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Adopt a Pet |
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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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 Summer
Olympics Offer at Ascott Beijing
Strategically located in the heart of CBD zone in Chaoyang
District, close to China World Trade Center and amid the
thriving business and retail district. It lavishes our
Olympics guests with discreet service and efficient support
in an exclusive and luxurious environment. Between 1 August
and 31 August 2008, stay in our luxurious 1-bedroom suites
with special rates starting from RMB3600 per residence
per night. Ascott The Residence is managed by Ascott International.
For details check at http://www.the-ascott.com/en/china/beijing/ascott_beijing.html
China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com
 Doubletree
by Hilton Beijing Meeting Special Rate
RMB480+/person/day. *Full Day Delegate Package (8 hours),
including: Suitable meeting room | Twice Coffee &
Tea break with snacks or pastries | Featured buffet lunch
| State-of-the-art audio/ visual equipment | Complimentary
meeting amenities: paper, pen, mineral water, meeting
mint | Above rate is based on a minimum of 15 delegates.
Reservation Line: (8610) 6338 1820; E-mail: events.dtbeijing@hilton.com.
* Above rate is valid till 31st December 2008 * Above
rate is subject to 15% surcharge * Above rate is subject
to hotel availability * Prior reservation is requested
* Hotel reserve the right of final interpretation.
 Experience
the Coolest Meetings and Conventions
Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa is offering special meeting
packages valid until June 30, 2008. The full day meeting
package is available from RMB420+ per person while half
day meeting package is on offer from RMB288+ per person
which includes use of meeting room, morning and/or afternoon
coffee break and a choice of plated lunch. These meeting
packages are subject to terms & conditions and valid
for a minimum of 50 delegates. Tel: (86 898) 8858 8888;
Fax: (86 898) 8858 8588. Email: sanya@hilton.com;
Website: www.hiltonworldresorts.com
 Leave
it up to us! Meeting Concierge Package at Kempinski Hotel
Beijing Lufthansa Center
For just RMB 1398+15% surcharge per person, Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center extends a fabulous package
that includes: Overnight stay in a superior room with
complimentary buffet breakfast | Use of one meeting room
from 8 am to 5pm | Coffee/tea throughout the meeting |
Morning and afternoon coffee breaks with selection of
snacks | One business lunch at Kranzler or Dragon Palace
| Bottled water and mints served during meeting | Standard
meeting stationary | Minimum of 10 persons. Valid July
1st until December 31st 2008. For enquires, please call
Mr Schuster Andreas, Conferences & Events Manager
at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4180 or e-mail: andreas.schuster@kempinski.com
 Marco
Polo Shenzhen Summer Club Promotion
RMB1000++ for Single Room, includes: Free access to Continental
Club Floor, providing: Complimentary Breakfast (6:30am–10:30)
& Cocktails (5:30pm–8:30pm) | Complimentary
use of Boardroom | Complimentary pressing for 2 pieces
per day | 30% discount of Laundry service | Complimentary
use of Broadband Internet in room & Wi-Fi in Public
Areas | Free use ofFitness Center facilities. Add RMB150
for upgrade to Deluxe Suite. Valid till 31st August 2008.
Regular Floor rates starts from RMB968++, includes: Complimentary
American breakfast | Free Broadband access | Free local
calls | Guaranteed late check-out until 4pm | 500 Mileage
point from airline partners. Valid till 31st August 2008.
Tel: (86 755) 8298-9888; Fax: (86 755) 3322-7777; Email:
shenzhen@marcopolohotels.com;
Website: www.marcopolohotels.com
 Pullman
Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
Located in Yalong Bay, Sanya, with 78 pool view guest
rooms and 115 unique resort villas. A great opportunity
to experience our villas with a special offer until 30
September, 2008. For only RMB 1,899 nett per night - including
buffet breakfast for two and 15% service charge (Minimum
2 nights stay), you will be able to enjoy our 150 sqm
Superior Villa with your own private swimming pool. Find
out more surprises we have for bookings made 5 days in
advance. Please contact, Tel: (86 898) 8858 5123, Fax:
(86 898) 8858 5121, E-mail: rsvn@pullman-sanya-resort.com
 "Summer
Vacation" Deal at Shangri-la Hotel, Dalian
For a limited time, take advantage of exceptional savings
on our "Summer Vacation" Deal available from
01 August to 31 August 2008. Superior Room: RMB 1,200*
per room per night; Deluxe Room: RMB 1,400* per room per
night. Above room rates are: Subject to 15%surcharge |
Include daily breakfast at i Cafe & one draft beer
at F2 | Double occupancy at additional charge of RMB 100
per night. For more information, please click
here. Add: 66 Renmin Road, Dalian 116001, China. Tel:
(86 411) 8252 5000; Fax: (86 411) 8252 5050; E-mail: slda@shangri-la.com;
Website: www.shangri-la.com
Summer
Getaway - Rejuvenation Package @ Sanya Marriott Resort
& Spa
Pamper your body with one of Quan's authentic spa
treatments. Refresh your mind with a specially prepared
beachside yoga session, and tantalize your taste buds
with uniquely prepared healthy, lifestyle cuisine. At
Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa, we help you look for
the "Source of Your Rejuvenation". Rejuvenation
Package starts from 3,988 RMB / 2 nights includes: * Round
trip airport transfers. * Luxurious accommodation. * Daily
breakfast for two. * Your choice of one of three spa treatment
for two. * Complimentary beachside Yoga session. * Free
use of tandem bike for one hour and more...* Valid until
October 31, 2008, terms and conditions apply. Book now:
(0898) 8856 1133 or book online: www.sanyamarriottresort.com
 Weekend
Getaway
Pamper yourself and someone special with a relaxing and
cozy weekend getaway at Sheraton. You can choose our Superior
room at RMB1188+15% service charge or Deluxe room at RMB1388+15%
service charge (all rates are on per room per night basis).
Package includes daily buffet breakfast for two on arrival,
and complimentary access to gym and pool. Available on
Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Valid till August
31, 2008. For more information, please call (86-755) 8383
8888.
 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
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 Dining Out |
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Moon, Tasty Cakes!
It's
time of the year again, to usher in the Mid-Autumn Festival!
What better way to celebrate this iconic festival with your
loved ones, or as perfect gifts for your customers than
to enjoy our famous Dynasty Moon Cakes with them! Individually
wrapped and boxed in very distinct gift-boxes with presentable
new flavors ranging from the Dynasty Deluxe, Dynasty Classic
and Dynasty Three Treasures, the Dynasty Moon Cakes are
the perfect gifts for all. For a truly authentic Mid-autumn
festival experience, make your way to Renaissance Yangtze
Shanghai Hotel from July 28 to September 14. For enquires,
please dial: (8621) 6275 0000 ext. 2282.
 New
Wine at Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel
As a sanctuary in the midst of the dynamic Pudong business
environment, our hotel delights travelers by thoughtfully
delivering seamless service in a contemporary Western setting
with classical Shanghainese flair. Sample our selection
of great wines from Australia, Italy and Spain. Try it by
the glass, you won't be disappointed. Lobby Lounge &
Shanghai Bar, 1st Floor, Renaissance Brasserie, 2nd Floor,
August 1-31, 2008. For reservations: (8621) 3871 4888.
 Hotel
on Fire!
Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park introduces its Sizzling
Summer Barbecue featuring Thai Style Char Grilled Chicken,
Blackened Pork Ribs, Continental Sausage and Minute Sirloin
Steak with Marinated Vegetable Kebab and Jacket Fries. Served
with a selection of Mediterranean style breads for just
RMB68* per platter/person or RMB98* per platter/person inclusive
of 1 draft beer, soft drink or fruit juice and your choice
of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Mango ice cream. Level
1 Pool Terrace 18:00 - 21:00 Available each evening from
14th July–31st August 2008 For reservations, please
call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009 *Price is subject to 15%
surcharge.
 Celebrate
Mid-Autumn Festival at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Choose from two beautifully designed box sets ideal for
family or business celebrations - the four-piece "Mid-Autumn
Splendor" boxed set (RMB258) and the six-piece "Mid-Autumn
Moonlight" boxed set (RMB228). Each set includes a
24k gold-plated gilded chop treasure symbolizing the Chinese
'Year of the Rat'. Moon cake vouchers will be on sale from
July 21 to September 14, 2008 at the 360 gourmet shop located
on the ground floor lobby of Marriott Executive Apartments,
next to the entrance of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. To place
orders please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6436.
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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
Visit
Shihu Lake On Your Next Romantic Travels
Shihu Lake lies 10 kilometers southwest of Suzhou. A branch
of the famous Taihu lake, it is famous for its beautiful
moonlight. The best view appears in full moon night, when
water waves softly mirrors the moon shine at an ancient-
styled stone bridge. With everything dressed silver, a
taste of traditional China is prevailing, attracting visitors
who wish to find the oriental mystery. More info about
making travel arrangements, pls dial (8621) 5175 1999
Xikou:
Escape To Cool nature
Burnt by unbearable urban summer heat? An escape into
cool nature can be successfully achieved after a three-hour-drive
southward from Shanghai, through the newly-built Hangzhou
Bay Bridge over the sea, towards the district of Xikou,
a magnificent landscape 20km southwest to the city of
Ningbo. Part of the hilly religion at lower reaches of
Yangtze Delta, it is embraced by a group of plant-covered
hills, interwoven with clear creeks and chanting waterfalls.
Such a beauty is further polished by historical remains
like the old temple named Xuedou, and, the most famous
of all, former residence of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and his
son, Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo. More info, pls dial (86) 400
888 5166
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Health & Fitness |
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 Body & Soul Yoga
Body & Soul Yoga is one of the best international Yoga
clubs in Shanghai downtown. 3 minutes to Plaza 66, 5 minutes
to Portman by walking. 8 classrooms including hot yoga room,
located in nearly 100 years old house(Laoyangfang), 3.6
meters high classrooms surrounded by green, nearly 1000
square meters. All international experienced yoga teachers,
English speaking class only, Body & Soul Yoga offers
Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyanga, hot yoga, Power Yoga, Flow, etc.
9 classes from 7:30am till 9:20pm Monday till Sunday. Join
now, you can enjoy special price! This is also a nice place
to make friends. (8621) 3218 0009, www.bodynsoulyoga.com,
service@bodynsoulyoga.com
Shanti
Yoga Center
Shanti Yoga Center brings experienced international and
local teachers together to teach you all your favourite
styles in a peaceful, spacious environment. Personal, professional
and equipped with the best facilities, come in and visit
Shanti Yoga Center - Shanghai's home of yoga. For all you
beginners out there, your first yoga lesson is free! For
all inquiries, pls call (8621) 6281 6289
Mega
Fitness
Megafit believes that getting fitness is more than simply
an entertainment or leisure. We aim to nurture a healthy
living habit, so as to improve the life quality and pursue
wellness in both psychologically and physically. We will
provide top quality equipment, with international standard
of management, plus professional courses under our qualified
teams with enthusiasm. TEL (8621) 5383 6633
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 Relocations |
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King's
Mover International Provide Moving Management
King's Mover International provides household goods &
personal effects 'door-to-door' moving management throughout
the world. With over 15 years in worldwide moving industry,
KMI professionals carrying with knowledge, experience,
loyalty and service minding, provide the best to customer
needs through streamlined price and operational procedures
maintaining a diligent and effective monitoring and quality
control system. TEL (8621) 6575 6707
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 Jobs |
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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.
Exciting
Career in an Mac/Apple Environment!
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) an international IB school
with 1500 foreign students and leading-edge Mac/Apple technology
is seeking a Server & Client Manager who is experienced
in managing Mac OS X Server/Client and has knowledge of
Unix shell scripts, Apple script, PHP, Perl, Phython, HTML,
Javascript, CSS, NetRestore, ASR, DeployStudio, etc. Visit
<www.wab.edu> for
the job description. Email your CV and cover letter to the
HR Manager at <Lng@wab.edu>
or call (8610) 8456 4155 Ext. 1062 for more information.
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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
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
Design
Republic Stands For A New Birth Of Life And Style
Design Republic seek to explore the relationship between
people and the simple objects they use in life - a plate,
a teacup, a chair; it is here where we discover the beauty
of everyday life. We cross traditional boundaries to merge
old and new, traditional and modern, opulent and austere,
to ultimately create a dynamic platform of design. Design
Republic will also collaborate with many designers both
foreign and local to create products that will explore a
new modern Chinese aesthetic. TEL (8621) 6329 3123
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
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 Biz Exhibitions
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Shanghai Commercial Real Estate Show
August 7-10, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Shanghai
Manufacturing Technology & Material Show
August 13-16, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
Greek
Art Group Exhibition
July 12-August 31, Greek Art TEL (8621) 6380 4150
Cao
Yilin Solo Exhibition
On the way to Cao Yilin's new research-the ancient paintings,
she chooses the mixed material to reveal her ideas. When
she sees the history of ancient people that attached the
canvas, afflatus coming to her heart, so she wants to exhibit
not only the painting art, but also the Chinese traditional
civilization and wisdom.
July 18-August 6, Shang Gallery TEL (8621) 6381 5758
Andy
Warhol's Solo Exhibition
Andy Warhol was an American artist who made major contributions
to the Pop Art movement. Beginning with a successful career
in magazine illustration and advertising, Warhol would become
internationally famous for his work as a painter, filmmaker,
record producer, and author.
August 3-31, Shanghai Sculpture Space TEL (8621) 6280 5629
New
Shanghai Living - Hu Yang Solo Exhibition
The featured photographs take on an anthropological and
sociological approach that attempts to describe the dramatic
changes of domestic living that occurred following the process
of modernization and the Open Door policy.
July 26-August 31, ShanhART Gallery TEL (8621) 6359 3923
European
Art
The exhibition shows about 100 pieces cover classical, romantic,
realistic and impressionist styles from the early 10th century
to the early 20th century in Western Europe.
Through August 25, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2928
Qiu
Zhijie: Ataraxic Of Zhuang Zi - A Suicidology of The Nanjing
Yangtze River Bridge
With the presentation of various historical documents and
installation works, the exhibition will show the measures
and psychological interventions Qiu Zhijie and other suicide
-prevention volunteers have taken to help those who want
to commit suicide on Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge.
July 8-August 24, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 5033 9801 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Basketball International Challenge
Date: August 3, 2008 Sunday 3:00pm
Team: Russian Men's National Team VS USA Men's National
Team
Date: August 5, 2008 Tuesday 8:00pm
Team: Australia Men's National Team VS USA Men's National
Team
Venue: Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Price: RMB3000 (Courtside), RMB2000 (Box), RMB150-1200 (Stands)
Booking Hotline: (8621) 6217 2426, 6217 3055
Sky
Tango
Tickets selling for 60-200rmb.
August 8, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Performance Hall
TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Oriental
Citizen Concert - Wonderful Rhythm
Tickets selling for 30-80rmb.
August 9, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL
(8621) 6854 1234
Drama:
Hair Salon
Tickets selling for 120rmb.
August 9-24, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Studio D6 TEL
(8621) 6473 4567
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Jazz Concert Series - Coco Zhao, Heidi Krenn & Menage
A Trois
The jazz concert features two vocalists Coco Zhao and Heidi
Krenn. With the playful Menage A Trois which includes Steve
Sweeting on Piano, Tinho Pereria on bass, and Ronnie Williams
on drums. This is often where these two singers and musicians
shine, because one never knows what spontaneous gems will
emerge. And in the end, that is at the heart of the most
exciting jazz.
Tickets selling for 100-200rmb.
August 10, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Performance Hall
TEL (8621) 6854 1234
Peking
Opera "Qin Xianglian"
Tickets selling for 30-150rmb.
August 10, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075 |
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August 4, 2008
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Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of
Salsa. Live Latin band, 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 TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Ladies
Night
Zapata's introduces its Second Ladies night, complementing
Zapata's extremely popular Wednesday ladies night. 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
New
Industry Night at Mint
New Industry night is coming again. People work hard and
party hard. Open bar from 9:00pm, RMB100 flow free.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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Spin City
Spin City offers a mix-up of tunes every Tuesday such as
Hip-Hop/Trip-Hop, Dub, Experimental Electro & Delicate
House. You can enjoy buy 1 get 1 free cocktail and free
entry.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Ladies
Night Pole Dancing
Join Shanghai's elite pole dancers for a night of performance
and instruction for all to enjoy. Ladies drink free from
8:00pm to 1:00am.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Summer
Promotions At O Cafe
This summer, come to O Cafe to enjoy international buffet
lunch featuring a mix of western & Asian food. RMB98*
per adult, with an additional RMB18* to get one glass of
ice tea or ice coffee.
O Cafe TEL (8621) 6208 5888 ext. 71208
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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Addicted Wednesday
BonBon's original free-flow openbar with DJ Trix banging
the electro. Some of the world's most respected DJs have
left their mark on Addicted nights and the mayhem continues
this month. Whether it's electro, trance, techno, or straight
up jacking house, the international guest DJs and the entire
resident Addicted crew rock your world on Wednesday nights.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Yellow
Yellow is LOgO's new Wednesday party. DJ Ben Huang will
spin different kinds of music like electro-downbeat, funky
minimal and groove. Free drink and heap drinks.
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