New York is the city that never sleeps, but arduous commutes, hellish hours and ultra-competitive jobs mean even the most wired of party animals or dedicated employees have to recharge their batteries. But instead of knocking back a coffee or quaffing an energy drink, a growing number of New Yorkers are opting for a quick nap during office hours. With affluent Americans increasingly health conscious - indulging in fads such as green juice, hot-house yoga and matcha tea - a few pay-for-sleep businesses are now offering customers a little shut-eye on the QT. Nap York is one. Opening three months ago in a three-story building near Penn Station, $12 buys patrons 30 minutes in a wooden sleep cabin, day or night. "We wanted to accommodate all the exhausted New Yorkers," explains Stacy Veloric, the company's marketing director. "It's really hard to find peace and quiet within New York City." The business opened with seven cabins, but demand quickly exceeded supply and they added 22 more. Soon … [Read more...] about Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps
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Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City entrances congested as New Year holiday ends
People heading back to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City following the New Year holiday have brought about severe congestion at the entrances to the two major cities.The three-day break lasted from Saturday last week to Monday this week, and most citizens have returned to their normal lives on Tuesday.Congestion plagued the routes leading to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Monday evening.In the Vietnamese capital, bottlenecks started to form at around 4:30 pm and lingered until 6:30 pm, with vehicles traveling at a snail’s pace.Many streets including Ring Road 3, Giai Phong, Nguyen Huu Tho, and Ngoc Hoi and such major bus stations as My Dinh and Giap Bat were overloaded.Meanwhile, most entrances to Ho Chi Minh City were filled with vehicles as of 6:00 pm.At the western gate, gridlock was most serious along the expressway connecting the southern hub with the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.A collision between two passenger buses along this route exacerbated the problem, as many … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City entrances congested as New Year holiday ends
Bicycle fans enjoy city’s past, present
The Ha Noi Now and Then club boasts the biggest collection of vintage bicycles in the country. From the beginning (5am) Nguyen Hop Ngoc’s morning is a bit different from the average Hanoian. The retired general is used to routine, but the one thing he can’t predict is which bicycle from his vast vintage collection he will feel like taking out for the day. Ngoc, 70, says after the selection process, he rides the bike along Quan Thanh Street, leading to West lake, to meet members of the club he founded called Ha Noi Now and Then - which consists of like-minded bicycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. Pedal pushers Ngoc’s collection boasts nearly 10 vintage bicycles including many from France including Peugeot and Marina, which Ngoc says he usually chooses to ride in the morning. Come rain or shine, Ngoc and his band of pedal pushers take a trip out on their bikes. They’ve been doing this every day for two years. Ngoc says his hobby began five or six … [Read more...] about Bicycle fans enjoy city’s past, present
Harry Potter mania hits City
It seems nobody is too old to enjoy Harry Potter and his fantastic adventures. More than 500 teenagers and their parents flocked to the distributor Thien Ngan (Galaxy) Studios’ main office in HCM City on Thursday to get free tickets for the premiere of Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince.But only 200 tickets were issued meaning many returned home in disappointment. Galaxy has said the premiere will begin at 8pm on July 23 in front of an audience of more than 1,200, most of them celebrities from theatre, movies, and other arts. The organisers have promised the night will have other programmes to entertain fans of the young wizard before the film begins. Many intriguing secrets await moviegoers in the sixth instalment of the franchise. For instance, with the support of his teachers, Slughorn and Dumbledore, Harry discovers why Lord Voldemort is immortal. While Ron’s younger sister, Ginny, becomes Harry’s first love, Ron loses his heart to Lavender Brown, … [Read more...] about Harry Potter mania hits City
Ho Chi Minh City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Ho Chi Minh City authorities will focus on dealing with traffic congestion at 10 traffic hot spots by the end of this year.The 10 are among the city’s 37 identified congestion locations that have been selected to be resolved before the new year, said Le Hong Viet, deputy head of the office of the municipal Department of Transport.These areas have the most complicated traffic situations, Viet said, adding that many units, namely traffic cops, police officers, traffic inspectors, steering boards, and transport businesses, will join hands to alleviate the gridlock.The 10 hotspots include areas near Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Tan Binh District, Cai Lai Port in District 2, Truong Tho Port in District 9, Pham Van Dong Roundabout in Go Vap District, Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout in District 3, Duong Ba Trac Street in District 8, Nguyen Van Linh- Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection in District 7, and several others.Specific measures have been proposed by the relevant authorities to … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Canadian PM Trudeau inspires Ho Chi Minh City students Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
“I once dreamed of becoming a teacher,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed during an armchair discussion at a university in Ho Chi Minh City during his official visit to Vietnam.The 1,400-seat auditorium at Ton Duc Thang University in District 7 was packed with eager students and staff on Thursday afternoon, many of whom had arrived nearly two hours early to grab a seat for Trudeau’s discussion.“I’m nervous and excited at the same time to personally meet the handsome Canadian prime minister,” female student Ai Linh shared.Trudeau made his appearance in front of the packed auditorium in a shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a tie – his typical style at youth events.“Let’s think about your future as you’ll be the leaders of the world and your own country,” he stressed during a brief speech before taking questions from individual students.The 46-year-old leader used the discussion as a platform to share personal … [Read more...] about Canadian PM Trudeau inspires Ho Chi Minh City students Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
HCM City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end
The 10 are among the city’s 37 identified congestion locations that have been selected to be resolved before the new year, said Le Hong Viet, deputy head of the office of the municipal Department of Transport.These areas have the most complicated traffic situations, Viet said, adding that many units, namely traffic cops, police officers, traffic inspectors, steering boards, and transport businesses, will join hands to alleviate the gridlock.The 10 hotspots include areas near Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Tan Binh District, Cai Lai Port in District 2, Truong Tho Port in District 9, Pham Van Dong Roundabout in Go Vap District, Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout in District 3, Duong Ba Trac Street in District 8, Nguyen Van Linh- Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection in District 7, and several others. Specific measures have been proposed by the relevant authorities to settle the issues, Viet added.According to Nguyen Ngoc Tuong, deputy head of the city's Traffic Safety Committee, … [Read more...] about HCM City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end
Vietnam offices, hospitals adopt Japanese model for optimal efficiency Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
A number of hospitals and companies in major Vietnamese cities have adopted a Japanese workplace organization method for optimum orderliness, safety and efficiency in recent times.The 5S mode was developed in Japan and identified as one of the techniques that enabled Just in Time manufacturing, a methodology aimed primarily at reducing flow time within production systems as well as response time from suppliers and to customers and practiced in Japan largely in the 1960s and 1970s.The approach centers around the Japanese words, Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke, which can be translated as ‘sort,’ ‘set in order,’ ‘shine,’ ‘standardize,’ and ‘sustain.’The practice is designed to lead to improved processes and ultimately reduced set-up and cycle times, increased floor space, lowered safety incident/accident rates, less wasted labor and improved equipment reliability, according to qualitytrainingportal.com. Application … [Read more...] about Vietnam offices, hospitals adopt Japanese model for optimal efficiency Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Ho Chi Minh City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end
Ho Chi Minh City authorities will focus on dealing with traffic congestion at 10 traffic hot spots by the end of this year.The 10 are among the city’s 37 identified congestion locations that have been selected to be resolved before the new year, said Le Hong Viet, deputy head of the office of the municipal Department of Transport.These areas have the most complicated traffic situations, Viet said, adding that many units, namely traffic cops, police officers, traffic inspectors, steering boards, and transport businesses, will join hands to alleviate the gridlock.The 10 hotspots include areas near Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Tan Binh District, Cai Lai Port in District 2, Truong Tho Port in District 9, Pham Van Dong Roundabout in Go Vap District, Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout in District 3, Duong Ba Trac Street in District 8, Nguyen Van Linh- Nguyen Huu Tho Intersection in District 7, and several others.Specific measures have been proposed by the relevant authorities to … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to cool down 10 congestion hot spots by year end
Vietnam offices, hospitals adopt Japanese model for optimal efficiency
A number of hospitals and companies in major Vietnamese cities have adopted a Japanese workplace organization method for optimum orderliness, safety and efficiency in recent times. The 5S mode was developed in Japan and identified as one of the techniques that enabled Just in Time manufacturing, a methodology aimed primarily at reducing flow time within production systems as well as response time from suppliers and to customers and practiced in Japan largely in the 1960s and 1970s. The approach centers around the Japanese words, Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke, which can be translated as ‘sort,’ ‘set in order,’ ‘shine,’ ‘standardize,’ and ‘sustain.’ The practice is designed to lead to improved processes and ultimately reduced set-up and cycle times, increased floor space, lowered safety incident/accident rates, less wasted labor and improved equipment reliability, according to qualitytrainingportal.com. … [Read more...] about Vietnam offices, hospitals adopt Japanese model for optimal efficiency