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        Volume 11, issue 53 - January 1, 2007
       
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A home's most prominent showpieces (and collectibles) would definitely include the assortment of unique medium for storage and displays...Cabinets are generally the most popular furniture due to their functional adaptation to our modern homes. Mid-sized cabinet with carved shutter doors and two drawers. This piece of furniture has captured its maker's skills in every part of it…from carefully designed carvings and beautifully shaped legs with wise choice of subtle iron pulls and dark brown finish.

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Crowne Plaza Sanya Executive Floor
RMB 1388 per night for Executive Room, Exclusive Benefits: Daily complimentary pressing for one set of suit/ Daily complimentary shoe shine service/ Complimentary access to Fitness Center/ Daily complimentary newspaper/ Free daily fruit and purified water in room/ Complimentary Breakfast(6:30 to 10:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Evening Cocktails and Canapes(17:30 to 19:30) at the Club Lounge/ Free Tea, coffee, soft drink, juice, and sweet biscuits throughout the day/ Private check in/ check out at the Crowne Plaza Club Reception/ Free use of Crowne Plaza Meeting Room for one hours per stay(Please make advance reservation. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.cpsanya.com

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Executive Package
RMB 1688.00 per night for Executive Room + Airport Transfer. Valid on Fri/Sat/Sun from Sept 1 until February 28, 2007. Additional RMB300 for Mon-Thu. All rates are subject to 15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For more details regarding this package, pls click here. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com

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Travel Information

Dalian Forest Animal Zoo
Located inside Baiyun Mountain Resorts, Dalian Forest Animal Zoo is an AAAA scenic spot. More than 150 categories of animals cush as Panda, kangaroo, tiger, bear, zebra, Asian elephant, etc can be seen here. There are also over 400 rare animals. You can both enjoy the beautiful scenery and cultural sight here. Admission: midseason RMB80 for adult, RMB40 for children; off-season: RMB60 for adult, RMB 30 for children. TEL (86411) 8247 2535

Bang Chui Island
Lying in the east of Binhai Road, Bang Chui Dao is a scenery sight with mountain, sea, island and beach. There are cragged cliffs and odd rocks. Beautiful plants and flowers can be seen all around the island. Admission: RMB20 Address: No.1, Yingbin Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8289 3888


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Dining Out

Piano
A restaurant with nice atmosphere. Native French food which is delicious and also expensive. Top-grade drinks and wines are available here. New charging standard has been adopted which is much cheaper than before. Address: 5-8, No.24, Zhujiang Road TEL (86411) 3961 0989

Milooke European Cake
European style cake and chocolate shop. The sanitation here is very good. The chocolate and European cream cake is recommended. Food here is a bit expensive. Address: 1st Floor, Fortuneland, Tianxing, No.139, Xi'an Road. TEL (86411) 8890 8251

Barolo
Pure Italian restaurant with delicate decorations to each details. The food here is delicious. All kinds of wines and drinks are available. Beefsteak, red wine and Italian noodle are good choices here. Address: Building 4, Nanshanyuan, Qi Qi Street TEL (86411) 8273 8078

Health & Fitness

Tapei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center
Pamper yourself or treat a friend to a full service, high quality Health Spa offering Facials, Chinese Therapy Massage, Auromatherapy Massage, Foot Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Our Spa has very high standards in cleanliness and Hygeine in a very soothing atmosphere. High Quality for a reasonable and competitive price. You can also enjoy the Expat Lending "Kiva" Library while you are here. We're located in the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street) Room 1101. For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.

Dalian Three Musketeers Fencing Club
Three Musketeers is the only fencing club with the authority of Dalian Sports Bureau. We adopt European teaching system of fencing and accompany with the world. Our coaches are all professional athletes from the national or provincial team. They are skillful and patient in teaching. Students can learn fencing while enjoy themselves. We have undertaken the training and competing mission of the fencing programme in Dalian. Address: 3rd Floor, Xinghai Automobile Square, No.427, Zhongshan Road TEL (86411) 8186 1000

Dalian Jinheng Tao Kwon Do Hall
Jinheng is a Tao Kwon Do Hall which mainly deals in the training and development of Tao Kwon Do. Covering an area of over 300 sqm, Jinheng is equipped with professional training facilities and tools. We often organize large-scale activities cush as summer camp for students to communicate with each other. Address: No. 96, Shenyang Road TEL (86411) 8587 0336

Relocations

Dalian Ji Yun Relocation Service
Ji Yun is a professional relocation company which dedicates to offering relocation service for both individuals and companies. We have new carts for relocation and skillful employees with abundant experience. We also provide packing appliances for free. The base price is RMB100 inside the town. TEL (86411) 8185 0846

Classifieds

Professional Integrity Therapy Available
Integrity Therapy is not a mode of therapy, but a professional commitment: to maintain professional integrity and foster personal integrity. Each individual has different needs calling for different approaches, thus Integrity Therapy utilizes different methods, providing for individual and couples therapy. Experienced as a counselor and therapist, with 9 years' practice in the US and China, I have set up a small private practice in Dalian. Major lines of business: Solution-Focused Therapy, Analytic (Jungian) Therapy, Dream Analysis, Brief Dynamic Therapy and Sandplay Therapy. Flexible & reasonable rates. For more info call 134 78549380 or email: china.psyche@gmail.com

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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 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; Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com

DCT Fine French Wines
A team dedicated to the passion of wine welcomes you and advices you to select the perfect wine. The only wines in China imported from France with referred transportation and conservation which allow you to enjoy the exact same feelings as if you were in France! Wine for tonight diner, a party, a special event, a present… Free delivery within 2 hours in Dalian. Tasting every Thursday at 5pm in our showroom at Huai Hua Da Sha, Floor 17-4, n°100 Shengli Road, Xigang District, Dalian. For more information: www.DCTwines.com; Email: DCTwines@hotmail.com; TEL (86411) 8439 0105 / 8832.9127.

Dalian Sunshine Home Service
Sunshine Home Service is a professional clearing and housekeeping company which mainly specializes in the cleaning of high buildings. We have served many governmental and famous companies in their building clearing. Skillful and experienced worker. Reasonable charge. Address: No.18, Haifang Street, Xigang District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8820 1700

Liaoning Fada Law Firm
Founded in 1993, Fada has been a pioneer in adopting an international organizational and management structure. Our lawyers possess various educational qualifications and legal education from the most such prestigious universities in China. Eight departments including corporate and commercial practice, real estate, insurance and international trade, etc. Our clients include government sectors, insurance companies, shipping companies, foreign investment companies, and several international enterprises and so on. Address: Room 1701-1705, 17th Floor, Youhao Mansion, 158 Youhao Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8252 0188

Amy's DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs, with English speaking staff to help you with all your needs. Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza (across Vivo). For details, call 135 00745146.

Nightlife

Yi Feng Ge Coffee Bar
Convenient traffic will lead you to this elegant and quiet bar. We provide coffee, wine, beer, cocktail, juice and soft drinks, etc. Soft music and private cabin give you a fine place to communicate with friends or clients. Address: 1st Floor, Wanda Mansion, No.9, Jiefang Road TEL (86411) 8282 5555 ext. 5116

Elder Brother Sack
"Elder Brother Sack" means free man and warrior in the language of Turkey. This bar is an energetic place for those individuals who pursue freedom and fashion. We are one of the oldest slow rock bars in Dalian. Address: No.135, Tianjin Street, Dalian TEL (86411) 6288 7777

Theater & Performances

Peking Opera Performance: "Si Lang Tan Mu"
Featuring Sun Hui Zhu and Xiao Do. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, January 1. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411

Peking Opera Performance: "Chen San Liang"
Featuring Fan Jinqiu and Ping Tao. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, January 2. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411

Weekly Calendar

Monday, January 1, 2007
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Peking Opera Performance: "Si Lang Tan Mu"
2pm. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

Tuesday, January 2, 2007
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Peking Opera Performance: Chen San Liang
2pm. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

Sunday, January 6, 2007
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Fund Raising Event
Please come to our fund raising event to help cure a little girl with Leukemia. Live Jazz Band, Buffet including drinks. Price: 300RMB (Adults), 150RMB (Children)
6:30pm. 3rd Floor, Ballroom 3, Shangri-La Hotel, 66 Renmin Road, Dalian. TEL 135 0078 3142

Community Announcements

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!

You Can Help Cure Leukaemia
We can cure this little girl with your help!!! Lu Mingyu is 9 years old and has leukemia that the Doctors in Tianjin say can be cured. Her family is not able to raise the money required, but you can by attending our fund raising event which will be featuring live Jazz Band, Buffet including drinks. Venue: 3rd Floor, Ballroom 3, Shangri-La Hotel, 66 Renmin Road, Dalian. Saturday, 6th January 2007 at 6.30pm. Price: 300RMB (Adults), 150RMB (Children). Tickets available from: 4th Floor, Residences, Shangri-La Hotel, 66 Renmin Road, Dalian. Any queries please contact: Gillian at 13130016192 or Pia at135 0078 3142

If you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch with the local expat community or need information please send an email to dalian_05@hotmail.com and someone will contact you.

Pottery Classes Available
Daily 10am - 6pm. Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square). TEL 139 42837913 (Mrs. Chen)

Xinghai Park
Admission 7rmb
7:00am - 7:00pm. TEL (86411) 8469 2514

SunAsia Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7:00am - 4:00pm. TEL (86411) 8468 5136

Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8289 3000

Forest Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694

Labour Park
Admission free.
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm. TEL (86411) 8364 5363

Xinghai Shell Museum
Admission: 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext. 115

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