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Shanghai's Most Reliable Weekly Expat Listings For 8 Years!
 Xianzai Shanghai
Volume 10, issue 12 - March 20 2006
Click a section in the Table of Contents below to get great information
  Extra Extra   Weekly Quiz   Ni Zai Na Li?   Weather Forecast
  China News   China Classifieds   Funny Pics   Antique Furniture
  Adopt a Pet   Dining Out   Hotel Deals   Travel Information
  Education   Health and Fitness   Relocations   Jobs
  Services   Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibits   Theatre & Performances   Weekly Calendar
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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

Weekly Quiz

Are 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!

1. What kind of music does the Chinese singer Tian Guo'an perform?
2. Who is the leading actress of the drama "The Crescent Moon"?
3. DJ Brain Cross is the resident DJ at which club?

Please provide answers to each question in this box:
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Ni Zai Na Li?

YPHHWhere 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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Weather Forecast
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China News
SinoLinx.com China NewsThe Week in Review from SinoLinx.com
ChinaPulse.com China Classifieds
Post your China classifieds at ChinaPulse.com Classifieds. Visit us at http://www.chinapulse.com/classifieds

Here are some classifieds from last week:

Architecture Project Manager, Designer

Seeking For Account Manager

Office Space From Grade A To Warehouse

Offering French Courses

Home Based Internet Research Jobs

Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Steven Wang or the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

This piece is just perfect for your dining room. The upper part of the cabinet is ideal for displaying your silver ware and china in a very discrete manner and the deep bottom cubby you will find most suitable for table cloths while napkins and utensils you can keep within reach in two drawers above.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Adopt a Pet

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

Hotel Deals

Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms, the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access to International business centers, vibrant shopping venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast, free Broadband Internet access & local calls, happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others. For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800 830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com

Quality Living Starts from Beijing Landmark Hotel
Beijing Landmark Hotel offers the brand-new Superior Rooms. Each room features broadband Internet access, IDD phone, color TV, a personal safe that makes you feel convenient and easy. Moreover, king-sized bedded Rooms are equipped with glass wall bathrooms. The efficient service is another bonus for your comfortable accommodation. For more information, please visit www.beijinglandmark.com; Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291 / 5292; Fax: (8610)6590 7118; Email:rsvn@beijinglandmark.com

"May Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price; Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club; Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com.

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

Dining Out

Sunset Session Happy Hour & The Hour
Sunset Session Happy Hour: Daily from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on all standard drinks, Champagne by the glass & Signature Martinis. The Hour: Nightly from 10:30 pm - 12:00 midnight, buy one get one free on all standard drinks & Champagne by the bottle. Jade on 36 Bar, Level 36, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu. For reservations, please contact (8621) 6882 3636.

Taste the New China at Our Newly Opened Shanghai V
A new, innovative, multi-themed restaurant concept that entices diners throught a world of Chinese flavors. Trendy Shanghai Nouveau carries local inspiration while culinary artistry refines Cantonese Creations. Dim Sum and noddle are simple fun for the tongue, while our Sushi counter delivers savory nourishment for body and soul. Nine elegant private rooms available for special occasions. Open for lunch and dinner. No service charge, and receive an RMB 20 voucher for every RMB 200 you spend. Valid till 28 April, 2006. Shanghai V, 3/F, The Regent Shanghai,1116 Yan An Xi Road. For reservation: (8621) 6115 9988 ext. 8260.

The Cheese Cake Gospel at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From March 6 to 25, Executive Pastry Chef Manfred showcases over 12 traditional and contemporary cheesecake creations in all the restaurants and lounges of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. All baked and non-baked cheesecakes can be enjoyed at RMB45* per portion. The a la carte is served from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm at Marriott Cafe & Lobby Lounge; from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant & JW's California Grill; and from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm at JW's Lounge. Alternatively guests can enjoy the weekend dessert buffet in the Lobby Lounge at RMB128* per person from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969.

Vietnamese Feast: lunch & dinner buffet. 20% discount for online bookings.
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese Feast with mouthwatering authentic dishes. "All-you-can-eat" lunch and dinner buffets with sumptuous spread of fresh herbs, salads, seafood, vegetables, meat and live cooking stations! Created by Vietnamese chefs in Shanghai for a limited time! Superb 20% Discount: Print this page and show at Cafe or directly book your table by email to renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com. You will get 20% discount from your total bill. Until March 26. Renaissance Cafe, No. 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Phone (8621) 6275 0000 ext 2132. Lunch: 138* adult. (12.00pm-3.00pm); Dinner: 178* adult. (6.00pm - 10.30pm); Half price for children 5-12 years. Free for child below 5 years.

Travel Information

Daily Nonstop from Shanghai to Chicago
On April 3, 2006, American Airlines introduces daily nonstop service from Shanghai Pudong to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. This brings a lot of excitement since this will be American's first nonstop between China and America. From Shanghai, you will enjoy the flight on board our 777s, the largest and most comfortable aircraft in our fleet. Once in Chicago, American Airlines, together with American Eagle, offers easy connections to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. If you are not a member of the AAdvantage program, you can register at www.aa.com/aadvantage. For reservations, please contact your travel agent or call American at (8621) 6375 8686.

The Preferred Airline to Northern Europe
Fly to Europe from Shanghai on Scandinavian Airlines before May 31 for only RMB4,800 for a return Economy ticket. All flights offer low-cost wireless Internet and the care, simplicity and attention to detail that goes into everything we do at Scandinavian Airlines. For flight bookings call the Scandinavian Airlines office in Shanghai (021) 5228 5001. Note:The offer is valid for outbound travel between March 20 and May 31, 2006, only for departures on Mondays and Tuesday. The rate is subject to taxes and surcharges.

Go to Chaoshan for Those Plum Blooms
Chaoshan, as one of the three plum woods in south side of Yangtze River area, has more than one-thousand history for planting plum trees. At present, all the plum trees are blooming. If you climb up the hill, and see from the top, the whole hill seems like to be covered with white snow. After lunch, you can enter into the woods, enjoy yourselves among the "white snow". Every Saturday in March, TEL (8621) 6637 8328, or send email to tianyuanjiaqi_hp@hotmail.com



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Education

Rutgers International EMBA Program in Shanghai
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, a 14-month Program still enrolling for Summer 2006 Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and accreditation standards equal to our Programs in USA. Call 021-6217-6067/8711 or Email emba_sh@rutgers.cn. To learn more about Rutgers EMBA China programs, visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba or www.rutgers.cn

Health & Fitness

Saga Taekwondo
Saga Taekwondo is a professional place for taekwondo training. Our trainers are holding the "Black Belt" which is awarded by The World Taekwondo Federation. All of our members can learn those taekwondo actions here, and also taekwondo culture. 100rmb monthly card includes 4 classes, or you can choose 200rmb per month for 8 classes. TEL (8621) 2838 3598

FitnessFirst
Locating in the hottest area of Shanghai, FitnessFirst is, of course, one of the most outstanding gyms. Headquartered in Britain, with about 389 branches all over the world. If you have a member card, you can carry on your fitness program, even if you are on a business trip, as long as there is a FitnessFirst club in your destination. Most of the equipments in Shanghai club are imported from US or Europe. It also offers free drink in resting area. Address: B1 Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Road South.

Relocations

Shanghai Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present, we have more than 30 trucks in different types, and a batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service for different kinds of moving, including packing, box rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay, and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621) 6639 7515

Jobs

Native English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business. We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Kids Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking for people who love kids and at the same time are professional and care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress. Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material. Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Services

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

Don't Forget Me!
"Wu Wuang Wo" means "Don't forget me" in English, we are household service company which is offering high quality service for those families in Shanghai. With a new family service idea, we are not only offer those housekeeping service, but all your problems in your life, such as booking tickets, helping you to buy something when you are busy, fixing your electrical furniture, and repurchase those things you needn't. Just a call, you can get all of these services. So if you have any problem in you life, pls don't forget to dial (8621) 5878 2318, Wu Wuang Wo Household Service.

Shanghai Yuecai Human Resources Company
Our company is dedicated to build an efficient and convenient platform for enterprises and capable people to exchange their ideas. We also provide professional counsel service so that people could find suitable jobs. Moreover we train staff for enterprises. Our telephone number is (8621) 6229 9232. Address: Room 316 Changning technological building in Changning District.

Yuyi Translation Service
Shanghai Yuyi Translation Service Company is a professional translating organization based in China's largest economic and business center of Shanghai. Yuyi translators and advisors are carefully selected, most of whom are from the universities, researching institutes, foreign related organizations and overseas students. For the time being, Yuyi is working on the world's major languages of English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, etc. We have been well accepted by clients from far and near which is enabling us to approach to a higher level of service. 24-hr Service Line: (86) 139 1601 2233, TEL (8621) 5882 2009, Email: service@yuyitrans.com

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Right Here and Ain't Here
Photographs by Chin-San Long and Hong Lei.
March 17 – April 12, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621) 6540 5637

Catch Rock in High
Coca, Mofo and Hugo, three excellent photographers use their cameras to catch the rock beats in the city. It is also the first photography exhibition about Rock music in Shanghai.
1-10pm. March 18 - May 8, every Saturday and Sunday, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072

Conceptual Art
Huang Yan is considered one of China's foremost conceptual artists. The Beijing based artist will present his signature line landscapes and tattooed ceramic sculptures.
March 19 - April 16, Studio Rouge TEL (86) 1380 1741 782

The 15th International Electronic Circuits Exhibition
March 22-24, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

Simplicity
A solo exhibition by Chinese artist Xu Bin. Xu is fascinated with the Western technique of "geometric composition" and infuses it in his own work.
March 24 - April 3, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631

Dreams -- Exhibition of Jin Guoming's Oil Paintings
JIN Guoming undoubtedly is one of the new expressionists of the 1990's. His early works had more traces of expressionism and superrealism. Dreams as themes in the painting were turbulent and intranquil.
March 24 - April 6, The Room with A View TEL (8621) 6352 0256

Masterpieces of Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy
This time, the works by the famous Chinese Calligrapher Wang Xizhi, which had been brought to Japan by Monk Jianzhen in Tang Dynasty, are being displayed.
Through April 23, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500

Inner Scopes
Contemporary Chinese photography as conscious practices, works by Hong Lai, Huang Lei, Rong Rong and Inri, Wang Ningde and Zhang Hai'er.