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Indulge in the buffet with summer specials
including chilled asian desserts. Includes free
flow of soft drinks, coffee and tea RMB218+15% service
charge. Dinner not including Saturdays and Mondays.
The Stage, Level 1, The Westin Shanghai, Bund Center,
88 Henan Central Road, SHanghai. Tel: (8621) 6335
0577.
 Shintaro
Indulge in the nightly All-You-Can-Eat
promotion. Featuring some of the best sushi, sashimi
and hot items for your unlimited enjoyment. Priced
at RMB168 + 15% / RMB198 + 15% (with hot items)
per person. Please telephone tel: (8621) 6256 8888
for your table reservations. Shanghai Four Seasons,
500 Weihai Road.
 Edible
Fantasies at The JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From now to August 31, 2005 JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai's Executive Pastry Chef Manfred Rindler
brings a mouth-watering selection of ice creams
and sherbets to the diners of Tomorrow Square. During
the hottest months of the year, all of the fine
dining venues at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai - Lobby
Lounge, Marriott Cafe, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant,
JW's California Grill, JW's Lounge, poolside dining
and in-room dining – will vend Manfred's eight
unique concoctions (from RMB48* to RMB78*) as well
as a selection of a dozen glaces. For more details
call (8621) 5359 4969.
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China Launches Its Brand New First Class And
Business Class Seats.
The new first class seats are designed with three selections
of seat positions: standard, executive and rest, creating
the optimal personal space. Greater comfort comes with
the spacious luxury seats that allow you to relax as
if you were in your own bedroom. The newly refurbished
Air China flights will start flying directly between
Beijing and New York in July 2005. Toll-free inquiry
telephone: 800-982-8802. Website: http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.jsp
 Philippine
Airlines has new destination for Swingaround at Bacolod
Sugarlandia's premier city reflects the idyllic
and leisurely lifestyles of its fabled sugar barons.
The city's stately ancestral homes are reminders of
its rich Castillan past, while its timeless art treasures
display the city's creative heritage. Modern resorts
compliment breathtaking white sand beaches and colorful
coral reefs that line the coast of this lovely city.
Prices start at CNY2,710. For more information please
contact Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279
8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 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 Vancourer.
Sail
the Bohai Sea for a 5-day Trip in Summer
Leave the hot city, and go to the seaside in north China.
Sail on the Bohai Sea with the cool sea wind in the
summer, and have a 5-day trip to cities around the coast,
including Lianyungang, Qingdao, Laoshan, Yantai, Penglai
and Weihai. 1480rmb for the trip, including a single
trip air ticket and bus transfer. Departure on July
5, 10, 19 and 24. More information, pls dial (8621)
6360 4715 / 6360 4716, Address: 340 Mid Xizang Road.
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Join Our One Year Celebration At An Incredible
Value
Everything changes as time goes by.
Only one thing remains constant: Our attentive
associates providing you the warmest, personalized
service in Yalong Bay. We are looking forward
to welcoming you to our tropical paradise. Please
contact our Reservation at 0898-88568888 for enquiries
and bookings. Send email to reservation@syxmc.com
or visit www.marriott.com/SYXMC.
For more info please click
here.
Summer Vacation Package
From June 08 to July 21, 2005, for only RMB 588/room/night
you can enjoy our Summer Vacation Package: Inclusive
of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11 per
person per night government tax | Two daily breakfast
per room | Daily F&B coupon (value for RMB100)
per room | Daily free use of Kid Star Club for
two hours (Operation time: 10:00-22:00) | Late
Check Out till 14:00 (According to the room availability)
| Valid from Sunday to Thursday only | Airport
pick up at special rate: RMB150 one way. Please
call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail:
hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com;
website: www.holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Incredible
Summer Holiday
Rates starting from Superior Golfview
Room at USD 142/room/night. Stay longer this Summer
Holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort with our "Incredible
Summer Holiday Package". 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
 Summer
Meeting Package
Full day meeting package RMB288.00net
per person per day, inclusive: 2 coffee / tea breaks;
Half day meeting package RMB248.00net per person
per half day, inclusive: One time coffee / tea
break. Other benefits including: Buffet lunch or
Chinese working lunch | Free flow of soft drink
during lunch | Pencils, pads, mints and ice water
set up for each delegate | Complimentary usage
of two microphones | Flower arrangement with podium
| Flower arrangement with registration desk. Summer
Meeting Package attendance minimum of 10 pax, 15
June 2005 until 31 August 2005, Hot line: (8610)
5858 5588 Ext. 8797 / 8776.
 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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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 free voucher for dining at Shanghai's San Francisco
Steakhouse!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon on Wednesday
this week by clicking
here.
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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
2005 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 www.rutgers.cn.
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Fingers
The
Nail Spa at Dragonfly Xinle retreat is giving
customers a free nail kit with the purchase of
one of the following: a sculpture nail (480 to
800 RMB), French mode (380 RMB), single color
(320 RMB) or acrylic with tips (320 RMB) service.
The nail kit is worth 110 RMB. The offer is only
valid with cash and credit card payments. Visit
us at 206 Xinle Road. Tel: (8621) 5403 9982. www.dragonfly.net.cn
 Chakra
Balance - NEW trend in Shanghai!
Special Promotional offer, July 1-31,
2005. PRE-BOOK on-line at shanghai@mandaraspa.com
or by phone (8621) 5359-4969 ext. 6798, 6799 with
the password "Stress Free" and receive
a 20% Discount off the regular price plus, an
additional 20% Gift Voucher to be used towards
a second spa treatment of your choice. Mandara
Spa's Aromatherapy Hot Stone massage goes beyond
the physical experience and enters deeper dimensions
of relaxation and well-being. It balances your
chakras, relieves anxiety, tension, improves poor
circulation, back pain and muscular aches. A truly
amazing experience to give to yourself and loved
ones!
Yinjie
Fitness Centre
Designed by professional fitness experts, we provide
an excellent environment for our members. The
center is divided into 4 parts: training field,
lounge, dressing room and shower room. The coaches
can offer a general physical evaluation, and make
a personal training plan for you. You are welcome
to join in and be one of our members. TEL (8621)
5090 3253
Train
With Fit & Young Gym Centre
Fit & Young Gym Centre is a high-class gym
centre focused on white-collar employees. We only
accept members in order to offer enough space
for them. We adopt the most advanced equipments
which are imported from the USA, and we choose
the courses that are in fashion, such as Yoga,
Ballet, Ball exercises, hip-hop, Karate and Spinning.
Our members can choose any course they need. Address:
3F, 588 Yan'an Road East, TEL (8621) 6361 9820
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to Nastia Zhemkov 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 Shanghai Funny Pics!".
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Relocations |
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 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: sh@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Shanghai) Tel: 86 21 6486 0833 Fax: 86 21 6486 0831
Shanghai
Lixing Moving Service Company
Based in Pudong District, we are one of those moving service
companies who adopt western management in Shanghai. Our
services refer in 3 fields, including moving service,
cargo transportation, and courier service. We offer the
standard price that made by OPS, if our workers ask extra
fee, our clients can complain asap, and we will return
it back. Address: 3838 Pudong Road North, Reservation
line: (8621) 5861 6199
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Vacancies at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing has several job vacancies.
For more details, please look up at the Embassy
Web page: www.uk.cn
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: valbates@berlitz.com.cn
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 The
Professional Translation Company.
Thundergates provides professional and
accurate translations of legal documents, corporate
/ project documents, print media, personal documents,
website localization, trademark translation and
re-design, as well as interpretation services. Ensure
the accuracy of important documents by trusting
the professionals. We employ both native English
and Chinese speakers. Let us help you before it's
too late. Tel: (8610) 6743 7506, Fax: (8610) 8532
1999, Email: mail@thundergates.com
or visit us Online at www.thundergates.com
to find out more.
 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
Best Housekeeping Service
Our service and information offer an organic whole
system, including the housekeeping, service, and
cleaning. As a professional housekeeping service
company that approved by Industry and Commerce department,
we won a lot of credit form our clients. Our service
tenet is "Safe, Professional and Convenient".
Address: Room2302, Building 1, 519 Macau Road, TEL
(8621) 5109 9102 / 5107 5693
Let
Us Register Your WOFE In China
Shanghai Zhijian Corporation Register Agency is
an approved agency to do company registering services
for corporations. Based in Shanghai, we have cooperated
with those industry and technology bases in and
around the city, such as Zhabei Multimedia Industry
Bace, Songjiang Industry City, and Jinshan Science
and Tech Industry Area. Our service includes consultation,
and we can cater to foreigners! Address: Room 611,
381 Wanping Road South, TEL (8621) 6427 3526
Jun
He Law Office
Jun He Law Offices is a leading Chinese law firm
specializing in commercial legal practices. With
an almost 16-year history, we are one of the first
private law firms formed in China, and have been
a pioneer in the re-established Chinese legal profession.
Since our inception, we have focused upon representing
foreign clients in business activities throughout
China. We adhere to internationally recognized rules
and standards in providing legal services. Address:
32F, Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Road West, TEL (8621)
5298 5488
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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
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.
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.
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The
8th China (Shanghai) Int'l Wedding Photographic
Equipment Exhibition
July 14 - 17, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6475 3288
ISPO
China 2005
International Trade Show for Brands in Sports, Fashion
and Lifestyle in Asia.
July 14 - 17, Shanghai New International Exhibition
Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Animation
Expo
A series of exhibitions of comic and animations.
And "Cosplay" a show for dressing up as
comic characters will be presented for fans.
Thru July 17, Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV and Broadcasting
Tower TEL (8621) 5879 1888
Russian
Art
Works of several Russian artists, who are all members
of the Artists' Union of the former Soviet Union.
Thru July 31, Foster Culture Gallery TEL (8621)
6351 0063 ext 38
MVRDV
KM3: Proposal For Chinese Cities
Exhibition by the Dutch architectural firm MVRDV,
featuring proposal for Chinese cities.
July 2 - August 21, Shanghai Gallery of Art at Three
on the Bund TEL (8621) 6323 4549
Liberation
Solo exhibition of oils by Jilin artist Chang Wei.
The "Liberation" truck manufactured in
Jilin province has dominated China's landscape for
more than fifty years.
July 10 - 31, Studio Rouge TEL (8621) 6323 0833
Dream
Realization
Paintings by Pan Wenyi features to combine the visualize
of human beings and animals.
July 10 - August 2, Room with A View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
ElectroScape
International New Media Art Exhibition
The opening exhibition of Shanghai Zendai Museum
of Modern Art.
June 25 - August 25, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern
Art, Bd.28,NO.199, Fangdian Rd
Theme
Park: The Mummy Returns Live
Tickets selling for 80rmb.
April 23 - August 18, Zhongshan Park TEL (8621)
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Protein Girl
A fashionable drama about the story in the city,
which is inspired from the popular novel by Wang
Wenhua.
July 13 - 31, Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre TEL (8621)
6473 0123
Golden
Melodies
Classical episodes performed by two Italian musicians,
pianist Roberto Prosseda and violinist Fabrizio
Von Arx.
July 15, Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6217 3055
Summer
Melody - Nan Yang High School Orchestra
Tickets selling for 20-40rmb.
July 17, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 5386 6666
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Monday,
July 11, 2005
Drink Special
Pint of Carlsberg and Big Lad Burger for 100rmb.
6pm to midnight. O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Industry
Night
Free entry with password for people in the know,
50rmb each for others.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday,
July 12, 2005
Kiss
DJ Danny G. spins soulful house music.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Happy
Night
10rmb for half-pint beer, enjoy the drink with live
band background.
Time Passage TEL (8621) 6240 2588
Drum
& Bass
DJ CAM will be playing some soothing drum &
bass all night long.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Ladies
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9pm, and free shots
for everybody through the door.
M-Zone TEL (8621) 6247 6595
Wednesday,
July 13, 2005
Celebrate Bastille Day in Shanghai
Montrose's monthly wine party to celebrate the French
National Day (July 14) in Parisian style with fine
food and fantastic wine. 100rmb includes 3 glasses
of wine and canapes.
Creek Kitchen TEL (8621) 6380 6002
Serious
Featuring variety of DJs/styles to Shanghai's dancing
crowd. Special Jungle juice cocktail for free!
9.30pm – late, Madam Zung TEL (8621) 5382
0738
HUMP
DAY
You made it! It's all down hill from here to the
weekend. DJ Cam is on hand to give you a nudge on
your way with some Drum & Bass. Buy one get
one free from 7-9pm, 400rmb bottle of Jack Daniels
(soft drinks included).
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Superfly
DJ Tate Strauss (Australia) 70's ghetto pimp tunes
and disco. Martini's 2 for 1 all night.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Ladies'
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9-11pm.
Judy's Tongren TEL (8621) 6289 3715
Thursday,
July 14, 2005
Habibi
With live band "Caravan" & DJ CAM
playing Arabic music while live Belly Dancers shake
and snake their bodies to the authentic sounds.
400rmb for a bottle of Absolut (soft drinks included).
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Mush
up, Root down
Spin a night with R&B music, featuring DJ Mr.
Stokes from NY. 50rmb for entry, including 1 drink.
La Fabrique TEL (8621) 6415 1600
Friday,
July 15, 2005
Azucar Salsa Party
Take the free Salsa Social Class between 8-9pm,
then join into our party, 30rmb entrance fee include
1 standard drink.
Silver Moon TEL (8621) 6433 1637
Summer
Jazz Night
Free entrance and special price for all Ballantine
Whisky. Live jazz from 9pm till midnight.
CJW at Bund TEL (8621) 6339 1777
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
Special
Drinks
RMB100 includes unlimited drinks and chips.
8pm-12am, Eager Beaver TEL (8621) 6474 3216
Saturday,
July 16, 2005
Float Your Boat
Cruise on the Huangpu River with live band, DJ V_Nuts
will spin Hip-hop music. 200rmb presale and 250rmb
at the door include free flow drinks & finger
food, 10% off if you book for 10 or more.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5013
Summer
Breeze
Be prepared for the hottest summer party in town.
Club Zung will open its doors for 24 hours from
Saturday afternoon 2pm to Sunday afternoon 2pm!
The party will feature 9 DJs, 2 VJs and 1 Drummer.
Madam Zung TEL (8621) 5382 0738
Refined
Music under the theme "Refined" by DJ
Masa and guest DJs.
Lateen TEL (8621) 5383 5077
Ladies'
Night
Standard drinks free for ladies.
Remix Bar TEL (8621) 6466 5224
Schnitzel-Night
99rmb for all-you-can-eat, including 2 draft beer.
Papa's Bierstube TEL (8621) 6465 8880
Sunday,
July 17, 2005
Sunday Special
100rmb per person for unlimited drinks.
Buddha TEL (8621) 6415 2688
Lounge
About
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease
you out of the week that was…ALL bottled beer
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