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A CHINESE painting worth 280,000 yuan(US$33,860) two years ago was sold at auction in Beijing recently for the amazing price of 2.2 million yuan (US$266,020), according to insiders in the trade.
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- Where to buy
A CHINESE painting worth 280,000 yuan(US$33,860) two years ago was sold at auction in Beijing recently for the amazing price of 2.2 million yuan (US$266,020), according to insiders in the trade.
- Dealing with the past
THE antiques market in the City God Temple is the largest antiques market in Shanghai. It is mainly composed of the four-floor Cangbaolou, the underground Huabaolou and small stores along Shanghai Old Street. Of these, Cangbaolou's business is the most vibrant. At weekend, there is a special market in the Cangbaolou building. China, jade, old furniture, cameras, newspapers and photos are the most valuable articles on sale here.
- Grass-roots design
AN exhibition of independent British graphic design since the 1960s is being held at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre from June 2 to June 19.
- French Culture Day at Shanghai University
THE French consulate general in Shanghai and the education agency EduFrance recently co-operated with Shanghai University in holding the "French Culture Day" at the main campus of the university on June 2.
- Creative spitirs
THE fragrance of Martell cognac whisky and the appearance of artists graced the Shanghai night during the 2005 Martell Artists Awards, held June 7.
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- Search for uniqueness
ONE problem women often worry about while shopping is that some of their favourite brands are also favoured by many other women, indeed, they are popular throughout the city and have stores on almost every shopping street. The result is that you might find another woman wearing the same outfit in the office or even in the street - a most embarrassing occasion for many women.
- Trip to healthy hair
JOHN Gillespie, a member of the British Fellowship of Performing Hair Artists, has presented his latest designs in Shanghai.
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- Blood donations give life
"CELEBRATE your gift of life" is the theme of this year's World Blood Donation Day (WBDD) on June 14.
- Apology issued for substandard milk powder
NESTLE China issued an apology on June 5, admitting one of its infant milk powder products contains iodine levels higher than the national standard.
- Seasonal benefits of aotmeal
ON hot summer days, do you ever suffer from one of the following discomforts - feeling tired, loss of appetite or low work efficiency? If so, you could benefit from a balanced and nutritious diet to fight against these "heat syndromes". Nutritionists say that a meal of oatmeal every day could contribute to the benefit.
- Think twice before opting for back-pain surgery
LONDON - Surgery to relieve chronic lower back pain is no better than intensive rehabilitation and nearly twice as expensive, researchers said recently.
- Fish intake during pregnancy
Fish is a good source of high-quality protein and is low in saturated fat and loaded with nutrients like iron, zinc and calcium. Species such as salmon and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical for development of the baby's brain and spinal cord. In addition, preliminary research suggests that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help decrease the chance of preterm birth.
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- First bite of Big Apple
``IT simply doesn't get any bigger, any better or any more interesting, compelling and exciting than here in New York City," said the warm-hearted cab driver, who became a half-guide immediately after hearing that it was my first trip to the Big Apple.
- Long-lasting attractions
LAS Vegas, the "Entertainment Capital of the World", is looking to heighten its international profile even more in the coming few years.
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- Sailing into the future
Will technological advances, fuel costs and environmental concerns bring back commercial sailing for cargo ships?
- Google's long memory stirs privacy concerns
WHEN Google's long memory stirs privacy concerns
- Tough times for farmers
THE rate of rural suicide in Australia is amongst the highest in the world, as farmers battle the stress of years of drought, failed crops, mounting debt and slowly decaying towns.
- Italians enjoy life and laughter in Shanghai
AS part of the ongoing "Art in Life" Italian lifestyle festival, hilarious dramas were performed in the Italian language at the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre recently to loud applause from a 200-strong audience.
- Paris, London receive glowing reports
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Paris and London have received glowing reports from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission which examined their bids to stage the 2012 Olympics.
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- Actor shows the other side of Shylock
A BRITISH actor will present a one-man play based on one of Shakespeare's most controversial characters, Shylock from "The Merchant of Venice".
- Maximum effect
CONTROVERSIAL Taiwan pop singer Jay Chow has scheduled a concert at the Shanghai Stadium on July 1.
- Comic relief
THE third Shanghai International Comics & Animation Expo will take place in July.
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