I was in Atlanta in '92 when they were preparing for the '96 Games. There were a dozen or so large hotels being built in the surrounding area and they were all booked already for the Olympics...at scandalous rates, I'm sure.

By the way, I thought NBC did an outstanding job covering the Olympics this year. I watched more than I had planned and it was partly due to the excellence in coverage. They provided compelling camera angles and commentary. I don't care for diving, but the instant replays from every conceivable perspective made it interesting.

Watching the close up of Bolt sprinting from the camera that races along the side track with him on hi-def big screen makes you think you're running with him.