http://2008gamesbeijing.com Countdown to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Sun, 11 May 2008 23:02:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When no video is available on competitors, not surprisingly athletes are turning to video sharing sites like YouTube. "We really don't know what the Chinese or the American guys will do," said Fabian Hambuechen who just finished the European Championships with a swag of medals. "We saw some results on the ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/athletes-using-youtube-to-check-out-competition/ If the price of oil wasn't high enough already, the Beijing Olympics could push prices even higher according to analysts. "In the lead-up to the Games you are going to see pretty heavy spending in infrastructure -- building roads, residential property, hotels -- and this is typically energy intensive," ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/beijing-olympics-to-push-up-world-oil-price/ While Beijing's site for the beach volleyball might be far away from any beach, organizers are planning on bringing a party atmosphere to the event at the Beijing Olympics. "They have studied all the entertainment programs performed during the season'' of the international volleyball tour, said Fabrizio Rossini, a spokesman for ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/sun-sand-and-bikinis-olympics-sexiest-sport/ China's biggest Olympic favorite Liu Xiang won the 110 meter hurdles at the Japan Grand Prix beiing held in Osaka. He won the race in 13.19 seconds. "I'm very happy with 13.19 in this weather and more importantly to have avoided injury," Liu said. "When it's rainy and cold there ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/liu-xiang-wins-gold-in-110-hurdles-in-japan/ Just after qualifying for the Beijing Olympics in the 10 km Open Water swim, Natalie du Toit won the 100 meter freestyle event at the Paralympic world cup. The South African swimmer lost her leg in a motorcycle accident. She wore one of the new LZR Racer swimsuits from Speedo. "My suit is ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/natalie-du-toit-wins-100-meter-event-at-paralympic-world-cup/ As oil approached $200 a barrel and the world faces an energy crisis, it is somewhat ironic that one of the largest growing users of energy has built the world's largest LED display powered by solar energy. The Zero Media Energy Wall was designed by architect-engineer Simone Giostra & ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/worlds-largest-color-led-display/ Yao Ming is confident China can at least reach the quarter finals in the basketball at the Beijing Olympics. Yao Ming is currently suffering from a knee injury, but he is now able to place 80 per cent of his weight on his leg while running on an Alter-G ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/yao-ming-confident-of-reaching-quarter-finals/ China have said that they won't be removing censorship of the internet during the Olympic Games. "China has always been very cautious when it comes to the Internet," Technology Minister Wan Gang told a news conference as the Olympic torch was being paraded atop Mount Everest. "I've not got any clear information ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/no-guarantees-for-a-free-internet-during-the-olympics/ Due to a number of energy savings measures such as the use of solar power and an afforestation programme, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will "basically" be carbon neutral. China's Technology Minister Wan Gang expects 1.18 million tonnes of carbon to be generated from the games but measures have been put ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/china-declares-beijing-olympics-basically-carbon-neutral/ Chinese are fighting back to the Olympic protests that have taken place around the world, especially during the Olympic torch relay in new bursts of nationalistic pride in their country. The resurgence of nationalism is taking place in new and interesting ways. MSN is one of the most popular messengers ... http://2008gamesbeijing.com/i-love-china-nationalism-and-l-china-in-msn/