Rioting Over Rape, Murder of Girl
Authorities have restored order in a county in southern China after demonstrators burned a police station and government building, state-run news agencies reported. Paramilitary police have patrol Weng’an county, Guizhou, China, after riots sparked by the death of a girl. Some of about 10,000 demonstrators overturned cars and set fires to protest the police investigation into the death of a teenage girl, according to the state-run China Daily and the privately owned Hong Kong Cable TV, a CNN affiliate. It was the latest of several public demonstrations in China, and it came just weeks before China hosts the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. The riot started late Saturday afternoon and lasted until early Sunday morning in Weng’an County of Guizhou Province, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Images broadcast on Hong Kong Cable TV showed several overturned cars in front of buildings in flames. The station identified the buildings as a police station and government building. The amateur video images were recorded by bloggers, the station said. The unrest stemmed from the June 21 death of Li Shu Fan, 15, Hong Kong Cable TV reported. Police said the girl killed herself, and they released several suspects, according to the station. The state-run China Daily newspaper attributed the rioters’ anger to “officials’ alleged attempt to cover up a murder case.” Armed police guarded the burned-out government buildings Sunday, according to Hong Kong Cable TV, and life appeared to be returning to normal after the latest of several recent public demonstrations. The unrest comes as China prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for the Olympic Games, which are scheduled to start August 8 in Beijing.
Author: MaximsNewsBlast
Keywords: china riots rape murder girl guizhou olympic games beijing li shu fan
Added: June 30, 2008
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Rich and popular - superstars head to Beijing Olympics (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Some of the biggest and richest names in world sport will be at the Beijing Olympics, with the superstar mega-list headed by Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Lionel Messi, Yao Ming, LeBron James, and Michael Phelps.
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TANGO ART by Sculptor Gloria Achucarro Buenos Aires
Tango Dancers - Sculpture modeled in Clay by Sculptor Gloria Achucarro at her art studio in Buenos Aires . Music by Astor Piazzolla . Adios Nonino ( Eladia Blázquez) / Escultura de Tango / Pareja Bailando Tango modelada en arcilla por la escultora Gloria Achucarro Argentina Gloria Achucarro . www.achucarro.com.ar gloria@achucarro.com.ar A bronze sculpture created by Gloria Achucarro was awarded a prestigious Olympic Bronze Medal in Beijing, China, on May 31 as part of the Olympic Landscape Sculpture Contest . The sculpture design will be displayed at the Olympics this summer, along with the works of 29 finalists who received gold, silver, and bronze medals. During the final stages of the international contest , her work was exhibited throughout major cities in China and the rest of the world . Un bronce creado por Gloria Achucarro fue recientemente premiado con una medalla olìmpica en el Concurso de Esculturas Beijing 2008 , realizado con motivo de la Olimpíadas en China . Su obra Ser y Tiempo será expuesta en la Villa Olímpica este invierno junto a los otros 28 escultores que obtuvieron medallas de bronce , plata y oro . La escultura “Ser y Tiempo” ha sido expuesta en las mayores capitales del mundo junto a los 100 finalistas del certamen.
Author: GloriaAchucarro
Keywords: Tango dancers art sculptor sculpture bronze medalist Olympic Landscape Sculpture Contest Beijing escultura pareja
Added: July 2, 2008
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KixandtheCity.com: KATC StockRoom July 2008 and Olympic Pre
With the entire world awaiting the 8/8/08 kick off of the Summer 2008 Beijing Olympics, MaZe takes a look at a select few Olympics releases from Nike, adidas, Converse, and Jordan Brand. Highlights include the Nike Lunar Trainer, the Nike Dunk Zoom Gyrizo, the Nike Flywire Air Max 90, the adidas Olympic Microbounce pack, adidas Candace Parker and Dwight Howard PEs, the Olympic Jordan Six Rings, and the Puerto Rican National Team Jordan Brand releases. In addition to the Olympic footwear, MaZe also takes a look at a select few July releases from Jordan Brand.
Author: KixandtheCity
Keywords: Jordan Brand Air Nike adidas Converse
Added: July 1, 2008
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Preparations for Olympics underway
Preparations for Olympics underway WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 07-02-2008 14:02 Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Beijing bans high-emission vehicles Beijing banned more than a quarter million high-emission vehicles from its roads on Tuesday, part of a drive to curb pollution ahead of the Olympics. In the capital, about 300,000 vehicles which don’t meet the Euro One emission standards won’t allowed on streets until September 20th. Vehicles registered outside Beijing must obtain special permits and meet emission standards before entering the capital during the period. BJ to compensate drivers of banned vehicles Meanwhile, the city has announced plans to help compensate its 3.3 million drivers who will only be allowed to use their vehicles on odd or even days. The plans include a three-month tax break and exemption from road maintenance fees for each driver during the period. The municipal government estimates the reduction in fees is expected to reach 1.3 billion yuan. The alternating daily vehicle restrictions run from July 20th to September 20th. Beijing Int’l Airport ready for Olympic service The Beijing Capital International Airport has started providing service for the Olympic Games. Authorities say a green passage has been set up to ensure a smooth passenger flow during the Olympics. A total of 2200 volunteers will be on stand-by at the airport by July 8th to receive visitors to the summer games. Qingdao bans fishing around Olympic venues Summer Olympic co-host city Qindao has banned fishing and entertainment activities around the areas where the Olympic and Paralympics sailing competitions will be held. The restriction will last until September 20th. Editor:Xiong Qu
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Keywords: China
Added: July 2, 2008
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May We Never Have To Say Goodbye
May We Never Have To Say Goodbye composed by Shaun Davey for the opening Ceremony of the 2003 Special Olympics. This is a collection of still photos from a Shaun Davey Concert in Dublin’s National Concert Hall with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra conductor David Brophy. Soloists include Rita Connolly vocals, Liam O’Flynn uilleann pipes, Seamus Begley Vocals & accordion, Edelmiro Fernandez Gaita and whistle, Noel Eccles Percussion, Nollaig Casey Fiddle as well as choirs and scottish pipers. ‘May We Never Have To Say Goodbye’, released by Tara Music in association with RTÉ, is a collaboration between Shaun Davey, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the featured artists. The album takes its name from the anthem specially composed for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Croke Park, June 2003. Performed by Rita Connolly , Ronan Tynan and no less than six Dublin choirs, this song originally topped the Irish singles charts for 5 weeks. It is presented here with the rest of the music from Shaun Davey’s unique and exhilarating suite for that occasion, featuring traditional soloists, singers, choir, pipeband, percussion and orchestra, and includes Noel Eccles’s spectacular percussion score, ‘The Arrival of the Flag’. The Album includes previously unrecorded pieces from Shaun Davey’s dramatic concert work, ‘The Pilgrim’, featuring the rare and full-blooded combination of bagpipes and orchestra with percussion and choir, and the unusual sound of the Galician Gaita. Sean Davey’s work over the past 10 years in film will be represented by the popular and evocative song ‘Fill to me the Parting Glass’, composed for the film ‘Waking Ned’, and first performed in its new orchestral and choral version at the opening of the Helix Concert Hall, Dublin, in 2002. A magical piece, ‘Music of the Spheres’, from the Royal Shakespeare Company production of ‘Pericles’ represents Shaun Davey’s contribution to theatre both at home and abroad over the past 20 years. This album represents Shaun Davey’s active return to the recording of his own music, something he has missed during the past 10 years of working for Film, TV and Theatre. During this time of international success, Shaun Davey has received an Ivor Novello award for his score for the BBC drama based on the great famine, ‘The Hanging Gale’. For this he also received a BAFTA nomination, another for ‘Ballykissangel’ [which also received a UK TRIC Award for Best UK TV Signature Theme] while his score for ‘Twelfth Night’ was also nominated for a second Ivor Novello award. In theatre Shaun Davey has composed many scores for RSC productions of Shakespeare, notably the 1992 ‘Winter’s Tale’ which visited Dublin on its acclaimed world tour, and ‘the RSC’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, a popular Christmas production in the UK. In 1999-2000 Shaun Davey’s music for ‘James Joyce’s The Dead’ was nominated for a Toni Award while on Broadway, and shared in the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical
Author: Taramusicdotcom
Keywords: Shaun Davey Liam O’Flynn Rita Connolly seamus begley nollaig casey uilleann pipes orchestra irish classicial
Added: July 2, 2008
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Hardee qualifies for 2008 Summer Olympics in decathlon (News 8 Austin)
Eugene, Ore. - Former Texas athlete Trey Hardee has qualified to compete for the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, after finishing second in the decathlon at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a score of 8,534 points Monday night.
Source: www.news8austin.com
Mother and Child Sculpture by Gloria Achucarro Buenos Aires
Mother & Child , sculpture modeled in Clay by Sculptor Gloria Achucarro at her art studio in Buenos Aires . Maternidad , modelado en arcilla de una escultura de Gloria Achucarro en su taller de Buenos Aires www.achucarro.com.ar gloria@achucarro.com.ar Gloria Achucarro was awarded a prestigious Olympic Bronze Medal in Beijing, China, on May 31 as part of the 2008 Olympic Landscape Sculpture Contest . The sculpture design will be displayed at the Olympics this summer, along with the works of 29 finalists who received gold, silver, and bronze medals. Her work Tiempo y Ser ( Time and Being ) was exhibited throughout major cities in China and the rest of the world . Una escultura de bronce creada por Gloria Achucarro fue recientemente premiada con una medalla olímpica en el Concurso de Esculturas Beijing 2008 , realizado con motivo de la Olimpíadas en China . Su obra “Ser y Tiempo” será expuesta en la Villa Olimpica este invierno junto a los otros 28 escultores que obtuvieron medallas de bronce , plata y oro y fue exhibida en la gira internacional realizada por las principales ciudades del mundo junto a los 100 finalistas del cetamen
Author: GloriaAchucarro
Keywords: Mother Child Maternidad Sculpture Art clay sculptor bronze medalist Olympic Landscape Beijing summer games, Beijing Olympics, 2008 Olympics, summer Olympics. Olympics
