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Beijing's Water Policies

Posted by MelissaE Jun 30, 2008

I just read an article in the Washington Post about how poorly Beijing is handling its water crisis. While they are putting forth effort into cleaning the water supply for the Big Games, these efforts are not sustainable.

 

"To show off a lush and modern capital for the Olympics, expected to draw 500,000 foreign tourists and as many as a million domestic visitors, Beijing has developed man-made lakes, streams and musical fountains." Yet efforts toward this "appearance" are creating larger problems. Read the article in its entirety here.

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Countdown: 45 Days to Go

Posted by MelissaE Jun 23, 2008

Only 45 days to go until the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics...and there is still a lot to be determined. Olympic Trials are still underway; athletes still to be chosen; and several Olympic torches still to travel through cities across the globe. Share your thoughts on what's going on in the competitions.

 

  • Were you surprised by any roster decisions for the teams?

  • Who is competing?

  • Who are you looking forward to seeing compete?

    • How did they do?

  • Who will make the biggest impact? (positive or negative)

  • Who do you think will win competitions?

  • Who gave surprising performances? (both good and bad)

  • Which country will take home the most medals?

  • What athletes do you think will take the gold medals?

  • How is the air quality affecting the athletes?

  • Will China be able to pull off the Games without incident?

  • Start conversations on what's new in Beijing...

 

This year's Olympics will feature 41 competitions including: Athletics, Rowing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Cycling, BMX, Equestrian, Fencing, Football (aka soccer), Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Wrestling, Freestyle Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Diving, Water-polo, Modern Pentathlon, Softball, Taekwondo, Tennis, Table Tennis, Shooting, Archery, Triathlon, Sailing, and Volleyball. We'd love to hear if you have any particular expertise or interest in these sports.

 

Opening Ceremonies: August 8. Schedule of Olympic competitions: http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/schedule/

 

So let's get the conversation rolling on the world's greatest sporting event.

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