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Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops

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From: ehsjr
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:00
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David L. Jones wrote:
> Just watched the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics
> Looks like they had a Sydney 2000 moment with a malfunction of the torch, 
> they just couldn't get the 4th pole working.
> I wonder what went wrong?, I guess we'll find out in due course...
> 
> Dave.
> 

Thank goodness there was no malfunction when that boy was
"flying".  To me, that was the best part of the ceremony.
A wonderful mix of technology, athletic grace and acting
ability. Awesome!

Ed
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