Sunday, June 28, 2009
Shanghai building collapses intact
A 13-story building under construction in Shanghai collapsed almost completely intact today, Reuters reports, killing a construction worker who entered the block of apartments to fetch his tools.
The Chinese construction industry has been accused of dangerously shoddy work as the country rushes to build out its cities and infrastructure to keep up with economic growth.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Was lucky to be close to Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Italian actress and producer Maria Grazia Cucinotta was a guest of honor at 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.
She attended an evening party at Le Royal Meridian Hotel organized by Iceason (Chinese icecream chain) and Metadesign was invited to sponsor some Limoncello and Grappa, That is the reason why Qin (far right in the picture) and myself, both of Metadesign, we were invited at the party.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sarkozy’s Napoleon complex
10 June 2009 - D-Day commemoration in Normandy
How Sarkozy stood up to Obama
Speaking from the same podium as Barack Obama, Sarkozy added about six inches to his five feet five by standing on a little stool. Added to his custom-crafted elevator shoes, this took him up to the same altitude as the six-feet-two US president.
Sarkozy is naturally sensitive about his lack of height