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What a moment - always special. I still remember 2005 Singapore and I know our Australian and Canadian posters have fond memories of decision days.

I start with a question. The Chicago venues video was disappointing compared with Madrid and Rio ones?

I don't buy some of ATR's allegations. QUOTE (Raphael @ Oct 22 2009, 08:41 PM) Conspiracy Theories 1. The IOC wanted to get rid of the USOC leadership with a Chicago loss. So far, the goal may be halfway reached with the decision of acting CEO Stephanie Streeter to not seek the job on a permanent basis. 2. A Rio win could mean $500 million less in television rights fees, or ...

- What are your views on this article? QUOTE Ignoble IOC Treatment of Nobelist Obama October 9, 2009 By Philip Hersh One thing came immediately to mind when I learned Friday morning that President Barack Obama had won the Nobel Peace Prize. Wonder what the petty pooh-bahs of the International Olympic Committee think now of embarrassing a Chicago bid endorsed by the ...

I'm sure if the government is planning to spend 14billion (or probably much more) they will get some of the violence under control, at least for show around the time of the games.

Rio is the 6th most dangerous state capital in Brazil.... Recife and Vitória murder rates is very bigger than Rio de Janeiro's one. Murder rates are decreasing and probably for 2009, it will be reduced by 10%. A great number since nothing changes radically in one day. About people searching food in dumpster... This is not exclusive for Brazil. Even in USA this exists, since there are 18% ...

2018 will be interesting. When are they deciding this one? --------------------

If you mute the video and play "Bugler's Dream Olympic Fanfare and Theme" in a different window / tab you can pretend it’s already 2016 and NBC kept its broadcasting rights.

After Americans dropped the atomic bomb...

Didn't George W. Bush win one of those?