Cute little pandas… let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
Tom cats in Sichuan Province in southern China have sprouted wing-like growths on their backs, which locals are attributing to the hot summer weather and the romantic attentions of females [more on Telegraph]
Scientist however said that the hairy growths are probably developed because of unusual grooming habits, a genetic defect or a hereditary skin condition.
Harper’s Bazaar magazine (Chinese edition) held their sixth annual charity gala in Beijing last Friday (Aug 22) with the attendance of some 300 celebrities, including A-list stars like Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi and former UK’s Prime Minister Tony Blair etc.
The 2008 gala managed to raise 10.35 million Yuan (~USD1.5 million) which will be channelled to the relief work in quake-hit areas in Sichuan province.
Engineers in China are using a giant cutter to torn down buildings that are damaged by the Sichuan earthquake in May 2008.
The hydraulic machinery could apply a maximum of 300 tonnes of force, which is enough to cut through most buildings’ pillars and structure. It can only be used to dismantle buildings with max 8-9 floors because of its limited arm-reach.
Music video of “Smile Again”, a song from I L♥ve Asia project by Korean celebrities to raise funds for Sichuan earthquake victims in China.
The song is produced by Korean singer-producer JYP in collaboration with Chinese superstar Jackie Chan; participating celebs include Jo Sung-mo, Park Yong-ha, Gan Mi-yeon, Chae Yeon, Kim Yuna, Han Ji-hye, Wonder Girls, Lee Jung-hyun, Kim Dong-wan, Kim Ah-joong, Shin Hye-sung, Kim Tae-hee, Han Hye-jin, Jeon Hye-bin, Jang Nara, Battle, Brown Eyed Girls and J-Lim etc.
It has been more than three weeks since the Chinese earthquake. The Chinese government has been doing well with the rescue and relief effort, and the international community (including some of the readers here) have shown their love and support for the victims.
Sharing here a few pictures of the victims catching back to their normal life…
The kid is so cute
“Promise” (Cheng Nuo), the theme song for Artiste 512 Fundraising Campaign to raise funds for the Chinese quake victims…
Promise, performed by mostly mainland China’s artists
Sharon Stone wondered if the earthquake that hit Sichuan is karma during an interview at the Cannes Film Festival…
Update – Stone apologised on May 28.