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THE fish and chips are delectable, the cocktails strong and the crowd beautiful. But there's one thing above all that draws visitors to New Heights. "It's an amazing view," says Tomas Risberg, 36, of Sweden, staring out across the Huangpu River at Pudong as he enjoys a gin and tonic on the seventh-floor terrace.
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- Urban highpoint
THE fish and chips are delectable, the cocktails strong and the crowd beautiful. But there's one thing above all that draws visitors to New Heights. "It's an amazing view," says Tomas Risberg, 36, of Sweden, staring out across the Huangpu River at Pudong as he enjoys a gin and tonic on the seventh-floor terrace.
- Shanghai nightlife gets latest makeover
SHANGHAI is changing, evolving, progressing and slowly maneuvering itself away from the seedy expat hedonism of years past to discover new pastures. With most Maoming Lu stalwarts expected to up sticks and reincarnate down on Tongren Lu by December, a new chapter will begin in the story of Shanghai nightlife.
- Shanghai French week
SHANGHAI French Week's opening ceremony, held on October 12, marked the beginning of a new commercial festival in Shanghai. The event will run for seven days (October 11 to October 17) on Yandang Pedestrian Street in the heart of the city's commercial district.
- UPERMAN" actor Christopher Reeve, who became a committed campaigner for spinal cord research after being paralyzed in a riding accident nine years ago, has died at age 52.
Reeve died on Sunday in Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, New York, after a heart attack at his Pound Ridge, New York, home on Saturday during treatment for an infected bedsore wound. He fell into a coma and never regained consciousness, his publicist Wesley Combs said on Monday.
- German Unity Day
WITH more then 1,400 German companies in Shanghai, it seemed like most of their officials and employees accepted the invitation by German Consul General Wolfgang Roehr to celebrate the 14th anniversary of German unity.
- Spain promotes
Andalucia in Shanghai
- Sounds from outdoor space
THE British electronic band Ladytron, from the musical city of Liverpool, lifted the spirits of local fans at their recent Fuxing Park performance. Also entertaining the crowd were Chinese super-bands The Flowers and Supermarket, both already highly popular among locals.
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| Fashion |
- Between yuppy and hippy
IN the world of fashion, the male model seems always to be in a supporting role on the T-stage. But to Yang Ziming, the designer of Cabbeen, a Hong Kong-based fashion brand,
- The youthful look of fur
JUST as fashion experts predicted, the T-stage for fall/winter 2004-2005 is reminiscent of a luxuriously elegant 1950s salon. Grace and nostalgia are the dominant themes.
- Breakfast at Tiffany's
SHANGHAI women can now add another famous namebrand to their list of shopping options now that Tiffany & Co has opened at City Plaza on Nanjing Xi Lu, and occupies approximately 1,300 square feet on the ground floor of Jiu Guang department store.
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| Health |
- City bans unhealthy advertising
WHEN watching most Chinese cable TV channels, one often sees a small block of advertisement repeatedly appear at the bottom of the screen during TV shows - most are promoting private hospitals.
- Visionary strategy
ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital has received a donation of 3.4 million yuan (US$410,000) from the Standard Chartered for helping treat blindness in China.
- Tour raises hope for cancer cure
WASHINGTON - A GROUP of cyclists rode across the US last week, sharing their personal story and motivating communities along the route to learn more about the benefits of cancer research and clinical trial.
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| Travel |
- The temple treasures of Shanxi
AFTER long periods of hectic big-city life, it's natural for people to seek a peaceful break in quiet, scenic places. The small towns of Shanxi Province, with their liberal smattering of ancient temples, are good choices.
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- Underground activities
DEEP beneath the streets of Paris, police are playing a game of cat and mouse with a band of explorers who have turned the city's underground tunnels and chambers into their personal playground.
- 'Sneakerheads' show sole devotion to footwear
ALEX Wang's lifelong love affair with sneakers has moved beyond a relatively simple shoe fetish to full-blown obsession.
- Coal fires up economy
DONG Ye lights a cigarette and doesn't give a second thought to his fate as he steps off a dump truck onto the dirt road that winds into the Sandaoling coal quarry.
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| What's on |
- All the world's on stage
The 6th China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) will open this Friday (October 15) with a variety of enthralling performance works - including some world and China premieres.
- Victims of piracy
A CONCERT supporting the campaign against piracy is to be held next month.
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