Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. earlier this week, opened its first dual-branded ski resort complex in China in Changbaishan. The opening marks Starwood’s first ski resorts in Asia Pacific, and further strengthens the company’s footprint in China. Owned by Dalian Wanda Group, The 262-room Westin Changbaishan Resort and 297-room Sheraton Changbaishan Resort are adjacent… Continue reading Starwood opens first dual-branded ski resort complex in Asia-Pacific
Month: November 2012
The Pride of India
It stands on the right bank of the Yamuna, about 1.5 km from the Agra Fort. The Taj was built to enshrine the remains of Arjmand Banu Begam entitled Mumtaz Mahal, the consort of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Its construction commenced in 1631 AD and completed 17 years later at enormous cost and labour. Unlike… Continue reading The Pride of India
Alcohol-based Hand Rubs (liquid, gel or foam hand sanitizers) in the Child Care Setting
The use of alcohol-based had-rub products does not substitute for hand washing in the group care setting. Hand washing is required to remove visible soil. Alcohol-based hand rubs should be limited to instanes in which no sink is available. These products require an alcohol content of 60% or greater to be effective at killing germs.… Continue reading Alcohol-based Hand Rubs (liquid, gel or foam hand sanitizers) in the Child Care Setting
College Frehmen and the “Dorm Disease”
High school graduates have more in common with newborn babies than one would think. Although departing the proverbial family nest, incoming college freshmen need vaccinations, too. Meningococcal meningitis, the bacteriuin-induced inflammation of the lining ofthe brain, primarily affects first-year college students who live in dormitories. While health experts do not fully understand why this demographic… Continue reading College Frehmen and the “Dorm Disease”
Ladakh . . .
…didn’t seem like a reality. Each of us felt that we were on a different planet, different time zone. The unrealistic landscapes, Desert & Blue waters, Burning-scorching Sun & freezing winds, the Sand dunes, the Snow-capped mountains, the stupas all over the place that appear almost like they are touching the sky – everything seemed… Continue reading Ladakh . . .