http://ahboon.net Funny, Weird and Interesting news around the world Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:52:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While Beijing prepares for the 2008 Olympic Games, a few hundred kilometers away in Qingdao, guests at Sun Asia Ocean World can witness the Underwater Olympic Games! Qingdao Underwater World is a sprawling complex with a myriad of animal species on display. Among the four underground levels you’ll find an ... http://ahboon.net/2008/07/05/underwater-olympic-games-in-qingdao-china/ Beijing opens the doors this week to its latest Olympic creation, a massive glass and steel airport terminal with a graceful sloping roof that will welcome visitors to the Summer Games. Fronted by pillars of deep imperial red, Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport boasts skylights that give it a ... http://ahboon.net/2008/06/25/beijing-capital-international-airport-gateway-to-olympics/ The likes of Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and Jessica Simpson are fans of Aussie swimwear label Flamingo Sands, which was established in 2004. The sexy designs of Nicky Rowsell and Jane Hages are stocked in UK hot spots Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. This year marks their first stand-alone show for ... http://ahboon.net/2008/06/11/flamingo-sands-swimwear-summer-0809-collection/ A superhero (also known as a super hero) is a fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest." Since the debut of the prototypal superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas — have ... http://ahboon.net/2008/06/08/superheros-in-their-retirement-age/ HEALTH authorities in Brazil are renowned for their strong anti-smoking campaign stand with Shocking images showing the dangers of cigarette smoking, including a fetus lying in an ashtray, have emerged in the latest anti-smoking campaign. The Health Minister in Brazil, José Gomes Temporão launched a new anti-smoking campaign on May 28th. ... http://ahboon.net/2008/06/04/the-scariest-anti-smoking-campaign-in-brasil/ EXTRAORDINARY photographs claiming to show a wedding in progress during the Chinese earthquake in Sichuan province have emerged as more survivor miracle stories are revealed. Instead of poring over an album of cherished memories, this bride and groom have a collection of chilling reminders of how lucky they are to be ... http://ahboon.net/2008/05/27/the-most-memorable-wedding-wed-in-a-quake/ This is my friend's friend, Steve, saying bye to his brother, who’s off to Iraq. And this is the same friend months later, at his brother's funeral. Saying bye for the last time. Apparently this is not my friend, but I've got it from the internet, yet it's so powerful. They are ... http://ahboon.net/2008/05/19/saying-goodbye-to-a-brother-who-off-to-iraq/ The Chinese edition of FHM (For Him Magazine) is celebrating its forth anniversary, and shows their support for the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympics in a stunning photoshoot. The May'08 issue of the magazine covered a 32-pages Olympic theme special and outsize pullout poster, titled 'Journey of The Olympic Flame'. The magazine ... http://ahboon.net/2008/05/18/journey-of-the-olympic-flame-fhm-china/ This book's contents might make you a bit uncomfortable, but as its often-hilarious testimonials from first-time parents show, expectant parents frequently feel really stupid. Expectant parents are often overwhelmed-and befuddled-when they hear news of baby’s impending arrival. Unlike many pregnancy books, this one has plenty of helpful information for the mother's ... http://ahboon.net/2008/05/15/the-most-disturbing-pregnancy-tips/ After the [Beijing 2008 Olympics Wallpaper and Screensaver], I received this from my friend. It seems that freedom of speech in China has been improved over years, at least many china citizens were interviewed from the street as we've seen on the tv. But what was the actual fact behind ... http://ahboon.net/2008/05/12/free-speech-in-china/