Act with humanity. Simply question the Youth Olympic Games.

The first-ever Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Singapore August 14-26, 2010. Approved in July 2007 by the International Olympic Committee, the new global event will have teenage athletes - 14 to 18 years old - compete in the same sports as those at the "Professional" Olympic Games.

The inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be followed by the 2012 Winter YOG, 2014 Summer YOG, 2016 Winter YOG ... and so on ...  in alternate years to the "Professional" Olympic Games.

Wait a minute, not so fast.   The creation of the Youth Olympic Games obviously gives the IOC and broadcasters a youth product to sell. But, is anyone concerned about the young lives that run up against the commercial machine of the most powerful brand in the world?  

God Bless Nodar Kumaritashvili.

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Monday, December 28, 2009

 The Youth Olympic Games are 8 Months Away - Why hasn't the International Olympic Committee made Public Announcement of this Exciting Opportunity for Youth?
Mon, December 28, 2009 | link 

Monday, December 21, 2009

 Postings to resume December 28

Due to unforseen circumstances in the High Court and Court of Appeal in Wellington, New Zealand, it was necessary to extend the business trip in New Zealand from 7 to 21 days.


Mon, December 21, 2009 | link 
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7/23/2010 The Final Countdown as Olympic Torch is Lit in Athens     

The first ever Youth Olympic Games moves ever closer; when the Games officially open on Saturday 14th August 2010 it will be an historic day for the International Olympic Committee.

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