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Daily operations to major European cities and
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Saturday ( 22:15-12:15* ); Shanghai-Instanbul, Wednesday,
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday ( 22:15-15:25*). * Overnight
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Sunhope Health Club
Newly opened. Located at Sunhope Town Garden,
OCT, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26938198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons every Monday and WEdnesday
Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members)
for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou.
For details call Miss Ho at 020 8350 7777 ext 389.
Total Fitness Promotion
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Job Summary:
To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Personal
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To establish and maintain excellent associate relations
and to achieve the highest standard of associate performance
in line with the hotels guest satisfaction objectives,
as well as the companies business and strategic plans.
Create and maintain a hotel culture that provides the
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Job Knowledge/skills:
Fluent written and spoken English.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written.)
Capable of building relationships with the local labor
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Working knowledge of salary, employment and benefits
administration and payroll.
Must possess computer abilities including Word - Excel
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Most have the ability to create, implement and monitor
hotel goals, strategies and policies.
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: 3 or 5 years of extensive human resources
experience. Line operations management and labor related.
Salary range: RMB 7,000 - 9,000 per month base on experience
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Shenzhen
Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month,
7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138
25200514 for details.
New expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if
you are looking to make new friends and people who knows
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Contact Ms. Aishah Mattman
at (755) 26867997 for details.
Swan Lake, Oct 6-7
By the China Puppet Troupe, at the SZ Grand
Theater, 3pm, 8pm, RMB 40-120. Located at 1 Xinyuan
Road, Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82113333, 25563333
International Magic Festival, Oct
1-7
Magicians from different countries will perform
at the Happy Valley, Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan
District. Tel:(755) 26949168
Guangzhou
Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 8704 9512, 8704
7009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding.
Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members),
RMB 560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou
Luhu Golf and Country Club. For more details call Miss
Ho at (20) 8350 7777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew
Mok
RMB 900 (non-members),RMB 750 (members), includes
tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 8130
0638 for more information. |
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Exhibitions and
Art Exhibits |
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Local Artist Painting Exhibition, Oct 6-15
SZ Fine Arts Institute, 9am-5pm, Silverlake Rd. Jinhu
Rd, Futian District. Tel:(755) 82438390
The 5th China High Tech Fair, Oct 12-17
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Visit www.expo.net.cn
for details
Italian Culture Week - Furniture Exhibition, until
Oct 19
At Portofino, located at Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan
District. For details, call (755) 2691 1111 |
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| Assorted
Dim Sum
Enjoy a wide variety of dim sum freshly cooked
at your order. Authentic dim sum items feature savory
mouthfuls of shrimps dumplings, roasted pork buns, steamed
spare ribs and etc. Prices range from RMB 9 to RMB 25.
Creative new items are offered on a weekly basis. For
reservations, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext. 588
or visit our website www.szlandmark.com
Shenzhen
Italian Food Festival
Crowne Plaza Hotel, in cooperation with OCT,
until Oct 19. Located at 9026 Shennan Rd. OCT, Nanshan
District. Tel:(755)2693 6888
Piazza Cafe
Food and Live Music, located at the GF, Landmark
Hotel, Nanhu Road, Luohu District. Call at (755) 8219
0033
Laurel Chinese Restaurant
3/Fl. Tian'an Cyber Park Chamber Club, Che Gong
Miao, Fu Tian District, tel: (755) 8389-5138
Guangzhou
Matsubaya Japanese Restaurant
5F, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong LU, Tel: (20) 83311888
In Bar
Restaurant by day, try the Angus steaks. Located
at H17 183, Yan Jiang Lu. Tel:(20) 8333 5326
Kevin's Cafe
12 Jian She Liu Ma Lu, tel:(20) 83765879
Huizhou
Raphael's Restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine. Located at the Holiday
Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084,
Tel:(752) 5551188
Sunrise Cafe, Aotou
More than a coffee shop. Located 4 Ligang Group
Jin Dang Rd., Daya Bay. For details, call Andrew at
131 26367370.
Tree Ring
Western food. Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd. Daya
Bay. Call: 13825409724 |
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| Shenzhen
BJz.com Night Club
Jazz and Blues music. Located at the Landmark
Hotel, Nanhu Rd. Luohu District, Tel: (755) 8217 2288
ext. 501
V Bar
At the 3F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan
Road, Overseas Chinese Town. Tel:(755) 2693-6888 ext.
8022
Henry J.Bean's
At the Shangrila Hotel, Eastside, Railway Station,
1002 Jianshe Lu, Luohu District. Tel:(755) 82330470
Guangzhou
Cafe Elles
2F Hua Xin Bldg., corner of Huanshi Dong Lu
and Shuiyin Rd. Tel:(20) 37604909
Boose and Babes Bar
2002 Julu Lu, tel:(20) 83870001
Bobo Art Bar
A must for artists, kicated at 24 Xiao Shi Jin
Jie, Xiao Bei Lu, Tel:(20) 83516171
Hongkong
8th Annual Guinness Oyster Festival, Oct 6-25
HK$98 for a Guinness with half dozen Irish Oysters.
At Delaney's (Wanchai and TST branches) and Dublin Jack.
Call (852) 28042880, 23013980 (Delaney's) and 25430081
(Dublin Jack).
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October 6, 2003
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Shenzhen
Passion Brazil
A renowned Brazillian performers, venue at Window of
the World, OCT, Nanshan District, tel: (755) 26608000
Guangzhou
Social Tennis for Single Matches
At 8pm sharp. Snacks and refreshments provided. RMB
40 per person. 5-11pm, Venue at Topspin Tennis Club,
3/F, 163 Tian He Bei Lu, Guangzhou. Call: (139 0221
8778 for English, 8755 6236 for Chinese)
South African Live Music
At the Cave Bar, Free admission, 10pm-2am. Cave Bar
is located at B/F, Zhu Jiang Building, 360 Huan Shi
Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 8386 3660
HOngkong
Cuban Music at Club Havana
Located at 10 Knutsford Terrace, TST, tel:(852) 23126565
Tuesday,
October 7, 2003
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Shenzhen
Passion Brazil
A renowned Brazillian performers,their final performance,
venue at Window of the World, OCT, Nanshan District,
tel: (755) 26608000
English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 7-9 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua
Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for
eight lessons. Venue will be at the Lugu Golf and Country
Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Hongkong
Russian Music at Balalaika
Russian Restaurant and Bar, located at 2F, 10 Knutsford
Terrace, TST, tel: 23126222
Wednesday,
October 8, 2003
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Shenzhen
Jusco's 1st Anniversary Japanese Food Festival
1F, CITIC City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Thoroughfare Central,
Futian District. Tel:(755)25941800
Touch Rugby in Shekou
Meet at the Soccer field across Casablanca Restaurant
(around 7:30pm) near Park N?hop, in Shekou, Shenzhen.
Guangzhou
Ladies' Night at the Cave BAr
Free admission. 9.30pm-2am, BF, Zhu Jiang Building,
360 Huan Shi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 8386 3660
Hongkong
Ken Bennett's Kowloon Honkers
At Ned Kelly's Last Stand,located at 11A Ashley Rd,
TST. Tel:(852)23760562
Thursday,
October 9, 2003
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Shenzhen
T-Bone Thursday at McCawley's
Good food, huge serving size. McCawley's is located
at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130
05489225
Ladies Night at NYC English Cafe
From 9-11 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23
Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042
Hongkong
Havana Libre by Miguel Savaron
At Cubana, GF 47B, Elgin St. Soho, call:(852) 28691218
Friday,
October 10, 2003
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Shenzhen
Rooftop BBQ at McCawley's
Starts at 7pm. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou,
Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496
Guangzhou
Carribean Night
1920's Cafe, 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(020)
83336156
Hongkong
Big John & Fast Frank
At Anthony's Catch, Thu-Fri 7.30pm-10.30pm, located
at GF Po Tung Rd., Sai Kung. Tel:(852) 2792 8474
Saturday,
October 11, 2003
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Shenzhen
HipHop and Graffiti Party
By ShenzhenParty.com, 9:00pm - 3:00 am, at the Freeman
Bar, located at the SZ Stadium, Gate 2, Block 12. Call
(755) 83246252 for details or contact info@shenzhenparty.com.
Shekou Hash at 2:30 pm
Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai
Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please
contact : ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com
Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact
Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Guangzhou
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit, Live
music and beach food, 8pm-10.30pm, 183 Yan jiang Lu,
Guangzhou. Call (020) 83336156
Hongkong
Azucar Latina
At the Coyote Bar & Grill, 8.30-11.30pm, located
at 114-120 Lockhart Rd, Wanchai. Tel:(852) 2861 2221
Sunday
, October 12, 2003
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com
Sunday Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 118 per person. Available on lunch. Located at 118
Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225
English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 3:30-5:30 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg.,
23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042
Hongkong
Phoebus & Danielle Chan
Madison? Restaurant & Bar,11.30am-2.30pm, located
at Shop 349, Pacific Place, tel:(852) 2523 4772 |
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| Shenzhen
Shenzhen Textile Industry Exhibition 2003, Oct 22-24
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 83836678
Guangzhou
The 94th Session Chinese Export Commodities Fair, Oct
15-20
Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, NO.117, Liuhua
Rd, Guangzhou. Tel: (20) 26082558 |
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Cosmo Frenzy, our very own Ladies Night, every Wed.
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May and Eric Bryan on vinyl control with R&B tunes
all night. Cosmopolitans and it's other version free
for ladies all night, live on stage Clause 8 starting
at 7PM, Tel 2523 6690, info@edgehk.com
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