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BEIJING - None of the controversy surrounding China and its hosting of the Olympics could penetrate the walls of the gargantuan steel National Stadium, where Chinese celebration and pride accentuated a visually stunning ceremony to open the 29th Summer ...Video: Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Olympics AssociatedPressAn Olympics of hope for earthquake victims Yahoo! SportsFinancial Times - New York Times - Los Angeles Times - Hollywood Reporter