LATEST MEDAL STANDINGS : BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES (UPDATED 7:21am Aug 14 PST!!!)

China continues to dominate the Medal Standings. This morning, their gymnastics team composed of young and fresh kids won over favored USA. The U.S. women's gymnastics team finished second to China in the overall competition. Alicia Sacramone stumbled on the balance beam, allowing China to pick up its first ever gold medal in the event.Romania settled for the Bronze.

Chinese Team wins gold!

Alicia Sacramone stumbled on the balance beam

Michael Phelps has claimed two more gold medals in the 200-meter and the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay. This is his 11th Gold Medal which is already a world record for most number of medals won in Olympic history. He is gunning for a record eight golds in a single Olympics.

Michael Phelps tries a record 8 Gold Medals in the Beijing Olympics

Filipino Rapper Francis Magalona diagnosed with Leukemia

Rap Musician-TV host-actor Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia. He is currently undergoing more tests according to Philipine Entertainment writers and local newspapers.

Kiko as often called in the industry is the  son of the popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, the 43-year-old father of eight children is appealing for sobriety as he prepares to fight the disease. “I don't want a media circus. I want privacy with my family,”

Francis' wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said her husband started exhibiting these symptoms in March 2008. “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas [it didn't manifest right away]. We don't want to use the word 'curable,' but the doctors say it's treatable.”

Francis Magalona is also asking for your help in blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital.He will issue a formal statement Thursday Aug. 14 on the noontime variety TV show “Eat Bulaga” where he is also a regular host.

He is also now into Francis M apparel and photography. He won several local awards for his work.

So if you can donate blood, please go to Medical City located along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City. Let them know you care!

LATEST MEDAL STANDINGS : BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES (UPDATED Aug 13 8am PST!!!)

We still have China on top with 17 Gold Medals. Michael Phelps wins again making him the only athlete that wins the most Golds in individual Olympic sports history!..

LATEST MEDAL STANDINGS : BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES

Its still the same!! ^_^ China is still on top on number of Gold Medals won.

Latest numbers shown on Beijing's official site! ^_^

UPDATED 7:30 AM PST AUGUST 12, 2008

This post will be updated every day! ^_^

Bush seems to be liking the action on the beach volleyball court.... I wonder why.... Hmm....








Well if I were in his place I'd pretty much like it too (O_o)" hyukhyuk! ^_^