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Algae Attacks China!

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The Beijing Olympics face yet another hurdle on their way to hosting the worlds premiere sporting event. In the recent months leading up to the games the Chinese have endured a woeful series fatal earthquakes and landslides. The traditional torch relay sparked a global barrage international protests and ridicule all of which was televised and uploaded to every corner of the world, physical or otherwise. The Chinese sustained these sorrowful and humiliating events whilst mustering up the will and already strained resources to build an intricate infrastructure to accommodate the Games. Comparatively, a little algae would be a piece of cake. Fate, it seems, wasn't interested in taking it easy, and so the Chinese are now dealing with a massive amount of green algae that is burgeoning at cruel increments. The oversize bloom of the sea-faring organism is a source of fear to Olympic sailing teams who may face unfamiliar conditions that are considered unfavorable. The algae effect on boats is simple, the more algae the slower the boat. So for sailors who have spent their lifetimes training for this one competition the green blob is not a welcome challenge.
To combat the algae Chinese citizens have dutifully answered the call to duty that would surely be lost without them. In this selfless act it is impossible to dismiss their steadfast determination that truly embodies the spirit of the Olympic Games. Civilian algae-fighters armed solely with their pride and plastic sacs have started extracting the green mass. Some working one handful at a time. Some athletes and coaches are still concerned that these efforts, however admirable, will fail to clear the 19 square miles of water needed for the competition. Chinese officials on the other hand have promised an algae-free race. Perhaps the most compelling competition then is not between countries or people. Indeed this battle is just The Olympic Spirit against all odds.
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2 responses // Algae Attacks China!

  • Here is one man doing his part. This story is so fascinating.
    AROC
  • Wow, that is such a crazy story. Goes to show that the earth does know how to take care of herself and we better watch out.
    HellaDelicious

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