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A Quick Glimpse of Team USA's Training Facility, WNBA Stars Included

FanHouse blogger Enrico Campitelli Jr. is on the scene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.The U.S. Olympic Team is the only country other than the host nation with their very own training facilities located in Beijing. They've contracted out a relationship with Beijing Normal University to set up the kind of training center...

Beer Is Really, Really Cheap at the Bird's Nest

FanHouse blogger Enrico Campitelli Jr. is on the scene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.There's certainly no two drink limit per person at the Bird's Nest in Beijing as there are at every single venue in America. One friend of mine actually purchased eight beers at one time and had the friendly concession workers put them...

The Water Cube Is Amazing, Swimming Prelims Not So Much

FanHouse blogger Enrico Campitelli Jr. is on the scene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.As I'm sure you can see on NBC back home in the states, the Water Cube and Bird's Nest are two breathtaking buildings. When we entered the Water Cube on Thursday evening here in Beijing, the sun was still out and the full effect of the...

Olympic Mascots Are Typically Annoying Unless They're Falling On Their Faces

FanHouse blogger Enrico Campitelli Jr. is on the scene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.For those of you who read my personal website, The700Level.com, you'd know that I'm a bit of a Phillie Phanatic apologist. I love the furry green fella even when many sporting enthusiasts believe there is no place for mascots in serious...

Challenging Tickets Can Be Found in Beijing if You Try Really Hard

FanHouse blogger Enrico Campitelli Jr. is on the scene in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics.As of today, I've been in China for a week and have only seen one event in person: China vs. Spain basketball. That's about to change as I've got an action packed line up of events over the next two weeks ranging from random small...