Archive for August 20th, 2008

China's Olympics, Russia and Obama's Foreign Donors

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Finally, a celebrity who earned it. Michael Phelps is demonstrating the best of America as he continues racking up gold medals in the China Olympics. Check out these awesome photos of his split second win. China, on the other hand, …

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China's Olympic ceremony features sacrifices (AP)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

8, 2008 file photo, Chinese martial arts students perform during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)” border=”0″ />AP - Martial arts student Cheng Jianghua only saw the …

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China Olympics Diary: Environmental Catastrophe or Green Growth?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Olympic glitz and glamour still can’t conceal the nasty underside of the Chinese economic miracle, an unprecedented environmental crisis which continues to unfold beyond the athletes’ village. China is now the world’s largest …

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A “Gold” for China: Olympic Village Receives LEED Award

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Last week, on Wednesday, August 13, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson presented Chinese officials with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold award for the 2008 Olympic village. The world-class development boasts …

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China's Olympics - Talk to your kids

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Viewers were rightfully dazzled by the combination of Chinese artistry and technology. If my kids are any indication, interest in China is at an all-time high. Continue reading China’s Olympics - Talk to your kids …

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