Starting with the earth-shattering opening ceremonies, this year's Summer Olympics have been an incredible ride. Aside from all the (understandable) buzz surrounding Michael Phelps and the rough start that the U.S. gymnastics team is having: there's already been a lot of excitement. My girlfriend and I found ourselves engrossed in a live broadcast of the Women's Road cycling competition over the internet in the "wee-hours" of Sunday morning. Before watching this event, I didn't think it would be possible to be sucked into watching such a marathon to the finish. Another pleasant surprise: how many events have been aired live during prime-time (in US Pacific Standard Time ... whereas, folks on the east coast aren't so fortunate). Of course, we can't forgot all the cool new architecture (such as the gem shown here: known as the Water Cube).Correction (8/18): Kudos to those who caught on to the fine-print of NBC's rather deceptive "LIVE" indicator. It appears that us on the West Coast are viewing "LIVE" broadcasts that are actually three hours old. It took a few spoilers over the radio before I figured this one out.
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