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the Beijinger 7 Days in Beijing: Thursday, September 2 to Wednesday, September 8

Posted September 2nd, 2010

This Week's Alarming Statistic
 

9,999

Number of roses recently purchased by 24-year-old Liu Han to show his love for the girl of his dreams in the city of Changsha.

China Hush


Trivia

Congrats to David Robinson who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post “Talking Pints – Taking You Higher” on the Beijinger blog, what is the named of the highest bar in Beijing?

The correct answer was ( C ) Atmosphere.

David Robinson won a double pass for Beijing Playhouse's comedy You Can't Take It With You on September 3.

This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the recent post “Beijing's Traffic Madness Set to Worsen” on the Beijinger blog, based on current growth rates Beijing’s car fleet will hit 7 million by what year?

  1. 2012

  2. 2032

  3. December 2010
     
  4. 2020
     
  5. 2015

Send the correct answer to 7days@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a double pass to the Miss Laowai Beauty Pageant on Saturday, September 11.


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Best of the the Beijinger blog


Wet, Wild and Weird: The Cube Reviewed
“Earlier this month we blogged about the opening of the Magic Happy Water Cube Waterpark and we recently had a chance to check it out and see if it’s worth the RMB 200 admission. Our verdict? I daresay that for some, the park may not be worth the price - although we can see it being a fun experience for families with kids and people for whom money is less of an object (and, perhaps, people with a healthy appreciation of kitsch)…"


All Expo-ed Out
"After reading numerous articles about the over-the-top kitsch, long lines, overpriced food and generally poor organization of the Shanghai Expo, my wife and I have spent the majority of this summer resisting the idea of going. And were it not for my insistent in-laws (who really, really wanted to go), we very well would have not. But in the spirit of filial piety we finally succumbed this past weekend and went along with our daughter to witness ‘Le Grand Spectacle'...”
 


Helen Feng to Leave Pet Conspiracy?
"Although they’ve only been around for two years, Pet Conspiracy has carved out a big name in Beijing’s live scene and have a European tour scheduled for November. So the news that front-person Helen Feng may be leaving the band will come as a shock to many..."
 

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Work for True Run Media

Web Intern (Flexible)
TheBeijinger.com, Beijing’s premier source of online English-language information, is looking for an intern to work with the web team and contribute to all aspects of the site, including the Beijinger blog, our online directory and events listings.
You need to be dedicated, self-motivated and able to take on tasks and run with them. An interest in journalism and an eye for detail are musts.Hours and duration of internship negotiable.
Applicants can be of any nationality, but must be fluent in written and spoken English. Chinese reading and conversational ability an advantage.
Send your resume and two relevant writing samples to: danedwards@truerun.com

Beijingkids is offering internships for aspiring editors, writers and journalists who want to learn about magazine production.
Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have had previous experience writing and editing, and be able to commit at least 14 hours a week. Duration of this unpaid internship is negotiable. Send a CV and some samples of your writing to imogen.kandel@beijing-kids.com.
We're seeking people who are:
- Reliable.
- Available for a minimum three days a week.
- Fluent in English reading/writing/speaking skills.
- Organized and able to work under deadlines.
- Active members of the Beijing expat community.
Mandarin skills are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Research on the internet.
- Upload content to our website.
- Write blog posts for our website.
- Conduct interviews.
- Pitch story ideas.
- Write magazine articles.

Agenda is looking for interns
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one year of professional writing and/or editing experience;
- Have ideas and energy and be prepared to contribute features and interviews;
- Be well-connected in Beijing’s business, retail, food & beverage and professional communities;
- Be passionate about exploring Beijing;
- Have a professional demeanor;
- Love to wine and dine out;
- Enjoy indulging in spa and beauty treatments;
- Love shopping;
- Be familiar with Beijing real estate developments and neighborhoods;
- Be efficient and well-organized;
- Be able to ask insightful, informed interview questions;
- Be an avid reader of Beijing media sources;
- Be enthusiastic about business networking;
- Be self-motivated and able to take initiative on the job.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills are essential. Chinese language skills are a bonus, but not essential. This is an unpaid (small stipend) position, but could lead to a paid position for the right candidate. E-mail your resume to: editor@agendabeijing.com
 
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The Indispensable Immersion Guides

Beijing by Foot
This collection of 40 walks around Beijing will take you through hutongs and high-rises, into the history and stories that still reside amidst the cement and construction. Beijing by Foot has mapped the city like never before. We've walked every hutong and every street, in search of the forgotten gems and hidden details. And now the result is here, presented on stylish, easy-to-carry cards, each of which features a walk on one side and a map on the other, marked with sites of interest and a route, as well as the city’s best restaurants, bars and shops. Readers can also get taste of what to expect over at the Beijing by Foot blog, which features, among other things, photos and reflections on the author's adventures exploring the web of bomb-shelter tunnels 30 meters under Nanluogu Xiang. For more information click here.

Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010
There are guidebooks and then there's the Insider's Guide to Beijing.

This is the guide that punches through the tourist facade of this mighty city and tells you where real Beijingers like to eat, sleep, study, party, work, primp and play.

For more information, visit the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2010.


Beijing Eats



The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.


Call our Distribution Manager Jenny Wang at 5820 7101 or e-mail for more details.

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