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Live from the Beijing Olympics: More Headlines from the World of Cycling
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Live from the Beijing Olympics. Monday, August 18, 2008. More Headlines from the World of Cycling. THAT'S RIGHT, NO BRAKES. The Women's Points Race opened up Monday (Beijing time) with some intriguing storylines: Would Great Britain medal with Rebecca Romero? Would American Sarah Hammer battle for a medal after disappointing in the pursuit? Could the roadie Vos get the Netherlands a gold? FINAL DAY OF CYCLING TRACK. FIRST TASTE OF BMX. Monday, August 18, 2008. How is BMX scored? August 18, 2008 at 9:31 PM.
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Beijing Badinage: 朋友 = friends
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Saturday, August 9, 2008. We have become film and literature buddies. Li's a movie buff. A few days ago he introduced me to the movie Cinema Paradise. He also recommended the book, A Year in Provence. His good track record has convinced me to check it out. Many young Chinese eat up Western pop culture. I'm happy to hang out with someone who can introduce me to non-mainstream-Western entertainment. Rita is my controversial issue buddy. August 10, 2008 at 5:39 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Extra ...
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Beijing Badinage: Brits rule the day
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Saturday, August 16, 2008. Brits rule the day. Another adrenaline-fueled day at the Velodrome has passed. I ran around and wiggled may way through the broadcast zone, gathering quotes from medallists Chris Hoy, Steven Burke, Roger Kluge, Bradley Wiggins, Hayden Roulston and Joan Llaneras and one cyclist many people expected to win but instead sustained injuries in a crash, Theo Bos. The Brits dominated the day. BBC wrote this about today's events: Golden Britons sparkle in Beijing. A whirlwind of activity.
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Beijing Badinage: Extra American, hold the cheers
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Monday, August 4, 2008. Extra American, hold the cheers. Mmm, Snickers and Doritos and Kerouac's On the Road. I'm feeling extra American today. You know what else makes me feel extra American? The arrival of other foreigners to Beijing. The athletes have come! I also saw an athlete and a coach (I presume) in Netherlands' garb shopping for specialty foods. But when the competition heats up and the races start, I'll be cheering, "U-S-A, U-S-A! If only, because I am a journalist, loudly in my head). Surely ...
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Beijing Badinage: A whirlwind of activity
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Saturday, August 23, 2008. A whirlwind of activity. I'd like to break a cardinal rule of writing and use a sport cliche: the last few days have passed in a whirlwind. All us FQRs worked the final day of BMX, witnessing three Americans medal in the first-ever Olympic BMX event. Congratulations to Mike Day, Donny Robinson and Jill Kintner for winning silver, bronze and bronze, respectively! And the gold medal soccer match at the Workers' Stadium. USA took the gold! Val, me and Megan dolled up for Team USA.
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Beijing Badinage: Event tickets!
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Saturday, August 9, 2008. I have tickets for beach volleyball and track and field! I don't believe I can attend the track and field events, as many important cycling events take place the evening of Aug. 16, the time our tickets would allow us into the Bird's Nest. But, who knows, maybe a stroke of luck will allow me to see the events of the night: women's 800m, 100m, javelin throw and shot put and the men's long jump, 100m and hurdles. The majority of the Purdue group and students from. You are so lucky!
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Beijing Badinage: And they're off!
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Friday, August 15, 2008. The Olympic spirit permeated yesterday, as the godsend rain worked its magic and turned the Beijing skies blue overnight. I awoke to this view:. Outside, a cool breeze greeted me as I headed to a road that runs alongside our university for a jog. Perfect weather. Get in a cameraman's shot and feel the wrath of angry newscasters. So during the press conference, I took a step to further our friendship. I asked him, "What are your emotions right now? August 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM.
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Beijing Badinage: Just curious.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008. Wouldn't that be weird? I agree, but I think context makes the situation here acceptable. Beijingers are curious! Few caucasians live and visit here, even with the approaching Olympics. Those that do fascinate the locals. I love their curiosity! What an opportunity we have here. I bet Beijing students would love to change places with us volunteers, to work in the US and experience the country and its culture and people at a defining moment in US history. View my complete profile.
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Live from the Beijing Olympics: China's Progression Toward Capitalism
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Live from the Beijing Olympics. Tuesday, September 30, 2008. China's Progression Toward Capitalism. When people think about China, people think communism. People think about the government limiting opportunities for people. And before I traveled to China for the first time, I thought the same. To my surprise, from what I experienced, it's far from that. Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Cycling Schedule and Results. GOLD: Bradley Wiggins (GBR).
