LATEST MEDAL STANDINGS : BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES (UPDATED 3:36am Aug 17 PST!!!)

Phelps won his record 8th gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay. It was held on Sunday. The US team of Brendan Hansen, Aaron Peirsol, Jason Lezak and Michael Phelps won at the CUBE (National Aquatics Center). They timed in at 3:29.34 which also broke the world record by 1.34 seconds. The US Swimming team lead from the very beginning. Congratulations! ^_^

US Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Team

Phelps smiles with the American flag wearing his eighth gold
(Photo credit: Adam Pretty of Beijing 2008's website)

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LATEST MEDAL STANDINGS : BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES (UPDATED 12:11am Aug 16 PST!!!)

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Michael Phelps wins 7 Gold Medals in Beijing Olympics. Milo Cavic, the Serbian who grew up in Tustin almost stole this dream of a 7th Gold Medal from Phelps landing a Silver Medal in the said event. Cavic almost pulled it off. He'll swim in the 400 medley relay Sunday (Saturday night in Pacific). If he wins, that will give him eight gold medals for Beijing and 14 for his remarkable career.

Phelps rejoicing his 7th GOLD MEDAL

Cavic by the way is filing a protest because time stands at an Olympic record of 50.58. Cavic was second in 50.59 ^_^ and some even say Cavic won it as shown on TV.

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!