Beijing Beat: 16 is the New 13

This very interesting report from ABC News about the allegedly underage Chinese women’s gymnastics team, interviews a forensic artist to explain why looking 12 or 13 is the same as being 12 or 13. There are certain characteristics come with age that the Chinese gymnasts do not have. Like adult teeth.Tonight they square off against [...]

Let the games begin

The Olympics kicked off today in Beijing with a whole lotta flair.
More than a 100,000 people gathered to witness China’s “night of joy” (as the country’s official news service put it). Not everyone shared in on the fervor, though—groups gathered across the world again today to protest China’s human rights record and rule of Tibet.
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Short and Sweet: Daily News Round Up

Gassy Breaking News: The air still sucks in Beijing.
Protesty Breaking News: Cyclists backpedal, apologize.
Dopey Breaking News: The Russians are still cheating.

Politico Breaking News: When it comes to raising money, Obama’s just like the rest.
Fiscally Sound News: McCain likes fiscal conservative superstar David Walker.
Overexposed Breaking News: People are sick and tired of hearing about youknowwho.
Iraqi Breaking [...]