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Rob_Hugo@PortNWWhat is the real story behind the Dodger's autograph incident? I believe it was a security issue, but could there be more than meets the eye? [Edit by="hmartinez on Mar 15, 1:04:48 PM"][/Edit]
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AnonymousHere is the web address
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=sh-parkincident031408&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
clay dubePlease don't leave us hanging. What happened in Beijing and what might it mean for the Olympics. I think the snubbing of the Cub Scout Troop at the game was a bigger deal than the autograph-seeking fan matter. In any event, please say a bit more about these events.
In the Cub Scout event, a troop was to be able to go on the field and spend time with the teams. They were blocked from doing this, though, because security officials feared they had no way to control them if they were to unveil a "free Tibet" sign or some other confrontational sign. So they confined them to the stands. The Cub Scouts were permitted to hang out with the players after the game.
Incidentally, the first ball in the Dodgers vs. Padres series was thrown out by our USCI speaker April 21 -- Ambassador Clark.
AnonymousLA TIMES 7/17/08 "Riots -- check. Earthquake -- check. Flood -- check. Plague -- check. Such a concentration of woes in this high-profile year has fanned rumors and superstition."
The latest news out of China is that there is a huge "biblical-like" infestation of locusts in inner Mongolia. The Chinese government has called on over 30,000 exterminators to visit that part of the country and do their best to eliminate this problem before it gets out of hand. Apparently some Chinese claim that this is heavens way of telling the Chinese that they need a change in leadership. While others blame the strange Olympic mascots for the recent bad luck. Check out the article for yourselves:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-locust3-2008jul03,0,5361489.story
AnonymousHere's another one from the Los Angeles Times.
This is pretty amazing, it reminds me of what Profirio Diaz did in Mexico when European leaders would visit Mexico D.F. As part of the makeover for the Olympics, the Chinese government has 1) had a forest the size of NY Central Park created to improve air quality, 2) stopped serving dogmeat as to not offend westerners 3)removed beggars and fortune tellers from the city, 4) have restricted drivers to use their cars on either even or odd days based on their license plate number, again to improve air quality and 5) instituted a a training program to teach Chinese citizens the cultural habits of westerners, like high fiving an American. Apparently the money spent is much more than other countries have spent on their olympic rennovations. Check out the story for yourselves:
Extreme Makeover
AnonymousThe bus bombings in China have resulted in the tightening of Olympic security by the Chinese government. In a press release the government claims that China is facing a terrorist threat like no other Olympic-hosting country has faced. Yet, with no suspects, many wonder if the government is using the terrorist attacks to justify their repression of Tibetians and Uighurs. Parallels are being drawn between the bus bombings and the 9/11 attacks which produced the War on Terror. Imagine a Chinese government that was able to justify its repression of its citizens in the name of national security?
China on War Footing in preparation for the Olympics
AnonymousThis article is truly inetersting. China is doing a great deal to make Westerners feel comfortable and to promote the attitude that China is a wonderful place for the Olympics this year. With everything that China is dealing with, I wonder if the Olympics should have had another host. The air quality in China is absolutely horrible. The political conditons leave much to be desired. There is a great deal of tension in China right now becuase of these things. However, on the flip side, there is also a great deal of pride in China and maybe the 2008 Summer Olympics is a good thing for China. I just wondered what everyone else's opinion was on this matter.
On a side note, the idea of having car owners with even numbered license plates commute by car one day and owners with odd numbers commute by car on another day, might be something Southern California drivers should take into consideration. While this is a little extreme, we do need to do something about our air quality here as well. Using public transportaion would be a great start. Especially considering the price of gas these days.
AnonymousChina seems to be dealing with a lot of issues right before the Olympics. Just as their make-over is extreme, so are there issues. They had the huge water clean up due and over production of algae, the air quality seems to be the worst ever, political unrest is a major issue, and now a serious infestation. What next?
AnonymousIsn't this what all countries do in preparation for the world? Isn't is what we do when we have visitors? Are we really surprised that China is putting its best foot forward, I mean can you really blame the country for wanting the best for itself and attempting to make a positive impression on others.
AnonymousThere is a little blurb in Newsweek this week about how there is a cracking down of different businesses in Beijing. There is a cracking down of illegal practices that have never really been enforced before. Clubs, restaurants, etc are being shut down because of safety issues as cited by the government. However, there was some concern by the owners and managers that the character if the city and what Beijing really is uniquely is compromised to cater to the Olympic crowd.