The Olympics totally suck
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In addition to Cory noting the unprecedented brand whoring of the Olympics this year... Arthur pointed out that there is extensive media whoring as well. And no one's immune! Not even my local NPR station (KALW) which put this notice up:
PLEASE NOTE: KALW regrets to inform our online listeners that all BBC programming and CBC's "As it Happens" will be suspended during the Athens Olympic Games (August 13-29th) due to internet streaming restrictions imposed by the International Olympic Committee. We apologize for any inconvenience.