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1. Olympics
   The Olympics are one of the largest media events. In Sydney in 2000 there were over 16,000 broadcasters and journalists, and an estimated 3.8 billion viewers watched the games on television. The growth of the Olympics is one of the largest problems the Olympics face today. Although allowing professional athletes and attracting sponsorships from major international companies solved financial problems in the 1980s, the large number of athletes, media and spectators makes it difficult and expensive for host cities to organize the Olympics. For example the 2012 Olympics, which will be held in London, is based on an updated budget of over £9bn which is one of the biggest budgets for an Olympics to date. Even if sponserships do lighten the load in terms of the debt that these countries make, one of the biggest problems faced is how will their economies cope with the extra financial burdens put on them.
2. Sydney -- Sydney Cbd
   Most transport in Sydney is by automobiles, and there is an extensive network of freeways and tollways (known as motorways) and roads across Sydney. The most important trunk routes in the urban area form the Metroad system. Sydney is ... served by extensive train, bus and ferry networks. Sydney trains are run by CityRail, a corporation of the New South Wales State Government. Trains run as suburban commuter rail services in the outer suburbs, then converge in an underground city loop service in the CBD. In the years following the 2000 Olympics, CityRail's performance declined significantly.
3. Sydney -- Sydney Airport
   Since then, Sydney has become one of the biggest holes in Australia (with the exception of Canberra) and now no one likes them anymore. Sydney's peak in popularity was when it was founded. Since then, it has taken a turn for the worst. One of its biggest blunders was hosting the 2000 Olympic Games because the IOC felt sorry for them (and they had taken a bribe of Sydney Airport which was later sold to Macquarie Bank for 2 stones and an ostrich egg). Sydneysiders still don't accept the fact that basically everywhere is better than Sydney and that the only 'real' things that exist are an oversized aboriginal canoe infested with termites, a nuclear missile in disguise and a massive eggshell that was hit by a meteor in prehistoric times.
4. Sydney -- Sydney Harbour Bridge
   Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and with a population of over four million people is the most populous city in Australia. Sydney is located on the east coast of Australia. It was established in 1788 when Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove and claimed Australia for the British. Built around Sydney Harbour, Sydney is known in Australia as the "Harbour City", and structures on the Harbour such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are globally recognised icons of the city. Sydney has one of the world’s most recognizable skylines. Its famous harbour is commonly referred to as the most beautiful natural harbour in the world, Its ... a global city notable for its climate, culture and world famous landmarks
5. Sydney -- World
   The Alliance Française de Sydney is part of the largest network of language and cultural centres teaching over 400,000 students worldwide. There are 1,300 Alliances Françaises established in 112 countries including 33 in Australia.
6. Sydney -- Cities
   Sydney is one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the planet. As well as being home to the descendents of those who arrived with the original English, Irish and Scottish colonists, Sydney has attracted immigrants from all over the world - from countries as diverse as Italy, Greece, China, New Zealand, India, the Phillipines, Lebanon, Iraqis, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and the Pacific Islands. Sydney's culture, food and general outlook reflect these contributions to the majority Anglo-Celtic cultural basis.
7. Olympics -- Summer Olympics
   In the early 1930s, the bid to host the 1936 Summer Olympics was won by the rising German Reich, spearheaded of course by the personification of evil, Adolf Hitler. Though the location of the games at that time seemed relatively harmless, the grandeur of the spectacle legitimated, in many previously contesting eyes, Hitler's reign over the motherland and the positive effects that he was having on the nation previously overrun by depression.
8. Olympic Games -- Ancient Olympic Games
   According to Greek legend, the Olympic Games were founded by Heracles, son of Zeus. But what do you know about the Olympic Games (Ancient and Modern)? All multiple choice questions. Have a go!
9. Winter Olympic Games -- Winter Olympics
   "On the 20th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, ORDA is thrilled to partner with the Goodwill Games," said Charles Gargano. "Lake Placid’s legacy, along with the commitment of Governor Pataki, the state and ORDA, makes Lake Placid the ideal location to stage the first Winter Goodwill Games."
10. Olympic Games -- Modern Olympic Games
    The first modern Olympic Games were a success. Although the total number of athletes did not exceed 250, they had been the largest international sports event ever held. The Greek officials and public were ... very enthusiastic, and they even proposed to be allowed to have the monopoly on organising the Olympics. The IOC decided differently, however, and the second Olympic Games took place in Paris, France.

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