Hosting the Olympics was a huge deal for the Chinese government and people. While protesters put their feet down around the world, the Games were a source of pride for the controversial country. Take a look at the biggest stories to come out of China hosting the 2008 Games. Source Read more

It seems like so long ago that the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing completely consumed my Summer. Not only were there plenty of amazing Olympians to follow, but there was also plenty of controversy. Take a lap through the most compelling moments. Source Read more

Over 10,000 athletes, hundreds of thousands of fans, and 30,000 journalists have traveled to Beijing for the Olympics. To welcome these visitors, everyday life in the Chinese capital received an Olympic makeover. The Chinese government removed the homeless from the streets, urged smokers to quit, advised bus commuters to wait in line instead of push, installed 40 million plants, cut traffic in Read more

Go team go! My obsession with the Olympics has not diminished this week, it's grown. I knew there had to be some style to such amazing events, and I found it. Who said uniforms were blah? Not I. Maybe Ralph Lauren's Opening Ceremony ones were, but how do you feel about the American male swimmers' red, white, and sexy all over swimsuits? Click on for sportif style and the aforementioned swimsuits Read more

President George W. Bush is America's ultimate fan. This weekend, the cheerleader-in-chief caught swimming finals at China's National Aquatics Center, watched the US men's basketball teams beat China, while also finding time to play some beach volleyball and say hi to the Chinese President. Check out these priceless pictures of Bush in Beijing. Read more

With the 2008 Olympic Games kicking off on Friday - and what a spectacle it was - it's now time to check out all the cool phone apps, fun Olympic tech news, and neat gadgets, all inspired by the Summer games! Oh yeah, and remember, even if you're away from your TV, you can catch all the gaming action online as well! Read more

Did you happen to catch NBC's broadcast of the opening ceremonies from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on Friday eve? What a sight it was! Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were installed across the entire stadium (even the roof!) and a LED screen, measuring 147 meters long and 22 meters wide was placed in the center of the stadium. And for the full futuristic effect, around 44,000 tiny LED beads, Read more

The opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics is set to air in the eastern US in a matter of moments. The parade of each country's athletes carrying their flags, a rainbow of global competition and friendly challenge is one of the most tangible expressions of universal cooperation we see. Wars are left at home and the only tension is in the thrill of competition. To that end, here are the top Read more

In Mandarin, the number eight, or "ba," sounds similar to the word that means "prosper" or "wealth"; therefore, eight is considered lucky in Chinese culture. Today being 08.08.08 is an incredibly fortuitous day that has me in the mood for Chinese food. Since this Asian civilization has existed for thousands of years, its people are highly attuned to texture, flavor, color, and aroma. Here, I've Read more

With the 2008 Summer Olympics kicking off today in Beijing, China, I'm sure you're eager to check out live coverage and highlights from the games. Why stress about setting your TiVo on timers when you can catch everything online? That's right, from NBC to YouTube, the Internet has got you covered. Check out my slideshow to see where you can find video clips, cool downloads and even games! Read more