Beers for the younger generation
This fall, Asahi will start selling the Asahi Ginger Draft, a happoshu (low-malt beer) containing ginger extract. The 350ml can will sell for 160 yen. Not to be outdone, Kirin will also sell its Kirin Smooth, a lighter beverage with 4% alcohol. It will sell for 140 yen per 350ml can. The two new beers are aimed at the younger drinkers who tend to dislike the bitter taste of beer. (0)

Medals by GNP, population
In terms of population, the Bahamas won more medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics than any other country, and in terms of GDP, Ethiopia followed by Georgia, wins over the two powerhouses, China and USA. (0)

Why is the word "I" capitalized?
There’s no grammatical reason for doing so, yet we do. Too wimpy as a small letter perhaps? (0)

Phelps' miracle finish
Frame-by-frame sequence of photos of Phelps’ amazingly close finish in the 100m butterfly. The deciding factor seems to be Phelps’ decision to make a final half-stroke while Cavic glided to the finish. (0)

The Georgia-Russia conflict
While the world’s focus is on Beijing, a war is brewing raging in the Caucasus between Russia and Georgia over lost territories in which America might just be sucked in. Is this the start of World War III? (0)