Batul Abbas

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• Posted Philanthropist: Rockin' with Roots & Shoots to Shanghaiist
  In Shanghaiist's Philanthropist feature, we highlight individuals and groups doing interesting things to make the world a little bit of a better place. This week we talk to one of the organizers of the third annual Rock for Roots & Shoots concert. Rock for Roots & Shoots is a charity concert benefitting the Million Dollar Tree Project.Where: Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu. 延安西路1731号(凯旋路) 中山公园小白楼 When: Saturday, November 21, 6PM to late...
• Posted Around Shanghai: Globetrotters hit Shanghai, power overload around city, more on Obama to Shanghaiist
  Get lost Yao Ming. Alright, stick around. But make room for the Harlem Globetrotters, playing at Yuanshen Sports Center on December 12! If you're not b-ball buff some quick stats: the Globetrotters were formed in 1926, have lost only two games between 1968 to 2000, and have a current winning percentage of 98.4%. Details on how to get tickets coming soon! [Urbanatomy] Many were left a bit disappointed by Obama's Town Hall in Shanghai:...
• Posted Xinjiang update: Still dealing with H1N1 quarantines, internet blackouts to Shanghaiist
  Xinjiang has been through a lot of political and social trauma in the last couple of months, what with the riots in July, syringe attacks in September, the executions that followed, continuous H1N1 scares, and an internet blackout throughout the province. All over Xinjiang, schools are being quarantined if just one student is diagnosed with the virus. In order to combat the spread, the government has been subsidizing H1N1 tests, since diagnoses can be...
• Posted Weekendist: Trance in Your Pants, ANIKORA, Shanghai International Arts Festival, and more! to Shanghaiist
  As always, we'll help you plan the best weekend *ever* by laying out your choices... choose your own adventure! In addition to all our awesome picks, this weekend is one of the last for the Shanghai International Arts Festival: tickets for a range of arts performances are available at www.artsbird.com. For music listings, check out what we picked out in our Midweek Music Preview or Electrolist. FRIDAY Interested in the UK electronic music scene?...
• Posted Around Shanghai: Obamas are coming, Shanghai vs. the sea, free booze at Longitude to Shanghaiist
  "VVIP" President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be camping out at the Portman Ritz-Carlton during their visit to Shanghai, effectively shutting down the hotel from Nov. 14-16. No doubt, security will be extremely tight during the Obamas' visit, so don't try nothin' fancy. [Urbanatomy] With all the excitement surrounding Shanghai local government approval of Disney's bid to build a new theme park in the city, there are still those who suffer the...