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Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins
"Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins By Ben Blanchard Reuters - Sunday, July 20 12:01 pmBEIJING (Reuters) - Beijingers breathed easier on Sunday as traffic restrictions and factory closures came into effect in a last ditch attempt to turn the often...
Olympic Competition: Ambush Marketers vs Sponsors
An Olympic match is already taking place before the Beijing Games actually start.This time, it's between ambush marketers and actual Olympic sponsors. Hooligans, the dreaded villains at sporting events, are quickly... Discontinued sports from past Olympics
As the Beijing Olympics draws closer and the competition becomes fierce for the athletes competiting for the gold, let's take a look back at past Olympic events that are no longer competitive sports, but must have... China relaxes newspaper sales for Olympics
I wonder if this is something that can be done temporarily or if it will have long standing effects?"Normally, only a handful of overseas and Hong Kong publications are available for purchase in China, and then... Clean Cunego to lead Lampre at Tour
I've been a fan of il Piccolo Principe since he won the Giro in 2004. Since then Cunego has had some decent showings at the Tour and the Giro; a pair of wins at Lombardia; and cemented his reputation as a Classics rider with a win at this year's Amstel...Wii Fit finding its way into rehab
Wii Fit is making its way into rehab centres where patients would "play" and also rehab their injuries at the same time. Lets just hope people won't be hurting themselves on purpose just because they can't afford...VIAGRA
" New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens, who was recently outed by a New York tabloid for using Viagra to increase his performance on the field, is among many professional athletes who make unorthodox use of pharmaceutical drugs. (ABCNews Photo Illustration) Experts believe...Viagra in the sports arena? Taking "performance-enhancing drugs" for a spin.
In the locker rooms it seems as if Viagra is taken just like any other supplement. Oxygen + circulation = winning on the field? "New York reported Tuesday that Viagra has become a popular pick-me-up for athletes looking for an edge on the field and perhaps some frisky... Olympic Swimmers Emulate Sharks & Dolphins
While many Olympians go through excruciating lengths to shed milliseconds off of their race times, the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team have called on a new focus - that is, emulating the natural technique of the best... Canadian Cranberry Warriors to Besiege Beijing in Summer.
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorIn what can only be described as Cranberry Camouflage , Canada's Olympic athletes look more like Warriors off to "Fright in Cranberryistan" intimidating the neighbouring... 100 Days Until Beijing Olympics
Beijing has spent almost $40 billion on the games so far and just look at the results.With only 100 days left until the games begin, what could possibly go wrong?"Beijing on Wednesday marks the 100-day countdown to... China Says 'Blue Sky Days' Will Clear Air for Olympics
Yet again, China opts for a flawed, superficial, and cosmetic solution to a pollution problem that is all-too-real and only getting worse.Beyond the political furor that surrounds the 2008 Olympic games, it's the... China denies 'link' to Greek doping scandal
" CHINA said yesterday Greek media reports blaming the "positive" doping test results of that nation's weightlifting team on a Shanghai-based drug maker were wrong. "The Chinese side paid great attention to the issue, and according to our initial investigation, the facts...Olympic terrorist plot foiled: China
Certainly Updates and more on this story are welcome."Olympic terrorist plot foiled: ChinaIan Ransom and Benjamin Kang Lim, ReutersPublished: Thursday, April 10, 2008BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese authorities...Future of Olympic torch relay to be discussed
"The Irish Olympic Council has said the Irish team and its athletes will be taking part in the Beijing Olympic games regardless of any political or diplomatic boycott that could be staged.Under the Olympic Charter sport and politics always remain separate. The Irish Olympic...
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