sábado, 21 de abril de 2012
Cruse and Associates: Being a Tour Guide In Your Own Home Town - Hong Ko...
Cruse and Associates: Being a Tour Guide In Your Own Home Town - Hong Ko...: http://www.igougo.com/story-s1224094-Hong_Kong-Being_a_Tour_Guide_In_Your_Own_Home_Town.html I recently had the opportunity to show a cou...
Being a Tour Guide In Your Own Home Town - Hong Kong - IgoUgo - Ed Hahn
http://www.igougo.com/story-s1224094-Hong_Kong-Being_a_Tour_Guide_In_Your_Own_Home_Town.html
I recently had the opportunity to show a couple of first time visitors around Hong Kong. They were connecting to a cruise and only had a day and a half. Additionally, the weather was hot and extremely muggy, a condition they were not used to. What to do? What to do?
Since they were staying in Hung Hom on the Kowloon side, the first leg was easy. Take the Star Ferry to Central where we could meet up easily (I live in Central). Since I had just arrived that morning after an all-night 14 hour flight from the U.S., I set up a 2:00pm meeting and they used the late morning and early afternoon to wander around and have a light lunch.
I first walked them through the IFC Mall. They aren't shoppers but malls, whether we, who live here, like it or not, are a significant part of the "Hong Kong experience." They were interested in what a Hong Kong Supermarket was like so we toured City Super, which with its Japanese flavor and ethnically diverse product offerings is surprisingly interesting to visitors.
Next we rode the escalator up to Hollywood Road, sometimes called "Antique Street." New visitors are fascinated and often awed by the escalator. I'm still slightly in awe of it after 14 years. From there, it's an easy stroll past the antique shops to the Man Mo Temple with its hundreds of burning incense offerings and praying visitors. It may not be fancy or famous but it is inherently intriguing. It’s the oldest continuously operating temple in Hong Kong. You can find a review of it elsewhere in this journal.
We continued down Hollywood Road, to Wing Lok Street, referred to as Bird's Nest Street or Ginseng Street. I tried and failed to explain why someone would pay $650 for a small container of swallows' nests. The only parallel I had was spending $100 and up for a bowl of Shark's Fin Soup. It is supposedly healthy and also gives the consumer status.
We next walked to Des Voeux Road West where many shops sell exotic dried seafood. We were on our way to the Sheung Wan Wet Market. My guests were leery of interacting with live chickens so we passed, but I still think for someone who is new to Hong Kong that visiting a wet market is worthwhile and relatively risk-free.
We then entered the Western Market which, for reasons I 'm not entirely clear about, since it has all the makings of a tourist trap, I like to visit. It’s an Edwardian-style building originally called the Harbour Office, was built in 1906 and later became a food market before closing in 1988. Two years later, it was declared a historical monument, renovated and then re-opened as the Western Market in 1991. We ordered Lemon Iced Teas at the German Bistro just inside the main entrance and I believe this helped revive my guests.
After the tea break we boarded the Hong Kong Tramways streetcar on our way to Exchange Square. The Tram is also one of those inexpensive (HK$2.00), historically interesting, and fun things to do. I sometimes take visitors all across Hong Kong Island on the Shaukeiwan Tram. We got off at Exchange Square to catch the #15 bus to Victoria Peak. Many tourists believe the Peak Tram is a must-do activity. I don't. It's expensive, crowded and offers very poor views of the Island. It's far better to take the #15 bus (HK$9.60), sit in the front row on the upper deck and enjoy the views and thrills of negotiating the narrow roads up to the Peak.
After arriving on the Peak, we strolled on Lugard Road which runs from a point Southwest of the Peak viewing platform to Harlech Road, which will take you back to the Peak viewing area. Don’t miss the Harlech Road turn-off though or you’ll end up walking all the way down Mount Kellet to Aberdeen. It's a level, one hour walk and most relaxing. If you have time and are a flora enthusiast, you can take a detour to the Peak Gardens. Along the way there are signs with detailed information on the abundant plant life here and the history of the area. There are also awesome views of both the western and southern sides of the Island.
I first walked them through the IFC Mall. They aren't shoppers but malls, whether we, who live here, like it or not, are a significant part of the "Hong Kong experience." They were interested in what a Hong Kong Supermarket was like so we toured City Super, which with its Japanese flavor and ethnically diverse product offerings is surprisingly interesting to visitors.
Next we rode the escalator up to Hollywood Road, sometimes called "Antique Street." New visitors are fascinated and often awed by the escalator. I'm still slightly in awe of it after 14 years. From there, it's an easy stroll past the antique shops to the Man Mo Temple with its hundreds of burning incense offerings and praying visitors. It may not be fancy or famous but it is inherently intriguing. It’s the oldest continuously operating temple in Hong Kong. You can find a review of it elsewhere in this journal.
We continued down Hollywood Road, to Wing Lok Street, referred to as Bird's Nest Street or Ginseng Street. I tried and failed to explain why someone would pay $650 for a small container of swallows' nests. The only parallel I had was spending $100 and up for a bowl of Shark's Fin Soup. It is supposedly healthy and also gives the consumer status.
We next walked to Des Voeux Road West where many shops sell exotic dried seafood. We were on our way to the Sheung Wan Wet Market. My guests were leery of interacting with live chickens so we passed, but I still think for someone who is new to Hong Kong that visiting a wet market is worthwhile and relatively risk-free.
We then entered the Western Market which, for reasons I 'm not entirely clear about, since it has all the makings of a tourist trap, I like to visit. It’s an Edwardian-style building originally called the Harbour Office, was built in 1906 and later became a food market before closing in 1988. Two years later, it was declared a historical monument, renovated and then re-opened as the Western Market in 1991. We ordered Lemon Iced Teas at the German Bistro just inside the main entrance and I believe this helped revive my guests.
After the tea break we boarded the Hong Kong Tramways streetcar on our way to Exchange Square. The Tram is also one of those inexpensive (HK$2.00), historically interesting, and fun things to do. I sometimes take visitors all across Hong Kong Island on the Shaukeiwan Tram. We got off at Exchange Square to catch the #15 bus to Victoria Peak. Many tourists believe the Peak Tram is a must-do activity. I don't. It's expensive, crowded and offers very poor views of the Island. It's far better to take the #15 bus (HK$9.60), sit in the front row on the upper deck and enjoy the views and thrills of negotiating the narrow roads up to the Peak.
After arriving on the Peak, we strolled on Lugard Road which runs from a point Southwest of the Peak viewing platform to Harlech Road, which will take you back to the Peak viewing area. Don’t miss the Harlech Road turn-off though or you’ll end up walking all the way down Mount Kellet to Aberdeen. It's a level, one hour walk and most relaxing. If you have time and are a flora enthusiast, you can take a detour to the Peak Gardens. Along the way there are signs with detailed information on the abundant plant life here and the history of the area. There are also awesome views of both the western and southern sides of the Island.
Cruse and Associates: Star Cruises
Cruse and Associates: Star Cruises: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Cruises Star Cruises ( SEHK : 678 ) ( SGX : S21 ), a member of Genting Hong Kong , is the sixth lar...
viernes, 20 de abril de 2012
Star Cruises
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Cruises
Star Cruises (SEHK: 678) (SGX: S21), a member of Genting Hong Kong, is the sixth largest [1] cruise line in the world behind companies such asCarnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Star Cruises dominates the Asia-Pacific market and is owned by Genting Hong Kong who also owns 50 % of the Norwegian Cruise Line, and NCL America with a total combined fleet of 17 ships and over 35,000 berths. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange.
Star Cruises is credited with almost single handedly developing the cruise industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Its foray into the global shipping market has allowed it to tap into lucrative and more mature markets in North America and Europe. Its services cater to Asian passengers as well as to North Americans, Europeans and Australians interested in Asian destinations.
The chairman of Star Cruises is Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, the son of the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, the founder of Malaysia's Genting Highlands.
History
Star Cruises was founded as an associate of the Genting Group of Malaysia,[2] incorporated in Bermuda on 10 November 1993 with its corporate headquarters in Hong Kong.[3] The company's first ships were two cruiseferries acquired from the bankrupted estate of Swedish Rederi AB Slite. In the following years, the company purchased several other used ships. In 1998, Star Cruises took delivery of its first new build, SuperStar Leo, followed by sister ship SuperStar Virgoin 1999. Star Cruises also acquired Sun Cruises the same year.
In 2000, Star Cruises fully acquired Norwegian Cruise Line, including its subsidiaries Orient Lines and Norwegian Capricorn Line, becoming the first global cruise line in the world. Norwegian Capricon Line operations were soon merged into those of Star Cruises'. Before the purchase of NCL, Star Cruises had several other new builds either planned or already under construction, but with the merger of the two companies, most of the constructed builds joined the NCL fleet instead of Star Cruise's.
In 2001, Star Cruises founded a new sister company, Cruise Ferries, which began operating its sole ship, Wasa Queen, on short cruises from Hong Kong toXiamen followed by overnight gambling cruises from Hong Kong and gambling cruises from Port Klang in Kuala Lumpur. Wasa Queen ceased to function and was sold to another company in 2007.
In 2004, SuperStar Leo, Star Cruises' then-largest ship, was transferred to NCL to take over Norwegian Sky cruises as she had to be rushed into service under NCL America brand due to the Pride of America not being ready on time due to sinking at Lloyd Werft shipyard. Since 2006, the trend has been that new ships were to be built for NCL, and the old ships in the NCL fleet would be transferred to the Star Cruises fleet in Asia.
In early 2008, both NCL America and Orient Lines brands were discontinued, with the latter's sole ship, MS Marco Polo, sold to Greek interests. Also in that year, the first ship from NCL was transferred to the Star Cruises fleet as SuperStar Libra.
Starting from 2011, Star Cruises ships will receive a new hullart. SuperStar Virgo, SuperStar Aquarius and Star Pisces have received their new hullart.
miércoles, 4 de abril de 2012
Cruse and Associates: Why Hire a Lawyer? Georgia | Cruz & Associates, P....
Cruse and Associates: Why Hire a Lawyer? Georgia | Cruz & Associates, P....: http://www.cruzfirm.com/Why-Hire-a-Lawyer-Georgia.shtml Filing Workers Compensation Claims When individuals who have been injured on the ...
Why Hire a Lawyer? Georgia | Cruz & Associates, P.C. | Atlanta Georgia
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Filing Workers Compensation Claims
When individuals who have been injured on the job prepare to submit their workers comp claim, or when an injured individual prepares to submit a personal injury claim, the question often arises as to whether there is a need to hire the services of an attorney in the process. The Atlanta personal injury and Workers compensation firm of Cruz & Associates highly recommends engaging legal assistance for the workers comp and personal injury claim process.
Legal Help Filing A Claim
When the need arises to file a workers' comp claim or a personal injury claim, there are several reason that attorney claim filing help is preferred:
Assuring fair treatment - There are situations when those who file a workers' comp claim may be treated unfairly at their work place. The subtle or not so subtle message may by "if you want to keep the level your current job" don't to this. Or similarly, there may be fears of retaliation or worse. Having a worker's compensation or personal injury lawyer assist you in this process make sure that you receive fair treatment.
Complicated - Filling out Atlanta personal injury claims or workers comp claims can be a confusing, complicated process. Engaging legal help can assure you that the right material is completed in the injury and workers comp claims, in such a way as to maximize the compensation that your should receive.
Confronting insurance companies - When filing for a workers' compensation or personal injury case, the need will arise to discuss the injury with the insurance company. Though they may seem nice over the phone, it is important to realize that the primary role of insurance adjusters is to limit the amount paid out. Utilizing the services of a workers' comp or personal injury lawyer can assure that you get the amount of compensation coming to you.
Filing A Claim In Atlanta
When filing an Atlanta workers compensation claim or an Atlanta personal injury claim, utilize the services of an Atlanta workers compensation attorney. This will assure that your claim is treated seriously, without reprisals, and to its maximum compensation.
Contact the Atlanta personal injury and workers compensation attorneys of Cruz & Associates for complete and thorough assistance in your workers compensation and personal injury filing process and beyond. Contact them today at 404-647-0342.
Cruse and Associates: Why Hire A Lawyer? Arizona | Cruz & Associates, P....
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Why Hire A Lawyer? Arizona | Cruz & Associates, P.C. | Phoenix Arizona
http://www.cruzfirm.com/Why-Hire-A-Lawyer-Arizona.shtml
Filing Workers Compensation Claims
When individuals who have been injured on the job prepare to submit their workers comp claim, or when an injured individual prepares to submit a personal injury claim, the question often arises as to whether there is a need to hire the services of an attorney in the process. The Phoenix personal injury and Workers compensation firm of Cruz & Associates highly recommends engaging legal assistance for the workers comp and personal injury claim process.
Legal Help Filing a Claim
When the need arises to file a workers' comp claim or a personal injury claim, there are several reason that attorney claim filing help is preferred:
Assuring fair treatment - There are situations when those who file a workers' comp claim may be treated unfairly at their work place. The subtle or not so subtle message may by "if you want to keep the level your current job" don't to this. Or similarly, there may be fears of retaliation or worse. Having a worker's compensation or personal injury lawyer assist you in this process make sure that you receive fair treatment.
Complicated - Filling out Phoenix personal injury claims or workers comp claims can be a confusing, complicated process. Engaging legal help can assure you that the right material is completed in the injury and workers comp claims, in such a way as to maximize the compensation that your should receive.
Confronting insurance companies - When filing for a workers 'compensation or personal injury case, the need will arise to discuss the injury with the insurance company. Though they may seem nice over the phone, it is important to realize that the primary role of insurance adjusters is to limit the amount paid out. Utilizing the services of a workers' comp or personal injury lawyer can assure that you get the amount of compensation coming to you.
Filing a Claim in Phoenix
When filing a Phoenix workers' compensation claim or a Phoenix personal injury claim, utilize the services of a Phoenix workers' compensation attorney. This will assure that your claim is treated seriously, without reprisals, and to its maximum compensation.
Contact the Phoenix personal injury and workers compensation attorneys of Cruz & Associates for complete and thorough assistance in your workers compensation and personal injury filing process and beyond. Contact them today at 480-305-5236.
Filing Workers Compensation Claims
When individuals who have been injured on the job prepare to submit their workers comp claim, or when an injured individual prepares to submit a personal injury claim, the question often arises as to whether there is a need to hire the services of an attorney in the process. The Phoenix personal injury and Workers compensation firm of Cruz & Associates highly recommends engaging legal assistance for the workers comp and personal injury claim process.
Legal Help Filing a Claim
When the need arises to file a workers' comp claim or a personal injury claim, there are several reason that attorney claim filing help is preferred:
Assuring fair treatment - There are situations when those who file a workers' comp claim may be treated unfairly at their work place. The subtle or not so subtle message may by "if you want to keep the level your current job" don't to this. Or similarly, there may be fears of retaliation or worse. Having a worker's compensation or personal injury lawyer assist you in this process make sure that you receive fair treatment.
Complicated - Filling out Phoenix personal injury claims or workers comp claims can be a confusing, complicated process. Engaging legal help can assure you that the right material is completed in the injury and workers comp claims, in such a way as to maximize the compensation that your should receive.
Confronting insurance companies - When filing for a workers 'compensation or personal injury case, the need will arise to discuss the injury with the insurance company. Though they may seem nice over the phone, it is important to realize that the primary role of insurance adjusters is to limit the amount paid out. Utilizing the services of a workers' comp or personal injury lawyer can assure that you get the amount of compensation coming to you.
Filing a Claim in Phoenix
When filing a Phoenix workers' compensation claim or a Phoenix personal injury claim, utilize the services of a Phoenix workers' compensation attorney. This will assure that your claim is treated seriously, without reprisals, and to its maximum compensation.
Contact the Phoenix personal injury and workers compensation attorneys of Cruz & Associates for complete and thorough assistance in your workers compensation and personal injury filing process and beyond. Contact them today at 480-305-5236.
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