When the NBC TV network, a subsideary of defense contractor General Electric and the IOC voice "displeasure" over an USOC Olympic channel, I suspect that "voiced displeasure" is a euphemism for the threat of a lawsuit and/or forget holding an Olympics in Chicago if you do go live with that cable channel!From IndyStar.com:I personally do not want Chicago to get the Olympics for evey thing I have read from the USOC, they want to do it on the cheap. i.e. a temporary pool,
It's uncertain when -- or if -- the U.S. Olympic Committee's proposed new television network will launch. But by postponing the network, the USOC is trying to avoid any harm to Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics.
Bringing the games to Chicago is being viewed as a near-necessity to maintain U.S. interest in the Olympics. "..."
The USOC's original move brought sharp reaction from the IOC and TV partner NBC. After meeting with IOC president Jacques Rogge on Sunday, USOC chairman Larry Probst announced the network startup would be delayed.
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From the USOC:I prefer the games go to Japan - they obviously have more taste than Chicago and will try to out-do Beijing!
"...Chicago 2016 organizers unveiled on Friday several venue changes they say will benefit athletes and the community, and make their bid more attractive. In addition to moving the aquatic center and making the swimming pool a temporary facility, the sailing, canoe/kayaking, track cycling and BMX cycling venues all will be moved under Chicago's retooled bid plan.
"... The warm-up pool, a permanent venue, will be adjacent to the temporary competition pool and the two will be separated by a deck, much like they were in Beijing. There also will be a separate diving well and a pool for water polo. All temporary pools will be moved to other Chicago parks after the games. ..."
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We certainly won't be able to throw an awesome Olympics when the USOC is bragging not about the venues but rather how "smart" their budget is!
