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Introducing OCConnectTube!

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by John Q. Public » Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:03 pm » in Welcome and Board Announcements

Well, sort of.

I finally found a plugin that plays videos that we can upload from our own devices. Now we can share all those kewl cat videos our...

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2024 Summer Olympics

Last post by John Q. Public « Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:50 pm
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by John Q. Public » Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:16 pm

FB and I thought they were great. It was like watching Cirque du Soleil from the comfort of your own sofa. But I've seen a lot of people saying they...

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Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:50 pm
Is anyone watching the Olympics?

Last post by John Q. Public « Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:13 pm
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by John Q. Public » Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:38 pm

If the ratings are any indication the answer is no.

2021 olympics ratings.jpg

And NBC is locked into its contract until 20 32 ! It might help...

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Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:13 pm
2018 Winter Olympians from OC

Last post by NotDonaldBren « Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:08 pm
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by NotDonaldBren » Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:28 pm

Carlo Valdes - Newport Beach - Mater Dei HS - 4 man bobsled

2008 Monarch football captain was 2-time All CIF in track and field (discus and 4x100)....

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Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:08 pm
The Swiss Freestyle Skiing/Pallet Jacking Team

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by John Q. Public » Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:51 pm

Kids, don't try this at home.

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Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:51 pm
Very disappointed

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by Wabash » Fri Aug 19, 2016 7:53 pm
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In Ryan Lochte and the other members of the U.S. swim team.
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Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:43 am
The Parade of Nations

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by Hanna » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:57 am

I admit, I did not know many of the small nations, often islands off the coast of East Africa or the Pacific - someplace around Indonesia.

I wish...

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Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:57 am
2024 Los Angeles Olympics

Last post by pattywannamack « Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:32 pm
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by Fordama » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:36 am

Now that Boston has wimped out of its bid, L.A. may step up. Bring the Olympics back to a city where it actually worked .

Since '84, four new major...

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Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:32 pm
The old Wheaties from 1972

Last post by MDDad « Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:52 am
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by Hanna » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:24 am

with Bruce Jenner will be worth millions now.

Seriously, I am asking two straight questions about Caitlyn cover photo:

1. Are these her breasts or...

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Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:52 am
Medal Count

Last post by not4u13 « Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:24 am
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by not4u13 » Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:23 am
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I find the medal count by country an interesting item for discussion. There are really a couple of different ways of looking at it. Do you look at...
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Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:24 am
Is there a simple list of Olympics coverage anywhere?

Last post by John Q. Public « Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:10 pm
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by John Q. Public » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:25 am

Just something simple that I can print and keep by the TV? Or do I have to make my own? NBC has a page with only the channels with Olympic coverage...

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Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:10 pm
British Women's Curling Team

Last post by Wabash « Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:43 pm
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by Wabash » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:00 pm

Is it just me, or are they kind of hot?

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Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:43 pm
Are the Olympics boring?

Last post by SoMelo « Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:54 am
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by We are O Lu » Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:56 pm
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Maybe I am just getting old but it seemed to me as if they Olympics were more exciting
in the past. I think the professional atheletes have taken...
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Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:54 am
Fave Olympic Sport

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by inflagrantedelicto » Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:24 pm
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Liliana Fernandez of Spain has converted me. Women's Beach Volleyball is my all-time favorite Olympic sport. WOW!
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Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:34 pm
Somebody call the Wambulance-Women's Soccer

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by Red » Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:43 am

The US women's soccer team have been criticized before for not being good sports. New Zealand's coach had a few choice words for their choreographed...

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Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:36 pm
Poor McKayla Maroney

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by Hanna » Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:59 am

Her not impressed pose now gone viral

Seems that athletes, like other celebrity, have to be on their good behavior all the time.

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Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:06 pm
Brick by Brick: The Guardian covers the Olympics

Last post by SoMelo « Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:32 am
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by John Q. Public » Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:42 am

Clever.

The whole playlist

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Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:32 am
When will Romney's horse compete in the ballet

Last post by Red « Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:06 am
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by Hanna » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:28 pm
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Or whatever they call it.
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Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:06 am
Go pound sand Coe!

Last post by AsIfYouKnew « Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:14 pm
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by Red » Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:50 am

Another former gold medalist has come out and claimed that American swimmer Michael Phelps isn't the greatest Olympian of all time. Sebastian Coe,...

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Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:14 pm
2012 London Olympics

Last post by SoMelo « Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:06 am
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by SoMelo » Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:29 pm

I've been gone all weekend and was just watching the news.. USA won their first gold medal in woman's skeet. Seriously, they couldn't provide a...

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Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:06 am
Are there any alternatives to NBC?

Last post by Hanna « Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:14 pm
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by John Q. Public » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:32 am

Their coverage just sucks. I have a house full of foreigners and they have no interest in watching bits and pieces of events Americans are competing...

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Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:14 pm
The Queen and James Bond arrive at the Olympics

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by Hanna » Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:26 pm

Clever

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Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:26 pm
Top 4 Olympic gaffes... So far

Last post by Wabash « Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:06 am
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by John Q. Public » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:52 pm

1. London mayor Ken Livingstone invited British sprinter Linford Christie to run in the Olympic torch relay through London. Christie was banned for...

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Last post by Wabash
Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:06 am
bring back the mile

Last post by Notorious « Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:45 pm
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by sammy swordsman » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:31 pm

The mile was an American tradition. Before track went commie. Meters, kilos...wtf?

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Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:45 pm
Usain Bolt Free clinic at Mt. Sac on Tuesday

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by oceanvue » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:42 am

The World's Fastest Human, Usain Bolt, will make a special appearance at historic Hilmer Lodge Stadium (Mt. SAC Campus) this Tuesday, September 27th,...

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Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:56 am
Ex-gymnasts accuse renowned coach of sex abuse

Last post by oceanvue « Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:27 am
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by Parrotpaul » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:18 am

INVESTIGATION: Ex-gymnasts accuse renowned coach of sex abuse

BETRAYAL OF TRUST: Don Peters, a former U.S. Olympic team coach who guided American...

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Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:27 am
Norway's Greatest Athlete, Grete Waitz Passes at 57

Last post by Wabash « Mon May 02, 2011 4:19 am
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by Wiley » Mon May 02, 2011 3:30 am

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Marathon great Grete Waitz dies at 57

Associated Press

OSLO, Norway — Grete Waitz had never run a marathon before the...

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Mon May 02, 2011 4:19 am
Oh Canada!

Last post by SoMelo « Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:28 pm
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by Hanna » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:35 pm

Just watched the ice dancing and the Canadian couple danced flawlessly.

Yes, I know, I am not in a position to judge all the jumping and turning and...

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Last post by SoMelo
Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:28 pm
Ugh Canada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by WileyWolverine « Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:03 pm
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by Red » Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:13 pm

Ugh Canada! So far, two Americans got RIPPED off. Ono and the American woman skater. I am sorry the skater from Canada's mother died, however she was...

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Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:03 pm
USA-Canada Womens Hockey For the Gold

Last post by Red « Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:42 am
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by Parrotpaul » Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:26 pm
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Is anyone watching this game? These women play for keeps...hard-hitting, hard skating, and no one is afraid to mix it up. If you aren't watching you...
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Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:42 am
John Shuster, USA curling.

Last post by Parrotpaul « Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:06 am
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by perspixx » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:19 pm

10 days ago, I didn't know who he was. Today, I want him to die. That has to be the worst Olympic performance ever... he missed shot after shot, game...

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