Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Argentina

116 days to go until the opening ceremonies of Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Argentina.

Argentina has participated in every winter Olympics games since 1928, with the exception of Lake Placid 1932, Garmish Partenkirchen 1936 and Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956.

Most of their athletes have qualified for and participated in mostly alpine skiing events, and not one medal was won.

As of now, no Argentinians have yet to qualify for Sochi 2014, but it could change.

Up next: Australia

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Andorra

117 days until opening ceremonies of the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Up next on the countdown: Andorra.

 

Andorra has participated in every winter Olympic games since the Innsbruck games of 1976. Although the country had 25 participants in the winter games, none have brought home a medal. These 25 were mostly in alpine and cross country skiing events.

 

As of now, there hasn't been anyone who has qualified for Sochi from this country. It could change.

 

Up next: Argentina 

Maria de Villota, 33, Racer and F1 Test Driver

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She was critically injured in the summer of 2012 while testing for the Marussia team. She lost her right eye Possible complications from the injuries are probably linked to her death.

League Championship Series 2013 is Underway!

The National League Championship Series have already begun, with the Cards now up 2-0 on the Dodgers.

Meanwhile the American League Championship Series begins tonight featuring some great pitching from both sides, from the likes of Clay Buchholtz and Justin Verlander just to name a few as the Sox and Tigers begins their series tonight.

With that in mind...

League Championship Series
Best of seven

AMERICAN
Tigers v Red Sox
Game 1: tonight
Game 2: Sunday
Game 3: Tuesday
Game 4: Wednesday
Game 5: Thursday*
Game 6: October 19*
Game 7: October 20*

NATIONAL
Cardinals v Dodgers
Game 1: Cards win
Game 2: Cards win, 2-0 lead in series
Game 3: Monday
Game 4: Tuesday
Game 5: Wednesday*
Game 6: Friday*
Game 7: October 19*
*-if necessary

National League Championship Series is on tbs, and the American League Championship Series is on Fox.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: American Samoa

118 days left until the opening ceremonies of Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown series: American Samoa.

American Samoa has participated in the winter Olympics once--at Lillehammer 1994--and it was a one event representation.

It was the two man bobsled team of Brad Kiltz and Faauuga Muagututia. They finished 39th overall at Lillehammer. Other than that, that was it. No medals.

Also as of now, no one has qualified for Sochi from American Samoa.

Up next: Andorra

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Algeria

119 days until the first day of the Sochi Olympics, which is the opening ceremonies. Up next on the countdown: Algeria.

Algeria has participated in three previous winter games, starting with Albertville 1992 and most recently Turin 2006 and Vancouver 2010. There have been seven Algerians in the winter games, mostly cross country. None have won a medal.

As of now, no Algerians have qualified Sochi, but that could change.

Up next: American Samoa

Friday Jukebox 10.11.13

Going back to the classic trance route today with an underrated banger from 2004 by Mark Sherry, called "After Dark." Signalrunners mix. I've had it on my mind for weeks, and I finally found it!

For you Canadians out there...happy Thanksgiving and stay safe this weekend.