The Sports Council for Wales has recognised the need for an Olympic standard range for air gun, air rifle, and small bore rifle shooting.

BBC: Youth airgun marksman

The European Union's transport commissioner, Loyola de Palacio, is determined not to cave in and restart the endless round of handouts that were poured into companies such as Air France, Iberia and Olympic Airways in the 1990s.

ECONOMIST: Subsidies for European airlines

One of the biggest undertakings would be a 17, 800-bed Olympic Village, designed in an "open-air museum" concept, which would "be fully financed and guaranteed by the City of Madrid" to ensure "minimum risk factor, " according to the city's application, submitted in February.

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With Americans glued to their TV sets watching U.S snowboarders snag Olympic medals, one might assume that ski stocks are catching some serious air.

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Russia's Natalia Paderina and Georgia's Nino Salukvadze hugged after winning Olympic silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the women's 10-meter air pistol competition.

CNN: Olympic shooters hug as their countries do battle

In London, a new air tram cable car spanning the Thames River opened this week, connecting visitors with Olympic venues and giving them spectacular views of the city.

ENGADGET: Inhabitat's Week in Green: energy-harvesting toilet, LED lightbulb overhaul and a floating, solar-powered resort home