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Old 08-01-2012, 07:58 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Time to move to 'murica.

Only 1/3 of your wages and you kind of see some of that back!
NOOOOO I want her to move here with me!!!!!
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Old 08-01-2012, 08:20 AM   #32 (permalink)
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NOOOOO I want her to move here with me!!!!!
We're like 6 hours apart. Joint custody?
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We're like 6 hours apart. Joint custody?
I'll settle for every other week.
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I'll settle for every other week.
Fine. Keep in mind though, moving to Boston is always an option.
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Old 08-01-2012, 09:10 AM   #35 (permalink)
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At least you have a better hockey team. And a better baseball team.
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In reference to the girl power thing, they were only talking about Shiwen outswimming Lochte in a 50m interval and getting close to his time in a 100m interval (the freestyle portions) in a 400m race. In the overall race, Lochte's time was half a minute ahead of Shiwen's and every male posted a better time than her in all of the heats. There were also questions about Lochte not having to go all-out with a big lead.

Still, that's really impressive for her to do that even for a short period of time. It really makes me wonder why she isn't participating in the freestyle events. Putting aside the fact that she's 16, her ability in all of the other swimming styles in the medley outside of the freestyle aren't that impressive. The amount of time she makes up in the freestyle is absolutely remarkable and I can't help but think she'd be smashing world records if she was in the freestyle-specific events.
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Old 08-01-2012, 06:29 PM   #37 (permalink)
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who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird
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who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird
Haha. Badminton is like a less serious, more asian version of tennis.

I'm happy that Canada grabbed a bronze medal in women's badminton (because of this scandal apparently), and also a silver in men's 8 rowing this morning!
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who would have ever thought that Badminton would cause one of the biggest controversies of the games

Badminton scandal, Olympics 2012: Why were those Olympic badminton players trying to lose? And why is the sport so dirty? - Slate Magazine

i actually had to read this twice before i really understood what had happened....weird
Oh yeah man, the seedy underbelly of badminton is far worse than the likes of cock and dog fights, or any blood sport for that matter. What's worse is they hide it behind this facade of wholesomeness with their bright colours and and peppy attitude, but behind that mask is a soulless abyss that no light can ever penetrate.
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i was just watching a re-cap of the match on the news....i have to say it was hilarious....i honestly think i could have taken on all four....and the crowds reaction was priceless

would have never thought of there being doping and steroid use in the wide sport of badminton

also love the "mini skirt" controversy

also major props to Bradley Wiggins....well done sir
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