As a DFH far-left liberal progressive cynic, I believe there are important services only government can provide, and yet major limits to what an overly powerful government will provide. America's "paper of record" goes to China, and provides a narrative on the failure of the positive pole and the success of the negative. From last [...] Jessica Hardy The former Cal swimmer, who missed the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for clenbuterol, has been cleared for the London Games. Sports' high court ruled the four-time NCAA champion and breast stroke... By HARI KRISHNAN United Press International China is taking serious note of the scandal over clenbuterol-tainted pork, which has hit the industry hard since pork is the most consumed meat in the country. ICU challenge Spanish cycling's acquittal of Alberto Contador after he tested positive for banned substance clenbuterol. Pork produced by the country's largest meat processor was found to contain an illegal chemical called Clenbuterol, raising fresh doubts about the government's ability to enforce food safety laws COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- Denmark's anti-doping body has acquitted cyclist Philip Nielsen after a positive test for clenbuterol during the 2010 Tour of Mexico.... The IOC's top anti-doping official said he has seen no convincing evidence that athletes can inadvertently test positive for clenbuterol or other banned drugs by eating contaminated meat. The IOC's top anti-doping official says he has seen no convincing evidence that athletes can inadvertently test positive for clenbuterol or other ... LONDON (AP) -- The IOC's top anti-doping official said he has seen no convincing evidence that athletes can inadvertently test positive for clenbuterol or other banned drugs by eating contaminated meat.... Olympic judo gold medallist Tong Wen won her appeal Wednesday against a two- year ban for a positive clenbuterol test that she blamed on eating contaminated Chinese meat. Procedural failure cited for overturning two-year ban after testing positive for clenbuterol at 2009 championships Cleared of using a banned substance by the Spanish cycling authorities, Alberto Contador will be a relieved man after months of anguish following a positive test for clenbuterol. Alberto Contador has had his appeal against a one-year ban for positive clenbuterol test overturned by the Spanish National Cycling Federation. _Tribune News Services_ MADRID -- Alberto Contador's lawyer says the Spanish cycling federation has cleared the rider of doping, reversing its proposal to ban him one year for a positive test at the Tour de France. Contador will keep his third Tour title and can participate in this year's race, but the International Cycling Union and the World Anti-Doping Agency can appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Contador tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol during last year's Tour. He blamed the result on eating contaminated beef. Spanish media indicates Tour de France winner will retain his title despite positive test for clenbuterol JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- South African officials say they have banned cyclist Michael Dean Pepper for three years after he tested positive for clenbuterol.... Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador submitted documentation Tuesday to overturn a proposed one-year ban for testing positive for clenbuterol during last year's Tour de France, which he won.
Key Words: clenbuterol
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Friday, May 13, 2011
BigGuv vs. Free Market China Edition Names & Faces Meat scandal hits Chinese consumer confidence Alberto Contador's doping acquittal appealed by International Cycling Union Tainted Pork Renews Food Safety Fears Danish cyclist acquitted of clenbuterol IOC official Arne Ljungqvist No evidence for meat claim AP disputes contaminated food as a defense Interview dispels Olympic judo gold medallist wins ban appeal champ Cyclist Contador another battle but war far from over has oneyear positive test overturned Spanish National Federation escapes set to keep Tour win body may clear charges SAfrican banned 3 years offers final defence nix
