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I believe humans get a lot done, not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.
~Flash Rosenberg
At least three new coffee houses in the last month or so! Tina's Coffee has a new location near the Neusoft dorms in Software Park. SPR Coffee is about to open a new location downtown (Wuhan Jie/You Hao Lu). And Amici Coffee has a comfortable store in the Manhattan Building just north of You Hao Square. Get your java on!
Living healthy in China, like anywhere else, requires effort. Here are some suggestions to consider in food preparation:
Safe Fruits and Vegetables
Keep food preparation surfaces clean.
Designate a shelf/ drawer in your fridge to store produce that you want to wash just before eating.
Discard shopping bags used to carry raw foods.
Leafy vegetables require special attention. Wash each leaf by hand if you are not going to cook them.
Remember
that food handlers are the main source of contamination. Wash your
hands before preparing food. Wash your hands after handling high-risk
foods (raw chicken, duck, meat, unclean fruits and vegetables)
Wash foods that will be cooked.
Wash foods that will be eaten raw or unpeeled with a brush.
If
you are extremely concerned about contamination, put fruit or
vegetables in a tub of water. Add chlorine powder or liquid (Kao) until
the water feels slippery to your fingers. Add a few drops of dish
washing liquid. Let soak for 15 minutes. Rinse with distilled water.
Photo
by Ulla Marquardt It may be the closest these middle school students
will ever come to the Olympic opening ceremonies, parading around the
sports field of No. 7 Middle School in Dalian's Development Zone (Kaifaqu) last Friday. Tai chi fan dancers marched in to
the beat of traditional Chinese drums. Kids dressed as the Beijing 2008
Olympic mascots waved to the crowds as the announcer's introductions
blared out over a loudspeaker. Each uniformed group marched on to the
field, showing their stuff as they passed the grand stand, some even
releasing colorful baloons into the air. All this for Sports Day held
several times a year in schools and universities all over China. Each
group represents their class in performances and competitions. This
year the Dalian World Youth Academy (DWYA) added a Western flavor to
the mix. They stood in jumbled rows in the middle of the field watching
the precision color guard march in and one of their American teachers
removed his cap as the Chinese national anthem played. It was one of
those "China moments". You just wouldn't see something like this in
America.
Some "China moments" are just quirky. Some are
irritating. Some are completely enchanting and revitalize hope for the
future of humanity. For the first time, this small band of Westerners,
including students from America, Canada, Ecuador, Israel and Germany,
were venturing into the distinctly Chinese Sports Day. And for the
first time perhaps, the No. 7 students, teachers and parents, were
watching how the Westerners would perform.
The students had
mixed feeling about their ambassadorial role. They have never had such
an overwhelmingly communal experience. There was little to no
preparation on their part, and one could sense their inhibitions grow
as they watched their Chinese counterparts in grand, synchronized
choreographic displays that clearly took some serious work.
With
the exception of the foot races, all the competitions required
cooperation between two or more people. This was not a place for
individual achievements to be glorified, and yet that was all these
foreign students knew. They goofed off. They wandered around, senses
overwhelmed with a variety of blaring sounds and streaming colors, and
an intense awareness that they were being closely watched. What young
adolescent likes that much scrutiny? Finally, they threw in the towel
and went back to their classrooms.
On the plus side, their
presence at No. 7 can no longer be ignored. Perhaps that was the No. 7
headmistress Ms. Niu's intention in inviting DWYA to participate. There
had been no special announcement or introduction at the beginning of
the school year to let the teachers and students know that an
International Baccalaureate school was partnering with No. 7. Maybe the
lack of explanation was intended to dissuade a sense of distinction. As
it was, these students and their teachers were introduced with all the
others in the unity of Sports Day. And maybe they got the message.
"People
are having a lot of fun," said Itomar Manes, a 9th grader from Isreal
at DWYA. "It’s not all about competition. People put a lot of hard work
into it. It’s very organized. It’s not like other sports events."
So
these foreign students and their Chinese counterparts now have a common
experience. Both sides have open invitations of friendship. It will be
interesting to watch how they develop. Building a bridge takes effort,
and today a few bricks were laid on both sides of the gap.
NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS
11/1 - 11/30 - Dinner Buffet at the Grand Mecure (2 for price of 1) - If you haven't tried this buffet yet, be sure to. Their French chef has a wonderful menu, and this price can't be beat!
ADVERTISERS Olive Garden: First
Anniversary Party on Saturday, November 3. Buffet is 100 rmb. Also for
the month of November, DalianXpat members receive 10% discount (except
wine or set menu).
Riviera Restaurant: For a limited time, DalianXpat members can receive the Gold VIP card (good for 15% discount). (A DalianXpat sponsor!)
F2 Restaurant and Bar at Shangri-la: Every Thursday night is expat night! We have the New International Band - Guest DJs - All draught beer is RMB20 - Simple mixesr or house wine at RMB30. One free drink (changed every week) for ladies - Free snack buffet - And more!
MarToni Pizza: Now, find MarToni Pizza in Metro, Carrefour, Trustmart, and Quick Stores! Tel:8899-1168
Hopscotch: Wednesday night is Game Night at Hopscotch, with 20% beer discount. Play pool,
foosball, darts and enjoy the comfortable environment. Winners get a beer!
Blossom Jazz Club: Located behind the Kempinski Hotel, Blossom Jazz Club has new jazz
band. Enjoy our relaxed environment and good music. Expat Night is every Wednesday (6-9 pm), with discounted drinks.
Strollers' Restaurant: Happy Halloween!
With the great pleasure we introduce our Halloween activities to the community of DalianXpat. You will experience a fantastic moment here that exceeds your expectations. We have a singing human skull, pumpkin lights and a flying witch! The hightlights of the evening at Stroller's is the wick lottery activity. Looking forward to it tonight and enjoy your Halloween at Stroller's!
Tel: 8269-8293. Located at the back of the Nikko Hotel
Tin Whistle Pub: Every Friday and Saturday, please come to Live girls party
Dancing + Singing
Girl's drink 4 free!!!
Come Join Dalian's Hottest Party!
From 21:30 pm there will be a poker game and a quiz in the next week.
Happy hour starts from 6pm to 8 pm every day this month.
Carlsberg will be discounted at 20 RMB
Tequila Silver 10 RMB/shot
Open time:
Monday to Thursday: 5 pm to 2 am
Friday to Sunday: 3 pm to the early morning
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events can be viewed a week at a time at DalianXpat.com
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Did you know...?
All
packages and letters should be taken to a China post office. Packages
must be left unsealed in order to pass customs inspection at the post
office. This is to ensure that no narcotics or antiquities are sent
through the mail. Many post offices offer packing materials for a small
cost.
New editor on board
Amalia
Giebitz has joined the DalianXpat.com team as our newsletter editor.
She comes to us from New Mexico, US, and is glad to get back into
writing and editing online. When she's not working on the newsletter,
she works on her latest novel, teaches, designs websites and gives
tours to potential new Intel expats. Amalia welcomes your comments,
ideas and suggestions. Send her a
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