The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion - Page 6

Hom3r · 28-07-2012, 22:50

My satnav stopped working near Bristol a few years back, I don't know why.

Military GPS has anti jamming tech.

Tezcatlipoca · 28-07-2012, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Damien

Should Danny Boyle get a knighthood? It's not often we host such an event as last night, millions upon millions saw as stage the Opening Ceremony and on 1/4th of the budget of China's opening ceremony he did us proud.

I think so, for this and for "services to British film".

Hell, if Gary Barlow can have an OBE I think Danny Boyle should have a Kighthood!

gazzae · 28-07-2012, 23:03

"So Blofeld, you are going to use this GPS jamming technology to bring London to a grinding standstill?"
"No Mr. Bond, I'm going to prevent BBC viewers from seeing the road race timings! **evil laugh**"

**Maggy** · 28-07-2012, 23:14

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Originally Posted by mertle

knowing us tickets still in the post. Either that or London transport system caused the issue.

Either way theres very angry mob at locog.

On the cycling they also getting blamed.

blame game according to OBs its locog fault that it was there responsibilty for GPS timing.

That they was not providing the information to comentators.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012...rvices-cycling

Just hope whoever it was OBS or locog they get there act together get these GPS sorted.

Now as side note GPS was also faulty in tour de france timings often jumped and spiked. Althogh in past years there acuracy was bit iffy they become more more reliable as technology advanced.

Wonder if there GPS jamming going off as sabatage.

Take a deep breath.

It's not the end of the world..Why not accept that not everything in life goes the way you want it to and sometimes that's the way things are..otherwise you will have a stroke with the continual stress.You are certainly stressing me out and I couldn't care less about the road cycling because I find it boring as a spectator sport.I'd rather watch the velodrome efforts..

danielf · 28-07-2012, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

Take a deep breath.

It's not the end of the world..Why not accept that not everything in life goes the way you want it to and sometimes that's the way things are..otherwise you will have a stroke with the continual stress.You are certainly stressing me out and I couldn't care less about the road cycling because I find it boring as a spectator sport.I'd rather watch the velodrome efforts..

What a load of rubbish. Just because you don't like to watch it it's not a big deal? It was a major issue, and something that needs addressing ahead of tomorrow's ladies' road race. It's not acceptable.

**Damien** · 28-07-2012, 23:23

Surprised the NHS section seems to have been the most controversial aspect of the ceremony. Really? I think some have underestimated the degree to which the NHS is still widely respected amongst the population. It has problems of courses but understandable and justified criticism of the NHS shouldn't be confused with a dislike of the NHS itself.

TheDaddy · 29-07-2012, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Damien

Should Danny Boyle get a knighthood? It's not often we host such an event as last night, millions upon millions saw as stage the Opening Ceremony and on 1/4th of the budget of China's opening ceremony he did us proud.

He has already turned one down iirc

**Maggy** · 29-07-2012, 11:45

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Originally Posted by danielf

What a load of rubbish. Just because you don't like to watch it it's not a big deal? It was a major issue, and something that needs addressing ahead of tomorrow's ladies' road race. It's not acceptable.

I wonder if mertle actually bothered to complain to the BBC?Did you?

---------- Post added at 10:45 ---------- Previous post was at 10:42 ----------

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18983558

Something to amuse..and you can make some input of your own about what visitors to the UK,GB,Wales,NI and Scotland might need to know during the Olympics.

Loved the section on Nationality..

danielf · 29-07-2012, 12:23

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

I wonder if mertle actually bothered to complain to the BBC?Did you?

If you'd read this thread, in particular the quoted text in post #64, you'd have known that the BBC were quite aware it wasn't good enough.

Or you could have a read here or here

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London 2012 Olympics: BBC complain over Cycling road race statistics from the Olympic Broadcasting Service
The Olympic Broadcasting Service came under severe criticism on Saturday night after a lack of timing graphics – notably the time gap between the leaders and the chasing peloton – came close to spoiling one of the most exciting finales in recent Olympic road racing history.

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Fury at BBC fiasco during men's road race with commentary team left in the dark

BBC bosses were caught up in a row with Olympic Broadcast Services, who provide the feed for their television pictures and event information, following the shambolic coverage of Great Britain’s failed attempt to win gold in the men’s cycle road race.

Are the national press just a bunch of moaners for being interested in something you don't like to watch as well?

mertle · 29-07-2012, 12:47

thanks danielf what maggy fails to understand this info critical to watching the spectacle. Its like watch tennis not given the scores.

Cap it they did not show the bronze finish very well.

Incidently new issue India going ape aparantly.

Some women who they dont know not part indian olympic team.

Not sure even if she locog stood next to flag hogging limelight got trunkated coverage.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-19035583

Maybe we should do rendition of madona's whose that girl.

I hope all these problems ironed out.

Russ · 29-07-2012, 12:59

I can't believe how touchy some countries are being. First the Koreans about the flag mix-up. Now the Indians are demanding an apology. Some people really need to calm down.

Stuart · 29-07-2012, 13:04

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Originally Posted by mertle

you will be suprised there devices for sale now all over the web there chinese GPS jammer hugh,

On how to jam them public GPS miltary safe as long they code protected they wont falsify position or shut down.

The Jammers wouldn't be affected by the GPS transmissions being encoded. They just flood a range of frequencies with interference.

carlwaring · 29-07-2012, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Russ

I can't believe how touchy some countries are being. First the Koreans about the flag mix-up. Now the Indians are demanding an apology. Some people really need to calm down.

The Korean thing I can actually understand then being annoyed about, but this latest Indian thing (at least, the "time on screen" bit) is a load of nonsense. I can understand their problem with the unknown lady though.

danielf · 29-07-2012, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Russ

I can't believe how touchy some countries are being. First the Koreans about the flag mix-up. Now the Indians are demanding an apology. Some people really need to calm down.

So the North Koreans have no right to be upset about the flag of their arch enemy being shown? The Indians should be happy to have their party gate crashed? Presumably, the Irish should be content when the Union Flag is flown next to their name as well?

29-07-2012, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Russ

I can't believe how touchy some countries are being. First the Koreans about the flag mix-up. Now the Indians are demanding an apology. Some people really need to calm down.

Don't you think it a tad unnerving that an apparent total stranger can latch onto a team with such ease ,especially considering all the problems with security ?