Awesome breakdown of the history of the modern Olympic 100 m dash.

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Awesome breakdown of the history of the modern Olympic 100 m dash.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/05/sports/olympics/the-100-meter-dash-one-race-every-medalist-ever.html?smid=go-share

Skye is my friend too, and I admire that she had the courage to write the post.

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Skye is my friend too, and I admire that she had the courage to write the post. There aren’t any CFAs around me, but I would boycott them if I could. Read Skye’s post to see why.

Originally shared by tam frager

I’ve been trying to figure out how to write about the Chick-Fil-A/ Gay rights brouhaha. Skye, a doctoral student studying Experimental Psychology, articulates the problem better than other posts I’ve read. If you aren’t sure why there so many of us are upset by the statements made by Dan Cathy, by the millions of dollars they’ve donated to organizations that support discrimination, and by the outpouring of support Chick-Fil-A received yesterday, perhaps this will help you understand.

http://insearchofscience.tumblr.com/post/28576798409/it-hurts

Today is just one of those days when I have to tell myself to think of flying baby Sophie cats when I get frustrated.

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Today is just one of those days when I have to tell myself to think of flying baby Sophie cats when I get frustrated. 

Sure wish there was a way for London to share its rain with us.

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Sure wish there was a way for London to share its rain with us.

http://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2012/07/london-olympic-games-then-and-now-1908-2012/

I like how the coaches ride bikes alongside the rowers. A workout and encouragement at the same time! #olympics

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I like how the coaches ride bikes alongside the rowers. A workout and encouragement at the same time! #olympics

Anybody else notice the overuse of tilt-shift during the athlete background segments of the #Olympics?

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Anybody else notice the overuse of tilt-shift during the athlete background segments of the #Olympics?

So who else has just become experts on such sports as archery, cycling, swimming and volleyball since they’ve been…

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So who else has just become experts on such sports as archery, cycling, swimming and volleyball since they’ve been on tv? #olympics