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Volume 8, issue 11 - March 14, 2005
       
       
       
       
       
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Travel Information

Philippine Airlines takes you to the City of Light!
Laoag is the capital of historic Ilocos Norte province and serves as the commercial capital of the region. No other place in the country reflects such historical legacy as the Ilocos province. The 17th-century Paoay Church and Bell Tower of Gothic-Baroque-Oriental design were listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The coral stone bell tower served as an observation post of the Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. Prices start at CNY3,150. Tel: (86 21)6279 8765 Fax: (86 21)6279 8762

Cheap 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 Will Not Be Undersold! We offer the lowest-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 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com

The Floating Festival on Liuxijiang River
From March 3 to May 28, take part in the first floating festival on Liuxijiang River in Lin'an. It will attract thousands of tourists who come to tour the sights on special bamboo rafts. Do you want to join the group? Come with our tour group, pls call (0571) 6373 4488 for more information.



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Health & Fitness

True relaxation begins with a state of mind.
Dragonfly was created to be an oasis of peace and tranquility, a city retreat of unashamed luxury, whispering of the supreme reign of serenity. Tucked away in the heart of downtown, these contemporary Asian retreats are well equipped to deliver the highest quality Asian massage therapies available in China. Here is an environment in which you can relax, reflect, rejuvenate in pure pleasure. 20 Donghu Rd Tel: (8621) 5405 0008 / 206 Xinle Rd, Tel: (8621) 5403 9982 / 1515 Nanjing W. Rd, Tel: (8621) 6279 4625 / Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei Rd. Tel: (8621) 6242 4328 www.dragonfly.net.cn

Life & Business Coaching
Stuck in your business or life? Stressed to relocate to a new country? Suffering from bad relationships? You deserve to live better! My job is to see your highest and best self, and we will work together to elicit that from you. Call Alex for a free 1 hour consultation session! Mobile:13817181403; mail:alexwu@goldenbrains.com

Shanghai Fanling Yoga Club
Relax your mind and body with us! This is a new opening professional Yoga club with top-grade coaches in Shanghai. For the new opening, you can get 20% discount for a 3-month pass, and there is a free class everyday for those freshmen you are interested in learning all that Yoga has to offer your body and mind. More info, pls dial: (8621) 6380 8081

Body Tech Gym
As one of the most professional fitness clubs in Shanghai, Body Tech Gym supplies an excellent environment for body building. Most of the equipment here are imported from America, and the courses include mordern aerobics and Japanese karate. Here is not only a place for body building, but also a place for making good relationship with other members. TEL (8621) 6281 5639


 

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Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Are you outgoing and creative?
A 5-start hotel in Beijing, managed by a renowned international hotel group is looking for the following key management positions: Reservations Manager, Sales Manager, Night Manager, Executive Floor Manager, & Chief Concierge. Please send your resume to people@1dongfangrd.com.cn

Enter the World of Electronic Media
A leading online publisher in China is expanding and we have vacancies for the following positions: 1. Media Executives: good base salary plus commissions; 2 years sales experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese. 2. Marketing Executives: good base salary plus performance bonus. Marketing experience (preferably in media), Internet & Web knowledge, and Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese. Please forward your English resume to chinaonlinepublishing@yahoo.com. Note: Do NOT attach resumes--instead place them in the body of E-mails. Attachments will not be opened.

Soccer coaches wanted!
Qualified soccer coaches wanted for ClubFootball's children's soccer coaching programmes in the Beijing area. Recognised coaching qualification required; teaching qualification and experience preferred. Full and part-time positions available. Please send resume to coaching@wanguoqunxing.com, or see www.clubfootball.com.cn or call 010 6417 0495 for more information on ClubFootball coaching.

 

Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn email: request@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831

Shanghai Fujia Moving
Fujia Moving doesn't only do the moving in the city, but can also do service near and around Shanghai. The promise of our service is convenient, quick, and on time. The minimun price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km, but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041 4489


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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

Shanghai Shunhe Household Economics Service
The company is constituted by management personals of abundant special management knowledge who has been working many years in the household economics service trades in city. They provide tens kinds of service items, arrange waiters according to your requirements completely by professional family consultants. TEL: (8621) 6351 6950

Renfu Property Agency
Are you fresh to Shanghai, and need to find a suitable place to live in? If you are, Renfu Property can do you a favor. Our mission is to provide a medium in which consumers can look for a suitable residence near the city or area of choice throughout Shanghai. More info, pls visit: www.renfu.com/english

Hallelujah Translation
Shanghai Hallelujah Translation Co., Ltd is a professional translation agency with vocational translators and interpreters. We can offer written translation and oral interpretation services, including navigation, simultaneous, technical, bidding, contractual and online translation. More info, pls visit: hallelujah.com.cn/english

 

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH 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, March 16 - YPHH Happy Hour at Zapatas, 6:30pm
This month's YPHH Happy Hour takes place at Zapatas. Free beers for the first 100 people through the door and many other drink specials. Lucky Draw by Links Relocations with the monthly bottle of Champagne. Bring name cards for the Happy Networking! More info on http://www.yphh.com

High 5 CAT Logistics Youth Football League
Saturday, March 19th - High 5 CAT Logistics Youth Football League. Kids will play for an hour each Saturday with an optional midweek training session. Quality coaching from certified coaches. Great family atmosphere.There should be upwards of 300 kids playing this spring so come and join!!! More info: kate@high5china.com or www.high5china.com

Cricket Club
Cricket for men and women of all standards and nationalities, inc. local Chinese - leagues, tournaments, tours, and kids/adult coaching all offered. See www.shanghaicricketclub.org or contact Ed Molony play@shanghaicricketclub.org /1390 1899 662 for info on playing or Mike Tsesmelis info@shanghaicricketclub.org /1362 1935 254 for coaching/general enquiries.

Active Sports Active Social (ASAS) Presents Shanghai International
Basketball League (SIBL) coming in February. Two Leagues, One Tournament, and One Champion. 20 teams of local and expat players battle for number 1. Limited spots so SIGN UP NOW! Cert. refs, gyms, jerseys all provided and with free gifts from sponsors. Have a team or looking for a team, email us to register at services@asas.com.cn or visit our website at www.asas.com.cn. "Activate Your Life" thru ASAS.

Shanghai Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes. Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s. Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905

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

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.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

ISPO China 2005
1st international trade show for brands in sports, fashion and lifestyle in Asia.
March 14-17, Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

The 14th International Electronic Circuits Exhibition (CPCA 2005)
March 16-18, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

Shanghai Emotions
The second solo painting exhibition, to be presented in Shanghai by the Israeli artist Einat Maor. The paintings reflect various experience and scenes - from the beauty of Jerusalem to the reflection of the sun in Shanghai's shining skyscrapers.
March 20-April 6, Shengling Art Gallery TEL (8621) 6473 7319

Solo Exhibition by Gu Dexin
March 5 - April 6, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Contemporary Paintings
Works of famous artists, including Li Shan, Yu Youhan, Zhou Tiehai, and Zeng Fanzhi.
Thru March 16, H-Space TEL (8621) 6359 3923

Scenes of Tibet
Painting by Shen Xiuhua and Wang Bing, as well as photographs by Shi Zheng, featuring the life of Tibetan people.
Thru March 31, Elegant Art Gallery TEL (8621) 5403 9942

Shanghai Cool: A New Summit of Asian Innovation
March 2-April 3, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Arts TEL (8621) 6587 2530

 

Dining Out

Amici Miei, 25 March 2005, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Gather with friends for cocktails, wine, soft drinks and Italian snacks with a lucky draw, RMB 150 net. PREGO, Level 2. The Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621) 6335 1786. Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai 200002.

Steak House
In March, for a reservation for 4 persons, a bottle of Penfolds Koonunga Hill wine will be offered with your dinner selection from the a la carte. Prices start from RMB240 + 15%, inclusive of salad, bar, fruits andice-cream. Please call tel : (86 21)6256 8888 for your table reservations.

Antipasto Buffet Lunch
The Wine Bar and Grill offers a relaxing lunchtime retreat with an exciting Antipasto Buffet at only RMB 68 + 15% surcharge per person. If you are still hungry after this feast choose from a selection of the daily changing main dishes for a total of RMB 98+15% surcharge per person. Special Introductory Offer for March... present us with your business card and get 15% discount per person. Opening time: Monday - Friday, 11:30am –2:00pm. Tel: (8621) 6279 1888 - 5306/5307.

Authentic Thai
From March 25 to April 3 (inclusive), the Marriott Cafe at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai brings to you award-winning recipes, including Tom Yum Goong and Spicy Pork from guest chefs of sister hotel, JW Marriott Bangkok. Lunch and dinner buffets are priced at RMB178*/228* respectively. Don't miss "JW's School of Culinary Arts" cooking class on Saturday, April 2, class starts from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the 5th floor Banquet Kitchen. Guest Chef Somchai will teach his favourite Thai dishes! Priced at RMB298 net per person inclusive of lunch voucher at Marriott Cafe. Reservation: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6403.

"East Meets West" Buffet Dinner @ Renaissance Cafe
From California to Calcutta, from Tokyo to Turin, take a tantalizing culinary journey across, around and throughout the world in a tasty adventure. The sumptuous dinner buffet features a fusion of international flavors, highlighting the best from the world cuisine with a different variety of delicacies every night. Every night in March from 6.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. RMB 178+ per adult, and RMB 89+ per child (5-12 years old). Inquiries (8621) 6275 0000 ext. 2132. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Email: renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com

San Francisco SteakHouse March Promotions
Sfsh bring you exciting offers in March. Monday to Friday: Dine before 6pm and get a welcome cocktail of your choice, free a glass of house wine after 9pm. Daily: Order a Live Lobster and get a bottle of Freixenet Negro Brut sparkling wine FREE; Order a miniature bottle of Mumm Champagne and enjoy 3 Canadian Oysters FREE; Enjoy 2 More exciting Daily Specials at SF Steakhouse! Duoble Tuesday: Order two sets of 3-Course entree + salad and soup and get a bottle of Bar Edien Carbernet Sauvignon FREE! Battle of Midweek Wednesday: Order any Combo Parade and get B52 & finish with Submarine cocktail FREE! TEL: (86 21)62093377


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Theater & Performances

Amber
The multimedia musical, directed by Beijing-based director Meng Jianghui.
March 16-20, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Drama: An Ordinary Day
Italian black comedy that is written by Dario Fo.
March 16-20, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6473 0123

Vocal Recital
Wei Song, distinguished tenor, will present a concert of selected arias.
March 18, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6217 3055

Romantic Epic
Performed by well-known German conductor Bernhard Gueller and Chinese violinist Wang Zhiyong.
March 19, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6217 3055

Live Show of Mandy Gaines - The Queen of Jazz, Soul and R&B
March 4-20 (Tuesday to Saturday), Madam Zung TEL (8621) 5832 0738

 

Weekly Calendar

Monday, March 14, 2005
March Special Set Meal
6-course meal with Japanese dishes.
Daily, Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Ladies Night
Rojam TEL (8621) 6390 7181


Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Blue Tuesday
25rmb for any beer, wine and soft drinks.
Blue Frog TEL (8621) 6445 6634

Latin Night
Live Band "LATIN CARAVAN" and DJ Cam playing purely Latin music. 25rmb Fruit Margaritas.
9:30pm - Late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023


Wednesday, March 16, 2005
YPHH SH Happy Hour at Zapatas
The first 100 people through the door will receive a Free Beer! Beers and mix drinks for the low YPHH prices (RMB20 & 30 resp.) you are used to. And at Zapatas you can eat delicious specialties from Mexico.
6pm, Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6628

German Meeting
Special Food & Drinks. Free flow Pina Colada for girls 9pm – 1am
7pm – late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Lartin Party
Live Salsa band with the "Latin Machine" from 9:30pm, spin with DJ Julien (France) and Trumpetist Jose German (Colombia) after 11:30pm.
La Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600

Superfly
DJ Tate Strauss (Australia) 70's ghetto pimp tunes and disco classics. Martini's 2 for 1 all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666


Thursday, March 17, 2005
French Meeting
80rmb includes 2 drinks and snacks (6pm – 9pm). Latin band performance after 9pm.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Mi Casa (My House)
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Breaks by the Pound
10pm, Tang Hui Pub TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Mandatory Martini
Two martinis for the price of one from the widest selection in the city.
JW's Lounge inside JW Marriott TEL (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6864


Friday, March 18, 2005
Couple's Night
50% off for all desserts for couples.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Put Your Soul on The Table
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Breakbeat brought to you by DJ V-Nutz & Kingpin (Australia). 100rmb open bar.
10pm-2am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Latin Dancing Night
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637

Drink All You Can
RMB100 includes unlimited drinks and chips.
8pm-12am, Eager Beaver TEL (8621) 6474 3216


Saturday, March 19, 2005
Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Buy 2 get 1 free.
11:30am-2:30pm, CJW Beyond 50 TEL (8621) 6339 2777

Wine Night
100rmb for 3 glasses or 200rmb for a bottle of selected wine.
Lanteen TEL (8621) 5383 5077

Latin Ladies Night
With Live Band "Latin Caravan" playing funky Latin dance music while DJ Cam spins some underground Latin Jazz and funk. Free flow Margarita & Lychee Martini for the ladies 9pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Schnitzel-Night
99rmb for all-you-can-eat, including 2 draft beer.
Papa's Bierstube TEL (8621) 6465 8880


Sunday, March 20, 2005
Lounge About
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease you out of the week that was…ALL bottled beer 20rmb ALL night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Free Swing Course and Swing Dancing Party
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637

All-You-Can-Drink
Drink all you can for 100rmb from 7pm up to 2am, for standards and selected beers only.
Cat Bar TEL (8621) 6120 4123

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Buy 2 get 1 free.
11:30am-2:30pm, CJW Beyond 50 (8621) 6339 2777

 

Upcoming Events

Jazz Shanghai
Concert of celebrated female Jazz singer: Dianna Krall. Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
April 2, Zhongshan Park Ticket Hot line: 962288

Carlifornia Soul Vol. 1
Mural Bar presents "DJ SHORTKUT" @ Ark Live House (Xintiandi) supported by DJ V-Nutz & Amino Soul. Pre Sale: 80rmb; At the door: 100rmb.
April 1, 10pm-4am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

 

 

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