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BEIJING, June 1, the hottest Children’s Day on record. Beijing reported the first high-temperature alarm of this year on Monday, said Beijing Meteorological Bureau.

The alarm, reported at 11:20 a.m., was an Orange Alarm, the second level of meteorological alarms, saying the highest temperature will reach 37 degrees Celsius Monday afternoon, according to the bureau.

“The sunshine has been strong, the air has been dry and the winds have been strong these days in Beijing. The weather of this kind is defined as dry hot wind,” said Guo Hu, head of the bureau.

The dry hot wind usually appears in north China in May and June, which harms crops, especially wheat, but does no harm to people, Guo said.

The temperature in Beijing had been two-to-three degrees Celsius higher than usual since May, Guo said.

The city might be cooler on late Monday as cold air may bring thunderstorms, Guo said.

The temperature might be lower on Tuesday but will likely remain 32 degrees Celsius, he said.

The northeast Tianjin Municipality also reported its highest temperature of this year on Monday afternoon, which reached 38.9 degrees Celsius and broke the record of the same period since 1951, said Zhao Gang, chief weather forecaster of Tianjin Meteorological Bureau.

It should be 31 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and might rain on Thursday and Friday, Zhao said.

They said it was unknown if abnormal temperatures are a result of global warming.

As of June 2nd 2009，there are 11 confirmed A H1N1 flu cases in Beijing，and more than 109 people have been quarantined. The tally of confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases on the Chinese mainland has risen to 34.

Health authorities in east China’s Fujian Province said Monday a man who was confirmed to have contracted A/H1N1 flu virus four days ago recovered and was discharged from a local hospital.

Xie Zhendong, 25, has had normal temperature for 106 hours. Other flu symptoms, such as having a running nose and coughing, have abated, qualifying Xie’s clean bill of health in accordance with standards drafted by the Chinese Ministry of Health for discharging A/H1N1 flu patients from hospitals, said Fujian Provincial Health Department.

Before Xie was discharged from Fuzhou Respiratory Diseases Hospital Monday, the Fujian Provincial Disease Control and Prevention Center conducted two separate tests over samples obtained from the man in the past two days. Both tests proved negative for A/H1N1 flu.

Xie, who was a caterer in the United States, returned to China on a flight from New York May 24, and reached Changle International Airport in Fuzhou, the provincial capital of Fujian, the next day. He developed symptoms including coughing and a sore throat before he saw medical doctors with Fuzhou No. 2 Hospital May 26. He was transferred to Fuzhou Respiratory Diseases Hospital and was confirmed to have contracted A/H1N1 flu May 28, said Lin Zhongxuan, deputy chief of Fuzhou Respiratory Diseases Hospital.

Xie had been treated for the swine flu with a medication consisting Tamiflu and other medicines, said Lin.

Recently, two looted Chinese relics at Christie’s auction in Paris which triggered wide protest in China.

These two bronze heads (Rabbit and Rat) were looted from Yuanmingyuan, the Old Summer Palace, by Anglo-French allied forces during the Second Opium War in 1860. Chinese government had tried repeatedly to dissuade Christie’s from auctioning the Qing Dynasty sculptures, but the effort failed

A Chinese antiques collector Mingchao Cai who successfully bid for two looted bronze sculptures auctioned in Paris last week says he will not pay his winning bid. The two relics were auctioned for 14 million euros (17.92 million U.S. dollars) each last week. They were owned by the late French designer Yves Saint Laurent.

The two pieces were originally among the Yuanmingyuan’s twelve original bronze animal statues inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Only five of these animals’ heads, the boar, tiger, ox, monkey and horse, have been fortunately returned from international auction markets. Others are still unknown except the latest two items.

An estimated 1.64 million Chinese relics are owned by foreign museums, according to State Administration of Cultural Heritage figures. Even more than that are owned by private collectors. A great number were looted, stolen and smuggled out of China between the 1860s and 1949 when the country was subjected to colonial invasion and civil wars.

Rat Head （in France）

Rabbit Head （in France）

OX Head （In China）

Tiger Head （in China）

Horse Head（in China）

Monkey Head（in China）

Pig Head (in China)

Snake (Missing)

Dragon (Missing)

Rooster (Missing)

Dog (Missing)

 Goat (Missing)

We must liberate Taiwan！

Long Live Chairman MAO！

Female worker

Hail to PLA

Study Hard

Long Live to the friendship between Chinese and Albanian

We Love Chairman Mao’s Books

The TVCC building was burned on the night of traditional Lantern festival which marks the ending of this year’s Chinese New Year celebration period by illegal fireworks.

CCTV workers at the new site said they had received a text message inviting them to a grand fireworks display at 8 p.m. outside the nearly-completed building. But the fire spread through the building that houses CCTV facilities as well as the Mandarin Oriental hotel.

Before：

Fire:

After:

While these buildings were new》

Situated in the north of Tongzhou new city, about 25 kilometres east of Tian’anmen Square, Songzhuang is the place where many artists have been settling since more than a decade ago. Nowadays, Songzhuang has become a very flourishing art community, and more than 800 artists live in Songzhuang and surrounding villages.

According to the plan of local Songzhuang goveronment, the planned area of Songzhuang Culture Creation Industrial Park is 5 square kilometers. By the year of 2010, it will be developed into a famous artist town of China and primarily build several creation industrial base. By the yare of 2020, it will be developed into the international culture creation industrial park and creation culture and tourism district with its own characteristics.

The protection and reconstruction of Hutong have been discussing for a long time. But it is always easier said than done. The reality is that more than 70% of Hutong lanes have disappered.  The hutong is considered one of the most important parts of Beijing’s cultural heritage, however we have witnessed these cultural values being sacrificed for short-term economic gain since the 1980s. Fortunately, it seems the goveronment and the main stream society have finally realized how precious the Hutongs are.

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Address: 2 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China
Telephone: +86 10 8567 1234
Facsimile: +86 10 8567 1000
Email: parkhyattbeijing@hyattintl.com
Website: beijing.park.hyatt.com

Arrive at Park Hyatt and find yourself surrounded by contemporary luxury. Imagine dramatic architecture and design where you are offered privacy, personalized service and peerless quality—from original works of art to culinary arts.

The first Park Hyatt in Greater China, Park Hyatt Beijing will combine gracious service with contemporary accommodation to create a warm, welcoming personal residence and bring true luxury to the capital. Soaring above the heart of Beijing’s CBD, Park Hyatt Beijing will be part of the prestigious Beijing Yintai Centre, the tallest skyscraper on Chang’an Avenue and a symbol of the new China. Directly opposite the China World Trade Centre, the hotel is 40 minutes from the Beijing Capital International Airport, 5 minutes from the Embassy District and just 15 minutes from the Forbidden City by car.

Designed for the discerning travellers, Park Hyatt Beijing combines gracious service with contemporary accommodation to create a warm, welcoming personal residence and bring true luxury to the capital. A typical guest room is 45-sq.-meter features one king bed with 400-thread-count linens and down duvets, and spa-inspired limestone bath with tub, separate shower, heated floors and designer amenities. Contemporary decor and rich colors evoke a luxury residence, complementing conveniences like wireless Internet access, iPod docking station and butler service.

For relaxation and rejuvenation, Park Hyatt Beijing offers a choice of the exclusive Tian Spa on levels 59 and 60 as well as a more dynamic Park Life Fitness on level 6. Both facilities offer a 25-metre (82-foot) indoor lap pool, the latest exercise equipment as well as a range of treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Park Life in the podium offering luxury boutiques, lifestyle stores and more.

In addition to the many thoughtfully designed hotel services and facilities, guests will also be able to experience a wide range of unique shopping, dining and entertainment concepts in Park Life, a dynamic lifestyle destination located within the complex.

ACCOMMODATION

• Functional work station with chair, enhanced lighting and international power outlets
• Wireless and wired broadband Internet access
• Flat screen television with cable / satellite programmes
• Dual-line telephones
• DVD player
• Spa-inspired bathroom with separate rain shower and deep-soaking bath area
• Luxurious bathroom amenities, linen, bathrobes, yukata robes and slippers
• Hair dryer
• Fresh ground French press coffee and a choice of premium teas Espresso machine
• In-room safety-deposit box with built-in laptop charger
• Mood lighting
• Private bar
• Humidifier upon request

RECREATIONAL FACILITIE S

• Exclusive spa on Levels 59 and 60 with eight treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, exercise studio and indoor lap pool
• Health club on Level 6 with cardio and weight areas, exercise studio, treatment rooms, indoor swimming pool, fitness terrace and refreshment lounge

RE STAURANT, BAR & LOUNGE

• Specialty restaurant on Level 66—the highest restaurant in the city
• serving international cuisine
• Bar on Level 65—contemporary live jazz
• Lobby lounge on Level 63—all-day dining
• E ntertainment Centre on Level 6—three bars, wine cellars, live
• entertainment and outdoor terraces and barbeques
• Private dining suites on Level 5—Cantonese cuisine
• Italian trattoria-style restaurant on Level 3—Home-style dishes
• 24-hour in-room dining

Services & Facilities

• Lobby on Level 63 offering spectacular views
• Wireless Internet access in the hotel public areas
• Multilingual Concierge service
• Personal butler service
• 24-hour full-service Business Centre
• Airport limousine service
• Housekeeping service twice daily
• Dry cleaning, laundry and pressing services
• Shoe-shine service
• Parking facilities for up to 1,400 cars
• Park Life offering luxury boutiques, lifestyle stores, hair salon, nail bar,
• floral boutique and more

POINT S OF INTEREST

• Beihai Park
• Forbidden City
• Silk Market
• Summer Palace
• Temple of Heaven
• The Great Wall
• Tiananmen Square
• Wangfuijing

VISITOR INFORMATION

• Visas: all visitors must possess a valid passport and visa / certificate
• Temperature: January -10°C / 14°F to July 32°C / 90°F
• Language: Simplified Chinese /Mandarin
• Voltage: 220V
• Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

TRANSPORTATION

• From Beijing Capital International Airport 40 min. by car (25km)
• From China World Trade Centre a five-min. walk (0.2km)
• From Embassy District a five-min. car ride (2km)
• From Forbidden City a 15-min. car ride (5.3km)
• From Wangfuijing a 10-min. car ride (4km)

LOCATION
In the heart of Central Business District, directly opposite the China World Trade Centre, the hotel will be part of the Beijing Yintai Centre, the tallest skyscraper on Chang’an Avenue.

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Me: My name is 1800what.com
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Me: Where are you now?
God: Oh.  I am in  Myself’s computer in  Heaven.  Where are you?
Me: I am in Beijing
God: Tell me a little about your life in  Beijing.
Me: not bad

Me: who will be the next president of USA?
God:How would I know who will  be the next president of USA ?

Me: Do you play basketball?
God:No I don’t have the coordination for hoops.
Me: do you play football?
God: I don’t really get into  it very much.

Me:how old are you?
God: I am  Infinite of your Earth years.
Me: Have you been to Beijing?
God: I don’t think I have been there. Where is  it.

Me: who is Bill Gates
God: President of Micro Soft Nation.
Me: what’s your favorate song?
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Me: do you have a pet?
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Me: do you speak chinese
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Located inside Worker’s Stadium North Gate, Mix Club is the place to party hard in Beijing. You will easily find people from variable countries in there. After hip-hop hit Beijing, this very popular dance club quickly threw its hat into the clubbing ring, gobbling up adjacent venues while gathering a loyal following with its consistent hip-hop phat beats. Weekends are the best place for Hip-hop. The inside, built in a sense of postmodernism, will make you feel like in a modern, elite heaven.

The Style of Fashionable decoration makes you feel like in an absolute North American hot nightclub. Like the name, the people are from anywhere. Not mention all the beautiful people in Beijing are here. The overlook of Mix is more like “Arena” in L.A., or “Ten15″ in San Francisco. Don’t miss this one because it is the best party scene in Beijing. The 2-floor modern design nightclub is equipped with high quality sound system and lighting.

The areas are separated well, you can easily find a private chat corner; or to burst into a dance with all others; or even treat yourself a dish of French or Italian food on the second floor, being pleased by observing those dancers below.

Seating: 300 guests
Hours: 8:00p.m.- 2:00a.m.
Parking Space: Available
Special Drinks: CHIVAS Package
Music Style:Hip-Hop, R&B
Public Transportation： Bus Line 115、734、313、118 at Gongti Station