Saturday, June 16, 2012

#Olympic Torch is made of aluminum alloy skin, perforated by 8,000 circles representing the 8,000 torchbearers who will carry the flame


Andy Stuart

Jun 12, 2012  -  Public
2012 London Olympics Relay Torch
The Olympic Torch is made of aluminum alloy skin, perforated by 8,000 circles representing the 8,000 torchbearers who will carry the flame,  The circles also help ensure heat is quickly dissipated, without being conducted down the handle, and providing extra grip.  The triangular-shaped torch represents:
The three Olympic values - respect, excellence and friendship
The...
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Lord ParkerJun 13, 2012
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Great shot +Andy Stuart, you got the flame nicely. My images are all on lord-Parker.co.uk

Stacy Morgan TaylorJun 14, 2012
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Wonderful shot, Andy! Nice explanation breakdown by Mike Smith


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Google

Jun 7, 2012  -  Public
We're crazy about the Olympics here at Google, so we're excited about this circle of Google+ pages related to the 2012 Olympics in London that +Google UK has put together. Follow for ongoing updates and stay tuned for more as we get closer to the games...
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Today marks #50daystogo until #london2012 #olympics , so here's a shared circle of +pages from +The Olympic Games +London 2012 +Team GB +Australian Olympic Team +Kenya Olympics and +Team USA.  We'll add more pages from the different countries as they join.
Who do you want to see win #gold in London?
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George MissitaJun 11, 2012
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keep your dirty talk to your self

carol kocejaJun 12, 2012
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George , I agree!  I want the one who really deserves it, no matter where they are from, I wish they could win by  a " cheering meter"!!!
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Rod McBride

6:57 PM  -  Public
IOC begins Olympics tickets probe »
The International Olympic Committee begins an investigation into claims that Olympics officials and agents breached rules on London 2012 ticket sales.
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Robby Ball

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Tuesday: #Olympics Iron Age settlement unearthed at the London 2012 Olympics site »
Iron Age settlement unearthed at London Olympics site. Four skeletons buried in an Iron Age settlement have been unearthed by archaeologists exploring the London 2012 Olympics site. They were found in...
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Robby Ball

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Jun13: Chetri to lead #India in #Olympics, Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead a 16-member Indian hockey team »
Hey did you know that, Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead a 16-member Indian hockey team in the London 2012 Olympic Games. To know more read on. Chetri to lead India in Olympics | ESPNSTAR.com ». Goal...
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Robby Ball

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Thursday: # Olympics Opening ceremony details revealed Stadium "will be transformed into Britain's countryside" »
I'm sure the opening and closing ceremonies are the most watched parts of the Olympics which in my mind speaks for itself. But I have a few questions before I enter this wonderland. 1. What do nurses ...
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London 2012 Olympics Time Lapse of Olympic Stadium and All Arenas Global News 

SBARTSTV Rare Global News Video London 2012 Olympics Time Lapse of Olympic Stadium and All Arenas Global News

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BBC News

Jun 14, 2012  -  Public
See how the London Olympics site is shaping up, including the opening ceremony set, with these stunning aerial shots by photographer Jason Hawkes.
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Margaret FarmiloeJun 14, 2012
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+Lana norman i'm in the opening and closing ceremonies too they're going to be amazing!

David KnowlesYesterday 3:07 AM (edited)
From those pictures, I think we should have spent some money putting the railway and road in a tunnel. The orbit would look better if it was taller. The stadium let down the site as well, may be it will look better once the wrap is added.

I got a  friend who is doing something with BMXs, I presume it BMX anyway, he will not tell me what exactly he doing. 
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Robby Ball

Jun 12, 2012  -  
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Tuesday: Chetri to lead #India in #Olympics, Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead a 16-member Indian hockey team »
Hey did you know that, Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead a 16-member Indian hockey team in the London 2012 Olympic Games. To know more read on. Chetri to lead India in Olympics | ESPNSTAR.com ». Goal...
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