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The notorious Chinabounder sends CW his book's press release and we put it up for you to um, uh, review
by collin (The ME Blog) ChinaBounder Press Release - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: ChinaBounder Press Release With a title like "ChinaBounder" in it, it's gotta be good. However, this press release turns out to be nothing more than a crafty book announcement (probably by none other than the author ... Read more »
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For your reading enjoyment: CW's advertising rates, reader demographics, products, deadlines etc.
by collin (The ME Blog) Since we're playing around with more multimedia stuff here at CW, I thought I'd show off City Weekend's 2008 media kit. We made it easy to view on the web via Scribd. Cool program. So flip through the pages and learn more about CW's advertising rates ... Read more » |
Celine Dion defies expectations to sing “My Heart Will Go On” in China
by collin (The ME Blog) SHANGHAI | Soaked in vanilla scented candles and wearing a glittery frock of impenetrable diamond sheen, Canadian diva and pop star, Celine Dion made her China debut at Shanghai Stadium tonight. She sang her hit song “My Heart Will Go On”, despite weeks of bilateral meetings between event organizers and Celine ... Read more »
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The magic is gone: No more F visas for foreigners in Beijing and "brother, can you spare a Z visa?"
by collin (The ME Blog) This story has been floating throughout Shanghai and Beijing for the last two months. As reported earlier in Shanghaiist With the upcoming Olympics and a host of political pressure, the The Entry and Exit Administration Bureau is enforcing existing visa regulations for foreigners in China. No more can foreigners convert ... Read more »
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Hey, how come you didn't mention That's or Local Noodles in your latest issue of City Weekend?
by collin (The ME Blog) In a recent issue of City Weekend, we ran a cover feature entitled "Clicked On: Websites you need to know to get the most out of your city". We've received a bit a of flak for not mentioning That's BJ or Local Noodles in it. I think it ... Read more »
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It hasn't snowed this much in...
by collin (The ME Blog) Since last Saturday, Shanghai has been gripped in the icy cold embrace of a winter snow storm, taxing power grids, crippling transportation, causing schools to take "snow days" and generally prompting many local residents and expats alike to wonder, "just when was the last time it snowed so much in ... Read more »
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Uh, pick which cover concept we should use next issue. And hurry.
by collin (The ME Blog) Help us design or choose the next cover of CW. Our next issue is about Beijing online, more or less. The editorial idea is to highlight those dining, art, nightlife, entertainment and city-centric sites you might not already know about - to start the process of highlighting those sites that help ... Read more »
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What does the hotel next to the new CCTV tower look like?
by collin (The ME Blog) Check it out. This is what the new Oriental Mandarin hotel will look like when it opens late this Spring. The hotel will be next door to the CCTV tower and boast all the five start amenities expected of a landmark hotel plus a couple new surprises. Read more »
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Who's the best band in Beijing? Or fine, you're too invested to actually say the "best" but you can say who's popular now... anonymously
by collin (The ME Blog) I've been giving and taking a lot flak on the local live music scene in Beijing. First, I admittedly know little about a scene that I'm supposed to be an expert on by title. But that's why CW hired Blake. Lately, however, he like the rest of ... Read more »
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How CW uses Flickr to work
by collin (The ME Blog) I don' think it's a secret that CW has the smallest editorial teams amongst the English listings magazines. Small teams and scarce resources force us all to think creatively about how we should plan, edit and source our content. So lately it's been very refreshing to see how ... Read more » |
Check out the NEW CW Magazine in 2008
by collin (The ME Blog) We haven't put out full page ads for it, but for the last three years we've been begging our boss man about redesigning CW to have the local city guides on the outside and the national edition on the inside. In 2008, we finally get our wish. (You ... Read more » |
