The plans accepted by the IOC for the Olympic torch relay were announced on April 26, 2007, in Beijing.[32] The relay, with the theme "Journey of Harmony", will last 130 days, carrying the torch 137,000 km (85,100 mi.) – the longest distance of any Olympic torch relay (though most of it is by air). The relay will begin on March 25, 2008, in Olympia, Greece. From there, it will travel across Greece to Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens, and then to Beijing, arriving on March 31. From Beijing, the torch will follow a route passing through every continent except Antarctica. The torch will visit cities on the Silk Road, symbolizing ancient links between China and the rest of the world. A total of 21,880 torchbearers will be selected from around the world by various organizations and entities.[33]
The BOCOG also plans to carry the flame to the top of Mount Everest.[33] In June 2007, construction began on a 108 km (67 mi) long "highway" scaling the Tibetan side of the mountain. The $19.7 million blacktop project will span from Tingri County of Xigazê Prefecture to the Everest Base Camp. Environmental concerns about the effects of the road on the fragile Himalayan region have been expressed by the media, but denied by the Chinese government.[34]
The original scheduled route agreed in April included a stop in Taipei just before heading for Hong Kong. Taiwan's government, however, later rejected this proposal, claiming that such arrangement would make the Taiwan relay be seen as part of China's domestic route, rather than the international route.[35] Recent negotiations have led the IOC to officially take Taipei off the torch relay. Both China and Taiwan have blamed each other for injecting politics into the event. [36]
The Olympic Torch is based on traditional scrolls and uses a traditional Chinese design known as the "Cloud of Promise" (祥云). The torch is designed to remain lit in 65 kilometer-an-hour winds, and in rain of up to 50 millimeters-an-hour.
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Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, will be held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium from August 9-19, 2008. It will be split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories. Men will compete in both disciplines whereas women will only take part in the freestyle events with 14 gold medals being awarded. This is the second Olympics with women's wrestling as an event.
Events
18 sets of medals will be awarded in the following events:
Men's Freestyle weight classes
* 00-55 kg
* 55-60 kg
* 60-66 kg
* 66-74 kg
* 74-84 kg
* 84-96 kg
* 96-120 kg
Men's Greco-Roman weight classes
* 00-55 kg
* 55-60 kg
* 60-66 kg
* 66-74 kg
* 74-84 kg
* 84-96 kg
* 96-120 kg
Events
18 sets of medals will be awarded in the following events:
Men's Freestyle weight classes
* 00-55 kg
* 55-60 kg
* 60-66 kg
* 66-74 kg
* 74-84 kg
* 84-96 kg
* 96-120 kg
Men's Greco-Roman weight classes
* 00-55 kg
* 55-60 kg
* 60-66 kg
* 66-74 kg
* 74-84 kg
* 84-96 kg
* 96-120 kg
Olympic lawmaking
The Beijing municipal authority has declared that more than 70 local laws and decrees would be made before the 2008 Summer Olympics which would banish local people who don't have hukou (residency permits) of Beijing. It would also banish vagrants, beggars, and people with mental illness from the city. The municipal authority also made it clear that it would strengthen border control, call for a "special holiday", or forcible shutout, to make Beijing citizens stay at home during the Olympics. It also seeks to strengthen controls over Chinese and foreign NGOs and forbid any protests during the games. The government has also strengthened its laws relating to prosecution of those deemed to be disseminating material not beneficial to the state.[19]
The Geneva-based group, Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions has claimed that 1.5 million Beijing residents will be displaced from their homes for the Olympics event. Beijing's Olympic organizing committee and China's Foreign Ministry have put the number at 6,037.[20] As of May 2005, 300,000 residents have been evicted in preparation for the games. Police in Beijing placed many people under arrest for protesting against the evictions.[21]
The Beijing government has issued new mandates that require police officers in the city to act more appropriately. The government has circulated pamphlets urging officers to desist from using foul language, lose their arrogance, and not hang up on people who call to report crimes. They have been told that violators will be reprimanded. By doing this, Beijing hopes to clean up its image in time for the games.[22]
A drive has also been launched to improve the poor English translations common on Chinese signage and labeling in readiness for the Olympics
The Geneva-based group, Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions has claimed that 1.5 million Beijing residents will be displaced from their homes for the Olympics event. Beijing's Olympic organizing committee and China's Foreign Ministry have put the number at 6,037.[20] As of May 2005, 300,000 residents have been evicted in preparation for the games. Police in Beijing placed many people under arrest for protesting against the evictions.[21]
The Beijing government has issued new mandates that require police officers in the city to act more appropriately. The government has circulated pamphlets urging officers to desist from using foul language, lose their arrogance, and not hang up on people who call to report crimes. They have been told that violators will be reprimanded. By doing this, Beijing hopes to clean up its image in time for the games.[22]
A drive has also been launched to improve the poor English translations common on Chinese signage and labeling in readiness for the Olympics
Beijing Subway
The Beijing Subway (simplified Chinese: 北京地铁; traditional Chinese: 北京地鐵; pinyin: Běijīng Dìtiě) is a rapid transit system that serves downtown Beijing and its various outlying suburbs and a daily ridership of about 2.6 million. It currently operates 5 lines with a total of 142 km of tracks and 93 stations. [1] It is still considered a minimal system given the population density of Beijing, though the system is being expanded for the 2008 Olympic Games and tentatively planned to expand to more than 561 km of subway tracks by 2015.
History
Beijing's subway system was the first such system nationwide. Construction works began on July 1, 1965, as part of the military defense systems after the Sino-Soviet split. Three major cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang were proposed to build subway systems in the 1960s, but only the Beijing Subway was built. It connects Xishan (西山) and the downtown area, and was capable of transporting 5 to 6 divisions from Xishan to Beijing per day in case of Soviet invasion.
The first line of Beijing Subway connects Beijing railway station to Pingguoyuan (苹果园). It was first operated on October 1, 1969. The line corresponds to the western section of Line 1 and the southern section of Line 2 today. Initially, however, this line was only for official use. The system opened to the general public in 1977, and in 1980 to foreign visitors.
On September 20, 1984 the rest of Line 2 opened, and the Beijing Subway henceforth operated as two lines. On December 12, 1992, Line 1 was extended eastwards from Fuxingmen (复兴门) to Xidan (西单). On September 28, 1999 Line 1 was further extended from Xidan to Sihuidong (四惠东). The entire passageway was opened on June 24, 2000, thus allowing trains to go directly from Pingguoyuan to Sihuidong. There are still two stations near Xishan (#101 and #102) kept as military reserve stations and not open to public.
Line 13 was opened in two sections, the western section to Huoying (霍营) on September 28, 2002, and the eastern section on January 28, 2003. In the meantime, the Batong Line, built as an extension to Line 1, was opened as a separate line on December 27, 2003.
Line 5 is currently the newest line which came into operation on October 7, 2007. It is also the first north south line of Beijing and covers a length of 27.6 km and 23 stations.
The Beijing Subway currently has 5 lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 5, Line 13 and Batong Line. As part of the preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing has pledged to expand its public transportation network. Beijing projects expansion of its subway network from the current 142 km to 561 km by 2015 (around 200 km by 2008).
Beijing plans to invest 63.8 billion yuan (7.69 billion US dollars) in future projects between 2002 and 2008. The Beijing Subway is now a market-oriented operation and is jointly funded by government and investors. The remainder will be covered by low interest bank loans, mostly provided by the Big Four banks in China.
History
Beijing's subway system was the first such system nationwide. Construction works began on July 1, 1965, as part of the military defense systems after the Sino-Soviet split. Three major cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenyang were proposed to build subway systems in the 1960s, but only the Beijing Subway was built. It connects Xishan (西山) and the downtown area, and was capable of transporting 5 to 6 divisions from Xishan to Beijing per day in case of Soviet invasion.
The first line of Beijing Subway connects Beijing railway station to Pingguoyuan (苹果园). It was first operated on October 1, 1969. The line corresponds to the western section of Line 1 and the southern section of Line 2 today. Initially, however, this line was only for official use. The system opened to the general public in 1977, and in 1980 to foreign visitors.
On September 20, 1984 the rest of Line 2 opened, and the Beijing Subway henceforth operated as two lines. On December 12, 1992, Line 1 was extended eastwards from Fuxingmen (复兴门) to Xidan (西单). On September 28, 1999 Line 1 was further extended from Xidan to Sihuidong (四惠东). The entire passageway was opened on June 24, 2000, thus allowing trains to go directly from Pingguoyuan to Sihuidong. There are still two stations near Xishan (#101 and #102) kept as military reserve stations and not open to public.
Line 13 was opened in two sections, the western section to Huoying (霍营) on September 28, 2002, and the eastern section on January 28, 2003. In the meantime, the Batong Line, built as an extension to Line 1, was opened as a separate line on December 27, 2003.
Line 5 is currently the newest line which came into operation on October 7, 2007. It is also the first north south line of Beijing and covers a length of 27.6 km and 23 stations.
The Beijing Subway currently has 5 lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 5, Line 13 and Batong Line. As part of the preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing has pledged to expand its public transportation network. Beijing projects expansion of its subway network from the current 142 km to 561 km by 2015 (around 200 km by 2008).
Beijing plans to invest 63.8 billion yuan (7.69 billion US dollars) in future projects between 2002 and 2008. The Beijing Subway is now a market-oriented operation and is jointly funded by government and investors. The remainder will be covered by low interest bank loans, mostly provided by the Big Four banks in China.
Sports
* Archery (4)
* Athletics (47)
* Badminton (5)
* Baseball (1)
* Basketball (2)
* Boxing (11)
* Canoeing (16)
* Cycling (18)
* Diving (8)
* Equestrian (6)
* Fencing (10)
* Field Hockey (2)
* Football/Soccer (2)
* Gymnastics (18)
* Handball (2)
* Judo (14)
* Modern pentathlon (2)
* Rowing (14)
* Sailing (11)
* Shooting (15)
* Softball (1)
* Swimming (34)
* Synchronized swimming (2)
* Table tennis (4)
* Taekwondo (8)
* Tennis (4)
* Triathlon (2)
* Volleyball (4)
* Water polo (2)
* Weightlifting (15)
* Wrestling (18)
* Athletics (47)
* Badminton (5)
* Baseball (1)
* Basketball (2)
* Boxing (11)
* Canoeing (16)
* Cycling (18)
* Diving (8)
* Equestrian (6)
* Fencing (10)
* Field Hockey (2)
* Football/Soccer (2)
* Gymnastics (18)
* Handball (2)
* Judo (14)
* Modern pentathlon (2)
* Rowing (14)
* Sailing (11)
* Shooting (15)
* Softball (1)
* Swimming (34)
* Synchronized swimming (2)
* Table tennis (4)
* Taekwondo (8)
* Tennis (4)
* Triathlon (2)
* Volleyball (4)
* Water polo (2)
* Weightlifting (15)
* Wrestling (18)
The Awaited Oz Tennis Grand Slam
For 11-straight days we will be able to watch a daily coverage of the best tennis in the world played at Melbourne Park, Australia. This is the very first Grand Slam of the year 2008 and it comes full of expectations for many of us; as the questions keep arising on whether Federer will conquer his third Australian Slam or will the crown be passed on to another alike such as: the Serb Djokovick or the 2007 best come back of the year the Argentinean Nalbandian or the United States’ best-hope Roddick or even the full-recovered Ranging Bull the Spaniard Rafael Nadal.
Besides all the expectation and glamour such an event carries along; the Australian Open presents a completely new cushioned acrylic outdoors surface known as Plexicushion; this type of surface will have better consistency and less preservation of heat which has always been a major complain throughout the Slam’s history. The event takes place during the hot Australian summer and the temperatures easily rise and this cause the players to dehydrate faster and to slow down their game while playing.
In these final hours before the Slam begins; most players have already got their game plans ready to go. But, there are some exception to the rule for example world’s number one and the strongest candidate to win the tournament Roger Federer has just recently began his warm up as he missed his usual entry at the Kooyong exhibition due to an illness. "I definitely think it's going to turn for the good and I'll be 100% really, before the tournament," Federer said.
Meanwhile, his major counterparts have been playing regularly. Rafael Nadal has reached the final at Chennai, India, just last week while Novak Djokovic helped Serbia achieve the Hopman Cup final in Perth. US number six Andy Roddick defeated Marat Safin in the second round of Kooyong just three days ago.
Up to this point the one player most followers believe has the better chances to beat Federer is Novak Djokovick; he has indeed shown the world his continuous growing skills while achieving his best performance in 2007 beating the top three players Federer, Nadal and Roddick in Montreal and making history as it was the first time since 1994 a player beat the top three at the same tournament.
"There are a lot of good players around the world who are trying to improve, who are trying to get as far as they can in a Grand Slam,". "I need to improve my volley game a little bit more." Djokovic said
There is no doubt these great players will make the Australian Slam an event worth viewing. No matter what happens we are before an important piece of tennis history which is about to be written; either Federer conquers it or anyone the Aussie hard courts keep getting hotter.
By: Claudia Beckford
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Besides all the expectation and glamour such an event carries along; the Australian Open presents a completely new cushioned acrylic outdoors surface known as Plexicushion; this type of surface will have better consistency and less preservation of heat which has always been a major complain throughout the Slam’s history. The event takes place during the hot Australian summer and the temperatures easily rise and this cause the players to dehydrate faster and to slow down their game while playing.
In these final hours before the Slam begins; most players have already got their game plans ready to go. But, there are some exception to the rule for example world’s number one and the strongest candidate to win the tournament Roger Federer has just recently began his warm up as he missed his usual entry at the Kooyong exhibition due to an illness. "I definitely think it's going to turn for the good and I'll be 100% really, before the tournament," Federer said.
Meanwhile, his major counterparts have been playing regularly. Rafael Nadal has reached the final at Chennai, India, just last week while Novak Djokovic helped Serbia achieve the Hopman Cup final in Perth. US number six Andy Roddick defeated Marat Safin in the second round of Kooyong just three days ago.
Up to this point the one player most followers believe has the better chances to beat Federer is Novak Djokovick; he has indeed shown the world his continuous growing skills while achieving his best performance in 2007 beating the top three players Federer, Nadal and Roddick in Montreal and making history as it was the first time since 1994 a player beat the top three at the same tournament.
"There are a lot of good players around the world who are trying to improve, who are trying to get as far as they can in a Grand Slam,". "I need to improve my volley game a little bit more." Djokovic said
There is no doubt these great players will make the Australian Slam an event worth viewing. No matter what happens we are before an important piece of tennis history which is about to be written; either Federer conquers it or anyone the Aussie hard courts keep getting hotter.
By: Claudia Beckford
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Being Smart When Dating Online
Considering the schemes some people have come up with, online dating can still be quite dangerous. There are many scams concerning online dating that you should be aware of. Using common sense can eliminate a lot of the danger. Be aware of the people you are talking to and use common sense to avoid some of these schemes. There are still schemes out that to make it difficult to date online. One thing to consider is that there are people just looking for easy targets. If someone wants to rush you into a meeting or exchanging phone numbers, you may be dealing with a schemer. Motives for these schemes range from taking you to dinner and leaving you holding the bill to complete identity theft.
When you choose to develop relationship through online dating you should be very careful. Instead of trying to make a relationship as soon as possible, try to be slow and understand the other person through conversations. A genuine candidate would expect to take time and value your fears. A fraud would try to make a relationship very fast, annoy you, probably loose interest on you when you deny him/her a chance to meet you or refuse to give that person your mobile number. Such persons don't have patience to wait till things come their way. It's a good idea to meet a person in a public place if you feel comfortable with that.
By: Richard P. Douglas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
When you choose to develop relationship through online dating you should be very careful. Instead of trying to make a relationship as soon as possible, try to be slow and understand the other person through conversations. A genuine candidate would expect to take time and value your fears. A fraud would try to make a relationship very fast, annoy you, probably loose interest on you when you deny him/her a chance to meet you or refuse to give that person your mobile number. Such persons don't have patience to wait till things come their way. It's a good idea to meet a person in a public place if you feel comfortable with that.
By: Richard P. Douglas
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
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