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...these and other tactics can be steps in the direction of protesters’ underlying goals. As the opening ceremonies draw ever closer, we wish athletes and activists alike the best in chasing their Beijing goals. “One world, one dream,” the official 2008 slogan reads—and a thousand spotlights, a thousand gazes, and a thousand opportunities for change...
...Amendolara offers a tiny blip of hope on the otherwise bleak map of Calabria. Current local leaders have pushed to maximize the town's tourist potential and improve living conditions for residents. Beginning in 2001, Mayor Mario Melfi, a former union leader, implemented a municipal program under the grand slogan: "Amendolara wants to be in Italy, in Europe, in peace." Funded by $3 million a year in local property taxes and $630,000 in revenue from traffic tickets - plus additional grants from Rome and Brussels - the town has offered financial incentives and improved infrastructure to attract private businesses. The mayor...
...everybody has been gasping in admiration of Barack Obama, I have been trying to find out what his policies are [March 17]. His website and his speeches and interviews contain much fine rhetoric, but so far I have found a total of zero realistic policies. Change is a fine slogan, but for the most powerful position in the Western world we need more than slogans. We need realistic policies. Until Obama can provide them, he doesn't deserve to be President. Neil Wagstaff, Ashwood, Victoria
...closing their side of Everest - the northern slopes - because of overcrowding and environmental concerns. Most climbers believe the real reason is that China wants to prevent any demonstrations that would mar the event. Last year, climbers unfurled a banner at Everest base camp playing on the Beijing Olympic Slogan: "One World, one Dream, Free Tibet 2008," the banner read...
This desire for a social shift isn’t a product of the 2008 presidential campaigns, many of which have adopted “change” as a slogan or talking point; to Fournier, the campaigns are merely reflecting the national environment...