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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Chinese Silk Rug
This Chinese silk rug will make your foyer look even warmer and more welcoming. Traditional motifs of beautiful Chinese women in traditional clothes mingle with classic blossoms and vines. A palette of wine, teal, ginger, olive, and touches of black gives this rug unusual depth and sophistication. The extraordinary color variation and definition of each flower on our silk rug is what makes it so unique.
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more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Adopt a Pet |
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org
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 Hotel Deals |
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Fantastic Family Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room for 3 Days 2 Nights at RMB 2,188, Including: daily breakfasts for three persons / complementary one dinner for family/ welcome flowers and fruits basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00/ enjoy beach volleyball for free/ free extra bed / Free use hotel bicycle for two hours per stay / Free round trip transportation service. Valid till September 29th, 2007, invalid during public holidays. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn. Hotel website: www.cpsanya.com. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile).
 Leave Feeling Better Than When You Arrived
A breath of fresh air in all 448 bright and spacious rooms at the new Westin Guangzhou opens its doors on May 18th. Located in Tian He district, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Guangzhou East Train Station and the CITIC Plaza Building. Watch the news as you soak in Westin's signature Heavenly Bath® in an open, seamless space with the much-coveted Heavenly Bed®. Our 71-sqm Renewal Rooms have massage chairs while the WestinWORKOUT® Rooms all feature Precor treadmill machines helping you keep your commitment to fitness easier. Stay and earn Double Starpoints from May until the 31st of August 2007. For reservations, please call (8620) 2826-6868 or email us at gz.reservations@westin.com or visit www.westin.com/guangzhou
 Kids Stay Free This Summer @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Spend your summer school family holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort. One extra bed for kids is free and so is their daily breakfast. Let the kids enjoy our wonderful kid's daily activity programme and meet our Resort Mascots. Special kid's gift per room for each stay. So much fun for kids at Sheraton Sanya Resort. This offer is valid from 8 May 2007 till 15 July 2007 and subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact us at (86-898) 8855 8451 or e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for further details of this summer promotion.
 Luxurious Enjoyment at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Luxurious Enjoyment at only RMB 2008.00 per room per night from Monday to Thursday,RMB 1888.00 from Friday to Sunday. From March 1 to August 31, 2007. Inclusive buffet breakfast | Valid for our Executive Room Category | One complimentary airport limousine transfer | Free access to Pulse Health Club including squash and indoor swimming pool | Complimentary late check out until 4:00 pm | complimentary broadband internet access| Free local telephone calls | Fresh fruits & flowers upon arrival | Complimentary daily newspaper | Rates are subject to 15% surcharge | Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522/5533.
 Weekend Special
Take advantage of our weekend special and enjoy a well-deserved break at Shangri-La from just RMB 818 per night. This rate is available for Fridays and Saturdays. Benefits include 20% discount off massage therapy at Health Club, etc. Guest staying on Horizon Floor can enjoy a host of benefits including complimentary buffet breakfast, evening cocktails, coffee, tea and soft drinks throughout the day. For room bookings, please contact Reservations Department directly on (86 755) 8396 1333.
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Experience in City Inn Yuandong, Huizhou & Yunhe,
Humen: RMB178
The newly launched budget hotel City Inn brand
is growing rapidly and already counts 6 inns in Guangdong
Province with new hotels soon to open in Beijing, Guangzhou,
Foshan, Zhongshan, and Shenzhen Baoan, Longgang. Call
for the reservation and a surprise will be waiting for
you! Book your reservation on www.cityinn.com.cn,
or call 800 830 9996, 400 830 9996 or 400 430 9996 for
enquiries, please.
 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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 Dining Out |
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 Raphael's Night of Classics Returns!
Ms. Marianne Koestler-Medek and Jessica Probst return to delight you a second time with their stunning recital of the classics. Five delectable courses matched with fine wine and entertainment will make for one mouth-watering reunion not to be missed! Reserve your table today for one forgettable evening! Friday, June 1st, 2007. Priced at RMB 698 net per adult*. Venue: Raphael's, 1st Floor Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Time: 6:30 pm Aperitif / 7:00 pm Performance. Reservations at (8621) 6275 0000 Ext. 2138. (Please enquire after 5:30 pm) *We regret that children are not permitted.
 Enjoy a Relaxed Saturday Family Brunch
Starting from International Children's Day on June 1 to August 31, 11:30am to 2:00pm, Marriott Cafe at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai becomes a children's wonderland every Saturday, with a new ice-cream buffet featuring more than 30 different toppings to delight the children . RMB400 net per family (max of 2 adults & 2 children under 12 years) including one soft drink per person, additional guests at RMB188 net. For more reservations, please call: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6422.
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 Travel Information |
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 Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here
 Srilankan Airlines Special Summer Season Offers
Beijing - Bangkok round trip CNY 2285; Beijing - India round trip CNY 5360; Beijing - Maldives round trip CNY 4490. All above fares are tax inclusive. Find more special offers on the web of www.srilankan.aero/beijing. Srilankan Airlines - the best airlines in South Asia. For any assistance, please contact (8610) 6461 7208 or mail to bjs.sales@srilankan.aero
Adventure in Bagua Village
Bagua, The Eight Diagrams, is a thing to collect a lot of mysteries in China. Can you image if a village lays itself as a Bagua? Bagua Village is the No. 1 mysterious village in China, which is located in Zhejiang Province. With the Eight Diagrams layout, it is hard for a stranger to walk out of the village. So come and join us for an adventure in the village, you can not only has a funny trip, but also visit those cultural heritages there. RMB458 per person, including all entrance tickets, transfer and 3-star hotels. If you want to join us, pls dial TEL (8621) 5237 8199 * 11
Peach Blossom Island Trip
Peach Blossom Island is a small island of Zhoushan Islands. As its name, the island is covered by a lot of peach trees, and in spring, all the trees are blooming, look like pieces of pink cloud. Visitors can come here to enjoy this paradise. Additionally, you can have a plenty of fresh seafood there. Amazing sightseeing with nice food, isn't it a perfect trip? RMB480 for 2-day trip, for more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 6443 2807
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 Education |
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 SMITH Graduates 1st Shanghai EMBA
The 1st group of business executives studying at the Smith EMBA program in Shanghai received their degrees in a ceremony on April 15. The graduates have completed 18 courses since they started the program in 2005. Students have great access to Smith faculty, who are not only world-class researchers, but are also generating cutting-edge business management ideas and techniques which are being adopted by Fortune 500 companies. The school is ranked No. 5 in the world for research by the Financial Times, which also ranks the school's full-time MBA program No.17 in the United States. For more, please visit www.rhsmith-umd.cn.
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Educational Resources in China!
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Health & Fitness |
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Anli Fitness
We offer fitness treatments which base on Chinese Medicine and modern technology. No need bant, no pain, no side effect, we'll help you to lose your weight easily. Whole body treatment: RMB680/10 times, Partial treatment: 380rmb/10 times, Facial treatment: RMB680/10 times. Anli Fitness Service, Address: Room 1201, Site B, 1398 Lujiabang Road, TEL (8621) 6312 6266
Grand Mall Skating Rink
Located at Lujiazui Area, Grand Mall Skating Rink is the first indoor ice skating rink in Pudong District. Occupying 1680 square meters whole space, it provides a court with 840 square meters for skating, which is the largest in Shanghai. It also has entertainment facilities inside, and makes itself to be fit of different people. 60rmb per person, 20% discount off during Monday to Friday. TEL (8621) 5047 1711
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Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai Shida Moving Service
Shanghai Shida Moving Service is a professional moving company that has developed several years in the city. With the development in past years, the company has grown up as strong group which owns different types trucks and a good trained work team. We also have a special trained team which offer service for those high-class furniture, such as piano, air-conditioner, and so on. This team will help customers to pack and remove those furniture those should be taken more carefully. If you need our service, pls call (8621) 6531 4939
Shanghai Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present, we have more than 30 trucks in different types, and a batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service for different kinds of moving, including packing, box rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay, and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621) 6639 7515
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English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for full and part-time adult teachers
to join our enthusiastic and motivated team. We also have an exciting
and unusual project for two female teachers which involves 28
days teaching every other month. This is a contracted and well
paid opportunity for females who want something different and
have a passion for teaching. For both assignments, you must be
a native English speaker with a University degree. You will receive
training in the famous Berlitz method. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn;
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.
German Teacher Wanted at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing is looking for a German Teacher for part-time work to start immediately. Berlitz have their own material and most of the work is with International Companies. If you are interested, please send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn.
Job Openings at ISB
International School of Beijing (ISB) invites applications for an Early Childhood teacher to join us for the 2007-2008 school year.If you are certified and have teaching experiences with 3-4 years old, as well as able to teach music and arts for 4 years old, we would love to hear from you. Please send in your resume to application@isb.bj.edu.cn. Moreover, we also invite applications from candidates in Beijing who are interested in joining us in the capacity of support staff for 2007-2008 school year. Please visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/support%20staff.aspx for details of our different openings. |
 Services |
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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
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Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Shanghai Enjoy Housekeeping Service
Our company is a professional housekeeping service company with experienced trainers of servants and tutors. We are offering various services such as house keeping, home tutoring, health care and so on. Since its establishment, we have won a good fame with our strict management, professional training, high-quality service and especially personalized service. Our company lays emphasis on the training of our servants who should be versatile in their work, honest and kind in behavior. Let our guests be free from housework and have more time to enjoy their life. That's what we hope and work for! TEL (8621) 6351 1438
Speedy Translation
Speedy is a solution provider for all private and corporate translation, training and professional development needs. Speedy provides the most feasible translation solutions to satisfy our customers' requirements; and we help our customers to be equipped with the most innovative communication skills and methodology to guarantee their competitive edge. Speedy is flexible, and understands that every client is different and needs to be treated accordingly. Speedy's professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. Contact us on (8621) 5102 9242
Shanghai Dongjin Business Consulting Company
Shanghai Dongjin Business Consulting Company is a professional organization engaged in foreign investment consulting service,with the foreign investment agent qualification from Shanghai Foreign Investment Committee and the corporation register agent qualification from Shanghai Administration of Industry and Commerce. With the combination of social resource and professional experience, our services shall help the investors to know the operation mode, industry competition situation of the Chinese market, to design the investment plan, to reduce the investment risk, and to cut down the management cost of the enterprise. TEL (8621) 6886 8336 |
Biz Exhibitions
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The 7th China International Exhibition on Printer Technologies
May 29-30, Shanghai International Exhibition Center TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Motor China 2007
May 29-31, Shanghaimart-1F TEL (8621) 5107 5519
China International Wine & Liquor Expo 2007
May 30-June 1, Shanghai International Exhibition Center TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Street Artist
Taiwanese street artist Reach will present his first solo exhibition on the Chinese mainland. At the opening, Reach will be on site to unveil his first designer figure, along with a full line of apparel. May 26-July 28, Seven Days concept shop
Xue Jiye - Solo Exhibition
Xue Jiye is certainly one of China's most important artists, and also a creative surrealist painter and sculptor who is full of ideas.
May 20 - June 10, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Windreach In The Blue Hills - Walter Lam Paintings Exhibition
Walter Lam will be showing his "Blue and White" works in his second exhibition at the Room with a View Gallery.
May 19-29, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
New Ink Art Shanghai
May 15 - June 14, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996
Tan Ping's-Solo Exhibition
Hailed as one of China's masters of abstraction, Tan Ping presents his new series of powerful chromatics. The artist's expression is transcendental in strength and universal in appeal.
May 5 - June 8, Studio Rouge M50 TEL (8621) 5252 7856 |
 Theater &
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Kunju Opera "The Palace of Eternal Youth"
Tickets selling for 100rmb-600rmb.
May 29, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6267 8941
Special Performance of Spanish National Ballet
Tickets selling for 120rmb-680rmb.
May 29-30, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (86) 800 820 2426
Concert by Louis Bertignac
Tickets selling for 100rmb-480rmb.
May 31, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (86) 400 881 2008
The Lost Elephant
Tickets selling for 80rmb-300rmb.
June 1-2, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (86) 400 881 2008
Drama "Brother"
Tickets selling for 100rmb-500rmb.
May 24-June 10, Shanghai Drammatic Arts Centre Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6437 0123 |
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Massive Monday Fiesta
Free Margaritas for ladies till midnight. Super Hour from 10:00-11:00pm, free flow Vodka and Mix for ladies.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
New Industry Night At Mint
New Industry night is coming again. People work hard and party hard. Open bar from 9:00pm 100RMB flow free.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666
Salsa Night With Live Band "Azuquita"
Dance teacher from "Salsa Shanghai" to show you some moves. Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Featuring live band "Azuquita".
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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Smash up
Egg Foo Young was featured in URB's pivotal "Next 100" for his remix and DJ work in Miami's Secret Frequency Crew. Let's wait for his perfect performances. Male 88RMB, female 50RMB, open bar from 8:30pm- 3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
DJ Party
With famous guest DJ's party.
ELITE Bar TEL (86) 1391 6917 640
Hip Hop Dance Off
Hip hop college dance off every Tuesday, weekly winner can get 2000RMB money prize, monthly winner can get 10000RMB. Free open bar from 10:00pm-11:00pm.
Guandi TEL (86) 1391 8383 512
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DJ: Barry Connell
At the tender age of 23 Barry is Scotland's fasting rising DJ and has started to take the dance scene by storm. Male 88RMB, female 50RMB, open bar from 8:30pm- 3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Union music
DJ Carl Lorimer Steve will give us a wonderful show.
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Ladies Night & Free Open Bar
Every Wednesday, free drink time from 8:00pm-12:00am. Male 55RMB, female free entry.
Bule Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Thursday, May 31, 2007
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Beatz Down
Total Eclipse got his 1st set of turntables in 91 at the age of 14, and learned how to cut by watching Scratch, from EPMD cut on their videos on Video Music Box. His Solo appearance on The Queen Latifah show where he battled a fellow New York turntablist and took live studio audience by storm. Male 88RMB, female 50RMB, open bar from 8:30pm-3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Hip Hop Party
Every Thursday, live DJ's, MC's and your favorite music! Male 50RMB, female 20RMB, open bar from 9:00pm.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Thunderbird
Every Thursday, DJ Janus, old school funk & Classic House will give you wonderful show. Open bar from 10:00pm.
Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Friday, June 1, 2007
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Theme Party
Join the Bonbon residents for another wild theme party full of fun, games, contests, prizes, free gifts and giveaways for all. Male 120RMB, female 80RMB, open bar from 8:30pm-6:30am. Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Progressive House Party
Welcome the famous DJ Hernan Cattaneo from Argentina. His performances are always inspiring and surprising. Open bar from 9:00pm-3:00am.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Saturday, June 2, 2007
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2007 Tookoo (EMO) China Tour
Welcome Tookoo's coming, and waiting for their wonderful show. Open bar from 9:00pm.
Zhi Jiang Meng Gong Chang TEL (8621) 5213 5226
Live at the Glamour Bar
DJ Baru from Japan will bring his wonderful Jazzy-house rhythm with the orchid ornaments and gorgeous champagne. Free entry.
The Glamour Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988
B-LIVE
Band Infadels with beathboxer Kille Kela present their music, let's follow with them.
Absolute House TEL (8621) 6429 9535
Black Magic Hiphop Party
Male 120RMB, Female 80RMB after 2:00am 80RMB. Open from 8:30pm- 6:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Sunday, June 3, 2007
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New School Punk Night
Sunday night checkout Happy Sky and Loudspeaker. They lead the pack of Shanghai's Newskool punkers. Come on pogo with them! Afterwards it's FAME, the open stage night where YOU are the Rockstar. 88RMB/per person, open bar from 8:30pm to 3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Mishkin
Breathtaking, spine-tingling, awesome are three words that have most often been used to describe Mishkin and their live performances. They burst into their set with the power of an express train, only allowing you to catch your breath as they slow down for the intros | | |
