This is unreal. The IOC says that the Human Rights situation in China will improve because they gave the Olympics to China this year. Unbelievable the arrogance of the IOC. They are as bad as the UN.
Entries from February 2008 ↓
IOC Stupidity
February 27th, 2008 — Olympics
Torch, No Torch
February 27th, 2008 — Olympics
convicted drug cheat linford christie is invited
then uninvited to run Olympic torch in London
Linford Christie who was banned by the British Olympics Association was invited by radical London Mayor Ken Livingstone to carry the Olympic Torch. This set off a firestorm of protest and outrage. The Mayor is no stranger to either.
Longhorns to open renovated Disch-Falk Field
February 22nd, 2008 — Baseball - College
It’s new, it’s bigger, and it’s the home of the Longhorns. Originally opening in 1975. After 30 years it was time for some upgrades. They are done — well mostly, crews worked into the night — and ready for Opening day. Texas will host Virginia Commonwealth in the Home Opener for Texas.
Who’s the boss
February 22nd, 2008 — Basketball - College
Kelvin Sampson — on way out at IU?
Will he stay or will he go? Most people are saying that he is out. The team is throwing a monkey wrench in the works by making unreasonable demands.
Santa Anita Throws in the Towel
February 22nd, 2008 — Horse Racing
shields designed for riders at Santa Anita
Santa Anita, gives up on track. They have decided to rip up the wonder track they installed, and put in another wonder track this summer. The tracks have become so controversial that the CHRB called an emergency meeting to discuss it.
China Says Food is Safe
February 21st, 2008 — Olympics
China is responding to claims that their food is not safe to be eaten by Olympians. Why? US is taking it’s own food.
From farm to table, authorities in Beijing say they are able to track the progress of farm animals and crops aimed for human consumption.
Oh well, there you have it. A giant inefficient bureaucracy is able to track the food. Well big whoop. I would like to see the tracking report of the 14 inch chicken breast.
Anyone remember the lead in toys from China? Does not inspire much confidence.
Can China Cope? They couldn’t handle a snow storm. It is already getting ugly over the Olympics.
NYC to shutter OTB
February 21st, 2008 — Horse Racing
NJ betting parlor opens on day that NYC votes to get rid of OTB
Board Unanimously votes to shut down NYC OTB. The NYC OTB has a handle of close to a Billion dollars. It routinely nets $125 million but runs a deficit of approximately $12 Million dollars due to greedy Bureaucrats in the State house.
NJ however is going in the opposite direction by opening betting shops (NYT - reg req’d).
Austin High Golfers Die in Car Crash
February 20th, 2008 — Golf
Normally I try to write about the happy side of life, sports. However this entry is different. If you don’t want to be down or depressed skip this entry. You have been warned.
UPDATE: I have added some links to the bottom of this post
I have also pushed this to the top of the queue.
UPDATE: State to fix Hwy 71, finally
Teen Wreck Victims, Pals, Athletes
from left: Kathryn Powers, Audrey Ducote, Lauren Hoffman played
golf for Austin High School (TX)
Has Formula 1 Wised Up?
February 18th, 2008 — Auto Racing, Soccer
F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone plays down the “Hamilton abuse”
And he said an anti-racism campaign launched by governing body the FIA was “not necessary”.
“All it does is give attention to people who want attention,” he said.
Thank you. Exactly what I said here: F1 to launch anti-racism campaign.
You can listen to Ecclestone’s Interview here.
Ecclestone is now being attacked by the fascists who started the “anti-racism” campaign.
Year of the Rat
February 16th, 2008 — Olympics
The whole year is named after them on the Chinese Calendar. Too bad they don’t get any respect.
Rats target of cleanup in Beijing. Guess it’s the year of the rat in more ways than one.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China may have just ushered in the Year of the Rat, but the pesky rodents aren’t welcome in its capital. Rats are the latest target of Beijing’s efforts to present a sparkling city for the Olympics in August, with the government announcing a campaign to rid all venues of rodents.
Anyone else see the hypocrisy here?
Tags: olympics, china, beijing, rat, year of rat
