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Samsung Cell Phone Pin a Hot item in Beijing

Textually (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

When they're not watching their favorite athletes, Olympic fans are going crazy for pins which are being sold on the streets of Beijing. According to EDT , the unofficial Olympic “sport,” took off at the 1988 Calgary Winter Games, and has slowly been gathering momentum as the Chinese get bitten by the trading bug. The most sought after one according to Ted Arthur is a Samsung pin that has a phone...

Aussie hockey star Grant Schubert to miss rest of Beijing Games with injury

Fieldhockey.com (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Kookaburras striker Grant Schubert in action against the Netherlands at the Beijing Games. IN-form Kookaburras striker Grant Schubert has been ruled out of the Beijing Olympics with a knee injury.

Tibet demonstrators detained in Beijing - Summary

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Beijing - Chinese security personnel detained five US pro-Tibet activists after they unfurled a banner in Beijing's Olympic Park, and another six activists who planned similar protests were arrested or missing, a rights' group said Wednesday. The ban...

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Phelps is a sensation, amputee swimmer an inspiration in Beijing

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Natalie du Toit finished 16th today in the women's open water swimming marathon. In a Michael Phelps-filled Olympics of gold medals and world records that might not seem like much of a feat. But consider this: Du Toit swam the 6.2-mile event with one leg.

Beijing priming post-Olympics money pump

Market Watch (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago

Beijing is likely to implement post-Olympics stimulus measures to offset a slowing economy and spur jobs growth, taking advantage of a benign inflationary backdrop and an energized national mood in the wake of the Games.

As TV ratings soar, Olympics organizers flex muscles, look beyond Beijing

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

BEIJING - Television viewers around the world are tuning into the Beijing Games in record numbers, and it's likely to fill the coffers of the International Olympic Committee like never before and ease pressure to tinker with the Olympic formula.

Beijing criticizes Dalai Lama meeting with French officials

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Beijing - Beijing's foreign ministry on Wednesday sharply criticized plans by French government ministers to meet with the Dalai Lama. Ministry spokesman Qin Gang demanded more consideration for the Sino-French bilateral ties. ...

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In Beijing while you were sleeping: U.S. softball team advances to another gold medal game

Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

The U.S. softball team is unbeaten but not necessarily unbeatable.

In a Beijing Park, an Oasis for Mind and Body

New York Times (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

At the city’s favorite morning gathering place, equipment is optional, but creativity is not.

HELENE ST. JAMES' BLOG: Blogging from Beijing: Architectural wonders abound

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

By now I'm sure you've seen pictures of the National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, during the Olympics, plus of course the very cool Aqua Cube. Both places look neatest of all at night, when they're lit up.

He's stuck at China Basin, but his heart's in Beijing

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

If only the Marlins-Giants game in San Francisco were today instead of tonight. That'd be a relief to Marlins catcher Matt Treanor. While Treanor and the Marlins are playing at AT&T Park in the China Basin area, his wife, Misty-May Treanor, and her partner, Kerri Walsh, will be playing for the Olympic gold medal in beach volleyball in Beijing.

London ponders how it can possibly follow Beijing - Feature

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Beijing - Great Britain may be currently enjoying the country's greatest Olympic medal haul in a century at the Beijing Games but the sheer scale of the spectacle being put on by China has led some to wonder what kind of show London can offer in comp...

Will Beijing Relax After the Games?

Time (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

In the months before the Olympics, Chinese authorities pulled in the reigns on social dissent to stage a trouble-free Olympics. But will Beijing loosen its grip after the world packs up and leaves?

In Beijing, No Making Heads or Tails of a New Building

New York Times (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

A mysterious dragon-shaped building called the Pangu Plaza has Chinese newspapers abuzz with rumors about important guests residing within.

A Valley wrestler, an American dream, a Beijing gold

Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago

Henry Cejudo, the son of undocumented immigrants from Mexico has overcome early hardships to become, at 21, the youngest U.S. wrestler to win an Olympic freestyle gold medal.

Sushil kumar indian Wrestler Wins bronze Medal , India in Olympics 2008 blog

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Indian Wrestler Sushilkumar Wins a Bronze Medal in Beijing 2008 olympics games. This is second medal in India.Sushil kumar have no blog or Blogspot. He won the Bronze medal for India. More detailed information of Indian Wrestler Sushilkumar Link.

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Sushil kumar indian Wrestler Wins bronze Medal , India in Olympics 2008 blog

hiren1234 | 1 hour ago

Indian Wrestler Sushilkumar Wins a Bronze Medal in Beijing 2008 olympics games. This is second medal in India.Sushil kumar have no blog or Blogspot. He won the Bronze medal for India. More detailed information of Indian Wrestler Sushilkumar Link.

Sushil Kumar won Bronze in wrestling, India at Beijing Olympics, Sushil Kumar wins Bronze Medal, Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins

rockport | 4 hours ago

Beijing: Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar defeated Leonid Speiridonov of Kazakhstan in the men's freestyle (66 kg) event to grab the bronze in the Olympic Games here Wednesday.