BEIJING (Reuters) - China is preparing an arsenal of rockets and aircraft to protect the Olympics opening ceremony from rain, hoping to disperse clouds before they can drench dignitaries at the roofless “bird’s nest” stadium.

Officials believe there is a 47 percent probability of rain during the August 8 opening ceremony and a 6 percent chance […]

Climate And Attire
All major shopping malls and theaters, and most good restaurants, are air-conditioned. Hotels over $15 per day are, too. Most Filipinos do not have air-conditioning in their homes, using fans instead. Foreigners tend to have one or more rooms air-conditioned. Electricity is expensive, so central air-conditioning for the home is not practical, instead […]