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Beijing puts the breaks on big 'wheels' and free-wheelin' before the Games

Last year when it opened its 2nd location here in Beijing, there was a good deal of excitement (at least in our circle of friends) about Kro's Nest. And I'm quite sure the proprietor of said pizza joint (which, by... ...full story at Zhongnanhai

from Zhongnanhai on Fri, Feb 29 2008

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24 Aug 08 visit IOC chief: Beijing Olympic Games "truly exceptional Games"  »  People's Daily &$ &$International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge delivers a speech at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, on Aug. 24, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)&$&$ The Beijing...

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