brasilolimpico 31 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Government dismisses chief of protocol of the Olympics . A week before the start of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to dismiss the chief of protocol, Ambassador Fernando Igreja, responsible for all the organization of the reception of heads of state of Rio 2016, for political reasons. According to sources consulted by Reuters, the ambassador was out of office to be seen as linked to the government of President Dilma Rousseff away, since it was the Foreign Ministry's ceremonial head for three and a half years and has clear sympathy for the previous government. The order was given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Serra, and Igreja was informed directly by the minister's office chief, Ambassador Julio Bitelli. However, a source heard on condition of anonymity revealed to Reuters that the decision left the Planalto Palace, coming from a minister of the senior. Church was not informed of the reasons for his departure. However, the same source says that the Igreja fell into the Presidential decision to withdraw from leadership positions anyone who shows sympathy by the previous government. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1899 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 I guess this is where I stop opening and looking at this thread - some of us really do want some surprises come this Friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 And looks like we have our first organization problem with the Opening Ceremony. Long lines to enter the stadium when the Pre-Show already began Also I think i'll be posting pics with the Spoiler tag from now on in order to avoid pissing certain people at this board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Someone's trying to transmit the rehearsal via Periscope. Enter at your own risk. If you dont want spoilers avoid clicking this https://www.periscope.tv/w/1MnGnyalwLBKO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustralianFan 49 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 4 hours ago, neneu10 said: In this photo the central panel of the big white semi-circular backdrop behind the favelas seems not to have rejoined as a visibly tight seal. There seems some separation at the vertical two joins. This is the central panel expected to be lowered to allow the Cauldrn to travel outward on the overhead tracks if that's where the Cauldron actually is (?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 https://www.periscope.tv/w/1ZkJzpyblPqKv 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 The periscope link is being very laggy, but... Apparently, Ban Ki Moon recorded a video message for the Opening Ceremony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baron-pierreIV 1690 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 C'mon, guys, keep'em coming. Mantenha as fotos chegando! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Apparently, the announcer will be the same guy. The order of the languages are french, english and portuguese. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neneu10 327 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 https://instagram.frao1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t51.2885-15/e35/13694576_1030978150289761_99870401_n.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 People, please try using the spoiler tags from now on until friday. Lets not ruin the surprise for those who want to avoid pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 One minute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 https://www.periscope.tv/w/1lPJqAymdBPJb Periscope is back. Enter at your own risk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustralianFan 49 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 its gone very quiet... its early morning here in Melbourne, 07:26am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Its three different announcers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 They are playing the anthem right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerAA 9 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 6 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1lPJqAymdBPJb Periscope is back. Enter at your own Just now, intoronto said: Its three different announcers. That's better. One person would be weird. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerAA 9 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 1 minute ago, Ikarus360 said: They are playing the anthem right now. You can watch the link? Does not work on my phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 591 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Lots of projections now, the sea on the floor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brasilolimpico 31 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Oh God, somebody help me! I want to stop seeing spoilers !! But I can not! The curiosity is killing me . 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phandrosis 171 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 I think I need to stop opening the spoilers. Just opening the periscope for a second and it looks pretty nice. I'm going to a watch party so I don't want to be the guy who knows exactly whats going to happen all the time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Spoiler Wow a lot of projects a la Vancouver, but they are very good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
