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Almaty 2022
markun replied to breathesgelatin's topic in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2022 Winter Olympic Games Bid
Kazakhstan has been working on its international profile for some time and I wouldn't discount their chances. Firstly, it gives the IOC the opportunity to award the Games to a relatively stable Muslim majority country that has good relations with most of the world and certainly with the USA, Russia and China. It's a cultural crossroads between East and West and I would expect them to make much of that. The IOC can also be seen to be spreading the Games to different areas. They are currently experimenting with a period of visa free travel for a limited time to promote tourism. They promote -
It's a straight-forward question but I don't seem to be able to get an answer. What is this forum's policy on hate speech?
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There are no limits... When I complained in the past, all I got was a statement about freedom of expression in the board...
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Years later I got a thread locked because an innocent parody...
Some people have free pass here.
Just get used as most of us.
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Please can I have a response?
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Can the moderator let us know what the forum's policy is on hate speech and how this is implemented?
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Why is the UN branch in Europe an 'EUro'? What even is an 'EUro'?
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New National Olympic Committees
markun replied to Citius Altius Fortius's topic in General Olympics Discussion
Kosovo's NOC has been fully recognised: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/dec/09/kosovo-recognition-international-olympic-committee-rio-2016 -
The visual identity has been launched for 2015 http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=eurovision_2015_theme_art_is_here
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Oba and Eba sounds like Ebola... I didn't like them at first but they are already growing on me.
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Almaty 2022
markun replied to breathesgelatin's topic in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2022 Winter Olympic Games Bid
Well that depends on a) if they actually adopt it and how they implement it. That's not supposed to be an emoji it's supposed to say 'b'! -
Almaty 2022
markun replied to breathesgelatin's topic in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2022 Winter Olympic Games Bid
It does matter. Homophobic legislation is about much more than sex. What message does it send out about tolerance, acceptance and celebrating diversity? These issues are as relevant for kids as they are for adults. And homophobic bullying continues to be a serious reality, sometimes even resulting in suicide. What message does that give young people who are GLBT or questioning? It tells them that they don't matter. -
Up against Almaty and Beijing I wouldn't be so sure.
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Stockholm pulled out because it lacked the necesarry government support, nothing to do with mountains.
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Officials come up with suggestions like this now and then which have no basis in how the Games actually work. I cannot see anything coming out of Norway for the foreseeable future and Norway are capable of hosting by themselves. Cross border bids are only allowed if the principle host country does not have the necessary geographical features and Norway clearly does. I'm still holding out for a future Swedish bid from Stockholm.
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Don't forget that Hiroshima hosted the Asian Games in 1994.
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http://www.thelocal.se/20141028/stockholm-to-host-world-cup-ski-race
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To be completely honest I think the first European Games taking place in Azerbaijan just reinforces perceptions that major international events are just the playthings of dictators. Russia, China, Qatar, Azerbaijan... terrible place to start in my opinion.
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The IOC should see this, in private at least, as a massive crisis. Unfortunately their response shows them to be utterly delusional and clueless. Perceptions of the IOC and its demands combined with the realities of the vile overblown spectacle of Sochi have made the Winter Olympics a toxic brand for much of the world and they seem to be completely unprepared for this.
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Incheon 2014 Asian Games Sweepstakes.
markun replied to Tony E Loves Architecture's topic in Asian Games / Bids
Count me in. Excuse to make a new signature banner.- 27 replies
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What Will Secure The Future Of The Commonwealth Games
markun replied to LuigiVercotti's topic in Commonwealth Games / Bids
No it isn't. It isn't called the British Commonwealth and hasn't been in some time. It is factually incorrect to call it that. -
Is that really necesary?
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I think a lot depends on who the opposition is. If it is a German city, Paris, Rome, Los Angeles it would be a challenge at this stage and is probably too early. I think it's fair to say that countries like France, Germany, Italy, USA, South Africa and even Canada if they want it are ahead in the queue for the summer games. But if the other bids were Dohas and Bakus - or even Russia and China - then why not? It's a safe pair of hands and offers a win-win situation on almost every front. A fresh informal and human face that counters claims that the Games are just mega projects for dictators.
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What Will Secure The Future Of The Commonwealth Games
markun replied to LuigiVercotti's topic in Commonwealth Games / Bids
It is the Commonwealth not the British Commonwealth. Personally I think the appeal of the Commonwealth Games is their smaller scale and friendly nature. That would be lost with any major expansion which is neither necesarry nor desirable. -
Going to Eurovision for the first time was the most incredible experience of my life and I am so glad I did it.
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Vienna will host the 60th Eurovision Song Contest "Vienna is the city of music and arts in the heart of Europe. Together we will do everything to assure a successful 60th Eurovision Song Contest." says Director General of ORF, Alexander Wrabetz. "We are very pleased with ORF's decision to choose Vienna as the host city of the next Eurovision Song Contest," says Jon Ola Sand, Executive Supervision on behalf of the EBU. "We are confident the city has the experience, people and the facilities to host the world's foremost entertainment event. With the cooperation between Vienna, ORF and the EBU,