Thursday, October 11, 2012

Acclaimed comedian George Lopez live at Fallsview Casino ...

2013 Entertainment line-up features comedy, dance and music

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Fallsview Casino Resort is pleased to announce its January 2013 line-up and a first-time appearance by Grammy nominated George Lopez, who will bring his unique style and humour to the Avalon stage for two nights on January 9 &10 at 8:30 pm.

A multi-talented entertainer, Lopez' career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy and late-night television. After co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. television's groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC, he hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS. Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been recognized as one of "The 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America" and one of "The Top Ten Favourite Television Personalities" by Time magazine and the Harris Pole respectively. He has co-hosted the Emmy Awards and twice hosted the Latin Grammys.

Joining George Lopez in kicking-off the 2013 concert season will be the international hit production Spirit of the Dance. Winner of nine Global awards, including best choreography and best international production, this foot-stomping show returns to the Avalon stage showcasing the skill and precision of world champion Irish dancers.

Leading off the 2013 international concert series, Taiwan-based pop vocalist and classically-trained pianist Valen Hsu makes her debut at Fallsview Casino. Hsu will take the stage for two nights engaging fans with a selection of hits from her latest album.

The complete January 2013 performance schedule for Fallsview Casino Resort is as follows:

En Vogue
Friday, January 4
Saturday, January 5
Showtime: 9:00pm
Tickets Start at $25

90's female super group, En Vogue, takes to the stage with such hits as: "Hold On", "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)", and "Free Your Mind". With multi-platinum records sales and a career that has spanned almost two decades, En Vogue has set the standard for Pop-infused R&B records and has become one of the most successful female vocal acts of all time.

Valen Hsu
Sunday, January 6
Showtime: 7:00pm
Monday, January 7
Showtime: 8:30pm
Tickets start at $88

Taiwan-based pop vocalist and classically-trained pianist Valen Hsu takes the stage at Fallsview Casino to perform her hits including those from her latest album "When the Night Falls...Do You Hear (Me)?"

George Lopez
Wednesday, January 9
Thursday, January 10
Showtime 8:30pm
Tickets start at $75

Actor, comedian and talk show host George Lopez brings his unique style and humour to the stage at Fallsview Casino Resort.

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Friday, January 11
Saturday, January 12
Showtime: 9:00pm
Tickets start at $25

As part of the British Invasion of the 60s, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone has sold over 50 million albums.? They will take the stage at Fallsview with hits such as: "I'm Henry the VIII, I Am", "I'm into Something Good", "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)".

Spirit of the Dance
January 16-27 (excluding January 22)
Jan 16, 20, 21, 23 - Showtime: 3:00pm
Jan 17 & 24 - Showtime: 8:30pm
Jan 18 & 25 - Showtime: 9:00pm
Jan 19 & 26 - Showtime: 3:00pm & 9:00pm
Jan 27 - Showtime: 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Tickets start at $25

Irish in Origin and bursting with raw energy, "Spirit of the Dance" is a foot-stomping international production featuring a spectacular blend of traditional culture that has thrilled audiences all over the world.

Songwriter's Series
Saturday, January 26
Showtime: 8:30pm
All tickets are $20

Join us for an intimate evening of shared stories, laughs and unforgettable music as Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols bring some of Nashville's hit-making songwriters together on stage in the Grand Hall at Fallsview Casino Resort.? Bob DiPiero, Tim Nichols, Josh Leo and Marv Green are featured this month.

Tickets to the January 2013 shows are available starting at noon on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Fallsview Casino Box Office (on any show date) or at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca. Media organizations interested in photographs of any of the artists performing at Fallsview Casino Resort may obtain them by visiting www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com and clicking on "Media Centre."

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada and the crown jewel in Niagara's stunning array of wonders.? It features a casino with over 3,000 slot machines and over 100 gaming tables, a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre, a 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, dozens of dining and shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Apple facing European investigation into how it sells AppleCare

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Ever hemmed and hawed over buying AppleCare with your shiny new gadget? European chiefs are worried that you don't know all of your rights. They're concerned that Cupertino's warranty-selling practices hide the fact that all customers are entitled to a statutory two-year warranty to fix defects present at sale. The company has already had to open its checkbook to Italian regulators, but pointed out that the protection plan is there to remedy issues that may crop up after you've taken your new toy from its perfectly-engineered box. Nevertheless, commissioner Viviane Reding is pushing for a Europe-wide inquiry into the company, contacting all 27 member states to look into the matter. In the meantime, we're left working out how many times we're likely to drop our new device in the next three years.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

FX traders seek coaching in battle for dominance

LONDON (Reuters) - In the take-no-prisoners world of foreign exchange dealing, asking traders to look inside themselves and confront their inner demons may seem a forlorn endeavor.

Yet some banks are turning to performance coaches to give their traders an edge in the battle to make money in the $4.5 trillion dollar a day FX market.

This soft skills approach contrasts with the popular stereotype of FX traders hurling prices -- and abuse -- at each other across the dealing room floor.

But while some dismiss techniques to develop a "clear-headed space" in which to trade as touchy-feely gimmickry, many are keen to embrace any tactic to outwit other market participants, whether human or machine.

"I talk about performance enhancement rather than psychology. It makes it a bit more approachable for guys who have still got a bit too much testosterone and ego," said trader performance coach Steve Ward.

With trading margins squeezed and bank cutting jobs, former physical education teacher and sports performance coach Ward had expected business to dry up.

In fact, the last year has been one of his busiest ever.

Trained in techniques including stress management and performance psychology, Ward also employs strategies underpinned by cutting-edge neuroscience research. Some exercises are focused on meditation to help develop attention and awareness.

Many financial market traders might baulk at such ideas and Ward acknowledged that in the male-dominated environment of some dealing rooms stigma may be attached to talking to a coach.

Steve Goldstein, who worked as a FX rates and fixed income trader for 25 years at institutions including Credit Suisse and Commerzbank before becoming a coach, agreed.

"People still use the term shrink. There are a lot of games in trading rooms that people play amongst themselves and look for signs of weakness," he said.

Both Goldstein and Ward said many of their clients were successful traders with 10 to 15 years experience who had lost their way and needed to regain self-confidence.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TRADER?

Most traders and coaches agreed the most important attribute for making money in financial markets is self-confidence. Along with discipline and a clear process, it can help traders run profitable bets and cut quickly out of losses.

Without it traders may start second-guessing decisions, doubting their instincts and over-reaching for trades, said Graham Davidson, director of FX trading at National Australia Bank. He had a period of coaching around six months ago after slipping into bad habits that led to a 12- to 18-month "rough patch".

"We talked about all kinds of stuff. It was mostly trading-centric but equally you have to be able to look inside yourself and figure out what motivates you," Davidson said.

"If you understand your subconscious and what the drivers of your behavior are you can become a better trader."

A trader's motivation could be to provide for his family, achieve status or protect his position within the hierarchy of a dealing desk. It may just be the satisfaction of being right.

Goldstein uses a questionnaire with new clients, including questions such as 'If you could stand back and watch yourself trading - what advice do you think you would give yourself?'

He described the questionnaire, filled in during a 2-1/2 hour introductory session, as a debrief on all aspects of trading -- the psychology behind it, a trader's personal demons, strengths and weaknesses, and their edge.

Heads of trading at four investment banks told Reuters they were either using coaches themselves or had heard of increasing demand. Steve Ward said he estimated the number of dedicated trading coaches had doubled since 2006.

"These guys are in demand," said Hugh Killen, global head of FX at Westpac in Sydney.

Even banks unwilling to use an external coach increasingly recognize the benefit of supporting new recruits.

"It's very 1980s to drop them in the deep end and tell them to start quoting customers on day one. I have always taken an active role in training grads from the moment they set foot on the desk," said Mark Johnson, global head of FX cash trading at HSBC.

"Psychology is a huge factor in trading. If you address traders' individual needs then those traders will have a higher performance, but I doubt that any external coach could quickly recognize these frailties without an awful lot of background from us."

TOUGH TIMES, NEW TACTICS

A new pressure on traders -- and a reason some cite for the increased use of coaches -- comes from the growth of hyper-fast electronic trading.

In its latest survey, the Bank for International Settlements said spot algorithmic trading -- in which a computer determines how orders are placed -- rose to 45 percent of trade on the EBS platform in 2010 from 2 percent in 2004.

More electronic trading means fewer traders, while high-frequency algorithms can identify money-making opportunities and execute trades faster than a human can spot the prices.

"A lot of traders are struggling to compete against the boxes," said John Coates, a Cambridge University neuroscientist and former trader with Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.

But, in the battle between man and machines, there are signs high-frequency trading is facing a backlash as banks and regulators focus on the human touch.

"Our ability to generate gut feelings makes our body the most sophisticated black box on the market. I have heard of pretty big players pulling the plug on their boxes and putting money back into humans," Coates said.

But it may be some time before traders' psychological well-being is put on a par with their technical know-how.

Many traders remain hostile to the idea of discussing their personal demons with a coach. A trader who admits needing help and wants to talk about his mental state risks mockery.

This could be more true in London than New York, given the UK's traditional antipathy towards the idea of therapy.

As one London-based FX trader said when asked if he had ever used a trading coach: "Nah, are you kidding? It just sounds all namby pamby and American."

(Editing by Nigel Stephenson and Philippa Fletcher)

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Atmospheric aerosol climate caution

ScienceDaily (Oct. 1, 2012) ? Carbon dioxide is not the only problem we must address if we are to understand and solve the problem of climate change. According to research published this month in the International Journal of Global Warming, we as yet do not understand adequately the role played by aerosols, clouds and their interaction and must take related processes into account before considering any large-scale geo-engineering.

There are 10 to the power of 40 molecules of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Those carbon dioxide molecules absorb and emit radiation mainly in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum and their presence is what helps keep our planet at the relatively balmy temperatures we enjoy today.

Too few absorbing molecules and the greenhouse effect wanes and we would experience the kind of global cooling that would convert the whole planet into a lifeless, ice-encrusted rock floating in its orbit. Conversely, however, rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide lead to a rise in temperature. It is this issue that has given rise to the problem of anthropogenic climate change. Humanity has burned increasing amounts of fossil fuels since the dawn of the industrial revolution, releasing the locked in carbon stores from those ancient into the atmosphere boosting the number of carbon dioxide molecules in the atmosphere.

However, these rising carbon dioxide levels do not complete the picture of climate change, scientists must also take into account tiny particles in the atmosphere, aerosols, made up of condensing vapours, soot, and dust. There is certainly no doubt that these species affect how much solar energy is reflected from Earth's surface and how much is trapped. According to Jost Heintzenberg of the Leibniz-Institute for Tropospheric Research, in Leipzig, Germany, the number of aerosol particles is a mere 10 to the 26. Of course, the weight we lend to a single carbon dioxide molecule compared to an aerosol particle, which might contain many more than a single molecule is a moot point.

Nevertheless, Heintzenberg sees a conundrum in how to understand atmospheric aerosols and how they affect cloud formation and ultimately influence climate. There are multiple feedback loops to consider as well as the effect of climate forcing due to rising carbon dioxide levels on these species and vice versa. "The key role of aerosols and clouds in anthropogenic climate change make the high uncertainties related to them even more painful," says Heintzenberg. It is crucial that we understand their effects. Geo-engineers are considering projects on an enormous scale that might one day be used to manipulate levels of atmospheric aerosols and influence cloud formation in order to cool our planet. Such efforts while seeming fanciful today might eventually allow us to influence, if not take control of, the climate to some extent. If the models fail us in terms of aerosols and clouds then such manipulations might cause more problems than they fix.

"Before considering such remedies the aerosol-cloud-climate conundrum needs to be reduced to a level of uncertainty that is comparable to those related to anthropogenic greenhouse gases," explains Heintzenberg. "Considering the complexity of the aerosol-cloud system the challenge will be to identify the necessary essential knowledge and differentiate that from marginal details and focus research efforts on these essentials in order to simplify the complex aerosol-cloud system without losing indispensable features," he says.

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