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IOC holds ‘moral high ground’ in doping dispute ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — A senior Olympic official says the IOC holds the “moral high ground” in the doping case involving American runner LaShawn Merritt. Read more on Sports Illustrated You can dispose of used bulbs in trash Q UESTION : Starting in 2012, we will have to buy/use the new compact fluorescent light bulbs. The “old” ones will not be sold…

Kalpana Devi creates history at Women’s World Cup Judo New Delhi, Sep 26 : Kalpana Devi of India has created history by winning bronze medal at Women’s World Cup Judo held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from September 25 to 26. Read more on New Kerala AP Interview: IOC chief says give India a chance India’s potential for hosting future Olympics should not be written off before giving embattled New Delhi organizers…

At 8:41 am on Wednesday, July 2nd, the International Olympic Committee in Prague announced that Vancouver was awarded the 21st Olympic Winter Games in 2010. Massive crowds at GM Place in Vancouver and Whistler Village erupted in celebration…it was a day that changed our province forever. No copyright infringement intended. Video property: CBC

AP source: USOC, IOC reach $18 million deal The U.S. Olympic Committee will contribute $18 million to resolve a financial dispute that has strained relations with the IOC, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance TAT using golf to draw in foreign tourists Members of the golfing familiarization trip pose for a photo at Siam Plantation Course, August…

With Barack, Michelle, and Oprah Obama all making such a supreme “sacrifice” by going to Copenhagen and begging for the Olympics, have you forgotten how much time the Messiah has spent apologizing for you? The IOC was apparently listening closely when he spoke of how terrible a nation we are, and booted Chicago first of all the cities. How’s that Hope and Change working out? Looks like the world has…

Rogge plans to discuss possible SAfrican bid with President LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — IOC president Jacques Rogge will discuss the possibility of a South African bid for the Olympics when he meets with South African President Jacob Zuma next month. Read more on Sports Illustrated AP interview: IOC envisages sport betting watchdog LAUSANNE, Switzerland — IOC president Jacques Rogge says sports federations need to join the fight against match fixing…

IOC: Rio Should Waste No Time Before 2016 Olympics IOC wants Rio to waste no time in preparing for 2016 Summer Olympics Read more on ABC News Parkview Olympics Wednesday morning hundreds of Parkview Learning Center students took to the field to test their athletic skills in the annual Parkview Olympics. Join our Premium Online Membership to view the rest of the story. Read more on Mesabi Daily News