2008 Summer Olympics In Beijing China Blog

China and AIDS 
BellaOnline - Nov 29 10:06 AM
December 1st is World AIDS Day. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that knows no boundaries, cultural, regional, socioeconomic, or otherwise. Along with the rest of the world, many Chinese have suffered from AIDS since it was first identified.Save to My Web

Evictions rife as China eyes Olympics 
Stuff - Nov 29 8:09 AM
HONG KONG: China continues to forcibly evict people to make way for new buildings despite fears among its leaders that it could spark unrest, with 400,000 moved from Beijing Olympic venue sites, a rights group said yesterday.Save to My Web

Under-23s enter foreign territory 
The Star - Nov 24 11:48 PM
Steve Komphela admitted yesterday he was leading his national under-23 side into unknown territory as they departed for Sunday’s friendly international against Indonesia.Save to My Web

Team USA names assistant coaches 
WIS-TV Columbia - Nov 28 11:22 AM
(Colorado Springs, Colo.-AP) November 28, 2005 - The US men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of some big-name assistant coaches. Jim Boeheim of Syracuse, Mike D’Antonio of the Phoenix Suns, and Nate McMillan of the Portland Trail Blazers are joining Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on the bench.Save to My Web

AUSSIES WELCOME EARLY COMMONWEALTH INVASION 
onrunning.com - Nov 29 1:50 AM
Many top overseas stars are expected to appear at Australian track and field meetings before Melbourne hosts the Commonwealth Games in March.Save to My Web

DNC Announces Dates for 2008 Democratic Convention; Late AugustConvention Will Maximize Momentum for Democratic Ticket 
[Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Nov 04 9:18 AM
DNC Chairman Howard Dean today announced that the 2008 Democratic National Convention will be held Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28. The late August convention date will allow the Democrats to host their convention after the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Save to My Web

Top Russian companies set up fund to support Olympians 
The Star Online - Nov 03 4:40 PM
MOSCOW: Russian companies have donated US$30 million (euro25 million) so far into an athletes’ fund to try and boost their country’s performance in Olympics and world championships.Save to My Web

Williamstown’s Bayliss eyeing Olympics
Berkshire Eagle - play for the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. That’s because the Williamstown native is one

Team USA will rely on offense
Minor League Baseball - PHOENIX — The road back to Olympic glory for Team USA begins Tuesday afternoon as basically an extension of the Arizona Fall League. is the first step towards qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and is the first time an Olympic

Americans will rely on offense
Minor League Baseball - is the first step towards qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and is the first time an Olympic

U.S. EPA helps to clean Beijing air
Big News Network - U.S.-supported Chinese scientists have outlined strategies to dramatically reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants in Beijing. The recommendations come in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Americans will rely on offense
Minor League Baseball - is the first step towards qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and is the first time an Olympic

Team USA will rely on offense
Minor League Baseball - PHOENIX — The road back to Olympic glory for Team USA begins Tuesday afternoon as basically an extension of the Arizona Fall League. is the first step towards qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and is the first time an Olympic

Williamstown’s Bayliss eyeing Olympics
Berkshire Eagle - play for the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. That’s because the Williamstown native is one

AT&T inks corporate partner deal for upcoming Olympic games (San Antonio Business Journal)
AT&T Inc. has signed on as an official partner of the U.S. Olympic Team. The company will serve as the designated telecommunications services provider for the American teams for the upcoming 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Sir Paul Boycott (E! Online)
Paul McCartney is calling for a boycott of Bejing’s 2008 Olympics after seeing a video of alleged animal mistreatment in China.

Sir Paul Boycott (E! Online)
Paul McCartney is calling for a boycott of Bejing’s 2008 Olympics after seeing a video of alleged animal mistreatment in China.

Beijing says security preparations are going smoothly for 2008 Olympics (Slam! Sports)
BEIJING (AP) - Beijing’s normally secretive police provided a glimpse Friday into security preparations for the 2008 Olympics, staging riot-control demonstrations by a special tactical unit and outlining plans to make venues safe.

Rights group: Zimbabwe, China, Indian state are year s worst housing rights violators (Khaleej Times)
BANGKOK, Thailand - Hundreds of thousands of people in Zimbabwe, China and India have been forcibly evicted from their homes due to industrialization, efforts to create a world class city and even the 2008 Olympics, a rights group said.

SAYS RIGHTS GROUP Zimbabwe, China, India: worst housing rights violators (INQ7.net)
BANGKOK, Thailand — Hundreds of thousands of people in Zimbabwe, China and India have been forcibly evicted from their homes due to industrialization, efforts to create a “world class” city and even the 2008 Olympics, a rights group said Tuesday.

USA Basketball names three assistant coaches (Salt Lake Tribune)
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni, Syracuse University’s Jim Boeheim and Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan were selected Monday as assistants to head coach Mike Krzyzewski for the U.S. basketball team. The mix of NBA and college coaches form the staff of the first true U.S. national team, to compete in next year’s world championships and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Chinese-U.S. Study Outlines Steps to Cut Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas in Beijing (Medical News Today)
A team of US-supported Chinese researchers have outlined strategies to dramatically reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and local air pollutants in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics and afterward.

Johnson expects his squad to excel at the plate 
St. Louis Cardinals - Nov 12 2:28 PM
PHOENIX — The road back to Olympic glory for Team USA begins Tuesday afternoon as basically an extension of the Arizona Fall League.Save to My Web

China, Greece sign memo on security cooperation in 2008 Olympics
People’s Daily Online, China - Nov 3, 2005 China and Greece on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding on security cooperation between the two sides in the 2008 Olympic Games.

Chinese swimmers eye 2-3 golds at 2008 Olypmpics
People’s Daily Online, China - Nov 26, 2005 of Olympic champion Luo Xuejuan, was named head coach of the national team this week, giving Chinese swimming a huge boost in the build up to the 2008 Olympics