olympics

July 27, 2012 by THE COAL SPEAKER

The Games begin. In drenching rains. Not that I can see it live. Thanks NBC and other media.

July 27, 2012 by THE COAL SPEAKER

AND THEY BEGIN! 2012 LONDON. Opening ceremony now. Later in the USA time zones You read that right. While the Olympics opening ceremonies are occurring as I type (4pm on the East Coast of North America) the United States won’t be privy to the might and majesty of the occasion until PRIME TIME. NBC did issue some type of … Read more

Olympics, 2012 style

July 26, 2012 by THE COAL SPEAKER

It’s tough to put on a show in the modern age. Sure, the Olympians are trained and ready and they even have thousands of condoms at their disposal, but it takes a flag mishap to cause a major diplomatic fiasco before the games even begin (officially) So here is how things went down. As a … Read moreOlympics, 2012 style

Some want the games to begin. Others are just ready for them to end.

July 23, 2012 by THE COAL SPEAKER

The Olympic planning committee must be a paranoid lot. I’d join were I to know how to. They are worried about volcanoes and earthquakes during the games.. flooding and other mass casualty events. But it seems most pressing this year is something that may be realistic: An international event that could send the games spiraling into a political realm.. … Read moreSome want the games to begin. Others are just ready for them to end.

All that anger about Team USA’s Olympics clothing

July 14, 2012 by THE COAL SPEAKER

First of all, I can say this: I don’t like that China made Team USA’s Olympic clothing anymore than the next person. I type this, of course, on a computer make in India.. and read about the story on an iPhone made in China. Oh and of course Congress was outraged too. I am sure … Read moreAll that anger about Team USA’s Olympics clothing