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* * * * Warm up London 2012 : The Venues & To Be A Londoner * * * * บล็อกที่ 899
The Olympic Venues & To Be A Londoner
กีฬาโอลิมปิกฤดูร้อน ครั้งที่ 30 ลอนดอน 2012 หรือชื่อที่เรียกอย่างเป็นทางการว่า "การแข่งขันกีฬาโอลิมปิกครั้งที่ 30 (Games of the XXX Olympiad)" กีฬาของมวลหมู่มนุษยชาติ ใกล้จะมาถึงแล้ว .. พิธีเปิดการแข่งขันกำหนดจะจัดขึ้น ณ สนามกีฬาโอลิมปิก กรุงลอนดอน ประเทศ สหราชอาณาจักร ในวันศุกร์ที่ 27 กรกฎาคม 2555 การแข่งขันจะมีไปจนถึงวันอาทิตย์ที่ 12 สิงหาคม 2555 (บ้านเราจะตรงกับวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ และเป็นวันแม่แห่งชาติ) รวมจำนวนวันแข่งขัน 17+2 วัน ที่เขียนว่า +2 วัน เพราะกีฬาฟุตบอล จะมีการแข่งขันในรอบแรก ก่อนพิธีเปิด 2 วัน
2 ธงของประเทศสหราชอาณาจักร Flag of the United Kingdom ประเทศอังกฤษจะใช้ธงนี้ในการแข่งขัน
3 ธงของประเทศอังกฤษ Flag of England
แผนที่ของ ประเทศสหราชอาณาจักร maps.google.co.uk เชิญเปิดชมได้ที่นี่
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โดยปกติ เมื่อมีข่าวเด่นประเด็นดังเกิดขึ้น จขบ.ชอบที่จะเก็บรูปภาพประวัติศาสตร์เอาไว้ในบล็อก เพื่อเป็นเกียรติประวัติและอาจจะใช้ประโยชน์ได้ในอนาคตแก่คนรุ่นหลัง ครั้งนี้ก็เช่นเดียวกัน จขบ.จะมีบล็อกต่อเนื่อง เรื่อง ‘London 2012’ จำนวนน่าจะหลายบล็อก เป็นการรวบรวมรูปภาพเหตุการณ์สำคัญต่างๆ เอาไว้ ซึ่งคงจะไม่ค่อยได้เขียนอะไรลงในบล็อกมากนัก ท่านใดสนใจจะชมรูปภาพสวยๆ ชมคลิปวีดิโอสนุกๆ ก็ขอเชิญนะครับ จขบ.จะคัดเลือกนำมาลงไว้ที่นี่
ทีนี้ รูปภาพก่อนจะเกิดการแข่งขันกีฬาโอลิมปิก ครั้งที่ 30 ลอนดอน 2012 ตอนนี้ก็มีสวยๆ และน่าสนใจ เกิดขึ้นบ้างแล้ว บล็อกวันนี้ และบล็อกต่อๆไป จึงอยากจะขอเก็บรวบรวมรูปภาพเหล่านี้เอาไว้ด้วย นับเป็นการ Warm up London 2012 หรือเป็นการเบิกโรงลอนดอน 2012 ไปพลางๆ เป็นรูปภาพชุด ‘The Olympic Venues’ หรือ สถานที่ที่ใช้ในการแข่งขันลอนดอน 2012 นั่นเอง .. กับรูปภาพ ‘To Be A Londoner’ หรือวิถีชีวิตของเจ้าบ้านแห่งมหกรรมโอลิมปิกเกมส์ในครั้งนี้
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สนามที่จะใช้แข่งขันโอลิมปิกและพาราลิมปิก ครั้งที่ 30 London 2012 มีจำนวน 28 แห่ง จะใช้ทั้งสนามที่ที่สร้างขึ้นอย่างถาวรใหม่ สนามที่ถาวรที่มีอยู่เดิมแล้วนำมาปรับปรุง สถานที่ชั่วคราวที่สร้างขึ้นมาเฉพาะกิจเพื่อการแข่งขันครั้งนี้ และไฮด์พาร์คหรือสวนสาธารณะขนาดใหญ่ในกรุงลอนดอนที่จะใช้เป็นสถานที่แข่งขันไตรกีฬา หากจะแบ่งสนามแข่งขันก็อาจแบ่งได้เป็น 3 โซน คือ โอลิมปิกโซน หรือ โอลิมปิก พาร์ค, ริเวอร์โซน, และเซ็นทรัลโซน โดยบางส่วนจะอยู่ในกรุงลอนดอน และบางส่วนจะอยู่ชานกรุงลอนดอน มีระบบการจราจรทั้งใต้ดินและลอยฟ้า ร่วมเป็นตัวขับเคลื่อนผู้คน
แผนการก่อสร้างโอลิมปิก พาร์ค ขนาดพื้นที่ 500 เอเคอร์ ซึ่งสร้างเป็นสนามกีฬา บ้านพักนักกีฬา 4,500 หลัง สำนักงาน โรงแรม และร้านค้านั้น วางแผนและก่อสร้างมานานประมาณ 7 ปีแล้ว ประมาณการของเงินที่ใช้ในการก่อสร้างและเวนคืนที่ดินประมาณ 9 พันล้านปอนด์ ในปี ค.ศ.2011 ศูนย์การค้าที่ใหญ่ที่สุดในทวีปยุโรปก็ได้ถูกสร้างขึ้นเสร็จสิ้น แต่สนามแข่งขันต่างๆ ตอนนี้ยังไม่อนุญาตให้ผู้สื่อข่าว ชาวเมืองลอนดอน และนักกีฬาเข้าไปเยี่ยมชม ผู้ที่มาท่องเที่ยวหากต้องการจะบันทึกภาพจึงทำได้โดยการมองจากชั้นสูงๆ บนศูนย์การค้าที่สร้างเสร็จ กับไปเยี่ยมชมไฮด์พาร์คที่จะใช้เป็นสถานที่แข่งขันไตรกีฬาเท่านั้น
พิธีการเปิดการแข่งขันโอลิมปิก ครั้งที่ 30 London 2012 แบบคร่าวๆ งานนี้ทางอังกฤษแจ้งว่า จะไม่เน้นความมโหฬารใหญ่โต เช่นโอลิมปิกในครั้งก่อนๆ หากแต่จะสร้างความตรึงตาประทับใจ ต่อนักกีฬาและต่อแขกผู้มาเยือน งานครั้งนี้วางแผน ออกแบบ และกำกับการแสดงโดย แดนนี่ บอยล์ ผู้กำกับการแสดงฮอลลีวู้ด เจ้าของรางวัลออสการ์ จากภาพยนตร์เรื่อง ‘สลัมด็อก มิลเลียนแนร์’ โดยการแสดงจะเน้นแนวคิด ‘เกาะพิศวง (Isle of Wonders)’ จะปรับสภาพสนามให้เป็นชนบทของประเทศอังกฤษ มีชาวบ้านมาร่วมปิกนิกและนั่งชมกีฬา มีการจำลองเนินเขาแกลสตันบูรี ซึ่งเป็นสถานที่จัดงานเทศกาลดนตรีและศิลปะที่มีชื่อเสียงของประเทศอังกฤษ โดยจะใช้นักแสดงร่วมแสดงในพิธีเปิด ประมาณ 10,000 คน .. พิธีเปิดการแข่งขันกีฬาโอลิมปิก ครั้งที่ 30 สมเด็จพระราชินีนาถเอลิซาเบธที่ 2 แห่งสหราชอาณาจักร จะเสด็จพระราชดำเนินเป็นองค์ประธาน และมีพระราชดำรัสเปิดการแข่งขัน
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รูปภาพต่อไปนี้ 'London 2012 : The Olympic Venues' ตั้งแต่ รูปภาพที่ 11- 36 จขบ.นำมาจาก เว็บ totallycoolpix.com. Jun 28, 2012 ขอขอบคุณเว็บ totallycoolpix.com ไว้ ณ โอกาสนี้
Shocking news today with regards to the Olympic Games. David Beckham has been left out of the Great Britain football squad for the Olympic tournament. The guy has helped non-stop in getting the Games to London and this is the way Stuart Pearce thanks him. Anyway, these are some images of some of the impressive venues which will be used during the Olympics in London. Only two or three buildings are permanent and so London will not get stuck with sport infrastructure which will lie idle after the Olympic circus has left town. The basketball arena as even been sold on to the Brazil Olympics.
A general view shows the 2012 Olympic stadium under construction in east London in this November 3, 2009 file photo. As the soccer World Cup in South Africa builds up to a climax, questions are being asked about what will happen to its new stadiums once the fans have gone home. Similar questions have already been put to the London 2012 Olympic organisers. They have been planning what to do with their venues ever since they launched their bid in 2005.
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Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy of Britain takes a practice lap around the Velodrome on the Olympics 2012 site in east London July 27, 2010. The event marked a two year countdown to the start of the 2012 Olympic Games. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
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Construction workers chat outside the Aquatics centre at the 2012 Olympics site in east London July 27, 2010. An event marking a two year countdown to the start of the 2012 Olympic Games was held in London on Tuesday. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
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The London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre is seen at the Olympic Park site, in east London July 27, 2011. The London Olympics entered its final year countdown on Wednesday with diver Tom Daley poised to make a splash in the newly-opened Aquatics Centre before the call goes out to the world to come and join the party. REUTERS/Ben Stansall/Pool
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A woman looks at the diving pool in the London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre in east London October 7, 2011. Competitors competing in next year's schools games finals were able to train in the London 2012 swimming venue ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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An aerial view shows the London 2012 Olympic Games Aquatic Centre and Water Polo centre, at the Olympic Park in London December 20, 2011. REUTERS/LOCOG/Handout
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An aerial view shows the London 2012 Olympic Games Aquatics Centre and Olympic Stadium, at the Olympic Park in London December 5, 2011. REUTERS/LOCOG/Handout
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An aerial view shows the London 2012 Olympic Games Olympic Park, in London December 5, 2011. REUTERS/LOCOG/Handout
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An aerial view shows the London 2012 Olympic Games Water Polo Arena in the Olympic Park in London December 5, 2011. REUTERS/LOCOG/Handout
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Cyclists compete in the Points Race of the Women's Omnium at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup at the Olympic Velodrome in London February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
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The sun sets behind the Olympic Stadium at dusk at the Olympic Park in London February 25, 2012. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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The Olympic Stadium is seen at sunset at The Olympic Park in London March 3, 2012. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
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The pool is seen during the British Gas Swimming Championships 2012 at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in London March 3, 2012. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh
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An apartment block is seen at the athlete's village in the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London March 15, 2012. REUTERS/Dominic Lipinski/pool
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Shooters take part in an air rifle training session ahead of the ISSF Shooting World Cup at the Olympic shooting venue in London April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Athletes prepare to compete in the men's 800 metres heats at the BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships at the Olympic Stadium in London May 5, 2012. REUTERS/Paul Hackett
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An aerial view shows a section of the London 2012 Olympic Village in London March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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An aerial view shows the Olympic Stadium, site of the athletics and opening and closing ceremonies, in the Olympic Park in London, March 27. 2012. London will host this summer's 2012 Olympic Games. Picture taken March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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An aerial view shows the Velodrome, site of the cycling events, at the Olympic Park in London March 27, 2012. London will host this summer's Olympic Games. Picture taken March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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An aerial view shows the Riverbank Arena, site of the hockey and paralympic football events, at the Olympic Park in London March 27, 2012. London will host this summer's Olympic Games. Picture taken March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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An aerial view shows a section of the Olympic Park in London, March 27, 2012. London will host this summer's Olympic Games. Picture taken March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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An aerial view shows the Basketball Arena, site of the basketball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and handball events, at the Olympic Park in London, March 27, 2012. London will host this summer's Olympic Games. Picture taken March 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth '
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This computer-generated image released by The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) in London shows the design for the Olympic Stadium, the flagship venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in this November 7, 2007 file photo. London 2012 Olympic organisers, worried about demands from sporting bodies and the need to cut costs in one of the severest economic downturns for decades, are still trying to decide where to house some sports for the Games. REUTERS/Olympic Delivery Authority/Handout/Files
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A general view shows the 2012 Olympics aquatics centre under construction in east London November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Two construction workers walk along the top of the Olympic Stadium in east London October 27, 2010. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
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36 Her Royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus หรือเรียกโดยย่อว่า Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - พระนามเดิม เคต มิดเดิลตัน (Catherine Elizabeth Middleton หรือ Kate Middleton)
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เมื่อพูดถึงกรุงลอนดอน บางคนจะนึกถึงนาฬิกาบิกเบน บางคนจะนึกถึงสะพาน Tower Bridge หรือสะพาน London Bridge แต่บางคนจะนึกไปถึงคำว่า ‘ผู้ดีอังกฤษ’ ซึ่งเป็นคำที่มีผู้เรียกชาวอังกฤษ - ผู้ที่ยังคงแบบแผนแบบอนุรักษ์นิยม เช่น ยังคงสวมหมวก ยังคงจิบน้ำชายามบ่าย จะต้องตีเทนนิสโดยสวมชุดสีขาว รวมไปถึงสำเนียงการพูดและภาษาที่ใช้ยังคงเป็นรูปแบบในอดีต .. บางคนมักจะมองว่าลักษณะแบบนี้ไม่ก้าวหน้า ย่ำอยู่กับอดีต .. แต่ใครจะมองอย่างไรก็ตามที เชื่อหรือไม่ กรุงลอนดอน เป็นเมืองแรกในโลก ที่ได้เป็น เจ้าภาพจัดการแข่งขันโอลิมปิกฤดูร้อนมาแล้ว 3 ครั้ง คือ ในปี ค.ศ. 1908, ในปี ค.ศ. 1948 และ ในปีนี้ ค.ศ. 2012 นั่นก็เพราะเอกลักษณ์ของชาวลอนดอนนั่นเอง .. รูปภาพอีกชุดหนึ่งต่อจากนี้ จะขยายความของคำว่า ‘To Be A Londoner’ ให้ทุกท่านได้รับรู้ รูปภาพตั้งแต่หมายเลข 41- 79 จขบ.นำมาจาก เว็บ totallycoolpix.com. May 30, 2012 ขอขอบคุณเว็บ totallycoolpix.com ไว้ ณ โอกาสนี้
The Olympic games are only a couple of months away and London is starting to buzz. We all know what the PR people, the IOC people and the politicians think of the games, but what does the ordinary Londoner feel for the Olympic games. Let these people tell you their opinion.
Ian Cook, a 29 year-old artist who lives in Birmingham and works for a week in London, poses for a picture in an office window in central London, May 15, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Cook said: It's great to be a host city. There will be lots of cultural things going on. I am looking forward to it. Picture taken May 15, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Charley Osborne, a 75 year-old ex-serviceman who has lived in London for fifteen years, poses for a picture outside a pub in central London, May 15, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Osborne said: It's good for London and good for Londoners. I'm not worried about security. We have the best security in the world. Picture taken May 15, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Collum Hanway, a 15 year-old student who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in central London, May 15, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Hanway said: I'm really excited and I'm looking forward to going to some of the events. I have tickets for the syncronised diving. Picture taken May 15, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Tim McPherson, a 39 year-old falconer who works in London, poses with his hawk Harry for a picture at Trafalgar Square in central London, May 16, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, McPherson said: It's good for Britain to host it. But travelling is going to be a nightmare. Picture taken May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Paul Sergio, a 35 year-old busker who has lived in London for five years, poses for a picture in central London, May 16, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Sergio said: The Olympic Games are going to be great. Picture taken May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Karina Zamarska, a 23 year-old actress who has lived in London for five years, poses for a picture in central London, May 16, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Zamarska said: For London it's obviously not good becuase so many people will be here. The tourists will be asking me questions all the time. Picture taken May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Dasha, a 21 year-old model who has lived in London for more than two years, poses for a picture on the banks of the river Thames in London, May 16, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Dasha said: It's not good for London. There will be too many tourists. Picture taken May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Leon Campbell, a 23 year-old graphic illustrator who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in central London, May 16, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Campbell said: Personally, I'm neutral. I don't know what it will do for the city. My opinion will be made after I see the knock on effects. Picture taken May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Paddy Fox, a 79 year-old Chelsea Pensioner who has lived in London for more than ten years, poses for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 17, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Fox said: I think it's fantastic. Let the world see what we are really like. Picture taken May 17, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Rob Fullerton, a 46 year-old taxi driver who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 17, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Fullerton said: To host is really good for London. I think there's going to be issues with traffic. Hopefully, we can get around it. Picture taken May 17, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Ian Fraser, a 58 year-old mechanic who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Lambeth, London, May 17, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Fraser said: I think it's a waste of time. We are not going to benefit from it. It's bringing no financial reward to people like me. It's exclusively for the rich and famous. Picture taken May 17, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Nikita Smith, a 21 year-old drama student who has lived in London for two years, poses for a picture near Carnaby Street in London, May 21, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Smith said: I think it's a good opportunity. I don't think it's going to be too much of a change because London has so much diversity already. Picture taken May 21, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Tiziano Mazzillis, a 42 year-old fashion designer who has lived in London for twelve years, poses for a picture near Carnaby Street in London, May 21, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Mazzillis said: It's a great thing for London. I don't know if they are prepared for all the people coming, it's going to cause some aggravation for the commuters but it's amazing. Picture taken May 21, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Rosie Llewllyn, a 28 year-old childrens retailer who has lived in London for eleven years, poses with her dog Rufus for a picture near Carnaby Street in London, May 21, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Llewllyn said: I think it's great. I am not going to be here for it which I'm quite glad about. I don't have tickets but I like it when there's exciting things going on in London. Picture taken May 21, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Mash Lorne, a 60 year-old fish seller who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Brixton, London, May 22, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Lorne said: It's a fantastic idea and we waited so long for it. It's going to be good for everyone. Picture taken May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Sadiq Mohammad, a 69 year-old vendor who has lived in London for eight years, poses for a picture in Brixton, London, May 22, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Mohammad said: It's very nice. Business will be up. Picture taken May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Petrica Iancu, a 20 year-old desktop support technician who has lived in London for more than a year, poses for a picture in Balham, London, May 22, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Iancu said: I think it's a good idea and is good for London's name. But it's not so good for the people who live in Stratford because of the Olympics everything gets more expensive and local people can't afford it. Picture taken May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Craig Drysdale, a 57 year-old pensioner who has lived in London for twenty eight years, poses for a picture in Balham, London, May 22, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Drysdale said: I'm sceptical that it's going to bring long term benefits. We bid for it at a time when everybody was feeling optimistic about the economy. With hindsight, I'm not so sure it's going be worth it. Picture taken May 22, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Michael and Kay Deedman, 71 and 79 year-old pensioners from Hockley visiting London for a day, pose for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what they felt about London hosting the Olympics, Michael said: We are thrilled about it. Our granddaughter is taking part in the Paralympics, not as competitior but as a volunteer. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Esther Smedvig, a 66 year-old former management secretary who has lived in London for twenty years, poses for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Smedvig said: It's a brillant idea. In the beginning I thought it would have been better if the French had got it because of the disruption. But they have done a fabulous job in getting it organised and it's all on time. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Lotti Kozlow, a 24 year-old estate agent who has lived in London for six years, poses with her dog Rufus for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Kozlow said: I think it's a massive thing globally and it's brilliant for London but I just hope that the organising committee don't forget about the Londoners who are here all the time. When they said not to use public transport that bothered quite a few of us. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Melanie Black, a 71 year-old pensioner who has lived all her life in London, poses for a picture in Chelsea, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Black said: We can't afford it. The selling of the tickets has been extremely disorganised. But I hope it brings a lot of money for London and the country in general. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Tony Kerr, a 45 year-old underwriter who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in the City of London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Kerr said: I think it's great for people outside London and for the UK in general. For those in London it's probably going to be a bit of a hassle. It's going to be an interruption to business generally. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Garry Green, a 44 year-old motorcycle paramedic who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in the City of London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Green said: Personally, I think it's a good thing but it's going to cost a fortune. We're going to be paying for it for the next 20 to 30 years. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Carol Driver, a 35 year-old journalist who has lived in London for more than a year, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Driver said: For London as a whole I think it's a fantastic opportunity and it's a way to showcase our capital city to the world. In terms of Londoners, I think that we are slightly excluded and that we are going to need to make other arrangements in terms of work and getting around the city. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Alice Quon, a 23 year-old product and development manager who has just moved to London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Quon said: I think it's amazing. I moved to London a few months ago so I'm really excited to be part of it. I've never been in a host city during the Olympics so I just want to see everything I can. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Vanessa Babirye, a 20 year-old actress who has lived all her life in London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Babirye said: I think it's a good thing that we're hosting it here because we don't usually get things. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Joseph Wiseman, a 25 year-old PhD student who has lived in London for seven years, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Wiseman said: I think it has been a complete waste of money. It has gone way over budget and in a few years time no one will be saying it was good for London. I think it would be better if it were held in Greece all the time. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Darren Rudland, a 41 year-old fashion store staff member who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Rudland said: I'm very apprehensive over plans at the moment. But I'm interested to see the legacy of the Olympics. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Ann Shore, a stylist and creative director who has lived in London for twenty five years, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Shore said: It's exciting in the sense that London is a very invigorating and exciting city. The money spent could actually have gone to a lot better causes. I think it would be lovely if it was hosted in Greece every four years. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Deborah Blackstock, a 34 year-old mother who has lived all her life in London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Blackstock said: It's a brilliant idea but I'm worried about the traffic. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Janvier Wete, a 20 year-old junior editor who has lived in London for fifteen years, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Wete said: It's good for London because it attracts tourists. For us Londoners there will be loads of events and loads of opportunities in terms of jobs and even volunteer work. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Ben Slow, a 28 year-old street artist who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Slow said: It's a massive waste of money. I think it will be fun for a few days but if you think of everything that's going on at the moment with the current financial situation, it's a massive waste of money. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Nash Salim, a 60 year-old accountant who has lived in London for fourty five years, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Salim said: It's brilliant. The last time we had the Olympics was 1948 so 2012 will be brilliant for us Londoners. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Joe Atwere, a 42 year-old street photographer who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Atwere said: It's going be a positive experience. It's going to bring all the cultures and communities together and hopefully it will be a good celebration of sports as well as a celebration of life. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Victoria Palmer, a 27 year-old model and jewellery designer who has lived in London for sixteen years, poses for a picture in Shoreditch, London, May 23, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Palmer said: Being as I am the least sporty person that's probably ever existed, I can't honestly say that I'm excited about it. I think the money could go towards better things. Picture taken May 23, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Sharon Edgar, a 37 year-old personal trainer who has lived in London for twelve years, poses for a picture in Wandsworth Common, London, May 24, 2012. When asked what she felt about London hosting the Olympics, Edgar said: It's very exciting, a real challenge for the city. I'm glad it's happening when I'm alive. Picture taken May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Fred Bayles, a 66 year-old butcher who has lived all his life in London, poses for a picture in Battersea, London, May 24, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, Edgar said: I think it just puts everybody out of sync. People can't go to work and can't go home. It's a white elephant because when it's finished what are we going to do with all the debts? Picture taken May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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Ben White, a 38 year-old director of tennis who has lived in London for seventeen years, poses for a picture in Wandsworth, London, May 24, 2012. When asked what he felt about London hosting the Olympics, White said: It's a good thing. It should inspire more people into sport. I'm slightly sceptical about how corporate it is and how much things will really change. Picture taken May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth.
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