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Northwest Airlines is No. 1 On-Time Carrier Again!
According to the latest Air Consumer Report published by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Northwest ranks No.1 again in the on-time performance in August, followed by Continental, Delta, Trans World, Southwest, American, Alaska, US Airways, American West and United Airlines. From January to August, the DOT also ranks Northwest as the #1 on-time airline. Northwest Airlines is the "On-Time Airline of the Decade" among the seven U.S. network airlines based on the statistics released by DOT earlier this year. Data collected by DOT from 1990 through 1999 show Northwest to have an overall on-time performance of 80.6 percent, more than a full point ahead of the next network carrier. So choose Northwest for reliability and convenience next time you fly! For reservations, please contact us at 010-6505-3505 (Beijing), and 021-6837-8888 (Shanghai), or visit www.nwa.com

STRATEGIC MARKETING ASIA is growing aggressively and we are looking for talented people to help us. We are an international market research firm specializing in pharmaceuticals. The following positions are available for individuals who are experienced, ambitious and innovative: Data Processor, Data Processing Manager, IT Application Specialist, LAN Manager, Project Managers. (Foreigners & Locals w/ Beijing or Shanghai Hukou) Job descriptions see Zhaopin.com. Fax All Resumes
ATTN: HR to (10) 6581-1070

Need a good lawyer? Need an advocate in China?
China's leading local law firm, Lehman, Lee & Xu, China Lawyers, Patent & Trademark Agents is China's largest, full service private law firm. The firm was founded in Beijing in 1992, but it also has offices in Shanghai and throughout the country. Formerly known as The L&A Law Firm, Lehman, Lee & Xu is one of the first private law firm's established in China, it is unique in China as it is the only private law firm with a Patent Agency, Trademark Agency and Investigative Services Agency. Lehman, Lee & Xu are happy to assist you with China litigation, arbitration, patent & trademark practices, anti-counterfeiting assistance, China general corporate and secretarial services, direct foreign investment in China, debt management, mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcy & work-outs, criminal, real estate, risk assessment, and human resource assistance. Lehman, Lee & Xu offer clients individual, responsive legal guidance at affordable prices. For more information see our website at www.chinalaw.cc
In Beijing contact Attorney William Wright (BA U.Virginia,JD Harvard, Ph.D. Oxford)
Tel: (010) 6532-3861 ext. 285, Fax: (010) 6532-3877 or e-mail at wwright@chinalaw.cc;
in Shanghai contact Attorney Andrew Johnston ajohnston@chinalaw.cc Tel: 021-6375-8241, Fax:021-6375-8705,
for help in other cities in China e-mail directly to wulumuqi@chinalaw.cc, guangzhou@chinalaw.cc or shenyang@chinalaw.cc

Let's Celebrate Shanghai!
On November 22, Air Canada will proudly launch a new daily non-stop Airbus A340 service from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver. With this new service, there will be a total of 14 non-stop flights per week from Shanghai and Beijing to Vancouver.
In celebration of the Shanghai service, we offer special prices for round-trip flights to Canada and the United States via Vancouver from both Shanghai and Beijing.
November 22, 2000 to December 8, 2000
Shanghai    CNY 3888 West/East Coast
Beijing     CNY 4888 West Coast CNY 5888 East Coast
December 9, 2000 to January 10, 2001
Shanghai / Beijing   CNY 4888 West Coast CNY 5888 East Coast
Please contact your travel agent or our reservation offices for details.

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JOB OFFERED

Part-time English teacher needed at elementary school. The job is to give four class hours a week of conversational English. Position open immediately. 150/RMB per class hour, plus transportation. Campus is located north of downtown Shanghai. Contact elemteach00@hotmail.com with resume and for more information.

I am looking for an experienced QC for working with me on lady garments exporting to UK, at the moment is young lady trousers. Compensation will be satisfied. Please contact: shifen@email.com ASAP

Looking for somebody who would come and pick up and do my laundry twice a month. Will pay about 200 RMB or so per month. Anybody who knows somebody who would be interested, please e-mail me and I will call you. Live near Xuijahui. Thanks for any references or dircet contacts.
E_Mail :danielswiss@yahoo.com

HOUSING

I am a Swiss guy on a budget who is looking to rent a studio or small apartment around Xuijahui and Jiao Tong University. I am here for close to 12 months and can rent any time. Looking to spend no more than U.S.$ 500, including utilities
E_Mail :danielswiss@yahoo.com

POSTINGS

TaiPing Hash House Harriers
October 28, 11:00am Meet at the Yangtze New World Hotel Parking Lot
The run site is located in "Tree Mountain Village" about 1 hour and 45
minutes from Shanghai.
We will return to Shanghai at approximately 8pm.
The hares promise us a beautiful run through a very quiet village, with both
tea plantations and rice paddies. There will not be too many killer hills,
but mostly a rolling trail on earth path. There will be a split for runners
and walkers (or those who want a short run).
Cost: 50 RMB for Bus and Beer/Water. If we stop for Dinner, we will split
the cost.
for inquiries contact: Taipinghash@hotmail.com

BUSINESS

Scala Business Solutions, the leading provider of eBusiness management software and market leader in China (recognized by IDC) announces the launch of Scala Pharma, a vertical business application tailored to meet the specific needs in the pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries in China.

Scala Pharma was designed with key input from many of Scala's corporate clients including Merck, Alcon, Zeneca, Organon, Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Schering and others. Scala Pharma is fully integrated with the back office system and has many
benefits such as:

• Full batch trace ability
• First expiry date/First out (FEFO)
• Multiple warehousing
• Flexible quality control over incoming goods
• Multiple bin locations etc.

We are organizing an exclusive seminar for pharmaceutical and chemical companies to introduce the features and benefits of this unique software solution.
Where?  Hilton Hotel Shanghai
When? October 31st 0 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Please confirm your participation: call Scala at(021) 5240 0080 or e-mail
Joyce.Yin@scala.com.cn
For more information please visit our web-sites: www.scalaworld.com www.scala.com.cn

British MBA Exhibition on Oct 31
- 9.30am-8pm, Regal International East Asia Hotel (No.516 Heng Shan Lu; Tel.6415 5588 ext 2411)

Event: 5 Ways to Market Your Business on the Internet Now
Date: Thursday November 2, 2000
Time: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Venue: Hilton Shanghai
Address: 250 Hua Shan Road
Cost: Members ( RMB ): 200
Non Members ( RMB ): 350
RSVP: Please go to http://4.17.177.128/AmCham/events.nsf
Please register no Later Than 10/30/2000
5 Ways to Market Your Business on the Internet Now
What steps can your company take now on the Internet to improve
its brand awareness and increase sales? How can you easily tie
your existing print and promotional material to your website to
expand your marketing reach? This workshop will provide you
with tips that you can take back to the office and implement in
a matter of weeks. We will take the mystery out of Internet
marketing and provide practical solutions.
Online21.net; a leading website development company serving
international clients operating in the China market; will
provide you with the necessary tools to set and realize
achievable Internet goals. David Turchetti; Managing Director
of Online21.net; will lead the discussion.

Event: U.S. Consulate Briefing
Date: Tuesday November 7, 2000
Time: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Venue: The Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Address: 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cost: Members ( RMB ): Free
RSVP: Please go to http://4.17.177.128/AmCham/events.nsfPlease register no Later Than 11/04/2000
* MEMEBERS ONLY! RSVP REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE. Everyone must RSVP with AmCham. Entry will be denied to those who are not on the AmCham RSVP List.
* MOBILE PHONES; PAGERS AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
* All briefcases; purses and bags are subject to search. To expedite the check-in process; please leave these items at home or work when possible.
* Cameras; recorders and similar devices are not allowed.
* Please note all information is OFF THE RECORD.

ARTS & PERFORMANCES & SPORTS

"Ink" by Alain Rohmer until Nov 30
Paintings and ink sketches from a French artist who currently teaches in Shanghai.
- 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Alliance Francaise (No.297 Wu Song Lu; Tel.6357 5388)

Exhibition in Shanghai Art Museum until Dec 31
Four art shows at the same time. Call and find out more.
- Shanghai Art Museum (No.325 Nanjing Xi Lu; Tel.6327 2829)

Shanghai Art Fair Charity Night on Nov 3
The day before the 4th Shanghai Art Fair kicks off, the organization committee hosts a preview reception to benefit Shanghai Sunrise, a non-profit volunteer organization. Its primary purpose is to help children from poor families obtain basic education. RMB 180. Call Eva Ho at 1380 197 3971 for details.
- 7.30-9.30pm, Shanghai Mart (No.2299 Yan An Xi Lu; Tel.6236 6888)

2000 Shanghai Art Fair from Nov 4 to 8
A part of the Shanghai Int’l Art Festival. Artworks include oil paintings, traditional Chinese paintings, woodcuts and sculptures. Collection companies will show works from world famous artists such as Picasso, Zhang Daqian and Xu Beihong. Galleries from France, Italy, Spain, South Korea and Japan will also be participants. RMB 25.
- Daily 9am-4pm, Shanghai Mart (No.2299 Yan An Xi Lu; Tel.6236 6888)

PERFORMANCE

Concert by Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra and the Shanghai Beijing Opera Houseon Oct 28 and 29.
- 7:15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre (No.300 Ren Min Da Dao; Tel.6372 8701)

Weekly Chamber Concert: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Opens with Bach’s Solo Partita No.3 and Prelude and Fugue in A flat. Mozart’s Piano Sonata in C minor and Chopin’s Etudes for piano in G sharp minor and A minor follow. Close with Franck’s Sonata for violin.
- 8pm, Jing An Hotel (6248 1888)

The 2nd Shanghai International Arts Festival Opening Ceremony on Nov 2
- Lyric Theatre of Shanghai Grand Theatre (No.300 Ren Min Da Dao; Tel.6372 8701)

Concert: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on Nov 18 and 19
Conductor: Alexandre Titov; Cello Soloist: Paul Watkins
- Lyric Theatre of Shanghai Grand Theatre (No.300 Ren Min Da Dao; Tel.6372 8701)

MOVIES & PLAYS

A Toute Vitesse on Oct 27
- 6.30pm, Cine-Club de l'Alliance (6/F, No.297 Wu Song Lu; Tel.6357 5388)

Pleasantville on Oct 27
- 7pm, German Centre (No.1233 Si Ping Lu; Tel.6501 5100)

Movie: La Guerre des Boutons on Oct 30
- 6.30pm, French Consulate General (No.1375 Huai Hai Zhong Lu; Tel.6437 7414)

Drama: Lover’s Tree from Oct 15 to Nov 11
- Ticket price and venue were yet to be confirmed at time of press. Call Shanghai Drama Art Center at 6431 3523 for confirmed info.

Yueju Opera: Dream of Red Mansion
- 7.15pm, Majestic Theatre (No.66 Jiang Ning Lu; Tel.6217 3311)

It'sssssssssssss Hhhhhhhhhhhhalloweennnnnnnnnnn. Come in.Come in.

Halloween events on Saturday Oct 28

Bourbo-Ween Party
- 8pm, Bourbon Street (No.191 Hengshan Lu; TEL: 6445-7556)

Roxy Music's Monster Mash Halloween
20 RMB drinks and a bottle of Tequila to the best costume.
- 8pm, Roxy Music (No.904 Dongfang Lu Tel. 5831 2234)

Hard Rock Jungle-ween Party
- 6pm, Hardrock Cafe (nO.1376 Nanjing Xi Lu; Tel.6393 2880)

Creatures of the Night Bash
- Pu-J's (Jinmao Tower, No.88 Shiji Da Dao; PRICE: 150 RMB Tel.5049 1234 ext 8731)

Judy's Too Hell O Ween Party
- 9pm, Judy's Too (No.176 Maoming Lu; Tel.6247 3579)

California-ween Party
The hippest club in town hosts HK & foreign DJs to spin it all night long. The entry fee gets you a free flute of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and prizes will be given for the best costumes and Baci and Tokio Joe will have 3 course menus at 250RMB.
- 10pm, California Club (No.2A Gaolan Lu; Tel. 6318 0785)

M-Box's (Monster Box) Halloween
- 8pm, M-Box (No.1325 Huaihai Zhong Lu; Tel.6445 17770

Halloween Coach Trip Party
Free drinks on the trip to the place where they'll scare the hell out of you.
- 9pm, Velvet Underground (No.608 Jianguo Lu; Tel.6472 3090)

Halloween Party
- 7pm, Malone's (No.255 Tongren Lu; Tel.6247 2400)

B.A.T.S
B.A.T.S has the right cave for a Halloween party...scary people, scary drink prices, scary music.
- 6pm, B.A.T.S,PuDong Shangri-La (No.33 Fucheng Lu; Tel.6882 8888)

Halloween events On Sunday, Oct 29

Halloween at Bacchus
Join the fun and fright of Bacchus night. Ghosts, goblins,Demons. Dress up and get in free...don't dress up and pay the cover.
- 8:30pm, Bacchus (No.516 Hengshan Lu; Twl.6415 5588 ext 2431)

Halloween Party and Sunday Brunch
- 11am, Shanghai American Club (No.99 Huangpu Lu; PRICE: 218 RMB Tel.6393 2880)

Halloween events On Tursday, Oct 31

Halloween Party
A change from their regular moon-gazing parties.
- 7pm, 1865 Club (1 Jia Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, at Yan An Dong Lu; Tel.6321 6542)

Halloween Party
- 9pm, Shanghai Sally’s (No.4 Xiang Shan Lu; Tel.5382 0738)

Halloween Party
- 8pm-2am, Heat & Fire (Grand Gateway; Tel.5451 0002)

Halloween Party
- 10pm, Rojam (No.283 Huai Hai Zhong Lu; Tel.6390 7181)

Friday Oct 27

Choucroute (Sauerkraut) Deluxe until Oct 29
Enjoy Game Sauerkraut and Seafood Sauerkraut for three days at the Dome.
- 6:30 pm, Asahti Dome (No.16 Gaolan Lu; Tel.5306 1230

Shanghai Music Institute Clarinet Concert
The children of the Shanghai Music Institute will sweat bullets for the first time will they work on their concert giving skills.
- 7:30 pm, Lyceum Theatre (No.57 Maoming Lu; Tel.6217 8530)

Saturday Oct 28

Catholic Mass
English language service every Sat. at 5pm and Sun at 10:30am.
- Church at the King Catholic Church (No.361 Julu Lu; Tel.6217 4608)

Shanghai Ultimate Frisbee Players
Every Saturday meet for a frisbee free-for-all. If your interested you can meet the group at Jing An Hotel and then it's on to The Shanghai American School's campus. Starting September 20, they also have league play every Wednesday night for 250 RMB.
- 3pm, Shanghai American School (From Jing An Hotel) (No.370 Hua Shan Lu (Jing An Hotel); Tel.138-0197-6443)

Open Air Cinema
Catch a special family film every week in the great outdoors.
- 7pm,Cypress Hotel (No.2149 Hongqiao Lu; Call for details; Tel.6268 8868)

Return Of Paul Oakenfold
After the success of Paul's last jam session, he's back for another dose of old Shanghai...can you blame him? Ticket info: 6415-2688 or 13801 667 001(English only)
- 9pm, New York New York (No.146 Huqiu Lu at Suzhou Lu;)

Sunday Oct 29

Drum Circle Community
Performing every Sunday weather permitting at 4:30pm next to Face. Open to all percussionists.
- Outside of Ruijin Guest House (No.118 Ruijin Er Lu; Tel.13801643654)

Monday Oct 30


Tuesday Oct 31


Wednesday Nov 1

EPWS (Expatriate Professional Women's Society) presents: YUE-SAI KAN REVEALS ALL!
Wednesday November 1st - 7.00 pm
- Level 3 - Portman Ritz Carlton (No.1376 Nanjing Xi Lu; Tel: 6433 0984)

Thursday Nov 2


Friday Nov 3

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