THE OLYMPICS

[zee24]

We won't find the actual business economical figures until the end of August early September but they are looking good. London Bars, Restaurants, Clubs, Pubs, Cafe's & Cinemas have reported a good increase of revenue during the Olympics

[Wolfpack]

No he can't, his evidence usually is if you don't agree with him, you are a loony lefty liberal or some equally tired term.

Only you are a loony left liberal. I only pointed out what the news said here. Even BBC America said the figures were low. All I was saying was the Olympics no matter where they are played lose money. The only one's who make money are the people who build what is needed.

[SIMPLY THE BEST]

Does this count ? BBC News - Olympic food market petition has 5,000 signatures

[johnboy1974]

Does this count ? BBC News - Olympic food market petition has 5,000 signatures

No this refers to one market area which did particularly badly during the Olympics.
Mr wolf pack said that 80 percent of all businesses in London had reported a loss and it was that figure which does not seem right to me.

[Snowy79]

I think 80% is a bit over the top but according to the BBC is has caused a lot of problems. Chances are the general state of the economy also plays a part. My mate rents flats out in Edinburgh during the festival and he says he's lost thousands as some of his flats are empty and that's a first.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QObPav7bKrs"]UK businesses and tourism suffering due to Olympics (31July12) - YouTube[/ame]

On a side note. Why has the Olympic Flame been put out yet the Paralympics haven't even started?

[motorola123]

DESERVE ROYALITY

I THINK OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE CARIBBEAN,SHOULD FOLLOW SUIT,LIKE TRINIDAD WITH TREATING THERE ATHLETICS LIKE ROYALTY,THE BAHAMAS ON WELCOMING THERE ATHLETICS WITH GIVING THEM POSTER AND MEASLY PHONE CARDS TO PASS OUT ON MOTORCADE,HOW RIDICULES.THOSE GOLDEN KNIGHTS DESERVE,LIGHTHOUSE,LANDS CARS AND IF THEY HAVE SMALL CHILDREN,TO SECURE A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THERE CHILD.ANY ONE OUT THERE AGREE WITH THIS?