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The Great Shanghaiist Benefit for Earthquake Victims at Sasha's What: Shanghaiist’s Benefit for Sichuan’s Earthquake Victims When: This Wednesday- May 21st, 2008 Where: Sasha’s Restaurant and Bar (rain or shine) 11 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu (东平路11弄，近衡山路) Time: 6pm-10pm The Deal: BBQ with sausages, burgers, chicken kebabs, short ribs, salad bar, AND free flow Stella Artois beer. Veggie options will also be available. Cost: 180RMB (100% of proceeds, NOT profit, will be donated). That means every jiao of the 180rmb will go the...

Probe into why close to 7,000 classrooms were destroyed begins; Day of reckoning to arrive soon Scene of devastation at Juyuan Middle School (聚源中学) in Dujiangyan (都江堰) The government has announced the start of a massive probe to find out why close to 7,000 schools classrooms have been destroyed and promised that anyone found responsible for shoddy construction will be severely punished. A great many of the casualties we've seen so far are students and teachers who were still in class when the quake struck. From AFP:"If quality problems do...

Missing foreigners: An update Lots of very encouraging news today:John Bergen of Sichuan Tech and Business College in Dujiangyan, the first missing foreigner that we posted here, has been found alive and kicking by NBC. He gives his account of the earthquake in the video on the right. Some of his fellow-teachers and students were not so lucky and did not escape from the earthquake, but Bergen says he is determined to stay on and help them rebuild the...

Green Scene: Ever seen a trash wall? In honor of Science and Environment Day today (Saturday), Sagevision and the Ruijin Community Cultural Center, are erecting a ‘Community Trash Art Mural’ in Fuxing Park. They aim to “create public awareness and interest regarding the impact of trash on the environment in China and the world.” Shanghaiist has diligently been washing our plastic and metal trash and storing it for this big day. Participants will watch a short video on a product’s life cycle...

China fights to stave off disease amid miracle quake rescues (AFP via Yahoo! News) China ramped up efforts on Saturday to stave off disease for millions of earthquake victims, as more miracle rescues amid the rubble offered hope in an increasingly desperate battle to save lives.

China fights animal disease spread in quake areas (Reuters via Yahoo! News) An earthquake that killed at least 29,000 people in China also badly hurt livestock and crops in Sichuan province, and disinfection teams are spreading out to prevent more damage, officials said on Saturday.

China steps up battle against epidemics in quake zone: official (AFP via Yahoo! News) The fight against contagious diseases is now a top priority after China's massive earthquake, with the rotting carcasses of millions of dead animals adding to the dangers, officials said Saturday.

China on alert for nuclear accidents after quake (USA Today) China's nuclear safety agency had ordered staffers to be prepared for an environmental emergency the day after a massive earthquake jolted a region that includes several key atomic sites.

Shanghai Acrobats return to Chinese Culture Days at the Garden (South Side Journal) The New Shanghai Acrobatic Circus takes center stage at Chinese Culture Days, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of Chinese arts, culture, music and cuisine. The festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 18 at the Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.

Chen leads in Shanghai golf Championship (AFP via Yahoo! News) China's Chen Xiaoma shot an opening six-under-par 66 to take a three-shot lead in the Shanghai Championship on Thursday.

HK stocks firmer but gains pared by Shanghai losses (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News) HONG KONG, May 16 - Hong Kong stocks were firmer on Friday, lifted by bargain hunting on petrochemical and property stocks, but gains were pared after the Tokyo and Shanghai markets reversed course to close lower.

Shanghai has favorable conditions to be financial center (China Daily) Shanghai has favorable conditions to become an international financial center, said an official at a forum on Saturday. "Shanghai was an Asian financial center in the history.

5/17: 8th FRENCH SONGS CONTEST: National Half Finals

5/17: 8th FRENCH SONGS CONTEST: National Half Finals

5/17: Black Magic Hip Hop Party / Beach Honey Contest

5/17: I love Barbie!

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5/17: Shanghai Drupal Camp is coming – May 17th and 18th!

5/17: Support Sichuan During Earthquake Disaster

5/17: Void: VICE

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5/18: Beertasting and New Photography at Southern Barbarian

5/18: CONFERENCE EUREKA: Darwin, another view on our world

5/18: Rock0093 Benefit Show @ Yu Yin Tang

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Visit an old colonial island in Xiamen and huge earthen roundhouses in rural Fujian. Scenes from my National Day 2005 holiday.

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Go on the set for my very first infomercial! I play the role of “Dr. James,” inventor of a product called “Dolly.”

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Get some sweaty culture at the Asian Gaelic Games. Gaelic football comes to Shanghai!

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Jam with Xingfu 13 at the Shanghaiist.com launch party.

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Take a stroll through the Second Annual China International Adult Toys and Reproductive Health Exhibition, also known as the Adult Expo or the Adult-Care Expo.

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