Posts Tagged ‘Olympic’

Olympic Torch Designs From 1936 Till 2008

Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:32 No Comments

While reading a very interesting blog I came across an article, originating from the New York Times, regarding the various designs for the Olympic torch. Spanning from 1936 till 2008 the interactive presentation includes names of the designer as well as trivia regarding each game. Although most of them look like either a cup-on-a-stick or [...]

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London: WWII Bomb Found On Gas Pipe

Friday, June 6, 2008 15:35 No Comments

A 2,000lb bomb was unearthed by a a mechanical digger this Monday, near Lea, Bromleyby-Bow where the 2012 Olympic village site is located.
The bomb which is a German made World War two device that has been quietly been in London?s East End, sitting on top of a gas main.
Bomb disposal army officers tried to [...]

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2008 Pins On His Head For The Olympic Games

Thursday, June 5, 2008 21:10 No Comments

How are you planning to celebrate the 2008 Olympic Games? The Chinese guy, Dr. Wei Sheng, in the picture above decided to place 2008 pins on his head, with all Olympic colours.  Not sure if it hurts or not but I do expect to see a lot more “shows” as such relating to the Olympic [...]

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China Keeps Soldiers In Attention With Pins And Crosses Ready For The Olympic Games

Thursday, May 8, 2008 22:00 No Comments

I am not sure if this falls under the torture category or its just another “discipline aid” conceived by some disturbed mind. China apparently takes perfection seriously when it comes for its international image. Hence for the Olympics they are training (?) their military personnel, to stand in perfect attention, and inline by using pins [...]

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G-Trainer: AntiGravity Runway

Thursday, February 21, 2008 19:23 No Comments

How would it look if while you were watching TV you broke an Olympic speed record? The G-Trainer is an Anti Gravity runway that can reduce your weight up to 80% using a special NASA air compression system. Few days ago the G-Trainer got FDA approval and it will start appearing in Gyms worldwide.
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China now censors all internet videos

Saturday, January 5, 2008 18:11 No Comments

Not sure what is the problems with Chinese authorities. From the 31st of January every video site (ie Youtube) will need special permission from the Chinese government who will check the broadcast material and censor anything that is bad for the image of the country or its secrets.
This permit will last for three years and [...]

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