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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!
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Travel Information |
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 Spectacular
Fares to the U.S. from RMB2,455!
Make that trip you always planned! Take advantage
of Northwest Airlines' exclusive fares to Portland,
Oregon and other U.S. cities from only RMB2,455. Tickets
must be purchased before November 23, 2004 for outbound
travel before November 30, 2004. Return by May 31, 2005
blackout dates apply. For details or to book your flight,
visit nwa.com/cn or
contact the Northwest Reservations office in Beijing
at 10-6505-3503 or in Shanghai at 21-6884-6884. You
can also contact your favorite travel agent for details.
Terms and Conditions apply.
Roundtrip
to Chicago from RMB6,280* by United
Fly Shanghai's only direct nonstop flight to Chicago
from November 1, 2004. From 1st until 30th November
2004, you can fly roundtrip to Chicago from just RMB6,280*.
Plus you'll receive a discount booklet that you can
use at hotels, museums and participating retail stores.
That's not all, Mileage Plus members will also earn
15,000 bonus miles if they travel on First Class, 10,000
on Business Class, and either 5,000 or 2,500 on Economy
on select fares. Registration is required at www.united.com/offer/mpde94.
So book now and enjoy Chicago more with United. For
reservations or more information, call your travel agent,
United on (021)3311-4567. *Terms and Conditions apply.
 Cebu
Shangri-la Swingaround package returns!
Shangri-la's Mactan Island Resort, Philippines' largest
and the most exclusive deluxe resort, gives its guest
the ultimate tropical paradise vacation experince. This
idyllic resort with its beautiful private beach offers
an exciting range of recreation activities and superb
cuisine. Book youself to the super value package tours
to Cebu through Philippine Airlines. Prices start at
CNY3300. For details visit www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)6279 8765 FAX
(021)6279 8762.
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Hotel Deals |
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 A
New Business Experience
The Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is
an international 4-star hotel located in the city
Center, next to Shanghai's main Railway Station,
subway and north-south highway, just 20-minutes
drive from Hongqiao Airport and 40-minutes from
Pudong Int'l Airport. Our new deluxe business
rooms offer a new level of comfort. Introductory
rate RMB 700 (with up to 2 complimentary breakfasts)
plus 15% surcharge. Prior reservation required.
Tel: (86-21) 63538008 Toll-Free No: 8008306368
/ E-mail: hidtsha@public8.sta.net.cn
www.ichotelsgroup.com
 Take
a Well Earned Break at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Admit it - you're dreaming of it now!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all...
you can RELAX - it's all here, at Sheraton Sanya
Resort. Imagine three nights of opulence in oversized
accommodations, beginning each day with none other
than a divine buffet breakfast where everything
you can imagine is on offer, and more. Plus for
something a little different, a jet ski ride for
the young at heart in all of us! All of this will
start and finish with luxurious transfers in a
limousine of course! Upon reservation, please
ask for Rate Plan: BREAK. For Reservations: Phone
(86898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088
Or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com
Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya
For Full Package details please click
here
 Pre-Miss
World Sunny Winter Package
Holiday Inn Yalong Bay is only 5 minutes
away from the official residence of Miss World.
From RMB 606++. Package Rate including: One Superior
Mountain View Room; Plus RMB 100 for Sea view
room; Free airport pick up(One Way); 2 American
Buffet Breakfast; Free Laundry of one piece daily;
Priority Club Enrollment,earn points for PC Benefits;
More... *Terms: Subject to 15% service charge
and RMB 11 government tax per person per night;
Valid Date: 22 Oct, to 30 Dec 2004; Except from
the period of Miss World 12.2-5 and Christmas
12.24-25. Call for details: 0898 - 88565666 -
7103. China Toll-Free Reservation Number: 800
830 6368 or mailto: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Beijing
Rosedale Business Package
428 guest rooms 4-star hotel is fully owned and
managed by Rosedale Hotel Management Limited.
Within 15 minutes drive to China International
Exhibition Center; 20 minutes drive to city center
and Beijing International Airport. We are within
walking distance to Lido Shopping and Entertainment
Center. A full garden view Superior room at USD
85 including one person buffet breakfast, subject
to 15% service charge. Please call our Reservation
Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com
for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com
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Health & Fitness |
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 DDS
Dental Care
DDS Dental Care is a leading dental service
provider to the expatriate community in Shanghai.
Our international teams are drawn from overseas
and trained in Canada, USA, UK and Japan. We offer
the highest quality dental treatments at affordable
prices in friendly manner. Pudong Clinic: B1 POS
Plaza Bldg, 1600 Century Ave. Tel: 021-68760409/68760435.
Puxi Branch: 2F/1 Tao Jiang Rd. Tel: 021-64660928.
Hongqiao Branch: Suite 2/85 JinHui Rd. Tel: 021-64067387.
Emergency Hotline: 13162001688. www.ddsdentalcare.com
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Find Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Jobs |
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Foreign
Language Reviewer Wanted
Looking for native speakers of French,
Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish,
Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian with higher
education and Beijing residency for part time jobs.
First experience in translation a plus. Please send
detailed profiles in English to recruit@365rainbow.com
English
Teachers Wanted At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for
enthusiastic teachers of English. Your students
will be from multinational corporations. Part-time
and full-time positions available immediately. Must
be native English speaker and degree holder. Training
in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email:
hr@berlitz.com.cn
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Classifieds |
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Apartment
in Suzhou for rent!
A public relations professional is offering
an apartment in Suzhou for rental. It's a spacious,
newly-remodeled, two-bedroom unit in a local residential
building within walking distance of the new shopping
district, historical sites and the railway station.
A longer-term tenant is preferrred but will also
consider weekend rentals, or visitors seeking a
reasonable alternative to a hotel when visiting
Suzhou. Please contact Cherry at 1360 194 2474 if
interested.
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Services |
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 NICS
Is Your Shanghai Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and
Server hosting, Structured Cabling, Network Implementation
and Support Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing
and Project Management firm. For further details
call, Shanghai (021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876
or e-mail sales@nics.com.cn
or http://www.nics.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
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Community Announcements |
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 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing & Shanghai. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH
Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights, YPHH Food &
Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings, weekend-outings,
day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes
to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com
Wednesday,
November 3 - YPHH Wine Night at Senses,
6:30pm
From now on YPHH SH also has it's own monthly Wine
Night. We invite you to Senses Wine Lounge to enjoy
3 wines from one region! The entrance fee of RMB
100 per person only includes fingerfood. Reservations
and more info via http://www.yphh.com
UNICEF
Greetings Cards and Seasonal Gifts:
This year UNICEF has an exquisite set
of Greeting cards for 2004/2005 CHRISTMAS and NEW
YEAR. Available items: cards, gift tags, calendars,
stationery, desk & pocket diaries, toys, nesting
blocks, puzzles, candles, ties, back packs. For
catalogs and more information, please contact email:
shanghaicards@hotmail.com.
With each UNICEF item you purchase, you are helping
the needy children in the under-developed areas
in China.
Shanghai
Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes.
Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s.
Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905
Ice-Hockey
Club Shanghai
No icerink yet in Shanghai, as far as we know. But
we shall be
prepared, sign up now. We will arrange trips to
tournaments in Asia. We will play against the Beijing
expat team soon. Contact: Markus Benz at icehockeyshanghai@hotmail.com
Kunshan
Expatriates Club (KEC) has a newly formed
organization in KUNSHAN for English speaking Westerners.
Our purpose is to support the English speaking community
in Kunshan w/ info and social events. Newcomers
are welcome!! Email Janie for info: nostil@att.net
Chicago
China Connection (CCC)
An informal social and business networking
group to promote Chicago-China interests. Open to
all who either live in, have some connection to,
or just have an interest in Chicago. For info contact
chinagmf@uninet.com.cn
Shanghai
Softball League
Currently it has ten teams. Plays a spring and fall
season each year, with games on each Sunday. If
you're interested in joining a team or forming your
own, contact Jim nights between 6:30 and 10pm at
6875 7766 or email him at yelsub@online.sh.cn
Australian
Graduate Alumni Club
Calling all Australian Graduates - no
discrimination whether you studied in Australia's,
South East Asia's or China's campuses. All are welcome.
Write to Sonny Khoong at dreamsun2@yahoo.com
A
group of basketball fans playing every
thursday night from 7-9, in a newly built gym. Call
David Shen at 13816355670 or email to davidshen99@canada.com
for more event details.
China
Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
Nanjing
Volleyball we are seeking players who are
interested in joining together to play on a weekly
basis. For more details, Email: annabel_TXY@hotmail.com
Shanghai Hash House Harriers, runs
every Sunday 3pm in winter, 4pm in summer. Check
the web site shanghaihhh.com for directions to next
hash.
Lifeline
Shanghai - a hotline providing free and
confidential emotional support and information for
the expatriate community. TEL (21)6279 8990.
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Old
Shanghai Ads
Nov 1-30, Unique Hill Studio TEL 7002 1011 1800
Mainly
Fruit 2
Works of Australian artists Ann Oliver.
Thru Nov 5, Studio Rouge TEL 6323 0833
Shanghai
5th Biennale
Thru Nov 27, Shanghai Art Museum. TEL 6327 2829
Coloring
the Light: Windows for a New Century
New stained glass windows of Xujiahui Cathedral
fuse Catholic and Chinese traditions.
Thru Dec 31, Art Scene at the Westin. TEL 6437 0631
Odyssey(s)
2004-Chinese Artists in France
Thru Nov 9, 11am-11pm, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL
6321 5757
MiniWorld
Tiny models of European landmarks.
Thru Dec 11, 9am-8pm, Shanghai Youth Amusement and
Culture Center TEL 6353 5988
Antiques
Display
Thru Nov 10, Tingtao House in Yuyuan Garden TEL
6386 3395
Exhibition
of the Rare Creatures in the Yangtze Delta
Thru March 31, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium TEL 5877
9988
Justify
Oneself
Works by a group of young Yunnan artists.
Thru Nov 10, Elephant Art Loft TEL 6298 7225
Watercolor
Painting
By Shu Yi, the son of the late writer Lao She.
Thru Nov 10 (closed Mondays), Spaceart Centre TEL
6472 0312
Sample
in Cities
Comparison of urban planning in Bejing, Shanghai,
Paris, and Berlin.
Thru Nov 5, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
TEL 6318 4477
Pollutec
China
Nov 3-5, Shanghai International Expo TEL 6275 5800
Shanghai
International Industry Fair
Nov 4-9, Shanghai New International Expo TEL 2890
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Dining Out |
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 Taste
of the Season - Hairy Crabs
Dinner only (Saturday excluded), Hairy
Crabs are in season! Enjoy Hairy Crabs, with our
dinner buffet including free flow of soft drinks,
coffee and tea. RMB 218+15% service charge. The
Stage, Level 1. The Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621)
6335 0577. Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai
200002.
 The
New Wine Bar & Grill
JC Mandarin announces the opening of the
new Wine Bar and Grill serving Tapas in the bar
with main restaurant focusing on the use of fresh
ingredients served with a Mediterranean flare. Monday
- Saturday. Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 17:30 -
22:00, bar closes midnight. 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu,
TEL (8621) 6279 1888.
International
Buffet Lunch or Dinner(11:30am-2:30pm, 6:30pm-10:00pm)
With the bright
glazing, considerate service and sumptuous buffets
& a wild range of a la carte international menus,
a warm welcome to Shanghai's favorite spot - The
Cafe, which is located at the lobby of the Hotel
Equatorial Shanghai. * Buffet Lunch: RMB99+15% /
person, free flow coffee and tea, RMB120+15% / person,
free flow coffee, tea, soft drinks and orange juice.
* Buffet Dinner: RMB150+15% / person, free flow
coffee and tea. RMB188+15% / person, free flow coffee,
tea, soft drinks, orange juice and imported wine.
Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, 65 Yanan Road West, Shanghai
200040. Reservations: (86-21) 6248 1688, More info
at www.equatorial.com
 Renaissance
Cafe - Make Sundays Special
The Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel
presents a mouth-watering Sunday Brunch at the Renaissance
Cafe featuring a range of fresh seafood and oysters,
delicious Asian and Western treats and a selection
of wicked chocolate & dessert creations. Sunday
Brunch is accompanied by an intriguing range of
red & white 'New World Wines', unlimited Premium
Sparkling Wine, fruit juices and soft drinks. RMB218+15%
per adult, RMB98+15% for children 5-12yrs. Free
for children below 5 yrs. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai
Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road, Shanghai. Info hotline:
(021) 6275 0000. Email renaissanceyantze@hotmail.com
 Seasonal
Hairy Crab Hits The JW Marriott Hotel
Wan Hao Chinese restaurant (39th floor)
at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai chooses only the freshest
Hairy Crabs straight from the famed Yangcheng Lake
from now until November 3o. Served at Lunch: 11:30
am to 2:30 pm & Dinner: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4964 ext.
6436. In addition, enjoy an unlimited amount of
Hairy Crab on the Marriott Cafe dinner buffet (38th
floor) for an extra RMB50, at RMB248* per person.
Available from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. For reservations
please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6422. *Plus 15%
surcharge.
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Theater & Performances |
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Les
Paladins
Nov 1, Shanghai Grand Theatre 6391 6987
Mozarteum
Orchestra
Nov 1-2, 7:15pm, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL 6272
0455
Sainkho
Namtchylak / Journey of Voice
Sainkho Namtchylak combines Tuvan throat singing
(khoomei) with vocal techniques from various traditions
to deliver an eclectic form of world music with
special emphasis on the power of the voice. RMB
60 adult, 30 students. Nov 6, 8pm at Duolun Museum
of Modern Art TEL 6587 2530
Gigantic
A German film with English subtitles, free entrance
but limited seats. Nov 1, German Consulate General,
Cultural Section TEL 6391 2068 ext 602
Flautist
James Galway
Tickets rmb200-1000. Nov 5, 7:15pm, Shanghai Grand
Theatre TEL 6272 0455
Denmark Jazz Quartet
Thru Dec 12, House of Blue and Jazz TEL 6437 5280 |
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Wine Deals |
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 Closing
down sale
Our original store is closing after 10
years of serving the expat community and every thing
has too go. All wines 20 to 30% of their original
price. Gas BBQ's also discounted, only a couple
left so be quick. Only at our original store at
196 Guyi Rd (off Wuzhong Rd). Call us at (8621)6464
8665.
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
November 1, 2004
Film
Screening: Swimming Pool (2003) - Francois Ozon
A mystery story about jaded detective novelist regaining
her inspiration in the south of France. French with
English subtitles.
8pm, Arch Bar & Cafe TEL 6466 0807
R&B
Night with Ilei
400 RMB/bottle Black Label, Glenfiddich.
Mural TEL 6433 5023
Tuesday,
November 2, 2004
Red's House Wine Night
100rmb for Red's extensive list of red and white
house wines.
Red TEL 5403 7997
Open
Mike
Everybody is invited to come and join Andy, a singer
for UK, on the stage.
O'Malley's TEL 6744 4533
Wednesday,
November 3, 2004
YPHH
Wine Night
100 RMB for three glasses of fine Australian wine
and finger foods.
6:30pm, Senses Wine Lounge, visit www.yphh.com for
reservations.
Superfly
Spinning with 70's old school funk and disco.
Mint TEL 6247 9666
Jam Session
Tang Hui Pub TEL 6281 5646
Ladies
Night
Pure 80's music played by DJ Joy. Free flow Margaritas
for all the ladies until midnight plus special menu
for ladies includes 2 courses for 60rmb.
Zapata's TEL 6474 6628
Thursday,
November 4, 2004
Mi Casa
Latin and salsa house.
Mint TEL 6247 9666
Flight Attendants Night
Lanteen TEL 5383 5077
Boozy Thursday
Draft beer only 10rmb all night long.
Palace TEL 6472 6899
Friday,
November 5, 2004
James
Galway
7:15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6272 0455
Swedish
night
One free Vodka (Absolut) shot for all Swedes at
10pm.
O'Malley's TEL TEL 6744 4533
Un-Wind
Evenings
Laid-back Latin beats from live band, great cocktails,
cigars and friends.
6:30pm, the CUBA inside JC Mandarin Hotel TEL 6279
1888 * 5232
Model
Dancing
9:30pm, the Long Bar TEL 6279 8268
Saturday,
November 6, 2004
Journey of Voice - Sainkho Namtchylak
from the Republic of Tuva
see above Theatre & Performances
8pm at Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL 6587 2530
Better Day
Cool and classy uplifting house.
Mint TEL 6433 5023
Viva La Weekend
Two standard drinks for the price of one with lilting
strains of Jazz, Bossa Nova,
and Swing.
JW's Lounge TEL 5359 4969 ext. 6864
Coor's Night
20rmb per bottle.
Cat Bar TEL 6120 4123
Sunday
, November 7, 2004
Salsa Night with DJ Lin
8:30pm till 9:30.
Zapata's TEL 6474 6628
Jing'an Weekend Chamber Concert
Jing'an Hotel TEL 6428 1888
Ladies' Night
Five free shots for all ladies.
Amber 6466 5224
Tapas Brunch
Azul & Viva Restaurant TEL 6433 1172
BBQ
1pm-9pm at Oscar's TEL 6431 6528 |
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Upcoming Events |
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Michael
Flatley's Lord of the Dance
Nov 26-28, Shanghai Grand Stage, tickets: 6217 2426
A
Shanghai Debut Showcase of Spain-Mallorca's Art
Galleries
A display of art by celebrated Spanish artists featuring
amongst them the renowned Miro.
4pm, Nov 15, Jasmine Hall of Garden Hotel Shanghai
2nd floor TEL 6289 2500
Phantom
of the Opera
Dec 18, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL 6391 6987
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