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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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 Weekend Getaway Package in Crowne Plaza Nanjing Hotel & Suites
Crowne Plaza Nanjing Hotel & Suites getaway package is available on every Fri, Sat and Sun valid till August 31, 2008. Superior Room at RMB838nett and Panorama Suite at RMB1068nett, include complimentary breakfast for two, RMB100 allowance for buffet lunch or dinner per day, free broadband internet, one free parking lot, free local call, late check out till 14:00. For reservation please call 800 830 4088 or 400 884 0888 (mobile user). Email: reservation@crowneplazananjing.com
 The Summit Club
The Summit Club is Hotel Kunlun's ideal second home for discerning Executive Floor guests. Guests are welcomed by professional and friendly staff, and enjoy personalized check-in services along with the following benefits: Welcome champagne upon arrival, complimentary broadband Internet access, complimentary laundry and pressing, complimentary morning call with beverage, 24-hour personalized butler services, executive buffet breakfast at the revolving Summit Club Restaurant, and mileage awards with participating Frequent Flyer Programs. Contact (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5021 to find out more about the Summit Club.
 Arrive in Style
Kempinski is offering a complimentary airport transfer to guests who reserve the 'Best Available Rate' for any Executive Floor room or suite for a stay between 1 March 2008 and 31 December 2008. If you reserve a one-night stay, Kempinski is offering a complimentary airport transfer on arrival and, if you reserve a stay of two nights or more, two-way airport transfers will be provided. To make your booking use the online booking tool and select the 'Best Available Rate' and make sure you guarantee with a credit card and make note of you flight arrival time so we can organise the transfer. For reservations, please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 / 5533; E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 China-Norway Friendship Month May 1st-May 31st Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Just make a room reservation or check-in at the hotel quoting your Scandinavian passport number and you will be awarded a China-Norway friendship card that entitles you to the following benefits during your stay at the hotel. 20% discount on your room reservation rate | 20% discount in all hotel restaurants | 20% discount on your airport transportation | 20% discount on your laundry | 20% discount at the Lobby Lounge and Caffe Marco on all China-Norway fusion drinks and cocktails throughout the month | 50% discount Club S and spa | Complimentary Norwegian welcome amenities | Complimentary upgrade based on room availability. For further information please visit www.marcopolohotels.com; Tel: (8610) 5963 6688 ext. 7700; Fax: (8610) 5963 6589/6511; E-mail: resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com
 New World Hotel Wuhan
Perfectly situated in the heart of Hankou's business district, the truly deluxe hotel enjoys a premier location. Stylish decor rooms, exceptional personal service will ensure you a most memorable and pleasant stay. In this May & June, hotel will offer special rate starting from RMB628++. For reservations, please call (8627)8380 8888; China Toll Free: 400 8818 225; International Toll Free: +800 3060 2008; or Email: enquiry@wuhan.newworldhotels.com
 Feel the Difference @ Swiss Executive Club Lounge
The newly renovated Swiss Executive Club Lounge of Swissotel Beijing re-opened on April, 2008. It is located on the 16th floor, the environment providing elegant atmosphere and contemporary design. It is the ideal venue to meet friends or have business meeting. The guests can enjoy: check-in and check-out at the lounge, complimentary breakfast, high tea and happy hour, broadband Internet access, local calls and incoming faxes, use of the Swiss Executive Club Floor Boardroom one-hour per day... For reservations and more information, please contact (8610) 6553 2288 ext. 1668.
 Sofitel Xanadu Resort Hangzhou Dragon Boat Festival
RMB 688 per night, Available Friday 06th to Monday 09th June 2008:Sofitel Superior Room Accommodation/International buffet breakfast; Sofitel for Children - Accommodation is free for one child less than 12 years old sharing parents' room;16 exciting scheduled leisure activities including: fishing, table football, darts, treasure hunt, cycling, Tiger Mountain Tour, lake boats, water polo...; Gymnasium and 25m indoor heated swimming pool; Complimentary hourly shuttle bus between Xanadu Resort and downtown Hangzhou (08:30 - 20:00 ). TEL: (86 571) 8388 0888; China Reservations Local Call 400 818 2688; Email: reservations@sofitelxanadu.com
 Special Offer at Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, Beijing
Ideally located within the Third Embassy District and Lufthansa Business Area, close to international schools & clinics and You Yi Shopping City Beijing Lufthansa Center. The residence is ideal for executives and their families looking for a balanced and enriching lifestyle. Now choose from a full range of apartments from 1-bedroom suites to 3-bedroom suites with special rates starting from RMB1200 per residence per night. Somerset Serviced Residence is managed by Ascott International. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/en/china/beijing/somerset_grand_fortune_garden.html China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com
 Stay & Savor
Enjoy our luxury accommodation and an array of dining options on Stay & Savor package. Deluxe room rate starts at RMB1588 + 15% service charge per room per night, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast for two at The Exchange, RMB300 of food and beverage credit available at The Exchange & Mezzo Italian Restaurant, and complimentary access to gym and pool. Minimum 2 nights stay. Valid till August 31, 2008. Tel: (86-755) 8383 8888; Website: www.sheraton.com/shenzhen
 Tee Off In Huhhot
Take a break and enjoy the perfect combination of Shangri-La service
and golf experience that will exceed your
expectations. Rate: Single: RMB1,580(Weekday); RMB1,680(Weekend). Double: RMB2,380(Weekday); RMB2,480(Weekend). For package details, please click here. The packages are valid from May 1 to Nov.15, 2008. Package rates are subject to 15% service charge. For more info, pls visit www.shangri-la.com/huhhot, Tel: (86-471) 3366 888 or reservations.slhh@shangri-la.com.
 Long Stay Package Rate
Take advantage of the Long Stay Package Rate in our newly renovated Apartment and enjoy the privileges from only RMB588 per night, effective from May 1, 2008: Free internet access | 20% discount on F&B except special promotion, festival seasons, Mini Bar, Banquet and Gourmet Corner | 20% discount on laundry and dry cleaning services | 15% discount in the Business Center services except telephone, fax, internet and kiosk | The above rate is valid for consecutive stay 90 nights and above | The above rate is subject to 15% service charge. Tel: (8624) 2341 2288.
 Book Your Next Meeting at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street
Coming together is just the beginning. A place to gather inspiration. A freefall to success. Book your next meeting at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street, the place your team will soar. For a minimum of 15 accommodation rooms or meeting for 25 people. Receive one complimentary room night in a Westin room and a complimentary welcome gathering for your delegation. As well as earn triple Starpoints® for use in any Starwood Property worldwide with no blackout dates. This exclusive offer is valid until 30 June 2008 and subject to 15% service charge. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866.
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Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
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 Wagyu Beef at Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel
Only the best Wagyu Beef Salad, Finely sliced and seared. Wagyu has an exquisitely tender texture and incomparable, luxurious taste. Experts and gourmets who have recently discovered Wagyu meat consider it to be the most tender, most succulent and tastiest meat in the world. Give it a try, Wash it down with our Japanese Asahi Beer. Reizenya Japanese Recipe, May 1 to 31, 2008, RMB88 net per person. Renaissance Gold Card is not applicable for this promotion. For reservations: (8621) 3871 4888.
 Dim Sum...and then Sum
Our hugely popular weekend Dim Sum just got better with the inclusion of Thai and Korean Dim Sum in addition to our Cantonese and Shanghainese favourites. From 01st May 2008, Yar Chi Ting's Chefs present their new Dim Sum Menu featuring a full selection of Fried, Steamed and Baked Dim Sum all prepared with true Yar Chi Ting flair. RMB 78.00 net per person *Free for Children 6 years and below. Lunch 11:30 - 14:30. For Reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047.
 Mother's Day Indulgence at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
This Mother's Day, Sunday May 11, spoil your mother at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai with a day of indulgence dedicated totally to her. In the morning pamper her with an exclusive spa treatment and fresh juices served at our outdoor swimming pool; then join her for a celebratory 360 Sunday Bubbly Brunch in the Marriott Cafe with stunning views of the Shanghai skyline. The 360 Sunday Bubbly Brunch is just RMB458* per adult or RMB888* for the Mum's Spa package and brunch. For more details and reservations, please call: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6422.
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 Travel Information |
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 Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here
No Tourist Can Afford To Miss Scenic Spots -- Gulangyu
Gulangyu, separated from Xiamen by the 500-metre-wide Egret River. The main scenic spots of Gulangyu include the Sunlit Rock, Shuzhuang Park, Gangzihou Bathing Beach and Memorial Hall to Zheng Chenggong. Gulangyu is famous for its architecture and for being home to China's largest piano museum besides blue water, white clouds, green trees, bright flowers and fresh air. More info, pls dial (8621) 5175 1999
Tour To Mt. Yun Tai
As one of the earliest geological parks in China, Mt. Yun Tai is characterized by a series of gorgeous canyons initiated by tectonic motions. The mountain, located in north Henan province, brings you into a natural wonder contributed by numbers of canyons, waterfalls, creeks, as well as a blanket of thick vegetation, far from noises in the crowded city. More info, pls dial (8621) 6374 9821
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Health & Fitness |
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Zhuma Yoga
"Zhuma" in "Zhuma Yoga" comes from the first and last characters of "Mount Qomolangma"; it means that we will lodge Zhuma Yoga's "high and stronger" wish and achievement of the world first brand great prospect! The Zhuma Yoga alleviated "the junior healthy condition" among the modern people caused by rhythm of hurry life, high energetic pressure, and the physiological load of exercise insufficiency, the environmental pollution and so on. Let the customer enjoy aristocrat's feeling; has unusually refined, filling charm English aristocrat makings. TEL (8621) 6354 7002
New York Skin Solutions
New York Skin Solutions is a reputed skin care brand from the United States. For the last 15 years, many have had their dreams of desiring radiant skin fulfilled. More than 98% of customers who experienced their first facial trial, saw results instantly. New York Skin Solutions provide one on one skin care services. Equipped with a team of skin care experts who have gone through extensive professional training, New York Skin Solutions will provide customers with positive results and excellent customer service. TEL (8621) 5237 5566
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai Jintong Moving Service Company
Shanghai Jintong Moving Service Company already has 15-year history in this industry. At present we have more than 30 trucks in different types and a group of bridle-wise staff. We promise for on time service and clients can pay after the service. Reservation line: (8621) 5538 6617
Shanghai Pingan Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Pingan Moving Service already has 9-year history. We offer service for those high-class furniture, such as piano, air-conditioner, and so on. This team will help customers to pack and remove those furniture those should be taken more carefully. If you need our service, pls call (86) 800 820 5393
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Development Director Wanted at Beijing City International School (BCIS)
Beijing City International School (BCIS) is an independent, co-educational day school offering an international curriculum (IB) from Nursery to Grade 12. With the rapid growth of the school, we are now looking for an experienced and competent Development Director to join our dynamic team. The Development Director is responsible for the whole school Admissions and Marketing. We encourage you to visit BCIS web: http://www.bcis.cn/staff/current_vacancy.html for further information for this position.
Sales & Marketing Executive Needed
Silver Sands, a Maldivian based travel operator, is expanding its market in China and looking for a qualified Sales & Marketing Executive, full-time or part-time, based in Beijing or Shanghai. *We require someone: residing in Beijing or Shanghai | with experience in travel industry preferably in outbound tourism | who has wide connection with local tour operators including medium and small-sized operators | willing to travel | who is self-disciplined, hardworking and creative-minded | with good English skills in both writing and oral. *We Pay a fixed monthly salary, plus a generous commission. Interested candidates please send you CV to info@silversands.com.mv
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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
Shanghai
United Law Firm Provides High Quality Legal Service
Being a leading law firm that provides comprehensive
legal services, Shulf encompasses a broad variety of practice
areas, including litigation, real estate, corporate matters,
banking, securities and futures transactions, intellectual
property, insurance, domestic and overseas investment and
transportation (aviation, rail transportation, maritime).
We provide a wide range of legal services to meet the different
requirements of our clients and on a case-by-case basis,
we form tailored working panels consisting of lawyers with
different specialties to provide our clients with efficient
services. TEL (8621) 6841 9377
Keep You
Away from Indoor Health Killer
Shanghai Jiejian environmental protection technology
CO., Ltd. is a company specialized in the indoor environmental
technology, our business involved the detection and control
of the indoor air pollution after decoration, environment
maintenance of new automobile, disinfection, and purification
of ventilation systems of central air-conditioner in buildings,
sterilization and eliminate the mites of electrical products,
sofa, carpet, mattress and other cloth, PCO pest control,
and sales services of environmental protection products.
TEL (86) 1334 1712 939 |
 Biz Exhibitions
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Aquatech China
2008
May 21-23, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
2008 China (Shanghai)
International Tea Exhibition
May 10-12, INTEX Shanghai TEL (8621) 6275 5800
China International
Exhibition on Mould & Die, Equipment and Related Industry
May 12-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
SIALCHINA
May 14-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
Sages' Sayings
- Solo Exhibition with Sculpture Works by Wang Xieda
April 29-May 16, Shanghai Sculpture Space TEL (8621) 6280
5629
Zeit-Foto Exhibition
May 7-26, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829
China 1946 - 1949
Zhou Zixi Solo Exhibition
April 20-May 15, ShanhART Gallery TEL (8621) 6359 3923
Human Power Based
on a Good Timing & Location Device & Photo Exhibition
May 17-21, Shang Gallery TEL (8621) 6381 5758
The Ancient Olympic
Games
May 1-July 12, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500
Hostage:Wang Jianwei
Solo Exhibition
The exhibition "Hostage" is a major solo exhibition
of Wang Jianwei's new work and is a large part of the Zendai
MoMA 2008 program. Wang Jianwei"s work deals with a
wide range of issues all pertinent to a broad understanding
of Chinese cultural development.
April 19-May 18, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
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Rock" Vocal Concert
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
May 14-19, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra Chorus-The 600 Years of Chorus World
Tickets selling for 80-300rmb.
May 15, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772
Drama "New
Age of Marriage"
Tickets selling for 150-500rmb.
April 30-May 18, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon
TEL (8621) 6473 4567
2008 Advertising
Pageant
Tickets selling for 180-500rmb.
May 16-17, Shanghai Centre Theatre TEL (8621) 6279 8663
Drama "Romeo
& Zhu Yingtai"
Tickets selling for 100-250rmb.
May 8-25, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre TEL
(8621) 6473 4567
Xie Tao Guzheng
Recital
Tickets selling for 40-120rmb.
May 16, He Luting Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6431 1792
"Melodies
of Spring" - Closing Concert of 2008 Shanghai Spring
International Music Festival
Tickets selling for 50-280rmb.
May 16, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL
(8621) 6854 1234
Shin 2008 Shanghai
Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
May 17, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621)
6438 5200
Concert by Goteborg
Wind Orchestra
Tickets selling for 100-600rmb.
May 18, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL
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Fruit in a Suit
Every Monday night, Frangipani hosts "Fruit in a Suit"
night. All drinks 50% off.
Frangipani TEL (8621) 5375 0084
Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of
Salsa. Live band "Arena", a fresh mix of South
American performers will grace the stage and play upfront
Salsa music all night long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds
of salsa while learning sexy dance moves from the pros at
'Salsa Shanghai'.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Massive Mondays
Biggest Monday Night in Shanghai! With friendly people from
all nationalities and all walks of life together with energetic,
pure 90's Classics all night, people looking for a fun place
to hang out on Monday nights have now found one. Every Monday
till midnight, ladies who visit can enjoy free margaritas.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
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May 13, 2008
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Turkish Happy Hour
Enjoy happy hour with cheap drink.
Anar TEL (8621) 6280 9326
Wine All-You-Can
Drink
It is a good place for wine lover with all-you-can-drink
wine deal. RMB120 for bottle of house wine, RMB30 for an
additional glass of house wine.
Tapas Bar TEL (8621) 6415 9567
Midnight Poison
Every Tuesday night belongs to ladies, you will have a chance
to win prizes. Electro music will be around you all night.
Tanghui VIP TEL (8621) 6226 9988
The Far East Quartet
The Far East Quartet, a collaborative quartet involving
local jazz names as well as Hong Kong talent, recently released
its debut recording "Something Real" and is giving
it release party.
JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0169
Wednesday,
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DJ Tom Reak
It's fair to say that 2008 has been very busy for Tom Real
beginning with his debut single of the year 'Feel My' in
collaboration with production partner The Rogue Element
becoming 'Single Of The Month' in leading UK dance magazines
DJ and iDJ. In fact, this year has seen Tom's profile as
a DJ and producer really take off and it shows no sign of
slowing down.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Wednesday Bandmember
Club
Every Wednesday, we feature a Bandmember Club at Yu Yin
Tang. No matter where you come from, you are more than welcome
as long as you live in shanghai and love music or look for
a bandmember. Show yourself with your instruments, voice
and ideas here! Time: Wednesday, at 8pm -- Thursday, at
12am!
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662
Ladies On Top
Barabarossa hosts "Ladies on Top" every Wednesday
with free selected cocktails on the third floor and roof-top
terrace. DJs Perseau plays funk and house all night.
Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220
Thursday,
May 15, 2008
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Cut Chemist!
You may know him as the guy who spins the turntables in
the LA-based multi-ethnic band Ozomatli or perhaps you know
him as the guy who spins the turntables in the LA-based
rap combo Jurassic 5. Or, maybe you just don't know him.
You should, though. Whereas a DJ simply plays records more
or less straight, there's a whole 'nother crowd of folks
(including Cut Chemist) who earn the title 'turntablist'
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