Ladies and gentlemen, meet the

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Beijing Workers' Civilisation Cheerleading Squad. These fun-loving folks have been mobilized by the Chinese government to cheer and spread a positive image of China during the Olympics; training includes swearing oaths and practicing cheers. The Chinese government formed the Cheerleading Squad because of worries that the crowds in Beijing might "embarrass" their home country. While lecturing on volleyball cheering protocol, one official told candidates, "You can also applaud and congratulate the players, but we don't want to overdo it." It's like Bring It On: Cultural Revolution Edition. [Reuters]