Russia launches attack on Georgia during the first day of the Olympics

As the Olympics begin, war breaks out in Eurasia.

On a day meant to mark international friendship and peace, Russian and Georgian forces clashed over the disputed region, South Ossetia.  More on that development here.  While visiting Beijing for the Olympic Games and the opening ceremony, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told press that Georgian forces would pay.  

This is really disappointing news, and I could go on for a while about this, but I will not here in this blog about the Olympics, Beijing, and related topics.