Archive for August 11th, 2008
Beijing Beat: Why Gymnastics’ New Scoring System Is Less Than Perfect
Women’s gymnastics has had several memorable Olympic champions, many of whom we can name like old friends. Olga Korbut was the first modern gymnast to captivate crowds. She enthralled viewers with her outgoing, charming personality and her daring moves at the Munich Games in ‘72. Her feats—a back flip on the uneven bars, the first [...]
Amuse Bouche: This watch is worth a dime
So maybe you can cash in on that super out-there book idea after all?
Lunchtime Snacks: Daily News Round Up
Money Changes Everything: Money’s making a lot of news today. For one thing, our money, is bouncing back. According to the Financial Times, the dollar is coming on strong, and for the first time in ages, the Euro is dropping. The dollar surged a whopping 5 cents, which seems like nothing, but is major movements [...]
Obama: Two Can Play This Game
I think David Axelrod pushed Steve Schmidt down, gave him a wedgie, and stole his lunch money over the weekend at a bipartisan benefit gala for campaign reform.
(Someone wake me up when the bell rings and this presidential campaign exits the playground.)
RIP Isaac Hayes
From Shaft to Chef, we bid adieu to Isaac Hayes, cool before cool was cool.
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