Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=58791As the 2012 Olympics have begun, I thought it would be fun to have a thread to kibbitz about the games and sports. No politics, please.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5879138013210freelyhoveringhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283343588/14/2012 10:21:06 AMStanThanks for starting the thread. I hope NBC keeps full-replay events and highlights on the net. I'd like to catch up on the ones I missed. I've kept myself from reading all the medal tallies so I can catch the contests cold. Yesterday, while the closing ceremonies were going on, I was watching canoe sprint and the arc...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283319208/13/2012 11:50:45 AMfreelyhoveringEverybody!!! Thanks for participating on this thread. See you in 4 years from Rio.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283315608/13/2012 9:46:58 AMStanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283265668/10/2012 12:42:23 PMWharf RatHe's a stud. 2 days ago, I was thinking we weren't doing so well. Now, with a medal in the 1500, the 10,000K, 2 in the triple jump, 2 in the decathlon, the women coming thru, it's looking pretty good. I thought the 1600 meter baton-dropping team looked bad, until I heard this.. Broken leg doesn't stop Manteo Mitc...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283260348/10/2012 9:38:11 AMStanWhat a day in track and field. What's next for Bolt? How would he do in a longer race?http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283256348/10/2012 12:21:19 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283219958/8/2012 11:58:07 AMWharf RatThere are several; saw them in the parade. Independent Olympic Athletes: Olympians Without A Country One of the more talked-about elements of the opening Olympic ceremonies was the miniature procession of four athletes under the banner, "Independent Olympic Athletes." A lot of people were wondering, who are these ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283219778/8/2012 11:51:01 AMkoanYeah, loved it. I really like that Allyson Felix. Tonight Richards and Felix go against each other. Also Richards won gold at 400 and the other lady at 100 and they tied at the 200-g. Then the guy from Samolia without a country. Ran marathon 2:14, a complete unknown until he ran some marathon (New York or boston?); a...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283219488/8/2012 11:40:13 AMWharf RatHe's gonna get laid a lot when he goes home. Very good volleyball yesterday, both indoors and beach.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283217868/8/2012 10:46:08 AMLindyBill [graphic] Clive Rose/Getty Images Yes, It’s a Sport, and Russia’s Dolls Win By SARAH LYALL Synchronized swimmers — like Natalia Ishenko and Svetlana Romashina of Russia, who won gold Tuesday — have trouble convincing skeptics of their sport’s difficulty. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283214058/8/2012 7:00:05 AMkoanI thought that runner from Grenada should run for president. He was so sensitive and self actualized. I am sure he would do a lot of good for that country. I was really glad to see him win. I never thought I would become a beach volleyball addict.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283212108/8/2012 12:43:53 AMkoanI saw a female American soccer expert say the two fouls called on Canada where wrong. She said the first one was legal, but no one ever does it i.e. goalie holding the ball too long and the second was just wrong ie.. hitting it with her elbow. The ball hit her elbow, her elbow did not hit the ball. So I am rooting ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283210448/7/2012 10:42:24 PMponokeehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283208638/7/2012 8:54:06 PMWharf RatMy son called earlier today, and we ended up talking about the Bladerunner. I suggested he had a weight advantage. My son said that amputees themselves recognize that, and want different categories for single and double amps. I couldn't find anything on google, but there is a study. showing a difference between flesh ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283200538/7/2012 3:01:18 PMStanQuite a story behind it. He's the oldest man to win that race, it was Grenada's first gold, his grandmother had died just before the Beijing games which disheartened him too much to advance to the semi, and he had her photo pinned to the inside of his shirt as he ran in London. Great personal reward. Pic of him here: ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283199498/7/2012 2:24:05 PMSmoothSailhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283198918/7/2012 2:07:13 PMStanIt was quite moving to see the 400m hurdle winner Sanchez from Grenada last night as he sobbed on the podium during the anthem.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283197358/7/2012 1:06:06 PMStanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283197278/7/2012 1:03:07 PMponokeehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283196648/7/2012 12:43:14 PMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283192318/7/2012 10:15:42 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283191378/7/2012 9:36:29 AMLindyBillThere is no way that consuming pot makes a difference in your judo ability. It should not be on the prescribed list, IMO. US women win soccer thriller By JAY COHEN / AP Sports Writer Posted: 08/07/2012 03:00:00 AM EDT Tuesday August 7, 2012 LONDON -- Five things to know about Monday, Day 10 of th...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283189358/7/2012 4:40:22 AMLindyBillOlympics as Bridge Between Nations? Not When These Teams Play NEW YORK TIMES By GREG BISHOP LONDON — Beyond the shoves and the elbows and the mutual disdain on Monday night, the latest men’s basketball game/wrestling match between the United States and Argentina featured allegations of punches thrown. ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283189328/7/2012 4:37:19 AMfreelyhoveringhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283189158/7/2012 3:54:45 AMWharf RatCarvall Bass, Eldod Gildner, Hobart Bosworth were 3 roommates at Cal; Bass played with Country Joe cjfishlegacy.com  None of this has anything to do with the Olympics. Hella good women's soccer game against Canada.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283189058/7/2012 3:33:32 AMponokeeNo matter what anyone says Usain built it himself with a little help from the food of the Gods - Jerk Chicken, Mac & Cheese and Candied Yams... youtube.com  [graphic]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188628/7/2012 2:13:40 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188618/7/2012 2:05:33 AMkoanTweedle may be the second greatest last name in the world. The first greatest name I saw when I was a mail claims guy at the dept of labor there was a guy in Barrow named topcock. Hard name to forget. Tweedle took second.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188588/7/2012 2:03:19 AMponokeeCarol Kaye played bass on the studio version of that song and probably helped arrange it. youtube.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188558/7/2012 1:59:08 AMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188528/7/2012 1:55:37 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188498/7/2012 1:47:39 AMkoanThey were wearing pegged pants. I was living a much different life in 1965. I was at the original filmore. What an experience that was. I never saw the beach boys there. I did see Quick silver messanger service.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188428/7/2012 1:42:49 AMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188388/7/2012 1:30:58 AMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188378/7/2012 1:29:20 AMkoanI only ask for logic when it matters. Freelyhovering and I are rooting for whomever we like. I am probably going to root for the Japanese in soccer finals-lol. I always had a special place in my heart for the Japanese.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188358/7/2012 1:26:31 AMWharf Rat"a technical feat that would have astounded the ancient Greeks" There are many feats which would astound those old dead farts. [graphic] Have you noticed that the Jamaican sprinters have their feet higher up on the blocks than anybody else?http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188338/7/2012 1:24:29 AMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283188298/7/2012 1:18:28 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283174878/6/2012 12:02:59 PMfreelyhoveringhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283172128/6/2012 9:50:21 AMponokeeYou potheads are watching the Olympics when your nation just pulled off a technical feat that would have astounded the ancient Greeks. nasa.gov http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283169358/6/2012 2:00:21 AMkoanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283168818/6/2012 1:00:53 AMfreelyhoveringI'm with you, Koan. I was rooting for Bolt, Ennis, Ross, Shelly Ann Pryor in the Women's 100 and Oscar P. in the 400. I want Bolt to win the 200 and set a record. My favorite of all, so far, is DiBaba in the Women's 10,000. She couldn't quite do it in the Marathon. The Women's Triathalon had a wonderful finish.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283168778/6/2012 12:58:17 AMfreelyhoveringYour right about the finish of the 10,000. I thought our Galen Rupp was marvelous and that the two of them had the same coach, etc.... Rupp has a really great future--if he can keep his asthma under control.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283168668/6/2012 12:51:14 AMkoanIt is to be expected, and I respect your rights and decision to be illogical. I do it too when I eat too many hamburgers. Ironically it is the glue that holds us together and the instinct that may doom us. Unless we anti culturalist's gain in numbers. That will need to be the next big movement. But for now we anti ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283163268/5/2012 4:17:37 PMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283162838/5/2012 3:41:05 PMkoanI really liked Ennis and the Chinese beach volley ball women. All have seemingly great character. I am going with the athlete and not the country.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283160888/5/2012 1:44:33 PMkoanShe looked exactly the same. Stayed home today and watched track all day. I like that Usain Bolt guy. I am rooting for him. I am such a traitor.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283155108/5/2012 2:14:51 AMWharf Rathttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283154928/5/2012 1:42:49 AMStanhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283149408/4/2012 4:54:23 PM