Techno-Savvy London Olympiad 2012

I remember growing up watching the Olympics. My dad was a huge sports nut, and he would be glued to the TV during the games (to my mum’s utter dismay). I couldn’t blame him. There was so much spectacle to it, so much to sink your teeth into, it was virtually impossible to catch everything you wanted to see.
Luckily these days, there are resources to help Olympics fans get inside the action. In honor of the summer games which kicked off yesterday, here’s a short list of applications and sites to help you carry the torch through to the closing ceremony (August 12).

London 2012 Join In (Android)
Are you actually in London during the games? Lucky you — you get to experience history in the making. Then again, with all that commotion, the discombobulation can make you wish you were far away, watching it on TV. What you need is some guidance, and the official visitor’s guide app can help. The event organizers put this together to offer visitors a handy way to navigate all the activities in the Olympic Park, London and all around the U.K. See what’s going on near you, share your location with contacts who are looking for you amid all the craziness, build your own custom Olympic events itinerary (complete with alerts) and get info about facilities with interactive maps. Or just use it keep tabs on related news, images and social updates, or share your own impressions via Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare integration.
QR Codes from ScanLife Londoners and visitors will also note a slew of QR codes in and around the city. Much of that hasto do with ScanLife, the official provider of QR codes at the games. So if you’re running around and notice these codes on Olympics displays or advertisements, just scan it to get more info. Easy peasy.

ESPN Olympics Guide (online)
Even if you’re not an insider on the ground in London, you can still come off like an Olympic-sized smarty pants, thanks to the ESPN Olympics Guide site. All of the Olympic sports are explained here, with rules and visual demos showing how they work. There’s also trivia, historical trivia and a round up of the biggest names in each sport.

NBC Olympics Live Extra (iOS , Android)
NBC has 3,500 hours of Olympics coverage on tap for TV, but if you’re still hankering for more, the broadcaster’s Olympics app might have what you seek. It features alternate camera angles, replays and simulcasting of the programming across all the NBCUni channels. Users can also follow particular sports and set notifications for start times. For iPad users, it also delivers the events in 1080p HD specifically for thoseRetina Displays. (Note: Viewing content is still subject to the same blackout rules imposed by your cable, satellite or telco TV subscription. Bummer.)

Medals 2012 (iOS , Android)
Sometimes, all you want are just the facts. And this free app’s medals table makes it easy to see which medals (and how many) each country has won. The app also dishes out the time and date for every final event (even stuff like canoe slalom), and push notifications, to alert you every time your home country scores another medal.

London 2012 Olympics Results App (iOS , Android)
Like the other “official” apps, this one offers real-time news, schedules and results, but it also lets you follow specific athletes or countries. You can search for athletes by sport and country and set your favorites, to get tailored content that includes bios, news items and coverage of their performance during the games. Bonus: You can also check out details about the sports they’re playing and medal tables, so you can compare their status with others.

Facebook Olympics Page (online)
Fans can now connect via social networking with athletes, sports, a particular country’s Olympic committee and even advertising sponsors.

London 2012 Calendar (Android)
Don’t need all the bells and whistles? This straightforward app is exactly what the name says — a calendar. Look up events and times chronologically or by event, and check out record holder information too.

Chrome Scheduler (Chrome Browser extension)
This browser extension gives Chrome users a way to organize the Games any way they want, so they can pick it up on their laptops or tablets. It’s like making a playlist, except for Olympic sporting events. The itinerary can be based on athletes or events, and it sends alerts when it’s time to watch.
(To view an event, just click and it will take you to NBCOlympics.com.)

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MIGUNA Responds to Raila Statement on Book

My response (for publication) to the story “Raila will not sue Miguna”

a) He has not condemned Outa and others who burnt my effigy and buried my coffin in Nyando, thereby openly encouraging people to hurt or kill me. Aresponsible leader who upholds the rule of law would have quickly condemned those barbaric acts and distanced himself from them. By not doing so, Raila has now fully associated himself with such acts;
b) He has not responded to the allegations in the book, which are serious and go to the heart of his abilityor lack thereof, to lead. The country and the world is still waiting.
c) By authorising FORA, Gitobu Imanyara, Sarah Elderkin, Ngunjiri WAmbugu and Omar Hassan Omar to attempt to assassinate my character by hurling abuse and attempting pseudo and fake psychological analysis on me rather than dealing with the contents and substance of the book, Raila has demonstrated the numerous weaknesses and failures catalogued in my book.
c) If or when Caroli and others commence action against me, as far as I am concerned, that would be Raila doing it. Caroli is not just Raila’s Private Secretary (and money man and silent nominee in various ventures), he is also a self-styled ‘Chief of Staff’. Everything written about Caroli in the book revolves around what he did after Raila was appointed PM and Caroli started working at his office. Consequently, as far as I am concerned, in all intents andpurposes, Raila is Caroli and Caroli is Raila as far as my book is concerned.
d) And finally, Paul Mwangi’s opinion comment published in the electronic version of your newspaper cannot be taken to be Raila’s. Paul Mwangi is NOT Raila’s spokesperson; he is supposed to be a ‘legal adviser’. Kenyans have not given Paul Mwangi any legal and constitutional authority to act as Prime Minister. The op-ed piece is Paul Mwangi’s opinion. Therefore, as far as I can see, Raila has not spoken on my book at all. Subterfuge will not do. Thisis not what is expected of a PM who wants us to compare him to modern leaders in the first world. He has failed in action and practice.


Miguna [unedited] Toronto, Canada, July 26, 2012

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The Zenawi Paradox: An Ethiopian Leader's Good and Terrible Legacy

http://m.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/07/the-zenawi-paradox-an-ethiopian-leaders-good-and-terrible-legacy/260099/

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British Scientists Awarded £6.4 Million GM Crop Grant - David Icke Website

British Scientists Awarded £6.4 Million GM Crop Grant - David Icke Website

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Joe Cole: I was praying Liverpool would appoint Brendan Rodgers

http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/07/joe-cole-praying-liverpool-brendan-rodgers/

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The Honey Do List Gone Wild for Unemployed Men!

Wash the damn car Seal the driveway Clean the air filters Empty the vacuum bag Cut the frigging grass Organize the garage Paint See that chair, don’t sit in it. The dishes are piling up, let’s get ‘er done. But wait, it’s raining, get the clothes off the line, FAST. Look in the fridge, what do you see? Nothing? Get busy, here’s the list, off you go. Have fun. What took you so long! Gheesh. You what! You bought a new lawnmower! Let’s do the math. The square footage of the house is like ten times that of the lawn, so why didn’t you buy a new vacuum? Just wondering. Shrug. Here’s the credit card, go buy the kids their school stuff. Did you get the mail today? About that credit card, don’t you dare! You’re back already? What! The car broke down! Take the car in. How much? Here’s the other damn credit card. Your son wants a new video game. Don’t you dare! Fix that leaking tub. You can’t fix that leaking tub? Hire a plumber that takes a credit card. About that credit card. Did you see the hydro bill! Too bad we can’t use the credit card. Wait. I think we can. The little guy wants some more candy. Use the card. How much is our house worth? I was just wondering if there would be enough equity to pay off the credit cards. About those cards. Fill up the car. You really need the card for that. How much? Can you walk to hockey? Beer. We need beer. At least we’re getting airmiles, yippee. We need a new roof We need new windows When will the patio be finished? About that credit card. Credit card declined. Now what? Who’s your favourite realtor? Me? “Grin” Yeah I got a Listing. JCMT©

The Honey Do List Gone Wild forUnemployed Men!

Wash the damn car Seal the driveway Clean the air filters Empty the vacuum bag Cut the frigging grass Organize the garage Paint See that chair, don’t sit in it. The dishes are piling up, let’s get ‘er done. But wait, it’s raining, get the clothes off the line, FAST. Look in the fridge, what do you see? Nothing? Get busy, here’s the list, off you go. Have fun. What took you so long! Gheesh. You what! You bought a new lawnmower! Let’s do the math. The square footage of the house is like ten times that of the lawn, so why didn’t you buy a new vacuum? Just wondering. Shrug. Here’s the credit card, go buy the kids their school stuff. Did you get the mail today? About that credit card, don’t you dare! You’re back already? What! The car broke down! Take the car in. How much? Here’s the other damn credit card. Your son wants a new video game. Don’t you dare! Fix that leaking tub. You can’t fix that leaking tub? Hire a plumber that takes a credit card. About that credit card. Did you see the hydro bill! Too bad we can’t use the credit card. Wait. I think we can. The little guy wants some more candy. Use the card. How much is our house worth? I was just wondering if there would be enough equity to pay off the credit cards. About those cards. Fill up the car. You really need the card for that. How much? Can you walk to hockey? Beer. We need beer. At least we’re getting airmiles, yippee. We need a new roof We need new windows When will the patio be finished? About that credit card. Credit card declined. Now what? Who’s your favourite realtor? Me? “Grin” Yeah I got a Listing. JCMT©

This is a loss I will accept goodbye to fat without regret turns-out all is not okay, as I heard a voice in the distance say, "hey you!, yah you, where's our wiggle, we don't bounce, sag, or jiggle!" "Who's that" I asked completely shocked, "down here", it said, "can you hear me talk?, I do much better when I strut, nice to meet you, I'm your butt" "WHAT!" I screamed "Butt's don't talk", "oh sure" it said, "I don't just walk! Where's our fat, it keeps us warm, we were big and shaggy and in top-form," "Um, excuse-me please", I blurted out, "our fat had to go, so don't freak-out!, I was getting tired, really worn-out, so now I eat healthy and work-out, No offense, but less of you looks better, I don't have to cover you up with my sweater, Wiggling to the world in these tight jeans is what my fat loss really means" "you're pretty shallow", stated my butt, I said, "dude, just do what you do best Let's strut!" JCMT©

Application Hell

Do you know how many jobs are out there? Apparently, the super abundance is so overwhelming, it will make me cry with gratitude. The choices are spectacular! Employers en masse, like a parade of dancing cash. Sixteen hours of resume revamping, twenty two hours of cover letter re-design, and days of emailing to those who aredying to hire me. Oh yes. I warned my neighbours of the coming onslaught. Checked the local bylaws to ensure the parade of opportunity conformed. Adorned my body in pinstripes. The hair. You should see the hair: Arched at the edges it screams Management Material! Oh yes. All is good. Six months have passed. Do you know how many jobs are NOT out there? Apparently, the drought is so overwhelming, I had to stop crying. I couldn't afford the tissues. The choices for car washing, flipping burgers and pouring coffee, spectacular. I'm not educated to wash, flip, and pour; I really should have planned better. Employers must be IN Mass. And cash doesn't dance. Credit cards do. Sixteen hours of resume revamping, Twenty hours of cover letter re-design and months of emailing. gave me one thing I didn't have, cramps. Oh yes, the bylaws need revamping... employer onslaughts, went with the wind. About my hair. It's a lovely shade of in-shock grey. Pinstripes? Let's not go there. So what have I done for me lately, I whipped out the good china to havea coffee, Didn't have time to use it before. Unemployed class, all is good. JCMT©

Do you know how many jobs are out there? Apparently, the super abundance is so overwhelming, it will make me cry with gratitude. The choices are spectacular! Employers en masse, like a parade of dancing cash. Sixteen hours of resume revamping, twenty two hours of cover letter re-design, and days of emailing to those who aredying to hire me. Oh yes. I warned my neighbours of the coming onslaught. Checked the local bylaws to ensure the parade of opportunity conformed. Adorned my body in pinstripes. The hair. You should see the hair: Arched at the edges it screams Management Material! Oh yes. All is good. Six months have passed. Do you know how many jobs are NOT out there? Apparently, the drought is so overwhelming, I had to stop crying. I couldn't afford the tissues. The choices for car washing, flipping burgers and pouring coffee, spectacular. I'm not educated to wash, flip, and pour; I really should have planned better. Employers must be IN Mass. And cash doesn't dance. Credit cards do. Sixteen hours of resume revamping, Twenty hours of cover letter re-design and months of emailing. gave me one thing I didn't have, cramps. Oh yes, the bylaws need revamping... employer onslaughts, went with the wind. About my hair. It's a lovely shade of in-shock grey. Pinstripes? Let's not go there. So what have I done for me lately, I whipped out the good china to havea coffee, Didn't have time to use it before. Unemployed class, all is good. JCMT©

Michael Owen issues 'come and get me plea'

Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | Sport | Football | Michael Owen issues 'come and get me plea'

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ANTHEM OF FRUSTRATION

You've rung the Continental offices of No-one's Ever Here;
Please leave your name and number and then kindly disappear,
For our laws' writ rules king and twit in east, west, south and northward,
and fosters strife in modern life;

Nothing is straight forward.

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No doubt you know our other show, called Nothing Ever Fits,
who in their turn, as all soon learn, sell incomplete spares kits,
That lack the one important part to re-start car or tractor,
And at which stage, cause further rage, when we insert this factor;
That all shall be discovered only once the shops have closed,
So nothing ever, ever, ends as cheaply as supposed.

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An allied gang that makes a bang is
Not At This Address,
Who trades as 'We've moved Premises', but where and when's a guess;
For, though they've gone to Koinange Street, you're really none the wiser,
You think they're in Parliament road?

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This mib will kill you; sound familiar?
They're Out At A Meeting.
Elusive, they're conducive to a lot of overheating.
They won't come back till you've jacked up, and on your homeward trip;
As you leave town, they getbeamed diwn, in pairs, from mother ship.
Our Never Any Dunnies Group works on privat fears,
So by the time you've read this,
stuff is pouring out your ears.


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Reds agree Borini fee

Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | Sport | Football | Reds agree Borini fee

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CNN gets it wrong; we're all the worse for it

Philadelphia Public Relations Agency | Gregarious | The Gregory FCA blog: CNN gets it wrong; we're all the worse for it: BLUNDER: CNN stands corrected How could one of the world's most important news sources get it wrong? This morning, no doubt many America...

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