Shenzhen 2K - Shennan Avenue Nanshan-Qianhai Bay, Shenzhen, China
Work day afternoon Drive From Qianhai Bay Bao‘an to Holiday Plaza Nanshan District. across Nantou town, Hi-Tech Park and Windows of World.
Shenzhen (/ˈʃɛnˈdʒɛn/; Chinese: 深圳; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʂə́n.ʈʂə̂n] (About this soundlisten)) is a major city in the Chinese province of Guangdong; it forms part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, bordering Hong Kong to the south, Huizhou to the northeast, and Dongguan to the northwest. It holds sub-provincial administrative status, with powers slightly less than those of a province.
Shenzhen's cityscape results from its vibrant economy - made possible by rapid foreign investment following the institution of the policy of reform and opening-up in 1979. The city is a leading global technology hub, dubbed by media as the next Silicon Valley and China's Silicon Valley. It was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world in the 1990s and the 2000s, and has been ranked second on the list top 10 cities to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet.
Shenzhen, which roughly follows the administrative boundaries of Bao'an County, officially became a city in 1979, taking its name from the former county town, whose train station was the last stop on the Mainland Chinese section of the railway between Canton and Kowloon.
In 1980, Shenzhen was established as China's first special economic zone. Shenzhen's registered population as of 2017 was estimated at 12,905,000.[1] However, local police and authorities estimate the actual population to be about 20 million, due to large populations of short-term residents, unregistered floating migrants, part-time residents, commuters, visitors, as well as other temporary residents.
Shenzhen hosts the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous multinational companies such as JXD, Vanke, Hytera, CIMC, SF Express, Shenzhen Airlines, Nepstar, Hasee, Ping An Bank, Ping An Insurance, China Merchants Bank, Tencent, ZTE, Huawei, DJI and BYD. Shenzhen ranks 14th in the 2019 Global Financial Centres Index. It has one of the busiest container ports in the world.
Prostitution in Chinese hotel: a Chinese mascarade
I am not debating prostitution here, but the huge mascarade in China. While the government talks about moral, most hotels make a large part of their income from prostitution.
InterContinental Foshan
This hotel is found in the Nanhai District, right around the city’s top financial area. The InterContinental Foshan is near landmark spots like the Ancestral Temple and Nanfeng Kiln. Outside the hotel, visitors can see over 5,000 square meters of landscaping as well as a canal. The Guangzhou International Convention is a short distance away. This hotel is found at 20 Denghu West Road in Foshan, China. The InterContinental Foshan is only 45 minutes of driving time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. It is close to public transportation.
There are 458 rooms to rent at this facility. The InterContinental Foshan offers rooms that are appropriately decorated for a five-star luxury hotel. Amenities are modern but elegant.
This is a five-star accommodation. Amenities at the InterContinental Foshan include a full service spa, a state-of-the-art gym, and an on-site restaurant. For recreation there is a full service bar and lounge. There are concierge services at the front desk. Guests can also expect elevators and conferencing rooms for their business needs.
Inside the Shanghai Railway Station / 上海站
The Shanghai Railway Station / 上海站 is one of the four major railway stations in Shanghai - the others being Shanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai West (Shanghaixi).
The station is located on Moling Road, Jing'an District, to the North of the city centre. It is governed by Shanghai Railway Bureau and is one of the most important hubs of the railway network in China.
Shanghai station is called the new railway station by locals since it replaced Shanghai North railway station (also known as Old North railway station, or Old North Station - 老北站 by locals) as the city's main train station in 1987. In the late 80's, the old North railway station was inadequate to handle the increasing railway traffic in Shanghai. The government then decided to pull down the Shanghai East (freight) railway station and build a new railway station at the same place. On 28 December 1987, the North railway station was closed. At the same time, the new Shanghai railway station was built and started its operation.
In 2006, some railway lines of the station were moved to the reopened Shanghai South railway station, which lessened the increasing pressure of passenger traffic. In August 2006, a decision was made to renovate the aging station and its surrounding area. Many new ticket machines were installed to increase efficiency.
In June 2008, in order to co-operate with the opening of World Expo Shanghai 2010, Shanghai Government and Zhabei District carried out a new renovation called the Shanghai Railway Station North Plaza Comprehensive Transportation Hub Project with a total investment over 4.1 billion RMB.
On May 29, 2010, the renovation was completed. It expanded the north building from 1,000 square meters to 15,560 square meters, refurbished the south building and added a new designed wave-shaped roof over the platform.
In late 2015, rumours of the demolition of the Shanghai railway station arose. Many locals had believed this because of the many residential developments and needlessness of the station as there are already the Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai South, and Shanghai West stations. However, this rumour has been rejected by the Shanghai Municipal Government.
Shanghai station primarily serves north–south and westward locations. It is the terminus of the main Beijing-Shanghai railway line. There are two Z (non stop, deluxe) trains to Taiyuan and Xi'an every day. Most long-haul, non high-speed trains bound for Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province and the North (i.e. destinations north of the Yangzhe River) depart from Shanghai railway station. It also offers over 50 highspeed CRH trains to those areas every day.
It offers:
- T trains (special fast trains that only stop at main stations) to Dalian, Beijing, Ürümqi, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, Xian, Lanzhou, Jinan, Tongling, Tianjin, Taizhou and Ningbo in mainland China, as well as across the border to Kowloon in Hong Kong.
- K trains (fast) to Anyang, Guiyang, Changsha, Guangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Yinchuan, Xining, Nanchang, Zhanjiang, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Yichang, Chongqing, Fuyang, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang, Baotou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Harbin, and Jilin.
In addition, a lot of pass-by trains from the north to the south of China also use Shanghai station as an intermediate stop.
Shanghai station can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 1, 3 or 4. Due to its pervasive connections with the Shanghai street network, the station is also accessible by numerous bus lines and by taxi. Taxis are not allowed to stop directly in front of the station, but at an underground taxi stop.
Aruna & Hari Sharma Traveling 1st Class in G607 Train from Beijing to Shijiazhuang, Sep 09, 2013
GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2011_Part Two of Two
Video snapshots at GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2011 from May 5 to 7, 2011 at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei City, Taiwan. (Part Two of Two)
Aruna & Hari Sharma in Holy Land Hotel Suite Shijiazhuang across the Hospital, May 29, 2013
Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun
515-517 Yuncheng Dong Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510410
The Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun hotel is only a 20 minute drive from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Business facilities Business Center Meeting Rooms
Hotel facilities Air Conditioning Executive floor Wi Fi Connection Interior corridor access to rooms Children programs
Leisure facilities Health Club
Restaurant Dining Options: ON PROPERTY:
Jam
Recharge with a coffee or treat yourself to a loaf of freshly baked bread or an indulgent cake or sweet pastry from the convenient take-away deli counter Jam at the Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun hotel.
Rocks Bar
Relax and savor one of our classic cocktails whiskeys or fine wines available by the glass in the chic and casual Rocks Bar at the Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun hotel. Located directly across from the hotel lobby this relaxed bar with plush comfortable seating is the perfect place to socialize with friends or business associates after work and enjoy a specialty malt and a cigar.
Senses
Enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner in the comfortable family friendly Senses at the Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun hotel. Featuring both buffet and a la carte options and a range of *street style* food counters offering a selection of Asian and international cuisines from wok fried dishes and fresh salads to tempting desserts this all-day dining venue offers a unique and relaxed dining experience.
The China Club
Savor exquisite Cantonese dishes and Sichuan inspired specialties expertly prepared by our Master Chef in our stylish signature restaurant The China Club at the Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun hotel. Featuring only the freshest and highest quality ingredients this elegant restaurant is perfect for celebrations business dinners and family dining. Eat in the bustling main dining hall of the restaurant or enjoy your meal in the intimate atmosphere of our specially designed Private Dining Rooms.
Clouds
A serene contemporary take on a traditional Chinese Tea House the tranquil lobby lounge Clouds is the perfect place to relax with friends and sample one of the three featured varieties of specialty tea leaves most popular among local Guangzhou residents. Sip refreshing brews made from Pu*er Tieguanyin and Chrysanthemum leaves while you snack on delicious appetizers specially created to complement your tea.
Smoking policy Smoking not permitted
Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00
Local Attractions Baiyun Culture Plaza 0_1 Mi Guandbuy Plaza 1_7 Mi Yun Du Fashion Trade City 1_6 Mi Huan Jiao Park 2_5 Mi Yellow Stone Park 2_7 Mi Baiyun Park 0_1 Mi Imax Cinema 0_1 Mi Le Li Badmington Museum 0_4 Mi CAN Sculpture Park 3_6 Mi Baixin Fashion Street 1_9 Mi Baiyun Intl Convention Center 0_3 Mi Jiyi International Cinema 2_2 Mi Yong Tai Park 3_5 Mi City Center 5_0 Mi Emperor International Club 2_4 Mi Baiyun Mountain 0_6 Mi Food Street 0_1 Mi He Ling Park 4_3 Mi Wanqian Department Store 0_1 Mi Northern Mountain Park 3_4 Mi Yun Xi Eco Park 1_7 Mi Baixin Plaza 1_7 Mi Wan Feng Hypermaket 1_7 Mi Walmart 0_1 Mi
Location Directions: Baiyun
Follow Jichang High way then take Xinshi Exit / No.2 / turn to Jichang Road and go straight for 2km then turn right to Sanyuanli Overpass then turn to Yuncheng West Road go straight for 1.1km to get hotel.
Shenzhen
Follow Jichang Dadao West turn to Jichang High way for 22 km take Xinshi Exit / No.2 / turn to Jichang Road head straight for 2km turn right to Sanyuanli Overpass turn to Yuncheng West Road go straight for 1.1km to get hotel.
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Aruna & Hari Sharma in Train from Nanjing to Shanghai July 20, 2009 with other particpipants.mov
After completion of World Class 5th International Stroke Summit in Nanjing, China Hari & Aruna Sharma returned to Shanghai by Chinese excellent superfast Train. They are seen in sitting in 1st Class compartment of Nanjing-Shanghai Train that will reach Shanghai Central Station within 2 h. One America Couple could be seen also from the congress sitting adjacent to them in the same compartment. The train runs normally with the speed of 280 to 320 Km/hr but very smoothly. The compartments are very clean and the quality and standard of Chinese train was very high. Although the organizers paid the costs of this travel, the tickets are dam cheap and easily affordable. Therefore Chine is Great as all facilities are affordable and are World class, or even better than we could find in many other countries. The journey was very successful and pleasant.
Hari & Aruna Sharma in Sofitel West Wing Xi'an, China, May 4th, 2012.mov
Hari & Aruna Sharma were invited to 4th IANR & 9th GCNN Congress by the Chairman Prof. Xijing He to Xi'an in the capacity of Founder President GCNN and Elected President of IANR, & Editor-in-Chief of American journal of Neuroproetction & Neuroregeneration (AJNN). They were housed in VVIP enclosure on the West Wing of Sofitel Hotel in Xi'an in the Suite Room nr 7703 for 5 nights. In this video that are seen talking about Xi'an and the hotel on the 4th may afternoon during a brief leisure period.
InterContinental Shanghai Pudong
The InterContinental Shanghai Pudong, situated in Pudong, offers comfortable accommodation and superior facilities. The hotel offers a tour desk, tennis courts and a spa & wellness centre as well as a sauna, a 24 hour reception and conference room(s). Shanghai city centre is within a short 10 minute drive from the hotel.
The InterContinental Shanghai Pudong is a superb place to visit for both business and leisure. Amenities at the hotel include a beauty salon, meeting rooms and a concierge. There is a news stand, a gift shop and a florist within the hotel. Wheelchair facilities are provided for guests with reduced mobility.
The rooms at the InterContinental Shanghai Pudong feature a plasma / LCD TV, a safe and cable / satellite channels. The soundproofed rooms include a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and a DVD player. There are multiple rooms designed for the convenience of families.
The InterContinental Shanghai Pudong has its own on-site restaurant, providing a convenient option for guests wishing to dine in. Room service is available around the clock.
The InterContinental Shanghai Pudong provides free parking for those travelling by car. Customs House can be reached with a 20 minute drive. Aurora Plaza, Super Brand Mall and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum are within a 10 minute drive.
Aruna & Hari Sharma waiting for SAS 638 flight at Gate B10 Frankfurt to Arlanda, Aug 31, 2014
Aruna & Hari Sharma in Residence Inn Marriott Hughes Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA Feb 20-28, 2013
Aruna & Hari Sharma from Uppsala University, Sweden went to Las Vegas, NV, USA for 3rd GTC Congress on Ubiquitin to present their novel work in the Nobel Symposium Feb 25-26, 2013. At this occasion they have chosen their preferred brand of Hotel Marriott Residence Inn located near Hughes Center on Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas near fabulous Las Vegas Boulevard.
Residence Inn by Marriott is a brand of extended stay hotels launched in 1975. Now the Marriott International group has over 600 Residence Inn hotels in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The idea is based on the fact that this is not a room but a Residence including the concept of a suite in the hotel with full residence facilities. The in suite dish washer, full kitchen and utensils including grocery delivery facilities are always there in these Residence Inn suites. Thus these facilities are paradise in abroad for the guests.
The suites are much larger than traditional hotel rooms around 450 square feet for a standard suite and 650 for a two-bedroom suite. Residence Inns always include a complimentary continental and hot breakfast in the morning and a free light dinner or snack reception on weekday on Monday through Wednesday or Thursday. Also, high speed Internet either cable or Wi-Fi is free to its guests everywhere including in the rooms for several computers.
Thus, Hari & Aruna always prefer to stay in Residence Inn Marriott due to its high quality of suites and other facilities in USA.
Aruna & Hari Sharma arrived in Staybridge Suite nr.611, San Francisco Airport, CA, USA Mar 17, 2014
Aruna & Hari Sharma in JNU, New Delhi India-EU Conference Nov 6,2009.mov
Hari & Aruna were invited to participate as Sweden representative from EU with India Research project presentation in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi in November 2009. This 4 days mega event highlighted joint project presentation of Indian and EU research partners on their previous, present or upcoming projects. Several representatives from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR) including their chiefs were also present. The meeting was good, but most of the researchers do not keep time allotted to them and showed so many slides during that often are confusion. But the purpose of the meeting was achieved. The meeting was organized together with Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and EU counterparts.
Aruna & Hari Sharma in Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel March 15, 2012.MOV04093
Aruna is ready to go to the lecture hall for Key Note Speech of Hari Sharma during 8th SSNN congress organized by Dafin Muresanu of Cluj-Napoca University, Romania in association with Uppsala University, Sweden. This red Banarasi Sari was purchased in Varanasi in January 2012. The sari was first time used in Dubrovnik for this occasion.
Chai Jing's review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog 柴静雾霾调查：穹顶之下 (full translation)
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Former celebrity TV anchor Chai Jing quit her job after her baby daughter was born with a lung tumor, and after a year of rigorous investigation, launched this 1 hour 40 minute documentary about China’s smog: what is smog? Where does it come from? What do we do from here? It is very powerful in many ways. English subtitles of the documentary are not yet completely finished, but if you can, grab a Chinese friend and watch it together. English subtitles are now completely finished, and other languages are being added.
Aruna & Hari Sharma WIP 2012 Feb 06, 2012.mov
Aruna & Hari Relaxing during congress break in WIP 2012 on Feb 06, 2012 in the Exhibition Hall.
Des Moines, Iowa | Wikipedia audio article
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Des Moines, Iowa
00:02:19 1 Etymology
00:03:41 2 Prehistory
00:03:50 2.1 Prehistoric inhabitants of early Des Moines
00:05:00 3 History
00:05:09 3.1 Origin of Fort Des Moines
00:06:40 3.2 Early, non-Native American, settlement
00:08:21 3.3 Era of growth
00:10:27 3.4 City Beautiful project, decline and rebirth
00:13:59 4 Cityscape
00:16:42 5 Geography
00:17:58 5.1 Metropolitan area
00:18:59 5.2 Climate
00:20:10 6 Demographics
00:20:19 6.1 2010 census
00:23:46 6.2 2000 census
00:26:48 7 Economy
00:28:24 8 Culture
00:28:33 8.1 Arts and theatre
00:32:34 8.2 Attractions
00:39:15 8.3 Festivals and events
00:40:22 9 Museums
00:40:44 10 Government
00:41:51 11 Transportation
00:45:16 12 Education
00:46:59 13 Media
00:47:32 13.1 Radio
00:47:40 13.1.1 Commercial stations
00:49:37 13.1.2 Non-commercial stations
00:51:03 13.2 Television
00:52:37 13.3 Print
00:53:36 14 Sports and recreation
00:53:45 14.1 Sports
00:56:35 14.2 Parks and recreation
01:00:07 15 Sister cities
01:01:03 16 See also
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Des Moines ( (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to Des Moines in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the French colonial name, Rivière des Moines, meaning River of the Monks. The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in the United States with 634,725 residents according to the 2016 estimate by the United States Census Bureau.Des Moines is a major center of the U.S. insurance industry, and has a sizable financial services and publishing business base. The city was credited as the number one spot for U.S. insurance companies in a Business Wire article and named the third-largest insurance capital of the world. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, the Meredith Corporation, Ruan Transportation, EMC Insurance Companies, and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Other major corporations such as Wells Fargo, Voya Financial, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ACE Limited, Marsh, Monsanto, and DuPont Pioneer have large operations in or near the metropolitan area. In recent years, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Facebook have built data-processing and logistical facilities in the Des Moines area. Forbes ranked Des Moines as the Best Place for Business in both 2010 and 2013. In 2014, NBC ranked Des Moines as the Wealthiest City in America according to its criteria.Des Moines is an important city in U.S. presidential politics; as the state's capital, it is the site of the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. Many presidential candidates set up campaign headquarters in Des Moines. A 2007 article in The New York Times said, If you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably no better place to go than Des Moines.
Aruna & Hari Sharma celebrating 4th July Independence Day 2012 Europa Hotel, Eforie Nord Romania.mov
Aruna & Hari Sharma from Uppsala University celebrating American Independence Day 4th July 2102 in Hotel Europa, Eforie Nord, Romania during 7th International School of Neurology. The Independence Day celebration in the hotel was organized successfully with good food and American Music. All delegates and Romania Organizers enjoyed this great event.