London Olympics 2012 controversies

Messages to stay away from London and other key venues have worked too well, with visitor numbers suffering catastrophic falls.

Is it more scare mongering from the Daily Mail or are London's streets, hotels and restaurants really empty? 

Saudi Arabia judoka Wojdan Shaherkani will compete at the Olympics after a row over the wearing of a hijab is resolved.

On the one hand the fact that this woman could participate is cool. On the other hand, why should this flexibility in interpreting the rules come from Judo and not from Religion? Is there a universal rule stating that religion CANNOT be flexible? What do you think?

We already know that wireless hotspots have been banned at the London Olympics. But it seems that the practical aspect of the rule has been tested as sports fans are secretly turning on their mobile hotspots to access the Internet.

There are lessons business owners can glean from Olympian social media mistakes. Some strategies for your business marketing efforts.

Freedom of speech doesn't extend to Twitter : controversial tweets, as Olympians Papachristou and Morganella, can get you disqualified or worse, get you arrested (see Tom Daley article).

Looks as if Olympic athletes are going to have to add social media training and preparation to their training plans if they want to get through the socialympics.

And as for the rest of us, we need to work at it too.

The woman who appeared in India's Olympic contingent in the opening ceremony was a cast member, Seb Coe has said.

Indian officials now seek apology after embarrassing appearance of "woman in red"

Various protest groups plan to use the summer 2012 London Olympics to make their voices heard.

CONS, Space Hijackers, Art not Oil, Greewash Gold, Anonymous

Prices for official Olympic souvenirs were cut by up to 80 per cent – even before the Games began. Retailers last week introduced reductions on products with the 2012 logo.

The importance of branding! 

Team GB have enjoyed great success but the government wants the longer-term economic legacy to be just as productive.

TeamGB success has definitely provided a much needed boost to British moral, despite the fact that London became a showcase of corporate branding & entertainment. 

But sure that we'll soon come down again and remember the 13Bn spent, the jobs that haven't been created and the economy that has seen no real stimulation.

Sniffy French rivals have raised eyebrows – and suspicions – about Team GB’s ‘outrageous’ Olympics success.

The French merely throwing their toys out of the pram at Britain's success? After Hunter & Purchase's episode with the rowing and Hindes' fall in the cycling, what happened to British fair play?

The London Olympics will be officially conducted in French with English as its second language, according to previously secret contracts seen by The Daily Telegraph.

If that's the case, how come French was left off the commentary during yesterday's athletics races and competitions? Can't find an article on last night's mess up but can somebody please tell me if I'm going mad? WHY WAS NO FRENCH USED? 

François Hollande, the French president, has blamed the empty seats at Olympics venues on the greed of organisers who gave too many tickets to corporate sponsors.

Hollande's talk of gold medals puts him in a delicate position as both countries battle it out for 3rd and 4th place in medal tables. 

What a beautiful sport....

If you’re only feeling luke warm about the Olympics, then this is for you. Enjoy!

The next time you find yourself watching a women's swimming event, keep an eye out for these fierce manicures.

Olympic female swimmers are sporting team costumes and now nails to add a bit of sparkle to their look. Sure to catch on as a trend ;-) Soon to be seen at a beach or pool near you!