Earthquake in China: assistance from chinaONEcall

Following the recent earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, chinaONEcall is offering free help for victims of the Chinese earthquake, and for anxious family or others needing to contact them or the victims doctors / nurses in the affected area.

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Remembering ALL the Victims 26 weeks 1 day ago

While a musuem will be built to honor those who died in the earthquake, there is no rememberances for victims of a different event that happened 19 years ago. On this day, we remember those that died and the changes that event set in motion.

Three killed, 100 hurt in China earthquake 14 weeks 6 days ago

More quakes for poor Sichuan area - AGAIN! Three killed and about 100 hurt after earthquake strikes.

Only one orphan adopted after China quake 12 weeks 2 days ago

Only one child orphaned in China’s devastating earthquake this year has won adoption so far. The process of finding new homes for 88 children whose parents have been confirmed dead or who have no relatives able to care for them has been hampered by bureaucratic red tape and by age-old prejudices against the disabled.

The Energy Implications of the Sichuan Earthquake 28 weeks 3 days ago

This blog post discusses the impact of the Sichuan earthquake on the region's energy infrastructure, including oil, gas, coal, hydro and nuclear facilities.

China's 3 Minutes of Mourning Online Affects Google 27 weeks 6 days ago

There was a massive dip in Google search traffic during the three minute moment of silence on May 19 mourning the victims of the Sichuan Earthquake. This chart shows you exactly how much!

Will the Earthquake Bring China and Japan Closer Together? 28 weeks 3 days ago

Will Japan's role in the aftermath of the earthquake in China help to warm relations between the two countries? Some Chinese people are suggesting that the assistance from the Japanese may help to change people's opinion about this country that has been traditionally vilified in China.

MSN Messenger & Toyota Earthquake Donation Campaign 28 weeks 5 days ago

For every MSN Messenger user that changes their screen-name to "(R) 彩虹连心支援灾区" [trans (rough): Rainbow of United Hearts, Supporting & Assisting the Disaster Area], MSN will donate RMB 0.10 toward the effort to rebuild schools and the local education system in Sichuan / Wenchuan; Toyota matches MSN's donations.

Olympic flame raises Sichuan spirits 17 weeks 4 days ago

GUANG’AN, China - Crowds roared with delight and waved hundreds of Chinese flags in welcome as the Olympic torch began an emotional tour of Sichuan on Sunday, three months after a powerful quake devastated large swaths of the lush, mountainous province.

A minute of silence to honor the victims of the earthquake was held before the start of the run in Guang’an. The city is about 190 miles from the epicenter of the quake but was unscathed.

Touching earthquake stories 28 weeks 2 days ago

There have been some touching little stories related to the Sichuan earthquake that wouldn't be covered by the mainstream media. Here I'd like to share a few here