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Bilguun says that with 2 golds and 2 silvers, the 2008 Olympics is Mongolia's most successful participation so far.

RML reports that, as in the rest of the world, the cost of petroleum products in Mongolia, which buys gasoline from from Russia, is rising steadily.

RML reports that the Asia Foundation in Mongolia has launched “Securing our Future,” a program to engage citizens in resource use decision making that affects their lives.

RML says that Mongolian men work hard, drink hard, live hard, but recently proposed Day of Fathers could be a good step to raise the prestige of being a father, a good husband, and a good provider.

AsianGypsy tells that families of the recent protests' detainees along with Mongolia's National Green Movement and Civil Front Movement members have organized a silent demonstration at central square of Mongolian capital, demanding the release of the detainees.

AsianGypsy reports that Mongolian bloggers are now getting organized in the Mongolian Bloggers Association, which is donating Tg 1 million (approx. USD 850) to the artists that lost most of their instruments and costumes during the fires.

Bilguun reports that 16 Democratic Party members stuck to their promise to boycott the new Parliament and submitted a written notice to the President.

Guido Verboom reflects on the popular protests during the parliamentary elections in Mongolia.