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The Light at the End of the Kennel – Getting a Dog in Shanghai<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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One of the MANY ads on Taobao grabbed Tiffany's attention: </p>
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Mike Finstad </div>
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The first time I walked into Ryan Noreiks’ bar, a friend and I had just finished a larger-than-necessary meal at Sinan Mansions. My friend was really stuffed and, at the time, Ryan was tending bar for <a href="http://www.alchemistbar.cn/" target="_blank">The Alchemist</a>, a fantastic place to get cocktails inside Sinan Mansions. Noreiks is a tall, slender, humble SHEXpat from Brisbane, Australia. He also has a shaven head that holds an incredible amount of knowledge about alcohol and cocktails. </p>
<p>When he learned that my friend was totally stuffed from dinner, Ryan grabbed a few bottles from behind the bar and placed them in front of us. As he reached for some ice and a glass, he started explaining the history behind a special cocktail -- <em>The Aviator</em> -- he wanted to make for my friend that would help him digest his food. It was a busy night, there were lots of people waiting for drinks. He put a whole bunch of ingredients into a glass full of ice, shook it vigorously, and it ended up being an unbelievably good drink. More importantly though, it showed both of us why Ryan Noreiks has quickly developed a well-know reputation for being one of the best bartenders/mixologists in Shanghai. </p>
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Mike Finstad </div>
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The departure of winter and arrival of spring sets a note of joviality and light-heartedness in the atmosphere as warmer weather enters the scene. Winter coats get pushed into the back of the closet and weekends are spent outside with cocktails and friends. The Tomb-Sweeping holiday has allowed businesses throughout Shanghai to experience a taste of what the fortuitous season will bring. Sasha’s mixture of turn-of-the-century architecture, modern vibe and inviting garden has encouraged the denizens of Shanghai to emerge from their hibernation to celebrate the weather and time off from work. Nick Edwards, the bar and beverage manager, predicts that the busy weekend is only a glimpse into how busy the upcoming months will be for the establishment. </p>
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It is always refreshing to meet someone who takes such obvious pride in their work; who talks of what they do with passion and excitement. This is rare in many cases, as the daily grind can often ware down the initial zeal that is felt by the prospect of an exciting or challenging vocation. Jacky Wong has been a bartender for over five years. It would appear that his drive towards providing the best product and service has intensified over the years, as he has continued to perfect his trade. </p>
<p>Originally from Jang Xing, Jacky Wong came to Shanghai ten years ago and began working as a bartender and mixologist five years later. Six months ago he left his position at The Alchemist, where he worked alongside renowned mixologist, Ryan Noreiks, to create some of Shanghai's most well-known alcoholic potions. In his new position at Misael Bar, Jacky has the complete freedom to create his own cocktail menu, often constructing cocktails on the spot specifically designed for customers based on their individual taste and preference. </p>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>The Tranquility of Lujiazui<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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An evening of peace and solace is the last thing a foreigner would expect in the hustling and bustling city of Shanghai. So where do you go, and how does one spend an evening of tranquility in this city? Is there really such a place, or is this just a dreamer’s dream?</p>
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Robin Mendanca </div>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Stress Management - Learning to Take Back Control<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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In modern life, stress is everywhere, especially in major cities like Shanghai. For expatriates and their families, often they face further stress in dealing with cultural and lifestyle adjustments, which can become apparent as either acute or chronic stress; locals also face abundant sources of stress at work, school and home. Understanding stress and knowing how to effectively manage it is critically important to leading a balanced life in the city. </p>
<p>Symptoms of stress vary from person to person, but the most universal sign of stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed. Other symptoms may include: physical complaints such as headaches, chest pain, nausea and diarrhea; problems getting along with family and friends; changes in behavior such as developing a short temper, unexplained anger, or crying for no reason; regression or behavior that is not age-appropriate; dysfunctional sleeping patterns; difficulty communicating or personality changes; impatience. If you are experiencing several of these symptoms, chances are that your level of stress is high. </p>
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Steve Xu, MD, PhD, MPA </div>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Mandarin Garden’s Chinese Lesson of the Week – Slang Terms (Part 2)<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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Slang is a great way to have fun with learning Mandarin, and hence an easy way to internalize it. Over the last few months, I've gotten a few slang terms from my teacher at the end of each class and I want to share a few of them. If you say these to your friends you might get a few laughs, but you'll also get to know different ways to express yourself and connect with people using contemporary terms! </p>
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Mike Finstad </div>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Real Shanghai in 24 Hours<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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Some expats never get out of the "expat" bubble, frequenting the same Western places in the French Concession, Xintiandi and Pudong over and over again. To them, those Chinese faces – they're just there, to serve you at overpriced bar venues, to gape at you on the subway, and to hassle you on the streets to buy their junk. </p>
<p>Those expats never get to see the real side of Shanghai like some Chinese-Americans do – they don't get to chat with the highly opinionated taxi driver who can tell you in vivid detail about the hardships of Chinese working-class life and how the people really felt when politically sensitive events like T-square went down. They don't get to wave to the old ladies in the park who wake up at the crack of dawn to practice Tai-chi, and then go on to spend their working day in a dinky street corner selling 3 RMB snacks. They don't get to smile at the little 4-year-old who comes to work with her mother every day, happily helping her mommy pick up litter and mop the grimy floors of the subway station.</p>
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Ruby Gee </div>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>5 Perks of Being an ESL Teacher<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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Teaching ESL in Shanghai can be a great introduction to the city or it can lead to a fruitful career in education. The vocation has increased in popularity amongst both recent post-graduates and seasoned professionals seeking a break from traditional life. It can provide a stable position to those who want to live and work abroad. The most rewarding aspects of teaching are often intangible; an ESL teacher has the ability to change a learner's life forever. Developing a rapport with students and witnessing their progress is undeniably the most fulfilling part about being a teacher. Teaching ESL abroad is like traditional teaching's hip, older sister. Teaching English in China offers a unique allure ranging from the ability to travel to saving money. Here are 5 perks about being an ESL teacher:</p>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Meet Tom Schaar – Shanghai KIA X-Games Asia 2012<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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Kia X-Games Asia 2012 came to Shanghai for the 6th consecutive time this Labor Day break. In the 3 extreme sports of aggressive in-line, skateboarding and BMX freestyle, money prizes ranged from $500 for 10th place to $8000 for first place. The X-Games were broadcasted live on ESPN across the world, and the four-day event was littered with prize giveaways and performances by Chinese singers, like pop-rock singer Anson Ping and Astro Ding-Xiang. </p>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Mandarin Garden’s Chinese Lesson of the Week – Slang Terms (Part 1)<!--paging_filter--><p><center><br />
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Slang is a great way to have fun with learning Mandarin, and hence an easy way to internalize it. Over the last few months, I've gotten a few slang terms from my teacher at the end of each class and I want to share a few of them. If you say these to your friends you might get a few laughs, but you'll also get to know different ways to express yourself and connect with people using contemporary terms! </p>
<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>American Expat Tax Saving Strategies<!--paging_filter--><p align="left"><img align="left" alt="" src="/sites/default/files/1104330a.jpg" style="border: 1px solid gray; padding: 2px; margin-right: 10px;" />The 'expat life' has numerous advantages, but a drawback to being an American expatriate is remaining subject to the US tax code, which reaches across borders and requires U.S. citizens to pay taxes no matter where they live. While there are a number of ways to reduce the amount owed, it is important to minimize risks and ensure compliance.</p>
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Anthony Noto </div>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>Siren Songs From Offshore<!--paging_filter--><div width="600px" style="margin: 0px 10px;">
<p><img align="left" width="200" style="border: 1px solid gray; margin: 5px 20px 0px 0px;" src="http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/sites/default/files/1104294a.jpg" alt="" />Low risk-high return investments... Flexibility... Tax-free... Secret accounts... Beachfront property in exotic locations... Many smart, experienced and sophisticated investors have fallen for what can be a very seductive sales pitch.</p>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>University Planning for Cross Border Families in China<!--paging_filter--><h2 align="center"><img height="134" align="left" width="200" src="http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/upload/b_200_01.jpg" style="border: 1px solid gray; padding: 2px; margin-right: 15px;" alt="b_200_01" /></h2>
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<div class="rteleft"><font color="white" size="2"><i><b><i>"Economists report that a college education adds many thousands of dollars to a man's lifetime income--which he then spends sending his son to college."</i></b><i> </i></i></font></p>
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<p>Joking aside, there is more than enough evidence that shows graduating from university substantially increases one's lifetime earning potential. When the time comes for your child to attend university, most would like to have the resources to afford their child's school of choice, regardless of where they are accepted or what financial aid is offered. </p>
<p>At the same time, the cost for a university education is high and continues to rise faster than general inflation. In 2010, Ivy League schools in the USA will cost just under $50,000 a year. With an escalating price tag, this goal requires serious planning. There are too many pieces in the puzzle to offer a plan or strategy that fits every family; however, here are a few essential things to consider when deciding how to approach this goal. </p>
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<p>The phone rings, and it’s someone you don’t know claiming they can help improve your financial situation. As you wonder how they got your name and number, they ask you to schedule a meeting with one of their advisors. In China, these companies are usually selling unit-linked life insurance, sometimes referred to as an offshore pension plan. As with most aggressively marketed products, caution is warranted when looking into these investments.</p>
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<div class="og_rss_groups"></div>The Art of Chinese Calligraphy<!--paging_filter--><p><img align="left" style="border:1px solid gray; margin-right:15px;" src="/upload/article_cllic/200.jpg" width="200" height="200" />Familiar tourist attractions, such as the Oriental Pearl and the Acrobat Troup, are fantastic sights to see when visiting Shanghai. But to truly understand the surroundings, history, and culture that this city has to offer requires one to look deeper. In fact, some of the most interesting things about Shanghai, and China in general, are hidden in the plain sight of ordinary people and their daily lives. Unlike the Oriental Pearl, Chinese calligraphy can be a window for noticing a deeper meaning in art, and good calligraphy will even reveal the hearts and souls of the Chinese people. </p>
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In this golden age of modern medicine, we have come to take for granted that surgery can fix or improve problems that previous generations had to suffer through. A qualified orthopedic surgeon uses newer technologies like highly-sensitive diagnostic ultrasound alongside traditional methods like x-rays and MRIs to pinpoint diagnoses, and improve accuracy of growth factor injections and other non-surgical treatments used to jump-start the healing process. Modern orthopedic surgery can alleviate severe pain of the neck, back or joints with a quick injection, and fix achy or malfunctioning shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles with elegant and effective arthroscopic (“keyhole”) surgeries. </p>
<p>For a good surgeon, however, this is the easy part. The more challenging task is to develop a comprehensive system of patient care, in which the surgeon is assured that the patient will be well taken care of – from the initial consultation and preoperative evaluation, to the operative environment, immediate postoperative care, and beyond, to the recovery period. </p>
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Vitamins are essential for normal growth and development all throughout life. They are an integral part of the numerous chemical reactions that occur in the body, so a deficiency in one or more vitamins could result in disease. The last decade has seen a significant amount of research and discussion surrounding vitamin D. Many preliminary studies suggest that the effects of vitamin D go beyond preventing rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. Vitamin D also has implications for a myriad of other illnesses ranging from cardiovascular to autoimmune diseases, type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer (especially of the prostate and colon). </p>
<p>Surprisingly, estimates are that approximately one-third to one-half of the global population has suboptimal vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency has been reported in virtually all groups including healthy children, young adults, middle-aged adults and the elderly. The implications this may have on current and future disease rates remains largely undetermined, but these findings have prompted a flurry of research worldwide. </p>
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The picture above was taken in my last year of high school. It’s a picture of the classroom where I studied for three years, and you can see there are so many books on every desk. We had tons of homework to do everyday to make sure we could get a high score on China’s college entrance examination (called <em>gaokao</em>高考) and enter a famous university. </p>
<p>That year was the most tiring, nerve-wracking, and most testing period of my entire academic career. Getting up at 6 a.m., staying at school until 5:30 p.m., going back home to write papers or recite English words or memorize mathematical formulas. Many nights it would be past midnight before I could fling myself onto my bed and fall asleep immediately. And you know what? The worst damn thing was that we didn’t have weekends, believe it or not. I needed to join the extracurricular classes on Saturday, English in the morning, mathematics in the afternoon, sometimes Geography in the evening, and had to go to school on Sunday! Somehow in the midst of this busy schedule, I also needed to find time to complete my homework for every subject. </p>
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<a href="http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/event/kia-x-games-asia-2012-20548.html" target="_blank">X-Games</a> are back in Shanghai this weekend for one of the hottest tickets in town. Sunshine will hopefully prevail for all three days of the competition taking place at the <a href="http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/event/kia-x-games-asia-2012-20548.html" target="_blank">KIC Jiangwan Sports Center</a> in Shanghai’s Yangpu District. Some of the best athletes in the sport will be on hand to give fans a high-flying display of skateboarding, Aggressive in-line skating, and BMX bike riding. Contestants come from more than 30 countries around the world and there are lots of medal-winning skaters scheduled to ride this weekend. </p>
<p>Pierre-Luc Gagnon, or PLG for short, is the headliner of the weekend. PLG is skating in this weekend’s Skateboard Vert and Mini Mega events, and he’ll be going for his fourth consecutive gold medal in the Mini Mega. ShanghaiExpat caught up with the multi X-Game gold medalist as the sun was going down after his practice run on Friday night. </p>
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