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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.
 Chopschticks.com:
Live Stand-up Comedy Rocks Shanghai!
Laughs a-plenty hit the 'Hai yet again with
ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on Thursday
July 28th and Friday July 29th with shows starting at
8:00pm at the Third DegreeMusic Lounge at 3 on the Bund.
Hilarious actor/stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan headlines
from New York with Canadian opener Ian Bagg. Jim's been
on Letterman a ton of times and had his own sitcom, been
on That 70's Show and in a bunch of tv commercials. Ian
is a veteran stand-up from Canada who now resides in L.A.
and has been on Conan O'Brien and Comedy Central. This
show *will* rock. Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB
in advance up to July 25th. Get tickets now: Call Sherpas
hotline at (8621) 6209 6209 or email Shanghai@TheComedyTour.com
or visit www.ChopSchticks.com
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 Chilled
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 call tel: (8621) 6256 8888 for
your table reservations. Shanghai Four Seasons,
500 Weihai Road.
 Mooncakes
are now on sale!
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has prepared
three beautifully designed mooncake box sets for
families to share. The four-piece "Moonlight
Tower" (RMB188), the six-piece "Mid-Autumn
Moonlight" (RMB158) and the unique four-piece
"Moonlight Tower Cheese Mooncake" (RMB188),
which are all featured with a 24k gold-plated gilded
rooster treasure in the box. Vouchers are on sale
from July 15 to September 18, 2005 at the ground
floor lobby of Marriott Executive Apartments, next
to the hotel's main entrance. Special pricing and
tailor packaging are available for bulk orders above
200 boxes. For more details, please call (8621)
5359 4969 ext 6436.
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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
 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
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Rutgers
International EMBA Program in Shanghai
Rutgers, the State University of New
Jersey, a 14-month Program still enrolling for
Summer 2005 Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and
accreditation standards equal to our Programs
in USA. Call 021-6217-6067/8711 or Email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA China programs,
visit www.rutgers.cn
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Biyun
A
sizzling summer has already begun, but don't worry,
Dragonfly is here to cool you down from that nasty
case of heat rage. Drop on by and let out therapists
help melt that stress away. For starters the Pudong
Biyun retreat will change its hours of operation
this month. Biyun will open daily at 9am and close
at midnight. Please note all other locations will
remain open from 11am until 2am. We are located
at Green Sports & Leisure Centre B17-20, 633
Biyun Road , Jin Qiao, Pudong Shanghai. Tel: (8621)50307382.
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 Mike Koop 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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Opening For Accounting/Tax Expert
International firm is searching for accounting/tax
expert for employment in consulting business. Fluent
English, previous experience in FIE (Foreign Investment
Enterprises), age minimum 30 are essential. Please
send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com
or fax to (8610) 8529 8112.
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
July
20 - YPHH Happy Hour at O'Malley's,
6:30pm, free
The Happy Hour of July takes place at O'Malley's.
Free beers for the first 100 people through the
door, lots of drink specials, (finger)food and Lucky
Draw by InterdeanInterconex. Bring name cards for
the Happy Networking! More information on 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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Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference 2005
July 21 - 23, Shanghai New International Expo Centre
TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Universal
Painting: Contemporary Abstract Painting from Munich
Contemporary Abstract Painting from Munich features
abstract paintings of 13 International artists,
who are from Bosnia, China, Germany, Georgia, Iran,
Ukraine and the USA. It is the first major exhibition
of western abstraction works in China.
July 22 - August 14, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996
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 31, UME International Cineplex TEL (8621)
6373 3333
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) 5292
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Disney
on Ice
July 19 - 24, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438
5200
San Francisco
Boys Chorus
The Grammy Award winning San Francisco Boys Chorus
will come for a performance, conducted by Ian Robertson.
Tickets selling for 60-280rmb.
July 22, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 5836 6666
East
Meets West in Music
Performed by Duan Aiai, Zuo Yiwei and Shanghai Traditional
Chinese Music Orchestra, this concert combines Chinese
folk music with western music.
July 22, Lyceum Theatre TEl (8621) 6217 3055
Night
of Cartoons
Familiar melodies from three famous cartoon films,
including Garfield, The Lion King and Sleeping Beauty,
will be performed by Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.
July 23 - 24, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 5836
6666
The Protein
Girl
A fashionable drama about life in the city, which
is inspired from the popular novel of Wang Wenhua.
July 13 - 31, Shanghai Dramatic Art Centre TEL (8621)
6473 0123
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Monday,
July 18, 2005
Double "D" Night
Come and watch our Double "D" dancers
shake it up while you enjoy double drinks for only
50rmb. We also have 1/2 appetizers until 10pm.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Drink
Special
Pint of Carlsberg and Big Lad Burger for 100rmb,
6pm to midnight.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Industry
Night
Free entry with password for people in the know,
50rmb each for others.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Tuesday,
July 19, 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 20, 2005
YPHH Happy Hour @ O'Malley's
The first 100 people through the door can of course
expect a beer free of charge and O'Malley's will
have lots of (Irish) beer specials and discounted
mix drinks.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
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 21, 2005
Airline Crew Night
9pm-1am free house drinks for all airline crew members.
Find your own stewardess to bring you to the heavens!
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