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...secret papers in East Germany that show how researchers during the Cold War had evaluated steroid use point-by-point, dose-by-dose, examining how much had to be given at which intervals to be most effective. There exists similar evidence in the West. For example, there's the Canadian inquiry, published by Judge Charles Dubin in 1990, which uncovered details of steroid use after Olympic sprinter Ben Johnson tested positive for steroids and was stripped of the gold medal...
Gratit-E.U.-de Europe's frustration with creating a binding narrative reminds me of another group of diverse people who couldn't agree on much - Canadians [Aug. 11]. Much like the E.U., Canada has constituents who pull it in different directions, wary of quick action or consolidation by any one group. I believe the heart of Canadian goodness can be found in the checks and balances that result from this interplay. I would encourage the E.U. to appreciate what it has - a collection of peacefully co-existing cultures possessing a collective voice with which to speak to the world...
...every two hours - things seem relatively staid. Boo. Since every athlete, in theory at least, could win a medal right now, it makes sense that folks are playing it cool at the moment. "It'll be a way better experience if you're not sloshed the whole time," says Canadian archer Jay Lyon. Not that Lyon has a choice - since alcohol is a depressant and could keep a jittery marksman calmer, beer is considered a performance enhancer in archery. He can't sip a drink for a month. Smart rule: drunk archers can't be good for their fans either...
...popular destination is the hair salon, where stylists shout at passersby offering a can't-miss deal: a trim, wash and blow-dry, for the unbeatable price of zero yuan. "They wrap you in," says Canadian field-hockey player Ravinder Kahlon. "They're like 'Hair! Wash!' Next thing you know I'm getting a cut." You need the right 'do for the medal stand, don't you? (And to impress that stunning Brazilian volleyball player.) Plus, too thick a coif can slow you down in the Beijing heat...
Perhaps it would be unreasonable to expect that, even as the Opening Ceremonies creep closer, the Olympians can think sports 24/7 in the Village. After swearing off extracurricular activity, Trupish, the Canadian boxer, and Kahlon, the field-hockey player, huddled with two countrymen and walked toward the square. "Maybe we can find that girl," one of them said...