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CoolHand writes:
"Sci-Tech Today talks about the role of technology in the Olympics from a unique perspective:
Every advance in the ever-accelerating juggernaut of sports technology threatens to widen the divide between Olympic haves and have-nots. Well-sponsored teams and rich governments pay top-end scientists and engineers to shape their skis, perfect their skates, tighten their suits, measure their gravitational pull.
I'm no luddite, but this seems to make these sports more about who can afford the best tech, and less about the true spirit of the games: bringing the best athletes from all countries together to compete. How can it be about the athletes, when some of the best athletes may never win due to lack of funding/tech?"
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Hey, wait a minute!! I want a divorce!! ... you're not Clint Eastwood!!
(Score: 5, Funny) by Vanderhoth on Tuesday February 18 2014, @08:07PM
Here's your jockstrap, I'll need it back for the 1:30 game.
Sorry I know what you meant, but couldn't resist a little fun.
"Now we know", "And knowing is half the battle". -G.I. Joooooe
(Score: 3, Informative) by combatserver on Tuesday February 18 2014, @11:50PM
"Here's your jockstrap..."
It was a little simpler than that.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37 /Stamp_of_Greece._1896_Olympic_Games._2l.jpg [wikimedia.org]
It wasn't until the Victorian era that they even wore clothes--it was an unnecessary hindrance (at least in the armpit-wrestling category).
I hope I can change this later...