Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week!
Day X: James Van Riemsdyk
Alas, all good things must come to an end. Today is the final day of Olympic Theme Week. One last chance to show your mettle while the greatest athletes in the world try for medals.
That's right. Today's topic is James Van Riemsdyk. All you have to do is tell us whether James is a 2014 Olympic Curling Competitor or not. Easy!
Yesterday, we talked about Thomas Ulsrud. Thomas is not only a 2014 Olympic Curler, but arguably one of the most recognizable people in international curling today. Not so much for his curling prowess (He is the Skip for a Norwegian team that barely lost a tiebreaker for the Olympic Semifinals), but for his keep eye for fashion.
Ulsrud is, in fact, the leader of the team most noted for wearing Amazing Pants during their bonspiels. Unfortunately, the Pants weren't enough, as Team Great Britain took two points in the final end to secure a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over Norway this past Tuesday to move on to the Semis. Great Britain would later go on to win Silver in men's curling.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Theme Week, Part Oceania
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week!
Day IX: Thomas Ulsrud
Isn't he the guy from Metallica?
You're thinking of Lars Ulrich.
So I am. Either way, we're winding down on Olympic Theme Week here, with only two days. left. Today, Thomas Ulsrud. 2014 Olympic Curler, or nay?
Yesterday, we brought you Nikolay Basov. While Nikolay did not win a gold medal in 2014, he won something just as prestigious. He won a little thing called the Nobel Prize. Nikolay was a Russian Physicist whose fundamental work in quantum oscillation was integral in development of the Laser. Today, lasers are used everywhere, including many Olympic sports. Unfortunately for Basov, he was not around to see their use in the 2014 games.
All you have to do today is answer True or False. Thomas Ulsrud...2014 Olympic Curler?
Day IX: Thomas Ulsrud
Isn't he the guy from Metallica?
You're thinking of Lars Ulrich.
So I am. Either way, we're winding down on Olympic Theme Week here, with only two days. left. Today, Thomas Ulsrud. 2014 Olympic Curler, or nay?
Yesterday, we brought you Nikolay Basov. While Nikolay did not win a gold medal in 2014, he won something just as prestigious. He won a little thing called the Nobel Prize. Nikolay was a Russian Physicist whose fundamental work in quantum oscillation was integral in development of the Laser. Today, lasers are used everywhere, including many Olympic sports. Unfortunately for Basov, he was not around to see their use in the 2014 games.
All you have to do today is answer True or False. Thomas Ulsrud...2014 Olympic Curler?
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Theme Week, Part Africa
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week!
Day VIII: Nikolay Basov
Wasn't he a pro wrestler?
You're thinking of Nokolai Volkov.
Never mind then. Theme Week continues today with another rousing installment of 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False. Today, Nikolay Basov!
All you have to do is tell us whether you think Nikolay is a 2014 Olympic Curler or...well...anything else.
Yesterday, we talked about Maria Wennerstroem. Well...you'll be able to watch Maria on TV tomorrow, as she takes on Canada for Olympic Curling Gold. That's right, Wennerstroem is the Second for Team Sweden who ousted a strong Swiss team in come-from-behind fashion earlier today, with 3 points in the game's final two ends. Tune in at 8:30AM tomorrow to watch the 2014 Olympic Curling women's finals!
Day VIII: Nikolay Basov
Wasn't he a pro wrestler?
You're thinking of Nokolai Volkov.
Never mind then. Theme Week continues today with another rousing installment of 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False. Today, Nikolay Basov!
All you have to do is tell us whether you think Nikolay is a 2014 Olympic Curler or...well...anything else.
Yesterday, we talked about Maria Wennerstroem. Well...you'll be able to watch Maria on TV tomorrow, as she takes on Canada for Olympic Curling Gold. That's right, Wennerstroem is the Second for Team Sweden who ousted a strong Swiss team in come-from-behind fashion earlier today, with 3 points in the game's final two ends. Tune in at 8:30AM tomorrow to watch the 2014 Olympic Curling women's finals!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Theme Week, Part Asia
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week! Day VII: Maria Wennerstroem
Oddly similar to yesterday's. Wonder if there's any connection. If you know Jeremy, chances are really good that this one is in here for a reason. All you have to do is guess what that reason is!
So, Theme Week continues here today was Maria Wennerstroem. Is Maria a 2014 Olympic Curler or not? Let us know!
Yesterday's quiz was all about Hans-Erik Wennerström. Almost the same last name, but do they have the same background? Mans-Erik Wennerström was unfortunately NOT an Olympic Curling athlete. He is one of the main antagonists in the first of the Millenium trilogy of novels by Steig Larsson, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo." His vilification of protagonist Mikael Blomkvist is what prompts Blomkvist to go off on his adventures with Lisbeth Salander in the first place, setting the first story in motion. Wennerström is later proven to be a total jerk and some repercussions happen. No spoilers, even though there have already been two movies about this, so you really should have seen one of them by now.
So...Hans-Erik Wennerström...total jerk and not an Olympic curler. Maria Wennerstroem...distant relative and also a total jerk, or wholesome Olympic Curling athlete? Decide now!
Oddly similar to yesterday's. Wonder if there's any connection. If you know Jeremy, chances are really good that this one is in here for a reason. All you have to do is guess what that reason is!
So, Theme Week continues here today was Maria Wennerstroem. Is Maria a 2014 Olympic Curler or not? Let us know!
Yesterday's quiz was all about Hans-Erik Wennerström. Almost the same last name, but do they have the same background? Mans-Erik Wennerström was unfortunately NOT an Olympic Curling athlete. He is one of the main antagonists in the first of the Millenium trilogy of novels by Steig Larsson, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo." His vilification of protagonist Mikael Blomkvist is what prompts Blomkvist to go off on his adventures with Lisbeth Salander in the first place, setting the first story in motion. Wennerström is later proven to be a total jerk and some repercussions happen. No spoilers, even though there have already been two movies about this, so you really should have seen one of them by now.
So...Hans-Erik Wennerström...total jerk and not an Olympic curler. Maria Wennerstroem...distant relative and also a total jerk, or wholesome Olympic Curling athlete? Decide now!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Theme Week, Part Europe
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week! VI: Hans-Erik Wennerström
Every couple of years, something so important comes along that it can not be contained with a simple Theme Week. When that happens, we here at Jeremy Is In The Office have little choice but to expand things into a Theme Fortnight! We continue Olympic Theme Week today with a whole new week of 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False. Have fun!
So today's contestant is Hans-Erik Wennerström. Your job is simple. All you have to do is tell us whether Hans-Erik is a 2014 Olympic Curling medal hopeful or not. Couldn't be easier.
As for last Friday, we introduced you to Jeanne Ellegaard. Well, hopefully you said Jeanne was a 2014 Olympic Curler, because she is the Second for Team Denmark. The Danes wrapped up round robin play with a 4-5 record, just shy of contention for the Medal round.
Unfortunately for Ms. Ellegaard, her Olympics are over, but fortunately for you, Theme Week continues on. Let's hear it for Hans-Erik Wennerström!
Every couple of years, something so important comes along that it can not be contained with a simple Theme Week. When that happens, we here at Jeremy Is In The Office have little choice but to expand things into a Theme Fortnight! We continue Olympic Theme Week today with a whole new week of 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False. Have fun!
So today's contestant is Hans-Erik Wennerström. Your job is simple. All you have to do is tell us whether Hans-Erik is a 2014 Olympic Curling medal hopeful or not. Couldn't be easier.
As for last Friday, we introduced you to Jeanne Ellegaard. Well, hopefully you said Jeanne was a 2014 Olympic Curler, because she is the Second for Team Denmark. The Danes wrapped up round robin play with a 4-5 record, just shy of contention for the Medal round.
Unfortunately for Ms. Ellegaard, her Olympics are over, but fortunately for you, Theme Week continues on. Let's hear it for Hans-Erik Wennerström!
Friday, February 14, 2014
Theme Week, Part Green
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week!
Day V: Jeanne Ellegaard
Curling athlete or not, that is one amazing name.
Couldn't agree more, and that's one of the reasons Ms. Ellegaard was chosen to represent Theme Week today. Only question is...2014 Olympic Curling Contestant, or not? Let us know!
Yesterday, we were introduced to Bjorn Ulvaeus, though many of us have known him for quite some time. Unfortunately, not for curling.
Bjorn, along with Benny Andersson make up the two B's in ABBA, with Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad providing the A's. The Stockholm-based Euro-pop group is one of the most popular musical groups in musical history, with their studiocompilation album "Gold" selling over 28 million copies by itself. Ulvaeus and Andersson would also go on to create Broadway musicals "Chess" and "Mama Mia." There is nothing to suggest that Ulvaeus couldn't be an Olympic-class curler, but he will not be competing in the 2014 games.
Theme Week continues next week with more Olympic Curling action!
Day V: Jeanne Ellegaard
Curling athlete or not, that is one amazing name.
Couldn't agree more, and that's one of the reasons Ms. Ellegaard was chosen to represent Theme Week today. Only question is...2014 Olympic Curling Contestant, or not? Let us know!
Yesterday, we were introduced to Bjorn Ulvaeus, though many of us have known him for quite some time. Unfortunately, not for curling.
Bjorn, along with Benny Andersson make up the two B's in ABBA, with Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad providing the A's. The Stockholm-based Euro-pop group is one of the most popular musical groups in musical history, with their studiocompilation album "Gold" selling over 28 million copies by itself. Ulvaeus and Andersson would also go on to create Broadway musicals "Chess" and "Mama Mia." There is nothing to suggest that Ulvaeus couldn't be an Olympic-class curler, but he will not be competing in the 2014 games.
Theme Week continues next week with more Olympic Curling action!
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Theme Week, Part Yellow
Jeremy's Sametime Status Proudly Presents: 2014 Olympic Curling Athlete True or False Week!
Day IV: Bjorn Ulvaeus
On a snowy day in the Greater Jeremy Area, we happily continue Olympic Theme Week with Bjorn Ulvaeus. Is Bjorn a medal hopeful, or somebody else? Let us know!
When we left off yesterday, we introduced you to Scott Carl Rechsteiner, a mere day after introducing you to John Landsteiner. Similar names, but similar results?
Well, no. While John was an American curling competitor, Scott Carl Rechsteiner is a professional wrestler, working under the name "Scott Steiner." He's probably most famous for his work in the old WCW as one half of the Steiner Brothers and also by his rather well deserved nickname "Big Poppa Pump".
So, what say you about Bjorn Ulvaeus?
Day IV: Bjorn Ulvaeus
On a snowy day in the Greater Jeremy Area, we happily continue Olympic Theme Week with Bjorn Ulvaeus. Is Bjorn a medal hopeful, or somebody else? Let us know!
When we left off yesterday, we introduced you to Scott Carl Rechsteiner, a mere day after introducing you to John Landsteiner. Similar names, but similar results?
Well, no. While John was an American curling competitor, Scott Carl Rechsteiner is a professional wrestler, working under the name "Scott Steiner." He's probably most famous for his work in the old WCW as one half of the Steiner Brothers and also by his rather well deserved nickname "Big Poppa Pump".
So, what say you about Bjorn Ulvaeus?
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