August 8th the 2008 Olympics will be starting in Beijing, China with track and field, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, tennis, and volleyball to name a few sports with amateur and some professional athletes from all over the world. This is a truly unique international event with the worlds best athletes (and disabled athletes) competing at their best levels against each other.

The spirit of course is friendly competition between brothers and sisters from countries all over the world for gold, silver and bronze medals for their respective countries. Lets hope that this years Olympics all goes well and in the true spirit of the Olympics (which dates back thousands of years to the ancient Greeks.) Beijing is one of China's oldest and most celebrated Cities! The world will be watching!!

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18 Comments on Beijing Olympics

JUL
29
2008

Stephen,

i am happy to see someone else out there that is as excited as I am about the upcoming Olympics.  This is truly a time to watch your own country men and women and be full of national pride.
1:07pm • #1

thanks for your comments
1:23pm • #2
JUL
31
2008

Let's hope that the appearance of George Bush at the Olympics doesnt cause too much controversy, political uproars, protests or the appearance of dissidents and take away from the spirit of the Olympic games.
9:34am • #3
AUG
01
2008

I am thrilled to see the upcoming games as they always provide great theatre.
11:35am • #4

It is a positive event.  Let's get behind them all.  I agree I really would not like to see any protests here or there.
6:41pm • #5
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Stephen... I used to LOVE watching the Olympics.  I even went to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY... I couldn't get enough... and they still resonate in my mind.

But now I feel they are too comericialized, and too many professionals participate... it has lots it charm.  I truly don't even think I will be watching... which is so sad.. but a reality.
10:47pm • #6
AUG
02
2008

Chinese dissenters harassed and jailed before the start of the Olympics. check it out at

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25983709
8:27am • #7
AUG
03
2008
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Steve.. On a side note.. I was just up in your part of the woods.. so to speak.  I was visiting friends in East Falmouth.  You live in a wonderful area of the Cape.
11:31am • #8

thanks for your comments Valerie. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! I've added you as an associate!
11:46am • #9
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Stephen, I've added you to my blog list. I find this has features that "Associates" does not.  So you might want to add me to your "Subscription" list as well/instead.

Hopefully, I won't let you down with my posts.... have a great weekend.
12:41pm • #10
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Hi Steve, I can't wait for the start of the Olympics!!  5 more days :)
6:19pm • #11
AUG
06
2008

Bush to China: End detentions and ensure freedom

 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080806/ap_on_re_as/bush_asia
10:21am • #12
AUG
07
2008
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Stephen:  You are a true sports fan.

Check out our OLYMPICS and ActiveRain group at:

http://activerain.com/groups/OLYMPICS

Harrison K. Long, Explore Properties Group, CB Previews, Irvine, CA
6:34pm • #13

thanks you Harrison for your comments and invite. I have joined your AR group the "Olympics" and posted this to it.
6:41pm • #14
AUG
09
2008

WOW!! the opening of the Beijing Olympics was Spectacular, Breathtaking. The chinese dancers, Drummers, the men who did the precision movements (all accomplished on their own without a main director), the incredible fireworks shot in the sky to look like the Olympic rings and the last Torch Bearer who fly around the Birds Nest Stadium to light the huge Olympic torch in the stadium was Incredible.

I noticed that the Bush's didnt have front row seats and needed binoculars! 7 foot tall Basketball pro Yaho Ming carried the Chinese team's flag walked with a 9 year old boy survivor of the Chinese Earthquake who had rescued his friends.
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Front row is not necesarily the best seat in the house.  In fact, dignitaries at sporting events are almost always about halfway up the stands.
10:04pm • #16
AUG
21
2008

thank you to all for your comments. I hope everyone enjoyed the Olympics! Does it ever end by the way?
10:23am • #17
AUG
24
2008

Tonight was the ending ceremonies in Beijing China and the 2008 Summer Olympics was deemed a huge success with a dancing, fireworks & music celebration at closing ceremonies! thank you for all of your comments!
10:06pm • #18

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