zennie2005.blogspot.com — Last Friday’s Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing Olympics Stadium was without a doubt the greatest event of its kind in the history of the Olympic Games. It was China’s “coming out” party, and the organizers 0 million was well-spent. The results showed in China Olympian Li Ning’s levitating speed-skater style “walk” around Olympic Stadium and his lighting of a giant torch, which in turn caused what had to be the largest fireworks display in the history of the Olympic Games, if not the World. A spectacle that looked tremendous, and even animated, and that’s because it was. The organizers of the event admitted that computer graphics were used to “replace” the actual fireworks images because the fear was that the “haze” — read: smog — was so bad that a great camera shot of the pyrotechnics would have not been possible. Still, it was controversial because it took away from the overall historic effort and also took the wind out of the sails of the China Olympics, and sadly. I write that because regardless of that country’s problems, we’re all fans of the Olympics and want to see it go well. Period. But what was done reminded me of the movie “Wag The Dog”. That flick, which starred Robert De Nero and Dustin Hoffman, was about a war that was staged on a television set and never happened at all. With China’s actions, we’re a massive step closer to that possible occurence. China not only faked the fireworks, but the singer employed in the Opening …
OFFICIAL/ORIGINAL VIDEO | The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games begin on February 12th on CTV. Visit CTVOLYMPICS.ca for more information and purchase “I Believe” by Nikki Yanofsky on itunes or at stores today! Video name: Journey to Vancouver Music: “I Believe” by Nikki Yanofsky and associated recording studios/artists Written by: Stephan Moccio and Alan Frew Video created/arranged by: vancouverite1989 The video editor acknowledges that copyright infringement laws have been broken, and if requested this video will be taken down. However, this video and song has captured the hearts of tens of thousands of Canadians - please reconsider. 45000-kms…12000 torchbearers. This video captures the images of the torch relay up to its last few days right at the BC-Alberta border. With Glowing Hearts! There comes a moment, when my heart must stand alone On this lonely path Ive chosen, like a house thats not a home sometimes when I feel Ive had enough and I feel like giving up you willed me to be all I can be now nothing can stop me I believe in the power that comes From a world brought together as one I believe together well find I believe in the power of you and I This is the moment we have dreamed of all our lives Well be the change we wish from others Well stand tall for what its right And in my hearts therell be no doubt The arms of the world will come reaching out And embrace me to be all I can be Now nothing can stop me I believe in the power that comes From a world …
Nikki Yanofsky sings ctv’s Olympic song “I Believe” Words and music by Alan Frew and Stephan Moccio. I do not own this video and is intended for entertainment purposes only. Property of the International Olympic Committee.
Chris Wheeler hits the slopes at Shames Mountain Ski Resort in Terrace, British Columbia during Day 95 of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. He indulges in a “Sneaky Pete” during apres ski before journeying into Terrace to see the afternoon celebrations. Situated on the Skeena River in Northern British Columbia, Terrace offers world class fishing opportunities in addition to many other year-round outdoor activities. www.hellobc.com
The 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay has begun with a ceremony at Olympia in Greece - it will eventually end in Vancouver after 106 days. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com
With all eyes focused on the Olympics in China, Tibetans and supporters worldwide are protesting the Chinese government’s use of the Olympics as a political tool to legitimize its illegal occupation of Tibet. Digital Dharma Films presents this short video “Time to Know the Truth” calling China into account and calling upon rational people everywhere to stand up for our brothers and sisters in Tibet.
and the Lighting of the Cauldron by Muhammad Ali hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg to the music of Beetoven’s “Ode to Joy”. Athletes hand-off include: Al Oerter, Evander Holyfield, Voula Patoulidou, & Janet Evans. Others include Shaquille O’Neal & Michael Johnson. July 20th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA I recommend viewing Janet Evans’ video speech under her website on being a champion where she talks about this moment. www.janetevans.com Click on “Speaking” then “Video Preview” at lower right …