1989 coverage by - shanghaiist

Terrorists, dollars and (polar) bears, oh my: why the United States should focus more on China's strong stance against the first rather than its less-than-perfect record on the last two. Reads a bit like something by Ann Coulter, but still worth reading nonetheless. [China Law Blog]
The newest discovery RE: China's paleolithic dino-sty: more than 3,000 dinosaur footprints, ranging in span from 10 to 80 centimeters, blanket the ground near Zhucheng "dinosaur city" Shandong. [Yahoo! News]
China's Next Top...Antique Collector? Now that Mao's dead, those who went against his orders to destroy all things old are cashing in on their defiance, reality TV style. Instead of getting "voted off the island," however, your item must pass an "authenticity test," lest you smash it, Cultural Revolution-style, on live television. [New York Times]

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Wealthy people in high-rises are publicly protesting Shanghai Film Group President Ren Zhonglun's plans to build more high-rises. Good on them? [Shanghai Scrap]
Shanghai-based Nial O'Connor talks about his new comic “Jing Squared” (晶²), which will be available in mid-2009 and is designed specifically for viewing on mobile phones. [56minusone]
A man reflects on his days as a 22-year-old student in Shanghai during the 1989 student movement. [Fool's Mountain]

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Extra! Extra! Dinosaur footprints, antiquing "Idol" and the little information release law that didn't