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Teacher, teacher...
When I first saw this headline on AsiaOne, I thought it read "New model to help teachers develop hostility".
Which makes sense, considering another story on AsiaOne on the same day (below).
Tags: geek
Meet the amazing Spider Spud
I was at Toy R Us and saw the funniest toy ever - Mr Potato Head as Spider-Man.
Hey kids, it's the amusing Spider Spud!
Yes, I think it's even funnier than Darth Tater.
Spider Spud is a tie-in with the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man movie reboot.
This new toy is also a reboot. There was another Spider Spud that came out a few years ago.
The new one looks much cooler.
My birthday is next month (hint, hint) and I hope not to get any more socks.
My Spudey sense is tingling.
Tags: movies, shopping
Beggar? Busker? Who is this man in Orchard underpass?
Last Sunday evening, I was walking from Orchard MRT station to Shaw Centre and used the underpass.
As I was going down the escalator, I noticed an older man sitting on the floor beside the escalator who seemed to be in distress.
A woman was squatting next to him and a third person was standing a few metres away taking pictures of them.
At first, I thought the man was a beggar because the only people I had ever seen sitting on the floor in the Orchard underpass had been beggars.
But as I walked past the trio, I noticed the man appeared a little too well dressed to be a beggar.
Then I thought maybe he was a busker because the Orchard underpass has long been a favourite haunt for street musicians, perhaps attracted to the acoustics of the tunnels. Ooh, echoey.
And since Singapore Idol is no more, the underpass with its constant flow of captive audiences is the next best thing.
So was the man a busker? But where was his instrument? A busker usually has a guitar or keyboard or something.
A-ha! Maybe he was distressed because he lost his instrument.
And the other two were tourists who wanted to have their picture taken with a Singapore busker even though (or because) he was distressed about losing his instrument?
What a strange thing to do, I thought.
But then I had seen many strange things I don't understand, especially around the Orchard Road area.
I just tried not to stare, kept calm and carried on.
Earlier that day, I saw a group of people playing drums outside Paragon, which I didn't understand. Was Orchard Road not noisy enough already?
I couldn't get away from the loud, hearing-damaging drumming because I had to wait for the traffic light to change before crossing the road.
Then, to my dismay, I saw another group of drummers on the other side of the road getting ready to assault my ear drums. They were everywhere!
So I took refuge inside the Abercrombie & Fitch store at Knightsbride and my eyes were ambushed by the startling sight of a shirtless man at the entrance. He had weird bulges on his body that may or may not be muscles.
In other words, just another typical weekend on Orchard Road.
The next day, on my Facebook newsfeed, I saw a Stomp picture that looked surprisingly familiar.
It was a picture of the old guy and the squatting woman I saw in the underpass!
The Stomp post was titled "Injured old man crying in pain at Orchard Rd, but no one stops to help".
Oh, the old man was injured? I didn't know that. So that was why he was in distress, not because he lost his guitar.
The person who sent the picture to Stomp wrote:
"This poor man was seen lying slumped against the wall at the escalator below Tangs at the underpass leading to Orchard MRT.
"My wife and myself had helped him up a staircase earlier near Tangs as he was limping heavily. He then thanked us and took a rest outside Tangs."
"Half an hour later, he was on the ground and pleading for help after trying to make his way home. My wife, who is nurse, immediately ran over to help. It seemed that he had fallen down a flight of stairs earlier on.
"No one had bothered to help him when he fell again. He was writhing in pain and was in tears and no one bothered to help him.
"We then alerted SCDF as he had a probable fracture and could not move any further.
"Can you imagine the human traffic flow in the underpass on a Sunday evening? Crowded and yet Singaporeans just continued to pass by totally ignoring his pleas for help.
"The only human that day was a lone foreign worker who had ran off to the MRT control station to seek help.
"Even the MRT staff left the situation to my wife, probably as it wasn't on SMRT grounds.
"When a Ferrari driven by a foreigner crashes, the whole nation comes together blasting the driver.
"When a fellow citizen is down and in need of urgent medical assistance, a blue-collar foreign worker comes to his rescue.
"The best part, countless number people just looked and walked past.
"Where are you, Singaporeans? Minding your own business?"
Whoa! Why do I feel like I'm being scolded?
Yes, I was minding my own business because that was what I had been told to do several times in the past (and rather curtly too). No one has ever said to me: "Don't mind your own business. Go and mind other people's business."
But if I had known the man was injured or heard his "pleas for help", I would've minded his business.
But if I see that someone else is with him, I would assume he was already helped and my assistance is no longer required.
And how did this minor incident become another Singaporeans-versus-foreigners issue?
I find it more troubling that someone would take a picture of the injured man just to send it to Stomp to make the point.
I'm already avoiding sitting on the MRT train lest someone sends a picture of me not giving up my seat to Stomp and accuses me of being unchivalrous.
Now it seems I have to avoid Orchard Road's treacherous tunnels as well.
I read ur article this morning.
It is rather weird that no one stopped to help the injured man. There was no signs of him asking alms or him playing any instrument. How can the crowd be so blind? and that too on a Sunday where Orchard is packed like a can of tuna?
I have been noticing this from young that Singaporeans always put a blind eye when their help is needed. Why? Are all Singaporeans suffering from self esteem issues or are they just heartless?
When a hp rings in the MRT or when someone accidentally drops something, everyone stares at that person. It is just so silly. It is so embarassing that Singaporeans behave in such a uncivilised way.
Another issue i would like to bring about. Singapore is being defined as a diverse, multi-cultural country. I totally disagree.
I have witnessed people giving up their seats to a Chinese old lady but not to an Indian man or lady. So may i ask you, will u help someone with a different race? I hope your answer is yes.
U state in the article that you have been taught to mind your own business. So, you would turn a blind eye when someone is injured or crying in pain? We should never assume that if someone else is with him, then he is safe. We should always be vigilant as that person might one day be our loved ones.
Regarding the Ferrari accident, Singaporeans are just using this as an excuse to drive PRcs out of Singapore. Not all of them are concerned with the taxi driver's death.
It is high time that Singaporeans wake up and realize that humanity is above all values.
I just wanted to express my views.
And one more question before i end. Why is this article under humour? I really do not find anything humorous about a man getting injured.
Reshmel Gill
MY REPLY: Agreed, there's nothing humourous about a man getting injured. But I think there's something peculiar (if not exactly humorous) about people taking a picture of an injured man and sending it to Stomp.
Tags: foreign talent, geek, The New Paper
I can't give you anything (but Gatsby)
Nothing betrays your age like the music you like.
A few weeks ago, fellow New Paper on Sunday columnist Neil Humphreys wrote about realising how old he had become because he was excited about the reunited Stone Roses coming to Singapore.
Coincidentally, on the facing page in the paper was a column I wrote about how quoting a Carole King song would scare away young readers.
The Stone Roses' heyday was in the late '80s. Carole King's heyday was in the early '70s.
Needless to say, I'm a little older than Neil.
Today in The Straits Times Life section, there's a cover story about big-name music acts coming to Singapore. The cover photo was of the Beach Boys.
I'm guessing whoever chose the cover photo is even older than I am.
The article highlights New Order, Garbage and Snow Patrol, not exactly what I would call the latest hitmakers.
Also mentioned are the Stone Roses and Train, the one act in the article I would consider current but already long in the tooth by today's standards.
But you know which act I'm most excited about that's coming to Singapore?
No, not Lady Gaga. Or Jason Mraz.
I've never heard of Christina Perri, but I've heard of Gym Class Heroes.
I'm a little excited about the Jesus And Mary Chain since I have two decades-old JAMC T-shirts.
And I'm more mystified than excited that Dan Hill is coming.
Of the acts coming for this year's F1 concert, which include Katy Perry, Maroon 5 and '80s favourites like and Bananarama, I'm most excited about the Proclaimers and the Pretenders.
But the act I'm most excited about and actually considering paying good money to see is the Stylistics.
What's holding me back is that only two original members are left and the original lead singer is not one of them. Like that how can?
The Stylistics had a micro-revival of sorts a few years ago thanks to the use of I Can't Give You Anything in a series of Gatsby commercials.
But Sing Baby Sing remains my favorite Stylistics song.
What's your favourite Stylistics song?
Or have you even heard of the Stylistics?
Go ahead, betray your age.
Tags: music
Are mioTV, Felicia Chin and Diablo III national issues?
Wednesday was Nomination Day for the upcoming Hougang by-election.
So it's Workers' Party candidate Png Eng Huat (huat ah!) against People's Action Party candidate Desmond Choo (ah choo!). Bless you.
It has been debated whether this by-election is a national or "local" issue, which I believe is a usage of the word "local" that Singaporeans aren't familiar with.
More often, "local" is used to describe things that most Singaporeans don't care much about or even have disdain for, as in "local artistes", "local music", "local TV shows" and "local sports".
In this case, it means: If you don't live in Hougang, should you care about the by-election?
Even though I'm not a Houganger (or is it Hougangite? Hougangian? Hougangsta?), I still care about the by-election because it will determine whether the Opposition keeps or loses a seat in Parliament.
Also, it's just fun to see who the loser will be.
I usually root for the underdog to win, but in this case, I'm not sure who the underdog is. The guy who already lost once before or the guy from the same party as the guy who was kicked out of the party, which led to all this kerfuffle.
Anyway, this whole "national or local issue" issue got me wondering whether other recent issues are national issues or not.
For instance, the SingTel mioTV disruptions during the live telecast of the deciding match of the English Premier League (EPL) season.
SingTel blamed viewers for switching channels at the same time between the Manchester City-Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland-Manchester United matches.
I didn't know there were so many QPR and Sunderland fans in Singapore.
My own conspiracy theory is that since SingTel has the same corporate colour as the Red Devils, who failed to win the league title this year, the telco simply had to ruin it for everyone else.
Or maybe it's the universe's way of punishing football fans in Singapore for not caring enough about "local" football.
But is this a national issue?
Or does it only concern mioTV subscribers - albeit rather vocal mioTV subscribers?
The Media Development Authority pretty much made it a national issue by saying it is investigating the disruptions. Will there be a another long tedious inquiry like for the MRT train disruptions?
I remember how unhappy EPL fans were in 2009 when SingTel won the exclusive EPL broadcasting rights from StarHub. Now they finally have a good reason to be.
Back then, having to get another set-top box was such a major issue that it was actually addressed in Parliament. Hey, as long as we got our priorities right.
I'm beginning to understand why "local" actress Felicia Chin doesn't think much of "local" men.
I may be generalising here (like Chin), but I believe the majority of EPL fans are men, even though I'm not one myself. (An EPL fan, I mean)
Chin, who is single, reportedly complained that Singapore men "lack quality", are "lacking in substance" and not "mature" like her father.
Is this a national issue?
Yes, it is. We have lost enough of our hot actresses to foreign men - Joanne Peh, Jamie Yeo, Sharon Au ...okay, maybe Au is not so hot, but you get my point.
And judging by her comments, I think Chin is headed that way too.
Man up, Singapore men! It's a matter of national pride.
Which brings me to my third thing - people queuing for hours for a new computer game, Diablo III.
You bet, because how are you geeks going to impress a babe like Felicia Chin if you spend hours queuing for a computer game, then more hours struggling to log on to the Diablo servers and even more hours, days and weeks playing it?
It's like gift-wrapping our hot actresses for all the Bobby Tonellis of the world. They are the real Diablos.
And now billionaire Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has given up his US citizenship and is reportedly living the high life in Singapore (not in China).
Yes, more competition for Singapore men.
I mean, this is the guy in the movie The Social Network who was played by the guy who's the new Spider-Man. What chance do we have against Spidey?
If only we could have an election to vote for who Felicia Chin should date.
I understand Glenn Ong may be available again. Dr Poh Lee Guan could be the backup candidate.
Hey Smong,
Let's get to the f-ing point and get the head honcho of Singtel to say a few words abt d disruptions.
Softer ALL, he had a LOT to say n brag about wen he snagged this from Star Hub. Let's hear Wat the F he has to brag abt his wonderful product that he had brought to the screens.
Now on d subject of soccer, euros is being brought to US by StarHub that other gem of a Provider!!!
Last world Cup, They bragged about bringing it all to u on 3 or more platforms. Tv, Hp n Internet.
Alas only one of d three passed the test. No guess for getting whh one survived the grueling test.
Whenever I tried to log-on to IP or Hp protocol - it Failed n failed miserably.
StarHub reason- too many pple trying to access this service. The cheek of it all. Doesn't it sound familiar!!
After all Singtel/ StarHub. Is d right pocket/left pocket of our great govt money making machinery.
To fuck with the people who pay thru their noses for wanting to get decent coverage at decent rates.
Never mind that. After charging us the sun n moon to watch these games. They then tell us it's our fault that things went wrong.
What the Fuck. Only can happen in spore. Pay and pay so much and still e d up gettin FUCKed good and proper.
And all pple in d press, u included can do, is make a JOKE out of it.
Hey wake up man. And wrote a piece condeming this type of treatment they dish out to d good pple of spore.
Write something in defense of the common man n d masses.
Or else like That Neil HUMP-Frees guy says: Eat my balls.
And while we are on the subject of Dear Felicia, if she thinks that all spore men are Shit n wants some one like her Father..... Simple.... Tell her to go ....
Errrr... Better not. ..... That wld b
incestuous!!!!
But tell it to her, next time should you BUMP into her.
Michael Lim (Sent from iPhone)
Tags: elections, geek, The New Paper
Avengers (and Homer) assembled!
I don't remember how many KFC Double Down Zinger meals I ate to collect the Avengers toys before I realised you can get the toy with any KFC meal (plus $3.80 of course), not just the Double Down.
I could've gotten the Bandito meal instead!
Even though I liked the Double Down Zinger, it was perhaps a little too much of a good (or bad) thing.
I'm keeping all my Avengers mint in box. If you want to buy the whole set from me, make me an offer. I'll even throw in Homer Simpson.
Tags: food, movies
Cleopatra? No, it's the Avengers' next villain!
And here we go again.
Last August, after Singapore's second election in four months, I wrote in this column:
"Are we done? This is it, right? No more elections for at least the next four years, right?
"And don't let me catch anyone sneaking in any by-elections. I'm all election-ed out."
As usual, the universe hates me.
Nine months ago, if you had predicted that one of the precious few opposition Members of Parliament we have in Singapore would be kicked out of his own party after some salacious allegations, resulting in a by-election on May 26, people would've thought you were sillier than Loki standing up to the Hulk.
No, wait, that analogy doesn't work because The Avengers movie wasn't released nine months ago.
The big movie then was Cowboys & Aliens. So the correct analogy should be "crazier than aliens who thought they had a chance against James Bond and Indiana Jones".
Aiyah, it wasn't a very good movie anyway.
Has it really been nine months already?
It seemed like only yesterday when four men with the same surname wanted to be the President of Singapore, but there can only be one.
And we debated what powers the President actually has. (Was he a super-MP? If we had that debate now, would we be discussing whether an MP with super powers can join the Avengers?)
And eventually, the candidate endorsed by self-described "former TV actress-host" Sharon Au won.
Oh, how I rejoiced when the Presidential Election ended. No more Nomination Day. No more rallies. No more Cooling Off Day.
No more following #sgelection on Twitter for the latest poll results deep into the night.
No more recount. No more Mr Yam Ah Mee.
Oh, how wrong I was. Now it looks we'll be doing it all over again - for the third time in 14 months.
One "watershed" General Election last year wasn't enough. So we had the sequel, the Presidential Election.
Then newly-elected Hougang MP Yaw Shin Leong had to get himself expelled from Workers' Party in February – bada bing bada boom, the by-election date is set and it's going to be a trilogy.
That means I have to wait for the boxed set before getting the Blu-Ray. I'm a completist. I hope there'll be screen-specific audio commentaries by the director and cast (including Mr Yam).
The buzz around the upcoming by-election is even threatening to overshadow the other show in town starring a controversial woman with weird-coloured hair – and I'm not talking about Lady Gaga.
I'm talking about the MRT inquiry where ex-SMRT chief executive Saw Phaik Hwa took the stand on Thursday. Her hair was described in The New Paper as "tufts of fuchsia and metallic green on her fringe".
I'm not even sure what colour fuchsia is or how to pronounce it. Was she auditioning to be the next Avengers villain?
But even Ms Saw can't top her costume in the famous "Cleopatra" company dinner picture – which turned out not to be of her being Cleopatra after all. The costume was actually inspired by the Maori tradition of haka from New Zealand.
How do I know this? Because I read it in her blog she started in March called "isaw-isphy", which I can't pronounce too.
She wrote: "I was told I must agree to be carried in a chair (I guess as a tribal leader). We were all dressed in costumes. At the ballroom entrance, my sedan bearers, to my amazement, took off their shirts."
She also wrote: "I would do it again, as after all, it was for the staff. The little we could do to make it fun for the staff and for them to see management as one of them, rather than people on high horses, was why we did the events that way."
So that was why instead of a high horse, she rode in on a high sedan carried by shirtless men. Way to get your staff to see you as one of them.
Ms Saw hasn't updated her blog for more than a month now. Her fifth and last post, dated April 11, has only six comments, down from 87 for her first post.
Don't tell me she has quit her blog like she quit SMRT.
(UPDATE: She has abandoned her blog)
But no one asked about her blog or the "Cleopatra" photos at the inquiry.
How long is this inquiry supposed to last anyway?
Train delays are happening even as the inquiry on train delays is going on.
The elections may be a trilogy, but the train delays are becoming a long-running series.
Not even the Avengers can help us.
But - to paraphrase Tony Stark aka Iron Man - they can damn well sure avenge us.
(I'm not sure what that means.)
Tags: elections, geek, movies, Saw Phaik Hwa, The New Paper, transport
The Avengers movie not as good as...
I ate the KFC burger, so of course I must see the movie.
Marvel's The Avengers just had the biggest box-office weekend in the US ever, a week after it already opened in Singapore.
Most of the reviews have been positive, so maybe my expectations were set too high - but I was a bit disappointed by the movie.
My biggest problem with it was that for much of the running time, the characters are literally standing (or sitting) around in the helicarrier playing Basil Exposition.
For a superhero action movie, it's surprisingly talkie and static.
Yet, despite all the exposition, parts of the plot still raise questions because scenes were probably cut.
Like how can a presumably super-sophisticated military vessel like the helicarrier be so easily attacked?
And exactly how much control does Bruce Banner have over the Hulk?
Loki often comes across as a weak villain. For a supposed god, he seems over-reliant on mechanical transportation and human resource.
But I guess a few great moments among the cast make up for the flaws.
I also saw Wrath Of The Titans and Battleship recently.
Wrath Of The Titans is the worst of the lot. It's the sequel to the remake of Clash Of The Titans, which also kinda sucked, but still more fun (the Kraken was released!) despite the atrocious CGI work on Medusa.
The problem with the sequel is the lack of an arc for the protagonist.
In Clash, Perseus went from outcast to hero.
In Wrath, he's already a hero. He's just trying to save his father and protect his son, which is not as compelling.
Neither is the villain - another god, Ares.
Battleship is also a bit of a wreck, but far more enjoyable. This may be sacrilegious to say, but I like it better than The Avengers.
Both movies are similar in that they involve an alien invasion and often don't make sense.
But Battleship is less mannered and outright goofier, which I found more entertaining.
Being an ex-navy guy, I was also amused by the cross-promo the Republic of Singapore Navy did with the Battleship movie.
The RSN recruitment ad before the movie brought a tear to my eye.
Too bad Subway isn't selling a Battleship sub in Singapore.
UPDATE: Okay, I saw The Avengers again. This time in Imax 3D with my kids and I enjoyed it more.
Maybe because now my expectations were lower. Also, the 3D helped tremendously.
I understand Loki's behaviour better the second time around, but some parts that didn't make sense before still don't make sense.
But the worst thing is that I made my kids sit through the end credits for the shawarma scene that I've read about and thought I missed the first time I saw the movie - but there wasn't one.
My kids weren't happy that I forced them to endure the long credit roll for nothing.
I just wanted to get my money's worth. Imax 3D tickets aren't cheap, you know?
So where was the post-credits shawarma scene?!
Tags: movies
A week ago, The Straits Times reported that middle-aged men are getting testosterone injections to boost their sex drive.
This confused me because weren't some middle-aged men recently charged with having paid sex with a minor?
So shouldn't they be trying to reduce their sex drive instead? By, say, going to a Lady Gaga concert?
The first two nights are sold out, but tickets may still be available for the third show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Maybe those middle-aged men getting the hormone jabs were merely trying to keep up with their teenage counterparts.
Last week, The New Paper reported that more than one teenager gets a sexually transmitted infection every day.
Talk about a bad romance. These teens should go see Lady Gaga to turn them off sex as well.
But let me get this straight (since I'm heterosexual and prefer getting it no other way):
So the problem is that teenagers are too horny while some middle-aged men are not horny enough, except for those charged with having sex with a prostitute who turned out to be an underage teenager who may or may not have a sexually transmitted infection.
See this look on my face? I'm not acting blur. This is actual blurness.
All I know is we middle-aged men shouldn't let ourselves be out-sexed by the kids. But injections are painful and underage prostitutes are illegal.
That's why I'm grateful to those Channel 8 actresses for doing their part to give our sex drives a boost by flashing plenty of skin at the Star Awards.
So I am puzzled by this report in The New Paper about the great outfit that Constance Song wore:
"Defending her pick, Song told The New Paper: 'My dress had a mesh that revealed skin all the way to my belly button. I was also wearing nipple tape.'"
I don't understand the "defending her pick" part. What's there to defend? (By the way, she said "nipple". Heh heh.)
If anything, it's the other actresses whose clothes weren't revealing enough who should defend their choice of outfit.
Don't they know there are middle-aged men out there resorting to needles and vice?
Would it have killed Fann Wong to show a little more cleavage this year? (The operative word being "little".)
Because as much as I appreciate Song's plunging mesh-covered neckline, as an infrequent Channel 8 viewer, I have to ask: Who the hell is Constance Song?
She's one of those MediaCorp actresses whose names are familiar, but I wouldn't recognise them even if they rubbed their bosoms in my face. (Not that I'd mind.)
Beyond the Zoe Tays and Fann Wongs, these women all start to look alike to me.
At least I can now identify Song as the one with the plunging mesh-covered neckline.
At least I had heard of Constance Song before. On the other hand, I had never heard of Kate Pang.
Pang is now famous for kissing Vivian Lai on the mouth at the Star Awards and it appears that's the only thing she's famous for.
Some people are upset by the kiss for the same reason I stopped holding my son's hand when crossing the road with him after he grew taller than me – it seemed kind of gay.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Unless, of course, you're one of those people who were upset by the same-sex smooch on prime-time TV because children were watching.
But the question is: Was the kiss good for a middle-aged man's sex drive?
Let's just say it didn't hurt – like an injection would.
I have my poker face on. There are no bosoms in it.
I'm waiiitinnng...
- Published in The New Paper, 6 May 2012
Tags: kinky, The New Paper, TV
Why Emma Yong was never a TV star
Actress Emma Yong has died of stomach cancer at the young age of 37.
I've auditioned her for a TV show a few years ago at MediaCorp. I don't remember what the show was.
I had expected her to be lively like her Dim Sum Dollies character, but she was surprisingly quiet and shy when I met her.
Although Emma had guest roles on TV, I don't think she was ever a regular on any Channel 5 series.
Fellow Dolly Selena Tan was a regular in Under One Roof and Daddy's Girls (for which she won two Asian TV Awards) while the third Dolly, Pam Oei, was in Ah Girl and Tiramisu (with Sharon Au).
I had suggested casting Emma as a regular for a show because everyone knew she was a capable actress.
But after the screen test, the consensus was - even though she could look pretty good in photos - on TV, her face looked... well... she just wasn't very telegenic.
But who needs TV, right?
Her passing is a major loss for Singapore theatre. And MRT videos.
Tags: death, TV
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File #: RLH RR 21-10 Version: 1 2 3 4
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Status: Passed
Title: Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 521 YORK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 10, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to 180 days)
Sponsors: Amy Brendmoen
Ward: Substantial Abatement Orders, Ward - 5
Attachments: 1. 521 York Ave.OTA 12-3-20, 2. 521 York Ave.PH 1-8-21, 3. 521 York Ave.SHPO 11-25-20, 4. 521 York Ave.Photos 8-1-19, 5. 521 York Ave.Photos 11-18-20, 6. 521 York L S w STAMP Notes ao 2-8-21.pdf, 7. 521 York Ave.L S 1-12-21.pdf, 8. 521 York Ave.Griffin R-R Ltr.2-10-21, 9. 521 York Ave.Griffin Revised R-R Ltr.2-12-21, 10. 521 York Ave.Code Compliance Report 2-18-21.pdf, 11. 521 York Avenue.Griffin R-R Ltr.3-12-21, 12. 521 York Ave.final docs.4-13-21, 13. 521 York Avenue.Griffin R-R Ltr.4-16-.21, 14. 521 York Ave.Updated Workplan & Evidence of Financing.4-21-21, 15. 521 York Avenue.Griffin R-R Ltr.4-29-21, 16. 521 York Avenue.Griffin Revised R-R Ltr.5-17-21, 17. 521 York.Griffin returned mail
Related files: CO 20-84, RLH RR 21-43, RLH RR 22-35
4/30/2021 4 Mayor's Office Signed Action details Meeting details Not available
4/28/2021 4 City Council Not available Meeting details Not available
3/10/2021 2 City Council Referred Pass Action details Meeting details Video
3/9/2021 2 Legislative Hearings Referred Action details Meeting details Not available
Ordering the rehabilitation or razing and removal of the structures at 521 YORK AVENUE within fifteen (15) days after the March 10, 2021, City Council Public Hearing. (Amend to 180 days)
AMENDED 4/28/21
WHEREAS, the Department of Safety and Inspections has determined that 521 YORK AVENUE is a nuisance building pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §45.02 as 1) it is a vacant building as defined in §43.02; and 2) it has multiple housing code or building code violations or it has conditions constituting material endangerment as defined in §34.23, or it has a documented and confirmed history as a blighting influence in the community; and
WHEREAS, this property is legally described as follows, to wit: EDMUND RICE'S FIRST ADDITION W 1/3 OF LOTS 23 AND LOT 24 BLK 13; and
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information on file or obtained by the Department of Safety and Inspections, the following are the owners, interested or responsible parties for the subject property as of December 30, 2020: Maurice L Griffin, PO Box 803, Willernie, MN 55090; and Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council; and
WHEREAS, each of these parties was served a written order dated December 3, 2020 advising them of the basis for the determination that the subject property was a nuisance, and that the nuisance building was to be repaired or razed and removed by January 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or raze and remove the structures(s) located on the Subject Property by January 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a placard indicating the City's order that this nuisance building be abated was posted on the building on December 4, 2020 in accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code §45.11(2)c; and
WHEREAS, the nuisance condition was not corrected by January 2, 2021, and therefore an abatement hearing was scheduled before the City Council on March 10, 2021 and the owner or his duly authorized representative and any interested parties or their duly authorized representatives were properly notified of the time, date and place of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer provided the owner and other interested parties an opportunity to discuss the matter at legislative hearings on February 9 and March 9, 2021 & April 13, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a public hearings were was held on March 10, 2021 & April 28, 2021, and the City Council reviewed the record, which included the exhibits from the Department of Safety and Inspections, the minutes and recommendation of the Legislative Hearing Officer and any testimony at the hearing. Now, Therefore Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby finds:
1. That the structure(s) at 521 YORK AVENUE is a nuisance building pursuant to Saint Paul Legislative Code §45.02, as 1) it is a vacant building as defined in §43.02; and 2) it has multiple housing code or building code violations or it has conditions constituting material endangerment as defined in §34.23, or it has a documented and confirmed history as a blighting influence in the community; and 3) these nuisance conditions have not been corrected after notice of the same to the owner.
2. That the Department of Safety and Inspections has complied with all of the procedural requirements of the Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 45.
3. That the owners, interested parties or responsible parties have not presented a plan acceptable to the Legislative Hearing Officer and Department of Safety and Inspections staff to repair the structure(s) and correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance report and to make the structure(s) safe and code compliant within 15 days. And, Be It Further
RESOLVED, that the City Council orders that the owners, interested parties or responsible parties shall repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance report and to make the structure(s) safe and code compliant, or shall raze and remove the structure(s) within 15 180 days after the City Council Public Hearing; And, Be it Further
RESOLVED, that at the conclusion of the 180-day grant of time, the Council will receive a report from the Legislative Hearing Officer with findings on the status of the nuisance abatement; And Be It Further
RESOLVED, that a Legislative Hearing is scheduled for October 26, 2021 at which owners, interested parties and Department of Safety and Inspection staff will present information on the current building conditions and progress toward abatement of the dangerous/nuisance conditions and the resulting findings will be presented to the City Council at a public hearing on November 17, 2021 for its consideration; And, Be It Further
RESOLVED, that if the necessary corrective action has not been taken within the time allotted, the Department of Safety and Inspections is may be authorized to take those steps necessary to raze and remove this structure and to charge the costs incurred in accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code §45.12(4). Any personal property or fixtures of any kind shall be removed by the owners, interested parties or responsible parties prior to the resolution compliance date or it will be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as it deems appropriate; And, Be It
FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be served on any of the parties required to be notified in Saint Paul Legislative Code §45.12(4).

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import os
from reader.bigbed import bigbed_reader

def test_bigbed():
    """
    Testing the bigbed reader
    """

    cnf_loc = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)) + '/mongodb.cnf'

    filename = os.path.join(
        os.path.dirname(__file__),
        "../tests/data/sample.bb"
    )

    chromosome = 19
    start = 3000000
    end = 3001000
    bbr = bigbed_reader('test', filename, cnf_loc)

    bed_str = bbr.get_range(chromosome, start, end, 'bed')
    assert isinstance(bed_str, str)
    assert len(bed_str) > 0

    bed_obj = bbr.get_range(chromosome, start, end, 'json')
    assert isinstance(bed_obj, list)
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import { mergeMap, map } from 'rxjs/operators';
import { Observable } from 'rxjs';
import { TasksService } from '../../tasks.service';
import { TaskDefinition } from '../../model/task-definition';
import { TaskSchedule } from '../../model/task-schedule';

/**
 * Component that shows the summary details of a Task Schedule
 *
 * @author Damien Vitrac
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@Component({
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  templateUrl: 'task-schedule-summary.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['../styles.scss'],
})
export class TaskScheduleSummaryComponent implements OnInit {

  /**
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  /**
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              private router: Router,
              private tasksService: TasksService) {
  }

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      ))
      .pipe(mergeMap(
        (schedule: TaskSchedule) => this.tasksService.getDefinition(schedule.taskName)
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              task: task
            };
          })),
      ));
  }

  /**
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Director: Lars Edman & William Johansson Kalén
Sweden/Chile/Belgium/Norway/UK, 2020
Toxic Colonialism – the export of waste material from rich to poor countries – is on trial. A Swedish mining company exports 20,000 tonnes of toxic waste to the Chilean desert town of Arica. Thousands of people become sick, many die from cancer. "Arica" plunges us into the groundbreaking corporate accountability trial which begins after Lars Edman – born in Chile and raised in Boliden – exposes the scandal. Alongside his co-director William Johansson, Lars follows the story for 15 years, exposing how decisions made decades ago in Europe continue to affect people in South America. Part personal journey, part courtroom drama, "Arica" is the story of an afflicted community fighting for justice against a multinational company desperate to clear their name.
Lars and William worked together on the first documentary about Arica, Toxic Playground, which went on to win 6 international awards, screened all over the world and prompted a lawsuit against Boliden. The filmmakers stayed in touch with the community over the course of 15 years, working on this story. Lars Edman was born in Chile and grew up in the Swedish village of Boliden, where the mining company had originally been established. Lars now lives in the north of Norway, working as a speech and language therapist.William has worked as a director, producer, DoP and editor since 2006. He is a producer and shareholder of Laika Film.
Producer: Andreas Rocksén and William Johansson Kalén(Laika Film)
Co-Producer: Hanne Phlypo (Clin d'Oeil films)José Miguel Garrido Valdéz (Aricadoc)Andy Jones, Ellie Smith (Radio Film)Karl Emil Rikardsen, Knut Skoglund (Relation04 Media)Anna Svensson, Matti Kentrschynskyj (SVT)Katja Härkönen (Filmpool Nord)Isabelle Christiaens (RTBF)


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PBAC Approves XIFAXAN(R) (Rifaxamin a) 550 mg Cost Effectiveness in Australia
LONDON, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —
Norgine today announced that the Australian assessment body the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended the use of XIFAXAN 550 mg in the prevention of the recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) where other treatments have failed or are contraindicated; a potentially life-threatening neuropsychiatric condition associated with liver disease.
XIFAXAN 550 mg is the only treatment that has demonstrated a reduction in the recurrence of episodes of overt HE and hospitalisation due to HE compared with placebo in a 6-month randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled study(i) in which ~91% patients were taking concomitant lactulose in both arms, in patients who were in remission from HE, resulting from chronic liver disease.
The PBAC announced its final decision as follows:
The PBAC recommended listing of rifaximin on the basis of high clinical need, improved clinical benefit over the existing treatments and acceptable cost effectiveness.
On the basis of the information available to it at the April 2013 meeting, the PBAC considered that there was no longer a requirement for a managed entry scheme approach.
This outcome represents the first acceptance for use made by a health technology assessment (HTA) process for XIFAXAN 550 mg in their healthcare system based on cost effectiveness review. Norgine and Alfa Wassermann are working closely with other HTA bodies across Europe including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) to ensure patients have appropriate access to this important medicine. The review processes are currently underway and Norgine expects these bodies to make their decision in the second half of 2013.
"It's critical that we deliver medicines that treat serious conditions and improve quality-of-life as well as alleviate the cost burden on healthcare systems caused by hospital admissions," said Peter Martin, Norgine Chief Operating Officer.
"XIFAXAN 550 mg provides healthcare professionals with a world-leading treatment option for patients with hepatic encephalopathy, which is a recognised growing problem that may lead to premature death," added Peter Martin.
Norgine currently holds marketing rights for XIFAXAN 550* in: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden and the UK.
In Europe, XIFAXAN® 550 mg /TARGAXAN® 550 mg is already available in Denmark, Germany and in the UK for healthcare professionals to prescribe in accordance with local guidance.
* Product under licence from Alfa Wassermann S.p.A. XIFAXAN® and TARGAXAN® are registered trademarks of the Alfa Wassermann group of companies, licensed to the Norgine group of companies.
About the PBAC
The PBAC is the independent, expert advisory body comprising doctors, other health professionals and a consumer representative, which makes recommendations to the Australian Government about Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings. The Government cannot list a medicine on the PBS unless the PBAC makes a recommendation in favour of its listing.
About Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy is the term used to describe a complex and variable neuropsychiatric condition of patients with acute or chronic liver disease, more commonly associated with cirrhosis. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy may experience symptoms ranging from subtle, clinically indiscernible neurological abnormalities, to severe neurological impairment.
XIFAXAN 550 mg Pivotal Clinical Trial
The pivotal clinical trial by Bass et al (2010) , in which patients in remission from recurrent episodes of hepatic encephalopathy due to cirrhosis who were treated with XIFAXAN 550mg twice-daily (bd) with or without lactulose*, were compared with patients given placebo (bd) with or without lactulose* over 6 months, demonstrated:
A 58% relative reduction in the risk of breakthrough episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy over 6 months (Hazard ratio 0.42; p<0.001). Thus the numbers needed to treat (NNT) = 4
A 50% relative reduction in the risk of hospitalisations caused by HE over 6 months (Hazard ratio 0.50; p=0.01). Thus the numbers needed to treat (NNT) = 9
*91% of patients in both groups were taking lactulose.
About Norgine
Norgine is a successful, independent European specialty pharmaceutical company that has been established for over 100 years and has a presence in all major European markets. In 2012, Norgine's net product sales were cEUR250 million and the company employs over a 1,000 people.
Norgine's focus is the development and marketing of pharmaceutical products that address significant unmet clinical needs in therapeutic areas such as gastroenterology, hepatology, critical and supportive care.
Norgine manufactures most of its own products in Hengoed, UK and Dreux, France. For more information: http://www.norgine.com.
Product under licence from Alfa Wassermann S.p.A. XIFAXAN and TARGAXAN are registered trademarks of the Alfa Wassermann group of companies, licensed to the Norgine group of companies.
About Alfa Wassermann
Alfa Wassermann is a private pharmaceutical group with Head Quarters in Bologna, Italy with its own Research, Development and Manufacturing facilities. In 2012, Alfa Wassermann net sales were above EUR360million and the company employs over 1300 people. It has a growing number of affiliate companies in both Europe as well as in emerging markets such as Russia, China and Mexico. Its main product Rifaximin-alpha is a gut-selective antibiotic which has been prescribed for 24 years, under the Trade Names of NORMIX®, XIFAXAN® and others, in 33 countries, including the USA where Salix Pharmaceuticals is the exclusive licensee. Alfa Wassermann has also developed other important products: Sulodexide (VESSEL®), a heparinoid for thromboembolic diseases, and Parnaparin (FLUXUM®), a low molecular weight heparin for the treatment and prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis. For more information, please visit ALFA WASSERMANN's web site at http://www.alfawassermann.it
ALFA WASSERMANN®, the ALFA WASSERMANN logo, NORMIX® and XIFAXAN® VESSEL FLUXUM are registered trademarks of Alfa Wassermann group of companies.
i. Bass, N.M. et al. N Engl J Med, 2010: 362(12): 1071-81)
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Supermicro(R) Announces the Highest Density Server Solutions with Coming Intel(R) Haswell Processors
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, today announced new compact high-density server solutions that will support Intel's highly anticipated future Xeon® Processor E3-1200 V3 product family. Supermicro uni-processor (UP) server solutions will bring to market higher performance with increased energy efficiency through improved system, cooling and power architectures and integration of Intel's latest processor microarchitecture based on 22nm 3-D Tri-Gate technology. MicroCloud, one of Supermicro's most innovative, high-density UP server solutions will feature support for the future Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 V3 family in 12 node (SYS-5038ML-H12TRF) and 8 node (SYS-5038ML-H8TRF) configurations at launch with a 24 node solution around the corner.
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"Supermicro focuses on offering the greatest selection of computing, storage and networking solutions with maximum performance per watt, per dollar," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "With the coming launch of Intel's new processors, Supermicro brings to market new server solutions such as our 3U 8, 12 and coming 24 node MicroCloud providing customers flexibility to deploy exactly the most optimized compute and storage solutions for any given application. With our new, higher density Haswell based products, customers can maximize space and power utilization for greater operational savings."
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3U MicroCloud in 12 node (SYS-5038ML-H12TRF) and 8 node (SYS-5038ML-H8TRF) configurations feature independent hot-swappable nodes, each supporting future Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 V3 series processor, 32GB memory, 2x 3.5″ or optional 4x 2.5″ HDDs and MicroLP expansion
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Insider Trading for Active Stocks: Facebook, Cirrus Logic, NetApp, Hewlett-Packard, Citigroup, and Cliffs Natural Resources
HONG KONG, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Insiderslab.com has released insider trading report for shareholders who invest in stocks of US: Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS), NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Citigroup (NYSE:C), and Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF).
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Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB): By the end of last trading session, the shares of Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) dropped US$0.10 (or 0.39%) to US$25.06 with 37.68 million shares exchanged hands, compared to daily average volume of 35.55 million. Insiderslab.com found company Chief Financial Officer, David Ebersman, sold his shares at a price of US$24.77 on May 23, which was part of his US$3.72 million selling in the last three months. The company COO, Sheryl Sandberg, sold her shares at a price of US$25.44 for about US$4.50 million on May 22. Do you want to know other C-Level officers selling their shares? Investors may want to find out how Facebook insiders like CEOs, CFOs and Directors are thinking about the future of the company. Check this insider trade report for FB here.
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/FB/Facebook.pdf
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRUS): By the end of last trading session, Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ:CRUS) shares plunged US$4.31 (or 19.53%) to US$17.76 with about 24.84 million shares exchanged hands for the session, compared to its average volume of 3.61 million shares. In a conference of Barclays tech, the company CEO, Jason Rhode, gave a warning of margin pressures due to the pricing pressures in smartphone market. Insiderslab.com found company VP & GM Energy Exploration, Thomas Stein, sold his shares at a price of US$21.00 on May 6, prior to the slump with heavy volume. Investors may want to find out how Cirrus Logic insiders like CEOs, CFOs and Directors are thinking about the future of the company.
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/CRUS/CirrusLogic.pdf
NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP): By the end of last trading session, NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) lost US$0.39 (or 1.05%) to US$36.89 with about 11.28 million shares exchanged hands for the session, compared to its average volume of 10.95 million shares. Insiderslab.com found company Executive Chairman, Daniel J. Warmenhoven, sold his shares for about US$18.71 million on May 1, which was part of about US$25.29 million selling within the last three months. Insiderslab.com believes that it is a clever way to check if insiders like CEOs, CFOs, and Directors in NetApp are starting to buy more company shares. See insider trade report for NTAP here.
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/NTAP/NetApp.pdf
Today Insiderslab.com also observed abnormal trade volume for the following companies; insiders may involve trading in these companies. It will take some time for insiders to report their trades. Read these reports and add these companies into your Insider Trade Radar.
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ):
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/HPQ/Hewlett-Packard.pdf
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C):
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/C/Citigroup.pdf
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (NYSE:CLF):
Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR3/052413A/CLF/CliffsNaturalResources.pdf
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Vivid Sydney Transforms the Harbour City with Light, Music and Ideas
SYDNEY, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The 5th annual Vivid Sydney (24 May – 10 June) was officially opened tonight with Sydney's iconic Opera House illuminated in a stunning 3D-mapped visual feast of colour, movement, and world-class lighting artistry by Australian creative innovators The Spinifex Group.
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The largest light, music and ideas festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Vivid Sydney features lighting installations around the harbour foreshore, live music performances at Sydney Opera House, and over 120 creative industry events.
Developed by Destination NSW as part of the NSW Government's new tourism and events agenda, Vivid Sydney is expected to attract over 550,000 people in 2013.
This year, Vivid Light has tripled the harbour foreshore area devoted to lighting installations, with one-third from international artists including from the USA, Germany, Italy, Greece, Malaysia, Korea, Poland, Brazil and New Zealand.
As a world first, Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge will come alive with an interactive programmable lighting installation on the bridge's western face, controlled by the public from an interactive touch screen, through a collaboration with Intel and with Sydney's 32 Hundred Lighting.
In another world first, Vivid Sydney also now extends to the popular Darling Harbour, with spectacular water fountains, water screen projection performances and dazzling light and water shows, by France's legendary Aquatique Show International.
Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, part of Vivid Sydney's music program, opened with performances by r'n'b soul legend Bobby Womack, as well as electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, who opened the first of a four-night presentation of their acclaimed retrospective series that also sold out at MoMA in New York and TATE Modern in London.
Vivid Ideas, recognised as one of the world's top ten ideas festivals in the world by the UK's Guardian newspaper, brings leading international creatives and thought leaders to Sydney in over 120 creative industry business events.
Highlights include Australian-exclusive talks and events featuring visual artist and cult icon David Shrigley (UK), streetwear entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes (USA), digital artist and storyteller Jonathan Harris (USA), IDEO's Chief Creative Officer Paul Bennett (USA)and revolutionary product designer Jane Chen (USA/India).
Stills, video and time-lapse are available and will be regularly updated at: http://www.vividsydney.com/media-centre/
The Vivid Sydney program is available at http://vividsydney.com/
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Facts Behind Insider Trading for salesforce.com, MEMC Electronic Materials, MannKind, Dean Foods, Pandora Media, and Target
HONG KONG, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Pennystocksinsiders.com (PSI) released insider trading reports for the following hot stocks: salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM), MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD), Dean Foods (NYSE:DF), Pandora Media (NYSE:P), and Target (NYSE:TGT).
salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE:CRM): By the end of last trading session, the shares of salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) dropped 0.20% (or US$0.09) to US$45.69 with 12.22 million shares exchanged hands, compared to its average daily volume 4.89 million shares. The company announced its first quarter lost as US$67.7 million or US$0.12 per share, which sent shares lower during last trading session. Pennystocksinsiders.com found company Co-Founder, Parker Harris, sold his shares at a price of US$46.36 on May 21. Pennystocksinsiders.com thinks that it is a clever way to check if insiders like CEOs, CFOs, and Directors in salesforce are starting to buy or sell more company shares. Check this insider trade report for CRM here.
Read Full Report: http://www.Pennystocksinsiders.com/PR/052413A/CRM/salesforce.pdf
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE:WFR): By the end of last trading session, MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR) shares soared 10.75% (or US$0.70) to US$7.21 with about 17.81 million shares exchanged hands for the session, compared to its average volume of 7.53 million shares. Pennystocksinsiders.com found company CEO, Ahmad R. Chatila, purchased his shares at a price of US$5.98 on May 14, who had about 20% gain by the end of last trading session. Pennystocksinsiders.com thinks that it is a clever way to check if insiders like CEOs, CFOs, and Directors in MEMC Electronic Materials are starting to buy or sell more company shares. See insider trade report for WFR here.
Read Full Report: http://www.Pennystocksinsiders.com/PR/052413A/WFR/MEMCElectronicMaterials.pdf
MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD): By the end of last trading, MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD) shares surged US$0.62 (or 9.95%) to US$6.85 with about 20.00 million shares exchanged hands for the session, compared to its average volume of 6.10 million shares. Through the last trading session, the share reached a new 52-week high of US$6.99. Pennystocksinsiders.com found company Vice President, Human Resource, Diane M. Palumbo, sold 26,829 shares on May 16. Want to know when company insiders will buy their shares? Want to monitor this company on an on-going basis?
Read Full Report: http://www.Pennystocksinsiders.com/PR/052413A/MNKD/MannKind.pdf
Today Pennystocksinsiders.com also observed abnormal trade volume for the following companies; insiders may involve trading in these companies. It will take some time for insiders to report their trades. Read these reports and add these companies into your Insider Trade Radar.
Dean Foods Co (NYSE:DF):
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Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P):
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Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT):
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Multiple Benefits to Underpin Appeal of Flux Cored Wires, Says Frost & Sullivan
– Ability to support higher productivity and enhanced versatility boost uptake levels
LONDON, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Numerous benefits are set to drive the uptake of flux cored wires across a range of end-user sectors. Adoption levels are projected to be particularly strong in sectors such as energy and construction.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.industrialautomation.frost.com), Global Flux Cored Wires Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $1,811.2 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach $2,560.7 million in 2017.
"The ability to support higher productivity, enhanced versatility and properties such as corrosion resistance are spurring demand for flux cored wires," noted Frost & Sullivan Industrial Automation & Process Control Program Manager Archana Chauhan. "An increase in investments is expected in the next two years, positively impacting on market prospects."
Improved efficiency is the lynchpin in sustainable production strategies that end users are planning to implement over the next 3-4 years. Flux cored wires are expected to play an important role in helping them achieve this goal.
"Market expansion will be largely driven by infrastructure developments in emerging economies such as India and China and the growth of end-user sectors such as energy and construction," remarked Chauhan. "Renewable energy sectors in EMEA and North America are also central to the long-term growth strategies of flux cored wire manufacturers."
To leverage these opportunities, market participants need to design flux cored wires with higher deposition rates. Increased productivity as well as improved safety and control capabilities are equally important factors in supporting and sustaining growth.
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IGXE Successfully Launches Shopping Mall Mode: A New Era Is Coming
WILMINGTON, Del., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — On May 23rd, IGXE (www.igxe.com), one of the top in-game branding service websites specializing in MMORPG currencies, items, power leveling, and CD-keys, unveiled their new look shopping mall mode. IGXE, which is owned by SoftIsland Co., Ltd., has improved the customer experience by making the the shopping process much simpler. They have also added many new products including pre-paid cards and gift cards.
Reason for the change
"IGXE has been around for nine years but the interface was never really upgraded. Nowadays, with the rapid development of electronic business, we have to keep up with the times and make changes when needed," said Marry Kiser, IGXE Operation Manager. "Besides, we have always hoped that we could expand our product line. However, the old website could not meet this demand. That's why we made this mode transition."
The e-commence industry is very competitive. Innovation is a must for companies in order to survive in this field. IGXE knows this and has shown their commitment by taking action.
Changes made to the website
First, IGXE has become a virtual shopping mall as opposed to a regular website. Every product type has an independent website much like a department store has different departments. Game currency can be found on the first floor while game items are on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor features power leveling service and the 4th floor sells game CD-keys and so on.
Second, IGXE has added a new way to search for products. Products are classified into six categories: PC&Online, Facebook, XBOX, Playstation, IOS and Browser. This allows customers to easily find their games on IGXE.COM.
Third, IGXE developed two new product types: pre-paid cards and gift cards. IGXE hopes to carry every type of virtual product so that customers can get everything they want without leaving IGXE. IGXE has also added a new section for future releases. Customers can check it and find out what games will be released in the coming months.
The development trend of economic business
IGXE is not the first website to implement shopping mall mode. There are many famous websites like amazon.com, dhgate.com and dinodirect.com that have implemented shopping mall mode –resulting in rapid growth. This shows that this way of presenting items is popular and trusted by customers.
Are there any promotions celebrating the IGXE upgrade?
"The promotions will kick off at the end of this month and further details will be available soon, however I can't tell you the details right now," said Kevin Fenn, the Chief Executive Officer of IGXE.
When asked what they thought of the new and improved IGXE, one customer replied, "I think it's fine. I like their site and I feel it's easy to understand and use. Their customer service is awesome too."
IGXE is hugely popular with its customers. Introducing shopping mall mode will help them attract more new customers as well as maintain their relationship with existing ones.
Danni Deng
Email: cs_manager@igxe.com
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Vimicro International Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First-Quarter 2013 Results
BEIJING, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) ("Vimicro" or the "Company"), a leading image processing IC and surveillance solution provider, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Vimicro senior management will host the conference call at 8:00 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Daylight Time) / 5:00 a.m. (U.S. Pacific Daylight Time) / 8:00 p.m. (Beijing / Hong Kong time) on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 to discuss the Company's first-quarter 2013 financial results.
To participate in the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: (866) 700-0133 or (617) 213-8831. The conference call ID number is 71445852.
If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, through 11:59 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. To access the replay, dial (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888. The replay call ID number is 88878896.
This conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties by clicking on: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/mavcta7z/lan/en. Please access the link at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.
About Vimicro International Corporation
Vimicro International Corporation is a leading multimedia semiconductor and solution provider that designs, develops, and markets mixed-signal semiconductor products and system-level solutions that enable multimedia capabilities in a variety of products for PC/Notebook, consumer electronics, and surveillance markets. Vimicro is aggressively expanding business into the surveillance market with system-level solutions and semiconductor products to capitalize on China's domestic demand. Vimicro's ADSs, each of which represents four ordinary shares, are currently trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "VIMC."
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The Veuve Clicquot and Ferrari Art of Living Leads to an Exclusive Global and International Partnership
MONACO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ferrari and Veuve Clicquot have forged an alliance, promising an exceptional partnership at the international level and exciting projects to come. The link between these two iconic brands needs no justification beyond a common destiny.
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Both these names enjoy a world-renowned reputation, first and foremost: as Ferrari is the undisputed icon in car industry and motor racing, Veuve Clicquot is a mythical legend in the champagne world. As well, they are also both universally praised for their modern approach, foresight for the future, and for their lifelong quest for excellence — always grounded firmly in tradition. The two daring, highly innovative brands are deeply rooted in their histories, and both have had extraordinary leaders at the helm.
Firstly, the great Champagne House founded in 1772; history was made in 1805 when it was audaciously taken on by Madame Clicquot Ponsardin. This pioneer of her time, widowed at the young age of 27, succeeded in imposing her personal vision on a male-dominated world through her courage, determination, and imagination — to resounding success. Nicknamed "La Grande Dame de la Champagne", her leadership foreshadowed today's modernity. The inspirational strength of her character would later be incarnated in her intrepid great-granddaughter, the Duchess d'Uzes — as she was the first woman in France to receive her driving licence and drive racing cars! This modern, inspired, bold approach has endowed the House champagnes to sparkle with the exclusive nature that embodies the name of Clicquot.
Another splendid name of original notoriety is that of Ferrari, the Italian car brand of legend founded in 1947. Heralded as the most prestigious car in the world, it has long worn the crown of success on the road and international circuits alike. As a luxury car manufacturer, Ferrari quickly became a benchmark for the world in both technology and design.
Jean-Marc Lacave, President of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has declared: "Veuve Clicquot is proud to become the event partner of Ferrari and is looking forward to share its excellence and 'Art de Vivre' throughout worldwide events."
Such strong personalities, touting an inspirational pedigree, created two international successes based on common values. With an unquestioned expertise in their respective domains, they historically pursued a never-ending quest for performance, for high standards, creativity, and boldness. This envisioned world was founded on certain ideals — it instilled an art of living and a preferred taste for the unique and the exceptional.
Today's art of living embraces a passion for the beautiful; to see life in red and yellow is to enjoy the premium world of Veuve Clicquot, constantly accompanying and setting today's trends.
The ambitious partnership between Clicquot and Ferrari is proud to announce planned global events to celebrate their alliance in all major markets. This year we will see the 2 prestigious brands side by side at mythical classic car events well as Ferrari new model launch and racing shows around the world. Naturally, new "lifestyle events" will be created, and special joint ventures will also cause a sparkling social stir. Coming soon, the pair's design team is innovating extraordinary and celebratory new creations.
The Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo has declared: "Ferrari chooses its partners exclusively among leading companies, and Veuve Clicquot is with certainty a brand of excellence in the special Champagne World."
The Ferrari-Veuve Clicquot story has only just begun to be told. Celebrating Ferrari Formula 1 Grand Prix wins in China and Barcelona, the 2 prestigious brands will continue to show their passion at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix this week-end.
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UL Remains the Top CB Certificate Issuing Body in Categories Information Technology & Office Equipment (OFF) and Batteries (BATT) in 2012
HONG KONG, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In the recently released IECEE (Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components) metrics for 2012, UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is the number one NCB (National Certification Body) in the categories of OFF (Information Technology & Office Equipment) and BATT (Batteries). UL's ranking has improved by 1.5 points in the OFF category, widening the gap from its nearest competitors.
In the BATT category, UL remains the number one certificate issuer in the category accounting for a significant share at 45 percent, way ahead of the closest competitor.
In the TRON (Consumer Electronics, Entertainment) category, UL has progressed from 5th to 3rd place. These are all testimony to UL's leading performance in the High Tech arena.
Overall, UL's ranking in the 2012 IECEE metrics has been outstanding. UL moved up by 1.5 points, the single largest advancement by any member, and remained the second largest issuer of certificates within the IECEE system. Having a share of 17 percent of the overall certificates issued within the scheme, UL lagged behind the first issuer by just less than 2 percent, This is a result of UL's committed focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs as well as the strategic management of IECEE related services.
UL's global network is formed by local offices around the world with engineers and experts on the ground to provide customers insights in industry trends and needs. Looking ahead, UL intends to keep up its good efforts in the High Tech related categories and at the same time boost its performance in categories including MED (Electrical Equipment for Medical Use) and HOUS (Household Appliances). Ongoing trust and support from customers in professional integrity and services will lead UL to the number one position in overall certificates issued.
Official IECEE data is available at:
CB Test Certificates issued in 2012 – http://www.cbscheme.org/cbscheme/pdf/cmc1360inf.pdf
CB Test Certificate Statistics – http://www.cbscheme.org/cbscheme/html/cbstats.htm
For information, please contact Asli Solmaz-Kaiser, Business Development Manager, UL Global High Tech Industry or visit UL's CB Scheme Web page.
UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 118 years of history. Employing more than 10,000 professionals with customers in over 100 countries, UL has five distinct business units – Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Knowledge Services, and Verification Services – to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission. For more information on UL's family of companies and network of 95 laboratory, testing, and certification facilities, go to UL.com.
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