Queue dramatic race music. And this was just the quarterfinal.
CBC / Via imgur.com
Here it is from another angle
CBC / Via twitpic.com
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20 Feb 18:31
There Was An Incredible Photo Finish Yesterday At The Men's Ski Cross In Sochi
Philip.paulssonHahah awesome.
20 Feb 17:42
U.S. Olympic Luger Shared A Video Of A Wolf (Or Very Large Dog) In Her Hallway In Sochi
Philip.paulssonHah! More likely it's just a dog though, right?
“I’m pretty sure this is a wolf wandering my hall in Sochi,” Kate Hansen says on her YouTube page . #SochiProblems
Kate Hansen shared this wild video on her Twitter account early Thursday morning:
GIF of the encounter:
20 Feb 16:34
The 18 Worst Moose Knuckles At The Olympics
Philip.paulssonHaha
Arguably the most important part of the olympics are the moose knuckles.
Zbigniew Brodka of Poland
Level of pain: 6/10
Resembles: A chipmunk stuck underneath a pool cover.
Ryan Pierse / Getty Images
Bart Swings of Belgium
Level of pain: 4/10
Resembles: A mannequin at Kohls.
Quinn Rooney / Getty Images
Mika Poutala of Finland
Level of pain: 8/10
Resembles: A thumb.
Robert Cianflone / Getty Images
Aleksandr Rumyantsev of Russia
Level of pain: 5/10
Resembles: A Ken doll.
Paul Gilham/Staff / Getty Images
20 Feb 12:57
Google has been testing its major redesign of Google Maps' web interface for the better part of a year, and it's at last ready to bring the new look to everyone. The search giant has started rolling out the updated layout to all desktop users; only...
New Google Maps is now rolling out to everyone's desktops
by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulssonUgh. I hope they've fixed all the flaws with it by now!!
Google has been testing its major redesign of Google Maps' web interface for the better part of a year, and it's at last ready to bring the new look to everyone. The search giant has started rolling out the updated layout to all desktop users; only...
20 Feb 00:09
15 Things That Happen When You're Addicted To The Olympics
Philip.paulssonThis is pretty much me.
Can I call in Olympics to work?
When you realize that the Olympics are in a time zone that is half a day ahead of you, it can make you want to cry.
Because you must watch them on the internet, every device you own is dedicated to streaming a different event.
Is your internet becoming super slow? Yes. Are you sorry? NOPE. YOU ARE NOT SORRY.
19 Feb 21:26
Emergency Crews Attempt To Rescue Olympic Figure Skater Who Fell Through Ice
Philip.paulssonHehe
SOCHI, RUSSIA—In a race against time, local emergency crews reportedly rushed to rescue Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner Wednesday after the Olympian plunged through a hazardous thin patch of ice during her short program at the Iceberg Skating P...
    
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19 Feb 21:24
Here's What Happens When A Forensic Artist Reconstructs A Face From A Vodka Bottle
Philip.paulssonHaha nice.
Nigel Cockerton, a forensic artist based in Scotland, took a bottle of Crystal Skull vodka and started to build layers of flesh on it. Believe it or not, it turned out anotomically correct (with a little bit of artistic license).
Via Facebook: crystalheadvodka
19 Feb 15:58
Sir David Attenborough's Commentary Makes Curling The Most Majestic Sport Ever
Philip.paulssonStill don't have my earbuds at work, but I imagine this is just awesome.
His voice could make a wolverine purr.
And you thought curling couldn't get any better.
Via youtube.com
19 Feb 13:52
Finland's Olympic Female Hockey Goalie Says She Will Quit If She Can't Play On A Men's Team
Philip.paulssonIn other news, I have to get up at 3am tomorrow morning to watch the dang Sweden game. Who are the top seeded men's team after group play, btw. Suck it, US/Canada/Russia!
Female hockey players make significantly less money than men. Finland’s goalie, Noora Räty, says she will be forced into retirement if she can’t play on a professional competitive team.
Finland's goalie, Noora Räty, said that she plans to retire after the Sochi Olympics unless she can play in a competitive league that doesn't require her to work a second job.
Given the status quo, Räty says, this means he would need to play in a men's league. She says she made the decision after realizing that quitting the sport she loves might be the only way to make a living and sustain herself financially.
Phil Noble / Reuters
Räty said she wanted to make the announcement after Sochi, but let it slip in an interview. She then tweeted a longer statement explaining her reasoning.
"Before the season started, I made a decision that my national team career will end here in Sochi," she wrote. "Also, I will hang up my skates for good if I can’t play professional hockey IN A COMPETITIVE LEAGUE next season."
Chuck Myers / MCT
“I’m 24-years-old, out of the college, single, and the money doesn’t grow in trees,” Räty explained.
Laszlo Balogh / Reuters
19 Feb 11:44
Watch This Meerkat Fall Asleep During His Little Meerkat Meeting
Philip.paulssonThe tail slap on the bottom one is great.
We’re kindred spirits.
"Mmm, yes, good point, Bob."
"Right, yeah, dataaaaaa."
"ESPRESSO."
18 Feb 18:58
fiercehawk says FML
by fiercehawk
Philip.paulssonOuch.
Today, I went on a blind date. At the end of the night, I told him I had a surprisingly great time. He replied, "Yeah, that was fun. You're really funny and smart. If you were pretty, I'd totally go out with you again." FML
17 Feb 17:39
What State Do You Actually Belong In?
Philip.paulssonI got Oregon: "You’re the most creative person in any group. Others look to you for advice on how to better spice up things, and they should: you’re basically a the human version of hot sauce. You spice up the blandest occasions. You’re always on the cutting edge of the newest thing. You ever hear of Tire Gum? Andrew’s Sister? Plaid Dads? Of course you have."
Weird.
From quiz to shining quiz.
14 Feb 23:49
Gold Medalist Is The Definition Of Olympic Sportsmanship, Waits 28 Minutes To Shake The Hands Of Last-Place Finishers
Philip.paulssonI effin' love the Olympics.
Moments like this are what the Olympics are all about.
Swiss skier Dario Cologna won the men's cross-country 15km classic event in Sochi on Friday with a time of 38:29.
Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters
After crossing the finish line, Cologna collapsed into the snow, which makes sense considering he'd just skied 15km (that's approximately 9.3 miles).
Stefan Wermuth / Reuters
28 minutes after his victory, however, Cologna was waiting to congratulate the two last-place finishers as they crossed the finish line.
Stefan Wermuth / Reuters
Dachhiri Sherpa, Nepal's only athlete competing in the Olympics, finished the race with a time of 55:39 and joined Cologna to wait for the final athlete to cross the finish line.
AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia
14 Feb 19:42
What Dinosaur Are You?
Philip.paulssonI'm a Velociraptor: "Hollywood loves you! Also, you’re frightening. Not only do you have death teeth, you’re the size of a turkey and have sickle claws on your hind feet to slash your prey. Even though your feathers don’t help you fly, you’re even wilier than Wile E. Coyote. You may not be as big or as apt at turning doorknobs as Steven Spielberg dreamed, but that won’t stop you: You’re fluffy and clever, making you deadly. But adorable!"
Even though my DJ name was Terror-Dactyl.
Where do you fall in the food chain?
14 Feb 18:45
Victorian Valentine's Day Cards Were Much Hairier Than You'd Expect
Philip.paulssonGah!
Valentine’s Day fell in Movember in 1900, apparently.
This is a Valentine's Day card from 1900.
You will notice that it is covered in hair.
York Castle Museum Facebook: yorkcastlemuseum
The hair is real human hair, and is meant to be shaped like a moustache.
Although it actually looks more like a bow tie.
York Castle Museum Facebook: yorkcastlemuseum
It comes with wishes that the woman receiving it may soon receive another moustache, this time with a man on the other end of it.
The hair looks... like it didn't necessarily come from a moustache.
York Castle Museum Facebook: yorkcastlemuseum
Very little is known about the Hair Valentine.
Other than the fact it was printed and copyrighted by one Angus Young, not much is known: who sent it, who the recipient was, and whether they ran away screaming upon getting a hairy card.
The card is currently on display at York Castle Museum, along with many others from their collection of around 600 vintage Valentine's Day cards.
York Castle Museum Facebook: yorkcastlemuseum
14 Feb 18:42
PlayStation 3 exclusive The Last of Us was the most successful game of 2013. That's not just sales (it sold extremely well, to the tune of 3.4 million in its first three weeks), but also critical reception (an average Metacritic score of 95/100 and...
Necessary violence: The creators of The Last of Us defend its reliance on combat
by Ben Gilbert
Philip.paulssonSpeaking of games that really show how consoles shine, this was a great game. Such a great story.
And there are spoilers in the full article, so don't read if you plan on playing!
PlayStation 3 exclusive The Last of Us was the most successful game of 2013. That's not just sales (it sold extremely well, to the tune of 3.4 million in its first three weeks), but also critical reception (an average Metacritic score of 95/100 and...
14 Feb 18:32
A Genius Made It Look Like A Dog Is Eating With Human Hands And It Is Magical
Philip.paulssonHah!
This is why the internet is mankind’s greatest achievement.
This is Fudge. His human put a hoodie on him, and then stuck his own arms into the arm holes.
Via youtube.com
Fudge is a bit of a messy eater, but with teamwork, he and his human were able to polish off a whole plate of snacks.
Via youtube.com
Needless to say, this was the best day of Fudge's life.
14 Feb 15:54
How To Have The Most Wonderful Valentine's Day Ever
Philip.paulssonHah!
Enjoy all of the chocolate, basically. As told by two Australian women .
This is Linda and Mallory, two lovely ladies who have very different plans this Valentine's Day.
One of those plans is a recipe for sad times, while the other is the happiest day ever. Here's what we can all learn from them...
DON'T:
-Don't stress about not having plans on Valentine's day. It's a pretty ridiculous day.
-Definitely don't make plans that rely on someone else to be fulfilled.
DO:
-Stay at home and make absolutely zero plans the day of.
-Celebrate the holiday in the best way possible and make plans for the following day at your local CVS.
-Bring an enormous bag, because you are going shopping! You'll need it to carry all of that awesome discounted candy.
-Cackle while eating, and know that you are the real winner this Valentine's Day.
14 Feb 15:54
25 Bathroom Signs No One Should Ever Have To Write
Philip.paulssonI think the 2nd one is from my office.
::: Fart noise :::
Listen up, ladies.
Via reddit.com
Some people just never grow up.
Via reddit.com
This sign seems like it would be in the NRA's bathroom.
Via reddit.com
So does this one.
Via reddit.com
14 Feb 15:48
Many in the queer community identify themselves through genders that don't fit into binary male and female definitions, but social networks typically don't allow for that kind of nuance. Thankfully, Facebook is more accommodating as of today. You can...
Facebook now lets you specify a custom gender in your profile
by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulssonNice.
Many in the queer community identify themselves through genders that don't fit into binary male and female definitions, but social networks typically don't allow for that kind of nuance. Thankfully, Facebook is more accommodating as of today. You can...
14 Feb 15:48
Solar power just hit the big time in the US -- BrightSource Energy has confirmed that the world's largest solar thermal plant, the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California, is up and running. The array, also backed by Google and NRG...
Biggest-ever solar thermal power plant goes online in California
by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulssonLooks so cool.
Solar power just hit the big time in the US -- BrightSource Energy has confirmed that the world's largest solar thermal plant, the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California, is up and running. The array, also backed by Google and NRG...
![Tonight's top story: Lucifer, the Prince of Darkness, died in his home this morning at the age of [unintelligible rune]. Due to the large number of sharks inhabiting his former kingdom, no body could be recovered.](http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/kola_borehole.png "Tonight's top story: Lucifer, the Prince of Darkness, died in his home this morning at the age of [unintelligible rune]. Due to the large number of sharks inhabiting his former kingdom, no body could be recovered.")
14 Feb 14:56
Two Completely Insane Russian Guys Climbed The Second Tallest Building In The World And Filmed It
Philip.paulssonCrazy!
Nope! No thanks!
Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov are the two halves of On The Roofs.
They have a YouTube channel full of absolutely insane climbing videos. In their newest video they sneak into Shanghai Tower.
Look at this dude just chilling.
Shanghai Tower is the second tallest building in the world.
13 Feb 22:06
Parusu says FML
by Parusu
Philip.paulssonSharing this just to share some kite-skiing youtube videos, of which I feature in a couple small parts (the rest are Brian and his best man, Steve). My main feature is in the 2nd one near the end (3:05 or so) where the dude with a blue kite gets dragged about 10 feet across the snow/ice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrSkv35ycg&feature=em-upload_owner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biPMnHlDhjw&feature=em-upload_owner
Today, a woman pushed a stroller in front of my car. Thinking I'd hit someone, I jumped out. Turns out it was a doll. The "woman" was a 14-year-old girl, claiming, "I did it for the Vine!" FML
13 Feb 20:23
City puts out a call for vendors to provide a gigabit internet service. Time Warner's response? No, you don't really want that [Obvious]
Philip.paulssonUgh, TWC is the worst!
13 Feb 17:37
What Nintendo Character Are You?
Philip.paulssonLots of quizzes today! I got Link: "You’re a hopeless romantic, but you’re also pretty shy. You feel more at home in the outdoors, and you’d do anything for the people you love. Everyone is jealous of your hair."
Remember, cheat codes don’t exist in real life.
Nintendo
13 Feb 06:44
A Canadian Coach Replaced A Russian Athlete's Broken Ski So He Could Finish The Race
Philip.paulssonI saw this live, had no idea it was a Canadian coach!
This is what the Olympics are all about.
Russian athlete Anton Gafarov crashed hard during the finals of the men's cross-country skiing sprint, severely damaging his left ski.
NBC Olympics / Via nbcolympics.com
He pulled himself up and attempted to finish the race with his broken ski, even though he no longer had a chance of winning a medal in the event.
NBC Olympics / Via nbcolympics.com
Moments later, within sight of the finish line, the broken equipment caused Gafarov to fall again. A layer of the ski's P-Tex base stripped off and wrapped around the athlete's foot, tripping him as he tried to stand and continue the race.
AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
As Gafarov struggled towards the finish line, Canadian cross-country coach Justin Wadsworth ran onto the track carrying a new ski.
NBC Olympics / Via nbcolympics.com
13 Feb 02:32
Which "Seinfeld" Character Are You?
Philip.paulssonOh no! I got the worst one!!
Newman: "So you get a little intense every now and again, so what? It’s not your fault the world is full of idiots. You look good in uniform, as well, and can eat your weight in Mulligatawny."
