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The intrigues in the Kenyan camp in Beijing

9/6/2008 3:48:38 PM

Source: The Standard, Kenya

2 out of 3 people worldwide tuned in for Olympics

9/6/2008 2:08:07 PM

Source: Miami Herald

Former sprinter released from prison

9/6/2008 1:19:23 PM

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

German president arrives in Beijing for Paralympics

9/6/2008 7:54:02 AM

Source: People's Daily

What Mitt will say tonight: We need to change liberal Washington

9/6/2008 6:25:35 AM

Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Spurs' Ginobili undergoes surgery on injured ankle

9/5/2008 10:57:12 PM

Source: San Jose Mercury News

Colangelo talks Olympics, business ventures

9/5/2008 10:16:08 PM

Source: NBC 12 Phoenix (KPNX)

Phelps using $1M bonus to start swim foundation

9/5/2008 5:37:48 PM

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Q&A WITH AARON CHANEY: Referee reflects on Olympic experience

9/5/2008 3:54:52 AM

Source: Daily Pilot

American League Game Summary - Seattle At Texas

9/4/2008 12:30:56 AM

Source: FOX 12 Portland (KPTV)

Blogs

$70 Million "Cultural Olympiad" Planned for London 2012

9/6/2008 10:39:02 AM

Source: Luxist

Olympic Figure Skater Scott Hamilton Joins 'Celebrity Apprentice'

9/6/2008 9:26:58 AM

Source: BuddyTV

Harmonizing Yang Jia

9/6/2008 1:54:02 AM

Source: Balkinization

Rubbish weather

9/5/2008 6:04:19 PM

Source: Stoat

Joost finally abandons desktop app [Online Video]

9/5/2008 5:53:33 PM

Source: Valleywag

Latest Articles

Beijing_List

Photos: Beijing Snapshots

Starbucks, Celtics jerseys . . . where are we again?
I should have known that a country that vehemently denied SARS and tried to poison our pets and children might be a little less than forthcoming about the asinine, algae-scented shitshow that is the 2008 Olympics.
By SARA FAITH ALTERMAN  |  August 09, 2008
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China, Tibet, and the Olympics

Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman explains the Dalai Lama’s political wisdom, the myopia of the Chinese, and the essence of the Olympics
It is difficult to imagine an American — perhaps any Westerner — with a greater sympathy for, and understanding of, Tibet than scholar-activist Robert Thurman.
By PETER KADZIS  |  August 08, 2008
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Chinese democracy

A field guide to oppression in the home of the 2008 summer games
With Beijing 2008 finally at hand, China’s Tibetan occupation remains Hollywood’s cause célèbre .
By ADAM MATTHEWS  |  August 08, 2008
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Olympian anti-heroes

Sports blotter: Olympic edition
Greetings, Olympic sports fans!
By MATT TAIBBI  |  August 08, 2008
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Mao's ghost

The spirit of the chairman haunts the Beijing Olympics
When the 21st century is old enough to support a sense of historical perspective, the date 8/8/08 may well be more significant than 9/11.
By EDITORIAL  |  August 08, 2008
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Ready or not (mostly not)

Beijing says it's ready for the Olympics. Uh, really, Beijing?
Oh, Beijing. You’re like the ex-boyfriend that I wanted so badly to love, but just couldn’t bring myself to face in the morning, once the booze wore off.
By SARA FAITH ALTERMAN  |  August 08, 2008
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The reign of Spain

Never mind the Olympics — the Spanish are the big winners of 2008. Are Obama and McCain aware of this new European powerhouse?
The winner is (drum roll, please) . . . Spain.
By STEVEN STARK  |  August 08, 2008
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Eight is enough

Olympians to watch
Sometimes we’d rather root for the unknowns, the underdogs, and the uniques than the professional jerks who are only competing to sweeten their endorsement deals.
By MIKE MILIARD  |  August 08, 2008
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Beijing Star

The best of the Northeast (China, that is)
As the Beijing Olympics approach, it’s a good time to note that China’s vast culinary landscape stretches well beyond the Cantonese cuisine most familiar to Americans.
By MC SLIM JB  |  July 09, 2008
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Dance, Monkey: Tom E. Morello

We put a comic on the hot seat. This week’s victim . . .
Wow, I’ve never had anyone use the elaborate guise of journalism to let me know that I’m not welcome to bang them. Really, you could’ve just said no.
By SARA FAITH ALTERMAN  |  July 02, 2008
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Gold muddle

George W. Bush is going to the Beijing Olympics
President Bush’s decision to score a historical footnote and be the first sitting US president to attend an overseas Olympic Games seemed like a good idea at the time.
By EDITORIAL  |  June 04, 2008
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Beijing bounce

No matter how well American athletes do in the Olympics, John M c Cain should get a lift from the Games
All three candidates declared that if the Chinese don’t change their attitudes about Tibet in a hurry, President George W. Bush should boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing.
By STEVEN STARK  |  April 16, 2008
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What about Tibet?

The Olympics may prove to be China’s Achilles’s heel
It is about money.
By EDITORIAL  |  March 28, 2008
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Home for the holiday

Mission of Burma's Roger Miller does his part for Tibet
The Middle East corner is not exactly where you’d expect to find Mission of Burma guitarist Roger Miller performing on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
By JIM SULLIVAN  |  December 09, 2007
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Student activists vow to keep pressure on the Junta

Burma
Weeks after thousands of red-clad Burmese monks and civilians protesting in the streets rocked world headlines, students are determined not to let the spotlight on the issue slip.
By TE-PING CHEN  |  October 10, 2007
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Mitt's equity army

Romney’s war chest is overflowing with the contributions of his financial-world pals. But what is the price of their loyalty?
The predictions coming out of Ames, Iowa, hold that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is expected to win this weekend’s closely watched straw poll.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  August 10, 2007
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Stars on snow

Some of the world’s best skiers and snowboarders got their starts on the mountains of New England
Anyone who’s spent a day skidding along the ice-plagued trails of a New England ski resort knows that the snow around here can be hard to love.
By KATE COHEN  |  November 09, 2006
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Housewives desperate for Mitt

Romney watch  
The midyear campaign-finance reports are in, giving us a look at what Mitt Romney’s been getting from all those fundraising trips out of state.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  July 19, 2006
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Mitt can’t pull a JFK

The Mormon speech Mitt Romney needs to give
Sorry, Mitt, but the JFK approach isn’t going to cut it.
By ADAM REILLY  |  May 12, 2006

10 sports stories that shook the world

From Ball Four to the bad trip

By MARK JURKOWITZ  |  April 06, 2006
Audio

Where are today's Cultural Dissidents? (Soundcheck: Wednesday, 03 September 2008)

9/3/2008 1:04:59 AM

Source: WNYC New York Public Radio


Special Olympics, Heads Up to be helped

9/1/2008 5:44:08 AM

Source: LA Daily News: Local

Video

Georgian and Russian Olympians Embrace On Medals Stand

9/5/2008 4:34:32 PM

Source: EVTV1 Video- News


Over the Hill?

9/5/2008 1:39:53 AM

Source: Fox Video NBA


Oprah Set To Celebrate Olympics On Monday On CBS4

9/5/2008 12:12:09 AM

Source: CBS4 Denver Video


LeBron loses at HORSE

9/4/2008 10:53:16 PM

Source: Fox Video GOLF


Paralympic hope for China?

9/4/2008 6:42:48 PM

Source: BBC Video World

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