Olympic Cities Then & Now 奧運古址昔今

9 Historic Olympic Cities And What They Look Like Today
Some venues were repurposed and used for years after the games; others were abandoned and fell to disrepair.
1. Lake Placid, New York, 1932 — III Winter Olympic Games
James B. Sheffield Olympic Skating Rink

Then: The 1932 Winter Games’ opening and closing ceremonies, along with speedskating and ice hockey events, were held in the Olympic Skating Park. Seating was constructed along the rink to hold 7,500 spectators.
Now: The skating park was renovated to accommodate the 1980 Olympics. Between both Olympic Games, the rink hosted the local Lake Placid High School football games. The rink is now open for public skating.

Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex

Then: The Intervales Ski-Hill held a capacity of 9,200 spectators. The first ski jump was built in 1917 but was renovated a few times before hosting the 1932 Games.
Now: The original ski jump was demolished and rebuilt before the 1980 Games in Lake Placid. The site is now home to an Olympic training center — the Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex.

2. Los Angeles, California, 1932 — X Summer Olympic Games
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Then: The Coliseum opened in 1923 and was the first stadium to host two Olympic Games (1932 and 1984.) The stadium was home to the opening and closing ceremonies, along with the majority of track & field events for both Olympic Games.
Now: The stadium is one of the most historic venues in the United States, hosting many major sporting events over the years. The Olympic torch is re-lit for the fourth quarter of University of Southern California football games and during present-day Olympic Games.

Grand Olympic Auditorium

Then: The Grand Olympic Auditorium was, at the time, the largest indoor venue at 15,300 seats. The building hosted wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting events throughout the games.
Now: After years of hosting concerts, professional wrestling, and rave parties, it is now home to the Glory Church of Jesus Christ, a Korean-American church, after being purchased in 2005.

3. Berlin, Germany, 1936 — XI Summer Olympic Games
Olympiastadion

Then: Berlin was awarded the 1936 Olympic Summer Games two years before the Nazi regime took control of Germany. The German Olympic Committee built Olympiastadion, a 100,000-plus-seat stadium, that they hoped impress the World.
Now: Since the 1936 Games, Olympiastadion has played host to many events, including three FIFA World Cup events and countless concerts. Olympiastadion went under a multimillion-dollar renovation in preparation for the 2006 World Cup.

Olympic Village outside of Berlin

Then: The Nazi regime was a huge presence throughout the Olympic Village, located in Estal, Germany (15 miles west of Berlin). Athletes were constantly watched over throughout the entire Olympic Games.
Now: The former Olympic Village is now deserted, except Jesse Owen’s dorm room, which has been kept fully intact.

4. Oslo, Norway, 1952 — VI Winter Olympic Games
Bislett Stadion

Then: The 1952 Winter Games marked the first time a Scandinavian country hosted the Winter Games. Bislett Stadion was used for the opening and closing ceremonies, along with speedskating events.
Now: The original stadium, which was voted one of the “top 20 sports venues of the 20th century,” was demolished in 2004 and replaced by New Bislett Stadion. The new stadium was a part of a failed bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics and a current bid for the 2022 Games.

Holmenkollbakken

Then: Constructed in 1892, the ski jumping hill underwent a slew of renovations before the 1952 Games. A crowd in excess of 100,000 cheered on as Norway won the gold medal in ski jumping.
Now: Holmenkollbakken has hosted three World Championships since the 1952 Games. The structure was completely demolished and rebuilt between 2008 and 2010, in preparation for the 2011 World Championships.

5. Sapporo, Japan, 1972 — XI Winter Olympic Games
Mt. Teine Bobsleigh Course

Then: The 1972 Winter Games were the first winter games to be held outside of North America and Europe. The track was built between 1969 and 1972, and it took workers 20 days to create ice on the run that was 5 inches thick. A total of 127 lamps lit the track so competition could take place at night.
Now: The track was dismantled and abandoned after Nagano was awarded the 1998 Winter Games. The original bobsled house is still standing but is empty and ridden with graffiti.

6. Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, 1984 — XIV Winter Olympic Games

Then: The 1984 Winter Games marked the second consecutive Olympics to be held in a communist state. The bobsled track was constructed in 1982 on the Trebević Mountains, which overlooks the city of Sarajevo.
Now: The bobsled track is mostly intact, except it is now home to overgrown foliage and graffiti. The majority of venues from the 1984 Games have been deserted and sprayed with bullet holes from the Bosnian War of the ’90s.

7. Calgary, Canada, 1988 — XV Winter Olympic Games
Paskapoo Ski Hill

Then: The ski hill was a part of the Canada Olympic Park during the 1988 Winter Games. The venue held 35,000 spectators and overlooked the city of Calgary.
Now: Various phases of renovation have been done to the park since the Olympics left town, but the Canada Olympic Park is still actively used during the winter months, along with the summer months for mountain biking and festivals.

8. Athens, Greece, 2004 — XXVIII Summer Olympic Games
Olympic Stadium Spyros Louis

Then: The Olympic Stadium was built in the early ’80s but renovated in preparation for the 2004 Games. These Games marked the first time the Olympics were held in Greece since 1896.
Now: The stadium is one of the few venues from the 2004 Games that is still in use. It’s played host to many major events, including the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final and stadium rock concerts.

Hellinikon Olympic Softball Stadium

Then: Constructed in 2004, the venue held in excess of 4,000 spectators and hosted the entire Olympic softball competition.
Now: Although it is not technically “abandoned,” the stadium has not held a softball game inside since the gold medal final in the 2004 Olympics.

Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre

Then: The stadium was built to hold over 9,000 spectators and hosted all beach volleyball events during the 2004 Games.
Now: Overgrown with grass and sitting empty, the stadium now joins the long list of wasted Olympic venues.

9. Beijing, China, 2008 — XXIX Summer Olympic Games
Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground

Then: The volleyball grounds was one of nine temporary Olympic venues that hosted events, including one main grounds that was surrounded by six training courts on the outside.
Now: Only six years have passed and the grounds have since been left empty. The structure remains intact, but the decorations and banners, which hung from the building, are now torn and falling down.

Beijing National Aquatic Center

Then: Built over a span of three years, the “Water Cube” was spectacle during the 2008 Games. Close to 17,000 spectators watched 25 World Records broken during the events, along with Michael Phelps’ winning a record eight gold medals during the games.
Now: A massive renovation took place after the Olympics left town, turning the inside into a water park. The building and water park have even won awards for innovation and engineering.
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Potato Salad 馬鈴薯沙拉

Potato Salad Recipe

Potato Salad (serves 3)
200g Potato, cut into bite-size pieces (7.1 oz)
50g Carrot, 4mm thick quarter moons (1.8 oz)

¼ tsp Salt
2 pinches of Sugar
½ tsp Vinegar
White Pepper

½ Cucumber (70g/2.5 oz)
30g Ham, 5mm thick (1.1 oz)
50g Onion (1.8 oz)
1 Boiled Egg
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
White Pepper
Salt

Five Places To Visit 五個旅遊好地方

5 trips worthy of taking
介紹五個值得一遊的好地方

不丹-好奇的文化導引
Bhutan-for the curious culture-seeker
Bhutan means “land of the Thunder Dragon”
Don’t miss Taktshang Goemba
One of Bhutan’s most famous monasteries .

瓦爾帕萊索，智利
Valparaiso, Chile
Ride on the funicular railway. Valparaiso’s hills are incredibly steep
and this cliff hugging railway makes it a breeze to get the top

為逃避現實的費爾南多-迪諾羅尼亞，巴西
For the escapist-Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

伊斯坦布爾，土耳其
要帶在您參觀清真寺/宗教聖地時，
覆蓋的地方你的頭被認為是會派上用場的包頭巾。
For the city-slicker-Istanbul, Turkey
Dust off your old pashmina, it’ll come in handy
when visiting mosques/religious sites
where covering your head is expected.

冒險家-冰島
泡藍色潟湖的溫泉。
For the adventurer-Iceland
Soak in the thermal waters at the Blue Lagoon.

Shirley Temple 秀麗添波

Shirley Temple, Iconic Child Star, Dies at 85

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St Francis of Assisi 阿西西的聖弗朗西斯

St Francis of Assisi
阿西西的聖弗朗西斯

Happy Valentine's Day 情人節快樂

Happy Valentine's Day
情人節快樂

Clouds Are Deep, Feeling Is Also Deep 雲深情也深

Teresa Teng -Clouds Are Deep, Feeling Is Also Deep
鄧麗君-雲深情也深

輕輕問一聲 悄悄寄白雲
思念的人兒 別來可無恙

輕輕說一聲 悄悄告訴你
門前的小樹 都已成綠蔭

雲深遮遠樹 愛心更無邊
默默地祝福 早日能相逢

I gently ask, ask the white clouds
The one I miss Is he ok?

I gently say, quitely tell you.
the little tree in front of the door has grown up.

The clouds are deep, cover the trees on the mountain,
My love is also deep and boundless.
I silently bless bless that we can meet earlier.

Pizza Box Reuse 披薩盒再用

Pizza Box Turns into Plates & Storage Unit

The top of the GreenBox breaks down into convenient serving plates, eliminating the need for disposable plates. The bottom of the 'GreenBox' converts easily into a handy storage container, eliminating the need for plastic wrap, tin foil or plastic bags.

A Magnet Inside A Copper Tube 銅管內磁鐵

What Happens When You Drop A Magnet Inside A Copper Tube
 磁鐵在銅管內的效應

Changing Batteries 更換電池

老奶奶的兒子因生活忙碌，所以讓她一個人孤孤單單在家過日子。一天，兒子寄了一個包裹給她，那是一個--機--器--人？來自馬來西亞的感人動漫！