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 RORSTRAND STOCKHOLM OLYMPIC GAMES STADIUM 1912 PLATE BLUE AND WHITE  US $12.00
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Beijing Cleans Up for the Olympics
The eyes of the world are preparing to focus on Beijing, China for the 2008 Summer Olympics. As a result, the capital city is sprucing itself up for its visitors. In hosting the 29th Olympiad, this is a turning point for the host city as China ushers in a new era of prosperity. The city went through a huge face lift and some of the basic comforts that westerners take for granted were implemented.
Clean Air
One of the main criticism when Beijing was selected as the 2008 host city was the chronic pollution it suffers from factories and vehicles. It is a huge concern for the athletes to compete at their optimum best while in a blanket of suffocating smog. There are contingency plans for outdoor sporting events requiring high endurance if the air doesn't clear up as a precaution for the health of the athletes. Listening to the concerns, Beijing is taking drastic measures to clean up its act before the athletes descend on the city. Factories as far away as 100 kilometres from the city have closed for the Olympic Games. Moreover, traffic and pollution derived from 3.3 million vehicles has been reduced in half as drivers are only allowed to take their vehicles out on alternating days, depending on the last digit of their license plates being odd or even. The vehicular traffic from other cities entering Beijing has also been restricted.
It remains to be seen if these measures to clean up the air will be effective for Beijing. A lot also depends on the weather if the stagnant air will be trapped over the city or if a cold front will push the grey polluted skies away. In any event, Beijing has been pulling out all the stops and fully utilizing its 20 billion dollar anti-pollution budget to combat the issue.
Clean Washrooms
Beijing also took huge steps in improving its image of a modern city by cleaning up the public washrooms. Prior to awarding the Olympic Games to Beijing, the state of the public toilets in the city amounted to little more than filthy squat toilets. But 57 million dollars and 5,333 toilets later, the program to upgrade the washrooms has been successful in improving the washrooms to more sanitary acceptable standards.
In the modernization of Beijing to host an Olympic Games, the city has greatly benefited from its long overdue clean-up. Moreover, the city will also inherit world class infrastructure of buildings and sports facilities for the enjoyment of its citizens for the years to come.
About the Author
Mariam Ma is a freelance writer for Olympic Blvd. Get your Beijing Olympic FUWA doll mascots here and other Beijing Olympic FUWA souvenirs.
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Olympic set, Black Plates, 7' Chrome Bar $348.95 Olympic set, Black Plates, 7' Chrome Bar |
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Pro Olympic Plate (gray) $5.04 Pro Olympic Plates at Power Systems, Inc. |
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Olympic Adapter - Chrome $49 The chrome plated Olympic Adapter is made for your Universal or Ultimate Burn Machine to accommodate your olympic plates. Includes two olympic adapters and 2 durable spring clips. (Olympic plates and Burn Machines sold separately) |
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Olympic $10 Olympic |
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Hampton Olympic Grip Cast Iron Weight Plates $4.04 Hampton's new HOG (Hampton Olympic Grip) plates have an advanced design that makes them more attractive and functional than ever. Generous cast iron grips make them easy to pick up off the floor or rack, and the recessed design all but eliminates the risk of pinched fingers when stacking. |
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Hampton Olympic Grip Rubber Weight Plates $10.04 Hampton's new HOG (Hampton Olympic Grip) plates have an advanced design that makes them more attractive and functional than ever. Generous rubber grips make them easy to pick up off the floor or rack, and the recessed design all but eliminates the risk of pinched fingers when stacking. |
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400 lbs. Olympic Weight Set $685.33 Set includes: Four 45 lbs. Olympic plates Two 35 lbs. Olympic plates Two 25 lbs. Olympic plates Four 10 lbs. Olympic plates Two 5 lbs. Olympic plates Two 2.5 lbs. Olympic plates One black oxide bar with 700 lbs. capacity and thick 30 mm grip diameter One pair of spring collarsPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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500 lbs. Olympic Weight Set $819.95 Set includes: Six 45 lbs. Olympic plates Two 35 lbs. Olympic plates Two 25 lbs. Olympic plates Four 10 lbs. Olympic plates Four 5 lbs. Olympic plates Two 2.5 lbs. Olympic plates One black oxide bar with 700 lbs. capacity and thick 30 mm grip diameter One pair of spring collarsPlease Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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Triangle Olympic Plate Holder $104.31 The triangle Olympic plate holder fits all sizes of Olympic plates. It includes end caps and rubber feet to protect the plates from sharp abrasions.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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300lb. Olympic set, 3 hole grip VTX gray plates, 7' chrome bar & spring collars $376.95 300lb. Olympic set, 3 hole grip VTX gray plates, 7' chrome bar & spring collars |
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25 lb. Olympic Grip Plate $36.95 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.GET OLYMPIC GRIP PLATES FOR THE PRICE OF STANDARD GRIP PLATES! GREAT VALUE! All plates have a durable, grey hammertone, acrylic finish. |
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10 lb. Olympic Grip Plate $14.8 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.GET OLYMPIC GRIP PLATES FOR THE PRICE OF STANDARD GRIP PLATES! GREAT VALUE! All plates have a durable, grey hammertone, acrylic finish. |
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100 lb. Olympic Grip Plate $131.29 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.GET OLYMPIC GRIP PLATES FOR THE PRICE OF STANDARD GRIP PLATES! GREAT VALUE! All plates have a durable, grey hammertone, acrylic finish. |
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Cap OSG300#2 Olympic Barbell Set 300 lb. $479.12 Ironcompany Olympic Barbell Set All plates are machined for accuracy and made with the strongest cast iron available. Raised letters and numbers for reading ease. Gray plates and Chrome 7 Olympic Bar. This Set Includes:. (2) 2.5 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (4) 5 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (2) 10 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (2) 25 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (2) 35 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (2) 45 lb. OPG2 Gray Olympic Plates. (1) 7 Chrome Olympic Bar (OB85). 1 Pair of Spring Collars (OC06A). |
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10 lb. Olympic Plate $20.75 Precision cast, wide flange Olympic plates. Machine drilled holes. Black stain enamel. Sold individually.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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35 lbs. Olympic Plate $66.98 Precision cast, wide flange Olympic plates. Machine drilled holes. Black stain enamel. Sold individually.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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2BH0071BM BH-7 Olympic Bar and Plate $178.99 The BH-7 Valor Fitness Olympic Plate and Bar Rack provides a place to store your plates and bars while not in use Six steel chrome posts hold up to 900 lbs of weight and two bar posts support either your Olympic curl bar or Olympic 739 bar Wide solid... |
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Olympic Plate Tree - Black $262.74 Olympic Plate Tree - BlackFeatures •Stores Olympic Plates from 2 1/2LB up to 45LB•York 2; Olympic Bar storage for 2 bars•Products featured on rack sold separately Specifications •Depth 23; •Width: 22;•Height: 42 1/2 Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description. |
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Olympic Plate and Bar Holder $192.86 This bar and plate holder fits all sizes of Olympic plates and lifting bars. It includes end caps to protect plates from abrasions and rubber around the opening of the bar holder to protect the bar from scratches.Please Note: This item CANNOT ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO Addresses. It CAN ONLY ship to a Street Address. |
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Apex Olympic PlateTree $146.9 Keep all your Olympic plates neatly stored for convenience and help optimize your workout. This tree features a heavy-duty frame to keep your weights safely out of the way until you need them.Olympic plate tree2 inch x 2 inch heavy-duty steel tube frameDurable powdercoated finishEasy access weight removal and replacement designOrganizes weight plates for efficient useAccommodates all 2-inch Olympic platesDimensions: 45 inches tall x 26.7 inches wide x 26 inches deep |
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Troy Barbell TOPT Troy Olympic Plate Tree $123.46 Holds all Olympic plates. Seven 8.25 plate pegs. 1 year warranty |
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Troy Barbell TOZC12 Olympic EZOn 2 Inch Spring Collar Pair $22.53 Olympic Spring Collar. Commercial quality. Chrome EZon collars. Securely holds Olympic plates on all 2 bars. Easy to use. Sold in pairs. |
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Olympic Weight Plate Tree with Bar Holders $422.04 Olympic Weight Plate Tree with Bar Holders 843OPT-BHolds 850 lbs of Olympic PlatesAll welded steel frameBuilt-in 2 bar holder for Olympic barsProtective sleeve-over-plate post allows plates to slide off & on with easeSize: 43" H x 24" W x 23" DPlates and bars sold separately |
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USA Sports GOSR USA Sports Economy Olympic Plate Tree $44.92 Holds most Olympic plates. Compact ideal for home use. Small space requirement. 90 day limited warranty |
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GOWT Olympic Plate Tree & Bar $109 Keep your workout area safe clean and organized with this Olympic Weight Tree Bar Rack from Body-Solid Six 2 x 8 weight plate storage posts keep plates safely suspended off the floor for easy storage and removal and can hold up to 1000 lbs of weight... |
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Olympic Weight Plate Tree with Bar Holders from TKO Sports $300 Holds 850 lb. of Olympic weight platesAll welded steel frameBuilt-in 2 bar holder for Olympic barsProtective sleeve-over-plate post allows plates to slide off & on with easeSize: 43" H x 24" W x 23" D Plates and bars sold separately |