China Eastern opts for Airbus to address fleet replacement

China Eastern opts for Airbus to address fleet replacement (2004/12/13): "China Eastern Airlines and Airbus have signed a contract for the purchase of 20 A330-300 aircraft. These aircraft are purchased for fleet replacement and expansion. The aircraft, to be deployed on both the regional and domestic trunk routes, will increase the airline's competitiveness in both the international as well as domestic markets. 'As one of the three major airline groups in the country, China Eastern has maintained sound momentum of development,' sai Luo Chaogeng, President, China Eastern Airlines. He added, 'Introduction of the aircraft will enlarge our fleet and give a boost to our growth.' Airbus' business in China has been steadily expanding since it first entered the country in 1985. The Airbus fleet in service in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau has grown to more than 250 today, from just 29 in 1995. According to Airbus'President and CEO, Noel Forgeard, 'We are delighted that China Eastern Airlines, our first and largest custuomer in China, ahs again chosen our aircraft to meet hte ever-growing traffic demands. This agreement marks a new milestone in the long-standing cooperation between our two companies.' The twin-engine A330 combines some of the lowest operating costs for any aircraft ever designed, with maximum flexibility, for a wide range of route structures. The A330-300, which first entered service in early 1994, typically seats 335 passengers in two calsses or 295 passengers in three classes and can fly up to 5650 nm/10,500 km. The A330s will give China Eastern the full benefit of Airbus'unique operational commonality, which enables operation of A330s and A340s,using the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers. This gives airlines more crew and fleet planning flexibility and will result in significant cost savings in training, combined with unmatched passenger comfort."

Blessings of Christmas are Here

Blessings of Christmas are Here: "Enjoy the Blessings of Christmas OlaMacauGuide and First Town Design wishes all our Clients, service providers, friends and colleagues all the Blessings of Christmas and the Tidings of a Joyful New Year   We used this image in our 2004 Christmas card for a Hong Kong client. The painting was painted by Gary Chu, a prolific painter based in Hong Kong. The painting was donated to a church in China. Now, it is probably in the Seminary of Beijing."

reviewjournal.com -- Business: 2004 IN REVIEW: MERGING AND CONVERGING

reviewjournal.com -- Business: 2004 IN REVIEW: MERGING AND CONVERGING : "6 Las Vegas heads to Macau An estimated 50,000 gamblers and curiosity seekers helped Sheldon Adelson open Macau to 'an exciting new era' for U.S. investments in China's multibillion-dollar gaming market. It took just minutes for an overflow crowd of about 30,000 to rush in and pack Adelson's Sands Macau casino after it opened in May. The $240 million, 1-million-square-foot Sands Macau casino and entertainment complex is the first of several U.S.-owned-and-operated casino projects planned to open in the Chinese enclave over the next several years. In addition to the Sands Macau, Adelson, who owns The Venetian's holding company, Las Vegas Sands, plans to develop a $10 billion gaming destination resort complex on Macau's Cotai Strip. Industry sources are calling the opening of Macau to U.S. gaming companies the most significant event for the Las Vegas operators in 25 years because of the size of the potential market. Las Vegas Sands President Bill Weidner said Macau is the most opportune developing gaming environment his company has ever seen. Macau's casinos raked in an estimated $3.6 billion last year, and could bring in nearly $5 billion this year, he said. That would surpass the revenue from Atlantic City's casinos and rival those from Las Vegas' casinos. More than 1 billion people live within an easy plane flight of Macau, he said, and the World Travel Organization estimates that China will grant 100 million worldwide travel visas in 2020, up from 10 million in 2002. 'We believe we can help bring a major portion of those (travelers) to Las Vegas,' Weidner said. Las Vegas casino operator Steve Wynn is scheduled to enter the market with his own resort, Wynn Macau, by the end of 2006."

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Things You Need To Know Before You Book A Hotel Online

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Seven Secrets for Sucess Travel

Seven Secrets for Sucess - Tailor Made Travel in Europe: "One: Do not try to see and do too much. You may end up actually seeing very little. I think it is better to see more of fewer countries/regions and see them properly. You may not want to stay in one location for your whole trip. However if you choose carefully it may be possible to do several day trips from one central location. If you do decide to tour, consider spending at least two nights in some of your destinations. It can be quite tiring being on the move every day, packing and unpacking."

The Six Worst Mistakes You Can Make When Shopping for Antiques

The Six Worst Mistakes You Can Make When Shopping for Antiques: "Buying antiques can make a dent in your wallet, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. The novice buyer can overpay for an undervalued piece. Here are some things to avoid the next time you are antiquing."

Antiques - Wood Basics

Antiques - Wood Basics: "Oak, mahogany, walnut, pine, rosewood, maple, elm; you may have some or all of these woods in your home. But, do you know how to tell the difference among them? In this month’s column, we’ll talk about the different kinds of wood that are regularly seen in antique furniture and some common decorative treatments."

Chinas Online Shopping May Be Booming In The Next Few Years

Chinas Online Shopping May Be Booming In The Next Few Years: "China's Online Shopping May Be Booming In The Next Few Years By Klver Guo Article Word Count: 75   [View Summary] | Print | EzinePublisher | | Forward To Friends | Bookmark | Data from China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) shows that till June 2004 Chinese online user has reached 87 million, of which, 7.3% has experience of online shopping. CNNIC also expects that the percentage will reach 58% in the next 2005 year. Two factors may limit China’s e-business growth. 1. The low investment on the Internet infrastructure and related soft environment. 2. The shortage of online products Chinese young man, a SEO, Internet marketing expert. cn2world@sohu.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/"

The History of Thai Food

The History of Thai Food: "Thai food is famous all over the world. Whether chilli-hot or comparatively bland, harmony and contrast are the guiding principles behind each dish. Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai. Characteristics of Thai food depend on who cooks it, for whom it is cooked, for what occasion, and where it is cooked. Dishes can be refined and adjusted to suit all tastes."

Back to School Feng Shui

Back to School Feng Shui: "According to feng shui, the Chinese technique for design and arrangement, rooms that have good energy, or “chi”, create happier, well-adjusted children.  Feng shui theories suggest that for a child’s room to have good “chi,” the room must follow certain guidelines such as that they must be restful, promote good relationships others and generate good self-esteem.  Perhaps most importantly, harmonious children’s bedrooms encourage good study habits and promote greater success in school.  "

The Tibetan and Chinese health Secret: If you read one health report a year, this should be it!

The Tibetan and Chinese health Secret: If you read one health report a year, this should be it!: "The western scientific community have verified what Chinese and Tibetan health practitioners have known for thousands of years. Wolfberries are the healthiest known food on our planet. In this report I will be talking specifically about wolfberries. In my research on the subject I found that not all wolfberries are created equal. The three most potent berries in the wolfberry family are Tibetan Goji berries, Chinese Xinjiang wolfberries and Chinese Ningxia wolfberries which all belong to the Lycium genus."

Travel Tokyo: Japan Travel Destinations and Trains

Travel Tokyo: Japan Travel Destinations and Trains: "Look at Tokyo today and you will see what the Tokyo- jin (meaning Tokyo people in japanese) have that we don't have in our cities- bustling streets with thousands of people waiting to cross the roads, giantic television screens on the sides of buildings, high school students roaming the streets of shibuya after school and fashion statements made everywhere you go! It never cease to amaze travellers in Tokyo at the amount of things all happening all the same time, and most are often left dazzled by everything they see."

Guide To Be A Successful Soccerpunter

Guide To Be A Successful Soccerpunter Why becomes a soccer bettor one may ask? Where it is considered a negative occupation where it is often regarded as non productive, immoral behaviour. well as for every other thing everything there is the pros n cons.if you able to use it to your advantage it could be becomes your full-time occupation or a second income. morever, soccer betting is a big thriving business where it is prevalent throughout the worldBy the use of statistics, experience and practice, an astute gambler can consistently beat the posted odds .however to do so one must behave in a manner consistent with success. one thing a successful bettor must do is to continually learn.

Las Vegas Whales

Las Vegas Whales: "What Las Vegas jargon names 'whales' is in fact the creme of the high rollers species. They are a handful of people that in some opinions don't exceed 500 individuals in the world. Las Vegas hoteliers are nuts about them; some claim four or five of those whales bet much more than the rest of the thousands customers they receive daily. No wonder they are suspected of going as far as selling their first born child to get one of those whales into their gaming area. Five tips to recognise a whale"

Chinese New Year, Feb 9, 2005 - A Great Idea For A Dinner Party

Chinese New Year, Feb 9, 2005 - A Great Idea For A Dinner Party Chinese New Year February 9, 2005 The Year of the Rooster What a great theme for a party with not a lot of expense. Don’t be deterred by the fact that Chinese New Year is on a Wednesday this year. I know it is hard to believe but people actually socialize Sunday through Thursday nights too. A party doesn’t have to be on a weekend. Just keep it light and inviting.

Quotes from the Tai Chi classics:

Index, Online Magazine - Tai Chi Academy: " Flow like a river and be still as a mountain. The root is in the soles of the feet. The spine should be plumb erect from the coccyx to the crown of the head. The chi or intrinsic energy should be stored below the waist. Even the weight of a feather will set the body in motion. When one part of the body moves, the whole body moves. All Tai Chi movements emanate from the body centre."

Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented on the Net

Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented on the Net This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to construct an excellent example of the quality and amount of information you can put on your website. www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htm I am very interested in Martial Arts, as I’ve been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an Internal Martial Art called Wu Dao Gong for a year and a half. I have searched many websites to find a good one to write about but none seem to compare to the site by the actual organization that I am fortunately part of. They are called the Tai Chi Academy and their online magazine can be found at a link from their homepage or at:www.taichiacademy.com.au/magazine/index.htm What I find so remarkable about this site compared to other martial art sites is the variety and depth of information shared with visitors. These people really want to paint a true, honest picture about everything that they do and why they do it. ‘Flow like a river, and be still like a mountain.’ This famous Tai Chi quote epitomizes the flowing yet static style of this website. There must be at least a hundred pages about everything from basic school principles for prospective students to recipes for healthy vegetarian food recipes! Martial Arts are a lifestyle to this school and I believe they want to address all aspects of life in a truly holistic approach. Integrated throughout the site are heaps of photos (most of which are in vibrant color) depicting the actual training as well as cool photos of their field trips to China etc. The magazine site itself is separated into main categories such as Archived Features, Testimonials, Archived Interviews, Suggested Reading, and Vegetarian Corner for Non-vegetarians as well as Links. Under the ‘Archived Features’ section is a category entitled ‘Training in Wu Dao Gong’. This couple of pages gives the visitor an excellent, detailed perspective on the philosophy behind this training. If you are then interested in finding out more you can click on the Tai Chi Academy actual Home Page and click on the subheading ‘Courses’. There you can read several more in-depth explanations about all the aspects of the training from meditation to physical exercises and their effects. They emphasize that emotional and spiritual development are integral to moving forward down the path of happiness and peace. They are adamant that this is a course for the arts and is not religious in any way. I found the ‘Testimonials’ section to be quite interesting as there are a variety of responses from students. They come across as being very authentic as there seems to be such a diverse reaction to the training. The Kung Fu seems to have helped so many people ranging from older women to teenage boys. One aspect that everyone comments on is the lack of ego and competitive nature of the instructors. Just like the website, the stigmatic qualities often associated with Martial Arts is not present here; no one is trying to look cool or be aggressive. This is very important to people whom just want to increase their health and self-defense capabilities like myself. This website is a perfect example of the true function and intention of the Internet, to share positive information and knowledge around the world. Of course the Tai Chi Academy is a business, but the honest and open format of their website reflects the philosophy of their teachings and is appreciated by visitors. All products’ costs are right there to be seen; as there is nothing to hide when monetary gain is not the sole imperative of an organization. A lot can be learned here by companies’ and individuals’ approaches to constructing an identity on the Internet. By Jesse S. Somer M6.Net www.m6.net Jesse S. Somer is a bamboo tree bending in the strong wind, but rooted to the ground. He is learning and hoping to show others how to be more flexible and stable in our contemporary world.

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Bishop Jose Lai Hung-seng

Bishop Jos� Lai Hung-seng [Catholic-Hierarchy]: "Bishop Jos� Lai Hung-seng Bishop of Macau" Events Date Age Event Title 14 Jan 1946 58.89 Born Macau 28 Oct 1972 26.8 Ordained Priest Priest of Macau, China 23 Jan 2001 55.0 Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Macau, China 2 Jun 2001 55.4 Ordained Bishop Coadjutor Bishop of Macau, China 30 Jun 2003 57.5 Succeeded Bishop of Macau, China