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Beijing Olympics Get High Marks for Organization But Score Low on Festive Atmosphere

Wang Youbao came to Beijing's Olympic Green with hopes of seeing the incandescent Water Cube and wiry Bird's Nest up close. Unable to afford a ticket, Wang knew he couldn't enter the venues. But he believed he could at least wander around and feel the Olympic spirit for himself. "I have a day off, so I thought I'd come and take a look at the stadiums," said Wang, who originally hails from southwestern Sichuan province. But what Wang didn't realize was that tickets are required not only for... Full Story
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