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Wow, I haven't posted an entry in forever. Figures that I would stop posting right after I paid for an account!
I am busy watching swimming at the Olympics. I had toyed with not watching the Olympics due to politics and I guess that the IOC isn't an NGO its really about business. After all, NBC was able to get the swimming finals moved from the traditional evening slot to the mornings in order to be able to air the finals in USA prime time. NBC gives the IOC a lot of money. Unfortunately, all the money spent does not filter down to the athletes. The exposure does help some athletes earn money and sponsorships after the Olympics but the playing field is so uneven. Dara Torres spends $100,000 on support people. I register Natasha in one pilates class.
I am busy watching swimming at the Olympics. I had toyed with not watching the Olympics due to politics and I guess that the IOC isn't an NGO its really about business. After all, NBC was able to get the swimming finals moved from the traditional evening slot to the mornings in order to be able to air the finals in USA prime time. NBC gives the IOC a lot of money. Unfortunately, all the money spent does not filter down to the athletes. The exposure does help some athletes earn money and sponsorships after the Olympics but the playing field is so uneven. Dara Torres spends $100,000 on support people. I register Natasha in one pilates class.