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tennis baller
tennis baller posted a blog entry
VIDEO VAULT: Fed is truly invincible, at least for Olympics TV ad
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a new TV ad starring a number of Olympic hopefuls, including Roger...
 
<em>kaoblues</em>
kaoblues posted a blog entry
The Darfur/China Olympic controversy made simple
Gengen GenocideMy good friend Villager at Electronic Village posted this video last week, but I thought it was so well done...
 
BenYankee
BenYankee posted a blog entry
Canada announces Olympic roster
This one’s for all you hosers out there: the 2008 Canadian Olympic Team has been announced (page 7 of the pdf)....
 
Squirrel Queen
Squirrel Queen posted a blog entry
Beijing Trims Its Shrubbery For Olympic Topiaries
With the opening ceremonies less than a month away, the Chinese are putting away all their lead paint for toys and spiffing up...
11 days ago The Squirrel Queen | Topics: art, food, green, nature
 
<em>tasithoughts</em>
tasithoughts posted a blog entry
Guam’s Olympic Team Prepares for Beijing
 With most of the world focused on the larger nations participating in the upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing,  many forget...
 
LuvToSurf
LuvToSurf posted a blog entry
Olympic Swimmer Eric Shanteau Has Testicular Cancer
Even after learning of his diagnosis of testicular cancer 24-year-old swimmer Eric Shanteau qualified for the 2008 Beijing...
 
LuvToSurf
LuvToSurf posted a blog entry
Beijing Changes Menu For Summer Olympics
When traveling to different countries one of the joys for some is to sample that particular region's unique cuisine. Not so...
 
jimmiebjr6
jimmiebjr6 posted a blog entry
IOC Gives the Tyrants in Beijing a Big Thumbs-Up!
It’s really tough for me to explain exactly how digusted this story makes me.BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing’s...
 
Andromeda Art
Andromeda Art posted a blog entry
torn
so, i L-O-V-E the Olympics.  i always have.  my first Olympic memories are of the 1984 games in LA.  at the time we had a...
 
WallstreetFighter.com
WallstreetFighter.com posted a blog entry
16-Year-Old Jordan Hasay Gets Trials Spotlight
A high-school student from California made waves at the U.S. Olympic Trials by placing 10th in the women’s 1500-meter...
17 days ago Elite Feet | Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
WallstreetFighter.com
WallstreetFighter.com posted a blog entry
Tyson Gay Still Running 100m at Olympics
Due a very disappointing sprain and fall at the U.S Olympic Trials (video below), Tyson Gay did not qualify for the 200 meters...
17 days ago Elite Feet | Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
WallstreetFighter.com
WallstreetFighter.com posted a blog entry
Oregon Sweeps 800m In Heroic Finish
Last week at the US Olympic Trials three runners from Oregon seemingly came out of nowhere to sweep the 800m finals. Nick...
17 days ago Elite Feet | Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
MZaidee
MZaidee posted a blog entry
Beijing Ready for Olympic Games
Nothing about the 2008 Olympics has been left to chance - Beijing is to ready for the Olympic Games schedule on August 8 ~ 24,...
 
<em>jonolan</em>
jonolan posted a blog entry
InfoWar - African Style
InfoWar has always been important in political and military struggles. In the modern world it possibly even more important for...
 
WallstreetFighter.com
WallstreetFighter.com posted a blog entry
U.S. Olympic Team Trials Return Tonight
Today, July 3, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials start back up. Events will be aired throughout the entire holiday weekend. Here...
23 days ago Elite Feet | Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
Robert G
Robert G posted a blog entry
Beijing air on July 2, 2008 or 37 days till Olympics 2008
James Fallows has offered snaps of Beijing air as seen from his apt. window. Needless to say the heavy smog shown in every...
23 days ago agnosticviews | Topics: choices, 2008 Olympics, Beijing, China
 
tennis baller
tennis baller posted a blog entry
PHOTO OP: Tennis titans take part in official ITF Olympics book
The ITF has just released their official Olympics book "Journey to Beijing - Tennis celebrates the Olympics" featuring over...
24 days ago Down the Line! | Topics: ITF, tennis, 2008 Olympics, media
 
bchesney
bchesney posted a blog entry
UT Lady Vol Swimmer Headed to Olympics
Former UT Lady Vol swim team captain, Christine Magnuson, has finally achieved her dream. Thanks to winning the 100 Butterfly...
 
kidicarus222
kidicarus222 posted a blog entry
Dwigt, Meet Tyson Homosexual
From Co-Worker Chris, a lesson in the dangers of auto-replace and a reminder that computers can only be a smart as the people...
 
Ask the Photographer
Ask the Photographer posted a blog entry
Epic Video: Brad Walker
Spokane native and University of Washington graduate Brad Walker qualified for the Beijing Olympics in the pole vault.He...
 
WallstreetFighter.com
WallstreetFighter.com posted a blog entry
Tyson Gay Runs Fastest 100m Ever, No World Record
Tyson Gay (middle) checks his timeJust weeks after Usain Bolt broke the 100m world record, Tyson Gay, a 25-year-old from...
26 days ago Elite Feet | Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
<em>actor212</em>
actor212 posted a blog entry
One Must Simply Marvel
In this day and age of drug-enhanced athletes and money-grubbing hit-and-run phenoms, it's not only refreshing, but...
 
The_Wilted_Rose
The_Wilted_Rose posted a blog entry
Don’t ban sportspeople - don’t crush their dreams
Whatever you think of Zimbabwe or Robert Mugabe, we shouldn’t ban its sportspeople, as Gordon Brown despicably said in...
 
underwearblog
underwearblog posted a blog entry
New Brand: teamm8
I'd first like to thank our guest blogger Nick M. from Michigan for finding this new brand. Teamm8 (pronounced "teammate")...
 
Shelly Bryant
Shelly Bryant posted a blog entry
Tomorrow We Will Know
My two nephews and I have tickets to go to Shanghai next week. Tomorrow we will know if our visas are approved. I never do...
38 days ago My Travel Blog | Topics: visa, 2008 Olympics, china
 
Bentcorner
Bentcorner posted a blog entry
One more reason not to watch the Olympics
Evidently there is WNBA point guard named Becky Hammon that plays for the San Antonia Stars. She’s raised quit the stink...
 
Ask the Photographer
Ask the Photographer posted a blog entry
Epic Video: Olympic Matrix
This is one of the coolest things we at Just South of North had seen in a while.In honor of the upcoming summer Olympics....
 
Ask the Photographer
Ask the Photographer posted a blog entry
Washington native sets new American Record in Pole Vault
It was quite a day for Washington natives in the professional sporting world today.Today marked the Nike Prefontaine Classic,...
 
stevej
stevej posted a blog entry
What Happens to Them - Happens to Us
 Images of the China earthquake on the New York Times and those of the situation in Myanmar are reminding us that we human...
 
Grace
Grace posted a blog entry
China Relief - Walking Our Talk
Debris of collapsed buildings is seen after the earthquake in Beichuan county in southwest China’s Sichuan province,...
 
<em>hagarsdaughter</em>
hagarsdaughter posted a blog entry
Am I Not Human? Campaign
"Hagar's Daughters" joins with fellow bloggers to participate in Am I Not Human? campaign. On the 27th of each month...
 
<em>vani_bahl@sbcglobal.net</em>
vani_bahl@sbcglobal.net posted a blog entry
First Peep Into Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ Stadium
Beijing’s $500-million Olympic stadium opens its doors to the media. Finishing touches are still being added to the 91000...
 
tpm
tpm posted a blog entry
106 days ago Photomontage | Topics: military..., 2008 olympics, china, vote
 
NotaSheep
NotaSheep posted a blog entry
Gordon "consistency" Brown strikes again
He really is losing it, isn't he? At the weekend he wasn't going to boycott the opening ceremony, the BBC reported this...
 
NotaSheep
NotaSheep posted a blog entry
Lord Coe fearlessly speaks out
Well in fact he was recorded making these remarks by a Channel 4 reporter, they were not intended to be made public. This is...
 
Ask the Photographer
Ask the Photographer posted a blog entry
Epic Photo of Greatness
(Thanks Spokesman-Review for your photo slideshows)Sometimes I give the French a little more razzing than they deserve. I must...
 
NotaSheep
NotaSheep posted a blog entry
Konie Huq and the Olympic torch
"A man was pulled away by police after attempting to snatch the Olympic torch from former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq as...
111 days ago Not a sheep | Topics: Tibet, China, Konnie Huq, 2008 Olympics
 
PJOnori
PJOnori posted a blog entry
This Week’s Weekly Links of the Week - Week 80
I am certainly amazed, but I seemed to have continued to write at a steady pace throughout the entire crazy timeline. Things...
 
Amunti
Amunti posted a blog entry
African Squads in Midweek Friendlies
Much of the world played World Cup qualifying last night. Others played friendlies in preparation for the 2010 World Cup....
 
Charles F
Charles F posted a blog entry
The Obama-Richardson Vice-Presidential Deal: The Betrayal Of Hillary Clinton
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is as low as they come, which means, he’s an awesome politician. A scum bag, yes, but...
 
Brian
Brian posted a blog entry
Featured Contest: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Sweepstakes
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is sponsoring a sweepstakes that will provide four winners and their guests a...
 
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