Oct 02, 2009 -
In a stunning upset, Chicago was ousted in the first round of voting to host the 2016 Olympics.
Chicago received the fewest number of votes in the first round, despite its star-studded last-minute pitch.
Tokyo was voted out soon after.
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Dec 28, 2008 -
What goes up must come down. Last year at this time, we commented on the rise of irrational exuberance. In 2008, the world landed with a loud and well-documented thud.
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