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Flights out of Shenzhen are sold out

Flights out of Shenzhen are sold out

Airline flights leaving Shenzhen going to other major cities during the national holidays were sold out. With more than 40,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport during the National Day and Mid-Autumn festival holidays. 20 percent above the average travel within the same period last year. Tickets to Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Sanya, Changsha and [...]

Sep 24 2010, 10:38 am | Posted in Aviation | Read More »

McCawley’s Sports Schedule For Sept. 24-26

McCawley's Sports Schedule For Sept. 24-26

FRIDAY, September 24th RUGBY NRL 5.30pm – Titans v Rossters FORMULA 1 6.00pm – Practise Session 1 9.30pm – Practise Session 2 SATURDAY, September 25th AFL GRAND FINAL 11.30am – Collingwood v St Kilda RUGBY NRL 5.30pm – Dragons v West Tigers FORMULA 1 7.00pm – Practise Session 3 9.50pm – Qualifying EPL SOCCER 7.45pm [...]

Sep 24 2010, 10:30 am | Posted in Sports | Read More »

iPad got weak response from Apple enthusiasts

iPad got weak response fron Apple enthusiasts

Apple iPad received a weak response in Shenzhen after it was officially went on sale in the mainland. Although official prices of the iPad is lower than those sold by unauthorized dealers. 30 iPads are sold per day by the city’s 11 authorized dealers and resellers. enthusiasts The response was a great contrast from the [...]

Sep 24 2010, 10:16 am | Posted in Gadgets | Read More »

Shenzhen Celts’ Games Schedule on Saturday

Shenzhen Celts' Games Schedule on Saturday

Celts, Attached is the fixture list and the times of the games on Saturday. Below is a summary of our games! Early start for the guys, early finish also….all day for the girls tho….. The draw is a little complicated as you may have a team in your group that you are not playing. This [...]

Sep 24 2010, 9:05 am | Posted in Gaelic Football | Read More »

Retail Heaven: A Guide to Guangzhou’s Bargain Markets

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With markets that date back a few decades, the city that sells everything is certainly no stranger to clothing. If you’re looking for clothes in Guangzhou, you’ll find plenty in lovely boutiques at Tee Mall, but the price tags might spark some laughter as the mark-up is usually unbelievable. So where can you find clothes [...]

Sep 24 2010, 8:55 am | Posted in Shopping | Read More »

Bicycle rental service launched during World Car Free Day

Bicycle rental service launched during World Car Free Day

A public bicycle rental service in Shekou was launched yesterday during the World Car-Free Day. Residents with prepaid card bearing ID information can rent one of the 350 bicycles in 16 stands, with bike routes that covers 16 office buildings and communities. The launch ceremony was done at the Garden City Center in Shekou with [...]

Sep 24 2010, 8:43 am | Posted in Transportation | Read More »

Australia China Alumni Association expands into Shenzhen

Australia China Alumni Association expands into Shenzhen

The Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) is an inclusive not-for-profit organization, open to all China based alumni of Australian Universities. The ACAA serves a high-profile umbrella alumni organization with the aims of promoting Australian education via the success of alumni, and supporting alumni in China through business and social networking.With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and [...]

Sep 24 2010, 8:05 am | Posted in Associations | Read More »

Wine 101: Main Wine Coutries

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This is the sixth edition of my Wine 101 education pages. please enjoy and I hope you can give me some feedback over the next few weeks or so. (Info collect from sources including wikipedia) Wine producing nations are divided into two categories: New World USA Australia New Zealand Chile Argentine South Africa Old World [...]

Sep 23 2010, 4:00 pm | Posted in Wine | Read More »

The Snake Pit GlenBob Table Auction Results

The Snake Pit GlenBob Table Auction Results

Special thanks to our Auctioneer Todd Kleperis who helped us auction off seats at our new GlenBob Table near the main entrance. We raised 8100 RMB, which will help cover the costs of our recent improvements in the Pit, including the new buffet table cabinets, under-sink cabinets and the new computer!  Thanks to all those [...]

Sep 23 2010, 1:53 pm | Posted in Associations | Read More »

Hiking competition on the Double Ninth Festival

Hiking competition on the Double Ninth Festival

The two day Wutong Mountain hiking festival will open on October 16, during the traditional Chinese Double Ninth Festival. The holiday is usually observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month which features mountain climbing and chrysanthemum exhibitions. The hiking competition will be done on the first day, where hikers can compete as [...]

Sep 23 2010, 1:51 pm | Posted in Exhibitions | Read More »

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