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					Originally Posted by calgarygeologist  The IOC will certainly have to make changes to the way they operate otherwise they might only have countries like Russia, China, Brazil, Venezuela and larger African nations interested in hosting the games. | 
	
 
I think that may be why Calgary has a chance. The IOC takes a year off from trying to get money from semi corrupt nations. Having it in Calgary gives them some credibility rather then chasing money in the same places. They need to let that well replenish itself.