markun Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think somewhere in the Urals would have been better too. By the way, the Swedish sports minister this week said that Sochi should never have been awarded the games. Krasnoyarsk, who will host the winter universiade currently has light snow and -30 degrees. Sochi has rain and 4 degrees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2549408/Russia-won-rights-host-2014-Olympics-help-one-worlds-biggest-heroin-traffickers-says-former-British-ambassador-Uzbekistan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think somewhere in the Urals would have been better too. By the way, the Swedish sports minister this week said that Sochi should never have been awarded the games. Krasnoyarsk, who will host the winter universiade currently has light snow and -30 degrees. Sochi has rain and 4 degrees... The coastal area of Sochi has rain and 4 degrees. The mountain ski resort within the city boundaries has lots and lots of snow. See the separate "Weather in Sochi" thread: http://www.gamesbids.com/forums/topic/23521-weather-in-sochi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 high pressure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markun Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 The coastal area of Sochi has rain and 4 degrees. The mountain ski resort within the city boundaries has lots and lots of snow. See the separate "Weather in Sochi" thread: http://www.gamesbids.com/forums/topic/23521-weather-in-sochi/ yep I'm aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2549408/Russia-won-rights-host-2014-Olympics-help-one-worlds-biggest-heroin-traffickers-says-former-British-ambassador-Uzbekistan.html You forgot his one : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2549977/Russians-culling-stray-dogs-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-dont-way-events.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not news, but this pretty quickly shows what we're dealing with. The big blue circle is how much Sochi cost.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphacarter Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Not news, but this pretty quickly shows what we're dealing with. The big blue circle is how much Sochi cost.... Woah, Now, I know this is off topic, but quick question: Why did Nagano cost so much? I wasn't alive at the time you see... so naturally I'm curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Woah, Now, I know this is off topic, but quick question: Why did Nagano cost so much? I wasn't alive at the time you see... so naturally I'm curious. The estimate in that graphic is, by quite some distance, the highest I've ever seen for Nagano. Admittedly, the OCOG brought it on themselves somewhat, when they burned their financial records, but 14.6 billion Euros would probably have to include the entire cost of the 120km high-speed railway from Nagano to Takasaki (plus additional station capacity at Tokyo), which seems rather unfair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palette86 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Woah, Now, I know this is off topic, but quick question: Why did Nagano cost so much? I wasn't alive at the time you see... so naturally I'm curious. I was alive but I was travelling in Shanghai during Nagano WOG. I found archives of local news paper of Nagano. I hope to answer in a couple of days . Now please go back to topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangwon Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Woah, Now, I know this is off topic, but quick question: Why did Nagano cost so much? I wasn't alive at the time you see... so naturally I'm curious. And why the massive jump from Innsbruck 1964 to Grenoble 1968? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Jesus christ....I know Sochi spent a lot of money but wow...it's pretty much the sum of all the previous WOG combined. No wonder why most serious cities avoided the 2022 race. Meanwhile, in Sochi gay district... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Go Mischa ! What a daddy! You get that 2014 cub! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 And why the massive jump from Innsbruck 1964 to Grenoble 1968? What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 What do you mean? Read back a few pages for god sakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Whatever you do in Sochi...don't fish in the toilet: Sochi toilet rules, as tweeted by Canadian snowboarder Sebastien Toutant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Olympic dream in Sochi: Internet in the hotel - Wasington PostFirst Event of Sochi Olympics: The Hotel Construction Sprint - NYTOfficials Scramble to Modify Slopestyle Course After Accident - NYTRights Group Releases Video of LGBT Attacks in Russia -NYT The film contains obscenity and graphic images that may be disturbing to some viewers. Edited February 4, 2014 by paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 /\/\ It is deplorable. But until they have the numbers, the thugs and bullies rule in Russia; and unfortunately, the LGBT will have to keep a low profile if you want to preserve life and limb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroKinesis Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://deadspin.com/staying-in-sochi-is-a-hilarious-adventure-1515722114?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athensfan Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 http://deadspin.com/staying-in-sochi-is-a-hilarious-adventure-1515722114?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow Seriously unbelievable. The Russians are really embarrassing themselves in spectacular fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Lions Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 This is even worse then the Delhi India 2010 Commonwealth Games at least with India they built thing just in time for the games and accommodation for the media is world class, The Sochi planners is making Suresh Kalmadi look like a saint Sochi Russia will be the Delhi India of the Olympics and Paralympics Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Awesome Scottish brewery BrewDog just got even awesomer http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/hello-my-name-is-vladimir Hello, my name is Vladimir. I am a beer for uber hetero men who ride horses while topless and carrying knives. I am a beer to mark the 2014 Winter Olympics. But I am not for gays. Love wrestling burly men on the Judo mat or fishing in your Speedos? Then this is the beer for you! The sick, twisted legislation brought about in Russia that prevents people from living their true lives is something we didn't want to just sit back and not have an opinion on. Our core beliefs are freedom of expression, freedom of speech and a dogged (no pun intended) passion for doing what we love. Thus, we are donating 50% of the profits from this beer to charitable organisations that support like minded individuals wishing to express themselves freely without prejudice. This beer is a double IPA brewed with Limonnik berries. We heard they're great for improving sexual performance, so we've sent a case to the Kremlin as we suspect there is someone there who would appreciate a little helping hand. See Twitter hashtag #notforgays Grab a bottle of Hello, My Name is Vladimir from the BrewDog shop here Edited February 4, 2014 by Rob. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRingFever Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 ^^ I like the "LOVE HOPS AND LIVE THE DREAM" neon sign. Might have to borrow that catch phrase in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 CBC: Austria says it's received athlete kidnapping threats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post runningrings Posted February 5, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/foreign-leaders-lashed-ioc-boss-politicising-winter-olympics/5238850 Sochi Winter Olympics: IOC boss hits out at foreign leaders for 'trying to score political points'Bach is a moron. The chubby kraut should shut up and keep his opinions to himself - people are reacting to an extreme set of circumstances at play in Russia, and if anything he should remain mute as to not associate the IOC further with Russia's domestic issues. Instead he chooses to blow smoke up Putin's ass and lash out at foreign leaders who stand up and make the point that they disagree with the treatment of LGBTI people, so what if they weren't invited, it is the gesture more than anything. You cannot pretend that the gathering of nations in such a way is NOT going to be political - to me thats ignorant and seems revealing of his denial of what the Olympics is, and always has been - a politically shaded sporting event. Pretty abrasive I think - yes man Rogge wouldn't have made such clumsy comments. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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