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...hope. There were recollections of the 1980 U.S. hockey team that won its proxy war against the Soviets, who themselves were then at war in Afghanistan. These Games would transcend even politics and patriotism on their way toward therapy. "This is an important event under any circumstance," Utah Governor Mike Leavitt had said a few weeks after the attacks, "but fate may have fallen upon this state and city to host an event where the world will come together to heal...
...puritanical, homogenous white-bread community of Deseret--as Mormons used to designate their geographical base--is going multigrain, with people of different races, faiths and outlooks moving into the state. Governor Mike Leavitt says that when he came to office nine years ago, 8% of the state's population was from an ethnic minority. Today it is 14%, and when his term is up three years from now it will be 17%. The 2000 Census showed a 138% increase in the Hispanic population over the preceding decade, and a 740% increase in people now prepared to declare they live...
...Bloods, they don't wear colors, and members don't readily admit to their existence. They were originally formed for self-defense, but have gradually become more offensive, with gangs from different backgrounds (Korean, Vietnamese, etc.) squaring off against each other. "They're not really territorial," says Police sergeant Mike Handfield, who heads up the Ly investigation (one suspect has been caught, three others are at large). "It's a virtual reality set-up. When you have groups that are already rivals and they get together because of these games, that has built-in problems...
Hayes has also worked with famed personal trainer Mike Boyle, who selected Hayes to work with the U.S. Women’s Hockey National Team during their winter training camps...
Song: “All I Need is a Miracle,” Mike and the Mechanics...