Beijing Summer Olympics

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Iraq has been banned from taking part in the Beijing Olympics because of a government decision to disband the country's National Olympic Committee, a senior official of the committee said on Thursday. ...

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Traffic flowed a little smoother. Busy avenues had fewer cars. By nightfall, even the hazy sky had mostly cleared. ...

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Toxic air, algae blooms, Tibetan uprisings—welcome to the 2008 Summer Olympics! As the Aug. 8 opening ceremony inches closer, the list of potential disasters gets longer every day. Below, we've collected all of the crises and glitches that might spoil the Beijing games. On our ranking scale, one torch is no big deal; 10 torches is a potential catastrophe. Print out this handy guide, and be prepared for the worst. [ more ... ] ...

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AsiaHotels.com has published a visitor guide for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the '2008 Beijing Olympics Guide Book.' This free, fully downloadable guide provides a wealth of information about not only Olympic events but also local transportation options, restaurants, accommodation options and sightseeing in Beijing. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1076524.htm ...

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- 25 days ago
Interested in attending the Olympics but didn't plan ahead? You may be in luck--especially if you're a corporate big shot with a private jet and more than $40,000 to burn on you and your loved one. A little-known Yale School of Management program for company chieftains offers four days of business mixed with pleasure from Aug. 9 for $32,395 a couple. The package includes speakers such as Stephen A. Schwartzman, Hank Greenberg, Peter V. Ueberroth and possibly the Chinese foreign minister, Yang Jiechi. The pleasure part: "Category A" tickets (that apparently means they're good seats) to Olympics events, with the use of cars approved to travel in Olympics-access lanes. ...

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For 16 days the world will turn its attention to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and the Garnet and Gold of Florida State will be very prominent. A total of 13 student-athletes and coaches from three sports will represent the Seminoles and eight different countries at the Games. ...

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A preview of the different sports and venues in which the events will take place featured at this years Summer Games Also look for notable athletes and AllTime medal count leaders according to NBC at this years Summer Olympic Games ...

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TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Thestar.com (www.thestar.com) announced today that it has launched a 2008 Beijing Summer Games website (www.thestar.com/Olympics) which features full editorial coverage of the 2008 Olympic games alongside photos, videos, and a searchable database of all Canadian athletes. Eleven Toronto Star staff will be reporting from Beijing, including Olympic reporting veterans Randy Starkman, Doug Smith and Dave Feschuk as well as columnist Rosie Dimanno. ...

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Poland announces Olympians for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing ...

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Posted by Tony Stark: Last Sunday, Beijing officials started its ambitious attempt to clear the Chinese sky out of pollution before the Olympic Games starts on August 8-24. The traffic scheme program will last for two months, clearly indicating that the Chinese government is only concern for the coming Olympics, and not for a life long solution to reduce their Tags: Beijing traffic plan , traffic scheme for Olympics . Comments: 0. ...

Source: www.editorsweblog.org --- 17 days ago
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has published a guide for journalists on covering the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. The guide emphasizes the need for journalists to protect their Chinese sources. "You will leave, but they will stay," said Minky Worden , director of media at HRW. The guide addresses the Chinese government's regulations imposed on foreign journalists, and offers tips to elude government censorship. It also teaches journalists to identify different levels of security forces by uniform. The guide will be available in French, English, Spanish, and German. Source: Agence France Presse ...

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Phone and Service Packages Make Travel to China More Convenient and Hassle-Free With Local English Speaking Personal Concierge Service Yoyoor, the smart mobile phone rental and travel assistance service company for English speakers, will have convenient mobile phone rental packages available for travelers visiting China for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The full-featured phones will [...] ...

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Photron, Inc. has been chosen to provide the high speed cameras for the Beijing Summer Olympics 2008. ...

Source: kezins.com --- 30 days ago
Hot Dogs, 4th of July and ice cold lemonades… Summer is the best time of year to enjoy the great weather and live it up with your close friends and family. In America, the Olympics are our olde past time. We now have MLB, NFL, and the NBA as our main sport attractions. [...] ...

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Ithaca College Faculty and Students Working with Olympic News Service Are Willing to Share China Experience with Interested Media. ...

Source: www.editorsweblog.org --- 25 days ago
In order to manage its extensive programming schedule, the BBC will send a staff of 437 to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The BBC's programming will feature 2,750 hours of coverage, commentary from former athletes, and constant live feeds. In addition, this year's Olympics will be the first games broadcasted in high definition. "It is way beyond just a brilliant sporting spectacle," said Huw Edwards, anchor of the 10 o'clock news. Here are some highlights from the weblog's past coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics: * Journalists awaiting Beijing Olympics: manage expectations * Olympics "catastrophic" for press freedom * Australia: Olympic Committee deal allows websites to carry Olympic content * China: International Media Centre to be accessible for all during 2008 Olympics Source: The Guardian ...