New on our blog: With the 2012 Olympics finally underway, a view from the ground in London. What are your own first impressions, on TV or in person?

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So the Olympic Games have finally begun! Friday’s opening ceremony was viewed by people all over the world, and countries are already starting to rack up medals in events like swimming, cycling, and judo.

Londoners have of course been anticipating the Olympics for years. Now that they’re upon us, we’re starting to get a picture of what London is actually going to be like during the next two weeks. For months we were warned about increased crowds on public transport and encouraged to get excited about events taking place across the city. But aside from the usual complaining about our commutes being slowed, we didn’t really know quite what to expect. 

Now that the Games are underway, the mood has...

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