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The NYT and LAT do take-outs on the leading contenders.
Events for the all-important first week of April: A radio station in New Zealand erected tents for a 20-couple "togetherness" session, an Auckland station is shelling out for hotel rooms for fecund contenders, and European cable is broadcasting programs on the mating rituals of lions and chimps.
It is a concept that does not easily lend itself to compromise, as the Republican presidential contenders are demonstrating.
Apple says both Bushes are to be reckoned serious presidential contenders.
Instead, a 15-member selection panel narrows the field of possible venues to two final contenders, with the final selection being made by the IOC.