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Americans in China for Obama: Watch the acceptance speech

Danwei presents the following as a public service for our American Democratic friends:

Dear Americans in China for Obama,

TOMORROW, FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH

* * * BEIJING

LIVE! OBAMA SPEECH WATCH, HAIDIAN Come watch Obama's acceptance speech for his party's nomination for US President LIVE at 10AM! Also: major speeches from
Michelle, Joe, Hillary, Bill, Teddy and Al, as time permits. BRUNCH from 9A-Noon -- 20% off All Breakfasts. HAPPY HOUR from 5P-8P -- 15 RMB Qingdao Beer. The Bridge Cafe, Wudaokou location (100 meters southwest of Wudaokou Station, 8286-7026 for directions).
For details contact Brian at USVoteHaidian@gmail.com.

OBAMA SPEECH WATCH, CHAOYANG US Citizens! Come watch Obama's acceptance speech for his party's nomination for US President. RMB 160, Private function from 7P-10P at the Blue Frog, Sanlitun.
For details please contact Auria at USVoteBeijing@gmail.com.

* * * SHANGHAI

LIVE! OBAMA SPEECH WATCH SHANGHAI Come watch Obama's acceptance speech for his party's nomination for US President LIVE at 10AM! Malone's American Cafe(Tongren Lu Location). near Nanjing Xi Lu, Metro Line 2 Jing'an Temple Station. Brunch from 9:30A-11:30A - Second Floor. Ask about food and drink specials! Happy Hour from 5P-8P - Third Floor. Watch Obama's and other major speeches from the DNC.
For details contact David at USVoteShanghai@gmail.com.

* * * GUANGZHOU

OBAMA SPEECH WATCH GUANGZHOU Attention US Citizens! Come watch Barack Obama's acceptance speech for his party's nomination for US President. 6PM.
For location details contact Dana at 1372 521 3679, USvoteGuangzhou@gmail.com

AND: For those who will be in Hong Kong tomorrow morning

* * * HONGKONG

CONVENTION WATCH/HELP OBAMA WIN! Come Join us watch the Democratic National Convention on CNN 8:30A - 10:30 am. Legends, Two Exchange Place, 49/F
Contact Edith Terry for more information at eterry@mindspring.com.

CNN will be covering the convention live at 10A, and you can also watch the HD web video feed at demconvention.com.

 
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