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Around Kaohsiung.
A Community Link
NEW
VIEWS: Services
Updates,
New
Venues, Deletions,
Corrections
and
Expanded
details
refer to listings published in
Around
Kaohsiung. A Community Guide.
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refer to contributions offered
since publication
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| ROYAL
BANK 3/99 |
HINET
SERVICE 8/99 |
| TORONTO
BANK 3/99 |
CHEN
& CHERN ATTORNEYS 8/99 |
| CREDIT
LYONNAIS 3/99 |
MAKING
WAVES RADIO 8/99 |
| U.P.S.5/99 |
BILL
PAYMENTS 9/99 |
COMPUTERS
(Ares Company) 5/99 |
CLEANING
SERVICE 9/99 |
| EXTERMINATION
SERVICE 6/99 |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
10/99 |
| HONGKONG
BANK 7/99 |
TAIPEI
TIMES
11/99 |
| ACCESS
COMPUTER 7/99 |
ICRT RADIO LINK 1/2000 |
Delete!
Credit
Lyonnnais
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto Dominion
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Just
Recommended!
Ares Computer
Company
#84 Hsinchung Road. 1st Floor
Hsin Hsing District
Computer Sales & Service
Ask for Loretta (English speaker)
If you walk south on Fushing Road from
the Linden Hotel, turn left on Flower Street
("Hsinchung") and go a few blocks.
Ares is on the left squeezed in between flower
shops.
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Expanded!
U.P.S. (United Parcel
Service)
|
UPS has announced expanded service island wide through Family Mart
Stores for fast, convenient, international express delivery of parcels
and envelopes. Some supplies for mailing are provided free (varies
by location). Parcels are automatically insured up to NT$3,000; additional
coverage may be purchased. Next day receipt to major cities is guaranteed
providing parcels are dropped off prior to 11am. Customer Service
Toll free Line: 080-291-300. There are numerous Family Mart locations in
and around Kaohsiung.....the Smiling Sun & Star logo is easy to spot...and
they're open 24 hours. |
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Recommended!
Extermination
Service
#112 Tachang 1st Road. Sanmin District
Telephone: 395-5813; 395-5814; 583-9651
Mobile: 090790414
Elimination of rodents, roaches,
fleas, ticks, ants and termites.
Special treatment for mold.
It's best to ask a Chinese speaking friend
to help when calling.
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Recommended!
Hinet Service
#18 Chungshan 1st Road, 2nd Floor
Toll Free Telephone: 080080412
If you need help with your Hinet connection or your system settings,
you can take your hard drive and modem directly to the Hinet office
for help.
Bring your passport or ARC; you'll need to leave
these at the security entrance just before entering the building.
Hours: 8-11 AM; 2-4 PM
Do you want to check your email from another computer…in Taiwan or
off island....it’s easy…
Just log onto the Hinet Web Site and add details to menu bars...they're
translated below.
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Recommended!
Hongkong Bank
#6 Minchuan 2nd Road
Telephone: 337-7470
FAX: 332-1505
Personal Banking: 337-7333 Ext. 470
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Just
Moved!
Access
Info. Co.
No. 21, Lane 42, Mintzu 2nd Road, Kaohsiung
Tel: 07-222-6571; Fax: 222-6573
For those with computer needs, please make this
change of
address to your copy of Around
Kaohsiung.
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Recommended!
Chen & Chern
Attorneys at Law
3F, 167 Shih Chung 1st Rd. Kaohsiung
Tel: 251-3070; FAX: 251-1794
Just past the Courthouse on
Shih Chung 1st Road going West.
"Chen & Chern Attorneys at Law is the only international
law firm with headquarters in Southern Taiwan.
Prior to forming the office, partners worked with prestigious law firms
in Taipei, developing expertise in
international corporate investment, international finance & banking,
project and equipment financing, and
real estate. Clients come from public and private sectors; and include
more than 800 businesses and local
government offices. Chen & Chern is affiliated with prominent firms
around the world (New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, &
ShanghaI)"
Contact Mark Sokkappa
Attorney with Chen & Chern,
for your special needs. Prior to
appointment in Taiwan, Mark served
in Alaska and Micronesia.
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New!
Making
Waves
 |
Tune
into
Kaohsiung
Broadcasting
FM# 94.3
(Sunday) 10:10P~11PM for
Great Music,
Interviews
& Announcements
|
Kaohsiung Broadcasting Network ((FM #94.3
AM #1089), a government
owned and operated station, first aired in 1982.
The network now offers
music, news and variety throughout southern Taiwan
from Kenting to Chiayi and Penghu.
Making Waves is a new show in English
for foreigners living in the city.
Programming in Tagalog geared towards Filipino
listeners can also be heard Sundays, 6~7PM.
More Details
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New!
Electric
Bill Payments
Beginning in September, residents can pay
their electric bills at more than 10,000 convenience
stores island wide. This includes: President,
Circle K, Hi-Life, Niko Mart, and Family Mart.
These locations add to other spots were collection
is accepted
(Taiwan Power utility offices, banks, and
post offices) China Post
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Just
Recommended!
"One of a
Kind" Cleaners
Telephone: 0937332175 (Mobile)
331-8997 (Office)
They've been in the business for 14 years
and come with good recommendation.
Windows, floors, furniture...the company is
happy to clean for you.
They'll rrange for one day cleaning (great
for moving in or moving out) or regular service.
Equipment provided to your location.
Professional...Prompt...Pleasant!
Mandarin speaking only so you'll need assistance
with translation
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Telecommunications
Office
#230 Linshen 1st Road. Hsin Hsing District
Tel: 080-701-234*4
8:30AM - 6PM
Telephone service will be shut off if bills are not paid promptly
There is a minimum grace period that is carefully monitored
Branch offices of Telecommunications Company
|
Shih Chuan Branch 322-7334
|
Yen Cheng Branch 521-3044
#293 Wufu 4th Road
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Chengching Lake Area Branch
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Tsoying Branch 582-3098
#15 Tsoying Great Road
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DaChang Branch 390-6144
#501 Juye Min Road
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Nantze Branch 351-4433
#254 Nantze New Road
|
|
Wen Hsin Branch 544-1530
|
#262 Wen Hsin Road
361-4774
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Nantze 2nd Branch
#977 DerMin Road
|
All Bills (past due and prompt payment) can be made at several ICBC
Bank Locations
Local 7-11 and Family Mart convenience stores accept prompt payment
only
Computer Stations at Telecommunication Offices for print out of bill
statements
Just plug in your phone number at the computer booth provided
Great if you've lost that statement and need it for your records
Or, if landlord doesn't forward payments promptly to you
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