adrianme17 127 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) It's not like its a real map as such, it's not gonna replace the old one it's just a bit of fun...i think it looks quite cool I probably won't use it as such but i like the idea behind it Love it - I'm Olga Korbut! WTF??? This is total bullshit! Now you have to ride the tube with a dictionary of stations. Maybe someone feels like explaining me how British brains work? Oh dear - it's art darling - art! Is it this gloomy in London? I think not... Brits revel in gloom ahead of London Olympics, but don't believe the gripe By Ian Johnston, msnbc.com March 28, 2012 LONDON -- If grumbling ever becomes an Olympic sport, the United Kingdom has to be a surefire bet for gold. The level of complaints, fears and general discontent about the 30th Olympiad in London this summer has reached fever pitch, moving well-known commentator David Randall, of The Independent on Sunday newspaper, to write a column entitled "Come on, Britain! Stop moaning! It's the Olympics, for heaven's sake!" Some fear too many people will come to London, causing a "perfect storm" of congestion on the roads -- so bad that lives could be endangered -- along with congestion on the subways, and also on the Internet; others think that actually fewer visitors than usual will come because ordinary tourists will be put off, so the games will provide little or no boost to the city's economy. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber even predicted "a bloodbath of a summer" for London's theaters after a slump in advance orders for tickets. Then there has been a slew of gripes about tickets for Olympic events, such as not being able to get them unless you are a member of the super-rich, and unnecessary secrecy about the ticketing process. Some worry London will get a bad name if visitors are ruthlessly gouged for every cent, by unscrupulous landlords, over-priced hotels or expensive Olympic souvenirs, for example. However, one of the main groups representing London taxis seemed somewhat put out after it tried unsuccessfully to get approval to increase fares by a hefty 22 percent during the games. Allowed only a 5.3 percent raise, a drivers' representative suggested that many cabbies might decide not to show up for work. Full Article . Seriously written by someone who as to sell newspapers - to be honest this stuff us churned out day in day out - but in general it's water of a duck's back in the UK Edited March 28, 2012 by adrianme17 Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Available to buy now, £3.99 and a total bargain. I think its a great idea, as long as they dont put them up in stations : ) http://shop.tfl.gov.uk/design-collections/Underground-Olympic-Legends-Map/product/underground-olympic-legends-map.html Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2054 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Five thousand runners will descend on the Olympic Park on Saturday for a race which will see them become the first people across the stadium finish line. The members of the public will join athletes and celebrities in the five-mile run which snakes around the Park. People from around the UK are taking part in the National Lottery event. They will start at the Orbit Tower and pass many of the venues before ending up in the Olympic Stadium, cheered on by friends and family. More than 40,000 people applied and 5,000 participants won a random ballot to take part. Princess Beatrice will officially start the event at 14:00 BST and then take part in the race, before distributing finishers' medals. http://nationallotteryrun.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
SwissO 126 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 From Excel to O2 & back through cable-car ! Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 The latest populous magazine has a rather London 2012 leaning. Love the cover : ) http://populous.com/magazine-issues/issue6.php Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 don't know whether this has been posted anywhere but quite amusing reading! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9201178/At-last-The-London-2012-Olympic-slogan-is-to-be-revealed-to-an-expectant-world.html i really had hope we would have got away with out a corny slogan - but no such luck - standby for it's realease with a 100 days to go - yawn! Link to post Share on other sites
DarJoLe 93 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's pretty obvious what it is, for those following the journey. Link to post Share on other sites
adrianme17 127 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 It's pretty obvious what it is, for those following the journey. well i thought that it was "everyone's games" but am hoping for "jubilympics" lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I found that article pretty un-readable. It gave me no insights into anything as far as I can tell. They are releasing a slogan apparently, when? Im using Jubilympics all over the place, I hope they use it too Link to post Share on other sites
DarJoLe 93 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Well it's a motto which sums up, just as other Games have, the brand ethos behind the Games. Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 127 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 "The Shoal" is complete. Must admit I rather like it. Link to post Share on other sites
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daveypodmore 520 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 The teams are drawn for the London 2012 Olympic Tournament tommorrow at 11am on BBC2. Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 First set of Games Maker Volunteers just receiving their uniforms. So far positive results on the trainers, swatch watch and airline seat buckle belt. 2 weeks to go til I get mine! Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I didnt know you got a swatch watch, any pics? Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Here you go a link from twitter re the games maker swatch watch:- http://t.co/B1VFRkAu Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 11 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Plus a close up of the trainers, which I love. Hope they have them in size 12. http://img41.imageshack.us/i/imageugde.jpg/ Sorry it's in the wrong section, can't seem to find the volunteers page Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 oooh good stuff Link to post Share on other sites
daveypodmore 520 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) New set of rings for Birmingham airport http://www.london2012.com/news/2012/04/giant-olympic-rings-unveiled-at-birmingham-airport.php Edited April 24, 2012 by daveypodmore Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Children form human logo in sports field BBC Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Cardiff Olympics rings unveiled outside City Hall BBC Link to post Share on other sites
SwissO 126 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Wow... it's almost there... Accreditation & Uniform distribution has started !!! Link to post Share on other sites
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