Archive for June 19th, 2008

50 marchers arrested close to Indo-Tibet border as China changes

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

“The Tibetan nation is under siege at the moment and China’s parading of the Olympic Torch through our nation’s sacred capital Lhasa is adding insult to injury. We are as determined as ever to keep up our nonviolent struggle until Tibet …

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Chinese Olympic Women

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

The Wall Street Journal examines why Chinese female athletes have generally outperformed their male counterparts in the Olympics:Academics say China has long held a historical reverence for strong women, such as folk hero Hua Mulan and …

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Nike Hyperdunk - China Olympics - Yi Jianlian PE - Now Available

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Lunarlite foam features a unique cell structure making it lightweight and ultra responsive as a cushioning system. Photos: RMK Store on eBay. > eBay: Nike Hyperdunk - China Olympics - Yi Jianlian PE. More photos below… (more…)

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China, Olympics and Satellite Imagery

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Will international attention on the Beijing Olympics impact the government’s policy on censorship? Some argue that the Olympics create a unique window of opportunity for digital activists while others maintain that Beijing’s grip on …

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