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Quote from: IamCANADIAN013 on February 24, 2014, 12:08:37 AM

Quote from: Nathonas on February 23, 2014, 11:52:45 PM

Wow can't believe Olympics are over already. So short. Canada-Sweden game was good although the Canadians dismantled everyone. I'm happy that my home country got #1 in medals, would be a bit awkward if we didn't considering we're the host.

Quote from: IamCANADIAN013 on February 23, 2014, 11:37:36 PM

Not sure if there are any Jimmy Kimmel fans in here, but he pranked the Olympics HARD!

Kate Hansen from the States gave him access to her twitter account and he posted this as her:

Kate Hansen ‏@k8ertotz Feb 19

Wolf in my hall?!? #SochiProblems #SochiFail http://youtu.be/3qZA-xOeQmE

The media jumped all over it and freaked out.

The video was actually taken on a sound stage where Kimmel is shot. They recreated the Olympic hallway.

Heres the video from Kimmel, LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hze_6-f5KNA

What a stupid ass video that's not even funny.

It's funny that so many people actually bought it. Actually, its funny and sad all at the same time. The internet is turning many people into idiots. They see something on the net and take it at face value without asking questions. Some of what people believe because it's posted on the net is actually scary and could potentially endanger their lives.

Remember people, don't believe everything you see on the internet, thats how WWII got started.

It's not the first time that a viral video was started by Kimmel as a prank to see how far it'd go. I don't like the videos themselves, but I can appreciate what he's doing.

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One more nice games.... hockey was great... Now we have to wait four years for a new game!!!

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Quote from: medicine on February 24, 2014, 12:53:03 AM

Canada, men's and women's ice hockey gold medal Olympics champs!!!! Congratulations. Yaaaaaa!

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Don't forget gold both for men and women in curling as well. Canada on top of our sports, eh.

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Canada, men's and women's ice hockey gold medal Olympics champs!!!! Congratulations. Yaaaaaa!

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 23, 2014, 11:52:45 PM

Wow can't believe Olympics are over already. So short. Canada-Sweden game was good although the Canadians dismantled everyone. I'm happy that my home country got #1 in medals, would be a bit awkward if we didn't considering we're the host.

Quote from: IamCANADIAN013 on February 23, 2014, 11:37:36 PM

Not sure if there are any Jimmy Kimmel fans in here, but he pranked the Olympics HARD!

Kate Hansen from the States gave him access to her twitter account and he posted this as her:

Kate Hansen ‏@k8ertotz Feb 19

Wolf in my hall?!? #SochiProblems #SochiFail http://youtu.be/3qZA-xOeQmE

The media jumped all over it and freaked out.

The video was actually taken on a sound stage where Kimmel is shot. They recreated the Olympic hallway.

Heres the video from Kimmel, LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hze_6-f5KNA

What a stupid ass video that's not even funny.

It's funny that so many people actually bought it. Actually, its funny and sad all at the same time. The internet is turning many people into idiots. They see something on the net and take it at face value without asking questions. Some of what people believe because it's posted on the net is actually scary and could potentially endanger their lives.

Remember people, don't believe everything you see on the internet, thats how WWII got started.

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Wow can't believe Olympics are over already. So short. Canada-Sweden game was good although the Canadians dismantled everyone. I'm happy that my home country got #1 in medals, would be a bit awkward if we didn't considering we're the host.

Quote from: IamCANADIAN013 on February 23, 2014, 11:37:36 PM

Not sure if there are any Jimmy Kimmel fans in here, but he pranked the Olympics HARD!

Kate Hansen from the States gave him access to her twitter account and he posted this as her:

Kate Hansen ‏@k8ertotz Feb 19

Wolf in my hall?!? #SochiProblems #SochiFail http://youtu.be/3qZA-xOeQmE

The media jumped all over it and freaked out.

The video was actually taken on a sound stage where Kimmel is shot. They recreated the Olympic hallway.

Heres the video from Kimmel, LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hze_6-f5KNA

What a stupid ass video that's not even funny.

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Not sure if there are any Jimmy Kimmel fans in here, but he pranked the Olympics HARD!

Kate Hansen from the States gave him access to her twitter account and he posted this as her:

Kate Hansen ‏@k8ertotz Feb 19

Wolf in my hall?!? #SochiProblems #SochiFail http://youtu.be/3qZA-xOeQmE

The media jumped all over it and freaked out.

The video was actually taken on a sound stage where Kimmel is shot. They recreated the Olympic hallway.

Heres the video from Kimmel, LOL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hze_6-f5KNA

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Interesting Olympics. The hot climate gave produced some problems, for snow boarders such as Shaun White for example.
The accommodation problems showed that the Olympic Committee perhaps should be less open to let cities without winter sports experience host the games.
Overall I enjoyed the games a lot though, it is hard to demolish the intense excitement and friendly spirit that the that Olympics is accompanied with.

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Quote from: dapper3 on February 23, 2014, 11:06:28 AM

Congratulations Canada for ice hockey gold!
You had a strong lineup and played well in the deciding games.

Hell yes for Canada! Good game; they did a good job at shutting down Sweden at the right moments.

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Congratulations Canada for ice hockey gold!
You had a strong lineup and played well in the deciding games.

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 20, 2014, 07:54:18 AM

Did anyone heard of the incident where Cossacks horsewhipped some lunatics in Sochi?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcFg9nRwbvk

That's not a whip. That is "nagayka" - wooden handle, leather rope, metal tip. Old thing for hunting. Armed cavalier was to hit the wolf's head with this device, killing it.
Ah, lets stay about olympics, not this "perfomance" actions.

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Did anyone heard of the incident where Cossacks horsewhipped some lunatics in Sochi?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcFg9nRwbvk

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I heard that they killed every stray dog in city before olympics. Is that true?

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I can honestly say that I haven't watched enough of the Olympics to be disappointed or not. All I've watched is hockey.

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 19, 2014, 04:23:21 PM

Can't believe we (Russia) lost to Finland so bad...3-1. Played too offensively at the beginning and let in 3 goals quickly. Really sad because we had the momentum for the rest of the game but couldn't score anything. The Fins were the better team though, and they played as a team, especially when they were defending while the Russians were quite disorganized after those goals. Host country won't even get a medal Sad

I share Putin's reaction.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg14_AWIEAA_cyn.jpg

this picture says it all for the whole Olympics this year. ive been so disapointed.

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Yup, and Canada barely squeaked past Latvia. That USA/Canada semi-final will be very interesting... I'd bet on USA to pass to the final.

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Can't believe we (Russia) lost to Finland so bad...3-1. Played too offensively at the beginning and let in 3 goals quickly. Really sad because we had the momentum for the rest of the game but couldn't score anything. The Fins were the better team though, and they played as a team, especially when they were defending while the Russians were quite disorganized after those goals. Host country won't even get a medal Sad

I share Putin's reaction.

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Cat falling through Olympic arena roof:

http://deadspin.com/is-time-for-cat-falling-through-olympic-arena-ceiling-1524544083?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

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Quote from: j3steven on February 14, 2014, 09:34:05 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 14, 2014, 07:30:16 AM

Quote from: DubFX on February 14, 2014, 06:26:38 AM

Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

Russia and US in the same group... has to watch the match between both of them.

USA v Russia on 2/15 at 7:00am EST.....super excited. I think this year is going to be great for hockey! There are essentially 4 top teams: USA, Canada, Russia and Sweden that should go to the medal games. With Zetterberg out it could hurt Swedens chances, but I think it will be a great year for Olympic hockey

Yeah Sweden would have a considerably stronger lineup if injuries didn't hit Henrik Sedin, Johan Franzen and Henrik Zetterberg. Two Sedin twins on the ice is preferable to one twin.

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Russia ==> 4 golds
Belarus ==> 3 golds

Russia + Belarus ==> Top of the table. Grin

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russian made olympics kinda funny Cheesy

from pictures in every room of their president to brother toilets. and gay ban...

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Quote from: Taras on February 15, 2014, 10:11:51 PM

Quote from: fighter on February 14, 2014, 06:43:50 PM

Why was the media showing only the bad things about Sochi? They made it look it was the worst place in the world.

It IS in Russia

The homosexual lobby is against the games in Sochi, because in Russia indoctrinating minor children with gay propaganda is banned. But the same people will remain quiet when Qatar conducts the FIFA World Cup in 2022. (In Qatar, homosexuals are executed with or without trial).

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Quote from: fighter on February 14, 2014, 06:43:50 PM

Why was the media showing only the bad things about Sochi? They made it look it was the worst place in the world.

It IS in Russia

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Quote from: Frost000 on February 15, 2014, 12:14:42 PM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 15, 2014, 11:04:11 AM

Russia vs USA 2:2 after OT. Shoot-out coming up!

What an amazing game... And an amazing finish!

Great game indeed. Gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised by the level of competition between the players considering how many of the Russian players are playing in the NFL and some even facing their teammates. A lot of physical play. I hope this old Cold War rivalry never dies.

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Quote from: Frost000 on February 15, 2014, 12:14:42 PM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 15, 2014, 11:04:11 AM

Russia vs USA 2:2 after OT. Shoot-out coming up!

What an amazing game... And an amazing finish!

I first time watch this game and its really amazing stuff I love this game now I won because I play USA Wink

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Quote from: keithers on February 14, 2014, 08:11:47 PM

When is the fricken bobsleds? That is the only thing I want to watch...and I never see when it is on. I want to gamble on the bobsleds

Bobsleigh from tomorrow onward... Grin

finally

thanks!!

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 15, 2014, 11:04:11 AM

Russia vs USA 2:2 after OT. Shoot-out coming up!

What an amazing game... And an amazing finish!

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Russia vs USA 2:2 after OT. Shoot-out coming up!

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 14, 2014, 06:35:43 PM

P.S: I hope Russia will destroy everyone in hockey as usual though (except 2010 Olympics, ahem) , sorry Canada.

They haven't been too great at destroying "everyone" in the modern Olympics in men's hockey, though...

But I do hope they get far; I want to see some critics silenced.

Though I'm Canadian, I still think Ovechkin is currently the most electrifying player in the world.

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Quote from: keithers on February 14, 2014, 08:11:47 PM

When is the fricken bobsleds? That is the only thing I want to watch...and I never see when it is on. I want to gamble on the bobsleds

Bobsleigh from tomorrow onward... Grin

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This is the land of wolves now & you're not a wolf

When is the fricken bobsleds? That is the only thing I want to watch...and I never see when it is on. I want to gamble on the bobsleds

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 14, 2014, 06:24:49 AM

Quote from: Nathonas on February 14, 2014, 03:10:06 AM

Curling is a strange sport, but I love how much the athletes get into it, especially with the ice brooms or whatever you call them. Also, the Russian team pants are awesome.

What about the Norwegian team?

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Why was the media showing only the bad things about Sochi? They made it look it was the worst place in the world.

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As a Russian-Canadian I have to say I'm kind of torn between who to support. Canada is going crazy with medals, but Russia is the host and my motherland Tongue

P.S: I hope Russia will destroy everyone in hockey as usual though (except 2010 Olympics, ahem) , sorry Canada.

Also in case anyone is interested: world hockey championship results since 1920.

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Slovak team is missing Miro Satan, that guy is good as hell!

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Quote from: Frost000 on February 14, 2014, 11:23:17 AM

Agreed! I'd love to see the USA surprising a lot of people. For some reason, even if it's their home, I don't see the Russians getting too far.

I'll be supporting Russia... let's see who wins...

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Quote from: j3steven on February 14, 2014, 09:34:05 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 14, 2014, 07:30:16 AM

Quote from: DubFX on February 14, 2014, 06:26:38 AM

Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

Russia and US in the same group... has to watch the match between both of them.

USA v Russia on 2/15 at 7:00am EST.....super excited. I think this year is going to be great for hockey! There are essentially 4 top teams: USA, Canada, Russia and Sweden that should go to the medal games. With Zetterberg out it could hurt Swedens chances, but I think it will be a great year for Olympic hockey

Agreed! I'd love to see the USA surprising a lot of people. For some reason, even if it's their home, I don't see the Russians getting too far.

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 14, 2014, 07:30:16 AM

Quote from: DubFX on February 14, 2014, 06:26:38 AM

Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

Russia and US in the same group... has to watch the match between both of them.

USA v Russia on 2/15 at 7:00am EST.....super excited. I think this year is going to be great for hockey! There are essentially 4 top teams: USA, Canada, Russia and Sweden that should go to the medal games. With Zetterberg out it could hurt Swedens chances, but I think it will be a great year for Olympic hockey

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Quote from: DubFX on February 14, 2014, 06:26:38 AM

Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

Russia and US in the same group... has to watch the match between both of them.

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Quote from: DubFX on February 14, 2014, 06:26:38 AM

Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

It's just the beginning, so maybe we will be surprisedin the end. I watched USA vs. Slovakia (men)... and felt a bit sorry for the Slovak team... Hopefully, the Slovaks will recover from this failure and show off their skills...

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Ahh,,this year ice hockey sucks..

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 14, 2014, 03:10:06 AM

Curling is a strange sport, but I love how much the athletes get into it, especially with the ice brooms or whatever you call them. Also, the Russian team pants are awesome.

What about the Norwegian team?

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 14, 2014, 01:10:35 AM

Watched the curling match between Russia and Switzerland yesterday. Down to the wire. Amazing.

Curling is a strange sport, but I love how much the athletes get into it, especially with the ice brooms or whatever you call them. Also, the Russian team pants are awesome.

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Watched the curling match between Russia and Switzerland yesterday. Down to the wire. Amazing.

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 10, 2014, 07:48:42 AM

Quote from: BeataTX91 on February 09, 2014, 10:34:49 PM

The opening was rather cool I think.

The opening ceremony was breath taking.

I agree. And to some failures during the Opening ceremony (most notably the snowflakes/rings stuff at the start), I think that nobody/nothing is perfect and there are always made some mistakes at celebrations of this kind... for example, who remembers in 2014 this "mystery woman scandal" from london olympics opening ceremony, and it happened just 2 years ago... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/29/indian-team-opening-ceremony-woman-olympics_n_1715733.html

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Love that the Canadians are doing so well

Makes me proud! Hope we can keep it up!

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Yup, rooting for Canada's women and men in the hockey games. It'll be Canada-USA in the finals for the women... The men should be interesting!

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Quote from: sakkosekk on February 11, 2014, 09:43:30 AM

I can't wait for the hockey matches to start.

Women's matches have already started. Men's matches will start on 13th.

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I can't wait for the hockey matches to start.

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Canada leading with 4 golds, followed by the Netherlands (3).

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 11, 2014, 01:09:01 AM

Quote from: Frost000 on February 10, 2014, 09:40:20 AM

I won't be watching at all, except maybe for a couple of hockey games.

Russia is really swallowing their own foot with these games. From the human rights angle all the way to the fact that Sochi was nowhere near ready to accept athletes and media people alike... So much fail.

For some reason, I'm not even surprised. I mainly feel bad for the athletes who've trained all their lives only to share toilet stalls and sleep in mini single beds.

I see this a lot but I don't understand this line of reasoning. Olympic games are not about politics, they're about the best in the world competing in sports. Not to mention Western media will paint anything Russia does in a negative light. Do toilets affect the Olympic competition? Does the fact that some journalist posted a picture of his honey having a dead bee in it really matter? If things were really so bad, then why are all these athletes here, ready to compete?

Respect the athletes that train their whole lives to show us a good spectacle. Leave the politics out of it!

I respect the athletes and their performances immensely. Like I mentioned, I feel bad for the athletes especially because they deserve a much better experience than what they're getting out of the Sochi games.

As for Western media, you do have some valid points. They're clinging to Russia's failings quite a bit, but Russia definitely isn't helping itself.

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Quote from: Nathonas on February 11, 2014, 01:09:01 AM

Respect the athletes that train their whole lives to show us a good spectacle. Leave the politics out of it!

Exactly. So far the behavior of the Western media is like pot calling kettle black.

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Quote from: Frost000 on February 10, 2014, 09:40:20 AM

I won't be watching at all, except maybe for a couple of hockey games.

Russia is really swallowing their own foot with these games. From the human rights angle all the way to the fact that Sochi was nowhere near ready to accept athletes and media people alike... So much fail.

For some reason, I'm not even surprised. I mainly feel bad for the athletes who've trained all their lives only to share toilet stalls and sleep in mini single beds.

I see this a lot but I don't understand this line of reasoning. Olympic games are not about politics, they're about the best in the world competing in sports. Not to mention Western media will paint anything Russia does in a negative light. Do toilets affect the Olympic competition? Does the fact that some journalist posted a picture of his honey having a dead bee in it really matter? If things were really so bad, then why are all these athletes here, ready to compete?

Respect the athletes that train their whole lives to show us a good spectacle. Leave the politics out of it!

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The new teenaged sensation, Julia Lipnitskaia.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2555816/The-Olga-Korbut-New-darling-Russia-15-year-old-wins-figure-skating-gold-Putins-approval.html

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I think the opening cerominy was okay considering it was all 2 d stuff from protecters and tbh the rings not opening was a pretty big fail Sad

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Quote from: MoneyGod on February 10, 2014, 11:18:02 AM

I never watch these Winter Olympics but if sometime have luck then try to go inside stadium for this surely Cheesy

I hope this someone isn't very gay looking, or else they'll get arrested.

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I never watch these Winter Olympics but if sometime have luck then try to go inside stadium for this surely Cheesy

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I won't be watching at all, except maybe for a couple of hockey games.

Russia is really swallowing their own foot with these games. From the human rights angle all the way to the fact that Sochi was nowhere near ready to accept athletes and media people alike... So much fail.

For some reason, I'm not even surprised. I mainly feel bad for the athletes who've trained all their lives only to share toilet stalls and sleep in mini single beds.

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Quote from: BeataTX91 on February 09, 2014, 10:34:49 PM

The opening was rather cool I think.

The opening ceremony was breath taking.

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Could've been better I think

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The opening was rather cool I think.

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Anybody else watching the games? I'm not much of a winter olympics fan but can't pass up on free HD coverage from cbc.

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