Archive for July, 2012

darkskies

Extra, Extra

The rest of the day’s news. Not all of it Olympic. There’s also an escaped parrot.

Londonist Out Loud 30th July 2012

Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast for London, 30 July 2012

Opening Ceremony, Critical Mass and E-book on London Olympics.

Tug of war

What Do You Love Best – London East Or West?

What gives East the edge or makes West best? (sponsored post)

Olympic tennis

Extra Tickets On Sale To Fill Empty Seats

The mysterious case of the missing Games spectators.

The protest front is well covered by the media.

In Pictures: Olympic Protests

Not everyone’s caught up in the positive mood.

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London 2012: Listen With Nigel

One man. Two ears. Thousands of overheard conversations (sponsored post).

athleteanatomy

Anatomy Of An Athlete @ Hunterian Museum

Arts-heavy exhibition looking at the role of medicine, surgery and exercise in sport.

doctorsdilemma

Theatre Review: The Doctor’s Dilemma @ The National Theatre

Who to save, the scoundrel genius or the virtuous nobody?

Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro. Photographer Bernhard Spöttel.  Image courtesy of Audi AG.

Exhibition Review: Designed To Win @ Design Museum

What does it take to produce medal- and world championship-winning sports technology?

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London Statues Get New Hats

Lord Nelson gets a new tricorn.