Logocentric (adj).Regarding words and language as a fundamental expression of an external reality (especially applied as a negative term to traditional Western thought by postmodernist critics).
Sometimes I just write whatever I feel like. Other times I respond to prompts, many taken from the following places:
I myself would prefer a country host versus a city. I know that the cost would be passed onto the spectator but if knowing ahead of time where things are going to be would give a lot more people the opportunity to attend the Olympics. When it falls on one location, prices are jacked up like hotel costs, airbnb costs even transportation because they know people will be forced to pay.
I realize Elisa makes some valid points and it would take quite an adjustment but once it has happened for a while I think the quirks could be ironed out. It's already been happening in Europe with the winter events and no one made big fusses they adapted.
I've never been to an Olympics but I always watch on TV. I like your idea of a hosting country rather than city which makes it seem available to more people in person. UF (here in Gainesville) has some who made it! Yay them!!!
Having been to the Olympics as a spectator, I can see some issues with some of the ideas posted here.
* Hosting events in other cities: While this is sometimes necessary, the cost of getting to and from the venues gets passed onto the spectators. It's not just a financial cost, either. Since not all countries have efficient rail systems, flights are needed to get people to these far flung venues. Depending on the number of people expected to be in the stands, that's going to result in perhaps greater emissions compared to having venues in a more compact area. Also, logistical costs for even getting essential people there (and back) are higher. More hours will be needed by various press agencies to determine how to get their crews and equipment to the remote venues and back to the main city, as reporters and photographers alike are often covering multiple sports in that time frame.
* Having a country host vs. Having a city host: The country model works well for a single sporting event with multiple stages because those in attendance have the shared intent of seeing how one tournament p,as out. The Olympics are not especially linear here. Many spectators go to see a variety of sports over a short period of time. Having many events in a reasonably compact area makes this possible. Spreading out events over a country makes this a lot more difficult, especially for spectators traveling from outside the host country. I have been planning to attend a Winter Olympics, and the biggest headache has been trying to figure out transport. This is one of the reasons I ended up deciding not to go to the 2026 Olympics and may end up waiting for Salt Lake City to host (where it's a fairly compact setup).
* Encouraging travel: This...doesn't always work. If the OKC leadership gets the right resources to promote businesses and attractions outside the canoe venue, the tourist dollars may get spread out more evenly. That's not a guarantee. It is more likely that people will go to the venue and back and not visit (m)any other businesses in between. This can cause local resentment and possibly even negative economic outcomes.
I have more thoughts on this subject, but I think this is a reasonable starting point for further exploration of the topic.
I'm currently reading a book called Chosen by Benedict Jacka. I really wanted to read the first in the series but it wasn't available.
I believe Taken is the first book.
I have a second hardbound book Science Fiction/ Fantasy book called Revisionary Book 4 By Jim C .Hines. They also didnt have the first three in the series. I have a feel
ingg I might not understand it without first reading 1-3.
I think this one might be harder to read. I'll try though. Maybe I'll check at the used book store. They might have some. There's only 4 books in the series.
I need to write your list down. So many sound interesting. I like the alternate reality and parallel universes.
I like all of the books you listed.
I plan on viewing your other posts about movies etc.
I enjoy hiking, but I would need to get in better shape to do any rough terrain hiking. Now, it's cold outside, there's snow, and it's just not a good time to go out and start hiking, so, as I mentioned before, I'll stick to hiking inside. I'm going to hike to the kitchen and get some Doritos.
There was a sign in a gym I used to go to, "Willpower gets you started, habit keeps you going."
I used to go, but it was like this, "I'd have to drive thirty minutes to get to the gym, I guess I'll just exercise at home by walking to the cupboard and opening a bag of Doritos."
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