Dancing For The Games in Birmingham

A few photos and a couple of video clips from Dancing For The Games at ArtsFest 2010 the largest free arts festival in the UK.

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Posted September 11, 2010
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At What Price Comes Value For Money?

Wtf-cuff

I just got sent a news link from @Loudmouthman I think he knew it would get my back up.

It appears that to ensure the London Olympics recoups some of it's massive costs, the corporate sponsors will be adjusting the laws and using the police to enter private homes if they suspect non official merchandise to be present. They will also be implimenting new stop and search powers in the street.

POLICE POWERS

Police will have powers to enter private homes and seize posters, and will be able to stop people carrying non-sponsor items to sporting events.

"I think there will be lots of people doing things completely innocently who are going to be caught by this, and some people will be prosecuted, while others will be so angry about it that they will start complaining about civil liberties issues," Chadwick said.

"I think what it will potentially do is to prompt a debate about the commercial nature of the Games. Do big sponsors have too much influence over the Games?" 

Have I got this wrong? What on earth are they thinking?

At what price will this 'Value For Money' come?

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Posted March 12, 2010
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