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MS Office Special Workshop - 6:30-9pm (Aug 7)
Become more efficient in your day-to-day use of MS Office. At this workshop you will discover shortcuts and time saving tips that will enhance your proficiency with the 3 powerful programs - Word, PowerPoint, Excel. This is a hands-on workshop. Laptop required. RMB200 pre-registration; RMB300 at the door. For more information on the upcoming Open House on Jul 31 or the workshop, email emba@rutgers.cn or call (8610) 8526 2528/29 ext 18. www.rutgers.cn

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• St. Regis Plans Third China Property
• Cathay Forest Buys More Guizhou Trees
• Dell China Reveals Retail Plan
• Starbucks Raises China Prices
• Chinese Groups Pro mote Olympic Volunteerism
• Chinese Domain Name Registrars Sign Agreement
• Majestic Hotel Under New Management In Hong Kong

Get your own YPHH Card NOW!!!
The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants, clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm

Perry O' Neil
Perry O' Neil is a 26 years old Dutch guy. Spontaneous, cheerful and somewhat curious like many people of his age. Perry O' Neil is the rising star at Armada, the record company that aims high with Perry. He is now the A&R man at Electronic Elements (sub label of Armada) and several of his tracks already have been played by DJ's like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Markus Schulz, Matt Hardwick and Ben Lost. 8pm-2am, August 4. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6553 3555

Yu Fei Men And Buddy Lee
As one of the Endsville electronic bands in the Chinese language music arena, Yu Fei Men blooms in the music world like a unique flower being lonely and strong. On August 1, Yu Fei Men creates a special set at Star Live, don't miss this land of happiness and joy. RMB60/RMB50 for students and presale. 9pm, August 1. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

Yndi Halda Beijing Concert
Yndi Halda, a rock band from the UK, has been accalimed as the most promising post rock band of recent years. The guitar and the violin are the most unique part of their music that is based on the form of sonata. And different from the rest bands, Yndi Halda's guitar reminds you of some bands from a very important British label - 4AD. Let's welcome them to Beijing as part of their Asia Tour. RMB100, RMB80 for presale and RMB70 for students. 8:30pm, August 3. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677

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Summer cuisines at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Come and savor our bold and earthy Portobello mushroom in our 4-course set dinner prepared by Chef De Cuisine Giovanni Terracciano for RMB 480+ at Cepe, the restaurant Forbes.com voted one of the Top Power Dining Spots in the World. Savor in our feast fit for a king with our King Prawn Set Menu for only RMB 498+ at Qi, our Chinese restaurant recently named Best New Asian Hotel Restaurants by Travel + Leisure. For RMB 98+ per person, please come and enjoy our light and tasty weekend lunch buffet, savoring our delightful cuisines in a relaxing atmosphere at Greenfish. For free-flowing champagne, drop by Crystal Bar from 7-8pm at only RMB188+ per person. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations, please call The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street at (8610) 6601 6666.

Kranzler's Garden Lounge
Palm trees, Sino Tai, Berry Colada, Kranzler's Summer Tea, Latino music and more...Transform Your Summer Day! Beat the stress by having a Signature Summer Cocktail at the Kranzler's Garden Lounge. On Wednesday and Thursday Evenings, Jerome Henry, our resident saxophonist, will entertain you with his French charm and Latino rhythm. After sipping your cocktail, indulge in our Live Buffet and you will receive a free glass of imported red wine! Relaxing ambience, charming cocktails, great food, this is the coolest Garden Lounge in Beijing! For reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.

Texan Bar & Grill
Your choice of 150g of imported tender loin, rib eye, sirloin, 250g pork chop or grilled spring chicken cooked perfectly to you liking plus our mouthwatering salad bar. RMB78+15% per person. Complimentary glass of local beer, fruit juice or soft drink. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1849.

Evergreen Cafe in Landmark Towers
In Evergreen Cafe, not many people are aware you can enjoy 138 different variety of dishes for only RMB. 138.00+15% per person, unlimited fruit juices, coffee, tea are all included too! Take the hotel elevator or the Central Plaza escalators to the Third Floor and see for your self! Daily Menus include: Burgundy Snails, Caesar Salad, Mussels, Tiger Prawns, Japanese Eel, Healthy Salads, Fruit in Season, Lobster, Smoked Salmon, Crab, Fish Roe, Sushi and Sashimi, Southeast Asian Style Noodles, Western and Asian Style Meat and Seafood Main Courses, Chinese Dim sums and BBQ, a large selection of International cakes, pastries and Asian sweets. Moreover, you can enjoy the weekend buffet for only RMB 138 including service charge. Buffet Serving Time: Everyday, 12:00 Hours-14:00 Hours & 18:00 Hours-21:30 Hours. Telephone number: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5255.

Orchid Terrace Cafe (Coffee Shop)
Chang Fu Gong Hotel's Chef of Orchid Terrace Cafe brings our guests seasonal and fresh food; guests are welcomed to our garden for BBQ. From May 20th to May 31st,2007.B.B.Q dinner buffet includes draft beer. RMB100+15% service charge. Opening Hour: 17:30pm to 21:30pm. Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Friday): RMB158+15% service charge per person. Weekday dinner and Saturday/Sunday lunch & dinner buffet includes soft drinks: RMB188+15% service charge per person. (Please try Friday dinner seafood buffet - lobster, oysters, and much more!). 5 kinds of cold noodle combination are priced RMB60 to RMB80; 10 kinds of ice cream fair are priced RMB35 to RMB50. Join our membership club, you will find enjoyments when you lodge in the hotel. For more information, please check hotel web page www.cfgbj.com. Tel: (8610) 5877-5555; 6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.com

Hotel Kunlun's New Skyline Cafe
Hotel Kunlun's new SKYLINE CAFE is now open! Spotlighting Hokkaido hairy crab flown in fresh daily and live oysters shucked before your eyes, SKYLINE CAFE's buffet feast promises to whet the most particular of appetites. Five separate live action open kitchens feature Indian tandoori, hot oven-baked pizza, made-to-order sushi, oodles of noodles, and enticingly sweet desserts. An exquisite and endless selection of the finest of the world's gastronomy is sure to satiate and delight. Contact (8610) 6590 3229.

CARPARK Beer Garden, RMB 50 Unlimited Beer all night long, at Presidential Plaza Hotel
At only RMB 50, you can enjoy unlimited BEER all night long,one portion of barbecue chicken free for the first 20 BEER LOVER. 150 square meters CARPARK Beer Garden opens its door at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing. The off-white Wicker Armchairs with umbrellas and green planting surranding marks its space where the new place shows off the most oasis venue in hustle and bustle downtown Beijing. To pampering yourself, please come to the CARPARK Beer Garden to fully relaxe your weariness body and mind. The place where a group friends are gathering, birthday celebration happening, beer competations and evening concert activities and of couse the delicious snacks, barbecue are the must to meet your need. Tel: (8610) 5858 5690.

Rumi Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel. Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac, a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus, tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am - 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8454 3838

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Job Openings for Specialist Teacher of Business English at Berlitz
Specialist Teachers of Business English required because of expansion. Berlitz Beijing seeks more full-time English-teachers with a strong business background to teach business skills to middle and upper-level management students in major international companies. Good salary, with opportunity for career development and opportunities for promotion. Send CV detailing your business experience to hr@berlitz.com.cn; Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.

Job Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening for Visa Writer (Part-time) at Visa Section. Open only to British Citizens with a 'Z' Visa and spouses of British or Foreign Diplomats with a 'W' Visa. For more details, please look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=559

Exciting Career Opportunities @ Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international school in Beijing with 1500 students from more than 50 different countries, is seeking to employ an Korean Language Teacher, Admissions Officer and Accountant. *The Korean Language Teacher is a part-time position and should have relevant experience with Middle and High School students, and be proficient in English language skills too. *The Admissions Officer should possess excellent English language skills. Proficiency in other European and Scandinavian languages would be preferred. Relevant work experience in administration and customer service in an international environment would be highly advantageous. The person should have a warm and friendly personality, be highly organized and efficient. The ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and team play are essential. *The Accountant should be proficient in both English and Chinese language skills. Relevant work experience in finance and accounting in an international environment, as well as knowledge of accounting practices and regulations in Beijing are essential. The person should thrive on challenges, be hardworking, able to multi-task and manage stress, as well as team play. Interested applicants should email CV providing details of work experience and qualifications to HR Office at cpeng@wab.edu. Please call (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1063 or browse www.wab.edu for other exciting positions!

Job Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) cordially invites applications from candidates in Beijing who are interested in joining us in the capacity of support staff for 2007-2008 school year. Please visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/support%20staff.aspx for details of our different openings.

Leed Fitness Club Membership(12 months) For Sale
Great location at Chaoyang district Wangjing area, 10 minutes walk from Holiday Inn Lido, this 4000 sq.m club has various health & fitness machines plus standard indoor swimming pool etc. Coffee, black tea are offered for free...Ask for 300usd, price negotiable. Mail to dragon_xuhl@hotmail.com if you are interested.

4 x 4 Jeep For Sale
4 Wheel drive, 2.5 fuel injected engine, 5 Speed, Air-con,Regularly maintained, Sony CD/Radio, Registered in 1996, RMB 30,000 or very near offer. TEL 1355 2005 814

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:
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Smile Pet
Smile Pet Fosterage Center is located in Hugezhuang Town of Tongzhou District with 15 standard pet rooms and two 300-square-meter grassland for training and having fun with the pets. Apart from providing pet caring service, we have advanced network system that enables pet owners to keep abreast of their pet's life any time they want. We also fetch pet for clients who are not free to bring their beloved companion to us. For details call (8610) 5211 0125.

Beijing Yitong Wanda Translation & Interpretation Service
Located in CBD Beijing, Beijing Yitong Wanda Translation & Interpretation Service specializes in providing translation and interpretation service for enterprises both home and abroad as well as embassies, consulates and international representative offices in Beijing. We have language experts of more than 78 languages to serve you. RMB60-100 per thousand Chinese characters. For prices of other language service, please contact (8610) 6888 0281.

One-stop Visa Service For Expatriate In China
With over six years' experience, Joesun Investment Consulting Co. Ltd provides professional visa service for expatriates in China and we can help you extend or renew your visa. You don't have to come apply for the visa yourself and our visa expert will do all this for you. We also help foreign companies register their office in China. Address: Room 310, Dawang Office Building. 12 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5166 5798-602

The 2nd China International City Development & Real Estate Operation And Investment Fair
August 3-5, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288

Lv Zhongyuan Solo Exhibition
Lv Zhongyuan is an artist who has grown up on the riverside of the Yangtze River. His oil works shows his strong affection to the rivers and mountains in his hometown.
July 28-August 1, Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 5876 0011-635

Subconsciousness Abstract Art And I
Artist Jiang Weitao whose inspiration comes from Chinese characters and the long-stringed bamboo slips brings a range of abstract art works to Red Gate Gallery near Jiuxianqiao Lu in Chaoyang District.
July 28-August 19, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6514 2561

Family BOX Series
Artist Zhang Meng tries to make family, which he regards as a micrososmic world, a basis for observing social life through Family BOX series.
July 29-August 16. Maijie Art TEL (8610) 8709 3557

Mon - Na Heya Solo Exhibition
July 28-August 11, Nanxi Art Space TEL (8610) 5202 3828

Image Of Desire
Group exhibition. Works of artists Jiao Xingtao, Han Xucheng, Huang Wenya, Lian Xueming, Liu Haizhou, Lv Shun, Ming Ke, Pang Kongwei and many others are on the shown.
July 28-August 28. Songzhuang Art Museum TEL (8610) 6959 6262

Window: Inside & Outside
Huang Jing's oils works are on the display.
July 21-August 15. Shiji Hanmo Gallery TEL (8610) 6435 8922

Fujian Xianyou Classic Furniture Exhibition
July 28-31, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288

Yesterday
The pictures on display are about photos, both old and new that can tell something about history.
July 8-August 8, Suoluo Hua Guan TEL (8610) 8456 8109

Thinking In Many Aspects, To Whom Does The New Era Belong To
Guan Yong's solo exhibition. Artistt Guan Yong think about the society in many different angles through art.
July 14-August 12, 798 Factory in Dashanzi, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8459 9282

Exist In A Self-fascinated Manner
Artist Fang Yixiu brings about 30 pieces of his new works to his first ever exhibition in Beijing.
July 7-August 5, Asia Art Center TEL (8610) 8739 0351

From Titian To Goya
Exhibition of works from one of Europe's finest art museums. RMB20.
June 24-August 24. National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6401 2252

Art Exhibition: Great World Civilization
This is a large scale exhibition themed on World Civilization, featuring 328 pieces of art works from 14 famous museums in Europe and Americas, including some rare relics from 3000 years ago. RMB20-30.
Until August 2008, China Millennium Monument World Art Museum. TEL (8610) 6851 3322

Mayday "Jump! The World Tour"
Taiwanese rock band Mayday will come to Beijing as a stop on their world tour. Mayday originated in the late 1990s but has since become one of the biggest rock bands to hit Taiwanese pop culture. Tickets selling for RMB155-955.
7:30pm, August 4-5. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455

Film: "Goodbye South, Goodbye"
A Taiwanese rewrite of Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets, the Hou Hsiao-Hsien film Goodbye South, Goodbye stars Jack Kao as Gao, the head of a group of misfits involved in one get-rich-quick scheme or another. Hou's unique visual style remains, making this film an exciting and welcome addition to the Hou Hsiao-Hsien canon. Ticket: RMB50 (including finger food)
8pm, August 3-4. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 135 0125 1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn

Mysterious Pipe Organ
A concert on pipe organ and chamber music. Tickets selling for RMB30-300.
7:30pm, August 4. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846

Modern Dance: Huan Xiang-Bao Lai Luo-Qiao Lou-Tian Lan
Tickets selling for RMB50-999.
7:30pm, August 4. Chaoyang The Nine Theatre TEL (8610) 6523 1455

Drama: Assassin
Directed by Lin Zhaohua, starring Pu Cunxi and He Bing. In Chinese dialogues. Tickets selling for RMB 60-680.
7:30pm, August 3-19. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996

French Dance Drama: "Doll's World"
A music dance drama from France will be staged for children. Tickets selling for RMB60-600.
7:30pm, August 2-3, Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6500 1188-5621

Jurassic Park-Concert Of National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Founded in 1960, National Youth Orchestra of Canada is known for having trained about one third of Canada's professional orchestra musicians. Tickets selling for RMB20-100.
7:30pm, August 1. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303

Canadian Pianist Roger Lord Beijing Solo
Roger Lord is an internationally well-known pianist and a recipient of First Prizes in the Canadian Music Competition and the National Competitive Festival of Music. He has performed across the world, and this time he comes to China. Tickets selling for RMB10-100.
7:30pm, August 2. Forbidden City Concert