[RiceIntegraRS]

is there a beer garden at LiveCity Yaletown? and if so how much is it?

[sonick]

is there a beer garden at LiveCity Yaletown? and if so how much is it?

No, LiveCity Yaletown is alcohol-prohibited.

[Meowjin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4378994616_4ddfd5d6da_b.jpg

[winson604]

was watching usa vs canada mens curling during my lunch with a bunch of coworkers.. shits preety intense!

im so down to give curling a try if anyone knows anyone where i can start off :D

Where they are curling now mang by QE Park. I went years ago to try some curling and it was pretty rad actually. Fun times indeed.

[Meowjin]

I curled in highschool and it actually is alot of fun.

[falcon]

^^ same

[mr sinister]

don't know if someone posted yet, but tsn just confirmed lu is playing germany

[+Kardboard+]

wonder what will happen if they did this on the skating pairs or whatever

http://wimp.com/breakdancingskater/
hahahahhahah!!!! :bowrofl:

[fliptuner]

I don't know if this was mentioned as I was DT yesterday and recouping today but did anyone catch Theo Fleury at his free book signing yesterday afternoon? He was at the Chapters on Robson/Howe. You could just walk in and take pics or buy the book, get it signed and take pics w/ him. There was only a 5 minute lineup.

[skyxx]

FML!!!! Tonight is technically the only nice night of the week that isn't raining so I thought I'd head to downtown for some night time footage. So I got ready and showered/dressed up to only realize that I forgot to charge all my video camera batteries. LOL Such a fail on my part.

[MG1]

OK, if we don't win gold in skating tonight, there's going to be huge riots. That was a flawless performance by our skaters Virtue and Moir.

Amazing moves, too.

[Eatman]

OK, if we don't win gold in skating tonight, there's going to be huge riots. That was a flawless performance by our skaters Virtue and Moir.

Amazing moves, too.


agreed, only the russians are left.. lets see what happens

[Vansterdam]

i hope we get gold!1

[d1]

Yeah they did awesome. Plus, Virtue looks like an angel so that should be an auto win.

[murd0c]

damm these female ice skaters a so god damm fricken hot

[Lomac]

Did the skating world just now discover the Requiem for a Dream soundtrack? I swear, every third dance involves some rendition of one of the movie's songs...

Oh, Virtue-Moir FTW!!!!

[seakrait]

i'm nervous. but if costume design counts for points, the russians are totally out. wtf is she wearing? she has a mouth for a nipple on the left boob.

[seakrait]

GOLD!!!!!!! VIRTUE & MOIR!

[LUUUUUUUU]

BELIEVE IT!

[Lomac]

WOOOOOOT!!!

[Vansterdam]

ANOTHER GOLD BITCHES

[murd0c]

w00t GO CANADA GO

[Blinky]

Wow - congrats Moir and Virtue!

The craziest thing? They're 22 and 20 years old, respectively.

[MaximalLazy]

Flawless performance by Canada!!!

[seakrait]

^^^ AND virtue is hawt.

[pure.life]

WOOHOO! awesome~
GO CANADA

[murd0c]

^^^ AND virtue is hawt.

just smoking hot. Most of the females are.

[murd0c]

that american chicks eyes are way to far apart, With a nose way to big.

[hal0g0dv2]

whooooooooo

[EX-R]

GOLD!!!!

[Roach]

I can't believe I just watched ice-dancing for two hours.

Congrats Moir & Virtue. Dominating performance.

Kev

[GFunk]

You could see the pride and joy as they sang along with the anthem while the flags were raised

[carisear]

scott moir: coolest male skater since elvis stojko? i think so!

to think, i thought ice dance should be taken out of the olympics as a sport!

[raygunpk]

tessa virtue is a super hot name

[Lomac]

I can't believe I just watched ice-dancing for two hours.

:lol

I feel the same way...

[sonick]

Can they get Virtue and Moir to replace Pronger and Perry?

[Lomac]

I'm still absolutely amazed by this:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs388.snc3/23689_322235762540_573347540_4017655_6594297_n.jpg

[seakrait]

that american chicks eyes are way to far apart, With a nose way to big.

she looked like that major kira from deep space nine! [/trekker]

[Bonjour43MA]

Tessa Virtue is now Canada's "it" girl... she's gonna be on every magazine cover you can find and I bet the number of online fan clubs have just tripled as well.

She is FINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

[RacePace]

Virtue and Moir are the "I Believe" moment, skating together since 9 years old and growing up to be Olympic champions together. What a story.

[Blinky]

that american chicks eyes are way to far apart, With a nose way to big.

Separated at birth?

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:te9emPnYDKgfBM:http://www.ctvolympics.ca/imgml/athletes/large/03491.jpg

http://www.photoshopstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/avatar_movie_34full.jpg

[falcon]

I can't believe I just watched ice-dancing for two hours.

Congrats Moir & Virtue. Dominating performance.

Kev

haha... I feel the same way.

But after stumbling across their performance yesterday (which was insane if you haven't seen it) I had to see if they would win.

4 minutes of skating around like that must get tiring.

[MG1]

Yeah they did awesome. Plus, Virtue looks like an angel so that should be an auto win.

And, an angel she will be treated. None of this I'd hit it. She is pure and innocent. Not like Slutvana or whatever her name is.

[MG1]

I'm still absolutely amazed by this:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs388.snc3/23689_322235762540_573347540_4017655_6594297_n.jpg

She's a big girl. No skinny Asian here. She can lift and break your back.

Nice thighs...........

[MG1]

that american chicks eyes are way to far apart, With a nose way to big.

One of the signs of fetal alcohol syndrome, I think. LOL It's like that goof on the cell phone commercials. His eyes are like so far apart. Makes him look a little retarded.

Speaking of cell phone commercials, I like the chick on the Wireless Wave commercial. The one who skips stones, except it's her old phone. Now she gets my crank going.

[raygunpk]

One of the signs of fetal alcohol syndrome, I think. LOL It's like that goof on the cell phone commercials. His eyes are like so far apart. Makes him look a little retarded.

Speaking of cell phone commercials, I like the chick on the Wireless Wave commercial. The one who skips stones, except it's her old phone. Now she gets my crank going.

HAHA that goof always reminds me of rick nash

[murd0c]

Separated at birth?

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:te9emPnYDKgfBM:http://www.ctvolympics.ca/imgml/athletes/large/03491.jpg

http://www.photoshopstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/avatar_movie_34full.jpg

That can only be noticed by someone with a board name Blinky :haha::haha::haha::haha::haha::haha:

[Spectre_Cdn]

Separated at birth?

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:te9emPnYDKgfBM:http://www.ctvolympics.ca/imgml/athletes/large/03491.jpg

http://www.photoshopstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/avatar_movie_34full.jpg

No man, that's her avatar on Pandora!! :haha::haha:

[+Kardboard+]

Tessa Virtue is now Canada's "it" girl... she's gonna be on every magazine cover you can find and I bet the number of online fan clubs have just tripled as well.

She is FINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Apparently Scott is dating some other gal. ARE YOU BLIND YOU MOTHERPUCKIN' IDIOT?

Ah well. I have a chance now? :p

In all seriousness, that was beautiful. Those two deserved it so very, very much!

[nack]

Apparently Scott is dating some other gal. ARE YOU BLIND YOU MOTHERPUCKIN' IDIOT?

Ah well. I have a chance now? :p

In all seriousness, that was beautiful. Those two deserved it so very, very much!

pics of his girlfriend NAO

[Bonjour43MA]

pics of his girlfriend NAO

apparently he's dating Jessica Dube, another fellow Canadian figure skater:

http://web.icenetwork.com/images/2008/08/22/lKmEKtLi.jpg

and Tessa Virtue is dating Fedor Andreev, yet another fellow Canadian figure skater:

http://trueslant.com/jenniferkirk/files/2009/09/fedor1.jpg

just rumors, of course.

[ASG111]

^ Apparently Virtue and Moir were dating back when they were younger... but it didn't work out.. they seem perfect for each other though.
it's a shame... oh and this pic you posted,

http://web.icenetwork.com/images/2008/08/22/lKmEKtLi.jpg

They are partners on ice, and have a historic relationships off ice in the past too. When Scott dated that Jessica Dube girl, that guy didn't take it very well and apparently Scott and him got into a fight since Scott was also a mutual friend too. lol, oh the drama.

Virtue definitely looks innocent , on the other hand, the Jessica Dube girl looks like she's a screamer....

[Senna4ever]

Scott Moir has the most pointy schnoz I've ever seen.

[+Kardboard+]

DRAMA ON ICE.

wahahahahah :lol

[HonestTea]

Is there a site which lists whois receiving medals for the medal ceremonies at BC Place?

Do you guys know if Virtue and Moir will be receiving their medals tomorrow at the Victory Ceremony?

[winson604]

Is there a site which lists whois receiving medals for the medal ceremonies at BC Place?

Do you guys know if Virtue and Moir will be receiving their medals tomorrow at the Victory Ceremony?

No they already received their medals on site at Pacific Coliseum tonight.

In terms of a schedule for which medals and who's performing at BC Place check the following link. Tonight (Feb 22) and Feb 27th are the only nights there are no ceremonies at BC Place

http://www.bcplacestadium.com/calendar/index.html

[HonestTea]

No they already received their medals on site at Pacific Coliseum tonight.

In terms of a schedule for which medals and who's performing at BC Place check the following link. Tonight (Feb 22) and Feb 27th are the only nights there are no ceremonies at BC Place

http://www.bcplacestadium.com/calendar/index.html

Thanks and Thanks! :thumbsup:

[Ch28]

Both Dube and Virtue are hotties. I find most figure skater dancers to be pretty good in general. Just look at people like Sale and Belbin

[skyxx]

Most of them are Tiny. They have to be tiny!

[+Kardboard+]

Dubé is 4'11". O_O Tessa is 5'5".
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[RacePace]

Both Dube and Virtue are hotties. I find most figure skater dancers to be pretty good in general. Just look at people like Sale and Belbin

Jamie Sale was the best of them all IMO

[Death2Theft]

Is that virtue? Doesn't look like her.
I'm still absolutely amazed by this:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs388.snc3/23689_322235762540_573347540_4017655_6594297_n.jpg

[winson604]

Is that virtue? Doesn't look like her.

No that's John and Sindead Kerr from Great Britain

[Gumby]

No that's John and Sindead Kerr from Great Britain
A brother & sister pairing for ice dancing... How do they work on their "chemistry"?

[murd0c]

A brother & sister pairing for ice dancing... How do they work on their "chemistry"?

In the showers after the skating.
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[orange7]

lol.. I failed.

[Gumby]

is it just me or is he doing it wrong? He should be pussy licking instead of staring at the butt and doing nothing.
They're siblings. You want to lick your sister's pussy?

[hotong]

^ rofl

[sonick]

They're siblings. You want to lick your sister's pussy?

I wanna lick his sister's pussy.

[orange7]

I wanna lick his sister's pussy.

don't have any siblings. :(:(:(:(:)

but you can lick my car's exhaust. :p

[mikemhg]

Anyone gone to the Saxony House on a weekday yet? What is the line like, I'd like to check it out tonight after the game.

[Expresso]

Sven Kramer To Reporter: 'Are You Stupid?'

Dutch speedskater Sven Kramer won a gold medal on the first full day of the Vancouver Olympics. Afterwards, he wasn't too happy about a request from a reporter.

In the below clip, a reporter asks Kramer, "If you can say your name and your country and what you just won here." Kramer quickly interjects: "Are you stupid? Hell no I'm not going to do that."

YouTube- Sven Kramer interview (volledig fragment) (with subtitles) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIkgCbljJys)

lol the guy got DQ'd today.

[wuuhoo]

Gold =D

[murd0c]

Yep gold in womens ski cross fricken awesome!!!
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[skyxx]

How come no one is cheering for Canada since we JUST WON GOLDDDWTF

[Ronin]

How come no one is cheering for Canada since we JUST WON GOLDDDWTF

Was doing it on Twitter. :)

[falcon]

should have been 2 on the podium. we are so good at dissapointment.

But another gold is still cool.

I think now, instead of going for the most medals... we should try to get the most golds. That's how the "winner" of the olympics used to be judged. Only one away from tying for 1st and then just get a few more and we're golden. Pun intended.

[Ronin]

In other news, Kevin Martin and co are spanking the Chinese right now.

Plus: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/player/woly/Curling/18285359;_ylt=AqzPVhYdtIy4Gls._P8GDnItlgY6#woly/Curling/18285359

Third John Morris talking about how physically grueling curling actually is. I've done it and it is freakin' hard.

...plus you get to check out hottie Jennifer Jones...

[tacobell]

Canada spent 118 million on own the podium, US spent 58 mil, Canada has already admitted they will not win the medal count and is hoping to beat the Germans now. For me, all will be forgotten as long as we win the Gold in men's hockey

[Ronin]

Canada spent 118 million on own the podium, US spent 58 mil, Canada has already admitted they will not win the medal count and is hoping to beat the Germans now. For me, all will be forgotten as long as we win the Gold in men's hockey

Not really a fair assessment. The US has spent far more than we have on sport for years and years. In preparation for these Olympics, our spending spiked to a very high amount but that isn't enough to beat a massive amount of spending for a long period of time.

I'm hoping that these Olympics show Canada that our athletes need more support and not just in terms of money.

[Tapioca]

Canada spent 118 million on own the podium, US spent 58 mil, Canada has already admitted they will not win the medal count and is hoping to beat the Germans now. For me, all will be forgotten as long as we win the Gold in men's hockey

You can't just expect to win everything in just 4 years of investment in athletes after decades of neglect. "Own the Podium" was a poor name for the program, but funding for athletes should continue after these games.

But as others have said, we have the talent as evidenced by our numerous 4/5th place finishes. The athletes succumbed to the pressure of being at home which has more to do with media hype and poor mental preparation.

[Death2Theft]

Well thats never stopped the british royal family before.:D
A brother & sister pairing for ice dancing... How do they work on their "chemistry"?

[Senna4ever]

ROFL....I was just invited to an event at Sochi House tomorrow when the Russian President comes. Wtf...

[Ronin]

ROFL....I was just invited to an event at Sochi House tomorrow when the Russian President comes. Wtf...

That puppet? Wake me when that bad motherfucker Putin is in town.

[Senna4ever]

Well thats never stopped the british royal family before.:D

That was more the Hapsburgs, me thinks..

[Tegra_Devil]

should have been 2 on the podium. we are so good at dissapointment.

But another gold is still cool.

I think now, instead of going for the most medals... we should try to get the most golds. That's how the "winner" of the olympics used to be judged. Only one away from tying for 1st and then just get a few more and we're golden. Pun intended.


dont be dissappointed...the IOC views whoever has the most golds to have 'WON' the games....we are tied for second with only 1 gold away from the states...and we are heavy gold favourites for many of these events in the final days...

we have a really good chance at Winning the games.

and with all these 4th & 5th finishes...im sure a lot of countries will view us as favourites going into Sochi to fight for top medal count as well

[Great68]

The athletes succumbed to the pressure of being at home

I don't buy that excuse.

The best athletes are the ones who don't succumb to the pressure, and find a way to win. If anything they should feed off the energy of competing at home.

[Ronin]

I don't buy that excuse.

The best athletes are the ones who don't succumb to the pressure, and find a way to win. If anything they should feed off the energy of competing at home.

Truth. I'm aware I'm not a world class athlete but I'm almost sure that hearing the roar of the crowd in my own home as I represent my country...that would power me up like a fucking Super-Saiyan.

[Soundy]

You can't just expect to win everything in just 4 years of investment in athletes after decades of neglect. "Own the Podium" was a poor name for the program, but funding for athletes should continue after these games.

My biggest fear after all this, is some clueless politician (hmm, is that redundant?) will decide all that expenditure didn't pay off and cut the program by July. Not that it needs to be $100M+ every year, but it surely needs to continue at a respectable level.

I'd rather be known as the country that supported its athletes to the tune of $100M only to have most of them finish 4th/5th, than the country whose athletes can't train properly because most of them need to hold down full-time jobs just to survive day to day.

[Soundy]

KEVIN MARTIN, WHAT SORT OF ALIEN LIFE FORM ARE YOU!?!

[Ronin]

Scoring four to seal the deal. He's amazing.

I just said this on Twitter but I love it when Kevin Martin says "Clean!" as the rock goes down the ice. It reminds me of Dave Chappelle as Prince playing basketball.

"GOOD."

[RacePace]

I'd rather be known as the country that supported its athletes to the tune of $100M only to have most of them finish 4th/5th, than the country whose athletes can't train properly because most of them need to hold down full-time jobs just to survive day to day.

I'm sure most of them still have to have jobs despite this program (Jon Montgomery is a car salesman/auctioneer)

[willystyle]

Is the Canada game on at 4:30pm today?

[hal0g0dv2]

Is the Canada game on at 4:30pm today?

:werd:

[rice cooker]

anyone else having problems with ctv olympic site? video section loads super slow

[Soundy]

Probably because 8 billion people are watching this game!

[skyxx]

Who's the reporter interviewing Orser right now?

[Hondaracer]

Taking a shit in the outhouses at Germany house as I post this!

How's that for an update :D
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[fliptuner]

That Korean skater is friggin amazing!!!

[Senna4ever]

Taking a shit in the outhouses at Germany house as I post this!

How's that for an update :D
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Was it a sinker or a floater?

[seakrait]

joannie rochette skating now. she's the canadian whose mom died upon landing in vancouver to watch her daughter skate in the olympics.

[hotong]

doing pretty good so far!

[seakrait]

i hope she at least medals... that's quite a mindfuck for one's mom to die days before you have to perform perfectly in public on such a stage...

[roastpuff]

Go Joannie!

3rd right now, good stuff.

[hotong]

i hope she at least medals... that's quite a mindfuck for one's mom to die days before you have to perform perfectly in public on such a stage...

:werd: she deserves to win a medal.

[Ch28]

Taking a shit in the outhouses at Germany house as I post this!

How's that for an update :D
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[Roach]

That was kind of emotional to watch. Go ahead and laugh.

Kev

[InvisibleSoul]

lol the guy got DQ'd today.
And it was completely his coach's fault...

[Volvo-brickster]

And it was completely his coach's fault...

safe to say he is fired :haha:

what a monumental fuck up

[Tim Budong]

Surprise performance by Armin van Buuren @ Holland House!!
NOAZ
lineup is 15min ETA

[C.Dub]

That Korean skater is friggin amazing!!!

i would tap that shit

[chun]

Got one ticket for tomorrow's Sweden vs Slovakia game. Anyone want it?

Face value. $300 + service charge ($15 I think). Category A seats.
Section 101 Row 14 Seat 101, 9PM

PM me if interested. Thought I'd put it on here before using Fan2Fan on the VANOC site.

[Meowjin]

300 is face value?

[flawless]

^Yes for quarterfinal games.

[StealthFighter]

Surprise performance by Armin van Buuren @ Holland House!!
NOAZ
lineup is 15min ETA

damn, shoulda went to holland house. went house hopping instead...

lol, the mtv people (dan and the jessi) are talking about pedobear on ctv.

[ghetto fobolous]

joannie rochette skating now. she's the canadian whose mom died upon landing in vancouver to watch her daughter skate in the olympics.

that was quite the performance. her mother was definitely watching over her.
and i bet everyone there was tearing up... i know i was and i was only watching a replay of it on tv!

[q0192837465]

that was quite the performance. her mother was definitely watching over her.
and i bet everyone there was tearing up... i know i was and i was only watching a replay of it on tv!

I agree, she was great in that program. I was in tears when she started crying at the end of her program.

On another note, I absolutely fell in love with Yu-Na Kim. She was spectacular in every way.

[StealthFighter]

anyone else watching speedskating right now? clara hughes just laid down an impressive time in the 5000m. new oval record

[Spectre_Cdn]

anyone else watching speedskating right now? clara hughes just laid down an impressive time in the 5000m. new oval record

Yep, and this is her last Olympics too. Medal number 12 baby! *fingers crossed*

[Ronin]

Not just an oval record...but TWO SECONDS off the oval record. These people train for their whole lives to shave hundredths of a second off times. TWO SECONDS...that's like jumping to the top of Everest. She's amazing.

To put things into perspective...if anyone is to beat her, they have to destroy the best time ever put down on the oval. Whoever does that has to have the race of their life.

[Ronin]

HOLY SHIT. Beckert just put down a 6:51

[Soundy]

^Beckert just did it... and it's all your fault. JINX!!

It's like ruining a shutout, you don't say anything until it's done.

[Spectre_Cdn]

HOLY SHIT. Beckert just put down a 6:51

^Beckert just did it... and it's all your fault. JINX!!

It's like ruining a shutout, you don't say anything until it's done.

:fuuuuu:ARGH:fuuuuu:

BRONZE!

[Gh0stRider]

woooo...Clara Hughes wins Bronze.

[Ronin]

LOL...did you really think Beckert and Sabilokova wouldn't beat her? 1 and 2 in the world...as well as the world record holder.

Plus they're 21 and 23. Hughes is 37.

[Soundy]

Wow, Clara... fantastic post-race interview. "Do you consider yourself the greatest Canadian athlete ever?" "No... I just consider myself a Canadian". What a gorgeous smile! Looks SO good... for 38!

[raygunpk]

getting a medal at that age, while doing summer olympics as well, is amazing in itself

[Soundy]

LOL...did you really think Beckert and Sabilokova wouldn't beat her? 1 and 2 in the world...as well as the world record holder.
You didn't seem to think she was beatable:

Not just an oval record...but TWO SECONDS off the oval record. These people train for their whole lives to shave hundredths of a second off times. TWO SECONDS...that's like jumping to the top of Everest. She's amazing.

To put things into perspective...if anyone is to beat her, they have to destroy the best time ever put down on the oval. Whoever does that has to have the race of their life.

[StealthFighter]

:fuuuuu:ARGH:fuuuuu:

BRONZE!

ffffffffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu


that was gonna help us tie 1st for gold if she did it. i guess bronze is better than nothing. still impressive for her age. just like other older athletes such as randy couture, hershel walker, gordie howe

[raygunpk]

You didn't seem to think she was beatable:

ronin, the schizophrenic.

[Ronin]

You didn't seem to think she was beatable:

Maybe but that's me being Canadian rather than realistic. ;)

Two seconds seemed insurmountable. SEVEN seconds is just god-like.

[Ch28]

Maybe but that's me being Canadian rather than realistic. ;)

Two seconds seemed insurmountable. SEVEN seconds is just god-like.

poweroverwhelming

[red_2]

Clara Hughes is a classy lady

Congrats to her!

[raygunpk]

there is no cow level

[RacePace]

Article on the sacrifice of Moirs and Virtues:
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/news-centre/columnists/c=garymason/newsid=50762.html#mason+sacrifice+pays+gold+divide nds+moirs+virtues

"Parents of figure skaters fork out money for competitions, coaches, equipment, training, travel. Almost every time Tessa and Scott skated while growing up, a member of their families went along. So there was airfare and accommodations. They would have to pay for the accommodations of coaches, too. Tessa's costumes are $2,000 or more apiece. She goes through eight a year." :eek:

How exactly does Own the podium program fund athletes? Their parents' money would only go towards her figure skating

[Ronin]

Own The Podium supports the training and equipment costs of our athletes as well as part of their living costs, I believe, so that they have time to train full-time rather than having to hold a full-time job while training for the Olympics.

It's costly for sure but the same can be said of any sport (although 10 grand on costumes a year is a bit steeper than hockey equipment...). If their parents support it and a world class athlete is what comes out of that, then by all means, the government should show their support.

I seriously hope that these Olympics show how much support our athletes need and Canada continues to give our champions what they need.

[raygunpk]

Own The Podium supports the training and equipment costs of our athletes as well as part of their living costs, I believe, so that they have time to train full-time rather than having to hold a full-time job while training for the Olympics.

It's costly for sure but the same can be said of any sport (although 10 grand on costumes a year is a bit steeper than hockey equipment...). If their parents support it and a world class athlete is what comes out of that, then by all means, the government should show their support.

I seriously hope that these Olympics show how much support our athletes need and Canada continues to give our champions what they need.

heard somewhere the Own The Podium policy prevented some athletes to train with others from competing countries, which kinda sucks.

[Soundy]

heard somewhere the Own The Podium policy prevented some athletes to train with others from competing countries, which kinda sucks.

Guess it depends on what you mean by "prevented" (assuming your source isn't talking out his ass). If it means that OTP wouldn't fly them around the world for that training, well, that seems perfectly reasonable.

[MG1]

So nice to see the athletes speak so highly of the "Own The Podium" programme. The politicians eat that shit up, because it makes everyone look good. Whatshisnuts, the dishonourable premier, was in there like a dirty shirt - photo ops and saying he is going to conitnue to work with the federal government to ensure that the funding continues.

The programme is not perfect, but it's a start. Designed by athletes for athletes....... what a concept!

[raygunpk]

damn lindsey vonn fractured her hand
which means LESS RESISTANCE

[Soundy]

damn lindsey vonn fractured her hand
which means LESS RESISTANCE

Wonder if I should offer to kiss it better?

[MG1]

Wonder if I should offer to kiss it better?

Kiss it? I'd lick it. First "hand" example of what's to cum.



Gawd, that was horrible. I need professional help. Sorry.............

[seakrait]

if anyone's interested, final heat in women's two-man bobsleigh. canada's currently ranked 1 and 3.

[seakrait]

holy shit! germany 2 bobsled just capsized!

[MG1]

Yes, watching it. Shit that's some scary crash.........

Twice now. Good thing they have those bungee things to slow them down when they go tits up.

[Lomac]

Oh wow, that's scary...

[hotong]

damn thats gotta hurt

[MG1]

Ejection seat, FTW!

Friction burns, much?

[murd0c]

damm what a crash

[seakrait]

well, that just improves canada's chances (if not ensures) of getting two medals out of this.

[MG1]

Holy crap, that one Fraulein is big. One of her arms is bigger than the legs (both) on some RS members.

[MG1]

GO, CANDA, GO!!!!!!!!!


Clean run, clean run........... please.

[seakrait]

wo0t! at least a bronze!

[alex.w *//]

wooo bobsleigh

[MG1]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Nice run......................... great driver. At least bronze, maybe even a gold!

[seakrait]

c'mon usa.. .slow down!

[alex.w *//]

GOLD

[seakrait]

yes! upperton/brown is at least a silver!

[MG1]

One more team to go and it's a Canadian team.......

[MG1]

GOLD and Silver?

[seakrait]

c'mon gold!

[MG1]

North American sweep!!!!!!!!!!!!

[seakrait]

gold and silver!

[BlackV62K2]

Gold and Silver!!!!!

[Lomac]

Sweet! Gold AND Silver!

[MG1]

GOLD AND SILVER!!!!!!!

[MG1]

Home Ice Advantage pays off!!

[flawless]

GOLD AND SILVER!

[raygunpk]

gooood day for canada!!

[WhiteVitz]

yesssssssss

[mc.]

o god the woman announcer voice is annoying

[MG1]

So good to kick American butt. Especially when they bring 3 bobsleds and come up only with a bronze.

[Simplex123]

WOO WOMENS BOBSLED!

[murd0c]

fuck from the hockey game to the crash and a gold and silver fricken EPIC!!

[Soundy]

Gonna be a BUSY BUSY night for Canada at the medal ceremonies!

From earlier:

Bronze medal for Canada
The Canadian short-track speedskating team has won bronze in the women's 3,000 metre event. Our medal count stands at 6 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze.



Bronze medal upgraded to silver
The women's Canadian short-track speedskating team's bronze medal has been upgraded to silver after the South Korean team has been disqualified in the 3,000-metre relay. Our medal count now stands at 6 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.

>>Tune into News1130 for the very latest on this story, or visit ctvolympics.ca

Listen to Reaon Ford and Dianne Newman on the News1130 Morning Show weekdays 5:30am to 9:00am.

[hotong]

woot!!!

[sunny_j]

GOLD AND SILVER

[MG1]

o god the woman announcer voice is annoying

So true. It borders on painful. Screech...............only my old Civic's worn brake pads sounds worse than her.

[TomBox_N]

Their last run wasn't that great, but their other runs made up for it. Great win nonetheless.
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[sunny_j]

o god the woman announcer voice is annoying

:werd:

[mc.]

man, i want those red jackets... dont think they sell them though

[death_blossom]

gold and silver, woot!


ok, a bit of off-topic action now, but I just wondered if it's possible to still get those olympic red mittens anywhere? any word on The Bay bringing in more stock, if at all?

also, I was shown that there is a MukMuk doll that is sporting the olympic red mittens. I want that more!!!

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=12820777

[seakrait]

^^^ london drugs has them. half price.

[death_blossom]

I heard that tip as well. I was at victoria/41st earlier today, I couldn't find them? :s
maybe I should go back again

[Hondaracer]

fuck a bunch of medals today, another bronze in the speedskating relay!

LOL wtf im asuming this is a replay then? Korea devistated

[RacePace]

ya that was a replay, we were just too busy watching hockey to see it

[murd0c]

fuck a bunch of medals today, another bronze in the speedskating relay!

LOL wtf im asuming this is a replay then? Korea devistated

thats a Silver, fricken awesome!!!

[HonestTea]

:rofl: @ the Koreans :)

[sam0m0]

ok, a bit of off-topic action now, but I just wondered if it's possible to still get those olympic red mittens anywhere?

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=12820777

was at oakridge earlier, had a rack full of red mittens at the bay.

[MG1]

I'm not a fan of that call. It's the rules and nothing can be done about it, but I feel for those young skaters. I don't care if they're from Mars. It was unfortunate.

[sp00n]

^^ lots at save on foods or price smart

[bootymac]

.

[Spectre_Cdn]

I heard that tip as well. I was at victoria/41st earlier today, I couldn't find them? :s
maybe I should go back again
I was at that location last week and they said all their stock moved to DT @ Georgia. Save-on's has the muk-muk for $10 iirc
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[fetched]

Dumb part on the koreans, if they followed the rules, they would've just ended up with the silver. If you actually watch the men's speed skating, Koreans play the dirtiest.

[MG1]

Koreans play the dirtiest.

Of course they do...............

you're Chinese.:D

[RacePace]

Yeah, I was furious when the Korean pulled back Hamelin at the line during one race. Karma bitches

[6insomnia9]

I take back what i said about the olympics, I just hate the traffic.

Saw so many DJs this month, Armin Van Buren , Klaas, Luna, Deadmau5 and Kyau & albert tonight!

[lilaznviper]

what a day for medals today for canada and what a week so far... hopefully more medals for canada
must lead in gold if we can't lead in total medal count

[hotong]

^ true i highly doubt that we are gonna catch up to the united states

[nack]

^ true i highly doubt that we are gonna catch up to the united states

you never know, life is full of surprised both good and bad

[nack]

^ true i highly doubt that we are gonna catch up to the united states

you never know, life is full of surprises both good and bad
Edit: double post

[Soundy]

Wasn't it here, someone was noting the IOC goes by gold medal count when they determine the overall "winner" of the Games?

We're tied for FIRST in gold count right now, bitches! And not to count the proverbial chickens, but two more for curling and one for women's hockey are pretty much a lock...

[Ronin]

Of course they do...............

you're Chinese.:D

He's got a point. The Koreans have been DQed more than any other team in men's speedskating. All the pulls on Ono and the Hamelins in those races...

[Harvey Specter]

I heard JD, Lil Jon and Usher are in town. Where are they partying?

[MG1]

Wasn't it here, someone was noting the IOC goes by gold medal count when they determine the overall "winner" of the Games?

We're tied for FIRST in gold count right now, bitches! And not to count the proverbial chickens, but two more for curling and one for women's hockey are pretty much a lock...

God damn it, Soundy, what you said is just as bad as saying Luongo is gonna get a shutout with 10 minutes left in the game.

What may save it is the fact you mentioned counting chickens before they hatch. :p

[Ch28]

I heard JD, Lil Jon and Usher are in town. Where are they partying?

I think JD has a club appearance

[raygunpk]

I heard JD, Lil Jon and Usher are in town. Where are they partying?

ATL!

[choda]

JD and Lil John both have performances, I forget where off the top of my head, maybe Pop Opera?? But I dunno about Usher

[jing]

Usher's performing at the closing ceremonies I think

[Harvey Specter]

Yup, it's Pop Opera.

[sonick]

Usher's performing at pop opera?!

[marc0lishuz]

Usher is performing at the Victory Ceremonies in Whistler on Feb 27 @ 7:30pm.

[Ch28]

Holland House sucked tonight...so many JB and LGs and they just ruined the atmosphere.

[skyxx]

^ Lame, wait are they Netherland JBs? :lol hahaha

[Harvey Specter]

Usher's performing at pop opera?!

I think it's only Lil Jon and maybe JD.

[StealthFighter]

Holland House sucked tonight...so many JB and LGs and they just ruined the atmosphere.

lol i was there too. a lot of LGs


that midget dude was fucking awesome though.

[skiiipi]

Holland house should be a lot easier to get in how, as A LOT of the dutch tourist has already left town. I spoke with the manager of Cob's bread today at richmond center, and he informed me that a big group of them (~200) left on tuesday.

and whats wrong with LGs and JBs :p ?

[skyxx]

^NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[HonestTea]

Holland house should be a lot easier to get in how, as A LOT of the dutch tourist has already left town. I spoke with the manager of Cob's bread today at richmond center, and he informed me that a big group of them (~200) left on tuesday.

and whats wrong with LGs and JBs :p ?

WHY SO EARLY?!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ronin]

so many JB just ruined the atmosphere.

...wait

wat

[skiiipi]

WHY SO EARLY?!!!!!!!!!!!

to avoid the crowd when flying back after
and the majority of they events they came to see have already finished.
at least thats the reasons I've heard.

[Harvey Specter]

Fans are leaving so is the media. A large chunk of NBC staff is starting to leave the city as well, sad reality is the party is coming to a end and we'll back to no fun Vancouver next week. :(

[orange7]

yup..
back to reality ppl..

we're still living in Vancouver.


Also, ppl need to go back to their countries to work, especially after spend ~1 week in Vancouver.

[HonestTea]

:(

[Meowjin]

nothing says canada like a chicken suit?

YouTube- Chicken Suit Guy at the 2010 Olympics?

[Great68]

^ true i highly doubt that we are gonna catch up to the united states

Whatever,

We have just as many gold as them, which means we were champions in just as many events as them. That matters more to me.

[hotjoint]

damn these 2 weeks flew by quick, its all over sunday..

[Hondaracer]

Glad I got to experiance so much, still gotta get to holland house though
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[murd0c]

So are the partys and stuff still going on for the pair olympics? I haven't really heard much about that yet.
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[+Kardboard+]

Holland House sucked tonight...so many JB and LGs and they just ruined the atmosphere.
Tempted to fail...but I won't. :p

[Gt-R R34]

these olympics shows what a world city vancouver can be.

Wish it last...cuz Vancouverites will have a HUGE withdrawl once the party dies down.

[fliptuner]

I was thinking about that yesterday - just a handful of days left. I hope we see the patriotism, sense of community and unity, long after the games. I'm already excited to throw the flags up once Canada and BC day roll around.

[Soundy]

these olympics shows what a world city vancouver can be.

Wish it last...cuz Vancouverites will have a HUGE withdrawl once the party dies down.

I've heard LOTS of stories of visitors planning return visits based on what they've seen over the last couple weeks.

That said, two weeks is probably just about right for a big spread-out party like this to start winding down without getting "tired". Heck, even Mardi Gras is only once a year.

[Expresso]

I've heard LOTS of stories of visitors planning return visits based on what they've seen over the last couple weeks.

That said, two weeks is probably just about right for a big spread-out party like this to start winding down without getting "tired". Heck, even Mardi Gras is only once a year.

True, but the sad fact is this is probably once in a life time for Vancouver. :(

[Tapioca]

I'm making a blanket statement here, but I think that people who live here have been too narrow and insular even though we continue to believe that we are a world-class city. We now have a sense of civic pride in the region and the challenge is for the local politicians, civic planners, and business leaders to keep people engaged.

[Presto]

Canada's Women's curling advances to the final against Sweden!
Nice final shot, too!

[Great68]

You know what I just kind of realized that is really cool about the olympics?

There is absolutely no commercial advertising of any kind in any of the competition venues... Even the Dasani water bottles have their labels removed...

I think that's awesome, it really makes the focus on the sport.

[Hondaracer]

^ in GM place the little "ad sense" logos on the ad holders above the urinals have tape over their logo lol
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[hal0g0dv2]

Nice , silver for womens skating relay , lol at koreAns
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[hotong]

alot of medals yesterday go canada!

[hal0g0dv2]

alot of medals yesterday go canada!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Gh0stRider]

Holland House sucked tonight...so many JB and LGs and they just ruined the atmosphere.

dont blame them...haha
eye candy was good.

[hotong]

jbs and lgs are everywhere now.

[+Kardboard+]

Our Father whom art in Vancouver,
Hockey be thy name.
Thy will be done, the gold will be won,
On ice as well as in the stands.
Give us this day, our hockey sticks,
And forgive us our penalties as we forgive those who cross check against us.
Lead us not into elimination
But deliver us to victory.
In the name of the Canadian hockey team, AMEN!

█♥█ GO CANADA GO █♥█

[skyxx]

WOW SWEDEN Totally failed LOL in Curling...

[hotong]

woot gold

[Hondaracer]

Celebration was about as good as a Canucks first round victory :P lol

[StylinRed]

love Aerials, so insane!

[TOS'd]

damn both last Canadians messed up their landings =/

[BlackV62K2]

1 more round left for Aerials, Canada is still 1st place....Do it!!