11,340 Views - Click for Gallery The Beijing Olympic games have come and gone, but not without making a tremendous impression on the world. From the hype leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, to the splendor of the opening ceremony, the coverage of Michael Phelps’ record-breaking wins, to the drama of the closing ceremonies, there were plenty of lessons supplied along the way. Below are some of the top issues that arose, as well as features pertaining to the Beijing Olympics that taught the globe lessons relevant to our world today. The cluster includes insight into architecture of the future, ways in which we might deal with smog, gaining tolerance for cultural etiquette, and solutions for activist rallies during major global events. It also offers a peak into international branding, advertising, and demonstration of how news and major event coverage could make their way into the hands of citizens even more in the future. Examining the events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics can offer great insight into future world games and mass global events.  Via: trendhunter

Olympic Athletes as News Gossip (VIDEO)

CNN Roasts Amanda Beard on Michael Phelps

Amandra Beard has been roughly criticized on her commentary regarding dating Michael Phelps, even by huge news outlets. She was roasted by three anchors on CNN after used the word, “eww” to describe the…
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Reviving Olympic Sports (GALLERY)

NBC Stalks Michael Phelps With New Championships Coverage

The historic performance of Michael Phelps in the Beijing Olympic 2008 Games in China has helped NBC to record ratings. Not wanting to wait 4 more years to ride on Michael Phelps’s wave again in the 2010…
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Historic Olympic Records (GALLERY)

Michael Phelps Wins 8 Gold Medals in Beijing

Michael Phelps has made Olympics history by winning 8 Gold medals in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008. That is a perfect score for the 8 competitions he has participated in. Not only does he have the Midas…
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Ridiculously High-Calorie Diets (VIDEO)

Caloric Consumption of Beijing Olympic Athletes

It's a Herculean effort to consume enough calories to power an Olympic athlete; the 2,000-calorie diet recommended for mere mortals is vastly insufficient for these elite individuals. Today's New York…
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Naughty Olympic Scandals (GALLERY)

German Athletes Nude for Playboy

Four female German athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics are searing news wires with their decisions to pose nude for Playboy. The German edition of the girlie magazine have just released their September…

Beijing Olympic Scandals (VIDEO)

9 Year Old Singer Was A Phony

This trend of faking things in the Beijing Olympic 2008 games really bothers me. After finding out that the opening ceremony's fireworks display was faked, it turns out that Lin Miaoke, the 9 year-old…

Buddhist Activists Protest China Online (VIDEO)

Digital Dharma

A new film company called Digital Dharma, whose motto in "Illuminating Justice, Invoking Compassion" just launched a challenge tonight to friends and YouTubers to watch a provocative short film called…

$30 Million Beijing Olympic Torch Lighters (VIDEO)

Li Ning Cashes In

Li Ning is lining his pockets with $30 million, all because of his starring role in the 2008 Beijing Olympic opening ceremony. Li Ning is the former Chinese gymnast who was lifted on cables at the ceremony,…
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Ethical Beijing Olympic Apparel (GALLERY)

Eco Team Canada Uniforms

Team Canada has made is very clear that they're proud their Beijing Olympic outfits are environmentally-friendly. In fact, their sustainable suits have made quite a few headlines as the athletes and their…
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Faking Olympic Fireworks

Beijing Olympic Footprints were CG Fakes

The Beijing Times has revealed that the fireworks footprint sequence seen by millions of viewers tuning in from all over the world was really computer generated. The 29 fireworks footprints were all actually…

Gadgets to Bypass The Great Firewall of China

Freedom Stick for Beijing Olympics

Even though China had promised to provide unrestricted Internet for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, they announced recently that certain websites will be blocked. If you are a journalist who values Internet…

Beijing Olympics Covered by Citizen Journalists (VIDEO)

GroundReport in China

The schedule for the Beijing Olympics seems to be right on target, with the opening ceremony kicking off as a heartbeat raising spectacle. The internet is being flooded with photo and video footage as…

2008 Beijing Olympics Online

How to Watch the Olympics on the Web (Illegally?)

NBC might not want you to watch the Beijing 2008 Olympics on the web, but this is a celebration of China, and what would your Olympics schedule be like without a little copyright violation?  Oooh, a low…

Leaked Olympic Rehearsals (VIDEO)

China Furious over Footage

Top secret footage of the opening rehearsal for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has been released, and China isn't pleased. The tape shows participants doing a full dress rehearsal inside the Bird’s Nest…

Olympic Etiquette

China's Rules for Beijing Games

Exactly a week before the Beijing Olympics, China has officially outlined the expectations for visitor behavior. The list ranges from general etiquette such as keeping your clothes on in public (so much…
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China's Designated Protest Zones (VIDEO)

Beijing Prepares for Olympic Anger

The Beijing Olympics are little less than a week ago, and the city is unable to hide its anticipation.... but protesters aren't afraid to show their feelings either. China is prepared for protesters,…

Olympic Sex Testing

China Sets Up Lab (Blame Pregnant Man?)

Believe it or not, the Beijing Olympic authorities are planning to test female Olympic athletes that are suspected to be males based on their external appearance. A test lab at the Peking Union Medical…

Beijing Olympic Controversies (GALLERY)

Iran To Broadcast Female Competitors from China?

Ali Asghar Purmohammadi, the man responsible for broadcasting sports programs on Iran’s state-run television, has said he is trying to convince Iranian authorities to give special permission to broadcast…
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Obama in China Olympic Broadcasts (VIDEO)

Sen. Spends $5 Million on NBC Ads

Barack Obama is shelling out $5 million to appear in advertisements throughout the duration of the Beijing Olympics. The China games are an opportune moment to bask in the media limelight, and as of…
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100,000 Men on Segways

Security Guards at China Olympics

The upcoming Olympics in China have and will produce a lot of headlines. China has already been noted for their specially-made Bird's nest arena in Beijing, the largest fireworks display in the world,…

Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games (VIDEO)

The Lost Ring

The Lost Ring is an alternative reality game (ARG) based on the Beijing Olympics which is a fascinating concept in itself, but it was the guerrilla marketing behind the game that makes it even more intriguing.…

Bribing Beijing Olympic Bloggers (GALLERY)

Gehua New Century Hotel Offers Cash For Stories

After a lot of controversial media build-up, Beijing companies are trying to get some positive press about the upcoming Beijing Olympics. One hotel is actually offering cash incentives for non-traditional…

Winning With Females (VIDEO)

China's Female-Centric Olympic Strategy

China’s secret formula for the Olympics revolves around women. In short, female sports are underfunded throughout the world. Realizing this, China began over-funding its female teams (relative to the…

2008 Olympic Architecture (GALLERY)

China's Stadium Designs

China is booming with new architecture and a mad scramble to get the city fit to play host to next summer's Olympics when Beijing will host the XXIX Olympiad. The games are less than a year away (August…

"Chinglish" For Beijing Olympics (VIDEO)

Chinese English Hybrid Lingo

It is one of the characteristics in China where they translate a phrase word by word from Chinese to English, known as "Chinglish." As today marks the start of the year countdown to Beijing Olympics,…

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