I can\'t wait - it\'s the day before the Opening Ceremony and everyone is nervously anticipating the official launch. Today, the equestrian and shooting gallery competitions are occuring. Tomorrow will launch with thrilling competition and fanfare!

1. BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohitbhargava/2741194531/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mabrown/2740145869/

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5. http://flickr.com/photos/exoticat/2740212743/

6. http://en.beijing2008.cn/photo/sports/equestrian/n214502624.shtml Olympic Equestrian Venues are Ready for the Games

7. http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/shooting/n214511967.shtml Czech shooter and gold prospect Katerina Emmons prepares to leave after training

8. (Photo credit: Li Ga/Xinhua) Du Li trains at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall – 10m rifle air

9. http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/shooting/n214511695.shtml Zhao Yinghui trains at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall

10. (Photo credit: Chen Lu) Beijing Officials visit Olympic Volunteers at the Shooting Gallery

11. http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/archery/n214504800.shtml Republic of Korea archers train before competition on Saturday, Aug. 9

12. http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/football/n214513389.shtml Italy makes 3-0 win over Honduras Emil Martinez (L) of Honduras and Lorenzo De Silvestri of Italy compete for the ball

14. My daily coverage of the Beijing 2008 Olympics: http://slideshare.net/OlympicGirl http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawkey/53385297/