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Toots or Consequences © 2010 Lynn Rebuck

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

images[3] If you’ve watched any of the World Cup soccer matches over the past few weeks, you are no doubt aware of the sound of the vuvuzela, a loud, droning South African horn played simultaneously by thousands of fans to the dismay of millions of worldwide television viewers who simultaneously search for the mute button on the remote.
            It’s the first time that a sporting event has been known to cause side effects. Caution: Watching World Cup soccer may cause ringing in the ears. The good news is that (more…)

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Olympians Go for the Goldenrod?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

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 Of all the Olympic traditions, one is most puzzling to me.

Why, when male Olympic champions stand in the spotlight of the world and bask in their accomplishment, do officials hand them a bouquet of flowers? 

I know of no other tradition where a man is handed a congratulatory floral arrangement to hold while the world watches. . (more…)

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The Olympic Challenge © 2010 Lynn Rebuck

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Pair of figure skates isolated on whiteIf I had known how much was going to be expected of me during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, I would have trained harder.  I’m not competing; I’m worn out just from watching.

With television coverage lasting until late in the evening, it’s affecting my performance the following day.  I heard Bob Costas say last night that I don’t have the stamina I showed in watching previous Olympics. (more…)

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