last Sartorial Glance: Spandex, Spandex & Vera Wang Too
Let’s do this thing. We covered many a sartorial spandex moment, from sequins on figure skaters to swizzles on skiers, but we have a few things left to say, including some comments on tighties from the athletes themselves. First of all, take … Continue reading
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Mary Carillo: Expert in Canadiana
I think a lot of us fell a little in love with Mary Carillo over the course of Vancouver 2010. I know Kathleen and I did; I suspect that you might have. Mary Carillo’s late night coverage got us through … Continue reading
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Help! There Is Bleach in My Lungs!
Never a good thing. Two Sundays ago, right in the midst of Olympic fever, my Canadian ice-hole roommate Greg decided to clean the bathroom. Oh sure, it sounds like a nice Canadian gesture of roommateship. It might have even looked … Continue reading
London 2012 Olympic Posters
Posters by British artists Fiona Banner, Michael Craig-Martin, Martin Creed, Tracy Emin, Anthea Hamilton, Howard Hodgkin, Gary Hume, Sarah Morris, Chris Ofili, Bridget Riley, Bob and Roberta Smith, and Rachel Whiteread were unveiled earlier this month at the Tate Britain in London. … Continue reading →
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