Around Shanghai: Bund almost done, Fashion Week, and rail safety

Oooh, according to this photo, the Bund face-lift is finally nearing completion. Thank goodness - we're sick of all the construction dust around what once was the prettiest riverside scenic spot ever. [Shanghai Daily]
Six months after the previous fashion week, Shanghai's now hosting another for Spring and Summer collections. It'll go on from ~~October 29th to November 7th~~ October 21st to October 27th. [SIFC]
Shanghai Media Group, the conglomerate responsible for all those taxi and subway television ads, will be split into two parts - Shanghai Radio & TV (news, tech, public broadcast) and Shanghai Oriental Media Group (ads, production, distribution and market investment). You know, for all of you who care about this kind of stuff. [China Knowledge]
Shanghai's major rail stations are going to get some sweet explosive detectors to help ensure security for the World Expo. Dubbed SIM 07 and SIM 08, they're allegedly more sensitive than experienced police dogs! [New Straits Times]
A New Zealander came to Shanghai and took some night shots for The Dominion Post. Check 'em out. [The Dominion Post
A French national plunged to his death early yesterday on Anyuan Lu in Jing'an. Police are currently investigating but nothing suspicious, besides the deceased, was found on the scene. [Xinhua]

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