Is China ready, I still hear a lot about massive air pollution. I am starting to get ready for this, it will be fun to watch. Hard to believe that it is already 12 years since it was here in Atlanta.

Beijing shouldnt have been awarded it to begin with.

Always enjoy the Olympics but the time difference when its held in Asia or Australia always means that I dont get to see as much of it as I would like.

Gazza wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 10:26am:

Beijing shouldnt have been awarded it to begin with.

I agree.

from a GB Track & Field perspective, Phillips Idowu has a genuine shot at a Gold, in the Triple jump.
As does Kelly Sotherton in the Heptathlon.
Christine Ohorughhu(sic), an athlete i distrust and do not support or cheer, is another genuine gold medal chance,
in the 400 metres.

The time difference, however, means an evening highlights show, will be the only coverage i'll be able to watch.
  And as a big track and field fan (i attended the London Grand Prix, @ Crystal Palace, last weekend), that's frustrating.

100% agree with Gazza, that China shouldn't have been awarded the Games.
But hey, that Scottish restaurant, McDonalds, and Coca-Cola, demand these things happen, so they usually do.

China seems like the dirties place on this planet. Disgusting, and dangerous. i enjoy very few events enough to go out of my way, but like World Cup, I love watching The the real football games.
I hope when China takes over The USA, they at least reform their air quality standards!!!

We're proud that Rocks Off's Joey is involved in the Pre Olympics current activities :smoking


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That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold.

Looking forward to the sailing events...

http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2008/06/30/image4219827.jpg

Turns out that our negroes were dope-juicing as much the Iron Curtain Commies ever were.  Shades of Kratochilova.  There promises to be some serious butt-shot scandals as we approach this literal and figurative passing of the torch to the Coolies.

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 1:42pm:

Turns out that our negroes were dope-juicing as much the Iron Curtain Commies ever were.  Shades of Kratochilova.  There promises to be some serious butt-shot scandals as we approach this literal and figurative passing of the torch to the Coolies.

let's see some patriotismism.

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 1:44pm:

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:42pm: Turns out that our negroes were dope-juicing as much the Iron Curtain Commies ever were.  Shades of Kratochilova.  There promises to be some serious butt-shot scandals as we approach this literal and figurative passing of the torch to the Coolies. let's see some patriotismism.

I never really understood that angle on the Olympics, the core part of which are not team competitions.  Plus, I only care about track events, which are completely individual (even the relays are really).  Its absurd, like high level absurd, to want one black guy to run faster than another black guy, merely because of the country he associates with.  I'm hollering for the guys who can pass the most piss tests!  And Jeremy Wariner, no matter what that freak of nature is tweaked on.

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 2:03pm:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:44pm: sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:42pm: Turns out that our negroes were dope-juicing as much the Iron Curtain Commies ever were.  Shades of Kratochilova.  There promises to be some serious butt-shot scandals as we approach this literal and figurative passing of the torch to the Coolies. let's see some patriotismism. I never really understood that angle on the Olympics, the core part of which are not team competitions.  Plus, I only care about track events, which are completely individual (even the relays are really).  Its absurd, like high level absurd, to want one black guy to run faster than another black guy, merely because of the country he associates with.  I'm hollering for the guys who can pass the most piss tests!  And Jeremy Wariner, no matter what that freak of nature is tweaked on.

Yo moonopening ceremonies, try telling that to the Chinese, them dudes looking for a sweep. Shades of Mutombo.

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 1:14pm:

That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold.

are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket.

:wtf1

i'll be watching these games.  i look forward to watching phelps swim, the womans gymnastics and the marathons.

:wtf1

wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 4:23pm:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:14pm: That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold. are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket. :wtf1

I'm thinking it may get tougher for them as it goes along.
They may have a lot of talent individually, but I'm assuming they will be going up against teams that have more experience playing together.

Edith Grove wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 4:30pm:

wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 4:23pm: Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:14pm: That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold. are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket. :wtf1 I'm thinking it may get tougher for them as it goes along. They may have a lot of talent individually, but I'm assuming they will be going up against teams that have more experience playing together.

wanna bet.....i bet you a 40 you're wrong.

;)

:howefun :whatapostronnie :interestingstuffronnie

Well the USA just kicked Russia's ass today. That's always a good thing. I think they are a lock to win Gold in BB. I'm looking forward to the games overall. Yes,the time difference is a bitch. You have to go out of your way to try and avoid finding out results so you can watch them with some suspense. Yes,China should never have gotten the games,for many reasons. But if your a sports junkie it doesn't get much better.

wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 4:36pm:

wanna bet.....i bet you a 40 you're wrong. ;)

They make 40s ??  :blankfriggingstare1

wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 4:23pm:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:14pm: That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold. are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket. :wtf1

That's out on a limb there, Horatio.  The humiliationism in 2004 and the 2006 World Bash means nothing to you?  The addition of Bryant does not bode well in Olympic style play.  Also, not one white player (U.S. pop. 303 million, 74% white) to act as a steadying influence, unless you count Kidd which most basketball purists do not.  Redd, Anthony, Howard, Prince all questionable choices as well.  Paul must control, or bronze is probable.

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 5:19pm:

wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 4:23pm: Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:14pm: That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold. are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket. :wtf1 That's out on a limb there, Horatio.  The humiliationism in 2004 and the 2006 World Bash means nothing to you?  The addition of Bryant does not bode well in Olympic style play.  Also, not one white player (U.S. pop. 303 million, 74% white) to act as a steadying influence, unless you count Kidd which most basketball purists do not.  Redd, Anthony, Howard, Prince all questionable choices as well.  Paul must control, or bronze is probable.

you're either with us or against us sniff.

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 5:19pm:

wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 4:23pm: Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2008 at 1:14pm: That USA basketball team has an awful lot of talent on it, be a shame if they don't bring home the gold. are you kidding.  i think they already have the win in their back pocket. :wtf1 That's out on a limb there, Horatio.  The humiliationism in 2004 and the 2006 World Bash means nothing to you?  The addition of Bryant does not bode well in Olympic style play.  Also, not one white player (U.S. pop. 303 million, 74% white) to act as a steadying influence, unless you count Kidd which most basketball purists do not.  Redd, Anthony, Howard, Prince all questionable choices as well.  Paul must control, or bronze is probable.

They got a white coach. What more do you want? White men can't jump.

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 5:22pm:

White men can't jump.

That was one of Stanley Kubrick's favorite movies. And The Jerk.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 1:33pm:

Looking forward to the sailing events... http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/images/2008/06/30/image4219827.jpg

They fixed that, right?

I can't wait.  I love the Olympics.  

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Voodoo .....................................


Weeding ?!


Hashishing ?!


Developing .....................................................

I shall pass on this Olympics. I can't see the value in the Games anymore.

Joey wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2008 at 9:56pm:

" We're proud that Rocks Off's Joey is involved in the Pre Olympics current activities :smoking http://www.rocksoff.org/h4-joeycarriestheolympictorch.jpg Voodoo ..................................... Weeding ?! Hashishing ?! Developing .....................................................

No Joey... none of them, I'm working :wtf3

I hear China has put up massive billboards to cover some bad areas.

That's what they do in dictatorships. See. Ed Koch's NYC c. 1985...

" I hear China has put up massive billboards to cover some bad areas "

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Next year, meshugunnah!

" Next year, meshugunnah "

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China ain't taking over America with that basketball team.

" China ain't taking over America with that basketball team "

Funny !!!!!!


Indeed you are strong :


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" China ain't taking over America with that basketball team " Funny !!!!!! Indeed you are strong : http://cmmg.biosci.wayne.edu/asg/ho_chi_minh.gif

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What ?!


http://www.grioo.com/images/rubriques/7/1005.jpg !!!!!!!!


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What is up with all that smog?

Some Guy wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 10:48am:

What is up with all that smog?

That's what the liberal media wants you to think!

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 10:58am:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 10:48am: What is up with all that smog? That's what the liberal media wants you to think!

Dog is off the menu at all restaurants in China.

Some Guy wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 11:03am:

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 10:58am: Some Guy wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 10:48am: What is up with all that smog? That's what the liberal media wants you to think! Dog is off the menu at all restaurants in China.

Moral relativismness.

sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 11:09am:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 11:03am: sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 10:58am: Some Guy wrote on Aug 5th, 2008 at 10:48am: What is up with all that smog? That's what the liberal media wants you to think! Dog is off the menu at all restaurants in China. Moral relativismness.

Do they call it Chinese food or just food?

They've shut down the plants to end smog and moved people arbitrarily out of the city.Guess Walmart shelves will be empty for a few weeks.

if it's 8pm here what time is it there?

I have a friend who had to go to China for a few weeks for work.  Most people in China burn their own feces.  He said everywhere you go it smells like buring shit.

worst olympics ever.

robpop wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 11:25am:

I have a friend who had to go to China for a few weeks for work.  Most people in China burn their own feces.  He said everywhere you go it smells like buring shit.

Sure he didnt land in Cleveland by mistake?

jew got to roll me.

" Most people in China burn their own feces.  He said everywhere you go it smells like buring shit "


It is an ' occidental ' thingy .

When I fought in The Vietnam ( ' The 'Nam ) the locals would toss their garbage out the windows of their ' hooch ' right into their own backyard .......which led to rats ........ which led to snakes .

Friggin NASTY !!!!


'kins !  ( LBJ's hired gun 1965 - 1975 )

SAL on dvd is sweet!

" SAL on dvd is sweet ! "

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After all these decades I tried to log on this morning over at www.MaxLugar.com  in order to FINALLY register over at  ' The Couch ' and could not bring up the Website .....................


...and you ?!


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Joey wrote on Aug 5^th, 2008 at 1:55pm:

" SAL on dvd is sweet ! " Some Guy ........................... After all these decades I tried to log on this morning over at www.MaxLugar.com  in order to FINALLY register over at  ' The Couch ' and could not bring up the Website ..................... ...and you ?! ** ? ** !!!

Joey, we're all down!

" Joey, we're all down!  "


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x2/GotToRollMe/h4-tomneedsitsobadlol.jpg !!!!!

SAL is good!

Australia has ( i think) the 3rd or 4th largest team at the games. I expect us to wipe the Yanks out in the pool, and to win the beer drinking comp.

http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/magazine/1508/ff_pollution_f.jpg

Some Guy wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 7:48am:

http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/magazine/1508/ff_pollution_f.jpg

That's a lotta poop smoke.

" That's a lotta poop smoke. "


I kinda wish you had NOT said that ..... ! :

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Joey wrote on Aug 6th, 2008 at 10:13am: " That's a lotta poop smoke. " I kinda wish you had NOT said that ..... ! : | | V ***** END TRANSMISSION !!!! ****** http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ww/news/2008/08/06/cycle3.jpg

Well above the reach of Yao Ming.

BEIJING (AP)—A group of American cyclists has apologized to Beijing Olympic organizers after arriving in China’s capital wearing face masks.

Michael Friedman, Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed released a statement Wednesday, a day after they caused a stir by showing up in the protective gear.

“The wearing of protective masks upon our arrival into Beijing was strictly a precautionary measure we as athletes chose to take, and was in no way meant to serve as an environmental or political statement,” the athletes said. “We deeply regret the nature of our choices. Our decision was not intended to insult BOCOG or countless others who have put forth a tremendous amount of effort to improve the air quality in Beijing.”

The host city’s air remains a concern with the start of the games approaching. Beijing has put into effect long-planned pollution-control measures, such as taking cars off the streets, and American officials are cautiously optimistic.

Jim Scherr, the U.S. Olympic Committee’s chief executive officer, said his organization didn’t ask the cyclists to apologize.

“Those athletes regret that action and have written an apology to BOCOG on their own behalf,” Scherr said. “They now realize and understand how their actions were perceived by the host nation and by the organizing committee.”

Scherr said masks have been issued to national governing bodies that requested them.

“I understand that about 200 of our athletes received those masks through the national governing body, not directly from the U.S. Olympic Committee,” Scherr said. “Hopefully they won’t have to use them.” "It smells like burning shit or something".

“The wearing of protective masks upon our arrival into Beijing was strictly a precautionary measure we as athletes chose to take, and was in no way meant to serve as an environmental or political statement,” the athletes said. “We deeply regret the nature of our choices. Our decision was not intended to insult BOCOG or countless others who have put forth a tremendous amount of effort to improve the air quality in Beijing.”

The host city’s air remains a concern with the start of the games approaching. Beijing has put into effect long-planned pollution-control measures, such as taking cars off the streets, and American officials are cautiously optimistic.

Jim Scherr, the U.S. Olympic Committee’s chief executive officer, said his organization didn’t ask the cyclists to apologize.

“Those athletes regret that action and have written an apology to BOCOG on their own behalf,” Scherr said. “They now realize and understand how their actions were perceived by the host nation and by the organizing committee.”

Scherr said masks have been issued to national governing bodies that requested them. "

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It's a continual dutch oven up in that bastard.

"There's excitement in the air over the Olympics...also lead, arsenic, benzene." --David Letterman

http://english.people.com.cn/200610/24/images/xin_30100323163600893092.jpg

Didn't the athletes at the original Olympics in Greece compete in the nude?
I'd like to see all the women's running & swimming/diving events conducted in the nude.
Perhaps the equestrian events as well.
Anyone with me on this one? :wow

All for it.

http://i34.tinypic.com/1zmefjq.jpg

Edith Grove wrote on Aug 7^th, 2008 at 7:07pm:

Didn't the athletes at the original Olympics in Greece compete in the nude? I'd like to see all the women's running & swimming/diving events conducted in the nude. Perhaps the equestrian events as well. Anyone with me on this one? :wow

Well beach vollyball is halfway there already.

Beach Volleyball is an Olympic sport ??  :blankfriggingstare1

Edith Grove wrote on Aug 7^th, 2008 at 8:13pm:

Beach Volleyball is an Olympic sport ??  :blankfriggingstare1

Has been for a while EG. Girls in bikinis jumping up and down. Yes it's an olympic sport. ;D

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 7^th, 2008 at 8:35pm:

Girls in bikinis jumping up and down. Yes it's an olympic sport. ;D

Can't believe I've been missing this!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/joserouse/Sports-Other/BeachVolleyball.jpg

Yep,that's what I'm talking about :wow

Some Guy wrote on Aug 7^th, 2008 at 11:40am:

"There's excitement in the air over the Olympics...also lead, arsenic, benzene." --David Letterman

Something in the air?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tabrOjjZbZ8

Note the proximity of the eyes with respect to the nose, as well as the predilection for wiggerism.  The inbred genetic warzone that created this man's face, also quite possibly created the fastest man who ever ran a quarter.  Stay tuned for some serious Olympic excitement when this mutant hits the track.

http://www.iaaf.org/mm/photo/competitions/competition/wariner4x6_2895_full-prt.jpg

I like this!

http://www.rocksoff.org/h8-olympicheader.JPG

Free Tibet!

Free Smog.

Some Guy wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 7:06am:

Free Smog.

In honor of the Games maybe we need to change your nick for the next few weeks?

Some Yung Guy??..and BTW How many events is Sai Wong entered in???

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 9:19am:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 8th, 2008 at 7:06am: Free Smog. In honor of the Games maybe we need to change your nick for the next few weeks? Some Yung Guy??..and BTW How many events is Sai Wong entered in???

funny! Looks like the games have started.

that Chinese geezer, who sang Wild Horses with Mick, a while back,
sang at the opening ceremony with Sarah Brightman.
He's still rubbish.

Ade wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 11:54am:

that Chinese geezer, who sang Wild Horses with Mick, a while back, sang at the opening ceremony with Sarah Brightman. He's still rubbish.

You mean the Chinese version of Tiny Tim?

yes - thats the one - the dude in the baseball cap

gimmekeef wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 9:19am:

Some Guy wrote on Aug 8th, 2008 at 7:06am: Free Smog. In honor of the Games maybe we need to change your nick for the next few weeks? Some Yung Guy??..and BTW How many events is Sai Wong entered in???

The Joint Relay

i am looking forward to the opening ceremonies in a few hours time...anyone else going to watch?

:wtf1

wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 3:50pm:

i am looking forward to the opening ceremonies in a few hours time...anyone else going to watch? :wtf1

I'm in.

wrote on Aug 8^th, 2008 at 3:50pm:

i am looking forward to the opening ceremonies in a few hours time...anyone else going to watch? :wtf1

I will gladly trade deficit you, for a cheap lead ridden toy.

I saw the fireworks - and thought:  ah, goodie - and now the Stones with Start Me Up...

but nope, they're playing ping pong or what?  :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

Was an American killed there?

BEIJING (AP) - A knife-wielding Chinese man attacked two relatives of a coach for the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team at a tourist site in Beijing, killing one and injuring the other on the first day of the Olympics on Saturday, team officials and state media said.

The man then committed suicide by throwing himself from the second story of the site, the 13th century Drum Tower just five miles from the main Olympics site.

The brutal attack shortly after midday was all the more shocking because of the rarity of violent crime against foreigners in tightly controlled China, which has ramped up security measures even more for the Olympics.

The stabbing came only hours after what by many accounts was the most spectacular opening ceremony in Olympic history and it has already dampened some of the enthusiasm.

"They are deeply saddened and shocked," Darryl Seibel, a spokesman for the U.S. Olympic Committee, said of the volleyball team.

The U.S. Olympic Committee said in a statement that two family members of a coach for the men's indoor volleyball team were stabbed at the Drum Tower "during an attack by what local law enforcement authorities have indicated was a lone assailant."

One of the family members was killed and the other was seriously injured, it said, without giving details.

The official Xinhua News Agency identified the attacker as Tang Yongming, 47, from the eastern city of Hangzhou. It said Tang attacked the two Americans and their Chinese tour guide, who was also injured, at 12:20 p.m. on the second level of the ancient tower, then leapt to his death immediately afterward. The second level of the tower is about 130 feet high.

Seibel said the two Americans who were attacked were not wearing anything that would have identified them as Americans or part of the U.S. team. He could not name the coach.

"They were not wearing apparel or anything that would have specifically identified them as being members of our delegation" or as Americans, he told The Associated Press.

He said it is "too early to say" whether the U.S. delegation or athletes will require additional security.

U.S. Embassy spokesman Richard Buangan said it was aware of an incident involving two Americans and was working with Chinese authorities to find out more. He said U.S. officials were in contact with relatives of the two Americans who are in Beijing.

"Out of respect for the families involved, we can't say more than that," Don Q. Washington, another embassy spokesman, told reporters.

Police blocked off streets leading to the Drum Tower immediately after the attack and cordoned off the area with yellow police tape. Security officers were examining the scene on the tower and below.

Attacks on foreigners in China are extremely rare. A Canadian model was murdered last month in Shanghai, but police said that was because she stumbled onto a burglary.

In March, a screaming, bomb-strapped hostage-taker who commandeered a bus with 10 Australians aboard in the popular tourist city of Xi'an was shot to death by a police sniper.

Shanghai and Beijing are still safer than most foreign cities of their size. Punishments for crimes against foreigners are heavier than for crimes against Chinese, and police-linked neighborhood watch groups are highly vigilant. Chinese are not allowed to own guns.

Even so, the U.S. government now warns Americans against muggings, beatings and even carjackings, especially in the nightlife and shopping districts of large cities.

Built in the 13th century, the Drum Tower is one of the few ancient structures still in Beijing, and was used to tell time in imperial China for the city, using drummers who pounded their instruments to mark the hours. It is located on an important central axis of the city, to the north of the Forbidden City, the former home of the emperor.

The White House said President Bush, who is in Beijing for the opening days of the games, was informed of the incident, and his heart goes out to the families of the victims. It said the administration and the Beijing U.S. embassy have offered those families any assistance they need. Also, U.S. officials have been speaking to Chinese authorities about the incident.

International Olympic Committee spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said in a statement that the committee had received reports of the attack and was in contact with Beijing Games organizers "to find out full details, and are ready to provide whatever assistance we can."

The redeem team comes through. Beats Spain 119-82. ;D 8-)

Michael Phelps saga is about to come to its climax.

them chinese chicks are like eleven.

My personal congratulations to Michael Phelps, who demonstrated to the world that he is a down to Earth, clean cut, amazingly gifted athelete who opted to dedicate his life to becoming the ultimate Olympian rather than sit around and be some scum bag sicko.

Plus he consumes 12,000 calories a day.
How many donuts is that?
Anyone have a calculator?

Stones Security wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 11:49am:

Plus he consumes 12,000 calories a day. How many donuts is that?

Cream-filled or standard glazed?

Here's some good Olympic trivia for you sports junkies. What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game?

don't know.    :whydontcha

www.youtube.com/v/pfwM1DWGmsc&hl=en&fs=1"

Stones Security wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 11:49am:

My personal congratulations to Michael Phelps, who consumes 12,000 calories a day. How many donuts is that? Anyone have a calculator?

Stones Security wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 11:49am:

My personal congratulations to Michael Phelps, who consumes 12,000 calories a day. How many donuts is that? Anyone have a calculator?

I would have guessed that Phelps is a pie man.   :aimama :aimama :aimama :aimama

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 2:06pm:

What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game?

Coliseum - LA
Olympic Stadium - Montreal
Turner Field - Atlanta

Costas's wig is horrbile.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 5:47pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 2:06pm: What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game? Coliseum - LA Olympic Stadium - Montreal Turner Field - Atlanta

Did you know that Lefty or did ya look it up?...Either way you are correct sir. Saw that on the Giants game today. I knew about Montreal and Atlanta and had a hunch that the LA Coliseum was the other one.

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 7:12pm:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 5:47pm: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 2:06pm: What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game? Coliseum - LA Olympic Stadium - Montreal Turner Field - Atlanta Did you know that Lefty or did ya look it up?...Either way you are correct sir. Saw that on the Giants game today. I knew about Montreal and Atlanta and had a hunch that the LA Coliseum was the other one.

Nah, I didn't look that up.
Kinda easy if you think about it for a minute...

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 7:20pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 7:12pm: left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 5:47pm: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 2:06pm: What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game? Coliseum - LA Olympic Stadium - Montreal Turner Field - Atlanta Did you know that Lefty or did ya look it up?...Either way you are correct sir. Saw that on the Giants game today. I knew about Montreal and Atlanta and had a hunch that the LA Coliseum was the other one. Nah, I didn't look that up. Kinda easy if you think about it for a minute...

Yeah, but St. Louis (1904) had me thinking a bit over LA.

Australia is now coming 3rd in the medals. But our men's swim team were a bunch of duds this year. Stephanie Rice is going to be one very sexy, rich bitch from now on though.

That Phelps dude is pretty fucking impressive. Good luck to him.

Can't believe we've won more golds than anyone but the US and the Chinese. (We only won ONE in Atlanta just 12 years ago).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/medals_table/default.stm

Remarkable performance so far. Roll on 2012.

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17^th, 2008 at 5:47pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 2:06pm: What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game? Coliseum - LA Olympic Stadium - Montreal Turner Field - Atlanta

Try this one. Only five stadiums have hosted a Summer Olympics and a World Cup final. Name them and/or the cities. (All of them are in Europe)

One's a bit of a trick question as it hosted Olympic events even though the games didnt actually take place in that country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jFq0tDwWFo

That is a huge ping pong joint.

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 7:03am:

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 5:47pm: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 17th, 2008 at 2:06pm: What are the only 3 stadiums to host an Olympics and an MLB Post Season game? Coliseum - LA Olympic Stadium - Montreal Turner Field - Atlanta Try this one. Only five stadiums have hosted a Summer Olympics and a World Cup final. Name them and/or the cities. (All of them are in Europe) One's a bit of a trick question as it hosted Olympic events even though the games didnt actually take place in that country.

I'm not looking the answers up, but going of off memory...

First quess... Berlin Olympic Stadium
Second..The Olympiastadion Munich..
Third Wembly..London...


I maybe wrong on all...I am just guessing.

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 7:03am:

Try this one. Only five stadiums have hosted a Summer Olympics and a World Cup final. Name them and/or the cities. (All of them are in Europe) One's a bit of a trick question as it hosted Olympic events even though the games didnt actually take place in that country.

Rome
Paris
Barcelona
London
Munich

All guesses, btw.
Dunno jack about European football - or any other continent's...

'Cept the North American variety.

Moscow?

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 6:58pm:

Gazza wrote on Aug 18th, 2008 at 7:03am: Try this one. Only five stadiums have hosted a Summer Olympics and a World Cup final. Name them and/or the cities. (All of them are in Europe) One's a bit of a trick question as it hosted Olympic events even though the games didnt actually take place in that country. Rome Paris Barcelona London Munich All guesses, btw. Dunno jack about European football - or any other continent's... 'Cept the North American variety.

Yeah I'm in the same boat Lefty. This one's a bit tougher than my trivia question, but I might substitute Berlin for Munich.

The five are :

Stade Colombes, Paris (Olympics 1924/World Cup 1938)
Wembley Stadium, London (Olympics 1948/World Cup 1966)
Olympic Stadium, Rome (Olympics 1960/World Cup 1990)
Olympic Stadium, Munich (Olympics 1972/World Cup 1974)
Olympic Stadium, Berlin (Olympics 1936/World Cup 2006)

Mexico City, Los Angeles and Stockholm held both events but used different stadiums for each.

I slightly screwed up the 'trick' question. The Olympic Stadium in Stockholm was used for the summer games there in 1912, and then again for the equestrian events in the 1956 Olympics. The games were held in Melbourne, but for quarantine reasons the equestrian events were held in Stockholm earlier in the year. The 1958 World Cup final in Stockholm took place in a different stadium than the Olympics.

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 7:21pm:

The five are : Stade Colombes, Paris (Olympics 1924/World Cup 1938) Wembley Stadium, London (Olympics 1948/World Cup 1966) Olympic Stadium, Rome (Olympics 1960/World Cup 1990) Olympic Stadium, Munich (Olympics 1972/World Cup 1974) Olympic Stadium, Berlin (Olympics 1936/World Cup 2006) Mexico City, Los Angeles and Stockholm held both events but used different stadiums for each. I slightly screwed up the 'trick' question. The Olympic Stadium in Stockholm was used for the summer games there in 1912, and then again for the equestrian events in the 1956 Olympics. The games were held in Melbourne, but for quarantine reasons the equestrian events were held in Stockholm earlier in the year. The 1958 World Cup final in Stockholm took place in a different stadium than the Olympics.

Thanks G for putting me out of my misery!!!  

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 7:21pm:

The five are : Stade Colombes, Paris (Olympics 1924/World Cup 1938) Wembley Stadium, London (Olympics 1948/World Cup 1966) Olympic Stadium, Rome (Olympics 1960/World Cup 1990) Olympic Stadium, Munich (Olympics 1972/World Cup 1974) Olympic Stadium, Berlin (Olympics 1936/World Cup 2006) Mexico City, Los Angeles and Stockholm held both events but used different stadiums for each. I slightly screwed up the 'trick' question. The Olympic Stadium in Stockholm was used for the summer games there in 1912, and then again for the equestrian events in the 1956 Olympics. The games were held in Melbourne, but for quarantine reasons the equestrian events were held in Stockholm earlier in the year. The 1958 World Cup final in Stockholm took place in a different stadium than the Olympics.

Now we know....the rest of the story. 8-)

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 7:21pm:

The five are : Stade Colombes, Paris (Olympics 1924/World Cup 1938) Wembley Stadium, London (Olympics 1948/World Cup 1966) Olympic Stadium, Rome (Olympics 1960/World Cup 1990) Olympic Stadium, Munich (Olympics 1972/World Cup 1974) Olympic Stadium, Berlin (Olympics 1936/World Cup 2006) Mexico City, Los Angeles and Stockholm held both events but used different stadiums for each.

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena was the site of the World Cup Final when the US hosted in '94.
Also had the real football there when the '84 Olympics were in LA.

Now that I had to look up...  

It sucks to see this is the last year of basseball in the Olympics.  The USA-Japan game was incredible.  I had a friend on the 2000 gold medal team, who struck me out many times over the years.  I did park one off of him, I remember that better than all the strike outs.

Time to wrap this puppy up.

Gazza wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 6:52am:

Can't believe we've won more golds than anyone but the US and the Chinese.

we are a nation in disgrace because of this - as i am sure you appreciate

stonedinaustralia wrote on Aug 20^th, 2008 at 6:40pm:

Gazza wrote on Aug 18th, 2008 at 6:52am: Can't believe we've won more golds than anyone but the US and the Chinese. we are a nation in disgrace because of this - as i am sure you appreciate

LOL. Yeah, I can imagine. Rudd must go!

Definitely been a major feelgood factor over here, and a much needed one.

No doubt we'll be back to the usual shit by this time next week.

keep it going Team GB!!

USA/Brazil gold medal the real football match was insanely intense... I won't post winner so as not to spoil anyone waiting to se a replay or a recording.

it's our turn now-  London.
Olympic London starts now.

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JIMMY PAGE Performs LED ZEPPELLIN Classic At Olympics Closing Ceremony
Aug. 24, 2008

LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page played an updated version of the band's classic song "Whole Lotta Love" alongside Leona Lewis, winner of the UK reality television show "The X Factor", at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympics Games earlier today (Sunday, August 24) in Beijing. Watch footage of the performance below.

To mark the fact that London will host the 2012 Olympics, an iconic Routemaster bus circled the stadium.

Lewis, Page and the real football star David Beckham made their entrance on the vehicle.

According to Telegraph, some of the lyrics to "Whole Lotta Love" had to be omitted or re-written amid concerns that they could cause offense.

The song was chosen as the centrepiece of an eight-minute £2.5 million British segment at the event in Beijing at which the Olympic flag will be officially passed to the London Mayor Boris Johnson.

According to London 2012 officials, Lewis — who grew up in east London close to the Olympic site — requested a change to the song's second verse because she was worried they would not make sense for a female singer.

In the original, recorded in 1969, frontman Robert Plant sings, "I'm gonna give you every inch of my love".

But in the version that was sung today, Lewis changed the words to "every bit" of my love.

Vidéo :
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I'm so sad that I missed Pagey playing!!  

Btw, that pic of him with Becks, Leona and him is SURREAL.  

Many thanks to Jeep.   :booze