Olympic ideals clash as Beijing bid sparks critique
A guest editorial from Dagens Nyheter argues IOC claims of separating sports from politics are unrealistic. It contends China’s Communist Party state controls society, suppresses dissidents, and uses the Beijing bid to advance political and economic goals, questioning Olympic ideals and tolerance.
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Beijing
China
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Moscow
IOC
Dagens Nyheter
Stockholm
Sweden
Growing unrest in English cities echoes Northern Ireland tensions
The report links racial violence in Bradford to economic despair in former industrial towns. It cites six meter barriers in Drumcree, long standing sectarian strife, and unemployment as factors fueling racism and clashes across Bradford Leeds Birmingham and Burnley amid a general drive for jobs and opportunities.
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Highlights of July 15 through the years
A digest of notable dates including Rembrandt’s birth in 1606 and Georgia’s 1870 readmission, Boeing’s 1916 founding, Truman’s 1948 nomination, Mars imagery in 1971, Chowchilla kidnapping in 1976, Rock Hudson’s 1985 AIDS revelation, Clinton’s 1992 nomination, and other key moments.
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Rembrandt
Leiden
Netherlands
Georgia
Union
Boeing Co
Pacific Aero Products
Seattle
Truman
Philadelphia
Associated Press Goldwater
Arizona
Republican National Centre
Vention
San Francisco
U.S
Nixon
Mars
Mariner
Republic of China
Chowchilla
Calif
Rock Hudson
Doris Day
Hudson
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
New York
Sale at Buena Suerte Ranch Nets Over 300000 Dollars
25 years ago today July 16 1976 Dr Leonard Black part owner announced the second sale turnout at the Buena Suerte Ranch. More than 300000 dollars changed hands with seventy nine colts and brood mares shown at an average price of 9276 dollars. Sandy Cones a U S Army member is visiting relatives after an 18 month Korea tour. She is daughter of Lon Moss and Cindy Cones of Roswell. Airman Mike Mordetti son of Angelo and Mrs Mordetti 1113 Calle del Sol St recently graduated from Lowry Air Force Base Colorado from the weapons mechanics technical training course.
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Leonard Black
Buena Suerte Ranch
Sandy Cones
U.S. Army
Korea
Lon Moss
Cindy Cones
Roswell
Mike Mordetti
Angelo Mordetti
Calle del Sol St
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
U.S. Air Force Technical
Sanchez seeks top spot in New Mexico GOP race
John Sanchez, six months in the state legislature, emerged as a GOP rising star after beating House Speaker Raymond Sanchez. He funded a poll showing 53 percent statewide name recognition and donated 250000 to his gubernatorial bid. He met with RNC and GOVA officials, attended Cinco de Mayo at the White House, and will wait until January to decide on a run while redistricting looms.
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John Sanchez
Raymond Sanchez
Manuel Lujan
Sanchez
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Farmington
House Gop
Dick Cheney
Gary Johnson
Johnson
Washington, D.C
Washington
Republican National Committee
Republican Governors Association
White House
New York City
Ellis Island
al Gore
Jeff Bingaman
Bill Richardson
Bill
Satcher calls for more sex education to curb AIDS
Surgeon General David Satcher urged expanded sexual health education to prevent AIDS and unwanted pregnancies. President Bush rejected the recommendation, stressing abstinence and local control while noting Satcher's term ends soon. The report advocates honest dialogue, parental education, and contraceptive access in schools alongside abstinence.
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U.S
David Satcher
Bush
Satcher
White House
Ari Fleischer
Clinton
Fleischer
Presi
Rance
Whites blind to discrimination against blacks
A Washington Post Kaiser Harvard poll prompts debate on racial bias. The writer argues whites deny discrimination against blacks, noting real estate, seating, and opportunity gaps. He contrasts poll responses with everyday observations of inequality. He cites O J Simpson and media framing to illustrate attitudes.
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Washington Post
Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
Harvard University
O.J
Johnny Cochran
Los Angeles
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