Made in China

Beijing 2008

Why is it that almost all stuffed toys are 'Made in China' yet the winners of medals at the Beijing Olympics receive flowers only and not the traditional accompanying stuffed toys? Where are the toy pandas I ask you?!

Sydney 2000

Torch-capades

OK. So there are Pro-Tibet and Human Rights protesters protesting during the Torch Relay for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. No surprise there. But what is worthy of noting is the choice of transportation for some of the crew escorting the torch through Paris - Rollerblades!!! I am sure they are functional but they look a little too 'fun'-ctional. It all seems very Cirque de Sin-eil...