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Preparing for the Olympics 2008 in Beijing

Aug 7th, 2008
by Tina.
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Olympics is a huge feat, not only for the athletes, but also for the country hosting the events. These were some of the preparations that were needed to host the Olympics in Beijing:

  1. Figuring out distribution of venues

    Olympics would not exist without a location to host. With over 302 events, many specialized facilities are needed. These are some of the buildings that were developed/renovated specifically for the Olympics.

    • Beijing National Stadium

      The construction of the National Stadium, also known as the “Bird’s Nest” began in December of 2008. It is located in the Olympic Green and occupies 21.4 hectares. The National Stadium will serve as the main venue of of the Olympics 2008, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the Athletics and Football events.

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5 ways to have a smooth transition when moving

Jul 17th, 2008
by Tina.
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Moving can be a huge stressor in a person’s life. I have had 5 experiences (office, house, dorms) moving and I remember my first move into the college dorm to be the most stressful. Through my experiences as well as the experiences of others, moving became familiar and less of an agonizing experience. Here are the top 5 ways to reduce stress when moving:

  1. Find people to help with the move.

    Delegating tasks to appropriate people can be of great help when moving. For example, if you are moving homes, it can save time to have movers do all of the physical work. You might also enlist the help of a friend good at electronics to hook up computers, phones, etc.

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5 ways to get the maximum benefits from gift cards

Jan 29th, 2008
by Tina.
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Do you still have gift cards from Christmas or maybe Christmas 2006? I was in for a rude awakening when I was organizing my room and found gift cards from Christmas 2006. Similarly, my boyfriend made the same discovery! So I decided to read other bloggers great tips and incorporated a strategy of my own to use gift cards more wisely.

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