I'm quite comfortable. Athletes make their own decisions. A number of them are competing in the next day or so. It's a difficult decision. We support them whatever choice they make.

I'm trying to think of a good side. It's good for the vultures.

The return to a level playing field for irrigation in the basin will encourage more efficient water use, and that will have a positive effects on flows in the river and help salmon. The subsidized rates basically encouraged waste and allowed irrigation on marginal land.

They are learning experiences, ... You find out what other cities are doing to improve their government and you find out what grants are available. You get to talk with other council members and mayors to see what they're doing to make things better.

It will make the Games more worldwide in their scope. That is good for sport.

It's been bad news, and the bad part is it's been relentless. But this is reality.

It makes a lot of sense. If they have a system that works, they can expand on it.

(This mixture) is a Band-Aid that's a little cheaper and works better.

They are both very competitive individuals and it's hard in an individual sport.

see the world in a very specific way and try to impose their views on the society at large. A lot of what I do is confront these assumptions and try to stop the assaults so the public can make an informed, unbiased decision. I like to take on causes that other firms might avoid. My clients appreciate that I like to get in the arena, take off the gloves and throw down.