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Shenzhen experienced heavy rainfall

Shenzhen experienced heavy rainfall

Even if the city is going to expect reduced rainfall and hot weather, heavy downpours and floods was still able to kill one person who was swept away by a raging river , another person went missing. The city recorded rainfall of 75 millimeters, with the heaviest rainfall in Yougan Bay recorded at 226 millimeters. [...]

Jul 29 2010, 8:36 pm | Posted in Space | Read More »

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

The Snake Pit is in need of a new quizmaster! If you have a love for trivia and would want to see the quiz return to the Pit, then, they need you! Send them an email at committee@the-snakepit.com to schedule an interview!

Jul 29 2010, 6:45 pm | Posted in Sports Bars | Read More »

New hospital building will accomodate more patients

New hospital building will accomodate more patients

Construction of a new patient building at Shenzhen No. 2 People’s Hospital will begin by the end of the year. the new building will add 1,256 more beds in Shenzhen, thus decreasing the difficulties in registering and getting health care at city hospitals. Right now there are only 1.66 beds available per 1,000 Shenzhen residents, [...]

Jul 29 2010, 6:43 pm | Posted in Medical | Read More »

New policy will expand medical insurance

New policy will expand medical insurance

Under a draft plan given to the city government, children medical insurance will expanded to pay for their outpatient services in city hospitals and community centers. According to the new policy, children 14 and below can choose any community health center or hospital which they could visit and pay for general treatment. Children from 14 [...]

Jul 29 2010, 6:16 pm | Posted in Medical | Read More »

Australian Football League at the Snake Pit

Australian Football league at The Snake Pit

Catch the Australian Football League live on the big screen at The Snake Pit on the following schedules: Friday, July 30th 8:00 p.m. – Essendon v St Kilda Saturday, July 31st 12:00 p.m. – Sydney v Geelong 8:30 p.m. – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn Sunday, August 1st 12:00 p.m. – Western Bulldogs v Nth Melbourne

Jul 29 2010, 5:42 pm | Posted in AFL,Sports Bars | Read More »

F1 & Baseball at The Snake Pit

F1 & Baseball at the Snake Pit

Schedule as follows: (MLB) Saturday, July 31st 11:00 a.m.- LA Dodgers v San Francisco Giants (F1) Sunday, August 1st 7:00 p.m. – Hungarian Grand Prix

Jul 29 2010, 5:40 pm | Posted in Baseball,F1 | Read More »

Xpats’ Exclusive Offers!

Xpats' Exclusive Offers!

Xpats’ bar and lounge presents its customers with twice a day Happy Hours. For two hours, twice a day, everyday of the week, this exclusive promo named  ”Double Double” lets you buy one drink and you get one drink for free! From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. everyday, [...]

Jul 29 2010, 5:39 pm | Posted in Bars,Entertainment,Sports Bars | Read More »

Geriatric Rugby Mud Wrestlers

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As a wild and windy typhoon swept through Shekou last night, rugbys finest honed their rugby skills in wet and muddy conditions. It was interesting to note that the French contingent love “dirty play” as they took every opportunity to dirty up their jerseys.  We must presume they do this, as an explanation to wives [...]

Jul 29 2010, 1:24 pm | Posted in Rugby | Read More »

Network PRD Networking Seminar to be held Sunday, August 1

Networking Seminar to be held in August

Come Join NetworkPRD this August 1st from 2pm – 4:30pm for a short and informative seminar on how to network in China effectively. Learn from the best and the brightest in the industry.  Please visit our website at www.networkprd.com under “Upcoming Events” on the homepage for more information and to RSVP. Space is limited so [...]

Jul 29 2010, 6:32 am | Posted in Networking | Read More »

Vegetable prices are expected to rise in the following weeks

Vegetables prices are expected to rise in the following weeks

Despite the decreasing of prices over the past week, vegetable prices are expected to rise further in the coming week and months. This is because most of the vegetables comes from areas affected by floods, destroying crops and dropping supplies. Vegetables are not the only thing that had a increase of price, pork prices have [...]

Jul 28 2010, 8:51 pm | Posted in Distributors | Read More »

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Which part of Shenzhen has the best quality of life for foreigners?

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  1. Marcus Maher: Looks interesting.
  2. Issam: “The deep water drilling is also the country’s first step in the gas and oil exploration in the deep...
  3. Dentist: Looks like you will be very busy with your dental practice. Good Luck
  4. marcus maher: It is so true.
  5. marcus maher: Good luck kids and make Shenzhen proud.