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Started by David L. Jones
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:06
Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: David L. Jones
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:06
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:06
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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. -- --------------------------------------------- Check out my Electronics Engineering Video Blog & Podcast: http://www.eevblog.com
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: David_AU
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:22
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:22
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Probably 'Made in Canada' instead of 'Made in China'.
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Don McKenzie
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:11
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:11
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David_AU wrote: > Probably 'Made in Canada' instead of 'Made in China'. Says "Maid in Chinada" on the QC sticker. Must be OK. :-) Don... -- Don McKenzie Site Map: http://www.dontronics.com/sitemap E-Mail Contact Page: http://www.dontronics.com/email Web Camera Page: http://www.dontronics.com/webcam No More Damn Spam: http://www.dontronics.com/spam Product Sellout: 15% OFF 4DSystems OLED Displays & modules. http://www.dontronics-shop.com/micro-oled.html
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Bruce Varley
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:14
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:14
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"Don McKenzie" <5V@2.5A> wrote in message news:7tn56cFsjhU1@mid.individual.net... > David_AU wrote: >> Probably 'Made in Canada' instead of 'Made in China'. > > Says "Maid in Chinada" on the QC sticker. Must be OK. > *And* it's got an ISO9002 sticker.
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Jim Thompson
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:11
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:11
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On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:06:39 +1100, "David L. Jones"
<altzone@gmail.com> 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.
Mechanism by Toyota ??
"Oh dear Lord I apologize for that" ;-)
...Jim Thompson
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Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Martin Riddle
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:57
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:57
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"David L. Jones" <altzone@gmail.com> wrote in message news:Arqdn.72099$RS6.30130@newsfe15.iad... > 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. > > -- > --------------------------------------------- > Check out my Electronics Engineering Video Blog & Podcast: > http://www.eevblog.com > Quality Fade? Cheers
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: ehsjr
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:00
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
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Jim Thompson
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:38
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:38
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On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:00:56 -0500, ehsjr <ehsjr@nospamverizon.net>
wrote:
>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
Not only boring, but you could see all the harnesses :-(
...Jim Thompson
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| James E.Thompson, CTO | mens |
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| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
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| Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat |
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Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: David L. Jones
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:08
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:08
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Bruce Varley wrote: > "Don McKenzie" <5V@2.5A> wrote in message > news:7tn56cFsjhU1@mid.individual.net... >> David_AU wrote: >>> Probably 'Made in Canada' instead of 'Made in China'. >> >> Says "Maid in Chinada" on the QC sticker. Must be OK. >> > *And* it's got an ISO9002 sticker. "Inspected by #42" Dave. -- ================================================ Check out my Electronics Engineering Video Blog & Podcast: http://www.eevblog.com
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: ehsjr
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:04
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:04
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Jim Thompson wrote: > On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:00:56 -0500, ehsjr <ehsjr@nospamverizon.net> > wrote: > > >>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 > > > Not only boring, but you could see all the harnesses :-( > > ...Jim Thompson That's a shame - I wish you could have enjoyed it. Ed
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Jim Thompson
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:37
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:37
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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:04:57 -0500, ehsjr <ehsjr@nospamverizon.net>
wrote:
>Jim Thompson wrote:
>> On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:00:56 -0500, ehsjr <ehsjr@nospamverizon.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>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
>>
>>
>> Not only boring, but you could see all the harnesses :-(
>>
>> ...Jim Thompson
>
>That's a shame - I wish you could have enjoyed it.
>
>Ed
The "ballet" in the pairs figure skating last night was excellent!
...Jim Thompson
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| James E.Thompson, CTO | mens |
| Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| Phoenix, Arizona 85048 Skype: Contacts Only | |
| Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat |
| E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |
I love to cook with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.
Re: Canadian Olympic Torch Oops
Author: Richard Henry
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:44
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:44
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On Feb 12, 9:06 pm, "David L. Jones" <altz...@gmail.com> 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... I was waiting for some bearded old gent in greasy overalls to walk out on the stage and whack something with a hammer.
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