The 2010 World EXPO is opening on May 1, 2010 for a five month run and Shanghai has been on a tear when it comes to beautification. Over the last year streets have been torn up and resurfaced, sidewalks re-done, and trees and flowers planted all in preparation. This is in addition to the constant building construction and infrastructure updates that are ongoing. To meet the labor demand many construction workers have been brought in from the countryside to work. What you will see on any given day during break time at a site is workers sleeping – often times right on the sidewalk!