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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 7: Joachim Gauck
Onward, upward, and more strongward...or whatever the Latin phrase is...as Olympic Theme Week continues on into Day 7.
We're forging ahead in our US Olympian or Foreign Head of State week with the results from Day 6. We introduced you to Sergio Mattarella and asked you to decide if he was a member of the 2016 US Olympic team, or a another nation's leader. Well, in the case of Mr. Mattarella...he will be rooting for Team Italy while they are battling it out in Rio, as he is the current President of Italy!
A long time member of the Italian government, (since his election to Parliament in 1993), Mattarella was elevated to the position of President of the Italian Republic on January 31st 2015. He succeeded Giorgio Napolitano, who had become the longest serving President in the history of the Republic, and is the only Sicilian to have held the post.
Mattarella has the honor of presiding over the 2016 Italian Olympic team, which currently stands in 7th place overall with a 23 medal haul, including an impressive 8 Gold. Italy's next great chance to take home a medal comes later on today, as their Mixed Nacra 17 currently stands second heading into the medal race. That's a type of catamaran, for those of who less familiar with competitive sailing vessels.
As they often say around Olympic times, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" and we move onto Day 7 of the Theme Week with Joachim Gauck. Is Gauck a 2016 US Olympian, or the leader of another country bent on Olympic Gold?
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Theme Week, Part Fencing
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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 6: Sergio Mattarella
What's this?! Theme Week Fortnight?! How exciting for everyone, especially you, the reader.
And for me, the writer, who doesn't have to come up with original crap for another whole week! I can sit here and ride this Olympic wave a little while longer.
So, all this week, we continue our Olympic Theme Week, where you get to decide whether the notable celebrity featured is a 2016 US Olympian, or the Head of State for a foreign country. Today, Sergia Mattarella.
Friday, we featured Gerek Meinhardt. Certainly seems like a fairly regal title...but is it political royalty, or Olympic royalty? Meinhardt is now officially Olympic Royalty, having competed for the United States in fencing! Meinhardt competed in the Team Foil event at the fencing venue, where the US finished third with a tremendous 45-31 victory over a talented Italian team in the Bronze Medal Match. The Americans lost their semi-final match to the eventual Gold Medal team from Russia. Still, a spirited performance to represent the United States.
Now, we move on to Sergio Mattarella. Definitely a name of Italian descent, but is Mattarella a current Italian leading the government, or an Italian American competing in Rio? You decide!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 6: Sergio Mattarella
What's this?! Theme Week Fortnight?! How exciting for everyone, especially you, the reader.
And for me, the writer, who doesn't have to come up with original crap for another whole week! I can sit here and ride this Olympic wave a little while longer.
So, all this week, we continue our Olympic Theme Week, where you get to decide whether the notable celebrity featured is a 2016 US Olympian, or the Head of State for a foreign country. Today, Sergia Mattarella.
Friday, we featured Gerek Meinhardt. Certainly seems like a fairly regal title...but is it political royalty, or Olympic royalty? Meinhardt is now officially Olympic Royalty, having competed for the United States in fencing! Meinhardt competed in the Team Foil event at the fencing venue, where the US finished third with a tremendous 45-31 victory over a talented Italian team in the Bronze Medal Match. The Americans lost their semi-final match to the eventual Gold Medal team from Russia. Still, a spirited performance to represent the United States.
Now, we move on to Sergio Mattarella. Definitely a name of Italian descent, but is Mattarella a current Italian leading the government, or an Italian American competing in Rio? You decide!
Friday, August 12, 2016
Theme Week, Part Equestrian
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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 5: Gerek Meinhardt
The first week of the Olympics is winding down, and there has been plenty of fun and excitement to go around Rio. That said, there's still more to go here during Theme Week, where you tell us whether the person named is a 2016 US Olympian, or a foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's notable person was Kristen Shaldybin. Shaldybin may one day be a head of state, but to do so, she will need to run for President of the United States. She is currently a member of the US Olympic Team, set to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics next Saturday. She will be competing in the team competition, where she has already earned several medals at the 2015 Pan Am games, including gold for the Team 6 Clubs 2 Hoops discipline.
I'll be the first to admit, I don't know much about how rhythmic gymnastics works, but that seems like an awful lot of gubbins for one team to be throwing around, so it's probably at least reasonably impressive to watch. Tune in next Saturday and cheer on Team USA! (If you're from the USA, of course. Cheer on your own country if you're so inclined...no judging here.)
Today, we move on to Gerek Meinhardt. Will we be seeing Meinhardt in the ongoing coverage of the Olympic games? Will it be as an American athlete, or as the dignitary of another country? Come back monday to find out the answer!
Day 5: Gerek Meinhardt
The first week of the Olympics is winding down, and there has been plenty of fun and excitement to go around Rio. That said, there's still more to go here during Theme Week, where you tell us whether the person named is a 2016 US Olympian, or a foreign Head of State.
Yesterday's notable person was Kristen Shaldybin. Shaldybin may one day be a head of state, but to do so, she will need to run for President of the United States. She is currently a member of the US Olympic Team, set to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics next Saturday. She will be competing in the team competition, where she has already earned several medals at the 2015 Pan Am games, including gold for the Team 6 Clubs 2 Hoops discipline.
I'll be the first to admit, I don't know much about how rhythmic gymnastics works, but that seems like an awful lot of gubbins for one team to be throwing around, so it's probably at least reasonably impressive to watch. Tune in next Saturday and cheer on Team USA! (If you're from the USA, of course. Cheer on your own country if you're so inclined...no judging here.)
Today, we move on to Gerek Meinhardt. Will we be seeing Meinhardt in the ongoing coverage of the Olympic games? Will it be as an American athlete, or as the dignitary of another country? Come back monday to find out the answer!
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Theme Week, Part Diving
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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 4: Kristen Shaldybin
The Olympic Games continue, as does Olympic Theme Week here at Jeremy Is In The Office. We press on to Day 4 of "US Olympian or Foreign head of State" week.
Yesterday probably concluded the "easy" portion of the quiz with Dilma Rousseff. She's been in the news quite a bit lately, so some of you may have been familiar. The articles on Rousseff also focus around Brazil, but not usually because of the Olympics. No, ladies and gentlemen, Dilma Rousseff is the current President of Brazil.
More specifically, she's under impeachment proceedings in her role as President of Brazil, as Brazil's lower house of government voted to begin impeachment in April of this year. The Brazilian Senate voted in May to hold a trial, which is required to begin within 180 days to review the charges of "responsibility crimes" against Rousseff.
In lighter news, the Brazilian Olympic team is currently sitting on two medals (Shooting and Judo), with more to come a near certainty.
Today, we move on to Kristen Shaldybin. Is Kristen competing in the Rio games wearing red, white, and blue, or will she be rooting on another country?
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 4: Kristen Shaldybin
The Olympic Games continue, as does Olympic Theme Week here at Jeremy Is In The Office. We press on to Day 4 of "US Olympian or Foreign head of State" week.
Yesterday probably concluded the "easy" portion of the quiz with Dilma Rousseff. She's been in the news quite a bit lately, so some of you may have been familiar. The articles on Rousseff also focus around Brazil, but not usually because of the Olympics. No, ladies and gentlemen, Dilma Rousseff is the current President of Brazil.
More specifically, she's under impeachment proceedings in her role as President of Brazil, as Brazil's lower house of government voted to begin impeachment in April of this year. The Brazilian Senate voted in May to hold a trial, which is required to begin within 180 days to review the charges of "responsibility crimes" against Rousseff.
In lighter news, the Brazilian Olympic team is currently sitting on two medals (Shooting and Judo), with more to come a near certainty.
Today, we move on to Kristen Shaldybin. Is Kristen competing in the Rio games wearing red, white, and blue, or will she be rooting on another country?
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Theme Week, Part Cycling
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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 3: Dilma Rousseff
Olympic competition has captivated us for a third day, as we ask the question, "Is this person a 2016 US Olympian, or the Head of State for another country?"
So, yesterday we continued our Theme Week with what should have been an easy choice in Justin Trudeau, as he was in the news not all that long ago.
Not for competing in the Olympics, of course, but for being elected the new Prime Minister of Canada. The Liberal Party had a remarkably successful election on October 19th of 2015, and the incoming wave of party members secured the Prime Minister position for Mr. Trudeau. The Liberal Party won 184 seats of the 338-seat Canadian House of Commons, a net gain of 148 seats from their previous representation. Trudeau took over as Prime Minister on November 4, 2015, replacing Conservative Party member Stephen Harper, who had been in the position since 2006.
Justin Trudeau, no doubt, is a fan of Team Canada in the Olympics and is undoubtedly proud of the five medals they have won up to this point. These include the Bronze medal in women's Rugby Sevens, which Canada won in rousing fashion, defeating Great Britain by a lopsided score of 33-10.
Today, we move on to Dilma Rouseff. Will Dilma be playing for Gold as a member of Team USA, or rooting on another team from high office?
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 3: Dilma Rousseff
Olympic competition has captivated us for a third day, as we ask the question, "Is this person a 2016 US Olympian, or the Head of State for another country?"
So, yesterday we continued our Theme Week with what should have been an easy choice in Justin Trudeau, as he was in the news not all that long ago.
Not for competing in the Olympics, of course, but for being elected the new Prime Minister of Canada. The Liberal Party had a remarkably successful election on October 19th of 2015, and the incoming wave of party members secured the Prime Minister position for Mr. Trudeau. The Liberal Party won 184 seats of the 338-seat Canadian House of Commons, a net gain of 148 seats from their previous representation. Trudeau took over as Prime Minister on November 4, 2015, replacing Conservative Party member Stephen Harper, who had been in the position since 2006.
Justin Trudeau, no doubt, is a fan of Team Canada in the Olympics and is undoubtedly proud of the five medals they have won up to this point. These include the Bronze medal in women's Rugby Sevens, which Canada won in rousing fashion, defeating Great Britain by a lopsided score of 33-10.
Today, we move on to Dilma Rouseff. Will Dilma be playing for Gold as a member of Team USA, or rooting on another team from high office?
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Theme Week, Part Badminton
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US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 2: Justin Trudeau
Today, we continue our Olympic celebration with the second day of Theme Week, asking the question, "Is this person a member of the 2016 US Olympic Team, or the head of state for another country?"
As usual in Theme Week, we started things off pretty easily yesterday with William Priddy. This man, better known as Reid Priddy (yes, it was kind of a trick question, deal with it) is representing the good ol' USA in Rio this year as an indoor volleyball player. At 38 years old, Priddy is the elder statesman on a very young and inexperienced, though immensely talented, US team which is considered a favorite to come away with a medal in the tournament. He's also the guy responsible for This Preposterous Spike. The team got off to a rough start in the Olympics on Sunday with a 3-0 upset loss to Canada, but they seek to rebound later on today vs Italy. Priddy has become only the second player in US history to play for the US indoor volleyball team in four consecutive Olympic games, joining retired setter Lloy Ball as the only players to accomplish the feat.
For today, we move on to Justin Trudeau. Will Trudeau be rooting on another country to victory as its head of state, or will Team USA fans be rooting on one of their own?
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 2: Justin Trudeau
Today, we continue our Olympic celebration with the second day of Theme Week, asking the question, "Is this person a member of the 2016 US Olympic Team, or the head of state for another country?"
As usual in Theme Week, we started things off pretty easily yesterday with William Priddy. This man, better known as Reid Priddy (yes, it was kind of a trick question, deal with it) is representing the good ol' USA in Rio this year as an indoor volleyball player. At 38 years old, Priddy is the elder statesman on a very young and inexperienced, though immensely talented, US team which is considered a favorite to come away with a medal in the tournament. He's also the guy responsible for This Preposterous Spike. The team got off to a rough start in the Olympics on Sunday with a 3-0 upset loss to Canada, but they seek to rebound later on today vs Italy. Priddy has become only the second player in US history to play for the US indoor volleyball team in four consecutive Olympic games, joining retired setter Lloy Ball as the only players to accomplish the feat.
For today, we move on to Justin Trudeau. Will Trudeau be rooting on another country to victory as its head of state, or will Team USA fans be rooting on one of their own?
Monday, August 8, 2016
Theme Week, Part Archery
Jeremy Is In The Office Proudly Presents
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 1: William Priddy
You may remember some time ago, we ran a Theme Week here at Jeremy Is In The Office to celebrate the Olympics with a fun game. Well, we've decided to bring the same game back, but for the Summer Olympics!
That's right! It's time to catch the fever!
Careful, Jeremy. If you mention a cowbell, we could get sued here.
It's time to catch Olympic Fever! One entire fortnight of non-stop sporting action full of sports you only see on television once every four years! Of course, they don't show any of them on TV since they're too busy running non-stop "personal story" vignettes about the US athletes' struggles with hayfever growing up in their small town while having big Olympic dreams. But, crappy television coverage aside, it's Olympic Time, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to allow you, our loyal readers, to become a little more familiar with the fine folks who are representing our country in this global sporting event. Tell the nice people how it works!
Right you are, Jeremy! The rules are simple. Each day, we present you with a single name. Your job is simply to tell us whether that person is a member of the US Olympic Team, or if they are the head of state of a foreign country. Since you're all such intelligent and worldly people, this will be easy, right? Responses will be accepted through Instant Message at work, email or text message, or Comment right here on the Blag. Responses will be accepted from the time it's posted until 8AM the following day. Only one response per person will be accepted, so make sure you really really mean it before you hit that "send" button.
So, for the purposes of this contest, we don't make a distinction between the specific titles "Head of State" or "Head of Government," so either one could be in play here. As an example, either Queen Elizabeth or Theresa May could be used for the United Kingdom, as they are Head of State (Queen) and Head of Government (Prime Minister), respectively. All of the Olympians featured here will be representing the United States in their sports. Some of them will have already competed by the time they are featured in the game, which will make it easier for you, so those of you watching the Games intently will have something of an advantage.
Without further ado, let's get going! William Priddy! US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State? Go!
US Olympian or Foreign Head of State Week!
Day 1: William Priddy
You may remember some time ago, we ran a Theme Week here at Jeremy Is In The Office to celebrate the Olympics with a fun game. Well, we've decided to bring the same game back, but for the Summer Olympics!
That's right! It's time to catch the fever!
Careful, Jeremy. If you mention a cowbell, we could get sued here.
It's time to catch Olympic Fever! One entire fortnight of non-stop sporting action full of sports you only see on television once every four years! Of course, they don't show any of them on TV since they're too busy running non-stop "personal story" vignettes about the US athletes' struggles with hayfever growing up in their small town while having big Olympic dreams. But, crappy television coverage aside, it's Olympic Time, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to allow you, our loyal readers, to become a little more familiar with the fine folks who are representing our country in this global sporting event. Tell the nice people how it works!
Right you are, Jeremy! The rules are simple. Each day, we present you with a single name. Your job is simply to tell us whether that person is a member of the US Olympic Team, or if they are the head of state of a foreign country. Since you're all such intelligent and worldly people, this will be easy, right? Responses will be accepted through Instant Message at work, email or text message, or Comment right here on the Blag. Responses will be accepted from the time it's posted until 8AM the following day. Only one response per person will be accepted, so make sure you really really mean it before you hit that "send" button.
So, for the purposes of this contest, we don't make a distinction between the specific titles "Head of State" or "Head of Government," so either one could be in play here. As an example, either Queen Elizabeth or Theresa May could be used for the United Kingdom, as they are Head of State (Queen) and Head of Government (Prime Minister), respectively. All of the Olympians featured here will be representing the United States in their sports. Some of them will have already competed by the time they are featured in the game, which will make it easier for you, so those of you watching the Games intently will have something of an advantage.
Without further ado, let's get going! William Priddy! US Olympian, or Foreign Head of State? Go!
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