Beijing Olympics Comes to an End

What a spectacular end to the Beijing Summer Olympics. The great Zhang Yimou outdid himself in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Congratulations to all of the athletes worldwide who brought moments of peace through the games and their extraordinary achievements!

Oh, and the Closing Ceremonies actually included performances by Major Chinese-language Pop Stars--the ones who were sorely missing from the magnificent Opening Ceremonies!!!

Michael Phelps RULES!!!

The astonishing Michael Phelps just won another Gold and achieved another World Record at the Beijing Olympics. Way to go, man!

Beijing Olympics - Happy 888!

Today marks the start of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing China. I wish all the athletes, worldwide, the very best.

These 5 adorable characters represent the Fuwa who, according to the official Beijing Olympics website, "serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world."

Images from the Opening Ceremonies (from YouTube):