Painter Wang Maomao sold her cartoon rabbit Tuzki to Time Warner and resigned from the company in August, the Hangzhou Daily reported. As a popular internet emoticon, cartoon rabbit Tuzki has been loved by youngsters since 2006 for its lovely appearance and extravagant acts. Wang depicts the vivid and various emotions of this character – creative, sensitive and easy-going.
Medvedev to visit disputed islands
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will visit the Kuril Islands, which are at the center of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan. Disclosing this on Nov. 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Medvedev's trip is meant to bring investment to the region. He also denied Russia's intension to recall its ambassador in Japan. On Monday, Medvedev became the first Russian leader to set foot on Kuril, which angered the Japanese government.
Charity donations on the rise
Charities in China raised 33.2 billion yuan through donations in 2009, a 3.5 percent increase from the amount gathered in 2008, which represented just 0.01 percent of the country's 2009 GDP, according to the 2010 Blue Book on Chinese Charity, which was released Tuesday in Beijing, China.org.cn reported. The book also compared donations in China with donations in the US, Britain, Brazil and India. Americans donated 2.2 percent of its GDP, the highest among the five countries.
Post-80s couples happiest
Post-80s couples are happiest among all couples, according to a survey conducted by the Xiaokang Magazine, Chongqing Evening News reported. The most important factor that contributes to their happiness is a modest income, followed by a harmonious sexual life. Third is mutually loyalty, fourth is a healthy and cute child, and the last is a peaceful relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.