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Reuters When it comes to the Games, the West Coast dominates.
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Should U.K. Residents Outside of London Resent the Olympics?
Organizers are trying to sell the Olympics as 'Britain’s games.' But England's non-Londoners aren't buying it.
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London's Opening Ceremony Might Actually Be Good
Leaked news of the city's first Olympic moment include nods to England's musical influence and winks to its agrarian past.
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The Pettiness of Olympic Branding
The micromanaged brand protection strategies of the International Olympic Committee are going down about as well as you’d expect with the home crowd in London.
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How the Olympics Will Reflect London's Changing Food Scene
The Games will offer spectators a distinctly familiar roster of dishes, distinguished from what’s available at the average airport mainly by even higher prices.
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What Will It Take to Turn Berlin Into a Major Economic Center?
The city is an arts hub. Can a new airport bring it into the upper tier of European cities?
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Why London Wants Asian Tourists at the Olympics
Could publicity around the Games lure luxury shoppers into Burberry and Jaguar? Yes, according to a new poll.
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The Fuzzy Future of London's Olympic Stadium
The city's search for a post-games stadium occupant has been disappointingly fruitless so far.
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The Two Towers of London's Olympic Misgivings
An army missile turret and the unveiling of The Orbit have dominated U.K. headlines this week.
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London's Brand Olympics
The Games have provided an unprecedented opportunity, not always welcome, for companies to attach their names to parts of the city.
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London's Newest Export: The Poor?
The Olympics promised a fresh start for deprived East London. But they may end up forcing the poor out.
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Are London's 2012 Logos the Worst in Olympic History?
The city is trying to showcase its quirky side. Instead, its Olympic symbols have become a laughing stock.
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The Olympics and the U.K.'s Complicated Relationship With Its Rule Breakers
Organizers of the London games have taken unprecedented measures to stop "lone wolves" from wreaking havoc. But that hasn't stopped them from making them a central part of this summer's festivities.
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What the Summer Games Will Cost the Queen
The London Olympics will be an equal-opportunity irritant for VIPs.
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How the Games Are Boosting Britain's Arts Scene
A surprisingly eclectic cultural festival is set to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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The Delicate Politics of Olympic Security
Londoners may be watching their city’s security takeover anxiously, but they can't seem to turn away.
