Beijing China Olympics 2008 http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com Summer Olympic Games 2008 In Beijing Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:19:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Dara Torres An Amazing and Inspiring Olympic Athlete http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/dara-torres-an-amazing-and-inspiring-olympic-athlete/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/dara-torres-an-amazing-and-inspiring-olympic-athlete/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:19:47 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=13 For me, Dara Torres was probably the most inspiring American athlete at the Beijing Olympics. 41 years old, a mom, and still winning medals at the Olympics competing against kids half her age!

Get yourself some Dara Torres souvenirs while you can because this will probably be her last Olympics...

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/dara-torres-an-amazing-and-inspiring-olympic-athlete/feed/ Shawn Johnson Olympic Souvenirs http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/shawn-johnson-olympic-souvenirs/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/shawn-johnson-olympic-souvenirs/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:12:56 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=12 Another gold medal athlete and sure to be one of the more collectible memorabilia are items associated with Shawn Johnson.

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/shawn-johnson-olympic-souvenirs/feed/ Michael Phelps Olympic Memorabilia http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/michael-phelps-olympic-memorabilia/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/michael-phelps-olympic-memorabilia/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:28:30 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=11 We all know the impact that popular American swimmer Michael Phelps will have on the sport of swimming long after the Olympics in Beijing are over.

Michael Phelps Olympic souvenirs are going to be RED HOT as collector's items so be sure to get them now before prices start to soar!

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/michael-phelps-olympic-memorabilia/feed/ Beijing Olympic Pens In Big Demand As Souvenirs http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-pens-in-big-demand-as-souvenirs/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-pens-in-big-demand-as-souvenirs/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:52:08 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=7 According to a recent article in The Earth Times, the hot demand among both tourist and locals in Hong Kong are for Olympic pens.

The multicolored pens appear to be the most popular in Hong Kong, which has more than 20 officially licensed shops that sell other Olympic games souvenirs such as coins, pins, stationery, and soft toys.

In particular, the Fuwa mascot multicolored pen appears to be one of the best selling products.

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-pens-in-big-demand-as-souvenirs/feed/ Beijing China Olympic Pins 2008 http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-china-olympic-pins-2008/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-china-olympic-pins-2008/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:39:17 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=6 Olympic pins are always a favorite collector's item.

Get your Beijing souvenir pins at great prices on eBay!

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-china-olympic-pins-2008/feed/ Beijing Olympics 2008 Souvenir T-Shirts http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympics-2008-souvenir-t-shirts/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympics-2008-souvenir-t-shirts/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:27:06 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=5 What a great memory of the Beijing 2008 Olympics!

Affordable, stylish souvenir t-shirts for this one-time 2008 China Olympic event!

Register for eBay if you don't already have an account. It's FREE!

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympics-2008-souvenir-t-shirts/feed/ Beijing Olympic Coins http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-coins/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-coins/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:12:32 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=4 Get your Beijing Olympic coin souvenirs before the prices go up!

Great prices on eBay. If you don't have an eBay account, you can register for FREE to take advantage of all the other great Beijing souvenir coins and commemorative sets for the China Olympics 2008!

]]> http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympic-coins/feed/ Beijing Olympics Version of Dummies Guide To Clapping http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympics-version-of-dummies-guide-to-clapping/ http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/beijing-olympics-version-of-dummies-guide-to-clapping/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:43:44 +0000 admin http://www.beijingchinaolympicsin2008.com/?p=3 I saw this hilarious article in the Financial Times about how Beijing is issuing an "Olympics Clapping Guide" to the party masses to ensure proper Olympic clapping etiquette.

Apparently the guide is supposed to help the spectators to cheer in a “smooth and civilised manner.” I didn't realize the Communists were quite so Victorian...

According to the organizing committee in Beijing, this clap training for the audience and cheerleaders would help to present a civilized image and improve the quality of the citizens so as to promote a more harmonious society.

Beijing had a team of experts design a "civilized stadium gesture." No, it's not the one finger salute which is what you would expect from any normal civilized country.

The civilized Communist stadium gesture starts off with some rhythmic clapping, followed by some double-thumbs up action and then -- watch out now -- the raising of the mighty Clenched Fists.

Add some perplexing Beijing vocals chanting "Olympics, add oil! China, add oil!" Apparently that's the same as saying "Go Olympics, Go China!" Hmm...

According to the magnanimous organizers, this style of clapping and chanting "can be accepted and appreciated by people of any culture or language," even the "religious believers and disabled people." Glad to know that they include those two groups in the same category.

Overall the government wants to use their Olympic hosting opportunity as an exercise in process improvement for their citizens. There seems to be a rash of bad habits forming such as poor sportsmanship, spitting, and *horrors* cutting in line.

For more article details see Beijing Issues Olympics Clapping Guide.

In the meantime, if you need any clapping related lessons just check out what's available on eBay. :)


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