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Beijing Cleans Up For The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games 2007-09-07 01:21:00 The Clean up in Beijing China has been kicking up in high gear with less than one year to go before the 2008 Olympic Games start. Everything from security measures, to new commute routes, to lowering crimes rates & also building new commute routes to relieve traffic congestion.Here's some news tidbits in & around Beijing China:Bad habits anger Beijing residents What disgusting habits turn your stomach when you walk the streets of the capital?Beijing residents say spitting is what they hate most about living in the city, among the multitude of anti-social behavior to be witnessed on a daily basis.Following close behind spitting are dog owners who fail to clear up their pets excrement.Beijing implements old city protection regulations Regulations on Protecting Historical and Cultural Sites in Beijing began to take effect on May 1st. The Regulations cover the overall protection of old city, the protection of historical and cultural blocks, the protection of cultural relics preservati ... Games

Paralympic Torch Relay Route Revealed 2007-09-06 14:25:00 This map shows The final planned route for the Paralympics Torch Relay. The planned torch relay route will cross "Paralympic cities" from Beijing (host city of the 13th Paralympic Games) to Vancouver (host city of the 10th Paralympic Winter Games in 2010) to London (host city of the 14th Paralympic Games in 2012) to Sochi (host city of the 11th Paralympic Winter Games in 2014) to Hong Kong (co-host city of the 13th Paralympics, equestrian events). The two other routes will be the "Modern China" and "Ancient China" routes. The "Modern China" route will cross Shenzhen, Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Qingdao, Dalian and Tianjin and the "Ancient China" route will cross Huangdi Mausoleum, Xi'an, Hohhot, Urumqi, Chengdu, Changsha, Nanjing and Luoyang. The three torches will finally meet in Beijing and light the main cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games on September 6, 2008.China is expecting next year's 2008 Special Olympic Games to be the largest &a ...

Beijing 2008 Olympics - Visa & Passport Information 2007-09-06 08:53:00 All foreigners need an entry visa. If part of a group, the tour operator will often obtain your visa for you; group visas will usually be issued for groups with at least 10 members, and the guide accompanying your group will keep the visas. Individual travelers can apply at any Chinese embassy. The procedure is usually straightforward and takes about a week. If your visa runs out while in China, it can be extended by the local Public Security Bureau, the police. However, make sure you visit them before it expires, because you will be fined for overstaying your visa. A valid passport is required to enter China. China does not allow entrance if the holder's passport expires in under six months; returning home with an expired passport is illegal, and may result in a fine. It is a good idea to photocopy the page of your passport that contains your photograph, passport number, and other identifying information, along with other important documents such as visas, travel insurance policies, ... Amp

George Bush In The Beijing 2008 Olympics 2007-09-06 08:20:00 U.S. President George W. Bush has accepted China's President Hu Jintao's invitation to attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Hu extended his invitation to Bush & his family, which George eagerly accepted & later on commented that he is attending the 2008 Olympics games to show solidarity for sports and not to make any political statements for or against China.OlympicsGeorge Bush ...

Prague For The 2016 Summer Olympics Games 2007-09-06 05:23:00 Just days before the September 13 deadline for submission of entries. The Prague of Czech Republic has joined a strong line-up of Cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Prague Mayor Pavel Bem and Czech Olympic Committee chairman Milan Jirasek both finalized the city's intent to host & also unveiled the logo for The Prague bid for the 2016 Olympics. The logo consists of green numbers in the year 2016 shaped like a laurel branch as a symbol of victory. If successful, it will be the first time The Prague's first time to host the Summer Olympics after their unsuccessful bid in 1924 which Paris won.Though Prague has entered the Olympics hosting race, Officials say The Prague's bid has a very slim chance given that London will be hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics & it would be highly unlikely that the IOC will have 2 European cities will host the Olympic Games consecutively. Instead, they are hoping it will strengthen their bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.OlympicsSports ... Games

Chicago For The 2016 Summer Olympics 2007-09-06 04:00:00 Chicago has officially joined the likes of Rio de Janiero Brazil, Tokyo Japan & The Prague Czech Republic as the Cities competing for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Battling Los Angeles California for the U.S. representation, it was finalized by the U.S. Olympic Committee last April 2007. "We look forward to working with the International Olympic Committee in convincing them why we believe Chicago is the best host city," Mayor Richard Daley said while acknowledging "tough competition" from some of the "greatest cities in the world." Chicago officials were upbeat about the success of an Olympics in a city enamored of its sports teams.The U.S. Olympic Committee will still need to fill in the paperwork and wait till June 2009 when the International Olympic Committee will officially announce whether Chicago, Rio de Janiero Brazil, Tokyo Japan, The Prague Czech Republic or other applicant cities won the right to host the 2016 Olympic Games.2016 OlympicsChicagoolympics ...

2006 Olympics Singer Pavarotti Dies at 71 2007-09-06 01:32:00 Probably the most recognizable Tenor of the modern times & 2006 Winter Olympics Singer Luciano Pavarotti dies at the age of 71 after losing a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He never came back after being released from the hospital august 25. He has been suffering with chronic fever for a few months before passing away. His claim to fame is his most recognizable Tenor voice which he used to amaze audience all over the world. The also teamed-up with 2 other great tenors: Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. He holds the current world records for most number of classical albums sold.Other interesting facts about Mr. Luciano Pavarotti are:1. Pavarotti developed a close friendship with Princess Diana after he joined her campaign against landmines. He declined an invitation to perform at her funeral, saying he could not sing well with "grief in his throat". 2. In 1998 Pavarotti became on of only 15 artists to receive the Grammy Legend Award since it began in 1990. His most recen ...

U.S. Gymnastics Team Wins in Stuttgart 2007-09-05 13:21:00 The US-China rivalry steams up again just as everything else about the U.S & China. The top 2 teams in the women's Olympic qualifiers in Stuttgart, Germany are headed for a showdown for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The Olympics competition for Women's Gymnastics shall be one of the highlights of the events, where the skills of the Americans will be tested against the hometown advantage of the Chinese women gymnasts. It should be worth the price for buying the expensive tickets... If anybody can still get one. LOLThe stars for the Stuttgart win for the U.S. were Alicia Sacramone, Ivana Hong, Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone & Shayla Worley. But the China Womens' Gymnastics Team composed of Cheng Fei, He Ning, Jiang Yuyan, Li Shanshan, Xiao Sha, Yang Yilin said they will definitely give the Americans a great fight. It's going to be a blast on next year's Olympics.Here's the Top 8 Team Finishers in Women's Gymnastics in Stuttgart Germany.1. United State ...

Stuggart Olympics qualifiers - Canadian Gymnasts going to Beijing 2008 Olympics 2007-09-05 02:05:00 The Canadians made it. They have just earned themselves a trip to the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Team Canada made it at number 11th out of the circle of 12 garnering a total score of 357.700 in Stuttgart,Germany. With Kyle Shewfelt unable to participate & sidelined on a wheel chair, the Canadians mustered enough guts & points to finish within the top 12.The top 3 Gymnastics Teams that finished in Stuttgart,Germany where the China gymnastics team with 374.275. Second place was the Japan gymnastics team with 370.275 & third was the Germany gymnastics team with 364.350.Edmonton's Brandon O'Neill, Halifax's David Kikuchi said Kyle was the backbone of their team & they were doing it for him & to get to the Beijing 2008 Olympics. But with two broken tibia's, Kyle Shewfelt will be out for several months & hopefully be competitive by game time august 2008.Here's the source of the news: The Canadian PressCanadaGymnasticsolympics ...

Iphone now available in China 2007-09-04 21:44:00 You read that right. The Iphone is now available in China. For the Chinese who are willing to shell out a whopping US$1,170, they can buy the iPhone at electronics markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. With all the hype of it's availability in China, there's just one catch, it Iphone could not receive calls. The all hyped-up phone-slash-everything has not been configured with the major telecoms provider in China. The real debut should be in 2008, just in time for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.Source of The News: The Canadian PressiphoneChinaolympics ... Iphone

Beijing 2008 Olympics Tours - Vacation Packages 2007-09-04 20:51:00 Beijing 2008 Olympics Travel Guide - For those looking maximize their stay in China while they're out there after the Olympics is done by 8-24-2008, Here's a list of great sites to see in China. China has gained popular interest for vacation goers not only because of the Beijing 2008 Olympics but because of it's rich history & culture. Debated to be the cradle of Asian civilization, China's recorded history dates back to over 3,000 years ago. Interestingly enough, China has one of the better recorded history as proven by their well-kept archives from the ruling monarchies that reigned since the first dynasty. Places of great interest include: The burial grounds of the first Chinese emperor where the huge Terra cotta army is preserved. The Great Wall of China built by order of the first Chinese emperor. The Forbidden City in Beijing is also one of the places one should not miss to visit. Other places include:1. The Silk Road2. The Potala Palace in Tibet3. Mogao Caves4. The Tashilhun ...

Beijing 2008 Olympics - What to expect when you get there? 2007-09-04 20:08:00 I was browsing one of the blog community websites I participating in & noticed an interesting thread that was something about what 5 countries you'd want to visit for a vacation. I peeked in the conversation & found that there's a lot of people wanting to visit China in their lifetime. I thought to myself... Hmm... Given the reputation of China being culturally & politically different from most developing countries, I was surprised to find out that people didn't want to visit China for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. It's because of the culture & history. But what do they really know about China? Have they researched enough to conclude what they can expect from China?For you readers in the same situation, here are some website guides for almost everything about China, with or without the Olympics.Chinese Embassy in the U.S.Gateway To ChinaChina TravelGeography, Culture & Many moreWikipedia - Chinaolympicssports ...

Beijing 2008 Olympics Sponsors - Panasonic 2007-09-04 07:40:00 Panasonic, popularly known to be a manufacturer of audio, video & recently telecommunication products has solidified it's partnership & participation with the Olympics institution. The agreement of sponsorship will be extended till the 2016 Olympic Games. Their banners & other ads will be seen all throughout the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, the London 2012 Olympics, the Sochi 2014 Olympics & the 2016 Olympic Games.Fumio Ohtsubo, President of Panasonic is elated about the development & has commented that:“Panasonic is proud to announce its commitment to supporting the Olympic Movement for another eight years through to 2016, building on its nearly 20-year partnership with the International Olympic Committee. Through our commitment to the Olympic Movement, we want to make it possible for people around the world to share the passion of the Olympic Games with our HD technologies, whether they are in the stadium or watching from home. Panasonic promises to ... Panasonic

Richard Gere against the Beijing 2008 Olympics 2007-09-03 06:13:00 Here's probably the biggest & most recognizable face encouraging a boycott of the Olympics. Richard Gere, a staunch supporter of Tibet & devote Buddhist, recently commented on one ambush interview that "A general boycott to me certainly has value; it's probably impractical, but emotionally absolutely makes sense". Gere went on saying he thinks China should let Tibet decide it's future. Mr. Gere has been on the watchlist on China immigration & has been banned from entering China because of statements like this.For an avid Olympics supporter like myself, I think Mr. Gere is biased & uninformed about the Olympics' purpose. The Beijing 2008 Olympics is about sports & not about politics. He's just another jumping on the hopeless bandwagon of boycott the Olympics bit. Of all the comments Mr. Gere only one phrase makes sense. That is when he said - "...it's probably impractical" Darn right it is... No way he's going to make any difference. The 2008 Olympics in Beijing will ...

2008 Special Olympics - The 2008 Paralympics Gets attention too 2007-09-03 03:00:00 Thought to be little known to many, The Special Olympics or The Paralympic Games is also going to be held in Beijing China in 2008. The exact dates are September 6 to 17, 2008. There are 23 Sport competition for the handicapped. The first Special Olympics was held in Rome in 1960, 12 years after Sir Ludwig Guttmann began holding sport competitions for war veterans who obtained injuries in World War II. The Special Olympics has been gaining ground for popularity in the past few years and it is estimated that next year's Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games will be the biggest & most popular in the competition's history.Here are some great links for you if you are searching for more information on the Beijing 2008 Special Olympics:Special Olympics SchedulesSpecial Olympics HistorySpecial Olympics Sports CompetitionSpecial Olympics ClassificationSpecial Olympics VenueSpecial Olympics PhotosSpecial Olympics TicketsSpecial Olympics Volunteer InformationSpecial Olympics VideosHere's the latest d ...