I am not exactly into things today...

So mostly a few random Olympics links for your perusal:

1. Over at the AV Club, Ryan McGee takes on NBC's problematic coverage of the Olympics. McGee is particularly good at discussing the broadcast versus streaming options, and NBC's dilemma.

2. Weightlifter Zoe Smith explains to various people that she's not actually doing weightlifting to become attractive to men.

3. Never let a lack of boats stop you from rowing at the Olympics.

4. This Polish player plays table tennis without a right forearm, and is really good (link may not work outside the United States, or inside either; try Googling Natalia Partyka.) She will also be competing at the Paraolympics.

5. Eight badminton players suspended for trying the strategy of throwing games. Spectators are not getting a refund.

Possibly more later if I reach a coherent state.

Everybody say hi to Tropical Depression Five!

And now, for my other summer obsession: Say hello to Tropical Depression Five, which will probably be strengthening into a tropical storm later this evening or tomorrow.