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hello, beijing.: big day, part II.
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Big day, part II. Upon arriving at Laoshan, we could feel the Olympic energy like never before. For the first time there were spectators pouring in with all kinds of national pride. There were press and photogs everywhere. I walked into the photo workroom (my station for the night) and was greeted by the site of maybe 15 photographers all wielding HUGE lenses (which, btw, they toss around like they're toys). Posted by Alysha Daytner. Tell us more about the Taylor Phinney. Has he raced yet? You can find a...
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Beijing Badinage: 朋友 = friends
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Saturday, August 9, 2008. We have become film and literature buddies. Li's a movie buff. A few days ago he introduced me to the movie Cinema Paradise. He also recommended the book, A Year in Provence. His good track record has convinced me to check it out. Many young Chinese eat up Western pop culture. I'm happy to hang out with someone who can introduce me to non-mainstream-Western entertainment. Rita is my controversial issue buddy. August 10, 2008 at 5:39 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Extra ...
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Beijing Badinage: Brits rule the day
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Saturday, August 16, 2008. Brits rule the day. Another adrenaline-fueled day at the Velodrome has passed. I ran around and wiggled may way through the broadcast zone, gathering quotes from medallists Chris Hoy, Steven Burke, Roger Kluge, Bradley Wiggins, Hayden Roulston and Joan Llaneras and one cyclist many people expected to win but instead sustained injuries in a crash, Theo Bos. The Brits dominated the day. BBC wrote this about today's events: Golden Britons sparkle in Beijing. A whirlwind of activity.
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Beijing Badinage: Extra American, hold the cheers
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Monday, August 4, 2008. Extra American, hold the cheers. Mmm, Snickers and Doritos and Kerouac's On the Road. I'm feeling extra American today. You know what else makes me feel extra American? The arrival of other foreigners to Beijing. The athletes have come! I also saw an athlete and a coach (I presume) in Netherlands' garb shopping for specialty foods. But when the competition heats up and the races start, I'll be cheering, "U-S-A, U-S-A! If only, because I am a journalist, loudly in my head). Surely ...
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Beijing Badinage: A whirlwind of activity
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Saturday, August 23, 2008. A whirlwind of activity. I'd like to break a cardinal rule of writing and use a sport cliche: the last few days have passed in a whirlwind. All us FQRs worked the final day of BMX, witnessing three Americans medal in the first-ever Olympic BMX event. Congratulations to Mike Day, Donny Robinson and Jill Kintner for winning silver, bronze and bronze, respectively! And the gold medal soccer match at the Workers' Stadium. USA took the gold! Val, me and Megan dolled up for Team USA.
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Beijing Badinage: And they're off!
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Friday, August 15, 2008. The Olympic spirit permeated yesterday, as the godsend rain worked its magic and turned the Beijing skies blue overnight. I awoke to this view:. Outside, a cool breeze greeted me as I headed to a road that runs alongside our university for a jog. Perfect weather. Get in a cameraman's shot and feel the wrath of angry newscasters. So during the press conference, I took a step to further our friendship. I asked him, "What are your emotions right now? August 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM.
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hello, beijing.: the ol' beijing thunderstorm.
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The ol' beijing thunderstorm. Things have been pretty quiet the past day or two since Opening Ceremonies. hard to believe, I know. At work today most everyone was fixated on TVs, watching every and any event they could. There are some channels with no commentary so that whatever station picks it up can add their own language's commentary. Even without any explanation of the events, it was still amazing to be watching the events from just a few kilometers from where they were taking place. Beginning of th...
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hello, beijing.: rained out. no problem.
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Rained out. no problem. Welcome to monsoon season. Welcome to taking the hour and a half trip to work at 7am, only to get there to hear the BMX. Events for the day have been canceled due to rain. We didn't mind though. It's kinda like getting up and getting all ready to go to school and finding out there is a snow day. We decided breakfast at Paul's was just what we needed. I agreed with an omelet. Toast and home fries. Floods my desk and I don't want my computer to get caught up in that mess). And visit...
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hello, beijing.: odds and the end.
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Odds and the end. We enjoyed our last meal together, sharing it with someone who is a part of the Purdue family. We watched closing ceremonies with mixed emotions about the next day or so. And we headed out, one last time, into the streets of Sanlitun. It wouldn't be a good "last night out together" if we didn't come home as the sun came up. and then wake up just a few hours later to start saying goodbyes. See you on the other side. of the Pacific, that is. Posted by Alysha Daytner. Wow That post gave me...
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Beijing Badinage: Just curious.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008. Wouldn't that be weird? I agree, but I think context makes the situation here acceptable. Beijingers are curious! Few caucasians live and visit here, even with the approaching Olympics. Those that do fascinate the locals. I love their curiosity! What an opportunity we have here. I bet Beijing students would love to change places with us volunteers, to work in the US and experience the country and its culture and people at a defining moment in US history. View my complete profile.
