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Xianzai
Shanghai
Volume
10, issue 2 - January
9, 2006 |
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 Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Shanghai with ChopSchticks
Chuckles-a-plenty hit the 'Hai yet again with
ChopSchticks presented by Continental Airlines and The
Comedy Tour on Thursday Jan 12th and Friday Jan 13th with
shows starting at 8:00pm at the Third Degree Music Lounge
at 3 on the Bund. Headlining stand-up comedian Jim Dunn
from Boston takes the spotlight with opener Tony Moschetto.
Jim Dunn is a veteran comic who has acted in the Matt
Damon movie "Stuck on You" and has performed
with the Boston Red Sox and on Comedy Central and on ABC's
Jimmy Kimmel Live. Tony Moschetto is an up-and-comer also
from Massachusetts who's also been featured on Comedy
Central and even on The Playboy Channel (settle down,
ladies, he had his clothes on). Tickets are 250RMB at
the door and 220RMB in advance up to Jan 10th. To get
tickets now: call Sherpas hotline at (8621) 6209 6209
or email Shanghai@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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Weekly Quiz |
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you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
If
You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
A China guidebook!
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Funny Pics |
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
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Adopt a Pet
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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World Hotel
Ideally located in the heart of Beijing's diplomatic
and business district, the 716-room Shangri-La's
China World Hotel is the leading address for discerning
business and government leaders visiting the capital
of China. Fully renovated in 2003, the award-winning
hotel with its highly acclaimed restaurants and
one of the largest conferences and meetings facilities
in Beijing, stands tall over the China World Trade
Center complex, including the China World Exhibition
Center and shopping mall, home to global luxury
brands. Beijing Capital Airport is 30 minutes
away and the historic Forbidden City and Tiananmen
Square only 5 minutes from the hotel. Tel: (8610)
6505 2266; Fax: (8610) 6505 0828; E-mail: cwh@shangri-la.com;
Website: www.shangri-la.com
 The
Kerry Centre Hotel Beijing
Known as Beijing's only contemporary deluxe hotel,
Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel is conveniently
located in the Central Business District with
an easy access to the airport. With a comprehensive
sport centre, classy bar & lounge and techno-friendly
rooms and meeting facilities, the hotel provides
the perfect fusion of Shangri-la hospitality and
modern indulgence. Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel,
Beijing. No.1 Guang Hua Road, Chao Yang District,
Beijing, China 100020, Tel: (8610) 6561 8833 Fax:
(8610) 6561 2626; E-Mail: HBKC@shangri-la.com;
Website: www.shangri-la.com
 Shangri-La
Hotel, Beijing
Set amidst charming landscaped gardens, the award-winning
Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, is located near the
financial district and Technology Park. With its
proximity to the State Guest House and historical
Summer Palace, it provides an excellent base for
business and leisure travelers. Each of the 528
guestrooms offers contemporary elegance and luxury
amenities. Complimentary wireless and broadband
Internet access are available in all guest rooms
and public areas. Tel: (8610) 6841 2211; Fax:
(8610) 6841 8002/3; E-mail: slb@shangri-la.com;
Website: www.shangri-la.com
 Special
deal for Chinese New Year at Traders Hotel, Beijing
Spend only RMB618* to celebrate our Chinese New
Year at Traders Hotel, Beijing. The rates for
a minimum of two nights and enjoy the 3rd night
for free, plus complimentary daily gourmet breakfast.
* Rates are subject to a 15% service charge, applicable
for both single and double occupancy. * Rates
are valid from January 27 to February 5, 2006
inclusive. For reservations or enquiries, please
contact: (8610) 6505 2277 or visit our worldwide
reservations office or simply book online at www.shangri-la.com
 Spring
Festival Offer from Holiday Inn Resort Yalong
Bay Sanya
The closest 5 star Hotel to the beach in the Bay
| The best value for money offer in Yalong Bay
Hotel | The winner of two Awards from Intercontinental
Hotels Group 2005. * The "Employee Engagement
Award" *The "Holiday Inn the Best Mid-market
Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific and the World".
Chinese New Year Holiday (Jan 28, 05 - Feb 03,
06), From RMB 2880 in Superior Ocean View room
and up. Please call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for
detail; China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830
6368; China Toll Free Reservation No. For Mobile
400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Let
Us Handle All Your Business...and Pleasure.
We understand your need to get things
done - anyplace, anytime. With us, this means
getting them done in total luxury, as you bask
in friendly, personalized service in China's heaven.
Meeting Package: RMB328 per person, Please call
0898-8856 8888 ext. sales center for more information.
* The rate is subject to 15% service charge. *
Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.
* Applicable to 20 persons minimum. * Spa package
is also available.
 Winter
Season Greetings from Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing
Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge Free"
Winter Season. Valid from December 16 2005 till
February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in a comfortable
superior Room, including: Daily breakfast buffet,
unlimited internet access, free swimming pool,
Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes simulation golf
training. For reservations, please contact: (8610)
6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
www.presidentialplaza.com.
 Sofitel
Boao Chinese New Year Wonderful Package
Sofitel Boao was awarded Golden Pillow of 2005,
holds the distinction of the best resort of China.
Sofitel Boao is delighted to offer special experience
you can only enjoy in Boao. The new luxury hot
spring include pawpaw milk hot spring, Ginseng
hot spring lead you to a magical water world.
Meanwhile the new BFA Golf lighting course provide
that you can play golf every night. Room rate
start from RMB2526, for inquiry and reservation,
please contact (0898) 6296 6888, reservation@sofitelboao.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing "Winter Interlude"
From USD143 Single/Double. This winter
treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay in Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! Per Room Per Night
from November 25, 2005 to February 28, 2006. Rate
indicated for Superior Room category | Rate is
subject to 15% surcharge and availability | A
Destination Welcome Pack Including Local Information
| Upgrade supplement available on request | Free
Access to Pulse Health Club and Indoor Swimming
Pool. For reservations and information, please
call Toll Free Reservation: Northern China: 10800
650 0362 Southern China: 10800 265 0363; (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5522/5533; Direct Fax (8610) 6462
2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Super
Deal, Premium Service
Superior Room, RMB550 net per night,
Dec 1, 2005 - Feb 28, 2006. The supper offer not
only includes very good room rate, but also many
value-added benefits: American Buffet Breakfast
or Dim Sum Set Breakfast at your choice; welcome
fruits; 1-hour free use of Internet daily; Two
bottles of drinking water in-room daily; Single
or double occupancy; Free local calls; Free use
of Swimming Pool and Gym; Get upgraded to Deluxe
Room (42m2) at additional RMB50; And get upgraded
to Capital Club Superior at additional RMB150
with exclusive Club benefits. For reservation,
please contact us at Tel: (8610) 6512 9988 - 3130;
Fax: (8610) 6512 0307; E-mail: reservation@capitalhotel.com.cn
or www.capitalhotel.com.cn
 Are
You Ready for It ?
Stunning unspoilt setting. Absolute contemporary
design. And a seemingly endless stretch of pristine
beachfront. It's Yalong Bay, Sanya - the southernmost
part of Hainan Island, where the Hilton Sanya
Resort & Spa opens in late December 2005.
Get ready for a true resort experience with our
introductory offer: room rates from RMB 940+,
including breakfast and upgrade to the next available
room category. Call Hilton Reservations Worldwide
at 800 820 0600 (toll free in China) or the resort
at 0898 8858 8888, and quote "HI" for
double HHonors points or "TY" for double
airline points.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels
from around China. Find pictures, comments, and
maps for the hostels and then choose what type
of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including
Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai,
and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely
book online and find the cheapest rates online
with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself!
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Dining Out |
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Hua Lou Open on 12 January
Gui Hua Lou - Pudong Shangri-La's newest Chinese
Restaurant will offer specialty regional cuisine
including Shanghainese, Cantonese and Sichuanese.
Opening on 12 January 2006. For reservations, please
call (8621) 6882 8888. Address: Pudong Shangri-La,
33 Fu Cheng Lu.
 Chinese
Lunar New Year's Eve
January 28th, 2006 Dinner, 6-10pm. Enjoy international
buffet with Chinese specials, including Rice cake,
Chinese rice wine, soft drinks. Live Chinese music
and lucky draw, RMB298+15%. THE STAGE, Level 1,
the Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621) 6335 0577.
 Si
Ji Xuan Chinese New Year Eve Dinner
On Chinese New Year Eve our Executive
Chinese Chef, Sam Yuen has prepared 4 great set
menus ranging between RMB480+ to RMB 1180+ per person.
Find out what more on how you can make it a memorable
celebration of the Year of the Dog by calling (8621)
6256 8888. Regular a la carte menu is also available.
All prices are subject to 15% service charge. Four
Seasons Hotel Shanghai, 500 Weihai Road.
 Chinese
New Year Goodies at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Chinese New Year would not be complete without Chinese
Executive Chef Law's home-made "Nian Gao"
or the Chocolate Twin Fishes with Truffle Filling
from Executive Pastry Chef Manfred. The "Nian
Gao" comes in a set of two fishes symbolising
long life and good fortune at RMB118 net per box.
The Chocolate Twin Fishes with various truffle and
cake fillings are priced at RMB268 net per box.
Gift vouchers and direct purchases can be made at
the Nian Gao Counter on the Ground Floor of Marriott
Executive Apartments (next to the hotel main entrance)
between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm from now until February
5, 2006 (inclusive). TEL: (8621) 5359 4969.
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!JW Marriott Hotel
Shanghai offers two Sunday brunch options: Marriott
Cafe (38F) and JW's California Grill (40F). Marriott
Cafe's 360 Degree Bubbly Sunday Brunch features
international cuisine priced at RMB418* per person,
including free flow of Champagne, served from 11:30
am to 2:30 pm. JW's California Grill's Sunday Brunch
provides a bounty of gourmet foods and fine beverages
amongst a transcendent Californian atmosphere from
11:30 am to 3:00 pm at RMB458* per person. This
includes free flow of Moet & Chandon Rose, Californian
wines and Martinis. Both venues offer spectacular
city views. For reservations call (8621) 5359 4969.
Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Shanghai this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's most cosmopolitan
city! Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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Travel Information |
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 Air
France Invites You to Europe from Only RMB 5500*!
Effective from January 15th 2006 to February 28th 2006,
you can benefit from an irresistible fare from Beijing
or Shanghai to Europe with Air France: Round trip ticket
in Tempo Economy Class, from only RMB 5 500! For more
information and booking, please call Air France Sales
and Service Center at 4008 808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn.
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes. Other
terms and conditions apply.
 Cebu-
Paradise for Vacation
Steeped in history and drenched in fun, Cebu is perhaps
unmatched as a cosmopolitan resort. History and culture
buffs can review the island's Spanish past by visiting
Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, Casa Gorordo, Carcar
and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino. Shoppers will
find a dreamworld of bargains in handicrafts, fruits,
guitars and marvelous antiques in the city's stores.
And beach lovers will welcome Cebu's top-rated resorts
and their white sand beaches. Lower Prices than last
year start at CNY2370. For more information please contact
Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or
fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 Canada
Special
Air Canada is bringing you the Canada Special low fares!
From February 1 to April 19, 2006, Air Canada Shanghai
to Vancouver direct flight of one way Hospitality service
low fare is from 2700RMB and via Vancouver to Toronto
one way low fare is from 4100RMB! For detail information
and reservations, please contact your travel agent or
Air Canada Shanghai office. Shanghai Office: (8621)
6279 2999.
 Need
Airline Tickets From US To China?
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To
China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest
tickets are sold in the U.S. We offer the best priced
tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located
a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy
New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the
world. Call Catherine in the US at 646-552-2331, or
US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Enjoy
Your Spring Festival in Japan
The Spring Festival is coming, have you already made
you plan for the holiday? Why not go out with your whole
family for a Japanese Spring Festival. We Offer Special
Japan trip packages for you. 7580rmb selected 6-day
trip in Honshu, depart on January 28, 29, 30, 31; 9200rmb
deluxe trip package there, depart on January 29, 30;
6500rmb 4-day Tokyo trip, depart on January 30, and
will get a special tickets for the Mt. Fuji on the Chinese
Lunar January 4. Hot line: (8621) 6267 0688
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Education |
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 Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey. The 14-month American
Executive MBA program takes place entirely in
Shanghai, and is still enrolling for Summer 2006
Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and accreditation
standards are identical to our EMBA programs in
the US, and all courses are taught by Rutgers
US Professors. Schedule a Personal Meeting to
learn how Rutgers can assist you in your professional
development! Please call us at 021-6217-6067/8711
or email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA programs in China,
visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba
or www.rutgers.cn
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Health & Fitness |
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| Shuyate
Fitness
We are a professional fitness club in Pudong District.
1200 square meter practising space with 20 Spinning
machines, can offer you different training with
your demands. We also have body-building courses,
including kinds of aerobics, yoga and different
kinds of dances. Now with a fitness card of Shuyate,
you can go to the Chamber of East City Garden
(1688 Dongfang Road, TEL: 8621-5090 8931) to have
a swimming, 14rmb for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Address:
3F, 6 Zhangyang Road, Pudong, TEL (8621) 5835
1777
Yinjie
Fitness Centre
Designed by professional fitness experts, we provide
an excellent environment for our members. The
center is divided into 4 parts: training field,
lounge, dressing room and shower room. The coaches
can offer a general physical evaluation, and make
a personal training plan for you. You are welcome
to join in and be one of our members. TEL (8621)
5090 3253
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Lixing Moving Service Company
Based in Pudong District, we are one of those moving service
companies who adopt western management in Shanghai. Our
services refer in 3 fields, including moving service,
cargo transportation, and courier service. We offer the
standard price that made by OPS, if our workers ask extra
fee, our clients can complain asap, and we will return
it back. Address: 3838 Pudong Road North, Reservation
line: (8621) 5861 6199
Jiaxing
Relocation Service
With 9-year history, Jiaxing has grown up as one of the
best creditable relocation service company in Shanghai
which with more than 30 moving trucks in different sizes.
Service under a standard industry criterion, it helps
them to win a lot of customers, and they offer 3 service
promises for their customers: 1. 50rmb amends for 1-hour
delay; 2. Pay after the service; 3. Will respond the complaints
in 5 days. Address: 1580 Jinyu Road, TEL (8621) 6497 5937
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Property |
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 The
Region's Finest Business Center
Imagine a luxurious office with a prestigious CBD address,
stylishly furnished with designer-labels. On the 10th
floor, in the impressive set of Twin Towers overlooking
scenic Beijing. Features 50 spacious offices in flexible
layouts from 1 to 30 professionals. Peripheral services
include high-speed internet, video-conference & boardroom
facilities, registration services and more. Rent by the
hour, day or month. Free access to Shanghai, Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta. For real value, contact us today
on (8610) 5123 5123 or email salesbj@cn.ceosuite.com
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Jobs |
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Publisher Seeks ELT Textbook Writer
Lingo Media, a Canadian publishing house co-publishing
EFL textbooks with People's Education Press, the
leading Chinese K-12 educational publisher, seeks
a motivated educator to join a cross-cultural team
writing EFL textbooks for Chinese primary schools.
The successful candidate will be a personable, tolerant
and self-confident team player with primary classroom
experience and EFL background. Curriculum development
experience helpful. Native speakers only. This position
is based in Beijing. Please apply with CV and cover
letter to careers@lingomedia.com,
indicating where you saw the position advertised.
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Services |
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Computer Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation,
Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting:
CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial
advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management,
Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems
Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry
Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers &
Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Contact: Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86
10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax:
+86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax:
+852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Caring
the Whole Family to Their Home
Tianyuan Household Management Service Company is
officially established in the year 2000 after being
authorized by the relative department of Shanghai.
Taking "passion,empressement,high quality"
as our purpose,we established network facing the
whole city.Staff in our company are trained by formal
institute like Women Cadre School, "customer
the first,Service the best" is always our unflagging
pursuit.We provides various household services,
our commitment is "Caring the whole family
to their home". No.926 South Baotou Road, Yangpu
District. TEL: (8621) 655l 2375
Richard
Wang & Co.
Named as New Century Law Firm before, Richard Wang
& Co. is a law firm that founded by several
students abroad. Now members here are judges and
lawyers with a lot of experience, most of them had
high education abroad, so they are familiar with
both China law and international laws, and good
at dealing with international economic cases. It
is also the only Shanghai law firm that has office
in New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an Road East,
TEL (8621) 6366 5800
Shanghai
Jia Yuan Xipu Wedding Consulting Agency
We have a lot of experience in preparing weddings
to offer a series of services to make new couples
can have an amazing wedding that they want. We desert
the pipelining service that used by most wedding
consulting companies in Shanghai now, but adopt
"one to one" service to ensure we can
get the real idea of what the bride and bridegroom
want. Also we will make a plan for the wedding according
their budget. We can do both traditional and modern
weddings. Hot line: (8621) 5662 6264. Address: Room801,
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|  Charity
In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great
work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer?
You can sign-up to receive periodic information
about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy
family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing & Shanghai. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH
Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights, YPHH Food &
Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings, weekend-outings,
day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes
to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com
Unicorns
Shanghai Kids Hockey Club
Unicorns Hockey Club holds Ice and Inline Hockey
classes and tournaments for kids around Shanghai.
Ice Hockey is at Super Brand Mall rink, Pudong,
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