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International EMBA Program
A Fully Accredited AACSB MBA Degree in 14 months.
One of the top-selected Universities by Fortune 500 recruiters.
A unique learning and networking environment with Senior
Executives and High Embassy officials from 10 different
Nationalities or more. Info Session: Monday, September
5. Join the September intake now! Call 010-8526-2528
for personal meetings or email emba@rutgers.cn
 Bill
Clinton to attend World Celebrity Golf 2005 - Sept 10-11
World Celebrity Golf 2005 features Former President
Bill Clinton as Gala Dinner keynote speaker and Honored
Participant at Celebrity Golf Tournament. Proceeds from
Gala Dinner auction and tournament ticket sales go to
local Chinese charities. Tickets: www.emma.cn
or (8610) 6553-5699. Event information: www.wcgchina.net
or (8610) 6581-3818.
 Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Beijing with ChopSchticks presented by Continental
Airlines and The Comedy Tour!
Laughs a-plenty hit the Northern Capital yet
again with ChopSchticks presented by Continental Airlines
and The Comedy Tour on Saturday September 17th at 7:30pm
at RBL's Ice House in Wang Fu Jing on 53 Xipei Lou, Dong'anmen
Jie (venue tel: 6522 1389). This venue for ChopSchticks
is an *awesome* Blues Bar called the Ice House inside
of RBL (Restaurant, Bar, Lounge), don't miss it! World-class,
hilarious stand-up comedian Tom Shillue www.TomShillue.com
headlines with opener John Bush.Tom is an accomplished
New York-based comedian who the New York Times calls "Inspired"
and The New York Post says is "Brilliant"! John
Bush is a real crowd pleaser from Minneapolis with appearances
around the world including HBO, Comedy Central and Late
Night with Conan O'Brien. Tickets are 250RMB at the door
and 220RMB in advance up to Sept 15th. To order now call
or SMS 1370 121 0489 or email Tickets@TheComedyTour.com
or http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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Opening Rate
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen, the first international
5-star hotel in Xiamen was opened in July. The
hotel Standing 29 storeys tall, features 393 luxurious
guest rooms and suites, 6 signature suites including
the Presidential Suite and 10 Sofitel Club floors.
There have a series of promotion during the opening,
Superior room from RMB 698: Includes one breakfast
| Includes service charge and tax, but subject
4% Xiamen Special Tax | Valid till 30 September
2005 (not applicable from September 6-12, 2005)
| Subject to room availability | Can use out-door
swimming pool and Gym. For reservations or more
information, please call (0592) 507 8888-1880/1881/1882
or reservation@sofitelxiamen.com
 Happy
September Package
Superior scenic view room for only RMB
750/night,minimum stay for two nights: Maximum
two daily breakfast per room | Free One piece
Laundry daily | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy
one get one free" for using Bicycle | Free
pick up from Sanya airport (one way) | 20% discount
for the consumption at KTV beverage | 50% discount
for Laundry | 15% discount for the miniature drink
in the guest room Mini Bar | 20% discount for
the BBQ Dinner by the poolside | 20% discount
for Aromatherapy at SPA. Valid Date: 01 Sep To
30 Sep, 05. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103
for detail. China Toll Free Reservation No. 800
830 6368. Toll Free hand phone Reservation No.
400 884 0888. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya
Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes
ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage,
and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast
for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night
(Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat).
* Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject
to availability. * Advance reservation for spa
treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night
on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension
stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two
only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation
and information, please contact Reservation Dept.
at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel is launching a Weekend Golf Package
at RMB2,388
You can enjoy the great deal of advantages
as: Two night accommodation on deluxe room category(from
Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet breakfast at
Garden Cafe | One day golf (9-hole golf, inclusive
of green fee only) | RMB300.00 allowance at hotel
per stay (for all comsumptions) | 20% off on massage
| 20% off on all all F&B outlets | 20% off
on Presidential Club | Free use of swimming pool,
gym and sauna. Reservations: (8610) 6800 1786.
 A
Room With A Sea View
Deluxe Seaview Room at USD 168/room/night.
Magnificent views of the deep blue ocean from
your balcony! Unforgettable ocean getaway is our
promise to you! 58sq. meters of comfort and luxury
at the Sheraton Sanya Resort. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.com
 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!
 Heavenly
Weekend Sleep-In
Get away from it all... right here in
the heart of the city, with a weekend at The Westin
Shanghai! Deluxe Room: RMB 1188+15% service charge
per night with 2 breakfast. Terms & Conditions:
Offer is exclusively for Mainland Chinese ID card
holders; For Friday and Saturday nights only and
is valid with immediate effect until further notice
and restricted to FIT travelers only; Offer is
subject to availability and can be changed without
prior notice. For more information, please contact
Reservation department. Tel: (021) 6335 1888 ext
7519, Fax: (021) 6335 2772, Email: rsvns-shanghai@westin.com.
Please quote rate code: SLEEPIN
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Retreats in a Buddhist Temple
Do Yoga in a 500 year-old buddhist temple.
Escape the city and experience tranquil temple
life with excellent Astanga Yoga instructor Sarem
from Vienna. details at www.mountainyoga.cn
or call Gyan Giri at 13901021322
Simulation
Golf At Presidential Plaza
You don't have to leave the hotel to
improve your golf stroke. Located on the second
floor of the hotel is the Golf Simulation Center
featuring some of the world's most famous golf
courses. You can play one of these courses for
45 minutes for only RMB220. Arrangements can be
made through the Hotel's Fitness and Recreation
Center at 5858 5588 ext. 8505. Opening hours:
6:30am to 11:30pm. Contact: (8610) 5858 5588 ext.8505.
 BODYWORKS
- Embrace Your Health With Skipping Rope
Rope skipping consumes about 1000 calories
of fat per hour. It can help your heart rate keep
the same level as that in jogging, but exempt
you from the trouble of leg ache or ankle arthrosis
ache as brought by jogging. Besides, rope skipping
will enhance your body's flexibility and keep-in-balance
capacity and make your leg and hip muscles much
stronger. Hotline: 6430 2008 ext. Membership Department
or click
here for more info.
My
Dentist
As our name "My Dentist" tells
you, we are working to be your special dentist.
If you have any dental demands, be it regular
dental check-up or fillings, tooth re-construction
or anything else, let us know! A reservation to
meet a dentist costs RMB100, with a 30% surcharge
for treatment. We only accept a few reservations
each day to ensure you have the best and most
considerate service. TEL (8610) 6174 4230 Address:
9-102, #18, No. 1 Qu, Tiantongyuan, Changping
District.
Beijing
Modern Women's Hospital
Conveniently located at the Dongsi North
Street of downtown Beijing, Beijing Modern Women's
Hospital is a professional medical institution
that mainly serves female clients. Our hospital
features modern and stylish decoration, a team
of certified medical experts and advanced medical
facilities. We specialize in plastic surgery,
gynaecology, and other feminine medical care.
We promise health and beauty for everyone who
chooses us. TEL (8610) 960 96066 Fax (8610) 8403
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Dining Out |
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Varieties in 2005 at Presidential Plaza
The
Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing specially prepared
a variety of mooncake specialties to compliment
your celebration during this mid-autumn festival.
8 Pieces of White Lotus Seed with Egg Yolk and Red
Lotus Seed with Egg Yolk selling at RMB 85. 6 Pieces
of Flaky Crust with Five kinds of flavors at RMB
125. Mooncake Hamper with 8 Pieces of four kinds
of flavor at RMB 285. What's more, you can even
have your company logo printed on the boxes for
any bulk order! Order Hotline: (8610) 5858 5588
ext. 8690
 The
Seasons Cafe Grilled Specialties
Angus
Steaks And Summer Salads. Every Wednesday Night
at Seasons in August/September Enjoy the mouthwatering
flavors of Australian Chilled Angus at Seasons.
Complement your grilled Angus such as rib eye, fillet,
prime rib or entrecote Steak with our delicious
summer salads from the buffet. Prices start at Rmb
240 + 15% surcharge per person. Open daily: 6:00
am to 11:30 pm. For reservations please call Ms.
Mary Ma at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.
 A
Fun Ti Melon and Fruit Festival 2005
In the scorching August, come to A Fun
Ti Hometown Music Restaurant and join our Melon
and Fruit Festival. Time: 6pm till late, August
1 - September 30; What's on Offer: package dish
and singly prepared; Menus: Hami Melon, Pear, Grape,
Megranate, Apricot and various fresh juices; Buyers
of Package Food: Order any package food on offer,
have unlimited Xinjiang fruit for free; Buyers of
Singly Prepared Food: Pay RMB20/person for unlimited
fruit; Note: Please bring your name card for our
lucky draw and interactive games. Reservation Hotline:
(8610) 6527 2288 or 6525 1071.
 Keeping
purity - French restaurant "Le Rendez - vous"
"Le Rendez - vous" was set up
by taking the concept of pure "Brasserie"
- the symbol of French lifestyle. The slogan of
"Le Rendez - vous" is "experience
French family food and caring." Every Friday
night, here is "Blue Jazz night". The
second Thursday of every mth, here is "French
night". Everybody is welcome. Add: Gong Ti
Bei Lu, nearby Sanlitun, opposite Zhao Long hotel.
Tel: (8610) 6462 9110. For more info, pls click
here.
 The
2nd Oktoberfest @ Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou
Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
will hold its 2nd Oktoberfest from 21 to 25 September
2005 in the Marquee in front of the Hotel. Start
from 6pm every evening, guests will enjoy every
minute of five nights of fun-filled activities at
the Oktoberfest in its traditional colorful decoration,
Bavarian performances with fancy instrument, chicken
dance, exciting games and lucky draws...RMB228 nett
per person including wide selection of sumptuous
traditional German and Chinese buffet, free flow
of beer, soft drinks and mineral water. For reservations
and inquiries, please contact (8610) 8498 2288 ext.
7376. Group reservation is welcomed.
 Sept,
a Full Month Trip to Enjoy the West-Cheese World
and the East-Seasonal Hairy Crab and Seafood!
Sampan restaurant will provide you with
the seasonal Hairy Crabs during the whole Sept,
come and enjoy this traditional gourmet! Atrium
cafe will bring the glorious Cheese from Sept. 1st
to 30th. There is a countless reason to say cheese!
Raisin Cheese Milk Brioche. Inverse Mascarpone-Apricot
Danish. Strawberry Cheese Cake Mousse. Chocolate
Chip Cheese Cake. Blueberry Cheese Cake. Cream Cheese
Napoleon Slice. Mini Cassis Cheese Mouse. Glorious!
For restaurant reservations, please call (8610)
6515 8855 extension 2122, 2155.
 The
Spring Garden, Mid-Autumn Brazilian Barbeque - September
18
Lunch - RMB120 + 15% including soft drinks
and beer; Dinner - RMB138 + 15% including soft drinks,
beer, a glass of house wine and Live Latino Band.
Thinking about where to celebrate your Mid-Autumn
Festival? The Spring Garden of Holiday Inn Lido
Hotel is the best choice for you and your loved
ones where you can experience east meet west - Brazilian
BBQ with moon cakes! You can gaze the moon while
enjoying the best Brazilian Barbeque with live Latino
band in town! For reservations, please call (8610)
6437 6688 extension 1971.
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 The
Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air
Canada will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record
time, saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule
of four flights a week, you'll definitely find one
that's right for you. And if you're headed to Western
Canada, we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver.
On board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking
crew, Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment.
For the ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive
First® service offers you gourmet
meals, fine wines, and plenty of legroom. Call your
travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468
2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to our direct
flight to Toronto via Vancouver.
 Fly
To Davao From China and Find Tranquility
Lying in the shadow of Mt. Apo, the country's
highest peak, Davao is a melting pot of different
cultures. Its landmarks reflect this amazing variety:
a Muslim mosque, a Catholic cathedral, and a Filipino-Japanese
memorial can be found within meters of each other.
The wilderness around Mt. Apo abounds with hot springs,
boling mudpots and waterfalls. Rare flora and fauna
like the Waling-waling orchid and the Philippine
eagle find their residence in this fascinating city.
Prices start at CNY2,750. For more information please
contact Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621)
6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website
www.philippineairlines.com
 Need
Airline Tickets From US To China?
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go
To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China,
the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We offer
the best priced tickets on Air China, and on most
other carriers. Located a block from New York's
Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can
ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine
in the US at 646-552-2331, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868.
Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
What
A Super Cool Deal For Such A Hot Summer
Phuket 4 days/3 nights from RMB 1988;
Bangkok 4 days/3 nights from RMB 2066; Bankgkok&
Phuket7 days/6 nights from RMB 2399...and a lot
more... Please call BJS Holiday: city (8610) 5166
7711 , Shunyi (8610) 8046 3198/99. E-mail: travel@bjs.com.cn
Beijing
BONA Travel Service
Beijing - West Coast Return: RMB4600.00;
Beijing - Hongkong Return: RMB2600.00; Beijing -
Singpore Return: RMB2000.00; Beijing - Tokyo Return:
RMB2000.00. TEL: (8610) 6504 4079 /8671 3792 /8671
3793. E-mail: cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
Beijing
Easy Travel Lido office GRAND OPENING!
What we offer is more than just a trip.
We offer an experience. This is your last chance
to book the wonderful trip to Thailand for your
October holiday. We still have seats available.
First come, first severed. Please contact us about
our special discount on your first booking ASAP!
Tel: (8610) 5126 7266 (4 lines), email:rsvn@easytravel.cn
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and
restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com for
more info and check back each week to see if you are pictured
here!
If
You Are Above, You Have Just Won
Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Small group class 3-5 people; Courses
for all levels; Flexible schedules; Experienced
teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient location;
Competitive prices. For more information please
call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or
mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
Secondary Department
The British School of Beijing will open
its secondary department next academic year, offering
the English National curriculum to students up
to the age of 14. The school is part of King¹s
Group, and as such a wholly British owned and
managed institution, focusing on high academic
standards and levels of spoken and written English
in classrooms. All teachers are British qualified
with experience, and academic resources meet UK
standards. Class sizes average 15-20 students.
The school is located in the embassy district
of Beijing. For more information contact info@britishschool.org.cn
or (8610) 8532-3088.
Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Get your MBA in Beijing from US based
Rutgers University in a multicultural environment
with executives/diplomats from 10 different countries
or more. Next Beijing Info Session: September
5. To learn more about Rutgers EMBA in China,
call 010-8526-2528 Ext. 18 or visit www.rutgers.cn
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to Ron Gluckman for the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
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Relocations |
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 CIM
Continental International Moving
Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs
office, CIM Continental International Moving provide
a fully range of moving, storage, record management
and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you
move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762
5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Xinwang
Home Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving services in
Beijing, we boast a group of young and qualified staff
who have undergone strict and systematic training in
packaging, loading and unloading and will make you feel
assured about the safety of your furniture. Starting
price: RMB150 for individual clients; RMB160 for businesses.
RMB120 for separate piano moving. Hotline: (8610) 6298
6454
Relocation
Experts: Tianzheng Relocation Service
We have trucks of different capacities to
meet your furniture size and quantity. We have many
branches laid out across the city for you to choose
from the most convenient one to save cost for yourself.
Different sizes of cardboard boxes are available free
of charge. We move from lane to lane, from city to country.
RMB150 starting price for home moving. RMB180 starting
price for piano moving. For details or reservation please
call our toll-free phone at 800 810 1167
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Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect
home in Beijing. No matter your budget, we can aid
you in finding a home near some of Beijing's cleanest
and spacious living areas. To see a listing of some
of our suggested properties, click
here! And please contact us at: Ms Angela Shew,
DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275 (Direct
line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Great
Job Opportunities At ACE Education Group
ACE Education Management Co. Ltd., in
co-operation with the Northern Consortium UK, is
the leading provider of pre-university preparatory
programmes delivered in China for students intending
to study at undergraduate or master's level in the
UK. The Company is inviting applications for three
urgent Lecturing posts: Maths & Physics, English
for Academic purpose and Business to start as soon
as possible. For application form, criteria and
details of how to apply, please visit the Company's
website at http://www.ace-edu.com/join.asp
Job
Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing is looking for
a full-time "PA to Director of Visa Operations,
China". For more details, please look up at
the Embassy web page: www.uk.cn
New
Positions Available at ISB
Check for new positions available at the
International School of Beijing! Listings available
at our website: www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html.
Check us out!
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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
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
For
Sale by Tender
Franks Place, a Beijing Institutuion.
The oldest bar in Beijing is up for sale - on offer
is the Name and Goodwill, the Business License and
the Hardware. Your chance to enter the Beijing F
and B scene with an established brand, a joint venture
(convertible to a WFOE) and a good deal of the things
you need to start. Find a new location and you are
in business. For further information email franksforsale@hotmail.com
or call Roger Dutton 13901026937.
We
Do Your Housework!
A professional home service provider in Beijing,
we have a team of experienced teachers who know
well about housework management to train our Ayis
to take good care of your home and family. We offer
different service options for you. RMB650 starting
price for general housework; RMB700 starting price
for child caring and elder tending. RMB1600-2000
for taking care of new mother and their baby. When
you need help regarding the above, call Beijing
Haoyingtong Home Service at (8610) 8235 7819 Fax
(8610) 8235 8699
Tianyi
Huijia Translation
As one of the largest translation services in China
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