Putin's Back!

Putin at the Kremlin, via MSNBC

Putin's making the news again! He (or some people in Russia at least) is mad at this band-with-an-unfortunate-name.

the band, Pussy Riot, sitting in the Russian courtroom, via MSNBC

They're in trouble for ridiculing Putin in church. And were sentenced to two years in prison for the act. Oh dear...

protesters outside the courthouse, via

Let's put happier pictures of Russia then, shall we?

Happy Putin!

Putin meeting with the Russian synch swimming team. via

Happy Russian Cossacks!

via

The President sings again!

Ok, he didn't sing THIS time (he has before). It's a mash up of his speeches and it's set to that "Call Me Maybe" song that's been unleashed onto the radios. You know...the one they play on an infinite loop to drive me completely insane? That one.



You're welcome...I think.

Obama isn't the first world leader to break into tune...the Russian bad-ass himself (Putin) sang Blueberry Hill...he's a scary dude right?

Links:
Original Video of President Obama "singing" Call Me Maybe
CNN article of the mash-up (Baracksdubs)
President Obama singing Al Green from CNN

I want to move to Korea

There's no words, I don't even need to introduce this beyond this: Epic Taekwondo Dance "Battle" Coolness. Ridiculously awesome.

Originally found on 22 Words: Taekwondo Dance Battle

YouTube Channel: Taekwondo Shuffle in Korea

Lyudmila Putin makes the news!

It's only Tuesday and my week has already been too much. I had the worst sinus headache of my life...I didn't even get out of bed (other than to make it to the medicine cabinet). So, I got nothing done.

I also had to get blood drawn for my yearly doctor's appointment and I hate needles. Really, really, really hate needles.

While in the waiting room, the news was blaring (really loud...way too loud for 7 AM-everything is too loud for 7 AM) and that's the only reason I heard the name "Putin". Obviously, since he's fascinating (and scary) for me, I actually woke up from my mini snooze session. They were talking about Mrs. Putin-she made the news! It's weirdly exciting since I just discovered her existence this year.

From the Huffington Post article

I searched the web and found an article that I'm going to link to via the Huffington Post. Because it says that  Putin has a private submarine. Seriously. A private submarine. Whaaaat? I mean sure, President Obama has Air Force One, and the Beast, and Marine One (all of which I know because of NCIS), but I feel like our President needs a submarine too. Why not?

It's also really interesting to me how the position of First Lady of the USA isn't the same as Russia. Politicians love to trot out the family when it's time to run for office or to get some support. And as much as I think the first lady's job is important, it's kinda nice that Russia doesn't do that. If that makes sense-it's probably nicer to not be in the limelight if your dad or mom is in politics.

Granted the article talks about love children, affairs, Mrs. P being shut in a monastery (no!) or pregnant. So who knows.


Articles:
Huffington Post's article, Lyudmila Putina, Vladimir Putin's Wife, Missing From the Public Eye
The Moscow Post...which states she's pregnant (in Russian)


P.S. I LOVE this dress! It's going on my wish list.

It's Tahari (by Arthur s. Levine)-Stripe Cap Sleeve Dress, and it's at Nordstrom.

The Queen crashes a wedding

Ok, she didn't really crash the wedding, she was invited. A couple discovered that their wedding was in the same location as an event that Queen Elizabeth II was attending..so being thoughtful people, they invited her. And being pretty awesome, she showed up.

The Queen and John and Frances Canning

Russian Election

Let's talk about Putin. As in the one and only Vladimir Putin.

He won the election in Russia (I think? But here's 27 Reasons Why He Definitely Won). There's some concern among some of the Russian population. But I was utterly gobsmacked over a picture that ran.

That's Mr. Putin and his wife, Mrs. Lyudmila Putina. I had no idea he was married. It doesn't matter at all of course, but I can't believe I missed the fact. I mean. I know the man does other stuff. Like....