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Nomura Holdings has unveiled plans to cut $1bn of costs at its struggling investment bank, firing dozens and pulling back from businesses as it embarks on yet another sweeping overhaul of its international operations.
Japan's largest securities firm will cull about 150 jobs across the Americas and Europe, the Middle East and Africa on top of reductions in Hong Kong and Singapore as part of the overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said. Nomura executives told investors they intend to shrink the bank's presence in dicier trading businesses overseas in favour of "risk-light" transactions for clients.
"To restart this company" as a new Nomura, "I have to commit myself to proceeding quickly with efforts to build a muscular base," Chief Executive Officer Koji Nagai told investors. "We realised that as long as we continue with the way we have done business thus far, Nomura won't be able to get itself out of the current situation."
Nomura's operations outside Japan have lost money for four straight quarters, buffeted by its stop-start international expansions as well as headwinds in Europe. Low interest rates, sluggish economies and fierce competition from the U.S. have left rivals including UBS Group AG, BNP Paribas SA and Deutsche Bank AG confronting weak results, senior departures and even merger talks in the region.
In Europe, the Tokyo-based bank has struggled to generate profits ever since it bought Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.'s operations there in 2008. The bank's job cuts there will mostly target rates and credit traders in London, one of the people said, asking not to be identified as the numbers aren't public.
Eight out of nine employees in the Singapore equity research operation have been let go, the people said. Nomura also cut at least 10 jobs at its equities business in Hong Kong, one of the people said.
'Right-sizing' the business
Nomura said it will "right-size" its wholesale business, which is led by Steven Ashley and made up of investment banking and global markets divisions. That includes scaling back areas including secondary trading in emerging markets as well as G-10 rates, foreign exchange and flow credit cutting costs in flow business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa by 50%, optimising cash equities including by consolidating its Instinet electronic trading platform in Asia.
Most of the wholesale cost cuts will be completed by March 2020, Nomura said. The company also said it will eliminate at least 30 of its 156 retail brokerage branches dotted across Japan.
Nagai commissioned the review in January after the bank posted its biggest quarterly loss since the global financial crisis, thanks partly to a goodwill writedown on its 2008 acquisition of Lehman Brothers assets -- the deal that hobbled the bank's European operations.
External pressures are also at play. In fixed income, "there's heavy competition from U.S. banks in Europe," said Meziane Lasfer, professor of finance at Cass Business School in London. A smaller player such as Nomura "that doesn't have the scale, can't invest so it's better to come out of the market," he said.
Credit rating companies have been keenly anticipating Nomura's latest revival attempt. S&P Global Ratings said in February that it may consider reviewing the firm's debt ratings if its restructuring efforts are unsuccessful and earnings power remains weak. Moody's Investors Service said in November that it may downgrade the rating if the bank can't improve profitability without adding risk to its balance sheet.
Shares of Nomura closed 1.5% lower in Tokyo, erasing their gains for this year and underperforming the benchmark Topix index, which has climbed 8.4%.
'Likely too late'
"This sort of cost-cutting could save Nomura from being unprofitable in the next fiscal year; it's likely too late for this one. But if the company cuts its fixed-income, currencies and commodities business, what's exactly left outside Japan?"
Nomura also said it will simplify its corporate structure by reducing the number of functions by half. Excluding the internal audit team, Nomura has 10 corporate areas ranging from finance to risk management and compliance. These will be streamlined into five to avoid duplication and reduce costs.
"To put the latest reform of our platform into one word, it's simplification," Nagai said. "The urgent task right now is for us to proceed with the reconstruction of the platform with full force to put the company back on a growth path as soon as possible."


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Event DetailsA weekly Thursday auto enthusiast cruise-in at the Craftworks Barn (4 to 8pm). All specialty cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, Classics, Custom, Antique, British, German, Italian, Japanese Sports & exotic cars, Tuner cars and motorcycles invited. Large site on grass with shade trees and partly on pavement. (Motorcycles and low ride tuner cars on pavement). DJ music every night. Food truck on site with local Pizza/Burger & CoffeeTime shop one kilometer away. Weekly Special awards & prizes, draw prizes and 50/50 draw that sometimes tops $1000.00
Mid July Craftworks Appreciation Night with Rye Street Band performing. Watch for announcement. Craftworks Barn antiques, furniture and collectibles open for your shopping along with an ice cream shoppe.
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Fact: Greek Island-hopping is included in every traveler's bucket list.
Okay, maybe this is a bold statement. You get our point, though!
After all, can you imagine a better thing to do in a country with 6,000 islands? The breathtaking landscapes, fantastic beaches, traditional architecture, show-stopping sunsets, and unparalleled views of the Greek islands will answer all your travel dreams!
Are you daydreaming already?
Good, because we have the ultimate list of the best itineraries for island-hopping in Greece!
Island-hopping from Mykonos to Santorini
Island-hopping from Mykonos to Santorini is one of the most popular island-hopping itineraries in Greece!
Not hard to guess why.
Mykonos and Santorini are famous beyond measure. Mykonos is well-known for its party scene, gay-friendly character, and beautiful beaches. As for Santorini, it is one of the top holiday destinations worldwide thanks to its mindblowing sunsets, breathtaking caldera views, and luxurious hotels.
Imagine combining these two islands on your holidays.
Amazing, right?
Useful info: The ferry trip from Mykonos to Santorini lasts for 2-3 hours, depending on the type of ferry. A ferry ticket from Mykonos to Santorini costs 40-80 Euros. The ferry companies that sail from Mykonos to Santorini are Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, and Seajets.
Book your ferry tickets from Mykonos to Santorini!
Island-hopping from Heraklion to Santorini
Island-hopping from Heraklion in Crete to Santorini is perfect if you want to experience two very different, but equally gorgeous islands.
Heraklion is a beautiful town in Crete, well-known for its Venetian architecture and archaeological sites. One of them is Knossos Palace, an important vestige of the Minoan civilization. Although Heraklion is a modern city, there are many amazing beaches and breathtaking natural landscapes to explore at a close distance. Santorini might be close to Heraklion, but it has a totally different landscape, as it is a Cycladic island.
What's better than visiting them both?
Useful info: The ferry trip from Heraklion to Santorini lasts for 2 to 6 hours, depending on the type of ferry. A ferry ticket from Heraklion to Santorini costs 30-50 Euros. The ferry companies that sail from Heraklion to Santorini are Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, and Seajets.
Book your ferry tickets from Heraklio to Santorini!
Island-hopping from Paros to Naxos
Are you planning on visiting Paros this summer? Island-hopping from Paros to Naxos is a must thing to do!
Paros and Naxos sit in the heart of the Aegean Sea, very close to each other. They are both Cycladic islands, so they boast beautiful scenery with blue-domed white churches and fantastic beaches. Paros is famous for its vivid nightlife and watersports culture, while Naxos stands out for its endless sandy beaches and laid-back character.
These two islands are a killer combination!
Useful info: The ferry trip from Paros to Naxos lasts for 30-45 minutes depending on the type of ferry. A ferry ticket from Paros to Naxos costs 10-20 Euros. The ferry companies that sail from Paros to Naxos Golden Star Ferries, Seajets and Blue Star Ferries.
Book your ferry tickets from Paros to Naxos!
Island-hopping from Rhodes to Symi
Rhodes to Symi is one of the best island-hopping itineraries in the Dodecanese!
Because Rhodes and Symi are two of the most beautiful islands of the Dodecanese island chain.
They are very different, though!
Rhodes is a big elegant island with Medieval Charm and fairytale architecture. Full of Venetian buildings, castles, and narrow paved alleys, it is a gem for history buffs! On the contrary, Symi is a tiny island that looks like a painting. The colorful mansions that dot the hill above the port create a charming scenery that never fails to enchant visitors!
Art lovers will love these two islands!
Useful info: The ferry trip from Rhodes to Symi lasts for about an hour. A ferry ticket from Rhodes to Symi costs 10-20 Euros. The ferry companies that sail from Rhodes to Symi are Dodecanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, and Anes Lines.
Book your ferry tickets from Rhodes to Symi!
Island-hopping from Koufonisia to Donoussa
Are you looking for a heavenly island-hopping itinerary?
Island-hopping from Koufonisia to Donoussa is your best bet! Koufonisia is an idyllic island duo that belongs to the Small Cyclades island chain. Thanks to its mesmerizing turquoise waters, peculiar rock formations, and peaceful atmosphere Koufonisia has emerged as a top alternative destination for holidays in Greece. Donoussa is a little island that also belongs to the Small Cyclades group of islands. Tucked away in the Aegean Sea, Donoussa is a remote paradise.
It is perfect for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle.
Sounding like heaven to you?
Useful info: The ferry trip from Koufonisia to Donoussa lasts for an hour. A ferry ticket from Koufonisia to Donoussa costs 6 euros. The only ferry company that serves this route is Small Cyclades Lines.
Book your ferry tickets from Koufonisia to Donoussa!
Island-hopping from Sifnos to Milos
Sifnos to Milos is one of the most beautiful island-hopping itineraries in the Cyclades! Especially if you're traveling with your significant other.
Sifnos is not only a super elegant island but also a top culinary destination in Greece. Famous for its gastronomy, traditional Cycladic architecture, and natural beauty, Sifnos is perfect for laid-back holidays! Milos, on the other side, has emerged as a top destination for romantic holidays. Amazing beaches, breathtaking sceneries, and a volcanic landscape create a fantastic atmosphere for couples!
Don't miss the chance to visit these two
Useful info: The ferry trip from Sifnos to Milos lasts for 30 minutes to an hour. A ferry ticket from Sifnos to Milos costs around 15 Euros. The ferry companies that serve this route are Seajets, Aegean Speed Lines, Blue Star Ferries, and Zante Ferries.
Book your ferry tickets from Sifnos to Milos!
To sum up, island-hopping in Greece is the best and simplest way to explore the islands!
The island-hopping itineraries above might be our favorite ones, but you can discover even more. Even better, you can create your own and discover the Greek islands at your own pace!


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Central Air Conditioners
- If your central air conditioner doesn't work properly, do these things first: check thermostat settings to make sure they are set to the cool and automatic settings and check fuses or circuit breakers in the panel box. In the case of a blown or tripped fuse, simply reset or replace the fuse. Check the switch on the side of the furnace; it should be in the on position. Some furnaces have a safety switch located in the blower or filter area. If you've recently changed the filter, make sure the outside cover panel is on correctly and making contact with this switch or the unit will not start.
- If your central air conditioner is more than 12 years old, consider replacing it with a more efficient unit. When shopping for a new central air conditioner, look for an ENERGY STAR certified model. They have a higher seasonal energy-efficiency ratio (SEER) than standard ones, making them about 14 percent more energy efficient. We recommend units with a rating of 15 SEER or higher.
- Install air conditioning units on the shady side of the house. Direct sunlight on a window unit or the compressor section of a central system adds to the workload of your equipment
- If it is not already shaded by the house or trees, provide shade for the outdoor unit of your central conditioner. However, be sure not to plant shrubs too close to the unit. For it to work best there must be a free flow of air around the unit. Clean the unit prior to each cooling season and check it regularly during the summer to make sure it's not being blocked by leaves, lawn clippings and other debris.
- Minimize the use of appliances that add heat and humidity to your home when the demand on your air conditioning system is highest. Run the dishwasher or clothes dryer at night or early in the morning. Also, consider alternative cooking methods on the hottest days, such as grilling outside or using the microwave.
- A recommended temperature setting for an air-conditioned room is 78 degrees. Raising the temperature one degree for each eight-hour period during the cooling season can save up to 2 percent on cooling costs.
- Don't turn the thermostat lower than your desired comfort setting. The house will not cool any faster, and chances are you'll end up over-cooling your home and wasting energy.
- Except when it is quite hot and humid, you'll save money by turning off your central or window air conditioner while you're gone during the day. Buy a programmable thermostat which can be preset to turn on the air conditioner so it cools your home in time for your arrival.
- Don't run the air conditioner during the night if it is cooler outside than inside. To set-up cooling currents of air, open windows top and bottom on different sides of your home and use a fan.
Window Mount A/C's
- If you purchase a window air conditioner, look for an ENERGY STAR certified model. They use at least 10 percent less energy than standard models.
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- Keep the window air conditioner clean inside and out. Check and clean the filter regularly. The condenser (outside coil) should be cleaned at least every two or three years.


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I've written my poem for the day so this is going to just be a bit of babble!
A year ago, Ed Quinn was on an internet radio show and he gave me a shout out! Yes, ME. And even though he's no longer my number one fella (so many men, so little time!), I still love that I have a soundbyte of him saying MY name. Am I just easy about that stuff? No, I merely appreciate the morsels of love thrown my way. Because yes, it's LOVE, right?
I'm still a little giddy about Trevor Guthrie RT'ing my tweet. (Hmm, ever thought you'd see a sentence like that?)
I love having Karl Urban as my twitter sms notification. He's so demanding. "Valerie, listen to me…" LOL! Seriously, WATCH ALMOST HUMAN!
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Getting PetPlan insurance has been one of the best decisions I ever made when I got my first bulldog (I now have two), and I tell everyone that ever talks to me about wanting a bulldog that they need to do the same if they ever get one (since they are so prone to health issues, you owe it to the dog to be able to cover them IMO).
I got PetPlan the same day I brought home Thor at 8 weeks old. At about 10 months old, he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips. He has since had both hips replaced (at about $7K each), had his "eyes done" (corrective eyelid surgery for entropion), and some other things here and there. All covered by PetPlan.
I have a second bulldog (a year and a half younger than Thor) who is the exact opposite of Thor - perfectly healthy, with hips like springs, no entropion, no health issues at all. Yet this is the dog that's had to go to the ER twice for accidents/incidents. Again, covered by Pet Plan. So in my mind, totally worth it.
I feel like it's good to have that peace of mind that if a major expense comes up that I can put in an insurance claim and not be hit by a major bill. And filing the Pet Plan claims has always been very easy, which I appreciate in this day and age!
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During the summer of 2014, I got to meet drummer, producer, and Ghostly International recording artist, Zach 'Shigeto' Saginaw. Zac was in the UK as part of a European tour, and in Episode 1, we hear about Shigeto's hometown of Ann Arbor, and his experiences growing up near Detroit. He talks about his musical beginnings, the challenges involved in performing live as an electronic artist, and the dangers of getting sick of your own work. These discussions are framed around 'Sound Sources' from Shigeto's upbringing; tracks and influences which have shaped his musical journey so far, alongside productions of his own.
You can check Shigeto's Sound Sources individually below, or in more detail on the 'Sound Sources' tab at the top of the page.
NOTE: You might need to launch Spotify for the below playlists to play correctly.
You can download the low-res podcast version of the show HERE.
Lusine – Drip (Ghostly)
Matthew Dear – Fex (Ghostly)
Boards of Canada – Beautiful Place Out In The Country (Warp)
Medina Green – Crosstown Beef (Rawkus Records)
Dabrye – Hyped Up Plus Tax (Ghostly)
Brian Blade Fellowship – Folklore (Blue Note)
Dabrye – Hyped Up Plus Tax (Ghostly)
Shigeto – May (Ghostly)
Shigeto – No Better Time Than Now (Ghostly)
Shigeto – Perfect Crime (Ghostly)
Mount Kimbie – Maybes (Hotflush)
Mount Kimbie – Made To Stray (Warp)
Shigeto – Ring Leader (Ghostly)
Shigeto – First Saturn Return (Ghostly)
Shigeto – Tide Pools (Ghostly)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has had a significant influence on Zach's output. As well as appearing in the titles of a number of his productions, the landscapes of his hometown frequently feature on his beautiful Instagram.
John Coltrane – A Love Supreme
As a youngster growing up in Michigan, Zach Shigeto dreamt of being a professional jazz musician, and the albums listed below played a significant role in his early musical education:
- Pharaoh Sanders – The Creator Has A Master Plan
- Miles Davis – Four & More Live In Concert 1964
- Louis Smith – Here Comes Louis Smith
- Bill Evans – Waltz For Debbie
- Herbie Hancock – Empyrean Isles
John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was recorded in late 1964 and released on Impulse! Recordings in 1965.
Dabrye – One:Three
In High School, Shigeto discovered electronic music through local label Ghostly International. Below are a number of the key releases that initially opened his ears up to electronic music:
- Matthew Dear – Leave Luck to Heaven
- Disco Nouveau: One (various artists)
- Charles Manier – Bang Bang Lover
- Midwest Product – Specifics
- Lusine – Serial Hodgepodge
But a key record for the young jazz head was Dabrye – One:Three, which came out Ghostly International in June, 2001.
Brian Blade – Fellowship
Shigeto headed east for college, to continue his jazz drumming development at The New School, New York. At the time, one of his idols and a big influence on his drumming style was Brian Blade, particularly the 1998 album, 'Fellowship', and namely the track 'Folklore'.
Today, Brian continues to head up The Fellowship, whilst also collaborating with Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and touring with Wayne Shorter.
If there's any other killer content on Shigeto that we should include here, holler.


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On the morning of Oct 23, I saw two men arguing over smoking at a bus stop.
The older man was smoking at a corner just outside the bus stop, next to a green rubbish bin.
The younger man, who was carrying a baby, told the older man that he could not smoke there.
The older man insisted he was not committing any offence and refused to stop smoking or move away, causing the younger man to become more agitated and aggressive.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) might want to consider drawing borders on the ground at bus stops, and include a no-smoking sign with the amount of fines for smoking within the boundary.
This will clear up any misunderstandings and make it easier for smokers to know where they can smoke.
It would also be good for members of the public to visit the NEA website to find out the dos and don'ts, if they want to help enforce the rule against smoking in restricted areas.
For instance, they cannot take things into their own hands by being aggressive, raising their voices or laying hands on the other party.
They must be equipped with skills on how to approach someone in a friendly manner and how to deliver their concerns in an educative way.
Additionally, they have to learn to leave the person alone and give him time to reflect if he is not receptive to them.
It will do no good if they take a commanding approach and expect the other party to listen. Aggressiveness and loud tones cannot be tolerated or deemed acceptable.
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Respected authors Phil Allen and Doug Holberg bring you the international third edition of their popular textbook, CMOS Analog Circuit Design.
Working from the forefront of CMOS technology, Phil and Doug have combined their expertise as engineers and academics to present a cutting-edge and effective overview of the principles and techniques for designing circuits. Their two main goals are: to mix the academic and practical viewpoints in a treatment that is neither superficial nor overly detailed, and to teach analog integrated circuit design with a hierarchically organized approach.
Most of the circuits, techniques, and principles presented in CMOS Analog Circuit Design come directly from the authors' industrial experience, making the book a valuable resource for both practicing engineers and students taking courses in analog electronics or CMOS analog design.
The trademark approach of Phil and Doug's textbook is its design recipes, which take readers step-by-step through the creation of real circuits, explaining and demystifying complex design problems. The book provides detailed coverage of often-neglected areas and deliberately leaves out bipolar analog circuits, since CMOS is the dominant technology for analog integrated circuit design.
The book is appropriate for advanced undergraduates and graduate students with background knowledge in basic electronics - including biasing, modeling, circuit, analysis, and frequency response. CMOS Analog Circuit Design, International Third Edition, presents a complete picture of design (including modeling, simulation, and testing) and enables readers to undertake the design of an analog circuit that can be implemented by CMOS technology.
1: - Introduction and Background
1.1 Analog Integrated Circuit Design
1.2 Notation, Symbology and Terminology
1.3 Analog Signal Processing
1.4 Example of Analog VLSI Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
2: - CMOS Technology
2.1 Basic MOS Semiconductor Fabrication Processes
2.2 The PN Junction
2.3 The MOS Transistor
2.4 Passive Components
2.5 Other Considerations of CMOS Technology
3: - CMOS Device Modeling
3.1 Simple MOS Large-Signal Model (SPICE LEVEL 1)
3.2 Other MOS Large-Signal Model Parameters
3.3 Small-Signal Model for the MOS Transistor
3.4 Computer Simulation Models
3.5 Subthreshold MOS Model
3.6 SPICE Simulation of MOS Circuits
4: - Analog CMOS Subcircuits
4.1 MOS Switch
4.2 MOS Diode/Active Resistor
4.3 Current Sinks and Sources
4.4 Current Mirrors
4.5 Current and Voltage References
4.6 Bandgap Reference
5: - CMOS Single Stage Amplifiers
5.1 Inverters
5.2 Differential Amplifiers
5.3 Cascode Amplifiers
5.4* Current Amplifiers
5.5* Output Amplifiers/Buffers
6: - Simple Operational Amplifiers*
6.1 Design of CMOS Op Amps
6.2 Compensation of Op Amp
6.3 Design of Two-Stage Op Amps
6.4 Power-Supply Rejection Ratio of Two-Stage Op Amps
6.5 Cascode Op Amps
6.6 Simulation and Measurement of Op Amps
6.7 Macromodels for Op Amps
7: - Complex Operational Amplifiers*
7.1 Buffered Op Amps
7.2 High-Speed/Frequency Op Amps
7.3 Differential-Output Op Amps
7.4 Micropower Op Amps
7.5 Low Noise Op Amps
7.6 Low Voltage Op Amps
8: - Comparators
8.1 Characterization of a Comparator
8.2 Two-Stage, Open-Loop Comparator Design
8.3 Other Open-Loop Comparators
8.4 Improving the Performance of Open-Loop Comparators
8.5 Discrete-Time Comparators
8.6 High-Speed Comparators
Appendix A Circuit Analysis for Analog Circuit Design
Appendix B Integrated Circuit Layout
Appendix C CMOS Device Characterization
Appendix D Time and Frequency Domain Relationship for Second-Order Systems


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Quality Control
Quality excellence is the foundation of an enterprise. At King Vic quality control systems have been established perfectly, ISO9001 international quality systems certification has been passed and the International and national industry standards are strictly followed to ensure our product 's quality to stay in the leading position in the country.
People of King Vic are very strict and meticulous in the whole production process. From raw material selecting to processing, to installing, to packing---every detail is strictly examined and tested, therefore constantly excellent product quality is guaranteed.
No. of QC Staff
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QC Responsibility
· In-house
Procedure/Testing Details
Quality is strictly controlled, with different requirements as per customers' needs, and product integrity is maintained through the following procedures:
Careful regulation of product and mold designs
Strict selection of raw materials and components
Training of production staff to perform inspection to ensure every stage of production is quality-approved
Observation of careful and routine testing
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Cabrini Green Screams
I was born and raised in CABRINI GREEN,
I can go back to the days when I was a kid
makin' mud pies around the buildin'.
Up until I got grown and witnessed many killings.
I seen the makin' of life,
and the takin' of life.
The adulterer husband
and the adulteress wife.
I seen a boy smarter than a historian,
become a valedictorian,
only to become a dope-fiend, I seen.
Everyday in my building the elevator don't work,
and girls get their feelings hurt,
we only want what's under the miniskirt.
Anyway, everyday I smell urine in the building hallway.
As I got older,
I heard more shots than a Vietnam soldier.
I been hit by cars, bats, bullets, and fists.
But I can't quit,
because I'm addicted to this shit.
The pain I feel, the pain I inflict,
I get a real kick out of it.
I been shot at many times,
but very seldom hit or skent.
I can see my brother now
shot on the ground with his body bent.
In CABRINI I lost my brother,
best friends and just friends.
Through the years I shed so many tears.
But I had more happy ones than sad ones,
because I always pay back the bad ones.
In the hood where they
snap, fight, and smoke the pipe.
Get money while its sunny,
because we shooting all through the night.
I look up at the sky
and see those buildings standing tall.
I look up at the ceiling
and see roaches on the wall.
I looked and seen the wounded die
because the ambulance stall.
Waiting around for the police to get a call.
In CABRINI GREEN,
where the streets are mean,
infested with rats, roaches and dope-fiends,
funerals, burials and crime scenes.
If you want to make it out keep your nose clean.
and your eye on the cream dream.
In CABRINI GREEN
I seen my old girlfriend
she got seven kids now.
I remember she used to run around,
looking pretty with her colorful barrette.
She ain't nothing now
but the average hoodrat.
Wearin' weave, smoking weed,
and not takin' heed.
For this is another year
she not going to bleed,
and already she have seven kids
she can barely feed.
School vacation is the only time
we ate breakfast made by our momma.
And when we eat free lunch
with everybody in the summer.
A choke-burger, potato chips, a milk or juice,
I grew up reading graffiti on the wall
not DR. SUESS.
That's how I learn how to spell
bitch, hoe and shit,
fuck-you, pussy and dick.
Plus the words love, together, and forever.
That's something I'll never forget.
Sometimes I think back on this
and I feel better,
but sometimes I get pissed.
Why our young, black and gifted
got to go through this?
My mother did her best
to keep me innocent.
But how can I remain innocent,
when I'm constantly exposed to insolence,
incidents, and premeditated violence.
Plus, the profound sounds that surround
my life won't let me enjoy the silence.
The profanity, shooting, and sirens.
It's hard in the hood,
because the police think everybody is up to no good,
so, the innocent is often misunderstood.
Because their friends are dope-fiends,
dope dealers, killers, and called niggers.
So they are guilty by association.
What do the police expect,
neighbors not to hold a conversation?
I know I'm prone to doing wrong,
that's why my criminal record is long.
But there are still some innocent people
in the place we call home.
In CABRINI GREEN,
where the streets are mean,
infested with rats,
roaches and dope-fiends,
funerals, burials and crime scenes.
Right now, in my head I can hear
the CABRINI cries and screams.


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Council sets aside £35,000 for new Wisbech skate park - but much more required before go ahead can be given
PUBLISHED: 14:52 23 January 2018 | UPDATED: 14:52 23 January 2018
Age has overtaken the wooden skate park in Waterlees, Wisbech, and it has now been dismantled and removed amidst hopes that a replacement is affordable.
Fenland Council Young people said that around £35,000 of Section 106 money – funds given by developers to provide infra-structure and amenities – has been set aside for the project "and it is hoped this will attract further investment and funding from other sources".
A council spokesman praised local councillors Virginia and Michael Bucknor "who have been championing support for an improved skate park for several years".
Cllr Mrs Bucknor says the plan is to provide a concrete skate park to ensure it stands the test of time.
"Our next meeting will be to get the kids views," she said. "We obviously don't want to raise the children's expectations yet again and then disappoint them.
"We have 1,500 young people in Waterlees alone before you count all the other Wisbech children".
Fenland District Council says it is working with Wisbech Town Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, local housing provider Clarion Futures, residents and the Oasis Community Centre to help develop and fund a new park.
The spokesman said: "Our open spaces team will provide expertise to help deliver the new facility, alongside the engineering team, once an agreed skate park build commences."
The spokesman said the project group is in the process of applying to various funders for support, and will be fundraising within the local community, supported with a £500 donation from Wisbech Town Council's mayor's fund.
Councillor Peter Murphy, Fenland District Council's portfolio holder for environment, said: "There is a considerable amount of community support for this project and it's great to see a number of organisations and individuals working together to push it along.
"This is a great opportunity for youngsters to get involved and shape what the skate park should look like, so I'd urge them to have their say."
The skate park consultation runs until the end of February and will include local schools.
Young people taking part in an on line survey will be entered for a draw to win a £50 voucher for skate and street wear items.
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Previous to his role on "Secrets and Lies," Kenny Johnson was a series regular on "Bates Motel" while simultaneously recurring on "Chicago Fire" and "Covert Affairs." He also had a large arc on the final season of the hit Showtime series "Dexter" and recurred on FX's number-one series, "Sons of Anarchy."
Johnson is most well known as Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky on the critically acclaimed series "The Shield" and as the series lead opposite Holly Hunter on "Saving Grace". He also starred as Matt Webb, Detective Jane Timoney's (played by Maria Bello) contractor boyfriend on the gritty crime drama "Prime Suspect."
A native of New England, Johnson grew up on a 30 acre farm. He started out his career landing roles in films like "At Home with the Webbers," opposite Jennifer Tilly, "Blade" and "Major League 3."


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Warner Music Nashville's Charlie Worsham stopped by the MusicRow office last month (Jan. 31).
He shared several songs, including his current single "Could It Be." A music video for the single recently released.
Worsham also played "Rubberband," "You Gotta Be Young to See" and "Mississippi in July." Of "Mississippi…" he said, "This is the song I'm most proud of as a songwriter." Rightfully so.
You can catch Worsham locally at his upcoming show Feb. 25 at Nashville's 12th and Porter. For more information visit charlieworsham.com.
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It's hard to doubt a manufacturer of Ping's reputation but the K15 didn't win many admirers, mainly due to the looks which pro Chris and Leon described as more of a driving iron. It's designed to stop a slice, which it certainly did, but overall our team didn't suffer from this problem and were therefore put off by the bulbous toe which seemed to affect performance. On the plus side, all the testers said the feel off the face was very good, as expected from Ping.
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Dispersion: 3.6
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Feel: 3.8
Forgiveness: 3.6
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Under pressure?
There can be moments when it all just becomes a bit much! When the pressures or responsibilities you have can feel like in a moment they have ganged up on you and last-minute challenges threaten to push you over the edge.
When stress overloads us in a moment it can feel like the water level has risen suddenly and we're literally at risk of going under. When you get close to crisis point you can feel desperate, panicked, tearful, or find other emotions like anger and frustration bubbling over. You might desperately want (or need) to keep your cool but know you are dangerously close to losing it. This is not a sign of your basic failure as a human being – it is just a sign that you ARE human – we all have a crisis point where we can't handle any more. And the sting in the tail of those moments is that when your mind is overloaded it literally begins to shut down, going onto a kind of 'emergency setting' where it is very hard to think clearly. In those moments your mind tries to simplify everything into binary black or white facts – success or failure; on my side or against me; good or bad. This is rarely helpful when life is ganging up on you and you start to feel like the negative of all those things is true.
So how do you manage those moments and keep your mind clear – and your sanity intact? How can you drop that physiological stress level so you can get back to thinking more clearly and get through the mayhem of the moment?
Take a deep breath!
Did you know that one of the most powerful influences on your stress system is your breathing? The way we breath is intimately connected with the level of activation in the complex physiological system that coordinates our response to stress – and is linked to emotions like fear, anger and frustration. What this means is that if we are not careful stress and negative emotions can impact our breathing and worsen the effect on our body systems, which are not designed to experience heightened levels of stress over long periods of time. But it also means that if we can learn how to manage our breathing, we can use this to ameliorate the effect of stress and drop your physiological stress level in moments when the pressure is on.
Feeling hyper?
When we are experiencing stress one of the natural changes it triggers is to increase the rate of our breathing. This is part of the fight or flight response, and prepares us in case we need to react to a dangerous situation. Every time we breathe in we trigger the stress system, releasing adrenaline and engaging changes in other systems – for example increasing our heart rate.
The problem is that over longer periods this hyperventilation can become more of a problem than a solution. Breathing too fast and shallow like this changes the level of vital gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, which can lead to strange signs and symptoms like feeling dizzy or light-headed, nausea and even strange symptoms like tingling and pins and needles in your fingers. These physical changes can feel really weird – even alarming – and of course if you don't realise what is causing them then that alarm and fear triggers even more of the same changes. This vicious circle of growing panic and physical manifestation of it can quickly become what we call a panic attack – where physical symptoms grow to an alarming extent and people fear they are seriously unwell or even dying. Combine this with the way such powerful emotions literally start to switch off your rational mind making it very hard to think clearly and you can see why the cloud of panic is such a difficult thing to walk out of.
What is really interesting about our breathing is how the same effect can be reversed so that breathing well can bring calm and valance back to our stress system and drop that same physiological spike in the levels across so many parts of our bodies. When you breathe out – particularly if it is a long gradual exhalation – it activates another physiological system which is like the fire extinguisher in your body, dampening down the fires of stress and restoring equilibrium. This is why meditation exercises place so much importance on slow exhalation, harnessing that power to help us feel calmer and more in control.
So how do you learn to use breathing to calm yourself down in moments of powerful emotion or stress?
1 – Choose your time wisely. The first mistake people make when learning breathing exercises is to try to practice them in times or places when they feel far from relaxed. Imagine you are trying to learn to swim – why would you take your first lesson in an ocean, or in the middle of stormy waters? You'd find a nice quiet warm pool to give it that first go. Do the same with your breathing practice. Start out by practising in a quiet, safe space where you know you will be free from interruptions. Choose moments when you already feel fairly calm – as you get better at these skills you'll be able to use them when you feel more stressed but at first you need to practice in more ideal conditions.
2 – Hum! A really simple breathing exercise is to use the power of humming or singing. Both humming and singing require us to breathe well, and inevitably mean we spend more time exhaling in that gentle controlled way as we sustain the sound. Humming does this even better because you exhale more slowly and have to sustain it consistently to make the sound well. Use this, therefore, to help you breathe well. Find a track of music or a song you really like and put it on. Maybe put it on to repeat a few times if it is a shorter piece. You may find it helps if the words are also positive or remind you of good things or happy times. Play the track and either sing or hum along. It is that simple! The more you practice this in calm times with the same tune(s), the more your brain will associate them, and this exercise with being in a safe place and in control – and that, combined with the impact on your breathing, will help this start to become a routine you can use when out and about or in more stress triggering spaces. Perhaps put the track on your phone or on an mp3 player so that when you are out if you need to you can put your headphones in and grab a moment to listen to it. Or, if you get to know it really well, you may find that just humming it yourself helps.
3 – Take some deep breaths. This is a simple form of breathing exercise which just encourages you to take a moment to pause and focus on your breathing, overcoming that shallow stressy breathing style and taking some good deep breaths. Imagine your lungs to be a bit like two balloons. When we are hyperventilating or just breathing too shallow, we only use the top 1/3 of the balloons meaning we have to breath in and out more – creating that vicious cycle of activation in the stress system. Place your hands on the bottom of your ribs – this overlies the bottom of your lungs so if you breathe really well and use the whole lung you will feel your hands move out and apart. Give it a go – take a couple of nice deep breaths. This might feel odd at first – tense, even a bit painful if the muscles (particularly across your back) are not used to being used. But give it some practice and you should get more used to it.
Some people find a visual cue helpful for this – check out this video which is a simple image you can breathe in time to.
4 – Try 4/7/8 breathing. This is a more involved breathing exercise and really does take some practice., but has been shown to be really powerful in helping improve breathing and drop stress levels. In particular, it has been shown to be effective in counteracting the frustration and anxiety of insomnia and to help people to drop off to sleep. In 4/7/8 breathing your deep breathing exercise is managed by counting the number of (approximate) seconds you spend in each phase of the breath. So you breath IN for a count of 4, HOLD IT for a count of 7, then BREATHE OUT slowly for a count of 7. In some ways the precise numbers are not too vital – what really matters is the balance – not too long breathing in, a time of holding that breath to give time and opportunity for the vital gas exchange to take place in your lungs, and then a nice slow controlled exhalation.
4/7/8 breathing is hard and definitely takes practice! It is not something you'd do for long periods of time either – a few good breaths can make all the difference. And in that, its simplicity and quick impact is what makes it helpful. The minute you feel the symptoms and signs of stress or panic set in, 4/7/8 breathing can help you get back in control. And no one need know you are doing it – waiting for the kettle to boil in the office kitchen, or even sat at your desk, you can get back in control and counteract the impact of stress in the moment.
5 – Grab a moment. Sometimes all we need in those times when life is getting on top of us is a moment. When we are in the middle of stress we can feel we can't stop or have to just keep going madly trying to keep all the balls in the air. But perhaps what you need more than anything is permission just to pause and take a moment for yourself. What might that look like – is it a coffee on your own somewhere with a notepad so you can organise your minds (and your to-do list?!)? Or a quick walk across the fields on a clear day? Or allowing yourself the chance to watch a favourite programme with a cuppa? Or maybe finding a precious time to spend with someone you otherwise might not get to connect with? Whatever it is for you remember that taking time out of the madness helps our stress level reset – and refuels us for the next challenge. So it might feel like you are too busy to stop – but maybe the truth is that you are too busy NOT to stop! Sometimes taking a breath can be about headspace and room to breathe in a schedule that can feel like it is trying to squeeze the life out of us. DOn't feel guilty about making that space.
Relaxation skills are fantastic but they do take time to learn! Don't be discouraged if at first you find them hard. They take practice. For some people focusing on their breathing can actually trigger anxiety or make them feel worse. If this is you try to focus on the humming/singing exercise. And remember – these things are not just about 'in the moment' exercises – healthy rhythms and habits that encourage good breathing are part of balancing stress in our lives and dropping our overall baseline stress and anxiety level so that the challenging moments take us less close to crisis point. So if you know that these issues are a struggle for you think about some other activities you can do which are good for your breathing – try joining a choir, or doing any form of gentle exercise – excellent choices here are things like walking and gardening which are not too intense but get you breathing nice and deeply. So – buy yourself some wellies, borrow a dog or get weeding – whatever gets you out into the fresh air and get breathing!


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The short-lived power couple of Generation Z, Noah Cyrus and Lil Xan, broke up on the public stage. (And when I say "public stage," I mean over Instagram stories.) The split came mere weeks after the pair released their single "Live or Die," the very same day the couple gushed over one another at the MTV Video Music Awards. It is perhaps only fitting, then, that the video for "Live or Die" would be released, even if watching it now is, err, awkward at best.
Lil Xan (real name: Diego Leanos), the Soundcloud rapper who got his stage name from his one-time problem with the prescription medication, previously stated that the "Live or Die" video would not see the light of day. In his Instagram video, he told fans:
"The 'Live or Die' music video is not coming out at this point... I've just been informed that basically [my relationship with Noah is] all fake and I'm being used. So fuck it. I guess I was just being used. I thought I was in love but whatever. I'll take that. Heartbreak soldier; thanks Noah. Hope the song does well."
Alas, the video did drop, and it features Cyrus and Xan as a hardcore, ultra-cozy couple... which can't be fun for either of them to watch.
It's so far unclear who posted the video: Though the release date was September 13, it only made the rounds on the internet on Monday. Refinery29 has reached out to representatives for Xan and Cyrus for comment.
Despite the not-so-fun timing of the video, the song itself — in this writer's humble opinion, anyway — is quite the bop. Listen, watch, and cringe for the exes below:
While this song may come with some bittersweet memories, Cyrus is on the up-and-up in the music world. She is headlining her first tour and releasing oodles of new music, including her latest track "Mad At You." Let's hope that a music video for that single is a little more comfortable viewing.


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Groups team up to help feed the needy
MIDDLETOWN - Two city groups have banded together to help needy families hold a "traditional Thanksgiving dinner."
In 1998, Richard W. Tomc had an idea to help feed needy families around Thanksgiving time. Tomc, a member of the Middletown Rotary Club, asked his fellow Rotarians for help. The group started off by donating 25 baskets to the Middletown Red Cross that year.
The following year, the need grew at the Red Cross, so the group collected more baskets as the years went on.
But the number of baskets needed kept getting higher.
Three years ago, Steve Young of the Middletown Rotary Club approached Sue Murphy, vice president of corporate communications and community relations at Liberty Bank. He asked her if the bank could help with their cause.
The bank and the club formed an alliance, and now three years later, the need for baskets and the amount of support has grown.
"Its grown every year," Young said. "How can you not like this program?"
The Rotary Club members met at the back of the Stop & Shop on Tuesday. Group members organized the baskets.
Cars with fellow Rotarians inside pulled up, picked up their baskets and then drove to the houses of needy families and gave them their baskets.
In all, the Rotary Club handed out 75 baskets.
This year, the Rotary Club raised $5,485 toward the drive and received $2,742.62 in matching funds from the Liberty Bank Foundation, for a total of $8,227.62
Throughout the southeastern quadrant of Connecticut, 21 rotary clubs with help from Liberty Bank provided Thanksgiving food for needy families in 26 towns. All of the rotaries raised a total of $37,919 and received $19,377 in matching funds from Liberty Bank. This led to a total of $57,296.
Even though this year's work is over, Young still wants more from the program, next year.
"We can grow even further," Young said. And maybe next year they will.
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By Lori Spensieri
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We are adults, indeed, but this is not a punishment. Being an adult is a reward for having endured all the trials and tribulations taht childhood and adolescents brings. Being silly and seeing thigns from a child's point of view, now and then, can have tremendous benefits for our mental state.
Here are the top 5 Children's toys and games that can improve your mood and actually make you feel happier.
5. Lego
There are so many positive emotions that can be linked to the use of the popular children's building bricks called Lego. To begin with, each Lego set is like 2 toys in one. The first is a buid that includes all the pieces and instructions. The step-by-step directions are very clear and easy to follow, expecially if you one follows the age-guidelines provided. The second toy that you are buying when you puraches a lego set is a set of random pieces that can be assembled in any way that your munchkin's mind can muster. Of course the same goes for you.
A litte creativity goes a long way, in mindfullness. When creating something, we are distracted from thoughts and worries. We are tapping into the part of our brans that we do not use much as adults; the side that wants to create…for the sake of it.
Adults can find themsleves frustrated as one's child screams when he or she can not find a certain, very tiny, piece. This may be true, althoguh teh sense of satisfaction when the building set is complete. It is hard to compare to anything in adult life. It is like, habving that report ready and on your bosses desk, only the report is awesome and fun and it can be taken apart to make new reports. You know what I mean.
4. Cabbage Patch Dolls
Cabbage patch dolls, whether you love them or hate them, are a thing from all of our pasts. We all hear the story of our parents waiting in line for hours at Consumers to buy one of these hard-headed bean bags. Well there are some benefits to having one of these. Let me explan.
Having a doll, and treating it like a child or baby (doing it's voice, pretending it is a child, or changing it's diager) can be very therapeutic. It can mimic the feeling of taking care of a child and the bonding assciated. Some of the feel-good hormones can be released icnluding seratonic and even small spurts of adrenaline.
3. Wooden Toys
Do you remember playing with wooden toys as a kid? There is a large-scale nostalgia associated with playing with wooden toys. There was a phase in holiwood for a while where all the rich celebrities were buing their children simple, battery-free toys. It all started with Sophie the Giraffe. It was a $25.00 chew toy for babies essentially. Now, instead of rubber, its wood. There are some major benefits to playing with wooden toys. Here goes:
a) the material of wood is from nature. Playing wiht, and handling anything made from wood can help stabliize your mood and help you to feel grounded. Do you ever notice that construction workers, carbenters and builders, who build with wood seem a little more down-to-earth and grounded. Well they literally are.
b) wooden toys require no batters, for the most part. This toy will not suddenly break or shut down due to the power being all used up. You will not find yourself tethered to the wall, or desperately looking for a plug.
2. The Nintendo Mini System
It is tiny and cute and it looks just like original nintendo only about one fourth the size. It holds a whole wack of games. It is amazing. I found myslef waiting outside of BestBuy for 2 hours on the say of it's release. It was worth it. The look on my kid's faces when I walked ino the hosue iwth bag-in-hand. I had wanted to save it for Christmas, but that was not going to happen.
After setting it up (which was very easy), playing it was very rewarding. We got to show our two chidlren what video games we were stuck with when we were kids. It hopefully put thing into perspective. They seemed to enjoy the 2D view of Mario as opposed to the Mario 3D World. The games that we played had very clear goals and the next step to take was always very obvious.
Other enjoyable qualities include:
- It is rather light and portable.
- No need to purchase games. It is all loaded up and ready to go.
- It has so much variety in the games that it can keep even the most avid gamer happy for hours.
1. Jumpy-castles and other inflatables
Jumping around and being silly, playing tag and wrestling. This is all great exercise and it is a great way to burn off some steam. When you sweat you shed toxin. As well, try to play with kids without laughing. The laughter is a great treatment for any negativity that attempts to enter one's life.
For more information and details about the benefits and importance of play for adults, click here for an article by PsychCentral.


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Two teachers of the Central School for Tibetans (CST) received the 2009 National Award from the Indian President Pratibha Patil for their outstanding contribution in the field of education.
The award was presented to Chime Youngdoung, primary teacher of Mahendragarh Branch of CST, Chandragiri, Orissa and Mr. Brij Mohan Aggarwal, post graduate teacher (Commerce) of CST Mussoorie, Uttarakhand at a function held in Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Teachers Day on Sunday.
Chimme Youngdoung from Phunstokling Settlement told VOA Tibetan Service that he feels fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the Tibetan students for the past thirty six years. As a former student of a Tibetan school in exile, Youngdoung said he owes his gratitude to the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, the Indian Government and the Tibetan Exile Administration. "I feel happy to gain recognition for my hard work and effort" said Youngdoung.
The National Award to Teachers was instituted in 1958 in memory of former President and eminent educationalist Dr. S Radhakrishnan. The award carries prize money of Rs. 25, 000, a certificate and a silver medal to 374 teachers from across the country.
Some information for this report was provide d by Indian Express, Phayul and Tibetnet


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Vegan Chick Pea & Vegetable Curry
An organic "free from" ready meal in a tin, chick pea and vegetable curry from Free & Easy. I thought this curry was OK, it tastes very much like a tin of vegetable soup with lots of heat from the spices. For a quick meal though it is not bad, perfect for keeping in the cupboard for lazy days. The curry does have quite a bit of liquid. You just heat it up on the hob or in the microwave.
Each 400gram tin is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Organic. Free from gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy, mustard, celery and preservatives. Made in the UK. I bought mine in an independent health food shop.


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Unbelievable: $350 flights to Europe
We've seen cheap flights before - but $350 to Europe, on a full-service airline, from east coast Australia to one of the world's most happening cities during the European summer is virtually unheard of.
This week, STA Travel is advertising $699 return flights from Melbourne or Sydney to Barcelona flying Air China, between February and June next year.
The sale, which ends tomorrow, comes amid fierce rivalry between airlines running competing early-bird Europe sales.
The only other carrier we've seen offering fares to Europe that low has been budget airline Scoot - which charges extra for checked baggage and meals.
So, what's the deal with Air China? I Know the Pilot founder Garth Adams told Escape earlier this year that although Chinese carriers "don't currently have the best reputation … they've been improving in leaps and bounds in recent years, and their prices are simply too good to ignore." The airline gets the highest (seven-star) safety rating from airlineratings.com.
But if you'd rather fly with a more prestigious airline, you can still snap up surprisingly affordable fares at the moment.
Here's a few of the most enticing Europe deals we've spotted:
Flights plus four nights' accommodation in Europe from $939
Flight Centre is advertising Scoot deals to Athens or Berlin including a four-night hotel stay during February and March.
Athens from $987 on Singapore Airlines
Fresh from being named the world's best airline for 2018, Singapore Airlines' earlybird sale fares includes flights from Melbourne to Athens from $987, for travel from mid-January to early September. Sale ends October 30.
Dublin from $1165 return on Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is running an earlybird sale until October 31, with fares across its European destinations on sale for travel from March to August.
London from $1291 return on Etihad
Etihad's Europe deals include $1291 flights from Melbourne to London, on sale until October 24, for travel between mid-January to mid-September.
Rome from $848 return on Thai Airways
Skyscanner reports Thai Airways has flights from Perth to Rome from $848, on sale until October 31 as part of its earlybird sale.
$981 return flights to Europe on Qatar
Finder.com.au reports Qatar Airways has fares from under $1000, with a 10 per cent off coupon that expires November 30.
Getting in now could save you big, with average savings on some of Europe's top destinations of up to 44 per cent, according to Skyscanner.
The flight search site reports average savings of about $800 on flights to Amsterdam, among the most popular destinations for Australian travellers.
And if you want to make your holiday savings go further, Skyscanner recommends choosing your destination and travel dates carefully.
"We would recommend European-bound Australians to look at the shoulder seasons of May and September which still have great weather, as well as less expensive emerging cities to really maximise the value of their holiday," says Skyscanner travel expert Michael Grierson.
The site's research shows Athens represents the best value when compared to other major European cities based on the average cost of accommodation, meals and transport. Rome was the next most affordable city, followed by Barcelona.
Top tips for booking earlybird fares from finder.com.au
Be flexible: Once you see a heavily discounted fare to Europe, jump on it, no matter where in Europe the flight might take you. Thanks to budget carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet, once you're in Europe, travel is cheap.
Watch out for credit card fees: Many payment systems charge extra for you to pay with a credit card. Check carefully before you buy to see what fee-free options are available, such as direct debit and PayPal.
Use price match guarantees: Travel agents such as Flight Centre, Expedia, Helloworld and CheapOAir offer price match guarantees. If you find the same flight cheaper elsewhere, contact them to see what they can do.
See more earlybird Europe flight booking tips at finder.com.au


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WOLLERAU, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDS Microchip AG, the only company focused on all silicon aspects of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today significantly broadened the scope of affordable automatic data logging RFID applications by bringing to market the samples of its breakthrough IDS-SL13A smart active label chip. Priced up to 10 times lower than existing RFID temperature-sensing modules, this chip makes it practical to automatically track, monitor, time-stamp and record information about any goods in any supply chain or cold chain transport—from expensive fragile components, medical goods and pharmaceuticals, to bags of bananas—on land, sea or sky. IDS Microchip believes the IDS-SL13A is the only commercially available chip of its kind. The company will demonstrate the new chip at the EURO ID 2008 trade fair, booth D21, in Cologne, Germany, May 13–15, 2008.
The new IDS-SL13A high-frequency RFID chip enables fast deployment of a wide range of data logging and tracking systems. It can check on and record unseen changes such as extreme temperatures that can impact goods. The chip empowers companies to immediately know shipment quality, saving significant time and expense. ISO15693-compliant, it also is ideal for hundreds of other applications such as electronic ticketing of mail, packages and passengers; or tracking hospital patient information without direct physical contact.
Oluf Alminde, director of Sales & Marketing at IDS Microchip, said, "The market for automatic data logging and tracking systems, including cold chain, is growing rapidly. Our fully tested chip—10 times more economical than what's available now, and packaged in smart active labels smaller than a credit card and as thin and flexible as plastic wrap—will revolutionize data logging and tracking system deployment. It leapfrogs two generations beyond the bar code, and we expect this unique technology will open many new markets and significantly benefit businesses worldwide."
Advanced Chip Technology
The IDS-SL13A is a passive/semi-passive tag chip optimized for single-cell, battery-powered smart labels with sensor functionality. It assigns a unique identity code to whatever is labeled. An eco-friendly battery (1.5 V or 3 V) supports the integrated real-time clock and EEPROM memory to allow on-chip logging of data from the internal temperature sensor as well as other external sensors. The analog sensor interface allows connection of an external sensor. The chip measures temperature with a 0.5°C accuracy and logs it against real time. It also includes a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) port to connect to external circuitry for display; this allows further communication with the chip, and direct access to the EEPROM for easy setting of parameters and functions. The chip supports an alarm system and functions that calculate shelf life.
The IDS-SL13A chip also works in passive mode with no battery, without the real-time clock function. This approach is intended for applications in which a reader initiates the logging and the data is stored in the reader, using an ADC. The chip controls whether it takes data from internal or external sensors, or both. Access to the smart label chip is protected through a 3-level password authentication. Users can add other types of external sensors for packages to monitor shock control, humidity, or other factors.
Pricing and Availability
IDS-SL13A chips are available now for sampling, as tested wafers or packaged parts in a 12-pin Quad Flat No leads package (QFN). They will be in full production in Q3 2008. Pricing varies depending on volume, and are priced at slightly less than one Euro in volumes of 100,000.
About IDS Microchip
Fabless semiconductor company IDS Microchip focuses on all silicon aspects of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to help customers achieve cost-effective solutions. Its comprehensive portfolio comprises wireless and sensor-enabled integrated circuits and IP for highly integrated low-power RFID system solutions including readers, enhanced tags and labels for both HF and UHF systems. Founded in 1996 and privately funded, IDS Microchip is headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland, with an office in Toronto and distributors throughout the world.


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HS2 Heats Up With Joint Venture and New Bidder
Exciting news on the HS2 front as two of the world's biggest rolling stock manufacturers have joint forces. Bombardier and Hitachi are putting forward a joint venture in the hopes of securing the lucrative contract to build Britain's next generation high speed trains.There had been rumours of joint venture for some time and in fact in our own article: Who will win HS2? We speculated on a merger. A joint venture makes sense as Bombardier already have the infrastructure and people in the UK where Hitachi have the experience and knowledge.
Karen Boswell, managing director at Hitachi Rail, said: "By joining together in partnership with Bombardier, we will draw on a huge wealth of UK experience and the best in modern technology – including our pioneering 'bullet train' experience. Our aim is to deliver a new British icon that will be recognised around the world – a Spitfire for the British railway."
With these two joining forces, HS2 have allowed CAF Rail to enter the fray. CAF are originally from Spain and have experience in delivering High Speed trains on the Madrid-Sevilla line. They do also have a footprint in the UK with an overhaul and storage facility in Stockport and a new assembly factory down in Newport. I would think that they might be in a better position to win contracts than the other Spanish bidder Talgo, on the basis that they already have a base in the UK and use UK suppliers.
The HS2 Rolling Stock deal is worth £2.75 billion for a minimum of 54 trains that will run on Phase 1 of HS2 between London and the West Midlands. The current overview of bidders include:
Bombarder + Hitatchi: Bombardier have a long history in the UK and coupled with the High Speed experience of Hitatchi, this looks like a strong contender.
Alstrom: Relatively new to the UK market, Alstrom have a few high-speed models they currently manufacture abroad. In the UK much of their focus seems to be on refurbishment, and their major infrastructure is a refurb facility in Widnes.
Siemens: Recently won a £2.5 billion contract for London Underground trains after announcing plans for a new manufacturing facility in Goole. Many observers expected that they would be the ones to submit a joint venture, but perhaps this new facility and footprint on UK soil might change that.
Talgo: Spanish Rolling stock manufacturers, at the time of writing are yet to unveil plans for any UK manufacturing base. I would suspect heavily that this will be based on contract wins, and still feel as though they are the outsiders to win.
CAF: As above, another Spanish rolling stock manufacturer, they have invested in the UK and have done so without any HS2 contract to bid for, so it will be interesting to see if being invited to tender might lead to new announcements or potential manufacturing bases.
Bronte Precision are sub-contract manufacturers with a history of making Rolling Stock Components for both new and old vehicles. We watch the HS2 bidding process with great interest and hope however wins, it will create skilled jobs and infrastructure in the UK.


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Krav Maga Classes in Kansas City
Self-Defense Training Classes for Ages 14+
The J is partnering with Catalyst Krav Maga Academy to provide participants the best possible Krav Maga classes in Kansas City. Catalyst Krav Maga Academy believes that not only will you get a great workout taking Krav Maga classes, but you will learn a skill that could also potentially save your life.
Israeli Krav Maga is the ultimate adult martial arts program. It takes all the traditionally taught martial arts combat strategies and self-defense techniques, and applies them to real-world situations. This class includes opportunities for testing and advancement of levels.
Open to participants 14 years of age and older.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Tuition per session: J Members: $110 | Guests $155
Location: Group Exercise Room 2
Upcoming Sessions:
Mar 10 - Apr 23
No class Apr 9
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Jun 16 - Jul 30
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Aug 4 - Sept 17
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For more information, contact Will Grefrath at (913) 327-8870.


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From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
"In 1945 The Andrews Sisters appropriated the song "Rum and Coca-Cola", which had originally been recorded by Jamaican musician Lord Invader. The Andrews Sisters' version sparked a new fad for this infectious new style, calypso. The craze reached its apex of popularity in the mid-1950s with the release of the hugely successful Harry Belafonte single "Banana Boat Song" and Belafonte's million-selling 1956 LP Calypso. Calypso also had a strong influence on the mainstream folk music boom of the late Fifties and early Sixties, which in turn became one of the major springboards for the development of world music as a genre."--Sholem Stein
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1945 (MCMXLV) was the 945th year of the 2nd millennium, the 45th year of the 20th century, and the 6th year of the 1940s decade. This year also marks the end of the Second World War, the deadliest conflict in human history.
Art and culture
- The end of World War II and the public disclosure of the Holocaust atrocities
- Paragraph 175: when concentration camps were liberated, gays were not freed but made to serve out their sentence under Paragraph 175
- Adolf Hitler committs suicide as Russian shells exploded in the Chancellery garden above. It was twelve years and three months since he had become dictator of Germany.
- Vannevar Bush foresees the invention of hypertext
- La Môme Vert-de-Gris by Peter Cheyney, first title in the Série Noire
- Naked City, a book collection of photographs, by the American photographer Weegee.
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
- "Cézanne's Doubt", an essay by French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty
- A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
- Listen, Little Man! by Wilhem Reich
- Rome, Open City by Roberto Rossellini
Guilty pleasures
- Mom and Dad by William Beaudine
- Greil Marcus, American music journalist and cultural critic
- Jorge Ben Jor, Brazilian musician
- March 20 – Lord Alfred Douglas, English poet (b. 1870)
- April 22 – Käthe Kollwitz, German artist (b. 1867)
- April 28 - Benito Mussolini, Italian Fascist dictator (executed) (b. 1883)
- April 30 - Adolf Hitler, German Nazi dictator (suicide) (b. 1889)
- June 8 – Robert Desnos, French poet and resistance fighter (b. 1900)
- July 20 – Paul Valéry, French poet (b. 1871)
- August 26 – Franz Werfel, Austrian writer (b. 1890)
- September 15 – Anton Webern, Austrian composer (b. 1883)
- September 20 – William Seabrook, Writer, journalist, occultist and explorer (b. 1884)
- December 28 – Theodore Dreiser, American author (b. 1871)