Olympic Village
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Britain's military will aid in security at 2012 Olympics - Macon Telegraph (blog)
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 15, 2011
LONDON -- Britain will assign as many as 13,500 troops to help secure next year's Summer Olympics on home soil, a military presence larger than the country's deployment in Afghanistan. The troops are to provide backup for police and to help protect venues before and during the… Full Story »
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The Tech Behind the 2012 Olympics - TrustedReviews
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Dec 13, 2011
A quick tour around the Olympic Park could convince you that the 2012 Olympics are almost ready to go. The key buildings are all fully constructed and the athlete's village is ready and raring to be turned into council housing. As long as you look past the scores of workmen raking gravel between cigarette breaks, the… Full Story »
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A golden chance to put down the Xbox and take up sport
Telegraph UK - The Olympics &bull Nov 21, 2011
I am not going to count my chickens, of course, but so far preparations for London 2012 are going outstandingly well. The venues are almost complete, on time and under budget. The velodrome is ready; the aquatics centre is ready;… Full Story »
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Over 100 Pre-Games Training Camps agreed for London 2012
London 2012 News &bull Nov 9, 2011
More than 100 Pre-Games Training Camp (PGTC) agreements have now been signed across every nation and region of the UK in preparation for London 2012. The camps - organised through formal agreements between cities in the UK, National Olympic and… Full Story »
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London 2012: McDonald's 'To Train Senior Olympic Staff' - Huffington Post UK
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Nov 8, 2011
Financial Times London 2012 : McDonald's 'To Train Senior Olympic Staff' Huffington Post UK McDonald's is one of the principal sponsors of the 2012 Olympics , and will be the only branded food available in the complex, with four restaurants… Full Story »
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Faith leaders tour London 2012 Olympic Park
London 2012 News &bull Nov 8, 2011
Leaders from the nine faiths which will be represented during London 2012 today toured the Olympic Park as part of London 2012's commitment to creating the most diverse and inclusive Games ever. The Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr Nathubhai Shah,… Full Story »
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Creating a lasting legacy
London 2012 - Official News &bull Oct 19, 2011
With the Olympic Games approaching, East London is undergoing a dramatic change that will provide a lasting legacy and enhance future opportunities for those who live in the shadows of the Olympic Park. The latest edition of the Olympic Review has visited the city of the London 2012 Olympic Games . Six years ago, when news broke of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games , work immediately began on laying the foundations for a legacy that would have a lasting impact far beyond the Closing Ceremony on 12 August 2012. A wealth of benefits The tangible benefits… Full Story »
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Heathrow to open 'athletes only' terminal for 2012 Olympic Games
Olympic Flame 2012 - Latest Blog Entries &bull Oct 15, 2011Officials say Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, will face its most exacting test when seven per cent more passengers than it has ever catered for on that calendar day come through its doors. Athlete check-in and bag drops… Full Story »
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London to punish naked advertising abuses (Reuters)
Yahoo! Olympics &bull Oct 14, 2011
LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Publicity seekers who turn their bodies into billboards to advertise brands during the Olympic Games in London next year face heavy fines under laws to protect official sponsors. Restrictions on so-called ambush marketing will also… Full Story »
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Getting to know more about Joe Lamour
United States Olympic Committee News &bull Oct 13, 2011Joe Lamour is one of four Pan American Games veterans alongside goalkeepers Danny Caparelli and David Thompson as well as back court player Gary Hines. The trio of Hines, Lamour, and Thompson also have in common that they are products of the grassroots program… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: Heathrow to open 'athletes only' terminal for Games
Telegraph - Olympics &bull Oct 12, 2011
For one day only London Heathrow airport will open a special new terminal for London 2012 Olympic athletes as a way of easing the inevitable strain on the transport hub. Officials say Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, will… Full Story »
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Shorter Olympic Opening Ceremony: A fan's reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Yahoo! Olympics &bull Oct 11, 2011
This article was created on the Yahoo! Contributor Network, where users like you are published on Yahoo! Learn more Yahoo! The London 2012 Organizing Committee has vowed that the opening ceremony will be much shorter than those of the 2008… Full Story »
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UK official says Olympic stadium deal collapses
Miami Herald - Olympics &bull Oct 11, 2011
FILE - In this March 29, 2011 file photo, a view of the London 2012 Olympic stadium, in London. The IOC wants London organizers to make sure the opening ceremony of next year's Olympics finishes by midnight so athletes can… Full Story »
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London 2012 safe from cyber attacks, say officials
Miami Herald - Olympics &bull Oct 10, 2011
FILE - In this March 29, 2011 file photo, a view of the London 2012 Olympic stadium, in London. The IOC wants London organizers to make sure the opening ceremony of next year's Olympics finishes by midnight so athletes can… Full Story »
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Weekly insight: Duncan Flint, Dorset 2012 public relations officer - Dorset Echo
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Oct 7, 2011
MORE than 20 organisations have joined forces in Dorset to orchestrate the smooth-running of the sailing competition and associated events for the London 2012 Games. The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been described in organisation and resource terms as 'the… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: successful volunteers to receive initial offers this week
Telegraph - Olympics &bull Sep 21, 2011
Around 10,000 people will have two weeks to accept their proposed volunteer roles at the London 2012 Olympic Games after initial offers go out this week. London organisers said this is the first tranche of volunteer rollouts that will continue… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: David Beckham and Gareth Bale could find themselves as room-mates in Olympic Village
London 2012 Olympics &bull Sep 16, 2011
[fivefilters.org: unable to retrieve full-text content] Footballers must accept austere accommodation to play at Games. Full Story »
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London 2012 - Footballers to stay in Village - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 16, 2011
Daily Mail London 2012 - Footballers to stay in Village Yahoo! Eurosport UK Beckham is expected to be one of the three, as recognition for his role in securing the games for London. Premier League clubs are eager to ensure… Full Story »
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London 2012 Olympics: David Beckham and Gareth Bale could find themselves as ... - Telegraph.co.uk
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 15, 2011
David Beckham and Gareth Bale could find themselves sharing a room in the Olympic Village next summer following a decision by the Football Association to ensure that the Team GB footballers fully immerse themselves in the spirit of London 2012. The… Full Story »
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Olympian Jonathan Edwards opens Portland's 2012 athletes village - Dorset Echo
Google News - 2012 Summer Olympics &bull Sep 14, 2011
OLYMPIAN and world record breaking triple jumper Jonathan Edwards celebrated an 'important milestone on the journey to London 2012' with a topping out ceremony on Portland. The 45-year-old British star, who claimed international glory as Olympic, Commonwealth, European and World… Full Story »
