Unexpectedly Amazing Moments of the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Olympic Games in China on August 8, 2008
These are the amazing scenes of the Beijing Olympic Games.
Kenya’s Formidable Olympic Marathon Contingent
Will Kenya win an Olympic gold medal for the first time in the marathon race? Who are the key runners on the Kenyan marathon team, and who is likely to upstage the others?
10 Olympic Mascots: How Many Can You Remember?
Surprisingly, there have only ever been 10 Summer Olympic mascots, starting in 1972 at Munich. Some you will remember distinctly, but can you remember all 10? Take a look and see how many you can recall.
SCMP Issues and Implications: May 5, 2008
Beijing and the Dalai Lama’s representatives agreed to more “consultations” during their first meeting since violence broke out in Tibet in March.
The Olympics: Is It Just About Sports?
Why the protests against the Beijing Olympiad? We may not have to look far for the answer.
Beijing Unveils the New Airport
Beijing unveiled the new airport in preparation for the 2008 Olympics.
FFS 2012: Tianamen Square 2: Return of the Dalai Llama
Rioting in Tibet, China blames the Dalai Llama, he says he’s going to Beijing to confront them… I predict an assassination.
Arrested for Fraudulent Lottery Tickets
A Beijing lottery stall operator has been sentenced to life in prison for exploiting a software loop hole. This is a humorous look at a possible defense argument he could have used.
