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London 2012: My Olympics – Day 6
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 6

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Which sports did I watch today? Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Rowing, Cycling (Track) Golden moment of the day – Track Cycling begins with world records and drama I missed most of the daytime events in today’s Olympics and had to catch up with most of the big wins of the day. With medals arriving all over … Continue reading →

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 5
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 5

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Which sports did I watch today? Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Gymnastics, Rowing, Cycling (Road) Golden moment of the day – UK takes first gold medals I couldn’t decide whether to go with the Rowing Women’s Pair or Men’s Cycling Individual Time Trial for my moment of the day, so I’ve gone for both! Seeing Helen Glover … Continue reading →

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 4
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 4

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Which sports did I watch today? Archery, Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Gymnastics, Equestrian, Diving Golden moment of the day – US Take Gold in Women’s Gymnastics Though the events were nowhere near as dramatic as those at the Men’s Gymnastics yesterday, the display that the US Team put on today is worthy of my Golden Moment. … Continue reading →

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 3
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 3

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Which sports did I watch today? Archery, Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Gymnastics Golden moment of the day – Men’s Gymnastics Team Final After their stellar performance in the qualification stages, as well as a poor showing for the favourites, GB went into the Men’s Team Final hoping to sneak into the medals. What happened today was … Continue reading →

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 2
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 2

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Which sports did I watch today? Archery, Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Cycling (Road), Gymnastics, Sailing, Beach Volleyball Golden moment of the day – France beat USA in Men’s swimming relay The Swimming is an obvious joy at the Olympics, world records left right and centre and some shock results all the time. Seeing Rebecca Adlington win … Continue reading →

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 1
London 2012 / Olympics 2012 / Sport

London 2012: My Olympics – Day 1

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

  Which sports did I watch today? Archery, Swimming, Judo, Cycling (Road), Gymnastics, Rowing Golden moment of the day – Archery Men’s Team Final I had never watched Archery before today, but spent most of the day being hooked on the Men’s team event. The final of this saw Italy take on the US in … Continue reading →

Will the Olympics take over my life again?
Olympics 2012 / Sport

Will the Olympics take over my life again?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

It’s hard to avoid the Olympics, it’s become a huge part of life in 2012 whether you’re excited or not. I’m not a big fan of sports, which is evident by the complete lack of anything related to the topic on this blog, but I have a personal affinity for the Olympics. (Cue overlong retelling … Continue reading →

Top 20 Madonna Songs 10-1
808s / Superlist Sunday

Top 20 Madonna Songs 10-1

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

  10) Vogue – I’m Breathless – 1990 Earlier in the year when Madge was making her entrance for her Superbowl show any worries I had over her choice as halftime act vanished once those opening clicks began. What other sound in pop music is as stylish, sophisticated or threatening as that intro. It’s the … Continue reading →

Shiny New Festival brings Fringe theatre to Liverpool
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Shiny New Festival brings Fringe theatre to Liverpool

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

This week saw the debut of the Shiny New Festival, a residency at the Lantern Theatre in Liverpool which brought together 7 different performance pieces spread across the week. Event organiser Peter Mitchelson has created a fringe festival that showcases the wide range of up and coming talent in a variety of performance styles. There … Continue reading →

Theatre Review: Saving Grace (Shiny New Festival)
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Theatre Review: Saving Grace (Shiny New Festival)

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Sam Atkins • Leave a comment

Taking place at a Hen Party that goes horribly wrong from the start, Saving Grace is a comedy play with an emphasis on technology and the implications of being tied to so many social networks. The tone remains pitched between awkward humour and big laughs throughout, though more often than not it fails to fall … Continue reading →

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