The latest Olympic scandal: Chinese authorities block iTunes

First it was the lip-synching scandal, then child actors, and of course the digitally faked fireworks at the opening ceremony. Then it was the allegedly faked passports of the Chinese gymnasts at the Olympic games. But now, the Chinese government has definitely gone...

Breathing in Beijing may be hazardous to your health

OK, you’ve got your tickets to the opening ceremony, track, cycling and other Olympic events. Your airline tickets to Beijing are purchased and hotel reservations in order. You’ve read about the pollution in Beijing, so are you going to pack face masks? That’s a...

Off the beaten path in Beijing

So you managed to snag a ticket to the Olympics in Beijing, but you’re looking for other things to do. You can always go to where the tourists go, but there are those attractions that won’t be so crowded because they aren’t so well-known. Here are...