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Exclusive Video of the San Francisco Olympic Torch Relay
Given the hype and build up and worry surrounding the North American leg of the Olympic torch run yesterday, from what I saw among the throngs posed at the finish line, I think the city and spectators succeeded in giving both spectacle and ceremony, as well as forum for all to express their opinions. Check out these scenes from all along the relay route, and see if you agree. There was however, a certain amount of dodge and duck, a heavy dose of subterfuge with the torch route, but perhaps the dash of confusion kept tempers at bay and diffused tensions just enough to keep the discourse alive.Exclusive Photos of Olympic Torch Demonstrations and Relay!
I just got back from the Olympic torch madness in San Francisco. Human rights and pro-China activists showed up. Video of the torch, and other CitizenSugar coverage, will follow tomorrow.
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Protesters Disrupt Olympic Torch Ceremony in London
The Olympic torch is coming to North America this week, but not before making a hectic stop in London. Yesterday, 80 English athletes, celebrities, and other respected citizens relayed the torch — and the scene was chaotic. 2,000 police officers lined the snowy route populated with pro-Tibet protesters as well as flag waving China supporters.
Track the Olympic Torch Around the Globe
Yes, the well-fed geniuses over at Google have made our lives that much easier yet again with their Olympic torch-tracking map! Ever since the torch landed here in San Francisco and with all the insanity that ensued, I've become addicted to tracking the frickin' torch. .
Quiz Nation — A History of Olympic Protests
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I'm out watching the Olympic torch run in San Francisco right now! While I get the real story for you, check out a little history of the games in question. China isn't the first country to host Olympics under a shadow of protests.
IOC Considers Calling Off Olympic Torch Relay
Following flame-dousing protests yesterday in Paris, the International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said he was "deeply saddened" by the protests and will decide by Friday whether the torch race will continue.
The flame has just landed in San Francisco, ahead of the only US-leg of the race to be held tomorrow. (Liberty and I will be there!
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