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Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Shanghai with ChopSchticks Presented by The
Comedy Tour!
Big Laugs are back in the 'Hai with ChopSchticks
presented by the Comedy Tour on Thu/Fri April 13th/14th
at 8:00pm at the Third Degree Music Lounge at 3 on the
Bund. This month we have a really funny married couple
performing stand-up. The show features Kerri Louise Cotter
www.kerrilouise.com
who's been on NBC's Last Comic Standing and Tom Cotter
www.tomcotter.com
who's been on Jay Leno and in the HBO Comedy Festival.
Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance up
to April 11th. To get tickets now: Call Sherpas hotline
at 6209 6209 or email Shanghai@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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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!
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Where
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!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon on Wednesday
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Funny Pics |
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to Phil Kennedy 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!".
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Antique Furniture |
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Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Multi-drawer cabinets date back centuries, and were originally
used to catalog artifacts such as seashells and dry flowers.
These mahogany cabinets appear to be perfect for your living
room where can be very useful for sto CDs or maybe it will
look even better in the kitchen for keeping different spices
and herbs.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/ |
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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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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
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
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
"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
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Dining Out |
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Sets at Nadaman
Nadaman offers guests a taste of the finest in Japanese
culinary art, served in a contemporary Japanese
setting. The traditional Japanese Kaiseki-ryouri
is Nadaman's signature set menu, and reflects the
best of seasonal produce and fresh ingredients,
artistically presented, both in food content as
well in the choice of unique table top designs.
You can now savour this unique cuisine at a great
price of RMB 630++ per set. Level 2, Tower 2, Pudong
Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu. Pudong. For reservations,
please contact (8621) 6882 8888 ext 260.
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.
Easter
Play at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has sensational brunches
on offer on Easter Sunday (April 16). The 360 Degree
Bubbly Sunday brunch at Marriott Cafe (38F) is available
at RMB418* per adult with free flow of Champagne.
JW's California Grill (40F) Sunday brunch is available
at RMB458* with free flow of Moet & Chandon
Rose, Californian Wines, Martinis and more. Children
can join the exciting Easter Egg painting exercise
and Easter Egg Hunt from 1:00 pm on the 5th floor,
JW's 8 Foyer. From April 10 to 16, Executive Pastry
Chef Manfred prepares special Easter goodies, prices
range from RMB20 to RMB250 net. For reservations
call (8621) 5359 4969.
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Travel Information |
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American
Airlines is now flying direct from Shanghai to Chicago
American Airlines is proud to announce that we are now
flying daily nonstop from Shanghai Pudong to Chicago
O'Hare. 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.
Liuxijing
River Floating Festival
Spring has
come, and it is time for the annual floating festival
season of Liuxijiang River. Liuxijiang River, located
in the Lin'an area of Hangzhou, is renowned as "the
most beautiful women's river"--every year there
are thousands of people who come here to join the floating
festival. Rafting on the the river, you will see those
amazing views by the two sides of the river. The festival
will last until May 28, so if you are interested in
it, you can contact us and we'll offer you detailed
information about it. Liuxijiang Scenic Spot, TEL (86571)
6373 4488 / 6361 2128.
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Education |
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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
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Health & Fitness |
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| Dragonfly
promotions
Dragonfly Hongmei Promotion - Any customer presenting
receipt(s) totalling more than RMB 450 from our
Hongmei shop may enjoy a RMB 50 discount off your
purchase at any other shop. tel: (8621) 6242 4328.
Dragonfly Changyi, Lianyang and Jing An continue
their Early Bird special this month - anyone completing
their massage services before 5:00 pm will enjoy
a 50% discount on their total massage bill (cash
or credit only). Dragonfly Changyi: (8621) 5878
4755 Dragonfly Liangyang: (8621) 5833 7549 Dragonfly
Jingan: (8621) 6327 1193. For more information
please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn
Anli Fitness
We offer fitness treatments which base on Chinese
Medicine and modern technology. No need bant,
no pain, no side effect, we'll help you to lose
your weight easily. Whole body treatment: RMB680/10
times, Partial treatment: 380rmb/10 times, Facial
treatment: RMB680/10 times. Anli Fitness Service,
Address: Room 1201, Site B, 1398 Lujiabang Road,
TEL (8621) 6312 6266
Daniel
Training Club
Hot Fitness is a registered China company providing
whole body conditioning and training in the Hong
Qiao area. The Daniel Training Program is a blend
of Western philosophy and Eastern techniques.
The program is comprehensive for your body (not
only strength and endurance, also core, flexibility,
balance and coordination) and mind (concentration,
relaxation and control). The program has been
refined for over 15 years and is uniquely effective
and motivating. More details, pls visit: www.danieltrainingpro.com,
or dial (8621) 6272 3186
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Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving services company, Xishun
Moving Service already has a 9-year history. At present,
we have more than 30 trucks of different types. 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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Search
for Relocation Companies Around China!
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Jobs |
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Australian
Embassy Beijing: Job Vacancy - Visa Officer, LE
6 (Expatriate)
The Australian Embassy, Beijing is seeking expressions
of interest from suitably qualified person to fill
the above position. Detailed information is available
on www.austemb.org.cn
or call the Human Resources Section at the Australian
Embassy on (8610) 5140 4396.
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Services |
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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
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
Maincar
Rental & Service
We are featuring offer car rental service for overseas
guests, including guests from Hong Kong, Macao,
Taiwan, and those domestic and foreign companies
and corporations. We have various kinds of cars
in different classes, in order to satisfy different
customers. We used the advanced management from
overseas, and combined it with China's market, so
that we can guarantee to offer professional service
to all of our customers. Contract us, pls dial (8621)
6566 6316 / 6522 6317 during the day time.
New
Cleaning Age
Shanghai Jie Yun Lai Cleaning is a professional
cleaning company to offer different kinds of cleaning
service, including sweeping over the rubbish after
construction and decoration, cleaning carpet and
outside of buildings, protecting the wooden floor
and furniture. We have advanced cleaning machines
and equipments to make the cleaning procedure be
more modern and rapid. What we will do is bring
the cleaning work into a new age. Jie Yun Lai will
be the best choice for your clean life, need service
pls dial (8621) 5435 4194
Yuanyuan
Wedding Service
Marriage is a big event in your life, but usually
the wedding makes the new couple feel very tired.
Now, no need take your time and idea on it, but
only get a good memory for it, Yuanyuan Wedding
service will help you to arrange all the details.
We are featuring to outstand the individuality of
the new couple, to make your wedding be unique.
Also, we can help to reserve your honey month after
the wedding. If you are preparing your wedding,
pls contact us at (8621) 6438 5445. |
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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12+4
Contemporary Experimental Image Screening
April 15, 4F, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art
TEL (8621) 6587 2530
Denise
Sabourin France Solo Show
April 15-22, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
Beyond
the Vision, China National Geographic Photo Exhibition
"Beyond the Vision, China National Geographic
Photo Exhibition" has been a huge success in
Beijing, Guangzhou, and other total seven cities
in China, with more than 300,000 viewers. People,
nature and harmony are the theme of "Beyond
the Vision".
April 15 - May 7, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530
Sylvie
Coevoet - Solo Exhibition
French painter Sylvie Coevoet, who has lived in
Asia for many years, like to add Asian elements
to her paintings. She makes the shading looks like
it has crumbled away with time, giving the works
a semi-abstract, and distinctly attractive worn-out-looking
quality.
April 6 - May 16, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437
0631
Power—Ju
Huiqing's Oil Solo Show
April 6-14, The Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
Right
Here and Ain't Here
Photographs by Chin-San Long and Hong Le | | | |