olympics

Attention Jorge: Mayors Everywhere Saying NO To Stadiums

“I will not sign a document that puts one dollar of taxpayers’ money on the line . . .” so stated Boston Mayor Martin Walsh as he refused to sign the host city contract for the 2024 Summer Games, putting a stake through the heart of this misguided plan. Sounds like Walsh did his due …

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Another Medal For Elizabeth Beisel

Rhode Island’s Elizabeth Beisel won the bronze medal in the 200m backstroke to add to the silver she won in the 400m individual medley. Very cool. And a big thanks to Rhode Island Public Radio for blurting out the results this afternoon as I drove down the highway. Not cool. These jackets are growing on …

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YouTube is the next NetFlix

As students start dragging their beach-burned, hungover asses back to college in our little seven-school town, here’s an oldie (like, at least a year old!) but goodie, to remind ourselves, while our parking spaces and peace of mind disappear, why we love them — and their money — so much. The Hipster Olympics: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAO4EVMlpwM]

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