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 Cheung Kong GSB MBA Info Session, Shanghai Portman, June 13
Join Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Professors for a two-part program introducing the CKGSB MBA. First, Strategy Professor Teng Binsheng will analyze the recent dispute between a Multinational Corporation and its Chinese partner: 'Wahaha and Danone: How (Not) to Make Allies Enemies?' Afterwards, Professor Zheng Yusheng, drawing from his experiences teaching at both CKGSB and Wharton, will lead a discussion featuring CKGSB alumni on "Why Get an MBA in China". Time: 18:30 - 20:30 (registration starts at 18:00). Date: Wednesday, June 13th, 2007. Venue: The Portman Ritz Carlton. For more information and to register, please click here
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week's prize is a Formula 1 Emotion Book.
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 Funny Pics |
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinet
Multi-drawer cabinets date back centuries, and were originally used to catalog artifacts such as seashells and dry flowers. These mahogany cabinets appear to be perfect for your living room where can be very useful for sto CDs or maybe it will look even better in the kitchen for keeping different spices and herbs.
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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
 Enjoy the Cool Summer Sea Breeze @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Get away from the heat of your city this summer and enjoy the cooling waters in a climate that ranges from 28 to 32 degrees at Yalong Bay. Invigorate your senses with a free 10-minute ride on our jet ski. Relax and rejuvenate in the Mandara Spa, receive RMB100 voucher for use as a credit with any 2-hour spa treatments. The 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.
 Summer Interlude from Rmb1370
This summer treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay at Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center. From June 22,2007 to September 2,2007. Valid for superior room category | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Complimentary in-room coffee and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of Pulse Health Club facilities and our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city | Complimentary daily newspaper | Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
 The Ultimate in Comfort and Attention
Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen features 82 deluxe rooms and 13 suites from Levels 24 – 28, offered special personalized services and newly renovated facilities to provide an additional level of comfort, convenience and a welcome respite from the hectic pace of the city. Guests may enjoy an excellent deal "Horizon Experience" at RMB 1580 per night from June 1 to September 15 2007. Benefits with complimentary one-hour body massage at Health Club and daily free laundry and dry-cleaning. Exclusive benefit offer to Golden Circle member with 3 consecutive nights stay the third night stay is complimentary. For Reservations, please contact (86 755) 8396 1333 or e-mail reservations.slz@shangri-la.com
 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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 A Bigger and Better Sunday Brunch Temptations!
Spoil your taste buds with our scrumptious spread of East meets West: local and international favorites, loads of seafood, creamy pastas, spicy Indian fare, an even wider variety of freshly made sushi and sashimi and we're just getting started! And introducing our new BBQ Grill, Beer Corner and dreamy Mövenpick Ice Cream Buffet! Now that's one tasty finale to your Sunday feast! Our New Price: RMB 258* per adult and RMB 118* per child (aged 5-12) includes unlimited premium bubby and beverages* Venue: Renaissance Cafe, 1st Floor, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Every Sunday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Reserve your table at (8621) 6275 0000 Ext. 2132. *All prices subject to 15% surcharge.
 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
A picturesque scenery---Qiandao Lake
Qiandao Lake scenic area is a picturesque waterway. As long as 300 kilometers, it covers more than 1100 square kilometers. With numerous tourist attractions, its scenery is especially enchanting. This 573-square-kilometer lake, over 100 meters in depth, is 109 times the size of the West Lake in Hangzhou. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the crystal-clear lake is dotted by islets with luxuriant vegetation, like plenty of jadeite in a big mirror. While going boating on the lake, you will find "a lake within hills and a hill within lakes". RMB238 per person, for 2-day trip including all entrance tickets, transfer and hotels. If you want to join us, pls dial TEL (8621) 5108 7171
Adventure in Yellow Dragon
Huanglong Scenic area is located in Songpan County, Sichuan Province. It was listed as a world heritage site in 1992. The area, which extends over 700 square kilometers, contains two parts: the Huanglong and Maonigou. This scenic spot is the result of the formations of talpatate which give a special color to ponds and beaches. Together with high mountains, snow covered peaks, valleys waterfalls, lakes and forests, these talpatates look especially marvelous. RMB2480 for five-day trip, for more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5100 3328
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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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Shanghai Zhiyun Fitness Center
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. 50RMB/one time. Address: 13F/D N0 628 Zhangyang Road, TEL (8621) 5835 0889
Rock climbing
With 900 square meters of climbing wall, up to 20 meters high and more than 100 climbing routes, Shanghai stadium Rock Climbing Center is China's biggest and best equipped indoor rock climbing center. Shanghai Stadium Rock Climbing Center aims to provide experienced climbers as well as beginners with an excellent environment for training as well as opportunities to exchange views and ideas with friends from all over the world. Price: 40RMB (before 5:00pm), 50RMB (after 5:00pm). TEL (8621) 6426 5178
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Health and Recreational Activities in Shanghai!!
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai Pingan Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Pingan Moving Service already has 9-year history. We 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 (86) 800 820 5393
Shanghai Xile Moving Service
Shanghai Xile Moving Service Company have more than 30 trucks in different types and a group of bridle-wise staff, and had won a lot of prize awarded by the government. Xile Moving Service features living moving and office moving, and has created a transport system in the city in order to satisfy different clients in different districts. All our service price is made following the supervision of the price department. We guarantee to provide the high quality service for all of our customers. Contact us: (8621) 5275 3447
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for Relocation Companies Around China!
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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.
Job Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening for Deputy Head of Trade and Investment Co-ordination Unit (Visits and Marketing) - Grade LEI. Open only to qualified UK passport Holder. For more details, please look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=559 |
 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
Delan CIS Design
Shanghai Delan CIS Design Co., Ltd is an advertising service company for design, plan, producing, display and exhibition. We have professional output equipments, such as Rolano, Mimaki, Novajet, HP Digital Printer and so on. We have worked for many famous brands, including Vichy, Nivea, Only, Jack & Jones and so on. Our staff have been through strict training, and will offer sincere service to satisfy our clients. Address, No. 1, Lane 959 Jiaozhou Road, TEL (8621) 5252 0945
Yuyi Translation Service
Shanghai Yuyi Translation Service Company is a professional translating organization based in China's largest economic and business center of Shanghai. Yuyi translators and advisors are carefully selected, most of whom are from the universities, researching institutes, foreign related organizations and overseas students. For the time being, Yuyi is working on the world's major languages of English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, etc. We have been well accepted by clients from far and near which is enabling us to approach to a higher level of service. 24-hr Service Line: (86) 139 1601 2233, TEL (8621) 5882 2009, Email: service@yuyitrans.com
Richard Wang & Co.
Named as New Century Law Firm before, Richard Wang & Co. is a law firm that founded by several students abroad. Now members here are judges and lawyers with a lot of experience, most of them had high education abroad, so they are familiar with both China law and international laws, and good at dealing with international economic cases. It is also the only Shanghai law firm that has office in New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an Road East, TEL (8621) 6366 5800 |
Biz Exhibitions
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The 6th International Exhibition on Electric Power Equipment and Technology
June 5-June 7, Shanghai International Exhibition Center TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Evolutionism -Solo Exhibition by Hu Xingyi
Young painter Hu Xingyi is a hardcore advocate of Charles Darwin's Evolutionism and a supporter of Desmond Morris who is the follower of Darwin, world-famous British biologist, author of the controversial book "Naked Apes".
June 9-June 22, The Room with a View gallery TEL (8621) 6352 0256
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
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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David Fray Piano Recital
David Fray, one of Jacques Rouvier's disciples, was awarded the 2nd Grand Prize in 2004. Tickets selling for 120rmb-180rmb.
June 4, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6267 8941
The Angel in Wheelchair
Tickets selling for 80rmb-280rmb.
June 5-June 10, Shanghai Art Theatre TEL (8621) 6256 0606
"Grieg 07 - Sound of Norway" Concert of Chamber Music
Tickets selling for 80rmb-300mb.
June 8, Jin Mao Tower - Jin Mao Concert Hall TEL (8621) 5047 2612
Drama "Brother"
Tickets selling for 100rmb-500rmb.
May 24-June 10, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6437 0123 |
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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
Lunes Latino
Zapata's introduces its Second Ladies night, complementing Zapata's extremely popular Wednesday ladies night. With friendly people from all nationalities and all walks of life together with energetic, pure 90's Classics all night, people looking for a fun place to hang out on Monday nights have now found one. Every Monday till midnight, ladies who visit can enjoy free margaritas.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Salsa Night With Live Band "Azuquita"
Dance teacher from "Salsa Shanghai" to show you some moves. Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) from 7:00-9:00pm. 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
Pink Tuesdays
Every Tuesday's Pink Tuesday will bring you Happy House parties with our resident DJs and Moet & Chandon Rose Champagne at only 89RMB net per glass with half price on Moet Rose bottles for couples! Ladies dress in pink for a free drink. 100RMB net per entry.
Jade on 36 TEL (8621) 6882 3636
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Addicted Wednesday DJ: Neon
DJ Neon (CAN) His career spans 12 years spinning epic/progressive club trance and hard trance in clubs in Canada, USA and Mexico. Residencies in Toronto's Limelight, Sound Emporium, System Soundbar, Sunshines and Drop Zone. Male 88RMB, female 50RMB, open bar from 8:30pm- 3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Super Model Industry Night
DJ Kill and Summer will give us wonderful show. Drink specials: buy one get one free.
Guandi TEL (8621) 5383 6020
Ladies Night & Free Open Bar
Every Wednesday, free drink time from 8:00pm-12:00am. Male 55RMB, female free entry.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Thursday, June 7, 2007
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Black Diamonds
Black Diamonds, the hottest babes in the city battle it out for cash and prizes in an elimination process that runs throughout this hip hop party night. The girls will do just about anything to win so don't miss out on any of the action! Male 88RMB, female 50RMB, open bar from 8:30pm-3:30am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Jade Set
Jade Set, the Thursday themed evening, with a wondrous combination of fine cocktails, funky House sounds from Resident DJ and breathtaking views. Buy one get one on all Hennessy VSOP Cocktails from 9pm to 12 midnights.
Jade on 36 TEL (8621) 6882 3636
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 8, 2007
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GK Party
Sammy Jo along with Scissor Sisters have been tearing up the New York party scene with wicked smashups, postpunk, electro, and rock mixes. Male 120RMB, female 88RMB, open bar from 8:30pm-6:30am. Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
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