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Child virus outbreak reaches Beijing (MND/BlogWonks: Your Alternate Daily)

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:50:41 GMT

Over 40 children have died in an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in China, and the country's capital of Beijing reported its first death due to the disease on Wednesday. According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing Health Bureau spokeswoman Deng Xiaohong said that the 13-month-old boy died Sunday while en route to [...]

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World Briefing | Asia: China: Virus Kills 2 Children in Beijing (New York Times)

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:02 GMT

In the first reported deaths in the capital, two children have died of an intestinal virus that has killed 42 children and infected almost 25,000 others.

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China's Hainan Airlines Announces Introductory Business Class Fare for Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Beijing (Business Wire)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

SEATTLE--()--Hainan Airlines, Chinas largest non-government-owned carrier (airline code: HU), today announced an introductory business-class fare for travel on its new nonstop route from Seattle to Beijing. The non-refundable, non-transferable round-trip fare is US$2,260, including fuel and security surcharges but not including up to $250 for government taxes and fees and the September 11th...

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Beijing 2008 Olypics - Quezon City, Luzon, Philippines (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:07:16 GMT

Beijing Olympics 2008

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Beijing's balancing act with the press (Variety.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:43:24 GMT

Sports News: Gov't grudgingly allows freedom to o'seas media -- The iconic portrait of Mao Zedong that still stares out over Tiananmen Square at the heart of Beijing is looking out over a very different city these days as the countdown to the Summer Olympic Games continues.

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U.S. Women's National Team to Face Brazil Twice in Send-Off Matches to the 2008 Beijing Olympics (U.S. Soccer )

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:46 GMT

... for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, a competition that also qualified the winner to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The loss forced Brazil into a playoff for the final Olympic berth, but the Canarinhas cruised past Ghana by a 5-1 score on April 19 in Beijing to earn the 12th and final spot in the Olympic tournament. “I’m excited to play Brazil because we have such a different style now...

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'China's Great Train' superbly chronicles Beijing's cultural assault on Tibet (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Abrahm Lustgarten examines the onrushing transformation of Tibet in his compelling new book, "China's Great Train." He discusses it Friday evening in the Seattle area.

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US men gymanstics draws early shift in Beijing (SI.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:15:09 GMT

TIANJIAN, China (AP) -- The U.S. men's gymnastics team should pack alarm clocks for the Beijing Olympics.The guys are going to need them.The Americans got the first qualifying session when the Olympic draw was done Thursday at the World Cup event here. That session begins at noon local time on Aug. 9, meaning the U.S. men will need to be up several hours earlier to have time to get ready and...

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Postcard: Beijing street food (Wino sapien)

noreply@blogger.com (Edward) — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:00 GMT

For those phobic of these eight legged creatures, New Zealand is the place to be. It's thought Scorpions originated at one point (in the Northern Hemisphere) and spread throughout the world (like Humans out of Africa), though they were too slow to reach Aotearoa. I wonder why anyone would willingly eat one. . . Image credit: Thanks again to by dear sister for the photo. http://feeds.feedburner.com/WinoSapien...

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Nike Blazer SB Premium SB Michael Lau Beijing 20008 BMX (kix-files.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:30:37 GMT

Here are some photos of the NIKE BLAZER SB PREMIUM SB MICHAEL LAU BEIJING 20008 BMX, this set is designed by Michael Lau for China BMX Team. According Michael, the BMX rider is inspired by him, and the design of the box are inspired by the field of the BMX Matches. Check out more photos now.

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Beijing, China - Beijing, Beijing, China (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:39:12 GMT

From Paris to Beijing - 15,000 km's

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Lost in Beijing (DVD Talk)

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:52 GMT

Rent It THE MOVIE: After recently seeing Li Yu's 2005 film Dam Street , I was eager to see her third and most recent effort, Lost in Beijing . Now that I have, I have mixed feelings about it. A case of my expectations being too high, or of the film falling short? Set in contemporary China, Lost in Beijing follows two couples whose lives become hopelessly intertwined following a drunken...

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Call to cancel Olympics after earthquake :: Beijing Olympics Blog (Chinalyst - China blogs in English)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:54:00 GMT

A Chinese group based in Washington is calling for the Olympic Games to be cancelled after Monday's devastating earthquake. There is going to be very little to stop the Olympics in Beijing. China has put so much investment already in staging the Olympics, it is just not going to happen. I can imagine having a tribute during the opening ceremony, but I can't see any benefit in not going ahead...

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Beijing: Tasting time :: Beijing Boyce (Chinalyst - China blogs in English)

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:35:00 GMT

Upcoming Beijing wine-related events Thursday, May 15, 7:30 PM, Bookworm, RMB180 Australian wine tasting, 6 wines from 3 regions, by The Wine Republic; RSVP at 5869-7050 / events@thewinerepublic.com. (Note: RMB100 of each fee will go to the Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Sichuan.) Friday, May 16, 7-8:30 PM, Bento & Berries (Kerry Centre Hotel), [...]

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XFL (TSE:9399) Expands China News Services for MSN Money Japan in Time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics (PR News Wire )

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:46:00 GMT

... ) to fulfill Japanese investors' keen interest in China intensified by the momentum heading to the Beijing Olympics this summer. Focusing on China's stock market and renminbi ("RMB") movement, the new, intensive financial information service, Beijing 2008 Feature Section, is available for six months from April 15 through October 14, 2008. The section is further strengthened lately...

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End of China Study Tour - Beijing, Beijing, China (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:06 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Beijing, Beijing, China this is the EEEEENNNNDDDD OMG it all happened soooo fast, seems like three days, but full of experience, hanging out, laughing, teasing Justin. It's great - I made some new friends - got to know people from Uni in a different light ... argh well, I felt much better after a day of recovery - I was back on track - and went to the...

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SICK!! - Beijing, China (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:47:07 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Beijing, China I am SICK and IT SUCKS - lol yea well I didn't go to the WALL but I've been there 2 years ago and everyone said that it was really crowded anyway -yea going to the wall on a national holiday probably isn't the best idea - anyway I'm in bed taking medications, eating honey and lemon - I knew I would get sick - probably because of my low alcohol...

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Beijing Olympics Thought 3 of 88: Living the lowlife on Lotus Lane :: Beijing Boyce (Chinalyst - China blogs in English)

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:39:00 GMT

Eight is a lucky number in China, so for each of the 88 days until the 2008 Olympics, I will strip-mine my brain to unearth a thought related to Beijing and The Games. That's one thought per brain cell. It's called teamwork, people! Thought 3 of 88 Getting hounded by a dozen or more “lady bar, lady [...]

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SPORTS - Swiss athletics team eyes Beijing 2008 games (GenevaLunch)

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:27:00 GMT

Chur, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Five to eight athletes could be the total number on the track and field team representing the Swiss confederation at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. According to the president of the Swiss Athletic Federation , Peter Haas, the number of athletes might seem high, but it is realistic. Swiss media, including the Tribune de Geneve , are less optimistic, saying that Viktor...

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Earthquake Gives Beijing Olympic Size Splitting Headache (PanAsianBiz)

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:04:13 GMT

The massive earthquake in western China is giving Beijing an Olympic sized splitting headache. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake could not be hidden from the world. In 1976, 240,000 people were killed in the Tangshan earthquake. Did you know that? China, Beijing, the government, take your pick, may well realize that the Internet age is upon them and that the government must respond publicly,...

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