looking good in the neighborhood

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• If you see more pantless people on the subway than usual on Sunday, the joke is on you. Improv Everywhere takes over public transit this weekend.

• Justice by example: Marion Jones was given a six-month sentence for using steroids. Your parents weren't kidding when they said life isn't fair.

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Jan 11, 2008 · posted by rebecca · Link · Respond

Marion Jones' teammate refuses to return her gold medal. And you know, we sorta see where she's coming from. After all, it's not like she's the one who accidentally-on-purpose confused steroids with fish oil and humiliated her country. [CNN]

Oct 10, 2007 · posted by debbie · Link · Respond
Top Athletes Tricked Into Ingesting Steroids By Evil, Malicious Trainers

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"Why did Marion Jones and Barry Bonds think they were taking flaxseed oil?" Slate asks, in response to Jones/Bonds claims they they never knowingly took steroids and actually believed they were taking flaxseed oil supplements instead. One theory: "Because they don't like fish [and] flaxseed oil contains omega 3 fatty acids, which help maintain cardiovascular health."

Another theory? Because they're lying. [Slate]

Oct 9, 2007 · posted by debbie · Link · 1 Response