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TWO decades ago, foreigners would be generously praised by Chinese for their language talent just for greeting people with Nihao.
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- In love with Suzhou
TWO decades ago, foreigners would be generously praised by Chinese for their language talent just for greeting people with Nihao.
- Madam Zung's joins hot bar scene
THE Shanghai nightlife institutions of Fuxing Park are glancing over their Armani-suited shoulders to nearby Xiangshan Lu, where last weekend witnessed the birth of the newest addition to the city's developing bar/club scene, Madam Zung's.
- Total-control sound
IF you ever had the urge to plunk down huge sums on a television but did not know where to go, worry no more. At the newly opened Bang & Olufsen store in Plaza 66 you can buy the most expensive TV in Shanghai.
- Harry Potter school debuts in city
WITH the ringing of bells and the cutting of a red ribbon, Dulwich College International School (DCIS) had its official opening ceremony at the new main campus in Jinqiao, Pudong New Area.
- Running for fun
THIS year's Toray Cup Shanghai International Marathon Competition attracted 15,000 residents from home and abroad on the morning of November 13. The marathon, in its ninth year, started from the Peace Hotel on Nanjing Donglu and ended at Shanghai Stadium.
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- Born romantics
ABOUT 10,000 marriages take place in Shanghai each year. That means, every year, about 10,000 brides are looking for wedding gowns. With such a big potential market, Shanghai has become a target for many wedding gown designers.
- Amber's trendy new hair colour
L'OREAL Paris Professional has released its hair colours for autumn and winter with amber grey, amber red and amber gold expected to take the fashion lead. Experts explained that the three trendy tones fully express a theme: Private room.
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- City on alert
F it is not organized by our company, I won't take the flu vaccination because I don't think the situation is serious in Shanghai," said Jeoy Lin, a young woman working for an international consulting company.
- New diet drug
NEW ORLEANS - An experimental diet drug helped people lose nearly four times as much weight as a placebo in an eagerly anticipated two-year trial.
- Kidney bean poisonings
TWO cases of food poisoning occurred in the city recently due to improperly cooked kidney beans. The Health Bureau advises locals to eat the beans only after they're fully cooked - when they become soft and dark green.
- Diabetes warning
SUNDAY, November 14, saw the "13th World Diabetes Day," which is important for 7 per cent of Shanghai's population -- victims of the affliction.
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- Going out and relaxing in autumn
ALTHOUGH people regard Shanghai as China's most modern metropolis with many nice shopping centres, I am already tired of living in such a noisy and commercial city.
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- Ancient art comes to life
A WEEKEND trip to Shanghai has become part of Wu Mingtao's life. The 26-year-old guqin master from neighbouring Suzhou gives guqin lessons in Shanghai Luwan District Eastern Culture Training Centre.
- Singapore eyes sports role
ALEX Lee trains for hours in the pool at Singapore's only sports school, aspiring to be a top swimmer like his idol, Olympic champion Michael Phelps. He also wants to be a successful banker when he grows up.
- In New York, these beds are made for eating
IT'S the Roman Empire revived in the Big Apple, if some new restaurants are any indication.
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