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Hongqiao Pearl Market Promotion

Hongqiao Pearl Market promotion

Olympic Games fans and anyone else who enjoys shopping should not miss out on the opportunity to visit the world’s largest pearl market. Hongqiao Pearl Market is holding a three month promotion with cultural activities in this freshly renovated market place.

Visitors can buy pearls, gems and precious stones from this popular market that has been host to approximately 6000 world leaders, celebrities and other dignitaries in recent times.

Many people visiting Beijing ensure they visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, the National Stadium in Olympic Park, eat Beijing Duck and shop at Xiushui Market and Hongqiao Market. Be sure not to miss out on the opportunities offered at this popular market where you can buy almost anything from pearls and gems to electronics, clothing and souvenirs.

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Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Lilly Robbins

Lilly Robbins capped off a girls’ cheerleading camp with an appearance there where she signed autographs and took photos with all of the girls. This 19 year old cheerleader is originally from St. Joseph, MI, but has been in Miami for a number of years…

International sports film festival kicks off in Beijing

Zhang Haitao, Cai Fuchao launch the 4th Beijing International Sports Film Festival.Photo Gallery(BEI…

Beijing Subway Security

As the opening of the Olympic Games comes closer the security associated with such an event tightens. Beijing subway users can expect police, machine and dog checks between 29th June and 20th September.

Police and security personnel in Beijing are interested in people carrying explosives, inflammables, poisons, radioactive materials, guns, ammunition and knives.

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Jaymie Rae Hunt Wants To Be A Cowboy Cheerleader

19 year old, Jaymie Rae Hunt, from El Paso, Texas is attempting to make the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and has made the final 45. Though she did not win Miss Teen USA in 2006 she did win the Creative Advertising Award.Her MySpace PageHer FaceBook Page

Australian Softball Player Natalie Ward

Natalie Ward is a shortstop for the women’s Australian Olympic softball team. According to Wikipedia, she won the bronze medal in 1996 and 2000 and the gold in 2004.Olympics ProfileAustralian Institute of Sport Bio

Caroline Wozniacki Defeated By Jelena Jankovic at Wimbledon

Jelena Jankovic defeated Caroline Wozniacki at Wimbledon today. Wozniacki is an up and coming tennis player from Denmark, born on July 11, 1990 according to Wikipedia. Yahoo Sports BioWimbledon Bio

Paula Creamer At The US Open

Paula Creamer has been paired up with Annika Sorenstam and Suzann Petersen at this year’s US Open.Wikipedia - Paula CreamerAskMen ProfileLPGA Profile

Heather Mitts Makes the Olympic Roster!

Heather Mitts has made the Olympic roster to play in Beijing this year.From ESPN:Heather Mitts: After a drawn-out ACL rehabilitation, Mitts is nearly back to her old form. Though she says her speed isn’t 100 percent just yet, she’s feeling healthy and …

Were The Cowboy Cheerleaders At Your Circuit City?

The Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders were at the grand opening of the Circuit City in Harlingen, TX today. Here’s a quote from the article:The store is in remodeled space formerly occupied by Office Max, which closed about six years ago.Today’s “soft openi…