A fascist regime plans to host the Olympic Games. Critics call for a boycott, but the Games come off as planned. And on the field of world opinion, the host scores an enormous victory. In 1936 , serious movements urging an outright boycott of the Berlin Games were mounted in the United States, Britain, France, Sweden, Czechoslovakia and the Netherlands. Adolf Hitler had come to power two years ... read full post picked by buddha 6 months ago

After 4 years the Beijing Airport -currently the biggest one in the world- is finished, just in time for the 2008 Olympics. picked by karenben 5 months ago

Beijing has asked hotels and restaurants in the city to take dog meat off the menu for the duration of next month's Olympics and September's Paralympics. picked by deEPCHIll 3 months ago

I've been thinking this might happen since the IOC announcement of China getting the Olympics. Now that trade, environment and currency devaluation are bubbling to the surface in the US I think we are one step closer.I see it as our last leverage against the monster who holds our debt, steals our secrets, pollutes, exploits, and destroys its own people and environment to feed our conspicuous con... read full post picked by blurmore 1 year ago

The upcoming Beijing Olympics is more than just a point of pride for China — it's such an important part of the national consciousness that nearly 3,500 children have been named for the event, a newspaper reported Sunday. picked by marli 11 months ago

Looking forward to the Olympics in Beijing? I know I am, it'll be one of a kind. But don't forget your gas mask! picked by cheeselog1234 7 months ago

The 16-day long biggest Olympic Extravaganza finally came to an end amid much fanfare. Thousands of spectators bid adieu to Beijing Olympics 2008 and vowed to meet against at London in 2012. The 2012 Olympics Games will be held at London. Fireworks, live performances by the artists and a grand congregation of world leaders marked the closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics 2008. picked by sagar13d 2 months ago

A blazing car crashed into the terminal building at Glasgow Airport in Scotland on Saturday, police said.

The incident came just a day after police foiled car bomb attacks in London. picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year ago

So with all the controversy surrounding this years olympics already I figured I'd add my own..

So are people just mad about losing to suspected 14-year olds or is this a valid argument? picked by smarty1052 2 months ago

Awesome (repeat: awesome) Photography. picked by suckersklub 3 months ago

A cute little cartoon fish is one of the mascots for the Beijing Olympics. But this sick tourist trinket shows a shocking contempt for the creatures – with a live goldfish stuffed into a
tiny plastic bag on a keyring. picked by muppet 4 months ago

In honor of the Summer Olympics of 2008, I give you:

DOLPHIN OLYMPICS 2!

Enjoy! picked by muppetmaker 2 months ago

BEIJING - A 7-year-old Chinese girl was not good-looking enough for the Olympics opening ceremony, so another little girl with a pixie smile lip-synched "Ode to the Motherland," a ceremony official said , the latest example of the lengths Beijing took for a perfect start to the Summer Games. picked by smantyla 2 months ago

Bryan Berg creates an amazing replica of the Beijing Olympic Village...with playing cards picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

Beijing has gone on the offensive following the resignation of Steven Spielberg as an artistic director to the Olympic Games. picked by mutil8or 8 months ago

Chance of showers during the 2008 Beijing Olympics: 50 percent. But Chinese meteorologists have a plan to bring sunshine. picked by suebe 1 year ago

The day they complete an airport is the day they start expansion on another picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

IT'S like visiting the dentist without painkillers. Uncomfortable, painful and dull. Airports can be noisy, airport chairs are uncomfortable and security guards are growing ever-more suspicious. picked by maxriter 7 months ago

A wonderfully thorough and interesting look at the mystery and conspiracy theory surrounding the Denver International Airport.
*Inspired by deepcleanfun's earlier post. picked by beckinacea 12 months ago

Red hair and the big earrings are out for women Beijing cab drivers in the run-up to next summer's Olympic Games. picked by suebe 1 year ago