First Steps to Athens by Jones Are Slow Ones

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Botched Relay Leaves Jones 0-For-Athens
(AP)

Botched Relay Leaves Jones 0-For-Athens
(AP) 08/27/2004 05:24 PM
AP - A botched relay handoff doomed Marion Jones' chances of winning even a single medal at the Athens Olympics, a disastrous ending to her summer of turmoil and disappointment. Hoping to win a pair of golds Friday, Jones was shut out instead. An hour after she finished fifth in the long jump, Jones was unable to make the handoff in the 400-meter relay when Lauryn Williams left too early.

Athens Olympics steps up cybersecurity

Athens Olympics steps up cybersecurity 07/16/2004 03:29 PM
Boston Globe Jul 16 2004 8:09PM GMT

Shark Tank: Let it slow, let it slow,
let it slow

Shark Tank: Let it slow, let it slow,
let it slow 12/25/2003 12:48 AM
It's the height of the holiday shopping season, and this pilot fish is hitting a big computer and electronics store to stuff his stockings. Then comes time for him to check out.

Two Steps Foward, Two Steps Back: Bob's
Predictions for 2004

Two Steps Foward, Two Steps Back: Bob's
Predictions for 2004 01/03/2004 08:17 AM

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Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back

Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back 01/05/2004 09:12 PM

All about Athens

All about Athens 07/28/2004 06:10 AM
USA Today Jul 28 2004 9:58AM GMT

Athens Gets Experimental

Athens Gets Experimental 12/30/2003 02:56 PM
The University of Georgia is entering a new phase of its WAGZone experiment: A year ago, the university and the Athens Clarke County government launched a Wi-Fi zone that covers 20 blocks of downtown. Since then, students have built 40 proof-of-concept projects that use the network. Now, the university has launched the Mobile Media Consortium as an academic-industry partnership to spur the development of technologies that use the network that can improve quality of life. Initial industry partners include HP, XcellNet, Air2Web, and ExecuTrain. The consortium hopes to add five more partners....

The serious buzz in Athens

The serious buzz in Athens 08/27/2004 05:36 PM
American sprinters are booed. Greek runner Fania Halkia comes out of nowhere to win the 400-meter hurdles. Don't look now -- but doping scandals are beginning to color the Games.

Branded Athens

Branded Athens 08/12/2004 11:39 AM
An overview of Athens' branded olympic experience. Considering how many brand geeks we've got, I thought this link to a style overview from the Athens Olympic Committee would be of some interest.

First look at Athens 2004

First look at Athens 2004 07/27/2004 12:32 PM
USA Today Jul 27 2004 5:07PM GMT

The Stuff of Athens

The Stuff of Athens 08/30/2004 06:52 AM
New tech-powered gear brings out the Olympic athlete in all of us.

Athens set for Paralympics

Athens set for Paralympics 09/17/2004 06:33 AM
Greece hosts its second major sporting spectacle of the summer when the 12th Paralympics start on Friday.

Athens 'ready' for Olympics

Athens 'ready' for Olympics 05/11/2004 03:01 PM
Athens will be given the green light by the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, the BBC learns.

Athens poised for Games

Athens poised for Games 08/12/2004 11:53 PM
Excitement builds and security is tight in Athens as the city counts down to the start of the 28th Olympic Games.

Securing the gold in Athens

Securing the gold in Athens 08/13/2004 06:56 AM
Despite age-old Olympic truce known as the ekecheiria, or "holding of hands," security experts aren't taking any chances.

Marathon: Morris set for Athens

Marathon: Morris set for Athens 04/19/2004 05:40 AM
Marathon runner Tracey Morris is expected to have her Athens Olympic spot confirmed on Monday.

Olympic security in Athens

Olympic security in Athens 08/12/2004 12:57 AM
News.bbc.co.uk - Wed Aug 11, 07:33 am GMT

IT on track for Athens Olympics

IT on track for Athens Olympics 12/02/2003 08:42 AM
Computer Weekly Dec 2 2003 8:03AM ET

Athletics starts in Athens

Athletics starts in Athens 08/20/2004 01:04 AM
Latest updates as Denise Lewis prepares her bid for heptathlon gold.

Athens and Twin Valley

Athens and Twin Valley 08/19/2004 02:07 AM
At Lauren’s Mom’s farm in eastern Saskatchewan, someone turned on the tube to show the great capture with the new antenna, and there were the Olympic opening ceremonies. “People Of Earth” began Mr. Rogge, and you know, that’s who he was talking to, more or less, which is worth something. We ended up watching quite a bit of Olympic TV then on August 15th went to the Twin Valley Riding Club Rodeo southwest of Esterhazy, so the farm visit was quite sports-intensive. Herewith Olympic remarks and rodeo pics...

"I'll link to the Athens Olympics site
however I see fit, Thanks"

"I'll link to the Athens Olympics site
however I see fit, Thanks" 08/16/2004 02:36 PM

Workers in peril at Athens sites

Workers in peril at Athens sites 07/23/2004 11:06 AM
A BBC reporter finds evidence of poor safety standards at construction sites for the Athens Olympics.

And the Unexpected Olympics Winner
Is...Athens

And the Unexpected Olympics Winner
Is...Athens 08/30/2004 03:11 AM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 30 2004 7:44AM GMT

Athens tests Olympic security

Athens tests Olympic security 02/10/2004 02:55 AM
Greece stages a huge anti-terrorist exercise in preparation for the summer Olympics in Athens.

The Clock Is Ticking and Athens Is Ready

The Clock Is Ticking and Athens Is Ready 08/12/2004 05:43 AM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 12 2004 10:31AM GMT

Harrison Ineligible for Athens Olympics
(AP)

Harrison Ineligible for Athens Olympics
(AP) 08/02/2004 06:43 PM
AP - Calvin Harrison has been suspended for two years for a second doping violation, knocking the sprinter off the U.S. team for the Athens Olympics and likely forcing the United States to forfeit a relay gold medal from last year's world championships.

In Athens, It's Safety at All Costs
(washingtonpost.com)

In Athens, It's Safety at All Costs
(washingtonpost.com) 08/11/2004 10:42 PM
washingtonpost.com - ATHENS, Aug. 11 -- Two days before the 2004 Olympics begin, about 70,000 Greek security forces are patrolling Athens and competition venues scattered around the country, while 1,000 security cameras and a couple of blimps are keeping an electronic eye on the proceedings. Greek fighter planes and NATO surveillance aircraft are guarding the skies. Patriot missile batteries have been installed to confront potential terrorist threats from above.

Athens 2004 Hyperlinking Policy

Athens 2004 Hyperlinking Policy 09/07/2004 11:52 PM

Hyperlink Policy: I stumbled across this, the official hyperlink policy for the Athens 2004 Olympic Site. (I found this from one of our readers' sites, but I don't remember which one, sorry...)

For your protection and ours we have established a procedure for parties wishing to introduce a link to the ATHENS 2004 website on their site.

Oh, it's for MY protection? Well, then, lead on my great protector...

Use the term ATHENS 2004 only, and no other term as the text referent

So that's the key to effective Google-bombing: threaten people to use the text you like.

Send a request letter to the Internet Department stating: Short description of site, Reason for linking, Unique URL containing the link, Publishing period, Contact point

Once the request has been mailed, interested parties can proceed to include the link and will only receive a response if ATHENS 2004 does not accept the link.

So I send a letter, and wait to hear if you don't like my link? Huh. Well, this may not be an original form of protest, but I think this policy is stupid so I will flaunt my utter disrega rd of it wit h this flagrant hyperlinking. How disrespectful! How dare I?!

Just for good measure, I'll light the fuse on a Google-bomb: stupid hyperlinking policy. I encourage everyone to do the same.

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Crowds Welcome Olympic Flame Into Athens
(AP)

Crowds Welcome Olympic Flame Into Athens
(AP) 08/11/2004 11:58 AM
AP - The Olympic flame was welcomed Wednesday into Athens by cheering children and brass bands after a global journey, even as several top athletes said they won't be making the trip — including six-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams.

Athens installs Patriot missiles

Athens installs Patriot missiles 07/27/2004 03:00 PM
Anti-aircraft missiles are in position as Greece launches its massive security operation for the August Olympics.

O'Connor must return Athens gold

O'Connor must return Athens gold 03/27/2005 11:41 PM
Cian O'Connor is told to give back his Olympic gold following a hearing into doping allegations.

Athens torch starts journey

Athens torch starts journey 06/03/2004 11:11 PM
The Olympic torch begins its round-the-world journey to Athens in Australia.

Gateway Wires Athens for U.S. Athletes

Gateway Wires Athens for U.S. Athletes 07/24/2004 09:35 AM
Computer maker Gateway Inc. this year is continuing the sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic team that it began in 1999, not only at the Athens games but over the months leading to the event as well.

NBC Aims For Stability Through
Redundancy In Athens

NBC Aims For Stability Through
Redundancy In Athens 07/17/2004 06:05 PM

Athens High-Tech Security

Athens High-Tech Security 08/14/2004 06:19 AM

Colossal surveillance network shields Olympics: Here's a fascinating article on the stunning level of technical surveillance and security in Athens during the Olympics.

This network collects and processes images and audio from more than 1,000 high-resolution and infrared cameras installed at different venues and on street corners. Calls made from mobile and landline phones in the area will be recorded and processed by the system.

Using software provided by UK company Autonomy, conversations can be converted into text and scanned for phrases that could be linked to terrorist activity.

[...] other undisclosed measures are undoubtedly in place, such as face recognition from video footage.

I was interesting to see Autonomy in there. At a previous job, I investigated their Bayesian search technology for an intranet. Via Boing Boing.

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Athens 2004 Olympic Games

Athens 2004 Olympic Games 08/13/2004 10:42 AM
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Full marks to Athens games

Full marks to Athens games 08/30/2004 03:14 AM
The Greek capital allayed all fears of a city not ready for the 28th Olympiad.

Police Station Is Hit by Bombs in Athens

Police Station Is Hit by Bombs in Athens 05/05/2004 03:44 PM
Three time bombs caused serious damage and cast a pall over security just 100 days before the Olympics are due to start.

Athens 2004 settles for the silver

Athens 2004 settles for the silver 07/16/2004 04:54 AM
BBC Jul 16 2004 9:35AM GMT
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