Mr Ai says officials dismissed suggestions that Beijing airport's new terminal, designed by Sir Norman Foster and opened for the games, should be adorned with modern art.

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These tend to be well-adorned with indigenous decorations and the owners warmly greet guests.

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Higher up on the plateau, Arctic buntings, ptarmigan and golden eagles can be glimpsed, while the mountain scrub is adorned with rare plants such as globeflower and roseroot.

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Up to 30 guests can be seated at the room's dozen tables, each adorned with crystal glasses that circle the reproduction absinthe water fountain at the centre.

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Should he decide to leave his home in Madrid to take in one of the world's greatest fixtures, there is no doubt he would be welcomed back with open arms in the city he once adorned.

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Within the exploding DIY community, Zooey Deschanel-inspired tuxedos or Lisa Frank-inspired leopard prints can be achieved on natural nails, and are just as popular as elaborately painted acrylics or tips adorned with Swarovski crystals (sometimes referred to as " treasure nails" for creating an effect that looks as though the nails were dipped in a treasure chest).

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