I have a slight modification to propose to the International Olympic Charter. I suggest that the Olympics, and the Paralympics, be run back-to-back, nonstop, month after month and year after year -- and always in Beijing. It could be tough on the... ...full story at James Fallows
from James Fallows on Fri, Sep 12 2008
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