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...Kumaritashvili died on Feb. 12, at age 21, a few hours before the Olympic opening ceremonies. During a training run, Kumaritashvili's sled struck an inside wall on the final turn of the luge track, and he was catapulted into an unpadded steel support column. The accident cast an instant pall over the Olympics and called into question the track's design. In the week leading up to the Games, many luge athletes openly wondered if the track was too dangerous; Kumaritashvili's father said his son had expressed concern about his own safety. After several adjustments were made...
...look for failure, that is undoubtedly what we will find. Failure makes for a powerful media narrative, and this is especially true in the culture of instant gratification created by the 24-hour news cycle. We analyze every minute of Obama’s presidency, expecting constant action and consistent progress. American government has never worked at high speeds, and frankly, it was not necessarily meant to do so. Obama has had a busy first year moving the nation forward whether or not Americans take the time to notice. Perhaps the most poignant critique of the president, in fact...
...order to foster discussion about the film, the organizers hosted a reception afterwards where bowls of instant ramen noodles were served. ‘Food at 24fps’ plans to provide themed foods, such as beer and cheese, at upcoming screenings as well...
...Rimbaud. Straight off the bus she headed to look up friends in Brooklyn and stumbled upon Mapplethorpe, sound asleep. "He was pale and slim with masses of dark curls, lying bare chested with strands of beads around his neck. I stood there. He opened his eyes and smiled." Instant bliss--she'd given up one baby and found another...
That’s right, the famed burger joint is serving up a piece of meat called “The Situation” (gender reversal much?). The burger, an instant crowd-pleaser, according to general manager Billy Bartley, is sandwiched between red hot chili peppers and veggie chili and served with a side of friends...