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The Olympics

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The quietest day I can remember at work for a long time. The sport has chased the readers away I enjoyed the opening ceremony to the London Olympics. Here are a few of my highlights Kenneth Brannagh, as Isobard Kingdom Brunel, was  quite appropiate when one recalls Ulster's industrial past. Nice to see a horse drawn bus. A pair of Horse drawn buses. Very London, I cannot remember the last time I saw one and than two turn up at once! Its odd, that Ireland is represented by Danny Boy but Scotland by Flower of Scotland, which is actually a ``rebel'' song of sorts. The Bond, and Bean Cameo's were great. I am not especially a fan of Mr Bean, however Atkison, earns his money. My only regret was Amy and the Doctor did not make an appearance. I did see Faulty Towers... and Monty Python. Hungrary had the prettiest female atheltes.  With a honourable mention going to Austria, I was suprised Mexico, were cheered so loudly. No disrespect but they are a long way fro