Donate to Red Cross Society of China for Sichuan Earthquake


earthquake building 300x193 Donate to Red Cross Society of China for Sichuan EarthquakeOn Monday, May 12, 2008, there was a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake that strike Sichuan province located in central China. The earthquake was so strong that cities in eastern China such as Beijing and Shanghai and even cities in Vietnam felt the quake. This was followed by more aftershock.

The quake leveled buildings, left some towns such as Beichuan almost completed deserted. While some cities were completely wrap off the map because almost all of its building and infrastructures were completely destroyed.

More then 35,000 people were killed including many children. More then 9,509 people were buried and 29,418 missing in Sichuan province.

As a result, the Chinese government quickly lunched an all out rescue effort in an attempt to save those who were still alive and were buried under the debris.

Below are more information about the quake as of Monday May 19, 2008:

Immediately after the quake, the Red Cross of China mobilizes relief efforts for this disaster and formed a disaster relief group dispatched to the earthquake-stricken Wenchuan County in Sichuan.

Here is a quote from the Red Cross Website:

“The RCSC immediately mobilized its staff and volunteers, as well as relief supplies, such as tents, quilts and other materials. Already, volunteers and staff from the RCSC have been distributing food, water and tents to people in the affected area. Assessment teams are on the ground to determine the extent of the damage.”

You Can Help

For those of you who wish to contribute to the relief effort, you can donate money to the Red Cross of China or to the Natural Disaster Fund of the Red Cross in America.

You can also contribute to the emergency relief hotline published by the Red Cross of China. Included are the bank account information to receive donations to assist in the relief efforts (NOTE: Due to the limitation of WordPress, Chinese characters cannot be display. Instead, question marks are shown. To see the Chinese writings, you can go to Shanghaiist.):

Account name: Red Cross Society of China
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For those who want to donate in RMB: you can send money to the RMB account at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China branch below:
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For those who want to donate in foreign currency, you can send money to the foreign currency account at the CITIC Bank branch below:
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Hotline: (8610) 65139999
Online donations: Red Cross Society of China website: www.redcross.org.cn
Click the tab for online donations

Sources: Shanghaiist, BBC News

May 19, 2008 | Filed Under Ramblings, Reviews | Leave a Comment 

Calloway: I Wanna Be Rich

I want money lots and lots of money
I want the pie in the sky
I want money lots and lots of money
So don’t be asking me why
I wanna be rich

That is some of the lyrics from the song “I wanna be rich”, by Cab Calloway that came out in the 1980s. This song describes what all of us want and that is to be rich with LOTS of money.

One quick way to achieve that dream (I am one of those people who does it) is to buy lottery. The chance of winning is very slim but it never hurts to try.

Anyway, enjoy this song (lyrics and video below) and never give up your dream of being rich. Besides, its Friday and the start of a beautiful and relaxing weekend and what better way to begin the weekend then with this song.

Enjoy!!



Calloway – I Wanna Be Rich Lyrics

Cash, cold, that’s what I need
Big bill collectors they ring my phone
They bother me when I’m not at home
Ain’t go no time to be fooling round
Feet hit the floor, then I get head on down, you see

Chorus:
I want money lots and lots of money
I want the pie in the sky
I want money lots and lots of money
So don’t be asking me why

I wanna be rich oh
I wanna be rich oh
I wanna be rich oh
I wanna be rich, full of love, peace and happiness

I want my cake wanna eat it too
I want the stars and the silver moon
I spend my money on lottery
My favourite number is 1 2 3, you see

Chorus:
Every way rich
Love, peace and happiness

I want all the things that lovers do
A pocket full of dreams come true
Even things you cannot find
Want you by my side to keep you satisfied and rich

Here is what we’re gonna do
Say oh I say uh uh
Whoooaaa Whoaaaaa
Got to be baby
I just wanna to be rich
I just wanna be, just wanna be
Cause baby

Chorus

I wanna be rich
You know what I mean baby
I wanna be rich
Everyday and everyway
I wanna be rich, full of love, peace and happiness
Play, honey, there’s lots and lots for everyone
Be rich, I wanna be rich

April 18, 2008 | Filed Under Humorous and Odd Story, Ramblings | Leave a Comment 

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