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8/8/08

Aug 10, 2008 News

In addition to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics two days ago, two new lives were brought into the world.  Hailey Jo Hauer and Xander Jace Riniker were born on 8/8/08 at 8:08 AM, both weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces.  It’s amazing enough that one baby is born at that day, time, and weight… but two babies?  Now that’s a crazy coincidence.  If I was the parent of either child, I’d only let them start celebrating their birthday after the clock hits 8:08 AM, just for fun.  What if these babies are destined to be soulm8s?  Ha-ha-ha.

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Speaking of the Olympics, that opening ceremony was spectacular.  My favorite moments were the group 2,008 people performing Tai Chi and the man “running” around the top of the stadium to complete the lighting of the Olympic torch.  Team USA was looking fresh.  The Germans pre-gamed.  And George Bush is something else.  I’ll let the pictures do the talking.

In case you were wondering about that last picture, here’s the official caption:

U.S. President George W. Bush playfully pats the back of U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball team player Misty May-Treanor (L) at her invitation while visiting the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Grounds at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, August 9, 2008. Team mate Kerri Walsh (R) watches.

Yahoo! had to make a clarification to editors so that there were no misunderstandings.  President Bush represents America well.  Anyways, I’m glad the Olympics  and football are finally here.  I was getting tired of seeing baseball highlights on TV.  The main coverage I’ll be keeping track of is USA basketball, but occasionally I run by events that I didn’t know were olympic sports e.g. badminton.  Synchronized swimming is interesting, too.  I can’t wait for table tennis, though.  Let the games begin.

What was your favorite part of the opening ceremony? Which events are you covering? If you catch anything interesting, let me know here.  (P.S. Those who comment may be rewarded.)