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There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great work.
But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can
sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic
opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
Want
To Be Your Office Champion?
If you like to challenge your colleagues to
see who is the fastest, and the fittest then you'll enjoy
the fun and excitement of Office Champions. BUPA International,
the world's largest international expatriate health insurance
provider has launched the game to celebrate the success
of winning the Queens Award for International Trade 2005.
To see if you can become Office Champion please click
here to play.
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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 voucher worth RMB100 to
Senses Wine Lounge!
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and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
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Hotel Deals |
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Us Handle All Your Business...and Pleasure.
We understand your need to get things
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Beijing
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training. For reservations, please contact: (8610)
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 Mixing
Business with Pleasure at Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing
Golf package rate starting from RMB1648*. Indulge
yourself, and get into the swing of things with
us. Valid through December 31, 2006, we invite
you to take part in our special golf promotion.
When mixing business with pleasure, The Place
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please visit www.crowneplaza.com
or call toll-free number: 800 830 4088 (for mainland
China area); 400 88 40 888 (for mobile phone users).
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with Miss World
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joy is joy, if she be not by? Now you can indulge
your eyes with 115 Beauties from the world in
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the whole competition course of 55th Miss World
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them all your souvenirs. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
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on 800 810 3088, email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels
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maps for the hostels and then choose what type
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and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely
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Christmas Delights
Celebrate the season with festive fare from Gourmet.
A sumptuous Christmas Hamper - bursting with holiday
delicacies - is the perfect gift. Gourmet has a
lovely range of premium hampers for this festive
season, each one a special gift that says you care.
Festive hampers from RMB488. To order, contact (8621)
6882 8888 ext. 270. Address: Pudong Shangri-La,
33 Fu Cheng Lu.
The Perfect Venue for your Year End Parties
Our creative catering team will transform
your fantasies into reality. Priced from RMB300
net per person for Chinese set, RMB350 net per person
for Western set and RMB288 for International buffet,
minimum 30 persons. Valid from 1 December 2005 to
25 February 2006. For reservations, please contact
(8621) 6335 1888 ext. 7514, The Westin Shanghai.
 Christmas
Eve Dinner Party
Be part of the event of the year on December
24 2005. For RMB1488 + 15% service charge per person,
you will be enjoying a generous festive buffet spread,
a night of entertainment plus stand a chance to
win a trip to Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia
at our Lucky Draw event. For reservations, please
call (8621) 6256 8888 now to avoid disappointment
as tickets are limited. 500 Weihai Road, Four Seasons
Hotel Shanghai.
 JW's
Winter Wonderland Lighting Ceremony
Start the festive season off by joining
in the JW's Winter Wonderland Lighting Ceremony
on the ground floor lobby of the Marriott Executive
Apartments (next to the entrance of JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai) on December 1st from 5:30 pm to
6:30 pm. Executive Pastry Chef Manfred and his team
have pieced over 4,000 pieces of gingerbread together
to create this culinary wonderland. Family and friends
are invited for the lighting ceremony, complimentary
winter drinks, and singing with the angelic Christmas
choir and Santa Claus. For more details please contact
(8621) 5359 4969.
 Turkey
and Goose ready to use
From now on to December 31 get home style roasted
turkeys and geese with all the sides ready to go
at the Gourmet Shop. Priced at RMB1088* the Turkey
package (for ten people) includes: whole roasted
turkey, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, carrot diamonds
and your favorite pie. The Goose package (for four
people) contains: roasted goose, potato dumplings,
red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, gravy, baked apple,
chestnuts and your favorite pie for RMB488*. Please
order at least 48 hours in advance. For enquiries,
please call Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao on
(8621) 6237 6000 ext. 6764. *subject to 15% surcharge.
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!
Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Shanghai this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's most cosmopolitan
city! Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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 Boracay
(Kalibo)
A seemingly endless coast of talcum-white
sand, clear waters and an air of island serenity are
what attract most visitors to Boracay. But the island
is not lacking in fanfare and creature comforts: rock
bars and discos, deluxe resorts and superb restaurants
abound. Boracay has been named one of the world's best
beaches by the London-based BMW Tropical Beach Handbook,
Harper's and Queen magazines. Prices start at CNY2,610.
For more information please contact Philippine Airlines
at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762
or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 Air
Canada "Royal Orchid Holiday"
Effective from 1Oct 2005 to 30Apr 2006, purchasing
in China and completing round trip from Beijing/Shanghai,
Executive First Class Passengers will enjoy "Royal
Orchid Holiday" provided by Air Canada. Boarding
passes and air tickets are required to exchange redemption
letters at Air Canada Beijing/Shanghai Office prior
to 31 May, 2006. The last travel day of "Royal
Orchid Holiday" is 30 June, 2006. Executive First
Passengers with confirmed status on Air Canada can make
"Royal Orchid Holiday" reservation in advance.
"Royal Orchid Holiday" includes: Round trip
economy class tickets on Thai Airways; Two nights accommodation
at a 5 star hotel; Airport meeting service; Airport-hotel
return transfer; Daily breakfast. For more information
please contact Air Canada. Beijing Office: (8610) 6463-0577;
Shanghai Office: (8621) 6289-6011.
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Airline 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 offer the best 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 646-552-2331, or
US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Take
a trip to Guangfu - A Town by Tai Lake
Guangfu, a town lies near the Tai Lake, is
a place with good views and history. The Gungfu Pagoda,
which was built during the Southern Dynasty, is a place
to collect cultural relics. Here you can find calligraphy
works, paintings, potteries and other antiques from
Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because it
sits by the Tai Lake, you can row a boat and have a
taste of those delicious aquatic products from the lake.
150rmb per person, pls dial TEL (8621) 2402 8219
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Health & Fitness |
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Gym
Lose that winter fat with us! Courses
include aerobics, Latin dance, yoga, karate and
boxing for different people. Because of the top-grade
equipments and senior professional trainers, we
have become the hot body-building centre in Hongqiao
Area in two months after our grand opening. Now
there is a special for a annual membership, only
1900rmb. More info, pls dial: (8621) 5208 0199
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
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Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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Relocations |
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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 minimum price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km,
but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041
4489
Kaida
Auto Relocation
With ISO confirmation, you can trust for our
high quality services. The services include not only moving,
but also packing and cleaning, and free boxes will be
offered. You can choose the trucks for your need. We can
help you move your vehicle too! TEL: (8621) 5638 8918
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Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
Due to expansion, Beijing Berlitz is looking
for enthusiastic teachers to teach English to kids
ages 4 - 15 years on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to
4:30 p.m. We also need teachers for kindergarten
teaching 4 mornings a week from Jan. 06. Berlitz
has its own kids material, which for some ages incorporates
the well-known Sesame Street characters. All of
our material is fun to teach. You must be a native
English speaker and enjoy teaching kids. Experience
is not necessary, as training in the famous Berlitz
method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244 /0255 /0274.
Native
English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
Searching
For Audit/Consulting Expert
International firm is searching for audit/consulting
expert for employment in consulting business. Fluent
English, previous experience in FIE (Foreign Investment
Enterprises), CPA certificate, Chinese nationality
are essential. We prefer that the candidates have
work experiences in the top 4 audit firms. Please
send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com,
or fax to (8610) 85298112.
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email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
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Make
Your Exhibition Easier
You are preparing an exhibition for your
new products, but there are so many preparations
you need to do, such as the arrangement of the hall,
models, advertising boards, and so on. Give all
of these to Super Service, they will make your exhibition
be more easier. Super Service is a professional
amenity company for operate exhibitions and activities,
they are one of the companies which has own model
team in Shanghai. Super Service is a good choice
for you to advance the visualization of your company.
TEL (8621) 6508 5847, 6F of Building 3, 681 Ouyang
Road, Hongkou Distrit.
Keep
Your Car in Good Condition
Do you keep your car always working in
a good condition? Chao Ming Car Service a help you
with that. Entering in Shanghai car industry in
2002, we have developed as professional car service
company with one line mode service, including leaning,
protecting, maintaining, decoration, changing and
so on. We employ excellent technicians to work in
our team, and we offer high quality service to satisfy
our customers. TEL (8621) 5110 6009
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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
Toys
for Tots
As part of Marriott International's "Spirit
to Serve the Community" campaign, the Shanghai
Marriott Hotel Hongqiao will set up a towering Christmas
tree in the lobby, hung photographs of deprived
children and their Christmas wish. From November
27 to December 26 you are invited to participate
in the program by looking for a child whose wish
you want to grant, and then giving the appropriate
gift or a donation towards the purchase of the gift
to the Concierge. These gifts will be placed under
the Christmas tree at the hotel lobby until the
presentation ceremony on December 30. Make a wish
come true! For enquiries, please call (8621) 6237
6000 ext. 6223.
Chinese
Culture Club
Chinese Culture Club organizes interesting
tours, trips, talks, and hands-on activities for
Shanghai expatriates. It opens to all expatriates,
no membership fee. English narration is provided.
shanghai@chinesecultureclub.org
or www.chinesecultureclub.org
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.
Arizona
State University Graduate Alumni Club
Calling and organizing all ASU Graduates in Shanghai
- no discrimination whether you studied in US or
China's campuses. Write to Martha Zhan at m_zhan@yahoo.com,
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Chantey
on the Cloud: Gary Yakima Geyer's Works Exhibition
Gary Yakima Geyer is an internationally known artist
with 40 years experience in painting and sculpture.
His works is best known for tall ships of the 19th
century in both real and surreal settings, and also
local Monterey Bay landscapes and seascapes.
December 2, Room with A View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Subconscious
Jiang Weitao's solo exhibition. Exquisite colours
and lacquered textures characterise these highly
original oil and mixed media works on canvas affirming
Jiang Weitao as the rising star of Shanghai abstraction.
November 13 - December 9, Studio Rouge TEL (86)
1380 1741782
"Peace
and Love": Exhibition of Miss Ju Jeong-Ae
The artist was born in South Korea. The exhibit
is divided into two parts: one features very colorful
paintings of flowers and trees representing paradise,
while the other is comprised of circular compositions
on textile bearing the works "peace" and
"Love" in various languages.
November 19 - 28, The Room with A View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
From
Mundane to Extraordinary
New projects by Lin Tianmiao, Shen Yuan and Yin
Xiuzhen.
November 6 - 30, Shanghai Gallery of Art, Three
on the Bund TEL (8621) 6321 5757
Two Asias,
Two Europes: An International exhibition of Contemporary
Art
The exhibition will showcase the latest works of
37 top artists from 14 countries and regions in
Asia and Europe in order to present what "Two
Asias" and "Two Europes" really means
from the view of contemporary art.
November 4 - December 28, Shanghai Duolun Museum
of Modern Arts TEL (8621) 6587 5996 |
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Theater & Performances |
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Drama:
The Lover
Adapted from a novel which is called "Daddy,
I'm Pregnant, It's Yours" on the internet.
The perform group is from "Dog's Face",
which won the special award from Cairo International
Festival for Experimental Theatre this year. Performed
in Chinese. Tickets selling for 80rmb, half price
with a student card.
December 1 - 18, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL
(8621) 6473 0123
Symphonieorchester
des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks(BRSO)
was founded in 1949 by Eugen Jochum, whose tenure
was followed by Chief Conductors Rafael Kubelik,
Sir Colin Davis and Lorin Maazel, who shaped BRSO
into a top rank orchestra.
December 1 - 2, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621)
6386 2836
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
November 28, 2005
Double "D" Night
50rmb includes 2 drinks. Coronas and house Margritas
only 25rmb. Half price for appetizers until 10pm.
Zapata'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,
November 29, 2005
You Got Mail
New weekly concept night where you can send and
receive mail from other people in the club. Features
DJ Danny Rockwell.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Latin
Treats
Mural's live band "World Latin Groove"
will be playing Latin dance music along with DJ
CAM. Happy Hour (buy one get one free) 7-9pm.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Curry
Night
100rmb gets unlimited curry and a pint of ice cold
Carlsberg to cool your mouth down.
7-10pm, O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Twister
Tuesday
78rmb open bar from 8-10pm for participating players.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6829 5117
Wednesday,
November 30, 2005
Blokes Night
Free drinks from 8-9pm.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 3715
Ladies
Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until
12am. 60rmb special menu for women.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Thursday,
December 1, 2005
Ladies Night
Free entrance, free glass of champagne and a chance
to win some fabulous lucky draw prizes - only for
ladies, plus a whole night long of Salsa dancing.
Party starts at 10pm until late into the nite. La
Maison TEL (8621) 3307 1010
Martini
Lovers' Night
Experience the magic of Randy's reportoire of more
than 50 heavenly Martini cocktails. 100rmb includes
2 cocktails.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas, 80rmb Chicken and
Steak Fajitas which include shot of Cuervo, Lis | | | |
