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• Saturday, May 19th, 2012

There are a lot of different things that you can do to ensure the best traveling experience. In fact, there could be a lot of risks associated with traveling and thus proper preparation is a must. The very first thing that you have to do is research.

This means that you have to learn as much as you can about the country you are planning to visit. However, you have to know that proper research will require some time and efforts, but it is worth it. You have to understand that research is the only way to determine what you can expect from your vacation and what you can do while on vacation.

When you do your research about the place you are planning to visit, you have to pay attention at several key things. First of all, you have to determine the weather to take the needed clothes. As well, you have to determine what documents you will need to prepare. The other thing to check is whether there are any diseases in the country you are planning to visit. That way you will be able to take all the needed preventative measures.

Besides, you have to determine the average prices in the country you are planning to visit. That way you will be able to make proper budget for your trip. As well, there could be some festivals and holidays in the country you are going to visit. And this point has to be also checked. In some countries some services can be limited while festivals and holidays. And thus make sure you check this thing.

In fact, the best holidays are those ones you are most prepared for. And thus, it is a good idea to make a habit to always know as much about your destination as possible before you travel. Remember that it can make a real difference.

Today our world is the world of urgent affairs. In many cases job takes almost the biggest part of our time. But it cannot last forever! If you are bored with everything, then it is the right time to dream of leisure travel. Consider taking a nice rest – this leisure travel site will help you arrange any leisure travel.

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• Friday, May 18th, 2012

If you are planning a vacation, then you have to know that the internet can help you a lot. Today the internet gives you an opportunity to book hotel, rent a car and a lot of other things. And the best thing about it is that when you use the internet you can save a lot of money. But still there are a lot of other things that you have to know about planning your best vacation.

- If you need to use the airplane to get to your destination, then you have to check the airline security rules and the travel document requirements at the place of your destination. This means that you have to check what you can carry in your carry on bag, how much luggage you can possible check and how much it will cost you. The other thing that you have to check is what travel documents you will need and whether you will need to collect your health information.

- The other thing that you have to know is some facts from the history of the country that you are planning to visit. In fact, when you know that history, you can understand the people’s reverence for their landmarks. If you have some friends who have already visited the country, you can ask them for some tips on what to visit or where to stay in.

- As well, you have to take some time in order to learn about the culture and customs in the county you are planning to visit. Especially you have to pay attention on common tourist mistakes and learn more about the local currency.

- You also have to learn the proper etiquette meeting and greeting local people. This is important because different countries have different rules for meeting and greeting people. As well, it is necessary to learn about dress code in the country you are planning to visit.

These days we are living in the world of rush affairs. In many cases work takes almost all our time. But it cannot last forever! If you are bored with everything, then it is the proper time to think of leisure travel. Think of taking a nice rest – this leisure travel site will help you arrange any leisure travel.

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• Friday, May 18th, 2012

Wigan Athletic: 15th

FA Cup:- 3rd Round

League Cup: 2nd Round

The experts’ pre-season dismissals of Wigan Athletic and eventual climb-downs are becoming somewhat familiar. Having finished the 2010-11 season by sneaking out of the Premier League drop zone on the last day thanks to Hugo Rodallega’s goal at Stoke, the Latics were amongst the bookmakers’ favourites to struggle again.

The club’s transfer activity did little to suggest otherwise. Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi made his loan move from Bolton permanent while Jean Beausejou
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• Thursday, May 17th, 2012

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The government yesterday agreed with Ireland’s protocol to the Lisbon Treaty on certain guarantees.

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• Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Pit bull owners and advocates rallied against breed discrimination in Annapolis after a recent court of appeals ruling. How can you help?

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• Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The term "Performative Utterance" stems from J. L. Austin's Speech-act Theory. These types of statements are both, simultaneously, statements and actions.

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• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

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Wroclaw will be host to several matches in the upcoming Euro 2012 Soccer Championship and it was home for me for a while too. If you’re coming to town for the football or passing through on a tour of Central & Eastern Europe, here’s my personal top ten places to eat in Wroclaw. You’ll find a mix of local and international cuisines represented here.

1. Mosaiq
If you want to splurge this is the place do it, excellent creative dishes and the only true fine dining experience you’ll find in Wroclaw, for now at least.
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2. Jadka
Polish cuisine with an international flair in a beautiful classic and authentic setting all comes together to create a great local experience.

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Pod Papugami

3. Pod Papugami
Wide variety of tasty world cuisine dishes in a fun and happening setting, right in the middle of the main market square. Th
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4. Cantina
The best Italian food hands down in Wroclaw, very fresh and authentic along with great wine list.
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5. Darea
The top Asian option in Wroclaw, mainly Korean food but also a sushi bar. (turn down your speakers before clicking on the link – the site autoplays music!)
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Przystan

Przystan

6. Pryzstan
The ideal summertime spot, beautiful terrace right on the Odra river and good Mediterranean food to boot.
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7. Bernard
Very good American type food, think an upscale TGI Friday’s so this is the place if you’re craving steaks and other meat dishes. It’s named after the beer that’s served there, from the family-owned Bernard brewery in neighbouring Czech Republic. You’ll find a few Czech specialities on the menu there too, a handy way to try some Czech cuisine if you’re not making a stop there on your tour.
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8. The Mexican
Good for a fun night out and atmosphere. Mexican food has a long way to go in Poland but they make a respectable effort
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Piwnica Swidnicka

Piwnica Swidnicka

9. Piwnica Swidnicka
Chunky wooden tables and vaulted ceilings so a true medieval experience. Main reason to go is for the Golonka (pork knee).
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10. Pierogarnia Stary Mlyn
You are in Poland so you have to try piergoies and this the place to do with a wide selection
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Bonus late night eats

Sometimes you forget to have dinner and it gets too late for a restaurant. When that happens, head to Setka - they’re open 24 hours and are definitely the best thing in town for after midnight eats, located at ul. Leszczyńskiego 4

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• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Still weighing up where to go in Europe this year? Here are a few destinations that are popular with our guests for summer 2012.

1. Hvar, Croatia – relax with the jetset

Europe’s sunniest island is popular with the stars of Hollywood and the sporting world – Hvar‘s guest book reads like the guest list for the Oscars: Clooney, Paltrow, Malkovich, Nicholson, Beckham, Agassi.

It’s not hard to see what draws them here. Hvar is steeped in history with an impressive fortress and the Franciscan monastery and has some great beaches with crystal blue waters. Hvar is an ideally located departure point from which to visit the nearby Pakleni archipelago – rent a small-engined boat and circumnavigate the islands on your own or take a water taxi. Our guests usually visit Hvar as part of a tour of Croatia that includes other popular destinations like Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes and Trogir.

Berlin Reichstag2. Berlin, Germany – the city with something for everyone

Berlin‘s relatively northerly location means summers there are quite mild (a few degrees cooler than Prague for example) making it an ideal time to check out one of Europe’s hippest capitals. Plenty for the history buff to see as well as a thriving local arts scene and a packed line-up of big name concerts and the summer events season kicks off at the end of May with the Carnival of Cultures, a 4 day multicultural celebration.

Just because Berlin’s not on the coast doesn’t mean you can’t soak up the sun – there are man made beaches on the banks of the Spree with open air bars and even beach volleyball courts. If beach bars aren’t your thing there’s always one of the city’s excellent beer gardens such as Prater, the city’s oldest beer garden on Kastanienalle in trendy Prenzlaurberg.

Cesky Krumlov3. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic – fairy-tale setting

This fairy-tale town in south Bohemia, not far from Austria, will make you feel like you’re on a medieval-era movie set. The center of Cesky Krumlov with the Vltava river running through it is a labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways with cosy accommodations and delightful shops. No matter where you are all the town’s highlights are no more than five minute walk away. Get a bird’s eye view of the place from the ornate castle tower or for a different perspective you can take a raft or canoe on the river (watch out for the weirs!).

Széchenyi Thermal Baths4. Budapest, Hungary – for a real ‘hot in the city’ experience

Budapest can be pretty hot in the summer but it’s also a great time to see the city with plenty of cafés along the Danube and outdoor thermal spring-fed pools, like the Széchenyi baths pictured here (photo courtesy of Flickr user Vlastula). There’s plenty of nightlife too with open-air clubs where you can dance till dawn.

Take a break from the city with a day trip or overnight stay at Lake Balaton, the top summertime retreat for Hungarians.

Salzburg5. Salzburg, Austria – Alpine summer break

New to our destination line-up this year Salzburg is already proving to be a very popular addition with out guests. With its well preserved UNESCO World Heritage listed old town and an alpine backdrop Salzburg is a great place to immerse yourself in some culture and explore Mozart’s birthplace on a Mozart-themed city tour. If you tire of the city you can enjoy some breathtaking local scenery on one of our day trips from Salzburg.

Ljubljana6. Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Slovenian capital is a very popular destination on our multi-city tours and its location means it is a real cultural crossroads between Mediterranean, Balkan, Austrian and Slavic influences. The architecture is Central European but the attitude is more laid back than you would find in the neighbours to the north. There’s a deeply ingrained café culture in Ljubljana that means you’re never short of a venue for some people watching. After a couple of days seeing the city we suggest getting out into Ljubljana’s picturesque countryside with one of our day trips or maybe an overnight stay in the mountain resort of Bled, with its famous lake.

Krakow Main Square7. Krakow, Poland – one for the fans

If you’re into watching sporting events on big screens in UNESCO World Heritage listed town squares then you’ll love Krakow this summer. Poland and Ukraine are co-hosting the Euro 2012 Soccer Championship (8 June – 1 July) and whilst Krakow is not one of the host cities (two other JayWay destinations: Wroclaw and Warsaw are though) you can expect a big deal to be made of it. A great place to soak up the atmosphere of a big crowd watching the beautiful game. Aside from the football Krakow’s got a lot more going for it too – once the capital of Poland it is still the country’s cultural, artistic and scientific center.

Still not sure where you’re headed? Get in touch and tell us what kind of vacation you’re looking for and we’ll build you the perfect custom itinerary.

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• Monday, May 14th, 2012

Everton rounded off their Premier League campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Goodison Park, and the two teams provide sound examples to each other – the Magpies on how to turn a mid-table side into European contenders, and the Toffees how quickly that European dream can go sour.

Goals from Steven Pienaar, Nikica Jelavic and John Heitinga rendered Tony Hibbert’s own goal meaningless and gave David Moyes’ side another goal-laden home victory to end the season. But as the Newcastle fans celebrated qualifying for Europe despite the defeat it was
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• Sunday, May 13th, 2012

In conjunction with a notification of late filing for its quarterly report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems provided preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2012. The company expects net loss in Q1 to be approximately 5.0 million on revenue of approximately .9 million.

Anticipated net loss for the first quarter includes an estimated .6 million warranty expense related to the previously announced field campaign to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at the Company’s Livonia, Mich. manufacturing facility.

Also included in the anticipated net loss for the first quarter is an estimated .2 million increase in inventory reserves related to battery packs, modules and cells manufactured in Livonia, Mich. that may be defective. Net cash used in operating activities is expected to be .5 million in the first quarter of 2012. Cash and cash equivalents are anticipated to be 3.1 million at the end of 31 March 2012.

The company will release its first quarter 2012 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2012 before financial markets open on Tuesday, 15 May 2012.

The company anticipates that capacity for prismatic cell production will be constrained for the foreseeable future due to the field campaign, a deliberate manufacturing ramp-up and continued demand for prismatic cell-based products. As a result, the company anticipates that revenue in 2012 will be in the range of 5 million to 5 million, compared to prior expectations of 0 million to 0 million.

As a result of this deliberate ramp and the utilization of a portion of our manufacturing capacity for non-revenue generating production, we are adjusting our full year revenue forecast. We continue to anticipate completing commitments for our field campaign over the next several quarters. As we have not experienced a change in demand from existing customers, we anticipate that most of the revenue corresponding to our reduced guidance will be shifted into 2013.

—David Vieau, CEO of A123 Systems

The company also announced a private offering of million aggregate principal amount of its Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes and Warrants to qualified institutional buyers. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes.


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