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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Magazine
Rack
Small sized, Fat Square Wooden Tibetan Magazine rack
- brightly painted; Just perfect as a present for any occasion.
Recognizably vivid Tibetan paintings are unique on each of
these pieces with motifs of all living creatures animals,
plants and people symbolizing equal right among them to happiness.
For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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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Pamper Your Lover with Unforgettable Getaway in Crowne
Plaza Sanya
Honeymoon Packages offer: Stay in a Premier Room
| Daily buffet breakfast | One romantic set dinner per stay
| In-room foot massage | Free one bottle of red wine, 2 hours
bicycle rental, and daily flower & fruit basket | Free
round trip airport transfer, etc. RMB2,188net for 3 Days 2
Nights, RMB2,688net for 4 Days 3 Nights, RMB3,188net for 5
Days 4 Nights. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855
5888*8713-8717; E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 The
New Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is Now Open!
To celebrate you are invited to stay with us on
the following special rates. Standard Room RMB 668+ or try
our new Crowne Plaza Club Floors for only RMB 1068+. This
offer is valid for a limited time and includes breakfast,
and subject to 15% service charge. Additional privileges for
Priority Club Members enquire now. Located just 15 minutes
from the Bund opposite Fudan University this new modern hotel
is close to all city amenities. Don't miss out this great
opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is The Place To Meet. For
Toll free reservations dial 800 430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
Escape The Summer Heat @ The COOL Place To Meet!!
Crowne Plaza Beijing: 1st June until 31August 2006.
Full-day Meeting Package: RMB290+15% per person, Including:
Welcome cocktail | Meeting room rental (8 hours) | One LCD
projector and one screen | Broadband access (2 cables 8hours/day)
| 2 times cooling summer breaks (including selections of ice
coffee, ice tea, soft drink, fresh fruits, pastries and ice
cream) | Selection of Chinese and Western set lunch or International
buffet. Valid for meetings of at least 20 Persons and with
booking 7 days in advance. For reservations and inquiries,
please contact our Crowne Meetings Director at (8610) 5911
9818 or email to meeting@crowneplazabj.com.
We guarantee a response within 2 hours.
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya 5 day 4 nights Family Package
Valid till 30 Oct 2006 (except from 30 Sep to 06 Oct) Ocean
Suite: RMB 4390 net/Scenic View: RMB 2790 net Benefits: Two
buffet breakfast per day(child under 12 free breakfast)|One
Family Dinner|Welcome fruit upon check in |One free extra
bed |Free use of the Little Star Kids Club for two hours|Free
tennis or pingpong for one hour(daytime)|Free bicycle rental
for two hours|Late check out till 15:00. For reservations,
please call: 86-898-8856 5666-7152.
 Sheraton
Sanya Resort Golfing Package
The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golfing Package offers
outstanding discounts on all of your favorite golf courses
on Hainan Island...it is everything you could possibly want
in a package, plus more! A discerning golfer deserves the
top courses, top accommodation, confirmed tee times and prepaid
green and cart fees. For full information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or Phone (86) (898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800
810 3088 or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Summer Interlude
From now till September 3rd, 2006. Experience the warm welcome
from RMB1225* : Superior Room | Complimentary buffet breakfast
| Late check-out until 03:00pm (subject to availability) |
Complimentary daily newspaper | Complimentary in-room coffee
and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of "Pulse
Health Club" facilities and our top floor swimming pool
overlooking the city. * Rate for single/double and subject
to 15% service charge. For more information, please contact
our Reservation Department: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610)
6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Swiss-Belhotel
Shenzhen - Executive Floor Delights
Valid until 30th September 2006. Stay in Executive
Superior Room at RMB850 net per night with all exclusive benefits
and RMB300 F&B allowance per room night. Please contact
reservation hotline: (0755) 8302 9222(Shenzhen); (00852) 2834
4223(Hongkong) or E-mail reservation@sbsrswiss-belhotel.com;
Website: www.sbsrswiss-belhotel.com
 Suite
Deal at Presidential Plaza
Valid till 31 December 2006, USD 148 net per day,
including: One night accommodation in a 53m2 Suite; Complimentary
Executive Breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe; Arrival
limousine pick-up from airport or transfer to first business
appointment per day (within 3-ring road)...Restrictions may
apply. For details and reservation please call (8610) 5858
5692 / 5858 5694.
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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
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 Travel Information |
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Carnival
on the Water
As part of Hangzhou International Leisure Expo 2006,
Shuangxi is the place to enjoy water entertainment. To celebrate
the Expo, from July 7 to September 28, Shuangxi is holding
"Carnival on the Water"--you can enjoy rafting and
other entertainment. Shuangxi will soon also hold the International
Rafting Competition, which will be a special experience you
can't miss. For more information, pls contact the management
office of Shuangxi Scenic Spot, TEL (0571) 8850 1888
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Health & Fitness |
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 Free
Nail Art Paintings
Guests having both a manicure and pedicure (worth
a total of 240RMB) will be given two free nail art paintings.
Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008; Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982;
Hongmei Tel: 021-6242 4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279
4625. Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899. Fuxing
Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030 7382. Changyi Tel:
021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel: 021-5833 7549. For more information
please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
Y Wellness Club
Supported by YMCA Shanghai, Y Wellness Club is a complex
for body-building and fitness. We offer 14 different courses,
including aerobics, boxing, ballet, yoga, hip-hop and so on.
Our coaches come from China, Japan and Korea and we will give
our members personal training. We have different member cards
for you to choose, then you can also enjoy badminton, pingpong,
sauna, and facial consultants service. Address: 5F of YMCA Shanghai,
188 Hanzhong Road, TEL (8621) 6317 8789
Anli
Fitness
We offer fitness treatments based on Chinese Medicine
and modern technology. No pain, no side effects--we'll help
you to lose your weight easily. Whole body treatment: RMB680/10
times, Partial treatment: 380rmb/10 times, Facial treatment:
RMB680/10 times. Anli Fitness Service, Address: Room 1201, Site
B, 1398 Lujiabang Road, TEL (8621) 6312 6266
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
NGS Moving Service
We have more than 40 trucks in different sizes and
80 staff to help you move. Our motto is "first-class
service + reasonable price = 100% satisfaction". We believe
that the satisfaction from our clients is our biggest success.
Address: 3671 Gonghe Xin Road, TEL: (8621) 6640 0931
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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 |
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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
Copy
Machines for Rent
Shanghai Hongda Copiers Centre is a professional corporation
for copy machine rental and maintenance. We offer copiers in
different types and brands, including Canon, Toshiba, Konica,
Sharp, and so on. We offer free maintenance for those copiers
we rent out. Sign a rental contract for more than 3 years, you
will get 3 months for use free. We also have second-hand copiers
for sale. If you need a copier for your office, pls contact
us on (8621) 6478 1434.
Jinyi
Cleaning Service
Jinyi Cleaning Service offering not only the cleaning
service but also downcomer dredging service. We have collected
lots of experience and own professional equipments. All of our
staff have taken strict trainings, and their service won a great
credit. What we are working for is to return the clean environment
back to you. Address: RM101, 13 of 776 Lane, Wanhangdu Road,
TEL (8621) 6210 0070.
Rundong
Home Economics
Featuring the high-class market in Shanghai, Rundong
Home Economics is a professional home service corporation for
housekeeping training, employment and service. Our trainers
and managing team are full of experience, and our trainees got
a lot of praise from our client. We divided our trainees in
5 classes for different clients, service includes housekeeping,
nursing, home secretary and so on. If you need our service,
pls dial (8621) 5059 6326 |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Tales
Solo exhibition by the female emerging Chinese artist Sun Xiaoli,
whose modern, funky works are defining a new generation of Chinese
art.
July 29 - August 5, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Strange
Attractors - Australian Art & Science Exhibition
July 23 - August 28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 5033 9801
Cao
Weihong - Solo Exhibition
Transporting viewers into another epoch, Cao Weihong's oil paintings
depict (semi)-nude Chinese ladies in a traditional setting.
Thru August 31, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631
2006
Move on Asia, "Clash and Network"
The curators of twelve art spaces from six countries in Asia,
presents 22 emerging artists in the category of video art. This
exhibition represents various views on video art by Asian emerging
artists.
July 14 - August 4, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Arts TEL
(8621) 6587 2530
Construct
A Scene
Oil painting by Qin Qi and He Jie
July 15 - August 13 (close on Monday), Zhu Qizhan Art Museum
TEL (8621) 5671 0741
Pursue
Pleasure While Catching Spring
Solo exhibition of Zheng Zaidong.
July 15 - August 25, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321
5757
Who
is Making Terror
Hong Ming oil solo show. In the "war" series of Hong
Ming's oil paintings, the staggered change of blue shape a renewed
emotional rhythm of cadence, and echo with artists' pacifist
stance, thus making the drawing involve a pacifist psychological
atmosphere.
July 16 - August 15, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Fly
- Lei Min Oil Show
Originally from Guangxi, Lei Min's works are full of amazing
dramatic humor and he is definitely good at drawing inspiration
from bucking the system. The supernatural setting of Lei's painting
are dramatic.
July 23 - August 7, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Loris
Cecchini Solo Exhibition - Cloudless
In the work of Loris Cecchini (b. 1969), photography, drawing,
sculpture and installation blend into a single poetics in which
the key element is transfiguration.
July 14 - August 4, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 6587 2530
33
Artists: Spanish Prints
This exhibition features 33 established artists from Spain and
explores the history and techniques of Spanish printmaking after
the civil war of 20th century. Highlights include a number of
tiptop works by Spanish virtuosos like Antoni Tapies, Enrique
Brinkmann, Lucio Munoz, Eduardo Chillida, to name a few.
July 15 - August 13, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621) 6540 5637 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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| Drama:
Fall in Love with My Ex-wife
Adapted from Li Wei's novel. Tickets selling for 100-120rmb.
August 2-29 (close on Mondays and Tuesdays), Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Shanghai
International Football Tournament
The tournament includes 3 teams from England, Spain and Japan,
who will compete with Shanghai Shenhua to win the Champion.
Ticket price: 60-880rmb.
August 4 and 6, Hongkou Football Stadium TEL (8621) 5696 7633
Summer
Happy Mint
Live band music by Mint. 20rmb for entry, 15 for members.
August 5, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Musical
Drama: Lion King
This famous Broadway drama which was successfully performed
in many countries first comes to Shanghai to have 100 performance.
Tickets selling for 140-2000rmb.
>From July 18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama:
How Much Love Can be...
This drama features those love stories in the modern city. Tickets
selling for 100rmb.
July 11 - August 10 (Close on Mondays), Shanghai Dramatic Arts
Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123 |
 Weekly Calendar |
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|  Genevieve
Marenette
Amorous, intimate and inviting. Allow Genevieve's
soothing vocals to melt you as she struts moves you with her
spectacular repertoire, from Jazz to Latin. Performs live at
The Bar. Monday – Thursday: 9:00pm – 1:00am; Friday
& Saturday: 9:30pm – 2:00am. For reservations / enquiries:
6882 8888 ext 7151
Monday, July 31, 2006
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Monday Fiesta
The Biggest Monday night in Shanghai! Free Margaritas for ladies
till midnight. Pure 90's classics all night.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Air
Hostess Night
Free entry and drink, even free coach for every air hostess.
Funky house music by DJ Benny. 8pm till late. Club Platinum
Miu TEL (8621) 5459 0125
Industry
Monday
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday,
August 1, 2006
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American Family Day and Switzerland National Day
Bring your ID card or Passport Copy, all Americans and Switzers
will get 15% off discount of the total consummation on the day.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Wine
Flight
150rmb includes 5 glasses of special selected wine all night!
Air TEL (8621) 5239 5409
All
You Can Eat B.B.Q
All You Can Eat B.B.Q for only 50rmb!
6-9pm, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
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"NU" Party
Free entry for people dressed in army clothes or camouflage
clothing.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6473 9449
The
Legendary Ladies Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until 12am. 60rmb
special menu for women. DJ's Ian and Joy play all your favorites
from the 80's.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Girls
Night, Boys Hour
Free drink and Funky House music for all girls from 9pm to midnight,
later to 1am is the Boys Hour, all the guys can buy 1 get 1
free for the standard drinks.
Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
Thursday, August 3, 2006
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We're Jammin'
60rmb open bar for 2 hours free flow draft beer from 9-11pm,
but half price ir you have real tattoo.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and Steak Fajitas
which include shot of Cuervo. Featuring latin music.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Friday, August 4, 2006
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Rewind
70's, 80's, 90's and house mixers bringing new direction to
Disco. 9pm till late, no cover charge.
Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
NU
Jazz Jam
100rmb open bar from 10pm to 2am, Carlsberg Beer 10rmb after
2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Crazy
Cactus Weekend
Famous 60oz Margaritas, large selection of Tequilas and plenty
of specialty cocktails to enjoy. 20rmb Taco bar in the garden
for the peckish. Free Tequila pouring throughout the night!
375rmb for Cuervo Bottles, 125rmb for 6 shots Cuevo.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Saturday,
August 5, 2006
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Baobinga & I.D.
These two Manchester-based beat scientists are working to create
a new sound in the breaks scene with their new Big Monster project.
It's time to show you their latest music.
Babyface Huaihai TEL (8621) 6375 6667
Emiliano
Zapata's Birthday Party
Come to celebrate the Birthday of Shanghai's most Famous Mexican.
Free Margaritas For Ladies till midnight, free Mexican buffet
from 8 till 9pm. Garden Entertainment, and hourly free Tequila
pouring all night!
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Summer
Happy Mint
Live band music by Mint. 20rmb for entry, 15rmb for members.
Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Cocktail
Night
Buy 1 get 1 free for all cocktails.
Blue Ice TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Sunday,
August 6, 2006
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All You Can Eat Sunday Roast & Beer Deal
Sunday Roast 2 hours all you can drink Draught Lager & House
Wine for only 200rmb.
6-8pm. O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Sunday
Mexican Buffet
100rmb all you can eat Mexican Buffet includes a pint of Carlsberg
Draught or a glass of house wine.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104 |
 Upcoming Events |
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| Solo
Performances By Korean People's Theatre
This is a kind of Korean drama that this city has never yet
encountered - it is co-produced by Korean People's Theater Association
(KPTA) and the Shanghai amateur theatre group "Grass Stage",
which is highlighting the dramatic tension created by individual
struggle.
August 19-20, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
6587 2530
2006
Sinopec F1 Chinese Grand Prix
Tickets selling for 180-3980rmb.
September 29 - October 1, TIX (8621) 96 2123, Shanghai International
Circuit TEL (8621) 6956 9999
Tennis
Masters Cup - Shanghai 2006
Tickets selling for 100-4800rmb.
November 12-19, Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Centre,
TIX hot line (8621) 96 2288 |
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There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
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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 & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different
events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and
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