The Beijing Paralympic Countdown signboard is unveiled on the 100 day countdown of the Beijing Paralympic Games. Photo Xinhua
A great deal of consideration was given to the barrier free Beijing 2008 Paralympics website when it was designed. The site enables persons with disabilities who use web browsing tools to easily navigate the site in both Chinese and English versions. Persons with visual impairments may read the sites aloud permitting users to adjust the text size.
The Beijing Paralympic website is the first ever of its kind to offer barrier free information service. Users can see exciting photos and video competitions of the Paralympic Games as part of the website enhanced multimedia content.
More here from China Daily.com
A Special Working Team has been formed to help parents of Students that were killed in the catastrophic May 12 Sichuan Earthquake.
A Mother holding the portrait of her 12 year old Son Feng Junwei, cries next to the ruins of the destroyed Fuxing Primary School in the town of Wufu of Mianzhu County.
At least 8,000 children were killed when their school buildings collapsed during the devastating earthquake.
More here from China.org
The Red Cross Society of China is urgently seeking money to help the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake rebuild their lives. No amount is too small and every dollar helps. Xiexie---Thank You !
After months of squabbling will Clinton to Congratulate Obama after spending some $136 Million to get to this point ?
"...There is no end of blame to be apportioned among the Democrats. The Clinton's behaved execrably but weak-willed party leaders showed neither the courage not the inclination o stop them...Senator Obama, he's been mired in a series of problems of his own--problems that have serious damage to the very idea that brought him to national prominence...that he was a new breed of political leader...The Democrats have done far more damage to themselves than the GOP could ever have inflicted..." Bob Herbert, NY Times, Op-Ed Columnist
Former NYC Mayor Democrat Ed Koch, said last month Obama is a flawed candidate "...Obama will lose in November. There are many people in the Democratic Party and its leadership that feel that way..."
Barry Obama's Pal Tony Rezko was convicted of 12 counts of Wire and Mail Fraud, 2 counts of money laundering and 2 counts of aiding and abetting bribery.
Obama said in a statement that "This isn't the Tony Rezko that I knew."
Senator Obama's relationships with Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, Michael Pfleger, William Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn of the Weather Underground, results in serious doubts about Obama's Judgment to Lead ?
Children affected by the catastrophic Sichuan Earthquake traveled to Shenzhen on Wednesday. A total of 84 Students and 5 Teachers traveled under the aid of a three month free studying project.
An aftershock measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Qingchuan County, Sichuan Province at 12:41 pm today Beijing Time.
Chinese Authorities continue to seek Tents in earthquake affected regions. As of Tuesday, 19,900 Temporary Homes had been constructed and another 12,800 were being assembled. The Sichuan Earthquake has claimed 69,122 lives as of yesterday, 17,991 remain missing. More here from Chinese Embassy, PRC in the USA
The Red Cross Society of China continues to urgently seek donations to help the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake. No amount is to small, every dollar will help to rebuild the lives of those in affected areas.
Thieves in Detroit stole an 8 foot tall Jesus statue, which appeared to look like copper that was made of plaster.
Rev. Barry Randolph, holds part of the hand from the statue which was stolen from the wall of the Church of the Messiah on Detroit's east side.
"Its so crazy, its been there for a long time and was a symbol of hope to a lot of people in the neighborhood," said Rev. Randolph.
Eight Olympic Panda's were welcomed at the Beijing Zoo today, the display featuring the Panda's was launched in a special ceremony.
Flown from Earthquake stricken Sichuan Province, the Panda's are expected to attract 6 million visitors during their stay.
The International Community must continue to use every diplomatic, economic and political tool to pressure Iran to halt its Nuclear program.
Monday evening Senator John McCain spoke before AIPAC and said, "the United States should impose financial sanctions on Iran and the United States should launch an international disinvestment campaign from companies doing business with Iran." More here from Arutz Sheva
Why does Senator's Obama and McCain have Investments tied to Iran? Senator McCain's wife controls a trust fund that lists $315,000 in mutual funds whose investments include companies operating in Iran. Senator Obama, who last year sponsored legislation to encourage States to redirect investments from Iran, has a fund that includes $100,000 in investments tied to Iran. More here from UPI
Iran has sponsored state supported terrorism against the United States, Israel and our Western Allies for decades. Iran is engaged in a proxy war against the United States in Iraq. The United States and our allies must further intensify economic and political sanctions against fascist Iran which is a threat to our national security and Israel.
The United States must do more to prevent Nuclear Armed Iran the United States should also lead an international effort to curtail Iran's ability to import refined petroleum products. Limiting Iran's ability to import gasoline would have an immediate and severe impact on Iran's economy and dramatically increase pressure on the fascist regime to change course.
Up to 30,000 people must move from Temporary Shelters in Qingcguan, Sichuan Province due to frequent secondary disasters in the mountainous area as a result of the catastrophic earthquake May 12, local authorities said today. More here from China View
Children are continuing to return to school in Beichuan County, Sichuan Province more than 200 children have been now relocated into a Temporary Kindergarten inside a tent. More here including photos from China Daily
The Red Cross Society of China continues to urgently seek donations to help Survivors of the catastrophic Sichuan Earthquake. No amount is too small, every dollar helps to rebuild the lives of those in affected areas.
Laugh and help money for Care For Children Earthquake Appeal on Sunday, 08 June, Eric Brouman will present a Family Friendly Magic Show at the Canadian International School of Beijing
For more information or to make a donation on line to help support the Sichuan Earthquake Survivors please visit Care For Children
China Earthquake Appeal no donation is too small, all money raised will help to rebuild the lives of those in affected areas.
An Iranian Womens Rights Activists was convicted for actions against national security through the spreading of propaganda and sentenced to one year in prison.
Amir Yaghoubi Ali, said that he was convicted for collecting signatures on petitions to support changing laws that deny Women Equal Rights in Iran. "Changing discriminatory laws will benefit Iranians and will create a fairer social environment," Ali said. "Our call for change is considered by the ruling Islamic establishment as crossing the red lines. Authorities don't want to allow any changes in laws in support of Women's rights, thats why they seek to supress such demands.
Parvin Ardalan, one of the signature campaign leaders said that along with Ali, about 50 Women's Rights Activists have been detained or summoned into Court over the campaign.
More here from Newsmax.com
Wal Mart wants you to try out their Free Classified Ads. Consumers are currently posting ads offering to sell pets, cars to homes including listings for many other items.
Walmart.com launched its service in May and says on it's website that they are reinventing classifieds.
More here from Newsmax.com
Roger Stone who writes at StoneZone.com says that "the Presidential contest between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is likely to be roiled in coming days by revelations that Michelle Obama made racist comments in a speech for which there is allegedly an indelible record..." More here from Newsmax.com
In February Michelle Obama said, "...for the first time in my Adult Life I am proud of my Country..."
During a speech in South Carolina campaigning for her husband, Michelle Obama said we are a country "...that is just downright mean...are guided by fear..."
Students at the Kangleli Primary School of Xuanwu District, Beijing donated Children's Books to Children in the Sichuan Earthquake Devastated areas.
Student's seen packing up their donated books, the children also donated money to send to Children affected by the disaster.
A Tent Kindergarten opened on Sunday in the City of Shifang flowers, colorful fish, beautiful clouds and a picture of the Sun helped to create a more pleasant learning environment for the children returning to school following the catastrophic earthquake May 12 Toys, pictures & books helped to make the temporary classrooms more like a regular Kindergarten.
You too may help to rebuild the lives of the Survivors of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake by making a donation in any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking money to aid in relief efforts in the affected areas.
As of today, China has been thankful to have received 41.74 Billion Yuan ($5.96 Billion USD) in cash and materials to help the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake.
More than 69,000 people were tragically killed as a result of the catastrophic Earthquake and now three weeks later, more than 18,000 remain missing, 45.55 million peoples lives have been affected and 15.15 million people have now been relocated. During the last 24 hours, 187 aftershocks have been detected. More here from China Daily
People dancing at the Qu Yuan Square in Hunan Province others are reciting a poem by Qu Yuan a great Chinese poet. Numerous events are being planned before the Dragon Boat Festival June 8
Qu Yuan lived in the state of Chu during the warring states period and drowned himself in the Miluo River in today's Hunan Province on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, hoping to alert the King to revitalize the Kingdom.
Tomorrow will be better Student's are busy preparing colorful strings a special decoration for the Chinese Traditional Dragon Boat Festival to pray for victims of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake. Over 2000 Student's at Fenghua Middle School in Harbin, made some 3,000 colorful strings. The school plans to send with letters bearing good wishes to the Survivors of the Earthquake hit areas.
Yang Jiayun blows bubbles in front of a tent in Sichuan Province where she has been relocated since the devastating May 12 Earthquake. Injured children from Mianyang City smile as they are enjoying a fun filled day at a Safari Park in Chongqing Muicipality, the children were accompanied by Nurses.
Liao Yu, an injured boy plays ball with volunteers in Beijing as he is now being treated at Beijing Geriatric Hospital, more than 10 children were transported there to recover from the Sichuan Earthquake.
More than 500 Students and Teachers of a middle school have been relocated to a mobile school as classes are resuming in Sichuan Province. The school is the first to resume normal classes since the magnitude 8.0 Earthquake.
Before the disaster , the county had more than 15,000 Students and 1,302 Teachers but tragically, 374 Students and 28 Teachers lives were cut short on May 12
Chinese Authorities have said that 69,019 people have perished as a result of the devastating Sichuan Earthquake, 373,573 people were injured and 18,627 remain missing. More here from China Daily
Nancy Sing-Bock, Principal of a NYC Public School read out a letter proudly, beside her stood 6 year old Ruishi Li, the author of the letter. Children raised $550.00 to help the littlest Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake. Empty my Piggy Bank for quake-hit children from China.org
You too can help the children whose lives have been affected by the Sichuan Earthquake and may make a donation of any amount via the China Soong Qing Ling Foundation which will ensure that all money will be promptly delivered to disaster areas. Every dollar counts, no matter how small.
Iranian Fascist President Ahmadinejad said today, "...You should know that the criminal terrorist Zionist regime which has 60 years of plundering, aggression and crimes in its file has reached the end of its work and will soon disappear off the geographical scene."
The International response to Ahmadinejad genocidal ranting and preparations to perpetrate another Holocaust, have been limited to applying economic pressure and the imposition of a few sanctions. More here by Stan Goodenough, Jerusalem Newswire.
Ahmadinejad spoke today at the 19th Anniversary of the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, promising that all Satanic powers would be eliminated through unity of Muslim's and vigilance of the Islamic Ummah. Muslim's seen standing on American & Israel Flags while holding a poster of the Iranian Fascist President.
The Guardian is reporting today that the United States is operating Prisoner Ships to detain those arrested during the War on Terrorism.
The U.S. Navy denies that there are any detention facilities aboard ships, that some Prisoners have been put aboard ships for a few days during what the Navy says is only the initial days of detention---similar to a Reception Station.
The United States has treated captured Islamic Jihadists much more humanely than they have treated American POW's. Let us never forget American Journalist Daniel Pearl who was kidnapped and beheaded by Islamic Terrorist Thugs.
Since September 11, the United States has not had any Terrorist Attacks on U.S. soil as the Bush Administration deserves credit for waging an effective prosecution on the war against Islamic Jihad, which is determined to kill Americans. U.S. Thwarts 19 Terrorist Attacks Since 9/11 James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. The Heritage Foundation
Pictured here, Children decorating their tent classrooms as two girls enjoy reading. Some of the children are getting back to school in temporary classrooms
Over 200 children from Sichuan have arrived in the northern city of Tianjin by train, they will enjoy their new lives at a middle school.
Students in Hanshan County in East China's Anhui Province give the new students encouragement as they enroll in new schools. More here from China Daily.com
The Red Cross Society of China is in urgent need of donations to help the Survivors of the Sichuan Earthquake, rebuild their lives.
The holier than others Rev. Jim Sutter who claims to have neutralized more terrorists by 9:00 am than most people do all day is registered as a Minister of Jesus The Way Christian Fellowship, Inc.
Conducting a cursory search of records with the Ohio Secretary of State the above religious organization created a second ministry calling itself Jesus the Way Prison Ministry located at 1822 28th Street, Lorain, Ohio which is delinquent in paying their taxes.
On the 29 May Chasing Evil made various allegations that can not be supported in fact. Specifically, the Rev. Jim Sutter alleged that I hired a William Otis of State Street, in Santa Barbara, CA. a convicted child molester.
According to the California Attorney General---Megan's Law web-site no such sex offender even exists in the State of California.
The allegations made by Rev. Jim Sutter are false and malicious.
I have previously written here and here that the Rev. Jim Sutter is egotistical and craves attention which is his top priority....some peoples lives are so fraught with nothingness that to occupy themselves and to make believe their own importance and self worth, they manufacture allegations that have no basis in facts.
Not only is Rev. Jim Sutter a phony Navy Seal that can not tell the truth but he is the Minister of a supposed religious fellowship that refuses to pay their taxes.
Xin Li aged 6 an Earthquake Survivor takes a piece of candy as hospital staff at Shanghai Children's Medical Center celebrate her birthday.
Rescuers airlifted two stranded miners that have been missing since the May 12 Sichuan Earthquake, the two were found on the 31 May suffering from injuries but had enough food and rice to survive.
A recent on-line survey by China Youth Daily and Sohu Education reveals that among the 4,309 people surveyed 88% believe that the Sichuan Earthquake changed their lives while 8.9% think there is no change.
Police Officer's in Portland, Oregon were waiting for an apology from the Obama Campaign for using their Police Memorial to place Porta Potties.
The presumptive Democratic Nominee Obama lost yet another Primary today in Puerto Rico by a landslide.
Those making plans to attend the Olympics in Beijing should bring their own shopping bags to the store as China has now banned free plastic bags in an effort to curb pollution. Shoppers are now encouraged to carry their own bags.
The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games offers a warm invitation that reflects the mission of the five Fuwa as young Ambassadors to Beijing 2008 in Chinese and English
Learning to handle chopsticks is easy with a little bit of practice in a tourist restaurant you may be able to obtain a fork if you still have trouble but in many restaurants frequented by local patrons they may not have them, so you may want to carry your own.
Beijing expects to receive tens of thousands of foreign tourists and China will welcome it's guests with a warm and friendly smile as the goal is to unite the world in kindness and hospitality.
Today is International Children's Day and this special day celebrated is marked by singing, dancing, flowers, gifts, including Hugs & Kisses from Parents.
Seen here Children from Beichuan County, Mainyang S.W. China Sichuan Province smile and hold books donated to these Earthquake Survivors. Li Routing, celebrating her 10th birthday with her classmates and teacher. Children posing for this picture with a victory gesture seeing their new home after being relocated following the devastating Sichuan Earthquake and one little girl lying on her Mother's knees is maybe the happiest of all children.
Chinese President Hu Jintao wished Earthquake Survivors a happy holiday ahead. Since International Children's Day fell today, the Chinese President visited with the Children on Saturday. Hu wished the Children a very special day and handed out gifts to them.
You too may help make a difference in the lives of Children affected by the devastating Sichuan 8.0 magnitude Earthquake by making a donation in any amount to the Red Cross Society of China which is urgently seeking money to help the Survivors of the May 12 disaster.
The Beijing Paralympic Countdown signboard is unveiled on the 100 day countdown of the Beijing Paralympic Games. Photo Xinhua
