With the 2008 Beijing Olympics around the corner, protesters from the freedom group Reporters Without Borders disrupted the flame-lighting ceremony. The group is protesting the Tibet crackdown. A...
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In preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China plans to evict 13,000 people per month. This decision, however, is not without controversy from human rights groups, namely, the Center on Housing...
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I'm a bit of a history buff so I found this to be amazing. While preparing the ground for the London 2012 Olympic Park site, construction workers have found Roman pottery and a coin. Apparently,...
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Just a few days ago, organizers for the 2012 London Olympics unveiled the plans new stadium. But, on Monday, a fire broke out on the site. Unluckily, no one was hurt. Police do not believe terrorism...
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We are still about nine months away the start of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but that didn't stop London organizers from unveiling the stadium for the 2012 Olympics. The $1 billion stadium will...
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A day after demand for tickets for the 2008 Olympics crashed a computer crash, the Beijing organizers apologize and admitted they underestimated the demand for tickets. The website selling tickets...
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While reading about the Olympic ticket computer crash, I discovered an personal experience article by a college student who got an unique opportunity to witness the construction of the Bird's Nest...
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Heading to the Olympics? Trying to get tickets to your favorite events? Don't worry, you are not alone. Tickets to the 2008 Beijing Olympics went on sale today. But, due to an overwhelming demand,...
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by Terah Shelton on September 11, 2007
On the sixth anniversary of September 11th and the upcoming one year countdown to next year's Olympics, China is concerned about potential terrorists attacks at the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics....
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by Terah Shelton on September 05, 2007
If you're looking at the picture wondering if its time for Thanksgiving, the answer is no. It's just the Beijing Olympic officials have struck again. This time, they're focusing in on...
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Sometimes we need to be inspired, motivated, or just reminded how easy and great we have it here in the United States. So, this morning, I went in search of inspiration or a story that moved me. I...
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No matter how hard they try, officials of the 2008 Beijing Olympics cannot think of everything. Normally, athletes are concerned about their competition, but it seems they now have something else to...
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Who says your life is over when you grow older? Cao Zuosheng is living proof that you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. At the tender age of 103, Zuosheng is volunteering to carry...
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The 2008 Beijing Olympic officials are at it again. After promising to control the rain, bad attitudes, and much more, now, they are putting the kibosh on the number of cars and planes to control...
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