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UN Secretary General Betrays Human Rights by Attending Beijing Olympics

China is the world’s most vicious tyranny. But for all its wrongdoing, the country faces virtually no accountability. To the contrary, China is treated as a respected member of the international community, even granted the honor of hosting the Winter Olympics, which start on Feb. 4. Read More ›
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Blue racetrack on a sports field at olympic stadium
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Regional approach to Olympics makes good sense for Seattle

The Seattle Bid Committe that is spearheading the drive to bring the Olympics to Seattle and the Northwest in 2008 has entered a new, post-Atlanta phase. First, the organizational effort is about to be intensified. Entrepreneur Clark Kokich will operate as chairman of the committee, and internationally known events impressario Bob Walsh will lead planning, as before. But to provide Read More ›

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men sprinters run on track stadium in athletics competition
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Keep the Seahawks? How about landing the Olympic Games?

Seattle’s future as a sports town could brighten in the next few months, and everyone–not just fans–will benefit. Fascinated disgust with the saga of the migrating Seahawks has tended to obscure this area’s bids for two of the most exciting sports events anywhere–the World Track and Field Championships in 1999 and the Olympic Games of 2008. Getting either one would Read More ›