China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the interior of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the exterior of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the interior of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the panes of glass on the roof of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the stands of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the ventilation and lighting equipment on the roof of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the interior of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)


Photo taken on May 20, 2008 shows the interior of the China Agricultural University (CAU) Gymnasium located on the eastern campus of CAU, in Beijing. The newly built CAU Gymnasium is the venue for wrestling and volleyball seating competition during the Olympics and Paralympics. Upon entering the gym, one can see that panes of glass separate the roof's steps which can be automatically adjusted to allow for ventilation and to add natural lighting. The skylights provide enough light for daytime activities even in the cloudy weather. The environment-friendly design will benefit the university for cost and energy saving.(Xinhua Photo)
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Zheng to seek Serena home remedy


China's Zheng Jie returns a shot during the women's singles semifinal against Serena Williams of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, capital of Britain, on July 3, 2008. (Xinhua/Xie Xiudong)


BEIJING, July 5 -- Zheng Jie, the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal, admitted she needs to learn how to combat Serena Williams' howitzer serving - and will be looking to her husband for help.

Wildcard Zheng, the world No 133, won warm applause from Centre Court for her battling performance in her 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) Wimbledon semifinal loss to the eight-time Grand Slam title winner on Thursday.

She even had a set point which would have taken the tie into a decider, but the girl from Sichuan was overwhelmed by a Serena serving barrage which saw 14 aces fired past her.

Zheng, 24, joked that she'll need husband, and hitting partner Zhang Yu, to start upping the power on the practice courts if she is to compete with the likes of Williams over the coming years.

"My husband warms up with me every time. He's a good hitting partner. But maybe he needs to practice the serve more and serve like Serena," she smiled.

"I hope so and then, next time, I will return much better.

"Her serve was just too big to me, especially on a grass court. But on other courts, I probably would have had a better chance."

The 26-year-old Serena, 11 kilos heavier and more than 11cm taller, had too much brawn for Zheng who at least had the consolation of picking up U.S. dollars 375,000 for her work here which saw her knock out top seed Ana Ivanovic in the third round.

She'll also see her ranking shoot back up to around 40 in the world when the new standings are released on Monday.

"I thought I could have won the match when I had set point in the second set," added Zheng of another harsh lesson learnt.

"Probably I was thinking too much about it, then I didn't get the chance and I lost the point."

Next on the agenda for Zheng is the Beijing Olympics next month and she is desperate to carry forward her Wimbledon form onto home ground.

"I don't know if they will treat me like a hero or not. But I will use this experience to have better expectations at the Olympics and to have a better achievement."

Serena, who will meet sister Venus on Saturday in a third all-Williams Wimbledon final, was fulsome in her praise of the Chinese player.

"She pushed me and really played a great match," said Serena of an opponent she had comfortably defeated in the first round here four years ago.

(Source: China Daily/AFP)
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Lindsay Lohan birthday shopping at Cartier


Taking a break from the set of "Labor Pains", Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson went shopping for diamonds at Cartier in Beverly Hills on Wednesday (July 2). The "Mean Girls" starlet is celebrating her 22nd birthday!



(Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)
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Who has Hollywood's best breasts?


TOP RACK: Pop star Jessica Simpson has topped a poll naming Hollywood's best breasts. (Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)

BEIJING, July 3 -- Pop star Jessica Simpson has topped a magazine's poll that asked readers to name the stars with the best breasts in Hollywood.

Simpson, who is gearing up to release a country music album, topped In Touch magazine's poll naming the A-list celebrity with the best assets.

Simpson's father Joe said: "She's got double-Ds! You can't cover those suckers up."

Former Supermodel and America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks came second, while actress Scarlet Johansson was third.

Carmen Electra was fourth and, surprisingly, Lindsay Lohan was named fifth.

In Touch magazine's Best Breasts in Hollywood poll:

1. Jessica Simpson

2. Tyra Banks

3. Scarlett Johansson

4. Carmen Electra

5. Lindsay Lohan

6. Katherine Heigl

7. Audrina Patridge

8. Jennifer Aniston

9. Megan Fox

10. Beyonce Knowles

CLOSE CALL: Former supermodel Tyra Banks came second in the best breasts readers poll. (Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)


BUSTING OUT: Scarlett Johansson came third in the poll. (Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)


CLOSE TO THE TOP: Carmen Electra came fourth in the poll. (Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)


RUNNER-UP: Lindsay Lohan came fifth in the 'best breasts' poll. (Source: Chinadaily.com.cn)
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British man catches monster crab

British diver Paul Worsley shows off the giant crab he caught in Lyme Bay, off the Dorset coast. The crab weighed 63.82kilograms (141 pounds) and had a shell width of 30.48 centimeters (12 inches) while each of its claws was as big as a man's hand. (Source: CRIonline)

The crab weighed 63.82kilograms (17l pounds) and had a shell width of 30.48 centimeters (12 inches) while each of its claws was as big as a man's hand. (Source: CRIonline)


The crab weighed 63.82kilograms (141 pounds) and had a shell width of 30.48 centimeters (12 inches) while each of its claws was as big as a man's hand. (Source: CRIonline)
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Mysterious faceless figures spotted in UK


Two mysterious faceless figures have been spotted in some of the UK's most high-profile events this summer, like Wimbledon, Henley Regatta, the Harrods sale and Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball.


Close inspection shows that the masks have tiny perforations around the eye and nose area so the wearers are able to see and breathe(Source: chinanews.com.cn)


Two mysterious faceless figures have been spotted in some of the UK's most high-profile events this summer, like Wimbledon, Henley Regatta, the Harrods sale and Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball.

Close inspection shows that the masks have tiny perforations around the eye and nose area so the wearers are able to see and breathe.

So far, the real identity and purpose of these faceless people remains a mystery.



So far, the real identity and purpose of these faceless people remains a mystery.
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Olympic medals handed over to BOCOG


Jiang Xiaoyu (R), vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee of Olympic Games (BOCOG), shakes hands with BHP Billiton China President Clinton Dines in front of the Olympic medals at a handing over ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic medals held in Beijing July 3, 2008. The medals were officially handed over to BOCOG Thursday


Jiang Xiaoyu (L), vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee of Olympic Games (BOCOG), shakes hands with BHP Billiton China President Clinton Dines in front of the Olympic medals at a handing over ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic medals held in Beijing July 3, 2008. The medals were officially handed over to BOCOG Thursday.(Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)
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Sniffer dogs ready for Olympic Games


A policeman gets a sniffer dog to jump at a training base in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters from the country's 20 provinces will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August.(China Daily/Asianewsphoto)


Members of the police staff from China's 20 provinces walk their sniffer dogs at a training base in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August.


A policeman trains his police dog to sniff a pipe for explosives in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters from the country's 20 provinces be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August


Members of the police staff train their sniffer dogs to search for explosives around the stands at an Olympic venue in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters from the country's 20 provinces will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August.


Members of the police staff train their sniffer dogs to search for explosives around the stands at an Olympic venue in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters from the country's 20 provinces will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August.


Members of the police staff from China's 20 provinces stand with their dogs at a training base in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August


Sniffer dogs sit at their masters' feet, who are members of the police staff from China's 20 provinces, at a training base in Beijing, July 2, 2008. A total of 204 sniffer dogs and their masters will be responsible for security in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from August.(China Daily/Asianewsphoto)
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New Zealand's Olympic football squads named

WELLINGTON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand Olympic Committee announced on Thursday that it has named men and women who will be the first football players to represent New Zealand at an Olympic Games.

Both 18-player squads are will benefit from the availability of key players for the August 6-23 tournaments.

Barry Maister, New Zealand Olympic selector, was delighted to have the squads named and will look forward to honoring New Zealand's first Football Olympians.

"With the naming of two big squads today, the New Zealand Olympic Team to Beijing 2008 now stands at 163 athletes," he said, adding "with some squads as yet unnamed and qualification tournaments still to be contested, New Zealand is expecting its largest team Olympic Team ever."

After ending a 16-year absence from the world stage at the 2007FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Ferns (The women team) returnto China with their strongest squad in John Herdman's two-year tenure as head coach.

"It's exciting going into an Olympic Games knowing that all 18 players bring something different and that they can all make a significant impact to the team performance in their own unique way," said Herdman, the women team head coach.

With football beginning two days before the Olympic opening ceremony, the Football Ferns will be New Zealand's first Olympians in action when they meet Japan in Qinhuangdao on Aug. 6, and Herdman and his team were relishing the opportunity to kick start New Zealand's involvement.

"It's all special - the whole mantle of being an Olympian. We know what it means to New Zealanders to be at the Olympics, and to be the first team in the first event makes it even more special," Herdman said.

"To have the chance to get off to a good start by getting a win against Japan and maybe inspiring the rest of the Olympic team is extra motivation. We've taken some key steps over the past nine months towards consistently performing in a way that will lead to results against top teams," he added.

The Football Ferns finish pool play with matches against world number five Norway on Aug. 9 and world number one the United States on Aug. 12.

Stu Jaccobs, coach of the New Zealand men's football team, Oly-Whites (U-23 Men), said the inclusion of senior All Whites Chris Killen, Simon Elliot and Ryan Nelson could be the boost his side need to progress into quarterfinals.

Despite a tough group that feature Olympic hosts China, Gold Medal favorites Brazil and European dark horses Belgium, Jacobs indicated a growing confidence within his side.

"We don't know what we're up against but we have to back ourselves against China and Belgium. If we start well and get a result in that first match we can create excitement and momentum," he said.

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Actress Fan Bingbing's cute look


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.



Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently.


Actress Fan Bingbing poses for a fashion magzine recently. (Photo: CRIENGLISH.com/Sina.com)
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U.S. Olympic basketball team ready for Beijing


The entire 12 members of 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball and their head coach Mike Krzyzewski (1st L) unveil the Nike uniforms that they will wear in the Beijing Olympic Games, in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008


Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James (from left to right), members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball, unveil the Nike uniforms that they will wear during the Beijing Olympic Games in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008.


Jason Kidd, member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball, greets fans during a fan celebration at Rockefeller Center in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008.


Members of 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball pose during a fan celebration at Rockefeller Center in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008.


Members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball (back row) stand with fans during a fan celebration at Rockefeller Center in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008


Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball, player Kobe Bryant, and Charlie Denson, Nike Brand President, (from left to right), unveil the Nike uniform that USA basketball team will wear during the Beijing Olympic Games in New York, the United States, June 30, 2008


Members of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team joke around as they pose together in their official uniforms for photographs on the top deck of a tour boat near the Statue of Liberty, June 30, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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"Star Wars" to be remembered in Japan


People dressed as a Stormtrooper (front) and Darth Vader from the movie "Star Wars" stand in a convenience store during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008. "Star Wars Celebration Japan" will be held from July 19 to July 21 in Chiba to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the movie's release in Japan.


A person dressed as Darth Vader from the movie "Star Wars" stands in a convenience store during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" is seen wearing a traditional Japanese costume "Happi" as he attaches a poster to promote "Star Wars Celebration Japan" during its promotional event at a convenience store in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A clerk helps a person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" to wear a traditional Japanese costume "Happi", during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" at a convenience store in Tokyo July 1, 2008.


A person dressed as a Stormtrooper from the movie "Star Wars" wears a traditional Japanese costume "Happi," behind a snack stall during a promotional event for "Star Wars Celebration Japan" in Tokyo July 1, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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