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Since more injuries occur inside the home than any other location, “Ayi’s” and babysitters should have first aid training and the maturity to handle an emergency. The following are tips on choosing and orientating a nanny or babysitter: Choose nannies/babysitters who demonstrate knowledge on how to prevent injuries. They should have taken first aid training [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:57 pm | Posted in Health | Read More »

By Josephine Charles, American clinical psychologist with International SOS, Beijing Relocating with the family to a foreign country can be a double edged sword. On one hand, it can mean career advancement, financial reward and the opportunity to experience and enjoy living, working and traveling in a totally different and interesting environment. On the other [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:47 pm | Posted in Travel | Read More »

AustCham Shanghai is offering all Corporate, Associate Corporate and Small Business members the opportunity to be featured in a unique guide to doing business in China that will be distributed at various VIP events in the Australian Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010. This essential guide will highlight AustCham Shanghai member businesses to Australian, International [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:41 pm | Posted in Business | Read More »

The Joint Chamber Women in Business Networking Event is a great way to meet like-minded professional women in a relaxed environment. This unique series features an informal atmosphere to share ideas and experiences with other business women living in Shanghai. With easy conversation, fine wine and canapés, the setting is ideal to develop new relationships [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:36 pm | Posted in Chambers Of Commerce | Read More »

Join AustCham Shanghai and Mr. Gilles Planté, CEO North East Asia from ANZ as he shares his insights on the trends and opportunities within the financial markets with a focus on China and the connectivity with Australia and New Zealand. With over 2 decades of experience in the financial markets, and having worked across the [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:34 pm | Posted in Business | Read More »

In this not to be missed seminar with Iain Watt, Minister Counsellor (Education), Australian Embassy will talk about the education relationship between China and Australia including; • Recent trends in enrollments and applications from China and factors that are affecting demand • Progress with current government reviews (ESOS, National International Student Strategy etc) • Planned [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:31 pm | Posted in Education | Read More »

China is cracking down on representative offices of foreign companies with some unprecedented changes. The AIC plans to be stricter across the board on various non-compliance issues including a new requirement that a representative office can only have four representatives. Join AustCham Shanghai and Nicolas Groffman from Mallesons as he gives an update on the [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:29 pm | Posted in Trade & Investment Office | Read More »

Headaches cost society a fortune in lost productivity each year. Causes: Inflammation/Irritation/Compression of one of many structures in the head i.e. nerves, blood vessels, muscles of the face, neck, scalp, teeth, sinuses, joints, soft tissue and lining of the brain. Investigations: Detailed clinical history – recognizable pattern. Occasionally – blood test, X-rays, CT-scan, MRI-scan, eye [...]
Feb 22 2010, 8:01 pm | Posted in Health | Read More »

by Dr. Anna Li What is high blood pressure? Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called “pre-hypertension,” and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.These readings are based on the average of seated blood pressure readings that were properly measured during 2 or more office [...]
Feb 22 2010, 7:57 pm | Posted in Medical | Read More »

by Dr. J FERREIRA-BASSON An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI),of which the common cold is one, represents the most common acute illness seen in general practice. The upper respiratory tract includes sinuses, nasal passages and the throat, which are the entrance to the lungs. URTI involve direct invasion of the mucosa of the upper airways [...]
Feb 22 2010, 7:49 pm | Posted in Medical | Read More »