The new logo for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics has caused quite a stir amongst the Inuit population of Canada.
The freehand interpretation of an Inuit stone figure, known as "inukshuk", is called "Ilanaaq" the Inuit word for "friend."
However, Edward John, the grand chief of Canada's First Nations Summit has condemned it.
He said that the logo does not reflect the indigenous people of Canada's western coast.
Quote:
"We're very surprised at the choice..If the Games were in the North or in the Arctic, and we had a totem pole or a west coast design, I'm not sure (the Inuit would) be happy either,".
Chief Stewart Philip, president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs added:
"I can't help but notice the remarkable resemblance it has to Pac-Man,".
John said that he would be sending a letter to International Olympic Committee President, Jacques Rogge, about the matter.
They may have a job convincing Rogge, he is quoted as saying:
"I loved it immediately..I smiled when I saw it. It reminds me of a hockey goalie."
Friday, April 29, 2005
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
The Office Olympics
In order to mark Administration Professionals Day, Pascagoula Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the annual Office Olympics today.
This was formerly known as Secretaries Olympics.
Secretaries, administrative assistants and office workers can competee between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Recreation Department on Pascagoula Street in the old high school gym.
Free lunch will be provided.
Sponsor Office Depot will award one $100 shopping spree, two $50 shopping sprees and many other prizes to this year's winners.
In the Chair Challenge, participants will race backwards through an obstacle course on a wheeled desk chair. Contestants will see how fast they can type using an old-fashioned typewriter in Type Mania.
Other games include File Crazy, Trash It and Toss Your Boss.
Erm, are they sure about the last one?
This was formerly known as Secretaries Olympics.
Secretaries, administrative assistants and office workers can competee between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Recreation Department on Pascagoula Street in the old high school gym.
Free lunch will be provided.
Sponsor Office Depot will award one $100 shopping spree, two $50 shopping sprees and many other prizes to this year's winners.
In the Chair Challenge, participants will race backwards through an obstacle course on a wheeled desk chair. Contestants will see how fast they can type using an old-fashioned typewriter in Type Mania.
Other games include File Crazy, Trash It and Toss Your Boss.
Erm, are they sure about the last one?
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
London Olympic Bid In Trouble Again
A coalition of more than 300 businesses in London, have written to the IOC accusing the bid and the London Development Agency (LDA) of acting in bad faith.
It seems that if London were to win the 2012 Olympics, these businesses would have to relocate.
They claim that three reports examining land issues contain conclusions that are "neither impartial nor true".
The businesses, located in Marshgate Lane, are concerned that the LDA has failed to provide adequate alternative land to relocate to. They also note that the valuation of land prices is 25% below market value.
They also claim that there is a £2BN shortfall in the LDA's budget for relocation or acquiring alternative sites.
It seems that if London were to win the 2012 Olympics, these businesses would have to relocate.
They claim that three reports examining land issues contain conclusions that are "neither impartial nor true".
The businesses, located in Marshgate Lane, are concerned that the LDA has failed to provide adequate alternative land to relocate to. They also note that the valuation of land prices is 25% below market value.
They also claim that there is a £2BN shortfall in the LDA's budget for relocation or acquiring alternative sites.
Monday, April 25, 2005
London Caves In
The London bid team for the 2012 Olympics has caved into pressure from the IOC, and withdrawn the offer of inducements for national sporting bodies.
The IOC Ethics Commission had been asked to examine the financial incentives offered by London and New York.
The London bid team issued this statement:
"In light of President Rogge's remarks and the importance of London 2012's commitment to working in close co-operation with the IOC, we feel it is in the best interests of the Olympic movement to withdraw the charters at this stage..The IOC President has made clear that all candidate cities need to avoid a bidding war in the race to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012."
London had promised to give a $50K credit to each National Olympic Committee towards the cost of using British training camps, as well as air fares for team members and discount cards for restaurants, shops and theatres.
It had also offered free accommodation and living expenses for technical delegates from international sporting federations, to stay in London for up to a year to oversee preparations.
Meanwhile, in a twist of fate, New York's bid team was cleared of any wrongdoing by the IOC over their offer of inducements.
The IOC Ethics Commission ruled that the creation of an Olympic Sports Marketing Council was an integral part of New York's bid, and that there was no case to answer.
The IOC Ethics Commission had been asked to examine the financial incentives offered by London and New York.
The London bid team issued this statement:
"In light of President Rogge's remarks and the importance of London 2012's commitment to working in close co-operation with the IOC, we feel it is in the best interests of the Olympic movement to withdraw the charters at this stage..The IOC President has made clear that all candidate cities need to avoid a bidding war in the race to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012."
London had promised to give a $50K credit to each National Olympic Committee towards the cost of using British training camps, as well as air fares for team members and discount cards for restaurants, shops and theatres.
It had also offered free accommodation and living expenses for technical delegates from international sporting federations, to stay in London for up to a year to oversee preparations.
Meanwhile, in a twist of fate, New York's bid team was cleared of any wrongdoing by the IOC over their offer of inducements.
The IOC Ethics Commission ruled that the creation of an Olympic Sports Marketing Council was an integral part of New York's bid, and that there was no case to answer.
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