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Fuck YEAH! Could that fucktard "from" OZ have had a more sour face?

They chose to bid A LOT more money than CBC for the rights. (Same with the Hockey Night in Canada theme song). CBC is taking care of broadcasting the World Cup this summer from South Africa instead

Wanna hear more k.d. lang and Canadian songs? I suggest this ablum: http://rs682.rapidshare.com/files/299492491/KDLHOT49P2004.rar 01. After The Gold Rush - (Neil Young) 02. Simple - (David Piltch) 03. Helpless - (Neil Young) 04. A Case Of You - (Joni Mitchell) 05. The Valley - (Jane Siberry) 06. Hallelujah - (Leonard Cohen) 07. The Day I Walk - (Bruce ~censored~) 08. Fallen - (Ron Sexsmith) 09. Jericho - (Joni Mitchell) 10. Bird On A Wire - (Leonard Cohen) 11. Love Is Everything - (Jane Siberry)

I've listened to k.d. lang's performance three times now. Absolutely spine-tingling each time. Do yourself a favour and crank this one up on a good stereo system. Mesmerizing. I love that it was the performance that officially opened the Olympics. The doves flying free during her performance (video doves, not real ones ). Also what she represents as that ability to be who she is in every way being a Canadian. "Hallelujah" Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed proof You saw her bathing on the roof Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you She tied you To a kitchen chair She broke your throne, and she cut your hair And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah Baby I have been here before I know this room, I've walked this floor I used to live alone before I knew you. I've seen your flag on the marble arch Love is not a victory march It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah There was a time you let me know What's really going on below But now you never show it to me, do you? And remember when I moved in you The holy dove was moving too And every breath we drew was Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah You say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name But if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light In every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though It all went wrong I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah

Based on what has been released so far, the track met all standards provided by all governing bodies. Interesting to note it has been open for two years and over 5000 runs have been made on it. Kumaritashvili had already had 26 runs on the track. In 50 years of the sport it's the 2nd fatality? Not trying to defend or make light of this tragedy in any way, but it seems as if this truly is a horrific accident. http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/newsid=40313.html?cid=rsstsn

k.d. lang was phenomenal. What a voice! she was at the closing ceremonies in '88 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2VsivZ-9LY

I'm really not getting into the Olympic spirit watching this That version of Oh Canada was dreadful (does Harper not know the words?) as was whatever the fuck that song was with Bryan Adams and Nelly Frutatas Bring on the competitions !! OK, those Orca whales were pretty trippy

More on the crash (vid/pics/etc) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/12/nodar-kumaritashvili-cras_n_460474.html Really, the sport has crashes. However, those crashes allow the competitor to stay "in" the track. Anyone leaving that track at those speeds is dead Human canonballs ... and they are aware of it.

Totally worthy of lighting the Olympic Bong with the Olympic Flame

Truly horrible crash. It does look like (and hopefully it was) instantaneous. Pushing the envelope and ever striving for faster, stronger, higher, etc will always come with increased risk. It does look, however, like some form of barrier could have reduced that risk in this situation Reminded me briefly of speed skiing (was that what it was called?) I believe it was a demo sport in Albertville. It was all about reaching top speeds going straight down a hill with no turns. Kind of like drag racing. They opted out of including it because of the sheer danger factor. Gotta look that up. Let's hope we don't see any more accidents like this ...

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Some incredible shots from Afghanistan. Interesting stories from the photographers under each shot:

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Cool story. Bill seems like a really nice guy. Say what you will about SCI, but for me, I always had great times at their shows ... consistently. I'd love to see them again soon.

Yeah. Isn't that cool. I was watching it earlier today. Crazy. There are a total of 5 videos too.

Bummed that i missed this. Cash, time, and other contributing factors didn't allow for it. Glad to hear that next year is a go for Island Exodus #2. My buddy went and said it was absolutely worth every cent. Here are some sweet photostreams: Here is a brief log of the 4 days with some pics: http://www.livemusicblog.com/2010/01/16/govt-mule-island-exodus-day-1/ http://www.livemusicblog.com/2010/01/17/govt-mule-island-exodus-day-2/ http://www.livemusicblog.com/2010/01/18/govt-mule-island-exodus-day-3/ http://www.livemusicblog.com/2010/01/19/govt-mule-island-exodus-day-4/ The shows: http://tinyurl.com/yar2ruo http://tinyurl.com/y8zccdp http://tinyurl.com/yavkfgs http://tinyurl.com/y8rz39n

I'd be there too ... especially if it didn't cost anything That's the rub. How many activities/events going on will be open to the public without the need to spendspendspend to get in?? My sister is heading out next week for a few days and she mentioned that all the medal ceremonies at night, and the music events are pay to get in. I think $50 or something? The most fun would be infiltrating and partying with all the athletes i think.

I understand where you're coming from. However, the whole amateur aspect of the games eroded many years ago. Gretzky is of course known as an NHLer, but who else in Canada represents sport more and is as recognized globally as Wayne Gretzky??? Who else could they utilize that is as widely known and representative of the competitive spirit, drive, Canada, etc.? If one goes for historical figures in olympic sport then I'd say get Barbara Anne Scott to do the duties. I think her run through Parliament was fantastic. In Calgary they had a 'random' kid do it. Represented the future of sport. Kinda forgettable. But hey, in the long run, just get the games started and lets see some competition

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Really? How so? When I first heard about the holographic Fox I shuddered. But now, I think that it could be tastefully done and really special. I guess it wouldn't be very "Olympic" but they could even drive it partway in Terry's van that was recently refurbished