Yes, it's rainy. The wind is howling and the 2010 Olympic flame is blowing sideways leaving my umbrella to resembles a closed tulip, but the enthusiasm for the Olympic games is infectious. The minute my husband, Tom, and I...
Read MoreFrom Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, it takes 26 minutes to the airport and 25 minutes to Richmond or Brighouse. The cost for either trip during the week is $3.75 (two zones in Vancouver transit terms). During the...
Read MoreOkay, so a fair bit of pre-game hype, but who can blame them. Vancouver will play host to one of the world’s largest stages, the Olympics, in a couple of years. Also, as a fan visitor of Vancouver, it is a great city....
Read MoreSeveral years ago, I took a trip the Davao City in the Philippines. By all accounts, I should not have gone. Davao and Mindanao was considered to be an unsafe place — according to the State Department of the U.S. I think a...
Read MoreI have been watching the parade of nations for the opening of these 2008 Olympic games held in Beijing, China. I enjoy the colorful costumes and the realization that Myanmar sent a team, so did North Korea, Vanuatu, Iraq,...
Read MoreThe following is a recent release by the American Lung Association. WASHINGON, D.C., August, 3, 2008"? Air pollution is a serious health issue, especially in Beijing. For even the healthiest people, air pollution can...
Read MoreWe the world’s eyes all looking at China over the next month, China has a green plan. This is a long article, but perfect for those interested in the upcoming Olympics and conservation. devin Editor ITKT BEIJING –...
Read MoreBEIJING, CHINA "? This summer, thousands of Americans are being introduced first-hand to China, while millions more watch on television as the no-longer-sleeping giant hosts the Olympic Games. Long after the Olympian crowds...
Read MoreBeijing to Implement the Provisions on No Smoking on May 1 for Staging a Smoke-free Olympics – April 24, 2008 The Several Provisions on No Smoking Scope in Public Places of Beijing (hereinafter referred to as the Several...
Read MoreDomestic Olympic Ticket Sales Phase 3 Starts on May 5, 2008 April 23, 2008 Today, BOCOG announced the timetable and policies in relation to the implementation of the Phase-3 Domestic Olympic Ticket Sales Program. Starting from...
Read MoreBeijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in Hong Kong 2 May 2008 This is sure to be a memorable experience to witness the Olympic flame being carried by 120 torchbearers to places throughout the territory on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon...
Read MoreSWIM, BIKE, RUN Nevis set to host 6th annual Olympic Triathlon The Nevis Cycle and Triathlon Club and the island of Nevis are gearing up for the 6th Annual Olympic Triathlon. The event, known as Carino Health Spa Triathlon, will...
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