What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
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With the arrival of half a million people from diverse nations will definitely cause some problems/challenges although for the time being. please add to the list if you think so, 1  
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 17/6/2012 11:03 AM BST
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On a wholly personal note, chaos as the volunteers will be unbable to get to their posts in time for their Olympic shifts to start. My shifts start at 0600 - trains on the Underground, Overground and Docklands Light Railway don't start running early enough for me to get to Stratford in time. I belive that this is because negotiations continue with the rail unions about terms for staffing early, and late trains, but the Underground staff have already threatened to go on strike during the Olympics unles their terms are met. As a doctor about to take industrial action, I can only say, "Right on brothers and sisters!" But it may be you shoot yourselves, as I fear we are doing in the Court of the Media. John |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 18/6/2012 6:20 AM BST
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Staffing has been named as the biggest challenge facing businesses during the 2012 Olympics, a survey has found.Almost half (49%) of the 50 leisure firms who responded to the Deloitte survey said staff availability was the biggest challenge posed by the Games. |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 18/6/2012 10:42 AM BST
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How about a Boris bike? In Response to Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?: On a wholly personal note, chaos as the volunteers will be unbable to get to their posts in time for their Olympic shifts to start. My shifts start at 0600 - trains on the Underground, Overground and Docklands Light Railway don't start running early enough for me to get to Stratford in time. I belive that this is because negotiations continue with the rail unions about terms for staffing early, and late trains, but the Underground staff have already threatened to go on strike during the Olympics unles their terms are met. As a doctor about to take industrial action, I can only say, "Right on brothers and sisters!" But it may be you shoot yourselves, as I fear we are doing in the Court of the Media. John Posted by John D |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 18/6/2012 8:12 PM BST
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Excellent idea, Matthew, except, as Blackadder used to say, for one tiny problem. There are no Boris bike stands south of the River. And the hire charges are loaded towards short term hire - 24 hours costs £50! As I told in my last "Olympic volunteering" post, http://doc2doc.bmj.com/forums/off-duty_general_olympic-volunteering-anyone-accepted?plckFindPostKey=Cat:OffDutyForum:GeneralDiscussion:ceb84390-0119-4f9e-a8a4-ee6a1159c73cPost:f6105829-b44e-4672-8c3e-c5cc8d2e0b69 I did hire a Boris the other weekend, and a great day, but long term hire is much too expensive. John |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 22/6/2012 10:12 AM BST
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A senior Ukrainian Olympic official filmed by the BBC offering 2012 tickets for cash has been expelled by his country's National Olympic Committee.(20June2012) |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 22/6/2012 8:53 PM BST
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Mukhtar, To our advantage and shame, it is far more common for an non-native English speaker to have some English, than for a native Briton to have any other tongue. But LOCOG has not ignored the language needs of the Games. See this document, "Opportunities for Linguists at the2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games http://www.rln-london.com/pdf/ata_article.pdf and note that among the 75000 Gamesmaker volunteers will be 1400 translators. Also every Gamesmaker is expected to learn simple sigle letter sign language so as to be able to help anyone with speech or hearing disabilities. John |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 23/6/2012 11:43 AM BST
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Stormy weather is causing disruption to sporting and cultural events, including the Olympic torch relay.The torch had to be relit in Blackpool after it was put out by the heavy rain, the Isle of Wight Festival site is waterlogged and England's cricket match against the West Indies was called off./////// 22 June 2012 |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 29/6/2012 2:17 PM BST
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An Ethiopian teenager who was part of the Olympic torch relay has gone missing from a hotel in Nottingham. Natnael Yemane, 15 was a torchbearer as part of an official international programme team as the relay entered the city on Thursday. Police said he left the Jurys Inn, Waterfront Plaza, at about 21:15 BST and did not return. Officers added they were concerned for his well being as his English is limited and he is not "street-wise". |
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Re: What possible problems/challenges do you see/guess during London Olympics?
posted at 29/6/2012 5:50 PM BST
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You're veering a little far from the prigianl question, Mukhtar! The problems of wayward teenagers are not exclusive to the Games! I hope he turns up soon, well. John |
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