Huzzah, Another 6-weeks of Winter - Vancouverite

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Headline of the day, so far from Gawker: Totemic Rodent's Handlers Decree Frigid Misery Upon a Weary Nation. I mean, I guess this makes sense since Global Warming is dead and all. Which makes sense since there is no winter here for the Olympic Games. And it is schedule to warm up even more as we approach opening ceremonies time. ...

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The 2010 Dreading Games

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Awkward. Sports Illustrated is on to us. Dave Zirin writes about the mood of Vancouver on the 17-day eve of the games. When I arrived in Vancouver, the first thing I noticed was the frowns. The International Olympic Committee has leased every sign a...

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topics: 2010-winter-games, beach, olympics, volleyball

Possible Olympic Detournements

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As far as culture jams or detournements my personal favourite has to be taking the Canadian Olympic Committee's own propaganda campaign Paint the Town Red literally as a means of protest. I've said it a couple times on Morning Brew, but let's all go ...

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topics: downtown, olympics, vanoc

Olympic Tent Security: We are Totally Safe

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Photo: Les Baszo, PNGCan I just say that the idea that we are protecting the Olympic Games Venues with airport style security and people off the street without much training does not leave me feeling all that safe. Especially when it appears that t...

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