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 Xianzai Shanghai
Volume 10, issue 13 - March 27 2006
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  Weekly Quiz   Ni Zai Na Li?   Weather Forecast   China News
  China Classifieds   Funny Pics   Antique Furniture   Adopt a Pet
  Dining Out   Hotel Deals   Travel Information   Education
  Health and Fitness   Relocations   Jobs   Services
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Weekly Quiz

Are you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!

1. Which venue of Shanghai will Do Wei perform in this time?
2. How old is the female Australian DJ Disko Pussy?
3. Which DJ will Smirnoff Party feature this time?

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YPHHWhere Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Shanghai. 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:
A China guidebook!
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Weather Forecast
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Lows 6 6 6 9 9 10 10
China News
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Language Learning Packs

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Personal Guide To China

Architecture Project Manager, Designer

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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Steven Wang or the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

Our box is made from thick leather with paintings of Tibetan mystical people and animal characters, or nature motifs of flowers and trees all put in well known Tibetan geometric patterns. This appealing home for postcards, pictures and love letters is the proof that the small, simple gifts can be truly inspired and smart.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Adopt a Pet

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

Hotel Deals

Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms, the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access to International business centers, vibrant shopping venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast, free Broadband Internet access & local calls, happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others. For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800 830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com

Surprise in Easter, don't miss Holiday Inn Resort!
Deluxe Ocean Suite for only RMB 1050/night, weekend RMB 1150/night: Offer one extra bed free | Free using Kids Club for 2 hour | Offer welcome young coconut drink | One Holiday Inn T-shirt | Round way airport transportation by RMB 180. Valid Date: From 13 Apr to 17 Apr, 2006. Please call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Satisfy your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish the essential elements of life and relax in the Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea View Room RMB2100/room/night. 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 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Quality Living Starts from Beijing Landmark Hotel
Beijing Landmark Hotel offers the brand-new Superior Rooms. Each room features broadband Internet access, IDD phone, color TV, a personal safe that makes you feel convenient and easy. Moreover, king-sized bedded Rooms are equipped with glass wall bathrooms. The efficient service is another bonus for your comfortable accommodation. For more information, please visit www.beijinglandmark.com; Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291 / 5292; Fax: (8610)6590 7118; Email:rsvn@beijinglandmark.com

"May Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price; Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club; Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.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

Dining Out

Easter Sunday
Enjoy great Easter celebration with a scrumptious Easter Brunch! Pamper your family and friends at Yi Cafe and indulge in our extensive international seafood fare coupled with all the traditional favorites, including our decadent selection of chocolate goodies at our dessert corner. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on 9 April. RMB388 + 15% surcharge per adult and RMB196 + 15% surcharge per child. Level 2, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu. Pudong. For reservations, please contact (8621) 6882 8888 ext 210.

Taste the New China at Our Newly Opened Shanghai V
A new, innovative, multi-themed restaurant concept that entices diners throught a world of Chinese flavors. Trendy Shanghai Nouveau carries local inspiration while culinary artistry refines Cantonese Creations. Dim Sum and noddle are simple fun for the tongue, while our Sushi counter delivers savory nourishment for body and soul. Nine elegant private rooms available for special occasions. Open for lunch and dinner. No service charge, and receive an RMB 20 voucher for every RMB 200 you spend. Valid till 28 April, 2006. Shanghai V, 3/F, The Regent Shanghai,1116 Yan An Xi Road. For reservation: (8621) 6115 9988 ext. 8260.

Indian Bites at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From April 1 to 30 inclusive, Indian Chef Devkishan prepares a delectable spread of over 15 Indian favourites on the lunch and dinner buffets at Marriott Cafe. The lunch and dinner buffets are served daily (including the Sunday Brunch at RMB418) from 11:30 am to 2:30 am and 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm; priced at RMB178* / RMB228* respectively, including a glass of soft drink. A two-hour cooking class at the JW's School of Culinary Arts on Saturday April 22 starts from 10:00 am at the 5th floor banquet kitchen and is priced at RMB298 net, inclusive of a Marriott Cafe lunch voucher. For reservations and information please call (8621) 5359 4969.


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Travel Information

Daily Nonstop from Shanghai to Chicago
On April 3, 2006, American Airlines introduces daily nonstop service from Shanghai Pudong to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. This brings a lot of excitement since this will be American's first nonstop between China and America. From Shanghai, you will enjoy the flight on board our 777s, the largest and most comfortable aircraft in our fleet. Once in Chicago, American Airlines, together with American Eagle, offers easy connections to more than 100 destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. If you are not a member of the AAdvantage program, you can register at www.aa.com/aadvantage. For reservations, please contact your travel agent or call American at (8621) 6375 8686.

The Preferred Airline to Northern Europe
Fly to Europe from Shanghai on Scandinavian Airlines before May 31 for only RMB4,800 for a return Economy ticket. All flights offer low-cost wireless Internet and the care, simplicity and attention to detail that goes into everything we do at Scandinavian Airlines. For flight bookings call the Scandinavian Airlines office in Shanghai (021) 5228 5001. Note:The offer is valid for outbound travel between March 20 and May 31, 2006, only for departures on Mondays and Tuesday. The rate is subject to taxes and surcharges.

Go to Chaoshan for Those Plum Blooms
Chaoshan, as one of the three plum woods in south side of Yangtze River area, has more than one-thousand history for planting plum trees. At present, all the plum trees are blooming. If you climb up the hill, and see from the top, the whole hill seems like to be covered with white snow. After lunch, you can enter into the woods, enjoy yourselves among the "white snow". Every Saturday in March, TEL (8621) 6637 8328, or send email to tianyuanjiaqi_hp@hotmail.com



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Education

Rutgers International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The 14-month American Executive MBA program takes place entirely in Shanghai, and is still enrolling for Summer 2006 Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and accreditation standards are identical to our EMBA programs in the US, and all courses are taught by Rutgers US Professors. Schedule a Personal Meeting to learn how Rutgers can assist you in your professional development! Please call us at 021-6217-6067/8711 or email emba_sh@rutgers.cn. To learn more about Rutgers EMBA programs in China, visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba or www.rutgers.cn

Health & Fitness

Saga Taekwondo
Saga Taekwondo is a professional place for taekwondo training. Our trainers are holding the "Black Belt" which is awarded by The World Taekwondo Federation. All of our members can learn those taekwondo actions here, and also taekwondo culture. 100rmb monthly card includes 4 classes, or you can choose 200rmb per month for 8 classes. TEL (8621) 2838 3598

FitnessFirst
Locating in the hottest area of Shanghai, FitnessFirst is, of course, one of the most outstanding gyms. Headquartered in Britain, with about 389 branches all over the world. If you have a member card, you can carry on your fitness program, even if you are on a business trip, as long as there is a FitnessFirst club in your destination. Most of the equipments in Shanghai club are imported from US or Europe. It also offers free drink in resting area. Address: B1 Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Road South.


 

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Relocations

Shanghai Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present, we have more than 30 trucks in different types, and a batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service for different kinds of moving, including packing, box rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay, and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621) 6639 7515


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Jobs

Native English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business. We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

Kids Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking for people who love kids and at the same time are professional and care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress. Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material. Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn

 

Services

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