Saturday, June 10, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Cutbacks
It seems that the expected cost overruns of the 2012 London Olympics have spurred the organisers to try to cut back on some of their plans.
The revised blueprint for the Games include changes made to reduce the risk of the budget spiralling out of control, and to ensure that the local community benefits from facilities after the Games are over.
The plan for the Stratford site, is now based on a smaller area than originally envisaged with less ambitious landscaping.
Lord Coe said:
"We have a compact and exciting site which crucially works for the community after the games have gone."
Given the money shortage, more space has been allocated to corporate sponsors in the central part of the Olympic park They will be asked to cough up more sponsorship money for the Games.
The Olympic Delivery Authority claim that the changes were not primarily money motivated.
Well of course they are!
The revised blueprint for the Games include changes made to reduce the risk of the budget spiralling out of control, and to ensure that the local community benefits from facilities after the Games are over.
The plan for the Stratford site, is now based on a smaller area than originally envisaged with less ambitious landscaping.
Lord Coe said:
"We have a compact and exciting site which crucially works for the community after the games have gone."
Given the money shortage, more space has been allocated to corporate sponsors in the central part of the Olympic park They will be asked to cough up more sponsorship money for the Games.
The Olympic Delivery Authority claim that the changes were not primarily money motivated.
Well of course they are!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
China Sows The Seeds of The Olympics
As part of its preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China has turned its eyes towards the weather; it is very concerned that Beijing is enduring a 7 year drought and has been plagued by dust storms.
In order to fight back against the forces of nature, China will "seed" the clouds with rockets and chemical pellets to try to make it rain.
Not only will this, if it works, alleviate the drought, it will also clear the pollution.
It is in fact the tradition in Beijing to seed the clouds before public holidays.
As to whether it will work or not, only time will tell.
In order to fight back against the forces of nature, China will "seed" the clouds with rockets and chemical pellets to try to make it rain.
Not only will this, if it works, alleviate the drought, it will also clear the pollution.
It is in fact the tradition in Beijing to seed the clouds before public holidays.
As to whether it will work or not, only time will tell.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Beijing Cleans Up
As Beijing prepares to host the 2008 Olympic Games, it is making plans to clean up the city. Specifically it will try to eliminate drugs, prostitution and under-aged drinking in city bars and dance halls.
Venues will be rated A, B, or C following joint inspections carried out by city police, commerce and cultural authorities.
Vice police chief He Angang said:
"By the 2008 Olympic Games, the city's entertainment spots will be drug free, that is our goal."
If the Chinese manage this feat, they should tell the secret of their success to the rest of the world.
Oddly, the new rules will not affect bath houses and massage parlors.
Venues will be rated A, B, or C following joint inspections carried out by city police, commerce and cultural authorities.
Vice police chief He Angang said:
"By the 2008 Olympic Games, the city's entertainment spots will be drug free, that is our goal."
If the Chinese manage this feat, they should tell the secret of their success to the rest of the world.
Oddly, the new rules will not affect bath houses and massage parlors.
Monday, June 05, 2006
The Duke of Edinburgh Vents His Spleen
The Duke of Edinburgh vented his spleen the other day, on the subject of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.
He described the opening and closing ceremonies as "bloody nuisances", and called for them to be banned.
Warming to his theme, he said that the opening and closing ceremonies destroy the spirit of the games; it is about competition and not extravaganza.
Quote:
"They ought to be banned. They are a pain in the neck."
He also said that he hoped to do "as little as possible" during the 2012 Olympics in London, by which time he will be 91 years old.
I fully agree with the Duke, in fact I would go one stage further; ban the Games entirely, they are a complete waste of time and money and are most certainly nothing to do with good sportsmanship.
He described the opening and closing ceremonies as "bloody nuisances", and called for them to be banned.
Warming to his theme, he said that the opening and closing ceremonies destroy the spirit of the games; it is about competition and not extravaganza.
Quote:
"They ought to be banned. They are a pain in the neck."
He also said that he hoped to do "as little as possible" during the 2012 Olympics in London, by which time he will be 91 years old.
I fully agree with the Duke, in fact I would go one stage further; ban the Games entirely, they are a complete waste of time and money and are most certainly nothing to do with good sportsmanship.
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