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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 7:10 pm
Just starting a general discussion thread.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, August 04, 2008 - 6:52 am
I hope it's not marred by protests. 
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Monday, August 04, 2008 - 11:01 am
Just wanted to say I am SUPER-EXCITED for the Olympics this year, because one of my closest friends has coached a diver for his whole diving career (only 8 years or so) and his diver MADE THE OLYMPICS!!! If you're watching, cheers for a diver named Riley from Victoria BC!!! Woo hoo!!!!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, August 04, 2008 - 1:04 pm
I hoped it's not marred by terrorism
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Monday, August 04, 2008 - 1:25 pm
"The Terrorists" know better than to <77> with China; that's where they are more likely to get weapons, nuclear technology, and any other anti-American stuff they want. What's that saying about my enemy's enemy is my friend?
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Monday, August 04, 2008 - 1:32 pm
My thoughts exactly, Escapee. I also hope there are no athletes using illegal substances.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 8:27 am
oops I of course also meant terrorism.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 11:05 am
Yay! A new discussion thread. Thanx, Jimmer.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 11:07 am
Let's hope this Olympics is the best ever....as we should say before ALL Olympics. 
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 11:45 am
Has anyone heard about the American cyclists who were made to apologize to the Chinese because they wore face masks of some sort? With the polluted air, I guess they were trying to minimize damage to their lungs, and got caught up some political correctness.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 11:47 am
I'm really looking forward to it, Spelll. I hadn't heard that Cablejockey. I recall seeing people wearing face masks over there though.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 12:55 pm
I am really upset that the cyclists were made to apologize. I don't blame them one bit after what they went through last fall. The had a cycling event in Bejing last fall and the pollution was so bad that several riders had severe coughing fits and breathing problems. Out of 46 entries only 8 were able to finish. So it wasn't like they just showed up out of the blue with masks on. They simply came prepared this time based on their previous experience. And if the Chinese were embarrassed by it...well maybe they should have been.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 1:37 pm
Who made them apologize? I don't understand that either.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 1:42 pm
Probably the same people who made Mattell apologise . Seriously though, with the awful pollution, chemicals in the air, etc. whose bright idea was it to hold the games in Bejing?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 1:50 pm
here ya go: Four US Cyclists apologize
quote:Cyclists Apologize For Wearing Masks By Amy Shipley Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, August 7, 2008; Page E09 BEIJING, Aug. 6 -- Four U.S. cyclists who were photographed wearing anti-pollution masks while arriving at Beijing International Airport on Tuesday offered a joint statement of apology Wednesday to organizers and the Chinese people. The athletes, all competitors in track cycling, emerged from their flight wearing the black filtration masks that were designed by USOC scientists for non-competition use during the Summer Games, which begin with Friday's Opening Ceremonies. <snip> Even while they were still being developed months ago, USOC officials recognized the sensitivity of filtration masks and the possibility they could be construed as offensive, yet they wanted to ensure their athletes breathed clean air throughout the Games. USOC scientists created the masks, which officials say include a simple filter.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:37 am
I read that the masks were made to be worn at the Village on bad smog days only. Wearing them when they were arriving would be taken as offensive by me...a statement. It's like me wearing a mask while disembarking from a plane in LA. I'm sure the locals would take offense too. Let's just get on with the games and quit nitpicking on the great culture of China.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:48 am
Opening ceremonies gearing up... stadium is filling up now. Beijing is smoggy if camera is at a distance (same as Toronto this morning). Ground level shows no smog (normal everywhere). Well... I'm off to watch the opening ceremonies... should be spectacular.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:12 am
Opening ceremonies spectacular so far. Beautiful!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:55 am
From what I hear they are great. I've only been glancing at them but I'm going to watch them later this evening with my wife and daughters. We are going to have the Olympics on a lot this summer.
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 6:15 am
Parade of nations in Chinese alphabetical order. Caught me by surprise. 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 6:57 am
Oh that is interesting. So about when do the U.S. and Canada come in?
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 7:44 am
Ahh Spelll, I must have missed when the commentators said that... I was wondering what they were up to.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 8:48 am
I don't think it's currently being broadcast in the US. Nothing till this evening. 
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Spelll
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 9:30 am
It was great! I won't say how the torch was lit but it was pretty awesome! It's always a secret until presented. Very unique. It will have to be edited for broadcast tonight as it ran over by about 15 minutes. If anyone is interested (as I am), the biggest cheers for the parade of nations appeared to be, China (of course), Japan, Chile (huh?), Australia, Canada, USA. Biggest cheer for dignitaries shown on the big screen... Putin. (not sure if they even showed George up there) Highlite for me? dunno... it was all great.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Friday, August 08, 2008 - 4:19 pm
I'm so excited for the games to start! The broadcast has just started here but the actual opening ceremony is about 20 minutes away. Anybody else here watching?
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