Archive for October, 2009

Sprinter Is Barred in the Latest Doping Scandal for China - New York Times

Friday, October 30th, 2009

guardian.co.ukSprinter Is Barred in the Latest Doping Scandal for ChinaNew York TimesIn the early 1990s, China was emerging as a force in a number of Olympic sports, and Ma's athletes were among the country's first superstars. …China's 100-meter champ tests positive for dopingThe Associated PressChina's 21-year-old champion banned for life for drugs useWorld-Track and Field (blog)Liu confident after victoryGulf Timesall 176 news articles »

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Holiday Gift Idea: a Lump of Coal Stocks - Wall Street Journal

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Holiday Gift Idea: a Lump of Coal StocksWall Street JournalThey were driven by Chinese demand for coal, used in steelmaking, ahead of last summer's Olympics. After the Games, demand faded. But China and its …and more »

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China Moves to Repair Fire-Damaged TV Building - Wall Street Journal

Friday, October 30th, 2009

BBC NewsChina Moves to Repair Fire-Damaged TV BuildingWall Street JournalThe metal-covered Television Cultural Center and its glass-sheathed neighbor were part of a wave of landmarks built in Beijing before it hosted the Olympics …Plans to rebuild damaged CCTV building under wayThe Associated PressPlans to rebuild damaged CCTV building under wayeTaiwan Newsall 140 news articles »

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World title not a burden at all for Lysacek - The Associated Press

Friday, October 30th, 2009

CTV OlympicsWorld title not a burden at all for LysacekThe Associated PressLysacek officially kicks off his Olympic season Friday at the Cup of China. His toughest competition there should come from Japan's Nobunari Oda, …Cup of China prelude to Vancouver for LysacekUSA TodayLysacek, Rochette open seasons in BeijingNinemsnCup of China: What to expectUniversal Sportsall 91 news articles »

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China's elite troop receives Olympics journalists | Owen-UGG-Blog

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The Division. armor vehicl and artillery, is on of China’ elit land forces. A total of 103 journalist report the Beij Olympic will visit the division’ weapon and large-scal militari exercis conduct by the division, offici said.

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Olympics Rules-A-Palooza - China Real Time Report - WSJ

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Having trouble keeping the various sets of Olympics-themed rules and regulations straight? We think it’s time for a meta guide-to-the-guides:–Rules for all foreigners (aka “57 varieties”). A 57-point Q&A legal guide on the laws and …

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Darfur Activists Plan to Picket Olympics Sponsors - China Real

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Mia Farrow and Dream for Darfur plan to step up the pressure on Olympic sponsors (AP photo) After a brief lull following the Sichuan earthquake, political activists are targeting China again. Inflamed by the Olympics torch relay’s …

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Smiles: Olympics 2008 Table Tennis Video Beijing ( Team )

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Smiles: Olympics 2008 Table Tennis Video Beijing ( Team ) - Tips and Tricks and free videos training table tennis.

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China’s Consumer Stock Gems (Forbes)

Friday, October 30th, 2009

China as export power is yesterday’s story.

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Cup of China prelude to Vancouver for Lysacek (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Friday, October 30th, 2009

A strong showing at this week’s Cup of China will help world champion Evan Lysacek cement his status as a favorite at the Vancouver Olympics. Beijing marks the 24-year-old American’s first competition since winning the title in March. Since then, he’s sought to strengthen his artistic elements in preparation for the Olympics, where no reigning world champion has won gold since Scott…

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