Olympics
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Portraits of Team USA 2012
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I’m not sure how I feel about these. Looks like something a n00b like me can do. Michael Phelps of the US Olympic Swimming team Brendan Hansen of the US Swimming Olympic team Cassidy Krug of the US Diving Olympic team Nastia Liukin of the US Olympic Gymnastics team Gaby Douglas of the US Olympic…
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Olympics Photos
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Edited: Friday, August 22 When I got back, everyone kept asking why I didn’t stay for the Olympics. My answer was “it’s better watching it on TV.” But now that I’ve seen these pictures, I guess being at the opening ceremonies wouldn’t have been too bad. More here or check out some weird Olympics photos.
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Quarter Million Dollars of Digital Photo Gear in a Single Photo
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Olympic Countdown Timer
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Beijing, China I don’t think I posted a picture of this from 2006, but here it is with 50 days to go. We were on an outing at Tiananmen Square with the kids this past Thursday. It felt like an oven in the middle of the square.
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Why an Olympic Boycott Won’t Work
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A boycott of the Olympics would have precisely the opposite effect that is intended. #
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The Olympic Spirit in SF
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Boy was the spirit of the Olympics ever-present at the Torch run protests today! Everyone showed strong team participation and competitiveness. Check it: Team China: Team Tibet: Team Burma: Team Darfur (represented by the green balloons): Team Vietnamese Fisherman: Team Friendlies (yes, that’s what the Mascots are called): Team Lion Dancing: Team Fudan (represented by…
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Protesting Violence using Violence?
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Update: By the way, read about what China is saying about the torch relay here and here. The Olympic flame landed in SFO today around 3:40am. There have been so many protests already. Being Chinese American, I am proud of China’s rise in power and prominence, but at the same time, I am dismayed at…
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College Grads in Beijing to Leave Campus Earlier
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College grads in Beijing to leave campus earlier (March 9, 2008, Xinhua) College graduates in Beijing will leave campus roughly a month earlier than the usual time this summer due to the Olympics which is scheduled to start on August 8 in the city. Beijing municipal education authorities required all colleges located in Beijing to…
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Events (September Edition)
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What: Survivor: China premiere When: Thursday, September 20, 8pm ET/PT Where: CBS Why: The show claims to be the first full American television series to be filmed entirely within China. I’ve read that many aspects of Chinese culture and history have been included in this season. Each contestant was supposed to receive a copy of…
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Full-time ministry
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First day at the new job. First thing that went on was the Monday morning prayer meeting. It’s gr…
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Armstrong to retire after 2005 Tour de France
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Armstrong to retire after 2005 Tour de France
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It’s the Friday Five again!
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The Friday Five: 1. Do you watch sports? If so, which ones? Yea, I like to watch baseball, football, golf, tennis, the Olympics, and some of those extreme sports stuff. 2. What/who are your favorite sports teams and/or favorite athletes? Gotta go with the East Bay teams: Raiders and the A’s. 3. Are there any…
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Olympic Inspiration I’ve been watching
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Olympic Inspiration I’ve been watching the Olympics whenever I get the chance. I love watching the discipline and determination of those world-class athletes. Watching them compete and especially seeing those stories about the people themselves rouses feelings of patriotism and truly inspires me to get out there, exercise more, and as Nike says, just do…