Well, we figure this one will be for many of you that can't spell beijing. Yes there is an I and the way to spell beyjing or beijing or bejing is simple i before e except after c right?
No! i before e except after b.... Well lets spell beijing together shall we.
B E I JING
Beijing -capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city. In Chinese, Beijing means "North Capital" (Bei = North, Jing = Capital).
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Ronaldinho Scores - Brazil Wins
Ronaldinho scored a pair of second-half goals as Brazil cruised past New Zealand, 5-0, on Sunday and now the powerhouse Brazil is 2-0
5 Nothing is a romp in any sport let alone soccer.
More Soccer Updates at the Beijing Olympics
5 Nothing is a romp in any sport let alone soccer.
More Soccer Updates at the Beijing Olympics
- Anderson, Alexandre Pato and Rafael Sobis also scored for the Brazilians (2-0-0), who have clinched the top seed in Group C. China (0-0-1) and Belgium (0-1-0) will play later in the day, while New Zealand (0-1-1) suffered its first loss.
- Brazil took the lead three minutes into the game when Anderson tallied and Pato doubled the advantage in the 34th minute. Ronaldinho scored six minutes apart early in the second half to give the Brazilians extra breathing room.
- In Group A, Argentina (2-0-0) posted a 1-0 victory over Australia (0-1-1) and Cameroon (1-0-1) defeated Honduras (0-2-0), 1-0, in Group D.
Nigeria (1-0-1) ousted Japan (0-2-0), 2-1, in Group B while the United States (1-0-0) will be in action later on Sunday against the Netherlands (0-0-1). - The Americans will be looking to build off a 1-0 victory in their opening match over Japan and can clinch an appearance in the quarterfinals with a victory. The United States have not won a medal in soccer since 1904.
- Other games on Sunday include Serbia (0-0-1) against the Cote d’Ivoire (0-1-0) in Group A, Belgium (0-1-0) against China (0-0-1) in Group C and reigning World Cup champion Italy (1-0-0) takes on South Korea (0-0-1) in Group D.
Ronaldinho has his work cut out for them as any team could finish with Gold this year. The groups each have two strong football teams.
What a name at the Olympics
Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon changed her name...It was much shorter?
BEIJING (AP)—Thai weightlifter Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon went to a fortune teler las year and gave her credit for Olympic Gold.
Jaroenrattanatarakoon, who changed her name last year, won the women’s 53-kilogram category with a total of 221 kilograms (486.2 pounds) and set an Olympic record in the clean and jerk. Wow, that is hard on the back.
The Thai lifter, who used to be known as Junpim Kuntatean, said a fortune teller told her to change her name last year to improve her luck, and it seems to have worked.
“I changed the name because I wanted to win the Olympic Games,” Jaroenrattanatarakoon said. “I don’t know if you believe in fortune tellers but she said that if I change my name I will win gold.”
What I'd like to know is what does the name mean? Because we think a name change could do us good too?
Stay Tuned For updates and the Olympic Medal Count HERE!
BEIJING (AP)—Thai weightlifter Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon went to a fortune teler las year and gave her credit for Olympic Gold.
Jaroenrattanatarakoon, who changed her name last year, won the women’s 53-kilogram category with a total of 221 kilograms (486.2 pounds) and set an Olympic record in the clean and jerk. Wow, that is hard on the back.
The Thai lifter, who used to be known as Junpim Kuntatean, said a fortune teller told her to change her name last year to improve her luck, and it seems to have worked.
“I changed the name because I wanted to win the Olympic Games,” Jaroenrattanatarakoon said. “I don’t know if you believe in fortune tellers but she said that if I change my name I will win gold.”
What I'd like to know is what does the name mean? Because we think a name change could do us good too?
Stay Tuned For updates and the Olympic Medal Count HERE!
Olympic Medal Count August 10th 9am EST
Latest 2008 Olympic Medal Count
China and the United States hold the lead and China lead with 6 gold medals.
Country G S B Total
China 6 2 0 8
United States 2 2 4 8
South Korea 3 2 0 5
Russia 0 3 1 4
Japan 1 0 2 3
Italy 0 2 1 3
North Korea 0 1 2 3
Czech Republic 2 0 0 2
Australia 1 0 1 2
Netherlands 1 0 1 2
Cuba 0 1 1 2
France 0 1 1 2
Great Britain 1 0 0 1
Romania 1 0 0 1
Spain 1 0 0 1
Thailand 1 0 0 1
Austria 0 1 0 1
Hungary 0 1 0 1
Sweden 0 1 0 1
Turkey 0 1 0 1
Vietnam 0 1 0 1
Zimbabwe 0 1 0 1
Algeria 0 0 1 1
Argentina 0 0 1 1
Belarus 0 0 1 1
Croatia 0 0 1 1
Georgia 0 0 1 1
Germany 0 0 1 1
Indonesia 0 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 1 1
Taiwan 0 0 1 1
Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
China and the United States hold the lead and China lead with 6 gold medals.
Country G S B Total
China 6 2 0 8
United States 2 2 4 8
South Korea 3 2 0 5
Russia 0 3 1 4
Japan 1 0 2 3
Italy 0 2 1 3
North Korea 0 1 2 3
Czech Republic 2 0 0 2
Australia 1 0 1 2
Netherlands 1 0 1 2
Cuba 0 1 1 2
France 0 1 1 2
Great Britain 1 0 0 1
Romania 1 0 0 1
Spain 1 0 0 1
Thailand 1 0 0 1
Austria 0 1 0 1
Hungary 0 1 0 1
Sweden 0 1 0 1
Turkey 0 1 0 1
Vietnam 0 1 0 1
Zimbabwe 0 1 0 1
Algeria 0 0 1 1
Argentina 0 0 1 1
Belarus 0 0 1 1
Croatia 0 0 1 1
Georgia 0 0 1 1
Germany 0 0 1 1
Indonesia 0 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 1 1
Taiwan 0 0 1 1
Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Phelps Wins GOLD
Wow, what a gold medal swim...Michael Phelps wins the Gold medal in the 400m Individual Medley and he does it in style with a new world record. 4:03.84 He broke it by just about a second, but it was an exciting race with U.S. swimmer lichen coming close and holding up close for half the race.
But he ran out of gas and Phelps Wins Gold for the second straight Olympics.
But he ran out of gas and Phelps Wins Gold for the second straight Olympics.
Zagunis Ads to U.S. Medal Count
BRONZE-SILVER and GOLD!!! in fencing?
Mariel Zagunis became the first U.S. athlete to capture a gold medal during the 2008 Beijing Olympics after capturing the women’s saber fencing finals 15-8 over fellow American Sada Jacobson.
A competition that was not that close.
While becoming the first American to capture gold at Beijing was exciting, she really made history in 2004 where she became the first American to win the event in 100 years.
Now the Americans are stacked as they swept the medal ceremonies with Becca Ward nabbing bronze after beating Russia's Sofiya Velikaya 15-14.
Mariel Zagunis became the first U.S. athlete to capture a gold medal during the 2008 Beijing Olympics after capturing the women’s saber fencing finals 15-8 over fellow American Sada Jacobson.
A competition that was not that close.
While becoming the first American to capture gold at Beijing was exciting, she really made history in 2004 where she became the first American to win the event in 100 years.
Now the Americans are stacked as they swept the medal ceremonies with Becca Ward nabbing bronze after beating Russia's Sofiya Velikaya 15-14.
China Canada Soccer Game
TIANJIN, North China - China drew 1-1 with Canada in a thrilling Group E match of the Olympic women's soccer on Saturday.
Captain Christine Sinclair put Canada ahead in the 34th minute when she shot home a low drive after beating China's offside trap and cut into the box.
China's Xu Yuan celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Canada during their women's first round Group E soccer match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Tianjin August 9, 2008.
China equalized only two minutes later. Striker Xu Yuan beat the Erin McLeod before steering the ball into the empty net easily.
China's Xu Yuan celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Canada during their women's first round Group E soccer match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Tianjin August 9, 2008.
China equalized only two minutes later. Striker Xu Yuan beat the Erin McLeod before steering the ball into the empty net easily.
China and Canadian Women's Soccer are tied in their pool.
China Travel
Since you are watching these Olympics, we thought you might be interested in the potential for Travel.
http://www.letstravelchina.com/ This is a nice little site that you can see the adventure travel potential in China. Based out of Pasadena California, I think you will like this site.
Essential China
Essential China + Yangtze River Cruise
Essential China + Guilin
Essential China + Tibet
Essential China + Lijiang
Essential China + Jiu Zhai Gou
Train to Tibet Tour
The Silk Road with 2008 Total Solar Eclipse
Everest Explorer Tour
Mongolia Naadam Tour
http://www.letstravelchina.com/ This is a nice little site that you can see the adventure travel potential in China. Based out of Pasadena California, I think you will like this site.
Essential China
Essential China + Yangtze River Cruise
Essential China + Guilin
Essential China + Tibet
Essential China + Lijiang
Essential China + Jiu Zhai Gou
Train to Tibet Tour
The Silk Road with 2008 Total Solar Eclipse
Everest Explorer Tour
Mongolia Naadam Tour
Michael Phelps The Media - Enjoy This!
BEIJING -Michael Phelps really is wondering about the media these days. According to the Media he is on a quest to win 8 medals in these Olympics at Beijing China. Well you will have to check on the Medal Count to see but the truth is the MEDIA is kind of crazy in their quest for his gold.
You might have heard how he wants to break Mark Spitz's record for the most medals in a single Games, that he won't be satisfied with anything else.You've just never heard it from him."I haven't said anything about breaking any record, or going after any record," Phelps said. "You guys [in the media] are the ones saying that. I have my goals, and they haven't been published. [My coach] and I are the only two people that know about them, and we're going to try and work to achieve them."
Anyway, when you are watching the Olympics, remember that it is ok that you make it sensational. Because that is what this all is. Good or bad, Michael Phelps or the Chinese politicians, this is a world event. ENJOY!
You might have heard how he wants to break Mark Spitz's record for the most medals in a single Games, that he won't be satisfied with anything else.You've just never heard it from him."I haven't said anything about breaking any record, or going after any record," Phelps said. "You guys [in the media] are the ones saying that. I have my goals, and they haven't been published. [My coach] and I are the only two people that know about them, and we're going to try and work to achieve them."
Anyway, when you are watching the Olympics, remember that it is ok that you make it sensational. Because that is what this all is. Good or bad, Michael Phelps or the Chinese politicians, this is a world event. ENJOY!
Beijing 2008 Early Medal Count
August 9th , 9:00pm EST - Olympic Medal Count
Well of course one of the biggest stories was the light show and of course Phelps is going to swim this evening for the GOLD in the 400m Individual Medley.
G S B T
United States 1 1 1 3
China 2 0 0 2
South Korea 1 1 0 2
Czech Republic 1 0 0 1
Romania 1 0 0 1
Spain 1 0 0 1
Austria 0 1 0 1
Cuba 0 1 0 1
Italy 0 1 0 1
Russia 0 1 0 1
Turkey 0 1 0 1
Argentina 0 0 1 1
Croatia 0 0 1 1
Japan 0 0 1 1
Netherlands 0 0 1 1
North Korea 0 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 1 1
Taiwan 0 0 1 1
Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
Well of course one of the biggest stories was the light show and of course Phelps is going to swim this evening for the GOLD in the 400m Individual Medley.
G S B T
United States 1 1 1 3
China 2 0 0 2
South Korea 1 1 0 2
Czech Republic 1 0 0 1
Romania 1 0 0 1
Spain 1 0 0 1
Austria 0 1 0 1
Cuba 0 1 0 1
Italy 0 1 0 1
Russia 0 1 0 1
Turkey 0 1 0 1
Argentina 0 0 1 1
Croatia 0 0 1 1
Japan 0 0 1 1
Netherlands 0 0 1 1
North Korea 0 0 1 1
Switzerland 0 0 1 1
Taiwan 0 0 1 1
Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
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