I don’t know what pressure can be brought to bear on the International Olympic Committee (OIC) at this point; they have long been linked to bags of money and easygoing murderous tyrants who never worry about occupational safety or human rights. But China is really testing us this year. I want to watch the winter …
“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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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 …
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]