Big beds to ducks, with love

A general view of the Olympic Village is seen on July 27, 2008 in Beijing, China. Located in the northwest corner of the Olympic Green, the Village lies adjacent to the National Stadium and National Aquatics Center.

Yao Ming will rest comfortably every night he's in Beijing - every single inch of him. Special extended 8-foot beds have been supplied China's 7-foot 5-inch basketball star and NBA players so their feet won't dangle off the ends.

Nothing but glowing praise has been heard for the new apartment complex in the Olympic Village that will house the world's best athletes over the next 16 days. "The facilities are excellent, probably the best Olympic venue and village that I've been at yet," said veteran U.S. archer Butch Johnson. He should know. The former gold medalist has lived in five different Olympic Villages.