I find all Gr Britain has done to put on the Games AMAZING! Under budget? Who would even think that was possible? I watched the program explaining all the back story of building the venues- did you know the venue where the opening ceremonies/track-field is can be reconfigured into a smaller arena when it's over? This is brilliant and definitely what will happen in the future. Also there were many improvements and upgrades done in London which hopefully Londoners will be able to enjoy and benefit from when the rest of the world goes home. I love everything about the Olympics, especially all the athletes' stories. I do think maybe smaller or less industrialized countries could benefit and avoid financial pitfalls if they could be a Host Coalition instead of an individual host. I'm concerned for Brazil and the financial burden and pressure hosting the games must be putting on them. Especially since the media can't seem to talk about them without mentioning they are the first South American hosts. My one disappointment is the absence of Ann Curry in the NBC coverage, but that's another thread...