Beijing Olympics 2008 - Page 4

MrBug708 · 08-10-2008, 01:33 AM

445 to watch my two favorite teams...

Probably not

Honolulu_Blue · 08-10-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Just watched my DVR taping of the Opening Ceremonies (was out last night), and

That was absolutely amazing. That is the greatest spectacle I have ever seen in my life. It was just magnificent in all aspects, from the drums to the moving blocks to the calligraphy print to the modern day colors to the taek-won-do. WOW!

I agree. I was stunned. Every time I see a clip from it again, I still can't believe what I am seeing.

Neon_Chaos · 08-10-2008, 09:27 AM

USA vs. China Men's basketball right now.

China started off fast, but are running out of gas now...

3:40 left in the 1st, 16-11 USA.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 09:39 AM

But they have equestrian events on USA. Which to watch?!?

SI

MrDNA · 08-10-2008, 09:40 AM

This is much closer than I would've thought. China is playing tough.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 09:46 AM

Apparently archery is next on USA. The equestian stuff continues tomorrow on Oxygen so that's a guarantee I won't watch the second half.

SI

Jas_lov · 08-10-2008, 09:53 AM

China stayed in it with 3 pointers for a quater and a half, but the U.S. is pulling away now.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 10:04 AM

You do not want to run into the South Korean women's archery team in a dark alley if they have their bows and arrows

SI

terpkristin · 08-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Water polo on MSNBC. I wish I knew how to play/that there was a league around here, it looks like a lot of fun.

/tk

Jas_lov · 08-10-2008, 10:08 AM

I was just going to say, the Korean women win the gold in team archery again! What an exhilarating match!

MJ4H · 08-10-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

You do not want to run into the South Korean women's archery team in a dark alley if they have their bows and arrows

SI

especially if they are at the other end of the alley

Neon_Chaos · 08-10-2008, 10:30 AM

The US is just out-muscling China. The Chinese team is out of gas.

Oh, and Yao Ming might have just reinjured his ankle.

68-48 USA. 2:15 left in the 3rd.

duckman · 08-10-2008, 10:36 AM

US outscored the Chinese 25-11 in the 3rd.

duckman · 08-10-2008, 10:44 AM

The ass raping is commencing. 84-50 with 6:52 remaining.

Big Fo · 08-10-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

445 to watch my two favorite teams...

Probably not

It was a good game, I was glad I at least woke up early enough to catch the second half.

I thought the US was through to the quarterfinals until that last minute equalizer. Hopefully we can get a draw against Nigeria with Adu and Bradley out.

Neon_Chaos · 08-10-2008, 10:55 AM

101-70. USA.

Lol. The spread for China over here in the Philippines was +33. HAH!

Buccaneer · 08-10-2008, 11:38 AM

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While the Americans struggled shooting jump shots, they soared for array of reverse slams and tomahawk jams

That is so cool.

Big Fo · 08-10-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

That is so cool.

You figure if an open jumper can be made 50-60% of the time, and a dunk is >90% then yeah, that is pretty cool. They won by 31 anyway...

MIJB#19 · 08-10-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

It was a good game, I was glad I at least woke up early enough to catch the second half.

I thought the US was through to the quarterfinals until that last minute equalizer. Hopefully we can get a draw against Nigeria with Adu and Bradley out.

Freaky enough, I started watching when it was 1-0 for Oranje u23, right before the quick back to back goals. By no means do I think we're a clearcut medals candidate, but not surviving the group stage would be a clear failure with the players on that team. I had no idea that, of all people, Gerald Sibon would ever do something that would make me yell: "Yes!". Until today that is.

And please do draw vs Nigeria, that would be really good for our chances to stay in the tournament.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 02:17 PM

This question comes from my wife, in a matter-of-fact sort of way: "How is this fair? The women's beach volleyball team is prancing around in their underwear but guys are just wearing tank tops and shorts."

I suppose there's something to it such that if there were a significant competitive advantage, guys would be running around with no shirt and speedos. Or if there isn't, girls could easily wear a shirt or even sports bra and shorts. But, nope. Is there some logical reason as to this setup (or just the usual about how I'm glad I'm from the gender which values comfort over look)?

SI

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

This question comes from my wife, in a matter-of-fact sort of way: "How is this fair? The women's beach volleyball team is prancing around in their underwear but guys are just wearing tank tops and shorts."

I suppose there's something to it such that if there were a significant competitive advantage, guys would be running around with no shirt and speedos. Or if there isn't, girls could easily wear a shirt or even sports bra and shorts. But, nope. Is there some logical reason as to this setup (or just the usual about how I'm glad I'm from the gender which values comfort over look)?

SI

very good question - i've often wondered the same. It's not like the indoor girls teams wear bikinis either - so you can't argue it's something involving freedom of motion or whatever

ISiddiqui · 08-10-2008, 02:25 PM

I think its just cultural. After all, look at people on the beach.

gstelmack · 08-10-2008, 02:44 PM

You'll probably find it's a fair factor in having built popularity for the sport...

gstelmack · 08-10-2008, 02:46 PM

I apologize to all American soccer fans for having to head downstairs to breakfast. I took my shower, then turned on the soccer game while I got dressed. They immediately scored the first goal, and I was watching for the second. I then had to turn off and head downstairs for breakfast, and it went downhill from there. I'll try and watch all of the next game...

terpkristin · 08-10-2008, 02:56 PM

Watching swimming right now on NBC, one of my all-time favorite Olympic sports to watch. It always intrigues me to see the breathing patterns of Olympic athletes. Just watching the 200m free, most of the swimmers seem to breathe on every other stroke. Makes sense, for what I guess is still a "sprint" distance. It seems that the longer-distance swimmers breathe instead every 3-5 strokes.

/tk

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 03:05 PM

swimming + skiing are my two favorite olympic events to watch, in all of their different forms (okay maybe not synchronized swimming)

tarcone · 08-10-2008, 03:14 PM

I have really made China into the arch enemy this Olympics. So I really watch the USA/China matchups.

Directv has a cool toy. Hit the red button on your remote and you get medal counts or trivia or the Olympic guide. Pretty cool little toy.

Big Fo · 08-10-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

I have really made China into the arch enemy this Olympics. So I really watch the USA/China matchups.

The water polo game between those two was fun to watch, that's a pretty cool sport I'd never seen much of.

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 03:25 PM

not to be a women's gymnastics geek, but I was dissapointed that Memmel sprained her ankle and can only compete on uneven bars - I thought she was a great "ace in the hole" really strong #3 all-around gymnast for the USA in our quest to top the chinese. bummer

kingnebwsu · 08-10-2008, 04:13 PM

Random thoughts on the Men's basketball game:

Michael Redd will be a key player in at least one game before the Olympics is over. He was the only player who could hit an outside shot today.

3-point shooting needs to improve if the U.S. wants to medal.

Great & intense defense for the U.S. Watching the pressure and steals and especially some of the blocks was truly impressive.

LeBron James is the best player on the court.

The Chinese fanbase was cheering like crazy even when down by 20 or more. They hit a shot to cut the lead to 20 early in the 2nd half and the crowd cheered like they just hit the game-winning shot.

Entertaining game to watch. First sporting event I've given a crap about in months, so it was good to be cheering for a team. Can't wait for the rest of the games.

Would it be corny if I chanted "U-S-A!"?

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 04:18 PM

wow - katie hoff just broke Janet Evans' 20-year old Olympic Record in the 400m Freestyle

terpkristin · 08-10-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

wow - katie hoff just broke Janet Evans' 20-year old Olympic Record in the 400m Freestyle

And then that new O.R. was broken in the next heat, by the Italian swimmer.

/tk

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 04:30 PM

yes yes

heyyyy!!! it's the black american swimmer!!! WOOHOO!!! (just kinda cool imo)

terpkristin · 08-10-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

yes yes

heyyyy!!! it's the black american swimmer!!! WOOHOO!!! (just kinda cool imo)

Colin Jones just swam a great leg in the 4x100m free.

Nothing like watching Olympic swimmers to really drive home how slowly you swim.

/tk

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 04:33 PM

yeah - they're crazy-fast!

jones was 47.6! Grevers (however you spell it) was 47.7 -- I'd love to see Jones get the last spot on the A-team.

haha!! the USA B-team just broke the WR.

terpkristin · 08-10-2008, 04:34 PM

New WR set by the Americans in the 4x100m free relay prelims--i.e. no Phelps yet.

Crazy.

/tk

Jas_lov · 08-10-2008, 04:38 PM

World record! Should be some more great swimming action tonight. It's by far my favorite olympic event.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 04:38 PM

That's just crazy- the second string just set a world record.

SI

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 06:12 PM

This synchronized diving is darn impressive.

SI

Buccaneer · 08-10-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

This synchronized diving is darn impressive.

SI

Final round of PGA Championship >>>> Synchronized diving

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 06:17 PM

synchronized diving? an olympic event? really?

what's next - competitive eating? give me a fucking break - wasn't plain-old diving good enough? why do we have to synchronize it? how about synchronized gymnastics? why not right?

Jas_lov · 08-10-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Final round of PGA Championship >>>> Synchronized diving

I agree. What a finish by Harrington. He made the putts down the stretch and Sergio didn't. But now it's over and diving is still on? When do the real events start?

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 06:29 PM

I dunno. This isn't synchronized swimming where we have people making shapes in the water. This is taking diving and making 2 people do it the same way at the same time.

SI

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 06:33 PM

synchronized swimming IS bullshit. Fuck that. Might as well have synchronized-cocksucking (i really just wanted to say cocksucking). I guess I can see the point with diving, it just seems like a real "fad" - like really...do we have to synchronize everything?

Groundhog · 08-10-2008, 06:36 PM

Pathetic effort by the Aussie basketball team last night. After all that promising preparation, we get blown out of the water against Croatia, and looked terrible doing it. Bogut was awful.

Only thing worse was the TV coverage. Game started at 10pm, but "coverage" didn't start until 11:30, when they then showed 8 minutes of the 3rd Q, before revealing the final score and cutting to the next event.

sterlingice · 08-10-2008, 07:12 PM

Ok, the Chinese all look like they're about 12. Then again, they pretty much explained that at the top of the show- basically, they're using Cuban-style age records.

SI

DaddyTorgo · 08-10-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Ok, the Chinese all look like they're about 12. Then again, they pretty much explained that at the top of the show- basically, they're using Cuban-style age records.

SI

that's the benefits of being so closed-off to the rest of the world - they can get away with that. Frankly i think it's bullshit.

That first girl who was on the uneven bars couldn't have been more than 13

Jas_lov · 08-10-2008, 07:30 PM

This girl who fell looks about 10-12. Do the other countries get away with this?

larrymcg421 · 08-10-2008, 07:44 PM

Terrible start for the US women.

BishopMVP · 08-10-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

This girl who fell looks about 10-12. Do the other countries get away with this?

As if "womens" gymnastics wasn't a pedophiles dream already. Add in the comments by the announcer how he "was surfing the net about a year and a half ago and came across a video of this girl doing a routine and said what is this" and should we send Chris Hansen to the studio now or save costs by having him wait at NBC Studios in NY?

Then there was the vault attempt, where the fact the Chinese girl is 14 at most wasn't even the most objectionale part. The girl landed on her head and she only got a .1 deduction for it! She still scored a 14.something

It's hard for me to take it seriously when the scoring system is so complicated the announcers don't even attempt to explain it, but shouldn't she get a 2 for the execution on that or something? She landed on her head!

Yeesh, those are some ugly uniforms for the Americans.

08-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#153
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	USA vs. China Men's basketball right now. China started off fast, but are running out of gas now... 3:40 left in the 1st, 16-11 USA. __________________ Come and see.

08-10-2008, 09:39 AM	#154
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	But they have equestrian events on USA. Which to watch?!? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#155
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08-10-2008, 09:46 AM	#156
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Apparently archery is next on USA. The equestian stuff continues tomorrow on Oxygen so that's a guarantee I won't watch the second half. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 10:04 AM	#158
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	You do not want to run into the South Korean women's archery team in a dark alley if they have their bows and arrows SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 01:33 AM	#151
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	445 to watch my two favorite teams... Probably not

08-10-2008, 09:53 AM	#157
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	China stayed in it with 3 pointers for a quater and a half, but the U.S. is pulling away now.

08-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#159
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Water polo on MSNBC. I wish I knew how to play/that there was a league around here, it looks like a lot of fun. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-10-2008, 10:08 AM	#160
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I was just going to say, the Korean women win the gold in team archery again! What an exhilarating match!

08-10-2008, 10:30 AM	#162
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	The US is just out-muscling China. The Chinese team is out of gas. Oh, and Yao Ming might have just reinjured his ankle. 68-48 USA. 2:15 left in the 3rd. __________________ Come and see.

08-10-2008, 10:55 AM	#166
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	101-70. USA. Lol. The spread for China over here in the Philippines was +33. HAH! __________________ Come and see.

08-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#170
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This question comes from my wife, in a matter-of-fact sort of way: "How is this fair? The women's beach volleyball team is prancing around in their underwear but guys are just wearing tank tops and shorts." I suppose there's something to it such that if there were a significant competitive advantage, guys would be running around with no shirt and speedos. Or if there isn't, girls could easily wear a shirt or even sports bra and shorts. But, nope. Is there some logical reason as to this setup (or just the usual about how I'm glad I'm from the gender which values comfort over look)? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 02:25 PM	#172
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I think its just cultural. After all, look at people on the beach. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

08-10-2008, 02:44 PM	#173
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08-10-2008, 02:46 PM	#174
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I apologize to all American soccer fans for having to head downstairs to breakfast. I took my shower, then turned on the soccer game while I got dressed. They immediately scored the first goal, and I was watching for the second. I then had to turn off and head downstairs for breakfast, and it went downhill from there. I'll try and watch all of the next game... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities Last edited by gstelmack : 08-10-2008 at 02:47 PM.

08-10-2008, 02:56 PM	#175
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Watching swimming right now on NBC, one of my all-time favorite Olympic sports to watch. It always intrigues me to see the breathing patterns of Olympic athletes. Just watching the 200m free, most of the swimmers seem to breathe on every other stroke. Makes sense, for what I guess is still a "sprint" distance. It seems that the longer-distance swimmers breathe instead every 3-5 strokes. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-10-2008, 03:05 PM	#176
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	swimming + skiing are my two favorite olympic events to watch, in all of their different forms (okay maybe not synchronized swimming) __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

08-10-2008, 03:14 PM	#177
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I have really made China into the arch enemy this Olympics. So I really watch the USA/China matchups. Directv has a cool toy. Hit the red button on your remote and you get medal counts or trivia or the Olympic guide. Pretty cool little toy.

08-10-2008, 03:25 PM	#179
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	not to be a women's gymnastics geek, but I was dissapointed that Memmel sprained her ankle and can only compete on uneven bars - I thought she was a great "ace in the hole" really strong #3 all-around gymnast for the USA in our quest to top the chinese. bummer __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

08-10-2008, 04:13 PM	#180
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Random thoughts on the Men's basketball game: Michael Redd will be a key player in at least one game before the Olympics is over. He was the only player who could hit an outside shot today. 3-point shooting needs to improve if the U.S. wants to medal. Great & intense defense for the U.S. Watching the pressure and steals and especially some of the blocks was truly impressive. LeBron James is the best player on the court. The Chinese fanbase was cheering like crazy even when down by 20 or more. They hit a shot to cut the lead to 20 early in the 2nd half and the crowd cheered like they just hit the game-winning shot. Entertaining game to watch. First sporting event I've given a crap about in months, so it was good to be cheering for a team. Can't wait for the rest of the games. Would it be corny if I chanted "U-S-A!"?

08-10-2008, 04:18 PM	#181
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	wow - katie hoff just broke Janet Evans' 20-year old Olympic Record in the 400m Freestyle __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9 Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 08-10-2008 at 04:20 PM.

08-10-2008, 04:30 PM	#183
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yes yes heyyyy!!! it's the black american swimmer!!! WOOHOO!!! (just kinda cool imo)

08-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#185
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yeah - they're crazy-fast! jones was 47.6! Grevers (however you spell it) was 47.7 -- I'd love to see Jones get the last spot on the A-team. haha!! the USA B-team just broke the WR. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 08-10-2008 at 04:34 PM.

08-10-2008, 04:34 PM	#186
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	New WR set by the Americans in the 4x100m free relay prelims--i.e. no Phelps yet. Crazy. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-10-2008, 04:38 PM	#187
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	World record! Should be some more great swimming action tonight. It's by far my favorite olympic event.

08-10-2008, 04:38 PM	#188
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	That's just crazy- the second string just set a world record. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 06:12 PM	#189
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This synchronized diving is darn impressive. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 08-10-2008 at 06:12 PM.

08-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#191
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	synchronized diving? an olympic event? really? what's next - competitive eating? give me a fucking break - wasn't plain-old diving good enough? why do we have to synchronize it? how about synchronized gymnastics? why not right? __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

08-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#193
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I dunno. This isn't synchronized swimming where we have people making shapes in the water. This is taking diving and making 2 people do it the same way at the same time. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 06:33 PM	#194
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	synchronized swimming IS bullshit. Fuck that. Might as well have synchronized-cocksucking (i really just wanted to say cocksucking). I guess I can see the point with diving, it just seems like a real "fad" - like really...do we have to synchronize everything?

08-10-2008, 06:36 PM	#195
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Pathetic effort by the Aussie basketball team last night. After all that promising preparation, we get blown out of the water against Croatia, and looked terrible doing it. Bogut was awful. Only thing worse was the TV coverage. Game started at 10pm, but "coverage" didn't start until 11:30, when they then showed 8 minutes of the 3rd Q, before revealing the final score and cutting to the next event. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

08-10-2008, 07:12 PM	#196
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ok, the Chinese all look like they're about 12. Then again, they pretty much explained that at the top of the show- basically, they're using Cuban-style age records. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-10-2008, 07:30 PM	#198
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	This girl who fell looks about 10-12. Do the other countries get away with this?

08-10-2008, 07:44 PM	#199
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Terrible start for the US women. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

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