兔斯基"賣身"華納

Wang Maomao and her cartoon?rabbit Tuzki.

據《杭州日報》報道，兔斯基的創作者王卯卯如今已經將這只兔子徹底賣給時代華納了，而她也于8月底從時代華納辭職。從2006年開始，風靡網絡的卡通兔斯基因其可愛的形象和夸張的動作深受年輕人喜愛。王卯卯創作的這只栩栩如生帶有豐富情感的卡通兔子有著豐富的想象力、多愁善感，但隨和又隨意。

俄總統將再登爭議島嶼

據新華社報道，俄羅斯外交部長拉夫羅夫2日表示，俄總統梅德韋杰夫計劃視察南千島群島（日本稱北方四島）其他島嶼，并計劃加大對南千島群島的投資。拉夫羅夫同時表示，俄方目前沒有召回駐日大使的計劃。梅德韋杰夫1日登上南千島群島的國后島。這是俄國家元首首次視察俄日爭議島嶼，引發日方強烈不滿。

中國慈善捐款人均25元

中國網消息，昨天在北京發布的《慈善藍皮書》指出，2009年我國社會慈善捐贈量達332億元，比2008年增長3.5%，但僅占2009年國家GDP的0.01%。藍皮書還將中國、美國、英國、巴西和印度五個國家的捐贈量進行了對比。美國的慈善捐贈占GDP的比例為2.2%，居五個國家之首。

80后婚姻最幸福

《重慶晚報》消息，《小康》雜志發起的一項調查顯示，80后的婚姻幸福感最強。80后婚姻幸福要素排位依次是：1，適當的收入；2，和諧的性生活；3，相互忠誠；4，健康可愛的孩子；5，婆媳和平相處。

Cartoon rabbit sold to Time Warner

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.

(China.org.cn November 4, 2010)