Metro Beijing
Posted on May 24, 2012 00:10
Two people with a hearing disability became the first to be given hearing dogs in Beijing on Tuesday, reported the Beijing Daily yesterday.
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Posted on May 24, 2012 00:05
A Taoist temple is in a crisis of faith after a jade pendant became unaccounted for following a ritual to turn it into a charm. It is the first loss in decades of a blessed object in the temple, prompting the priests to rethink about where to place their trust.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 23:00
Fast food chains sprout under the walls of the Lama Temple
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Posted on May 23, 2012 20:15
While planning for this year’s Intro Electronic Music Festival, organizer and club owner Miao Wong discovered she had a small problem.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 20:10
Posted on May 23, 2012 19:25
New hair trend sees Beijingers embracing dreadlocks, afros and braids
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Posted on May 23, 2012 19:20
National Public Radio (NPR) in the US ran a story by Patti Neighmond called "Why a teen who talks back may have a bright future." In the article, Neighmond encouraged parents to view arguments from their teens as positive signs of growth.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 19:15
Leading telecommunications provider announces its 2012 1Q earnings results
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Posted on May 23, 2012 00:40
A judge at the Chaoyang district court found a bus driver guilty of killing two pedestrians in a road accident Tuesday, rejecting his defense that the victims were not using the pedestrian crosswalk while crossing the street, the Beijing Evening News reported.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 00:40
A cave-in killed a construction worker in Fengtai district, injuring a few others Tuesday morning, the Legal Mirror reported.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 00:35
City authorities have decided that no more than two flies will be allowed to reside in any one public toilet.
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Posted on May 23, 2012 00:35
Beijing's tap-water is equally good in quality citywide, and it has surpassed the updated national health standard five years before it comes into effect in July, said the Beijing Waterworks Group Tuesday, following online doubts that parts of the capital's water quality is sub-standard.
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Posted on May 22, 2012 22:55
According to statistics reported in Caijing in May by the iResearch Consultancy Company, the number of people regularly watching TV in Beijing has dropped from 70 percent to 30 percent over the last three years, largely due to increased competition from the internet, personal computers and smartphones.
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Posted on May 22, 2012 20:25
Tanzanian officials are determined to avoid the destruction of their traditions, in the face of overwhelming pressure from the globalization of culture. Rather than staying at home and worrying about what the world might bring to their doorstep, Tanzanian dancers are striding out onto the world stage in an effort to spread their culture while defending it at home.
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Posted on May 22, 2012 20:25
How do you imagine an auction? Do you see bidders raising their hands? Falling hammers? Black suits, white gloves and well preserved pieces of art? These are certainly the key elements of traditional auctions, but these days, even the most elite auctions are moving their operations online.
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Posted on May 22, 2012 19:35
As far as an outdoor clothes tester goes, most might want to stick to the desk job. Their occupation demands them to climb mountains and run in the rain for hours in order to get paid. Chen Jun is one of them.
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Posted on May 22, 2012 19:30
Have you ever noticed how in Beijing some people have the latest smartphones, while others still use an original Nokia?
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Posted on May 22, 2012 19:30
A stone laying ceremony for the BP International Education Park (IEP) was celebrated on May 9 in Yizhuang, Beijing. Over 300 attendees from the Beijing community, including government officials, media, YCIS parents and staff greatly enjoyed the event.
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Posted on May 21, 2012 23:50
A Beijing investor was told Monday the 20 million yuan ($3.16 million) credited to his account was a system mistake made by Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the money was removed, the Beijing Evening News reported.
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Posted on May 21, 2012 23:50
A Fengtai woman, surnamed Guo, involved in a lawsuit over a demolition, is under arrest for lying to police that her son was buried under debris, the Legal Mirror reported Monday.
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