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Dear Pema
The answer to the question, which you describe as simple, can also be stated in simple terms. This float
celebrated the Olympic Games this year, as numerous floats in the Rose Parade have celebrated Olympic Games in the past.
The
float was sponsored byAmerican interests and it was admitted to the Parade by the Tournament of Roses, a non-political community
volunteer organization that sponsors a wonderfulcelebration each year of New Year's Day. The Tournament works hard to avoid
political implications and intends to offer a great family event.
With due respect, I do not view the float as a platform
for anything except the Olympic Games 2008 and the great tradition that the Games represent for human endeavor, hard work,
discipline, and success on the merits. It is my hope that the occurrence of the Games in August will be inspiring to all who
participate and who view. I hope that this is helpful in at least conveying my thoughts about this matter.
BILL BOGAARD
Mayor
Jana Stewart/Office of the Mayor & City Council
SHOOTING AT NANGPA PASS:
WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?
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Last fall, a teenage Tibetan nun was gunned down
by Chinese police as she tried to escape Tibet through a high Himalayan pass. An American guide LUIS BENITEZ was the first
guide to speak out about the incident, which was observed by an international group of climbers on Cho Oyu, a popular Himalayan
peak. The incident sparked major disagreement among the guides about how they should respond. Benitez speaks with Senior Producer
Christal Smith on what he saw, what he did, and what he would have liked to have done if given a second chance. Benitez currently
holds the world record for the most consecutive summits of Mt. Everest by a non-Sherpa.
download pdf: Murder at 19,000 Feet
Best of Explorers Web 2006: The truth of Nangpa La
YouTube video of the shootings
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10 QUESTIONS FOR THE DALAI LAMA
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| Rick Ray with Senior Producer Christal Smith |
Filmmaker RICK RAY
was given a 45 minute audience to film an interview with the Dalai Lama. He turned that time into a full length documentary
by outlining the genesis of each question and how the Dalai Lama responded. Senior Producer Christal Smith has 10 questions
for him.
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ARTISTS WHO HAPPEN TO BE TIBETAN
Producer Julie Adler drops in on 4 internationally based contemporary artists and their curator the day after their gallery
debut in Los Angeles. They just happen to be Tibetan. In this segment, we learn how they are attempting to defy stereotypes
to reconcile both traditional and contemporary themes and styles in their art work.
Gonkar Gyatso
Kelsang Lamdark
Tenzin Rigdol
Palden Weinreb
Fabio Rossi (curator)
ASK TENZIN: THE TIBET CONNECTION'S ANSWER MAN
THE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM
This month Tibetan scholar TENZIN DORJEE explains the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and what both separates and unites
them.
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