danoshinsky
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# Episodes
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Episodes of danoshinsky
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The Opening Ceremonies at Tiananamen Square: An ...
As the clock struck 8:08:08 in Beijing on August 8, a crowd of thousands gathered at Tiananmen Square in the center of the city to celebrate the start of the Olympics. Here's an audio postcard from the heart of Beijing. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
01:33
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The Load Out: At the Centre Court After the Gold...
The match had ended two hours earlier. Rafael Nadal had won the gold medal in the men's tennis singles final; he'd long since left the building. From the stands, I had sat and watched as the volunteers at center court said their final goodbyes. Here's an audio postcard from Centre Court. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
02:32
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Who's Got Next? An Afternoon on the Playground: ...
The Olympics weren't just about who was competing. With a few billion dollars on the line, advertisers saw the Olympics in terms of who was wearing what. Nike and Adidas -- plus Chinese brands like Li Ning, Anta and Peak -- were big business during the 2008 Summer Games. Here's an audio postcard from some basketball courts in northwest Beijing, where all I saw was logos. Dan Oshinsky © special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
01:40
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Beware of Sign: An Audio Postcard From Beijing
The locals call it "Chinglish" a nonsensical mix of Mandarin and English. It's the preferred language on all signage in Beijing, which makes getting around pretty difficult for non-Mandarin speakers. Here's an audio postcard from Beijing. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
01:45
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Sport in Art: A Postcard From Beijing
Artwork from Olympic gold medalists like Ian Thorpe, along with non-Olympics like David Beckham and Gilbert Arenas, was on display at Adidas' temporary art museum in Beijing. Here's an audio postcard from the exhibit. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
03:21
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About a Drum: An Audio Postcard From Beijing
Musical instruments weren't allowed into Olympic events in Beijing, except in the case of a group of Nigerian soccer supporters, who managed to get dozens of drums and trumpets into a game against the United States. Here's an audio postcard from Beijing's Workers Stadium. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
01:20
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Lost in the Smog: An Audio Postcard From Beijing
It's July 2008, just a month before the Olympic Games are set to begin. But the smog is so strong in the city, visibility is often limited to a few blocks. Here's an audio postcard from Beijing. Dan Oshinsky © Special to The Rocky Mountain News
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Release date
Nov 10, 2008
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Runtime
01:24
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