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I'm amazed at the reactions I've read about Internet access as it relates to journalists during the Olympics.

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Two Days in Beijing written on July 18 and 19

1. Embodied knowledge

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Over the past few weeks, everyone has commented on the seemingly paranoid response by the Chinese government to ensuring a safe Olympics.

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Thursday, Beijing announced a 17% rise in fuel costs for private cars (12 cents per liter), 18% increase for diesel, and 25% increase for jet fuel. There will also be an increase in electricity prices. Most people were expecting that the cheap gas (approx. $2.50/gallon) would last until after the Olympics.

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