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Ohno had slipped into last place in the 1000m but fought hard to take a medal regardless. "I really had to fight," he said. "I can't wait to watch the tape and see how I came back from last place to win bronze."
Ohno now has two gold, two silver and three bronze medals in his three Olympic appearances.
Again, the Counterpoint Group would like to congratulate him on his victory!
Coming off a strong showing at CPAC, Marco Rubio and has found himself in a debate with FL Governor Charlie Crist. Fox News announced today that both candidates for the Republican nomination for the seat currently held by Senator George LeMieux on March 28th on “Fox News Sunday”. The debate will be aired live from Washington, DC.
The Counterpoint Group would like to congratulate Battushig Batbold and fellow delegates of the One Young World global leadership summit in London earlier this month.
Battushig Batbold, the son of the Mongolian Prime Minister, Sükhbaataryn Batbold; addressed an audience of over a thousand of his fellow young global leaders representing 192 countries from around the world. Though the precociously accomplished 23-year old Mr. Batbold highlighted the merits and opportunities of investing in smaller countries such as Mongolia, one of the world’s fastest developing countries, it was clear that the focus of his speech was international development through cooperative opportunities. Battushig used the academic model of “study abroad” as an example of successful and mutually beneficial partnerships across state lines. Cooperation and better understanding of global challenges certainly seemed to be the theme of the inaugural conference.
Though the summit featured an impressive list of distinguished counselors including, Senator John Kerry, Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Sir Bob Geldof, and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, the real emphasis of the conference was the resolutions developed by the attending young delegates to face global issues. Human rights, religious tolerance, world health, and sustainable development were all major topics that these working groups addressed.
By the time of it’s closing ceremony, the summit had successfully bridged major gaps between nations large and small by emphasizing the shared values and developmental goals of the next generation of world leaders.
The Counterpoint Group would like to commend the organizers for this impressive and essential summit to further international development.
Where does Senator Evan Bayh’s roughly $13 million war chest go? Legally he can transfer it to a federal committee like the DNC, DCCC or the DSCC, or the Senator can contribute it to a charity of his choice. Bayh could also hold it over to a run for president should he decide to do so, but as of now, nobody knows where the money will go, but everyone in Washington is wondering who will get it. In an election year, roughly $13 million can make a huge difference in a campaign.
According to Bayh, “At this time, I simply believe I can best contribute to society in another way: creating jobs by helping grow a business, helping guide an institution of higher learning, or helping run a worthy charitable endeavor.”
Whomever gets the money will be the true beneficiary of Bayh’s choice to run for reelection. While all of it most likely wont go to his successor, it is a safe bet that some if it will.
Stay tuned and keep an eye on the money . . .
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN) would seem to be the natural person to run for the seat just made “open” by Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), but after much discussion with his advisors, the number three ranking Republican in the House has just announced that he will not run for Bayh’s seat.
Stay tuned. . .
Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) has announced today the he will not run for a third term. Since the age of 30 when Bayh ran for Secretary of State, Bayh has never lost an election
Senator Bayh is the son of the late Senator Birch Bayh.
Stay tuned . . .
The Counterpoint Group would like to congratulate Larry Ellison for winning the America’s Cup on Sunday. For the first time since 1995, America will once again play host to the America’s Cup. Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle has spent nearly $400 million in his pursuit to bring the Cup home. His BMW Oracle team beat defender Alinghi, a Swiss team which was supported by billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli.
Ellison is one of only a few American CEO’s to be able to kiss the trophy. His fellow CEO’s include CNN founder Ted Turner, Bill Koch and Harold Vanderbilt.
The America’s Cup dates back to 1851.
