Comments

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   Andrew

   Jul 21st, 2005

   Any successful departure from JFK is an indication of good times to come.

   I’m wondering a few things about the Tour – what is the economic impact to the country as a whole? What does it mean, economically or commercially, for a town to host a stage departure or finish? How are the different stage routes chosen? Do communities compete to host or do they compete to be left alone? Is the tour a focal point for anyone advocating an issue (the EU, WTO, the Iraq Invasion, etc…)? Do the French flip-out about “obsenity laws”? Is the guy in the Devil suit officially affiliated with Satan, or is he an unauthorized representative?

   Have a great day, and eat pasties!

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   Betsy Whalen

   Jul 21st, 2005

   Great questions – and in case some of you don’t know who the Devil of the Tour de France is — you can find a little info about him here:

   http://www.recordholders.org/en/records/didi.html