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Source: Star-News, Wilmington, N.新蒲崗迷你倉C.Aug. 26--A list of of how the schools scored is at the end of this article.Just a few days before the start of school, Jakki Jethro was in interview mode.The sign-in sheet at the front desk of Sunset Park Elementary School had dozens of names on it. But that was just a small sliver of what Jethro, the school's principal, had to sift through to find her new teachers."You wouldn't believe the number of resumes I get," said Jethro, who's led the school for the past three years. She thinks she's interviewed at least 400 people since she became principal.Sunset Park Elementary is considered one of New Hanover County's priority schools: a school that needs a little extra help so its students can succeed. That means Jethro can hire a few more of those 400 applicants than another school. But she's got to find people who are committed to students who struggle. As she interviews, she repeats an age-old mantra to remind her: "To whom much is given, much is expected," she says.In New Hanover County, schools with the worst test performance get the most money. Take Snipes Elementary School: With test scores consistently 30 percentage points below the rest of the district, it got a $1.25 million grant this year for school improvement. The goal is to turn Snipes into Sunset Park. Jethro and her staff used extra funding to boost the percentage of students passing end-of-year tests from 57 percent to 73 percent.Schools have consistently low test scores for lots of reasons. Some students struggle on standardized tests. Some parents can't work with their children at home or volunteer in the classroom. Some teachers and principals have trouble working in a low-performing school.Year after year, some schools just don't do well. The idea, school officials say, is that the neediest schools need more help, and the best way to give them that is by giving them more money.Getting extra helpOut of New Hanover County's 42 schools, 13 are labeled priority schools, which means they have test scores low enough to qualify them for more funding. Four schools are considered priority schools at the state level, while the other nine are locally designated priority schools. This school year, they'll get a combined extra $4.31 million in funding. That's compared to New Hanover County Schools' total budget of about $235 million.The difference between state and local designations? State priority schools have scores that fall below a defined percentage point, and they typically receive a higher percentage of extra money. Local priority schools have "a demonstrated pattern of need and underperformance," said LaChawn Smith, director of instructional services for New Hanover County Schools.Snipes Elementary School is one of the state's top priority schools. Fewer than half of its students passed state end-of-grade tests, making it one of the lowest-performing schools in the state.Alderman Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and Williston Middle School are also state-level priority schools. These schools have at least a 30 percentage-point gap between the students with the best and worst test scores. In all three schools, more than 80 percent of white students passed end-of-grade tests, while fewer than 45 percent of black students did.Local priority schools include seven elementary schools -- Castle Hayne, Freeman, Gregory, Sunset Park, Williams, Winter Park and Wrightsboro; one middle school -- Virgo; and one high school -- New Hanover. Typically, fewer than 75 percent of students in these schools passed state end-of-grade tests.A school has to build up a history of low test scores before it can be considered a priority school and receive extra funding, Smith said. Once a school has that priority designation, whether it's state or local, it keeps it for three years."What they're looking for is a pattern. One year doesn't necessarily get you into it; one year doesn't necessarily get you out of it," Smith said. "You have to show over time that you've closed that performance gap."Sunset Park Elementary School and New Hanover High School fit that three-year model. Both were former state priority schools that bypassed the state's low-performing benchmark. But New Hanover County Schools is continuing to give them local priority funding so that good showing will have a stronger chance of sticking.Dale Pelsey-Becton, the district's assistant superintendent for instruction and academic accountability, said schools say it this way: "'We've made progress. We're doing really great. But you can't pull the rug out from under us.'"This year, the 13 priority schools will spend their extra $4.3 million on 38 teacher assistants, 27 teachers and three assistant principals. About $300,000 will buy instructional supplies, while about $500,000 will pay curriculum coaches and teacher bonuses. Snipes Elementary alone gets an extra $1.25 million dedicated to boosting its test scores.The bulk of that money comes from federal programs designed to boost low-performing schools. New Hanover County will get $2.7 million from Title I and Title II programs, which are geared toward schools with a high percentage of low-income students, and North Carolina's Race to the Top grant, which the state won in 2010 to use for education reform.About $1.3 million comes from the state, with the remaining $316,000 being pulled from the local budget and a local GE grant.Strategic spendingIf you're a student at a priority school, the biggest difference you'll see is more people.You mightmini storagehave two or three people saying hello to you as you get off the bus instead of just one at a non-priority school, Smith said. Your classroom will have a teacher assistant and fewer students. When it's time to work on the day's lesson, you won't work independently: You'll be in a small group with other students, or you'll leave the room to see a tutor, Smith said.When district-level officials made priority funding plans, they set most of the funding aside for teachers, assistants and tutors. That's a smart thing, Jethro said, but it also means the principal has to make smart decisions, too. Take Sunset Park Elementary: Jethro got five extra positions so she could keep class sizes small.But "five positions doesn't mean anything unless I hire the right five people and put them in the right five places," Jethro said.When Jethro hires people, she looks for three things: between three and five years of experience; a background of working with low-income students; and what she calls the x factor. "You could give that teacher a piece of notebook paper and a crayon, and they could make it happen for that child," she said of the people she wants to hire.That's the balance, Superintendent Tim Markley told the school board during a July discussion about priority schools."They need more resources than non-priority schools," he said. "But you have to have (a principal) who understand where to allocate those resources and how to use those resources."Gauging successMarkley pointed to Sunset Park, along with New Hanover High, College Park Elementary and Murrayville Elementary, as examples of a successful combination of leadership and resources.School board member Tammy Covil was skeptical of the priority funding model, saying to her, "all of this money is not really doing much of anything.""It's a tough pill to swallow when you pour so much funding into these schools and you don't get a return on the investment in terms of achievement level, which is really the end goal here," she said. "You're asking us to rely on the schools that have been underperforming to say, 'This is what we need, and this is how we turn this around.'"Pelsey-Becton agreed with her. In recent years, senior staff has gotten more involved at the school level, giving more specific direction on how the funding should be used and what test scores schools must meet to continue receiving funding.Smith says a struggling school needs four components to succeed: extra money, a principal's leadership, teacher leadership and a vision. Sometimes it's hard to get all four at once, she said. A school might find the right principal but lose strong teachers, or the state might change its funding rules.But "when all four are present," she said, "you are almost guaranteed huge success."Pressley Baird: 343-2328Twitter: @PressleyBairdABOUT PRIORITY SCHOOLSSchools with poor test performance are considered a district's priority schools. As a result, they receive more funding. A school remains on the priority list for at least three years. Here are test scores and the extra money being spent in New Hanover County.STATE PRIORITY SCHOOLSAt these schools, fewer than half of students passed end-of-grade tests. These schools are considered the lowest performing in the state.Snipes Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 35.2 percent of students passed2013-14 funding: $1.56 million, or 56 percent, extraSTATE FOCUS SCHOOLSThese schools have at least a 30 percentage-point gap between students with the best and worst test scores. These schools are considered to contribute to the state achievement gap.Alderman Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 83.9 percent of white students passed, 37.5 percent of black students passed.2013-14 funding: $144,000, or 8 percent, extra.Forest Hills Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 84.9 percent of white students passed, 29.2 percent of black students passed.2013-14 funding: $241,000, or 9 percent, extra.Williston Middle School2010-11 test scores: 80 percent of white students passed, 42.9 percent of black students passed.2013-14 funding: $382,250, or 9 percent, extra.LOCAL PRIORITY SCHOOLSThese schools have a demonstrated pattern of need and underperformance. Typically, fewer than 75 percent of students passed end-of-grade tests.Castle Hayne Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 59.4 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $175,000, or 6 percent, extra.Freeman Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 53.6 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $140,000, or 6 percent, extraGregory Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 54.6 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $122,000, or 6 percent, extra.Williams Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 54.5 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $153,000, or 6 percent, extra.Winter Park Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 60.3 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $133,800; or 6 percent, extra.Wrightsboro Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 62.2 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $164,000, or 6 percent, extra.New Hanover High School2010-11 test scores: 74.3 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $366,000, or 5 percent, extra.Sunset Park Elementary School2010-11 test scores: 45.1 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $148,000, or 5 percent, extra.Virgo Middle School2010-11 test scores: 47.8 percent passed.2013-14 funding: $69,750, or 6 percent, extraSources: N.C. School Report Cards, New Hanover County Schools' priority school allotments.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.) Visit the Star-News (Wilmington, N.C.) at .starnewsonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesself storage

Source: Daily News, Los AngelesAug.迷你倉 26--FYF Festival hasn't hit its teens yet, but the 10th annual festival showed that its grown up and is ready to join the big boys in the Southern California music festival scene.FYF Festival rocked the Los Angeles Historic Park over the weekend, concluding Sunday with a raucous, eardrum popping set by the Irish indie-rock band My Bloody Valentine, celebrating a landmark in the young festival's evolving life.While previous years have showcased great bands like M83, Sleigh Bells and long-awaited reunions like The Descendents and more, fans who came to celebrate the milestone with FYF this year said the lineup really brought the festival to another level.The more than 25,000 people at the two-day festival saw a James Brown-esque performance by soul singer Charles Bradley, who was carried off stage so he can hug fans after his set, and a light and sound interactive show by electronic musician Dan Deacon, who chose "captains" in the crowd to help direct fans to dance and cheer.Even Blake Anderson, comedian and actor on the hit Comedy Central show "Workaholics," said the festival was a hit."I come for the music and the beer, and this year the music hasn't disappointed," he said.On Saturday, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs brought the bigger-than-FYF kind of feel to the night as the band closed out day one of the festival. Decked in sequins that made her shine like a disco ball, frontwoman Karen O amazed fans with her energy and ability to文件倉hit high notes like banshee."It's really gotten bigger and better," said Raquel Ojalvo of Los Angeles, who attended the festival back when it was still just a small gathering of musicians and comedians in Echo Park. "I know a lot of people don't like things when they get too mainstream, but I don't think FYF has sold out. They've just been able to attract better headliners, which is a good thing. They still have some great up-and-coming bands."Kevin Whan of San Diego agrees, adding that FYF often is a great way to preview "the next big thing" as many of the festivals acts tend to be on the bill for next year's bigger festivals like the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.But Whan and other fans are quick to note that FYF is "nothing like Coachella" --and they like it that way."This festival really targets a different kind of fan," said Freddy Ibarra of San Diego. "Coachella is more diverse, but that also means you get a bunch of people who aren't really into the music scene as they are into the party and dance scene."Festival founder Sean Carlson, a Los Angeles area native who was born in Torrance, said he never thinks about comparing FYF to Coachella as "it's a L.A. festival that is downtown booked with L.A. people in mind.""This is really my favorite festival," Ojalvo said. "It's for locals, by locals."Copyright: ___ (c)2013 Daily News (Los Angeles) Visit the Daily News (Los Angeles) at .dailynews.com Distributed by MCT Information Services存倉

Repair works on a major road that connects to the Hongqiao Transport Hub are expected to be completed and ready for use by the end of next month.迷你倉價錢Broken road surface was a regular occurrence on the Humin elevated road that links Shanghai’s downtown to the transport hub of Hongqiao airport and Hongqiao railway station in the city’s west. Shanghai construction and traffic authorities have blamed an increase in traffic volume for the cracks on the road, which has been in service for 10 years.About 40,000 square meters of surface area has been renovated and reconstructed along the 5.4-kilometer stretch of the road.Builders also said that new technology has been used in the reconstruction to limit the pollution of asphalt.The warm-mi迷你倉ed asphalt cuts down the smoke during the reconstruction by 90 percent, as well as limiting the PM2.5, a standard for evaluating particulates in the air, by 80 to 90 percent.“It will have little impact on environment,” said Huang Zhending, a project engineer.Cao Yadong, the chief engineer of Shanghai airport road construction company, said the new technology drastically cuts down emissions and decreases dust and smoke.Similar green technology was used during road construction for World Expo 2010 Shanghai, officials said.The new technology drove up the costs of the repairs by 6 to 8 percent, they said.Much of the paving work is  done in the night since work started on it in May, leaving much of the day traffic at ease. 新蒲崗迷你倉

楚天都市報訊 據新華社電繼北京警方打掉一個以“秦火火”“立二拆四”為首的蓄意造謠傳謠、非法攫取經濟利益的網絡推手公司後，迷你倉日前，江蘇警方在公安部指揮協調和浙江、廣西等地警方積極配合下，成功偵破一起利用互聯網實施敲詐勒索犯罪系列案件。利用網絡發佈負面帖文施壓獲取“封口費”的網絡爆料人、所謂“維權鬥士”周祿寶因涉嫌敲詐勒索罪已被依法批准逮捕。周祿寶是何許人也？在一些網友看來，這是一位以民生維權寫手、反腐揭黑鬥士而著稱的網絡紅人。如今，越來越多的確鑿證據如同“顯影藥劑”——化去周祿寶自我編織的“正義”面具之後，其以維權揭黑為名、行敲詐勒索之實的真面目已然清晰可見。令人啼笑皆非的是，在審訊中，周祿寶還與民警談起了條件——“放我一馬吧……我是網上的名人，有很多網絡資源，認識很多網站記者和網絡知名的寫手。我請他們看看蘇州的發展，請10個就可以了，報道一下，到時候發揮正能量，對政府也有所幫助……咱這個不需要花100萬，10萬塊錢就好了。”自產自銷負面信息網絡可謂是周祿寶人生的分水嶺——“觸網”之後，他的個人心態和人生軌跡開始轉變。“通過實名舉報、信訪之類的，讓政府部門和網絡上的網友認識到我本人，在政府和網絡上有些名氣，這樣就可以出名了。”周祿寶供述說。他為了在網上“揚名立萬”，個人微博、博客均為實名，發表文章也使用實名，近年來先後參與曝光一系列網絡事件，讓自己名聲大噪，微博的粉絲數量最高達到110多萬，甚至獲得了“網絡反腐維權鬥士”的稱號。有了名氣，周祿寶就琢磨著如何變現為金錢。很快就“開竅了”的他開始專注于一件事——在網上四處尋找負面信息，利用自己在網上的影響力，借機炒作，大肆攻擊詆毀，以脅迫對方花錢消災，並多次得逞。“周祿寶敲詐勒索沒有任何底線，一個最大的特點就是專門盯著宗教場所下手，把人們淨心祈福的寺廟、道觀變成自己撈黑錢的地方。”辦案民警介紹。2011年6月，周祿寶去廣西桂林陽朔旅遊，在鑒山寺內，和尚對周祿寶說，捐些善款可以招財避禍。周祿寶沒有捐款，聽說有幾個人捐了幾百元，就自行認定鑒山寺存在欺詐行為。很快，周祿寶就利用身為多家論壇版主的便利條件，將自己炮製的文章《和尚吃人不吐骨頭讓誰蒙羞》發表並置頂。之後一個多月的時間，周祿寶每天更新一兩個帖子、在多家網站發表。他還向國家信訪局、國家宗教協會、桂林市長信箱、廣西旅遊局等單位頻繁舉報，向該寺廟連續施壓。但周祿寶關心的不是舉報查證的結果，而是自己能敲詐到多少錢財——他很快設法聯繫到了鑒山寺負責人，暗示出錢對方可以“擺平”，不給錢就繼續“炒”，給了錢不僅可以消除負面影響，還幫忙做正面宣傳。當年8月3日，不堪網絡輿論暴力的鑒山寺負責人迫于無奈，將4萬元打到了周指定的銀行賬戶。辦案民警介紹，據其女友說，周祿寶熱衷于在網上尋找負面信息爆料，但關於敲詐勒索行為卻對女友三緘其口。此外，周祿寶的朋友證實，周在聊天中不時透露，揭露黑幕、網絡維權“不失為一個借機發財的好機會”。陽朔鑒山寺的“甜頭”，讓周祿寶更加認定這是一條斂財之道，膽子和胃口越來越大，將黑手伸向了更多地方。多次敲詐勒索寺廟周祿寶喜歡以“罵娘式的語言”，惡意炒作攻擊，以迎合部分網民暴虐、仇官、仇富等心態。也擅長大肆美化和讚揚，而且是針對同一個對象，“昨天還在罵，今天就能誇”。只不過，觸發這種驚人的變化需要一個條件，那就是敲詐的“黑錢”到手。例如，他在2011年6月26日的帖文《殺機重重：桂林鑒山寺和尚設騙局吸血讓誰蒙羞》中寫道：“見過人吃狗，見過狗咬人，也見過狗吃屎，卻很少聽說和尚‘吃人’……廣西桂林陽朔鑒山寺一幫和尚打著‘行善’的幌子行騙的做法，無異于強盜、小偷，簡直是一群穿著睡衣的‘吸血鬼’，而他們經過‘慈悲’精心包裝過的善心通常不露猙獰的‘牙齒’，希望相關部門予以及時挽救佛教，還人間唯一的淨土一個純美的家園。”從鑒山寺拿到錢後，周祿寶來了個180度大轉彎，8月8日發表帖文《桂林鑒山寺直面“網事”成就網絡監督》，並對之前發帖行為表示“深深致歉”。“周祿寶的舉報看似來勢洶洶，其實漏洞很多。”辦案民警舉例說，他向某一個部門舉報時，會在標題前列出很多單位，如果把單位名稱隱去，各個舉報的其他內容、版式、字體甚至錯掉的標點符號都完全一樣。2011年8月，周祿寶選定了新的下手對象——浙江烏鎮修真觀。他故技重施，向多家部門舉報該道觀“強迫客人燒香、收取高額燒香費”；多次打電話給道觀負責人，稱自己是網絡寫自存倉，既要向上級投訴，又要在網上曝光。在周祿寶轟炸式的網絡攻擊下，為息事寧人，修真觀負責人被迫答應給錢。周祿寶漫天要價，一開口就是50萬元精神賠償費，還要修真觀向紅十字會捐款158萬元；討價還價後，降到6.8萬元。8月22日，6.8萬元打到周祿寶指定的銀行賬戶。辦案民警介紹，周祿寶當時也在敲詐江蘇省蘇州市周莊鎮的全福寺，索要20萬元，遭到拒絕後，又主動降到8萬元。不過，這一次，周祿寶的如意算盤落空了——就在管理方負責人無奈之下準備打款時，被當地政府獲知，提醒管理方及時報案。此時，周祿寶已經寫好了正面宣傳烏鎮修真觀的帖子，還沒來得及發表，就被公安機關以涉嫌敲詐勒索刑事拘留，後被取保候審。一年後，取保候審解除，但案件仍在繼續偵查。對於這次被刑拘，周祿寶一直心懷不滿，向法院起訴要求公安機關作出國家賠償，但被法院依法駁回。於是，他不斷在網上發帖，炒作所謂“公安機關製造冤假錯案”散佈煽動性言論和恐怖信息；今年7月，又自導自演了“炸北京”的鬧劇，嚴重擾亂公安機關的工作秩序。目前，公安機關已對周祿寶涉嫌編造虛假恐怖信息罪案與涉嫌敲詐勒索案並案偵查。小區維權兩面收錢8月9日，周祿寶因涉嫌敲詐勒索罪已被檢察機關依法批准逮捕。同時，有關案件偵查和線索核查工作正在緊鑼密鼓進行之中。隨著偵查不斷深入，公安機關發現，周祿寶涉嫌採取類似手段實施敲詐勒索和其他犯罪的案件還有多起，涉及北京、河北、安徽、甘肅等多個省市的23個單位，已經查實的敲詐勒索金額接近百萬元人民幣。其中一起案件中，周祿寶非法獲利高達80多萬元。2012年，某地一處居民小區的居民因噪音問題，與開發商發生矛盾。急於維權的小區居民派出代表，找到了“網絡反腐維權鬥士”周祿寶。周祿寶滿口答應，但表示要支付費用。經雙方反複商定，居民集資22萬元人民幣，先期支付6萬元給周，待“維權”成功後，再補齊餘款。6萬元到手，周祿寶就使出了自己的“拿手好戲”，在多個網站連續發帖，猛烈攻擊開發商。迫于巨大輿論壓力，開發商通過浙江義烏的一名論壇版主充當中間人聯繫上周祿寶，希望雙方“談一談”。在這名論壇版主的見證下，周祿寶直接“開價”100萬元，最後以80萬元的“協議價”成交。為了表明誠意，周祿寶給開發商親筆寫下保證書，承諾“本人保證以後不再無理參與維權發帖工作”，並簽名按下手印。錢一到賬，周祿寶就在網上發帖表揚開發商“直面問題、改進問題”，也沒有退還小區居民此前所付的6萬元。那位版主拿了周祿寶給的2萬元辛苦費，又從開發商那裡得到了5萬元好處費。■人物周祿寶：從通訊員到網絡寫手周祿寶出生于1985年，甘肅省隴西縣人，初中文化。2002年，初中畢業後待業的周祿寶進入部隊服役4年。在部隊，他當過駕駛員、通訊報道員，有多篇通訊報道被報刊採用。在部隊練就的寫作功力，讓周祿寶退役後成了一名網絡寫手，其在網上自封為時事評論人、知名寫手、網絡名人、專欄作家和網絡反腐維權鬥士。他在多家論壇註冊賬號，發表時評文章，並擔任多家論壇版主，逐漸小有名氣。此前，周祿寶曾多次在網上實名舉報“表哥”等官員涉嫌腐敗問題，這為他贏得了很多網民關注。 綜合新華社、《新京報》報道■鏈接刑法同樣適用于網絡敲詐勒索超2000元即可立案北京東衛律師事務所主任郝春莉說，敲詐勒索罪是指以非法佔有為目的，對被害人使用威脅或要挾的方法，強行索要公私財物的行為。網絡敲詐勒索主要是以在網絡上公佈對被害人不利的信息為手段，對被害人進行威脅、要挾、恫嚇，迫使被害人交出財物。由於敲詐勒索罪對威脅的內容和種類沒有限制，利用網絡實施敲詐行為完全可以包含在敲詐勒索罪的客觀要件中，因此，網絡敲詐行為可以構成敲詐勒索罪。《最高人民法院、最高人民檢察院關於辦理敲詐勒索刑事案件適用法律若干問題的解釋》第一條規定：敲詐勒索公私財物價值二千元至五千元以上、三萬元至十萬元以上、三十萬元至五十萬元以上的，應當分別認定為刑法第二百七十四條規定的“數額較大”、“數額巨大”、“數額特別巨大”。即敲詐勒索達到2000—5000元的，就達到立案標準，構成敲詐勒索罪。 據新華社電■相關新聞涉嫌製造傳播謠言新快報記者劉某被刑拘據新華社電北京警方昨日證實，新快報記者劉某因涉嫌製造傳播謠言已被依法刑事拘留。北京警方昨日凌晨1時30分通過官方微博“平安北京”發佈消息：“北京市公安局新聞辦證實：新快報記者劉某因涉嫌製造傳播謠言已被北京警方依法刑事拘留。目前，案件正在進一步審查中。”迷你倉新蒲崗

Source: Tulsa World, Okla.自存倉Aug. 25--Two NFL first-round draft choices, a Rose Bowl MVP, an NCAA defensive player of the year, an NFL head coach, a Super Bowl hero and a major league outfielder were among the defensive standouts that Tulsa area high school football fans were treated to watching during the 1969 season.There never has been that type of collection of high school defensive talent in this area in one season since then. But 44 years from now, it's possible that this year's group of defensive players in the Tulsa area could be held in similar esteem.Five of the top six in the All-World's rankings of metro players are known primarily for their defensive skills. Three of them -- Broken Arrow linebacker Gyasi Akem, Jenks safety Dylan Harding and Booker T. Washington end Jordan Brailford -- have committed to Oklahoma State. Berryhill end Jeremy Smith has committed to Tulsa and the No. 1 player, Jenks cornerback Steven Parker, is the state's top college recruit and sought by many national powerhouses.Among other defensive standouts in the World's top 25 state players are Sand Springs safety Tre Betts, Union linebacker Coleby Evans, Jenks linebacker Trent Taber and Jenks tackle Marquise "Que" Overton, who is among the nation's top 100 recruits in the Class of 2015.And it also could be a year of greatness for defensive units as a whole.Defending Class 6A state champion Jenks has seven returning starters on a defense that could be among the school's all-time best. And that would be saying a lot for a program that has won 10 state titles in the past 17 seasons and 13 overall."It has a chance to be a great unit," Jenks coach Allan Trimble said. "They work hard and are an amazingly united group. We'll see in about 16 weeks how it works out if it's up there with our 1997 defense and 2001."For Parker, the chance to be ranked among the school's best defenses is inspiring."It doesn't just excite me, it excites the whole team," Parker said. "I know about the great defensive players that have been here like Rocky Calmus, Phillp Dillard and Gabe Lynn."Perennial 6A powerhouses Broken Arrow and Owasso potentially could have their best defensive units in many years."As a whole I think this defense is the best defense Broken Arrow has ever had," Akem said. "We've got speed and athleticism."Owasso coach Bill Patterson said his defense, which has seven returning starters, will be "very fast."FIVE OTHER PREMIER DEFENSIVE YEARS1969Booker T. Washington rolled to its third consecutive large-school state title with a defense that shut out six of nine regular-season foes, led by John Winesberry and Reuben Gant. The Hornets allowed only 46 points in an 11-0 season.Winesberry, the World's state player of the year, was a Rose Bowl MVP as a wideout at Stanford. But coach Ed Lacy also referred to him as "a terrific" defensive back. Gant, a Buffalo first-round draft choice as a tight end, was a hard-hitting linebacker.Eufaula's defense was led by tackle Lucious Selmon, who was named the ABC defensive player of the year at Oklahoma in 1973.Brent Blackman was an All-State quarterback who started three years at Oklahoma State, and also was a standout in the secondary for Hale.Webster's Steve Bowling was known more for his offense but was a ballhawk in the secondary. He later was an outfielder for Milwaukee and Toronto.Butch Davis was an All-State defensive-end linebacker for Bixby's Class B state runner-up squad. Davis later was a head coach for the Cleveland Browns, University of Miami and North Carolina.A p迷你倉新蒲崗ir of junior standouts that year were Edison lineman Mike Fanning and Memorial defensive back Randy Hughes. Fanning was the Los Angeles Rams' first-round draft choice in 1975 and Hughes was a hero for the Dallas Cowboys with three takeaways in their Super Bowl XII win. In 1970, Hughes was the first player known primarily for his defense to win the World's state player of the year award.1971Linebackers Jimbo Elrod of East Central and Dewey McClain of Okmulgee were known as big hitters who terrorized opponents en route to NFL careers. Elrod had 129 tackles, including 66 solos, and three interceptions.Eufaula linemen brothers Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon were unstoppable, each averaging 10 tackles per game. Lee Roy Selmon is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Dewey played seven years in the NFL.Also reaching the NFL was Miami's stellar safety Tinker Owens, who was named the Sugar Bowl MVP a year later as a wide receiver for Oklahoma.Bishop Kelley was led by defensive back Rick Dickson, who had four interceptions in a game. Dickson is Tulane's athletic director.Another tough-hitting defensive back was Webster's Rod Kilgore, a two-time NCAA wrestling champion at OU.1980Memorial's large-school state title team was led by defensive linemen Kevin Lilly and Doug Maritan. Lilly played at TU and in the NFL, but was beaten out for defensive player of the year honors by Maritan, who had 108 tackles. East Central's defense was led by linemen Tony Casillas, who won the Lombardi Award at OU in 1985 and played 12 years in the NFL, and Doug Rawlinson, who played at Brigham Young.The season featured an outstanding junior class that blossomed in 1981. Those included Claremore safety Steve Gage, who would become a four-year starting quarterback at Tulsa and a DB in the NFL, and Broken Arrow's David Alexander, who had 128 tackles as a senior en route to playing at TU and 10 years as an offensive lineman in the NFL. Other junior defensive stars were Kevin Andrews and Craig Vosburgh, who helped Bishop Kelley win a 3A state title in '81.1997Jenks' defense included 2001 Butkus Award winner Rocky Calmus, who played four years in the NFL; Sean Mahan, an offensive lineman for seven NFL seasons; plus major college players Jason Lohr (Nebraska), Brad Hawkins (TU), Brett Butler (TU) and Matt McCoy (OU). The Trojans allowed an average of only 8.4 points per game and many of those occurred after games were decided. Jenks gave up only 21 points over the last six games to cap a 14-0 season."It's the best defense I've ever coached against," said current Wagoner head coach Dale Condict, who was an assistant that year at Muskogee, which was blanked 26-0. "We had a good team and they dominated us. They were amazing."Another defensive standout that year was Union lineman Kory Klein, who helped OU win a national title in 2000.2005Union cornerback Dominique Franks, who is now with the Atlanta Falcons, was the state player of the year. Bixby safety Chris Harris is in his third year with the Denver Broncos.Other defensive stars included Jenks' Jake Laptad, who played briefly in the NFL; Muskogee lineman Derek Burton, who started at OSU; and Coweta's Mike Bryan and Foyil's Tanner Antle, who each started at TU. And there were two hard-hitting playmaking freshmen who made an impact that year, Dewar's Ronnell Lewis (now with the Detroit Lions) and McLain's Shawn Jackson (with TU).Copyright: ___ (c)2013 Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) Visit Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) at .tulsaworld.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉出租

國慶黃金周臨近，迷你倉旅遊和機票預訂已經升溫。近日，芒果網發佈一份關乎今年“十一”長假的機票市場報告，南都記者看到，從8月中旬開始，黃金周期間的機票預訂量徒然增多，比去年同期增長兩成左右。報告顯示，黃金周期間，深圳人的國內旅行目的地以西北為熱門，包括成都、西安等城市。而在出境游方面，中國香港、台北和韓國首爾三座城市則包攬前三。韓國、泰國出境游長勢迅猛，目前為止已比去年同期增長近200%，尤其是飛往韓國首爾的機票，預訂漲幅已超過500%。機票價格依然是最為敏感的問題。據記者儲存倉解，國內線、地區航線及國際短線機票價格呈兩頭高、中間低的價格走勢。9月29日到10月1日出行的機票價格基本上達到頂峰，10月2日到4日，機票價格一路走低，隨後再度回升。芒果網稱，深圳飛往成都的航班，9月29日到10月1日期間，機票價格幾乎全價；10月4日的價格則4.5折，僅630元；10月6日到7日，機票價格又回升到6-8折。不過，受出境游增長的影響，國際長線機票價格普漲，漲幅高達50%-150%左右。記者注意到，與去年相比，今年的特價機票很難覓。採寫：南都記者 盧亮迷你倉沙田

信息來源於四川新聞網 / Cited from .newssc.org/　　　　周宗江是宜賓市高縣四烈鄉人。4 歲的時候，迷你倉出租親生父親就離世了。農忙時節，他就和母親忙活在田間地頭，讓他早早地就體會到了農村生活的苦楚，立志要跳出農門。今年，他如願考上了西南科技大學材料科學與工程專業，但他到現在還在擔心著自己的學費。對於大學生活的憧憬，他只有個樸實的願望，就是能順利讀完。成長：艱苦生活讓他從小明志　　正式確定被西南科技大學錄取後，剛上高中的表弟被教導說：“你要好好向哥哥學習。”這樣一句話，讓周宗江生起了一絲自豪感。高中的時候，因家庭貧困，母親曾想過讓周宗江輟學。班主任看他成績很好，是能上重本的料，便極力勸說他父母，四處為他辦理助學項目。最後母親同意說，能上重本就讀下去。現在如願考上重點大學，他還在擔憂著自己的學費。對於未來規劃，周宗江沒有很多宏大的願景，只希望大學生活能夠順利度過。　　4歲的時候，周宗江的親生父親就離世了。之後3年時間，家里的農活全部靠母子兩人在做，沉重的農活讓母親身體垮了下來。直到母親再次結婚情況才得以好轉。即使時隔這麼多年，他依然清晰地迷你倉得自己立志時的感慨：“那幾年很累。要盡自己最大的努力考上大學，可以不用辛苦做農活的想法就在那幾年產生的。”未來：希望打工順利完成學業　　說起對兒子評價，母親脫口而出的就是??勤快。“一回家都會幫著家里收莊稼什麼的，打穀子、收玉米都是他在做。”　　去年9月份，母親查出了嚴重的子宮疾病需要做手術。為了不影響孩子學習，母親一直沒有告訴周宗江自己的病情。直到他看到母親長期在吃藥，又無意中看到了醫藥單，才知道母親的情況。他反複叮囑母親：要少做重活。他一回到家，都搶著幹重活，讓母親多休息。　　家里除了他，還有兩個弟弟。而全家收入就只依靠務農所得。暑假來臨，他第一個想法就是打工補貼家用。一個人在市區找了三天，還是沒有著落。“讀大學的時候，我一定會出去勤工儉學補貼家用。去給別人補課，補一些我擅長的學科。”周宗江堅定地說。　　周宗江現已被共青團宜賓市委擬為2013年“青春助學之山城助學項目”幫助對象，將獲得2000元助學金。同時，也歡迎更多社會愛心人士加入到青春助學活動中來。　　青春助學熱線：0831-8201829；028-96111。　　華西城市讀本實習記者 劉橙丹儲存倉

Wider coverage would help those with disabilities and certain conditionsAS Singaporeans await further details on the expansion of the MediShield scheme, advocates for people with disabilities and pre-existing conditions are looking with anticipation to the promise of a national health insurance scheme with universal coverage.mini storageFurther stoking hope was last week's launch of the NTUC Income SpecialCare (Autism) scheme, a first-of-its-kind plan for people on the autism spectrum.More can be done for other under-insured groups as well, said Epilepsy Care Group Singapore executive director Goh Keng Hwee. For example, seizure disorders are often classified as a pre-existing condition, which makes it challenging for epileptics to obtain adequate insurance coverage.Mr Goh said that this hurts patients' pockets because if they have a fit in public, bystanders may call an ambulance even when this is not medically necessary. Patients then have to pay both ambulance and emergency room fees.Ambulance fees are currently not covered by MediShield, along with medical procedures such as vaccination, contraception, maternity care and sex reassignment surgery.Noting that yearly premiums start at $198 under the SpecialCare (Autism) plan - about twice the regular rate - Mr Goh said that premiums of around $200 are reasonable. He added that proper insurance coverage would prevent those with seizure disorders from burdening the public health system. "After all, they will be paying the premium," he said.Some other conditions now excluded under MediShield include mental health issues and HIV-related illnesses.An Action for Aids spokesman said: "There is currently only some insurance cover to protect those who are living with the HIV virus primarily for treatment of other non-HIV self storageelated illnesses. But, in general, insurance support is very limited and comes with many conditions." Given how new drug regimens have made HIV a manageable medical condition rather than a death sentence, the organisation looks forward to the inclusion of HIV/Aids in the proposed universal MediShield Life.Daniel Fung, the president of the Singapore Association for Mental Health, told BT that this situation needs to be rectified."Currently, mental illnesses are often exclusionary items in insurance and those who wish to be insured are given relatively expensive rider premiums," said Dr Fung, who is also the chairman of the Institute of Mental Health medical board."It would be good that mental illnesses be included in general insurance as the risk pooling is better in a large population."He also called on insurers to provide greater clarity on what types of mental illnesses are excluded from coverage, rather than using the term as a catch-all.Private insurance companies said that they will be working with the Ministry of Health to provide feedback on the impact of the MediShield review on their Medisave-approved Integrated Shield Plans. These insurance policies, in which premiums are paid directly to private insurers, combine basic MediShield coverage with enhanced private coverage.Integrated Shield Plan provider AIA Singapore said that the company "supports efforts to bridge the under-insurance gap".NTUC Income's senior vice-president Ken Ng also praised MediShield Life as good news for a nation striving to nurture inclusivity and accommodate rising healthcare costs."We recognise the importance of having health insurance for everyone," said Mr Ng. "We must also accept that to achieve this, insurance premiums for the average person will necessarily go up."迷你倉

What key messages did you take away from the Prime Minister's National Day Rally on Sunday? Which of the policy changes outlined by PM Lee strike you as most important or urgent, and why?Bek Kheng LeeManaging DirectorAzen Manufacturing Pte LtdHAVING been a dialysis patient for the last 14 years, it saddens me to see many cases of needy patients not obtaining optimal treatment for their kidney failure, simply because they are not covered by medical insurance and cannot afford the high medical costs of regular dialysis and medication.迷你倉價錢As such, the new MediShield Life for universal coverage certainly strikes me as the most important. Unlike those offered by private commercial companies, MediShield Life serves to genuinely help those who need it most, and does not discriminate against the elderly or those with pre-existing illnesses.Singaporeans who suffer from chronic illnesses and who do not enjoy existing coverage will certainly be very thankful to the Singapore government for this policy change.Tan Chong HuatManaging PartnerRHTLaw Taylor WessingTHE key message to me was a willing and able government that is taking charge of the issues affecting Singaporeans, and one which wants to stay in power and win subsequent elections. This augurs well for Singapore.The most urgent policy change to me is the overall strategic shift in providing for Singaporeans who are in need and taking steps to ensure an inclusive society. A government of the people for the people is the PAP government I have come to know. With professed egalitarianism and compassion, the next phase of nation-building may have just begun.Ray FergusonChief ExecutiveStandard Chartered Bank SingaporeFROM a business and investment standpoint, the long-term plans outlined by Prime Minister Lee to retain Singapore's edge as a global port and aviation hub are viewed positively as it demonstrates the government's commitment and vision for the future.Singapore's strengths lie in its unparalleled connectivity to Asia and the rest of the world, and it is particularly well placed as a ''Global-Asia hub''. Plans to double capacity of the airport and build a new port hub are major milestones requiring significant investments, which we believe will maintain Singapore's competitiveness and attractiveness to businesses and investors looking to grow in the region.Dr Lee Kheng HockPresidentThe College of Family Physicians SingaporeTHE changes to our healthcare system address the evolving needs of all strata of society, particularly the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and the under-served segments of the population. MediShield Life has attracted the most attention because of concerns over rising healthcare costs across all life stages. However, it is the changes to the Medisave outpatient policy that will have the most impact in the short to medium term by lessening the financial burden of those in the ''sandwiched class''.Our College welcomes the revised policies which effectively tackle healthcare challenges for Singaporeans.Yeoh Oon JinExecutive ChairmanPwC SingaporeTHE Prime Minister's message was on three vital areas (housing, healthcare and education) that affect all Singaporeans. Our government is to be applauded for not only opening avenues for conversations but reacting swiftly with constructive changes. The initiatives in each of these are key to providing better access to three basic necessities. On this basis I cannot rank which part of PM Lee's message I prefer.Notably, in the area of housing, it is encouraging to see that help will be provided to the lower and middle-income families to support their upgrading to larger units where possible, making three and four-bedroom flats more affordable. It is also good that the suggested policy changes are not expected to affect the resale market, as this would help with the preservation of current property values.With regard to healthcare, it is timely to consider the options of expanding Medishield coverage, extending CHAS to everyone in low-income households and exploring the possibility of allowing Medisave to be used for outpatient treatments in a bid to address concerns of rising healthcare costs. However, while Medishield Life is expected to benefit everyone universally (regardless of age, health or economic status), it is important to ensure that the new scheme provides for wider coverage with affordable premiums, particularly for those who will not qualify for any subsidy, or else it could create a difficult environment for the average Singaporean - more so if their individual taxes are raised in future under an inflationary environment.While sceptics will say the proof of this pudding is in the execution, I believe more conversations as a nation will also help to tweak the multitude of changes from this National Day Rally and maybe more. My favourite line from the PM is his repeated request for us to ''have faith''.Tan Hak LehChief Executive OfficerAIA SingaporeTHE Prime Minister's speech at the National Day Rally 2013 was well-balanced, taking a long-term perspective to address national issues of an ageing population and increasing cost of healthcare globally, while responding directly to real everyday concerns of Singaporeans on the issues of housing, healthcare and education. Announcements on initiatives in healthcare are of great importance, given their immediate and future implications for members of the community.AIA Singapore supports efforts to bridge the under-insurance gap among families and we are aligned with the government's approach of investing in the health of our nation. In all, we are encouraged by the numerous efforts which will strengthen the family unit, and AIA Singapore will continue to work in close collaboration with the authorities to achieve this.Kelly KuhnPresident, Asia PacificCarlson Wagonlit TravelWE applaud the Prime Minister on his bold vision to sustain Singapore's growth and ensure it remains a vibrant hub in South-east Asia. The long-term strategies laid out for development across key sectors will help instil further confidence in Singapore's future among the business community.As we anticipate growth in the travel industry over the next few years, developments in infrastructure _ particularly the upgrades currently underway at Changi Airport, such as the Project Jewel and the opening of additional terminals _ will play an important role in strengthening Singapore's position as a destination of choice for both business and leisure travellers.Jack ChuaCEOERA Singapore''THE government is listening to the people, and not just listening but also trying to do something about the issues that are of utmost concern to Singaporeans.'' This is what I thought after listening to PM Lee's National Day Rally speech. I was especially heartened by the revamps in MediShield to include the elderly and those with pre-existing illnesses because really, considering their age, increased health risk due to medical history and increasing medical costs, they are the ones who need such a safety net the most.This is especially good news for those who cannot afford to take out private health insurance for themselves or their loved ones. The inclusion will help alleviate considerable financial burden off their caregivers, and give both insured and their families peace of mind knowing that there is MediShield to fall back on should the insured require any expensive medical treatments.I only wish that the extra premiums imposed on them will also be reasonable and minimal, else it will be meaningless and will defeat the whole purpose of the scheme.Florence NgManaging Director, FounderStraits Talent Pte LtdIT is heartening to see that the government has taken on board feedback from the ground through the year-long National Conversation. The plans for long-term infrastructure improvement (relocation of the Paya Lebar airbase and the container port operations) so as to free up more usable land for future development is an excellent one, and will go a long way to ensure our competitiveness amid an ever-evolving global economy. The forthcoming changes to our education system are also a move in the right direction. This is two-fold: it reinforces our meritocracy model as well as the development of our future generation to prepare them for the challenges ahead.I applaud the move to tweak the P1 registration system to ensure a more even distribution of student profiles across our school network. This will motivate greater parent and community volunteerism. The shift towards a more holistic performance appraisal of children is also welcome, and is especially important in our drive towards character building and cultivating a more caring community and nation. All in all, an excellent road-map for the way forward.Sam YapGroup Executive Chairman and Co-FounderHTwo Investment Holdings Pte LtdI WAS excited over the various strategic moves and initiatives announced by the PM in his National Day Rally speech. Bold ideas on infrastructure, public housing, healthcare and education were presented. I agree that collective efforts from all sectors would be required to ensure the success of these plans.The plan envisioned by the PM is for the future of our nation to stay strong and relevant with the changes and developments coming ahead of us. The many policy shifts will benefit a lot of people in the community, whether it is in healthcare, education or public housing. As a company providing educational services to children and families, we feel that new initiatives and policies in education will be most impactful and relevant to many people. They reflect the government's acceptance of feedback and views on this topic through the OSC with reasonable steps taken to ensure some ''blocks'' are removed.I also applaud the announcement of more childcare centres for young children to support the many young families in Singapore. As an organisation, our company will endeavour to support these initiatives.Michael DiGeorgeManaging DirectorARINC Asia Pacific DivisionBEING an aviation technology and solutions provider, ARINC is most excited about the expansion plans for Changi Airport. With passenger figures rising, we see airports in the region investing to keep up by equipping themselves with the right technology and building new terminals. Airports face a variety of challenges, including managing the increasing cost of infrastructure and processing large volumes of passengers efficiently. To resolve these, airports are looking for other sources of revenue. Changi Airport, already one of the world's best, is rightfully on track to becoming the ''airport of the future'' and retaining its position as a key aviation hub in the region. The unveiling of ''Project Jewel'' underpins the evolvement of airports into ''aeropolises''.In time to come, revenue from these ''aeropolises'' would undoubtedly contribute a substantial amount to a country's economy. More importantly, this represents a radical transformation of the passenger experience at the airport, making it enjoyable, fast and seamless. The airport of the future, then, truly becomes an area in which one can live, work and play.Max LohCountry Managing PartnerErnst & Young LLPTHE message that Singapore must be future-ready was clear and present. It is imperative that we anchor our position in a globalised economy while building an inclusive country that brings out the best in our people without leaving anyone behind.We need courage and foresight to change and seize opportunities, and a collective faith that the risks and pain that the current generation bears will reap a better world that future generations deserve. And most importantly, every Singaporean individual, in their own way, should and must be a steward of our collective future. Corporates can contribute too, and it is this belief in our role that we at EY have ''Building a better working world'' as our new organisational purpose.Seah Kian PengCEO (Singapore)NTUC Fairprice Co-operative LtdTHE Prime Minister's National Day Rally outlined the strategic shift in our approach towards nation building, aligning the efforts of the individual, the community and the government. It is an encouraging message that is underpinned by the themes of determination to overcome adversities to succeed in life and dedication in giving back to society to enhance our lives and those of our next generation.More importantly, PM's speech puts together in a big picture what the government has been trying to do in various smaller steps: fix the current capacity crunch, while planning and implementing changes for the long term; and all with the big picture in mind. This is not an easy feat because there is always the pressure to take care of the short term, the squeaky wheel, while leaving the longer-term problems for the next generation. But PM and this government are not like that.And this is the one major impression that has remained from this rally _ true, there is an increase in social spending, and the government is providing more welfare, but there is also some market and financial discipline. All these additional benefits must ultimately be paid for, and I am glad that the PM did not shy away from making these hard announcements. As PM said, long-term planning is an ''act of faith'', based on a belief that we will be here for the long term. And the only way we can do this, is to continue to make the right choices, no matter how hard they are.Mohamed IsmailCEOPropnex Realty Pte LtdI AM heartened that PM Lee has given the clear direction and assurance that BTO prices will not only remain affordable for generations to come, but that it will also remain an asset class for Singaporeans to benefit from in the long term.This is despite the many suggestions during the OSC about tweaking the policies such as lowering lease period, selling back to HDB, increasing the MOP and reducing the prices of HDB properties, etc.PM Lee's new housing policies have already benefited many, as highlighted at the rally that even the bottom 20 per cent of home-owners can be equity-rich by up to $200,000 when they sell their HDB properties.The wider provision of subsidies will also certainly benefit many who need them at the entry level, as it will allow everyone an opportunity towards home ownership.Lim Soon HockManaging DirectorPlan-B Icag Pte LtdTHE key message from PM is clear: the government is not only listening but is taking concrete action to tackle many of the long-standing problems raised by our citizenry in relation to healthcare, housing and education. The government wants to strike out a new social compact with our citizenry, but everyone must play his or her part in the new Singapore, going forward.The policy shift in healthcare as outlined by PM Lee, in particular Medishield Life, to cover everyone irrespective of age or health condition, is most important and urgent, given our ageing population. In relation to this, to keep premiums affordable, the government will have to introduce other intiatives, such as telehealth services, in the new continuum of healthcare, from acute care in hospitals to stepped-down care in community hospitals to home care. There is definitely a role which telehealth services can play in triage management and chronic disease management to right site healthcare, through greater personal ownership, and as a consequence to keep healthcare costs as low and as affordable as possible.David SiahCountry ManagerTrend Micro SingaporeSINGAPORE has always lived up to the values of a forward-thinking nation, growing from strength to strength over the years. As a top financial and business district and a regional base for many companies, our people are expected to lead by example. While we excel in academics, it takes a different set of skills to instil a culture of entrepreneurship and leadership _ a process which takes time to cultivate and is nurtured from a young age. The Prime Minister's proposal to broaden the Direct School Admissions categories to admit those with qualities like character, drive and leadership into top schools is an important step in ensuring that the country nurtures the right talent.Through the recognition of various strengths and the holistic nurturing of our youth today, I believe Singapore would take a greater leap forward in building a community and work environment that fosters good leadership skills.Toby FowlstonManaging Director, SingaporeRobert Walters (Singapore) LtdTHE annual National Day Rally often serves as a reminder of Singapore's constant efforts towards progression, to which most Singaporeans anticipate the upcoming plans and projections for the country. Always a topic of popular debate, the promise of enabling every working Singaporean to own a home is one of the most significant key messages. The affordability of housing is of top concern and the implementation of such policies is likely to impact and improve the standards of living.The future plans for Changi Airport's Terminals 4 and 5 also promise a lot of prospects and opportunities for the coming generations of working professionals in Singapore. This will create jobs across business functions and continue to uphold Changi Airport's global award-winning brand name.Christophe DuchatellierCEOAdecco AsiaTHE government's stance on creating new jobs within the aviation and services sector, through the development of two new terminals, clearly indicates the strong interest it has in ensuring the stability and security of Singaporeans. As much as we can expect new job creation within the aviation-related areas, we urge job-seekers to constantly look towards upgrading and upskilling themselves to remain relevant in this competitive and challenging landscape.Clearly, the government has taken positive steps in ensuring social and economic growth, through the various healthcare and education policies, allowing for Singaporeans to look forward to a better future.Brad GrayRegional Director, South East AsiaPolycomTHE focus on education in this year's National Day Rally was encouraging, with policy changes in the form of a revamped PSLE system and flexible learning environments highlighting how learning no longer needs to be confined within a classroom environment. Technological advances have made cross-country knowledge sharing and other unconventional learning platforms possible, thus defying the traditional boundaries of education.Policy changes in healthcare acknowledge the need to cater to Singapore's ageing population. Initiatives should be put in place to enhance access to healthcare facilities and improve existing systems. Investments in communications infrastructure can facilitate services such as video-consultations from home, thus reducing the need for the elderly to travel and simplifying access to healthcare. Similarly, flexible working policies can be adopted to develop an elderly-friendly working environment. These allow the older workforce to continue offering their expertise using technology that allows them to work from any convenient location.Dhirendra ShantilalBoard Director & Head, Asia PacificFircroftIT was a heartfelt speech. I am especially encouraged by PM Lee's proposal to fine-tune our education system into one that instils a genuine love for learning in students, instead of focusing only on examination performance. I believe that opportunities should be provided for every child to excel to his or her own ability, and at the child's own pace.This holistic educational approach demonstrates the Singapore government's commitment to invest in each individual, and creates a more diverse, versatile and flexible workforce that is also more competitive globally. Part of a more holistic education is to better prepare tertiary-level students for the working world through greater participation in internships.Another important area is healthcare, especially the revamping of MediShield with MediShield Life, which would benefit many elderly residents. While the government is cognisant of not overburdening future generations with higher healthcare premiums, taking care of our elderly is at the core of many Asian traditions, and reflects the v迷你倉lues we hold dear as a society.Kong Chee MinGroup Chief Executive OfficerCenturion Corp LtdIT is comforting to know that the government is going to do its best to help SMEs cope with the tightened foreign worker supply. The PM's speech has also provided a clear direction about not being over-reliant on foreign labour, by managing its demand while not stopping the inflow of foreign workers into Singapore.Foreign workers will continue to be essential contributors to Singapore's economic development. For jobs that are not palatable to Singaporeans, foreign workers are a lifeline. As they are for almost all of our corporate clients, who house their foreign workers in our accommodation facilities.Kenny GohChief Executive OfficerMacroKioskIT is encouraging to see the Singapore government's initiatives in addressing the country and society's changing needs. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally address highlights the government's commitment to developing well-thought-out, long-term policies and initiatives that cover both the social and corporate sectors.The new infrastructural developments at the airport, in particular, will strengthen Singapore's position as a key gateway to Asia. Singapore's government has effectively leveraged on Singapore's airport as the first touch-point for tourists and business visitors.To continue to build loyalty with first-class business, travel and lifestyle experiences and at the same time reduce operational costs, the government needs to ensure that they have the right technological solutions in place as they build new terminals and facilities at Changi airport. With the growing consumer preference for mobile, paperless communications, mobile technologies will play an integral role in delivering personalised services, such as mobile check-in, mobile ticketing and mobile notifications, in order to address the efficiencies in managing the increasing passenger traffic.Anton RavindranCEO & FounderRapidstartIN his National Day Rally address in Mandarin, PM spoke about the labour crunch. One of the issues which need attention today is the rising cost of operating a business in Singapore and the lack of manpower resources because of the recent foreign talent/worker policies effected by the Ministry of Manpower in recent times. Homegrown businesses and SMEs are facing increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining manpower and some have folded as a consequence in recent times. This ultimately means loss of jobs for Singaporeans who in turn will compete with other Singaporeans for existing jobs.Besides, the new global economy which competes for global talent (which is primarily the key asset of any enterprise) must create an environment which is conducive to enable enterprises to sustain existing business, create new businesses, and to scale and become regional and global enterprises. This would create more and even better jobs. If the issue is about foreign worker/skills depressing the income levels of Singaporeans and/or contributing to the increasing stress on national infrastructure such as public housing and transport, some form of levy, surcharge or tax could be levied on such foreign talent. Such additional tax should not be an issue for them as Singapore has one of the lowest tax regimes globally which the foreign talent can benefit from. Such collection could be used to build additional housing and transport infrastructure to support the increase in population.Trying to keep the pie at the same size will not yield bigger or even better slices. The only way forward is to enlarge the pie by adding talent. We cannot grow by nurturing only selected enterprises. Encouraging more to venture and to set up more enterprises of their own (which will become bigger and global) would create better jobs for Singaporeans.Deepakjit SinghChief Executive OfficerEncompass Digital Media AsiaIT was most affirming to see that the nation has embarked on forging a new social compact, between the government and its people, and between businesses and individuals. As a result of these shifts in society, we will continue to see the transformation of our economy hasten into one that will be led by high-value services, and managed by a more productive workforce which will comprise Singaporeans at its core.In his National Day Rally speech, the Prime Minister reminded us of the wisdom of Dr Goh Keng Swee, who cautioned Singaporeans against taking liberties with past successes, but to build on them and scale greater heights. Enriching the robust foundations of Singapore's successes as an aviation, maritime and financial hub, the government has also identified the prospect of transforming Singapore into a broadcasting and media hub for the world. In my opinion, the country's strengths in the rule of law, respect for intellectual property, budding talent base, and concentration of corporate headquarters place Singapore in a unique position to become the world's digital media valley, where superior content is created and produced and where digital media is developed and managed.Encompass believes in the potential of this transformation and will continue to partner with the government and businesses to realise this aspiration. Beyond expanding our 88,000 square feet facility, we plan to invest $15 million to $20 million in Singapore over the next five years, as we keep up the momentum of attracting leading broadcasters from around the world to the country, so as to make Singapore a genuine hub of excellence and activity.Soon OngChief Executive OfficerClarity GroupPRIME Minister Lee's speech was by far the most decisive demonstration of the changing face of Singapore. In the course of Clarity's 35-year history, the company has seen the city's landscape evolve from one where godowns and shophouses would skirt the Singapore River, to a skyline that now rivals some of world's leading commercial capitals. This year's National Day Rally addressed the next step of our transformation, which signalled a shift in focus from the hardware to the heartware of the nation, and how together, we may realise our collective aspiration.IT was also reassuring to note that the Prime Minister commenced his speech about Singapore's next wave of economic transformation by recognising some key advances in technology _ such as the use of robotics _ that were developed, and are already making a difference in Singapore. As a business which has always harnessed technology as an enabler for people to enjoy a higher quality of life, Clarity is looking forward to being able to play its part in helping Singapore realise its vision for a new Changi Airport, and a milieu of new developments in the Marina Bay area that is currently home to the world's busiest shipping port. The next-generation development _ whether commercial or residential _ will be a smarter one that will?yield greater premiums for their owners with more efficient monitoring and use of energy and facilities.In homes today, we have developed solutions for?families to be able to control and manage household services such as cooling, lighting, blinds, security, and data throughout the apartment via their tablet or smart devices intuitively. Lights,?air-conditioning and environmental control?can work together autonomously. For instance, having set a preferred temperature for a designated space, our smart systems will be able to calibrate air-conditioning while intelligently calculate and react to any heat permeating the room with photovoltaic windows that tint automatically. With less heat, air-conditioning units need not work so hard, which results in massive energy savings.?In homes of the future, we envisage these same residential facilities to take intelligent action as a result of learnt preferences of its owner, from security to entertainment experiences. Imagine the possibilities of applying these advances to next-generation projects like Project Jewel and the new airport terminals, as we nurture a more productive workforce to harness these technologies to deliver on an enhanced service experience. The next step forward is indeed going to be an exciting one!Dora HoanCo-Chairman / Group CEOBest World International LtdTHERE are three main concerns _ housing affordability, medical expenses and education _ which are equally important and urgent to different segments of population. From the National Day Rally, PM has demonstrated that the government will fundamentally address these concerns and from there, pave the way to accommodate the population increase. For the younger generation, who are too intimidated by the housing cost and competitive educational system to have children, the government will be enhancing the housing grants. This will relieve the burden of owning a house. Besides that, the change in PSLE scoring system will be beneficial in alleviating the stress.The next segment will be the senior citizens, who are concerned about the affordability of healthcare due to lack of insurance coverage. Hence, introducing mandatory lifetime coverage for MediShield will be a great and timely move for all Singaporeans. In addition, the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base and Tanjong Pagar port will help to provide more space for the increasing population. All these paint a positive future for Singapore.David LowCEOFuturistic Store Fixtures Pte LtdTHIS year's National Day Rally saw the Prime Minister outlining the nation blueprint for advancement in the next 20 years. My key takeaway is the government's strategies to keep the country sustainably competitive in the global world by instilling faith in our people and confidence in investors. These ''acts of faith'' will create political stability which is fundamental to support the blueprint. With progressive development plans in infrastructure and basic needs of housing, healthcare and education addressed in alignment to standards of a developed nation, we should see healthy economic growth of 1-3 per cent which reinforces stability in the long run.For the blueprint to take off, the utmost important directive would be to address the needs of the lower tier ensuring a secured safety net comprising affordable housing, promised education and medical coverage. This comes with a high cost and of equal importance would be the calibration of our budget allocation. End of the day, it helps to narrow the gap between the rich and less privileged through working on the fundamentals instead of pure populist-driven policies.Liu ChunlinCEOK&C Protective Technologies Pte LtdTHE government has changed the way of thinking in managing the country by taking real actions: putting in effort through ''Our Singapore Conversation'' initiative in order to understand better the needs and wants of our people, and subsequently combining these findings with the best interest of our country. As a result, the policy changes in subsidy for home purchases and healthcare (including Medisave and MediShield) are very impressive and well-planned.There is also good news for the economy as the government has committed more spending on infrastructure like new port hub at Tuas, Changi Airport Terminal 5 and Jewel at Terminal 1. As a homegrown company that provides security and protective solutions, our company is ready to accept and welcome these great business opportunities to be involved in these future developments. The Jewel Project at Changi Airport is going to be a wonderful experience, one similar to that offered by the Gardens by the Bay, for both the local as well as the foreign visitors.The policy changes are providing the seeds for a better future for our next generations, just like what our forefathers had done for this generation: laying down a solid foundation for the country. In addition, the new developments will create new jobs for at least the next 30 years.David LeongManaging DirectorPeopleWorldwide Consulting Pte LtdPM's 2013 National Day Rally speech is really the drawing of a vision with concrete action plans. A year-long Singapore Conversation has culminated?in real?action on education, healthcare and housing which directly impact on lives.Education is?featured strongly in the rally. His?imagery of a range of peaks and many paths to achievements and to the top of the peaks is a great way to express the education vision. The landscape is not about one mountain or Mount Singapura but a range like the Himalayas each with a visibility on its own highland, each with its own stratosphere. To each his own to achieve and the government will provide the access through the different elevations _ primary, secondary, ITE, polytechnics and universities. Elitism and exclusivity of access to privileged and pedigreed schools are?mitigated with better porosity allowing non-connected or affiliated households and families to have access to good institutions _ but on ballots. Everyone has equal chance _ for primary schools only. For secondary schools, it will be based on merit on scores and other non-academic attributes. This is?very reassuring since education is the greatest social leveller.The challenge to build a more just and socially equal society is?a work in progress and the government must start with getting policies?aligned and coherent?and to deliver them with a heart _ not?clinical coldness.?Homes and hearts must be in the same place. Where there are hearts that care, homes?are?where the hearts are.Joshua YimCEOAchieve GroupTHE policy changes that strike me most are in the areas of housing and healthcare. In terms of housing, there has been a lot of concern among the people, especially low-income families, about whether they are able to afford a home. PM Lee's speech provides a great assurance that every one of us will be able to afford a roof over our heads, and he provided a precise breakdown of the numbers whereby even a household earning $1,000 a month will be able to afford a flat.As Singapore progresses, many of its citizens have begun to feel that the country is getting more and more expensive, catering to the rich and not to commoners. Likewise, medical care is getting more expensive for the man in the street. It is good that the PM's Office is rolling out various strategies to assure the general public that the healthcare system will remain affordable.Having said that, I do feel that more can be done to address the issue of an ageing population. According to the Population White Paper released earlier this year, the number of citizens aged 65 and above will triple to 900,000 by 2030 and this group will be supported by a declining base of working-age citizens. This is a very serious issue that will impact the healthcare system and our society as a whole. I believe the PM's Office is looking into this issue and the policy changes he has announced during the National Day Rally show that the government is moving towards the right direction in terms of taking care of its people.While these steps outlined by PM Lee are very encouraging, I would like to see more initiatives to help the low-income especially, who may not have a strong nest-egg for their retirement.Patrick LiewSpecial AdviserHSR Global LimitedPM Lee inspired me to inculcate six leadership disciplines:1. Envisioning _ Having An Electrifying Vision: PM Lee is part of one of the few if not the only team of leaders that plans 20 years in advance, a dream that captures our imagination.2. Exemplifying _ Setting The Right Example: You may not agree with everything that PM Lee has said in all his speeches but you can't fault him for over-promising and not delivering on the major goods. More importantly, he has demonstrated by his leadership, performance and lifestyle that he is a leader who is worthy of our respect.3. Enrolling _ Developing An Effective Team: As I studied PM Lee's team of leaders in the Auditorium, I have to say that by any international standards, it is a great team of people. They have the commitment, character, competence and compassion that have made Singapore one of the most admired countries in the world.4. Empowering _ Enabling Teammates To Fulfil The Vision: PM Lee has been building upon one of the most effective leadership succession models. As Singaporeans, we should be thankful that few governments in the world have a more vigorous system in selecting, developing and promoting its leaders.5. Encouraging _ Inspiring and Motivating Your Team Mates: Throughout his speech, PM Lee gave credit to individuals, communities and the government, all of whose constituencies are important and vital in building our nation. He was generous in praising fellow colleagues and ordinary persons on the street.6. Excelling _ Taking Your Team Unrelentingly To Higher Levels: PM Lee reminded Singapore about the rapid change and uncertainty caused by globalisation, technology, and competition.He challenged us to change our mindset, aim high, and adopt a new strategic direction so as to enhance our well-being, advantage and growth.Thirumalai ChandrooChairman/CEOModern Montessori International GroupHEARTFELT and motivated _ that's what I felt of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech. It was a speech that addressed facts and spoke of issues that many Singaporeans are grappling with on a daily basis. PM Lee addressed the core areas of housing, education, healthcare and building strong ties as a community, which are all important to keep the development of our small but feisty Singapore going.One that really struck a chord with me as most significant is education; for I am in the business of teaching. Ensuring that our future generations are given the best opportunities and resources is important to me as it ensures that a well-educated community has a great deal to offer to the growth and stability of the country. PM Lee emphasised the importance of meritocracy in Singapore's education system. He also acknowledged that it could do with more changes, which is the hallmark of our nation that constantly seeks to better herself and never becomes complacent with her current success.A holistic and open approach was the ideation behind our march forward for education this National Day Rally. PM Lee announced that PSLE is going to move towards a letter-based grading system which I view as a positive welcome, as it allows children to perform without the added pressure of how a single point in a T-score could ultimately affect their grades. As an educator myself, it is my thought that, when students are prompted from within to learn, they fuel inner qualities which are required for their destinations in advance. These qualities include resilience, creativity and self-discipline; which cannot always be tallied by scores.Another significant move is the provision for secondary school students who are in the Normal Academic stream _ to pursue a higher level subject if they have done well in that subject in their PSLE. This is a very positive and enriching move for any student who may be weaker in some subjects and stronger in others. This allows students to expand their knowledge of subjects that they show keen interest in.Thus having a broader banding system and opening up more options for our secondary students will maintain the positive effect of requiring schools to come up with a more holistic approach to their methods of education. It is progress towards creating students who are interested in reaching a particular goal fundamentally, and then the motivation to pursue it will fall from within. Their interests and natural abilities should become a starting point for learning, for them to enjoy the learning process and eventually specialise in a field that would become their career. Of course, on the contrary: a more open system at higher levels will also mean that parents may put more emphasis on children when they are younger, expecting pre-schools to offer a more academic-based curriculum as opposed to the ''play-as-you-learn'' approach we take today.Though it appears to be a perfect tempest of changes, it will take time to develop these initiatives and understand their potential, and I believe that with our strong foundation as a developing nation, nothing can deter us as we continue to make headway in a constructive manner.新蒲崗迷你倉

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【王郁倫╱台北報導】微軟執行長鮑默日前宣布12個月內退休，新蒲崗迷你倉台灣產業鏈紛表震驚，但品牌廠商認為，12個月內不致影響微軟跟台灣硬體製造業合作關係，長期則要看新繼任者掌舵方向；業者分析，或許新人上台可為台灣產業帶來曙光，微軟也有機會不再堅持自售硬體跟客戶爭利。微軟跟英特爾在2000年以來主導產業風雲逾10年，但2大巨頭現在都面臨生死交關轉折點：英特爾承認錯誤早，執行長歐德寧1年前就宣布退休，讓繼任者帶領英特爾朝新移動戰場邁進，而微軟則仍由執行長鮑默主導轉型，去年跨足硬體Surface銷售，引發業界不滿，Windows 8介面接受度差，又再度讓微軟前景蒙陰霾。 料不再堅持與客爭利 鮑默多年前曾訪台，倡導mini storage螢一雲，當時廣達（2382）董事長林百里出席力挺，如今鮑默宣布下台，台灣供應鏈皆表示雖然意外，但可以理解。華碩（2357）財務長張偉明表示，微軟高層異動應對華碩沒有影響，雙方會繼續緊密的夥伴關係。業者分析，鮑默主導下，微軟先是跨足硬體得罪品牌業者，後來Surface大降價，又衝擊產業其他平板銷售，微軟本身也認列近9億美元（270億元台幣）損失，更是讓美國投資人不滿，決聯合提告，此次宣布退休可能也是為決策負責。產業主管分析，對美國企業而言，執行長變動通常意味公司決策將有重要轉變，或許未來對台灣供應鏈而言，反而會有一絲曙光。至少在鮑默主導下，微軟緊抓Surface硬體不放，未來硬體銷售或許有機會交給品牌業者。self storage

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深航稱傷者得到治療，儲存倉系飛機起飛前輔助動力系統故障，原因仍在調查新京報訊 （記者林野）昨天18時許，深航一架深圳飛北京的航班起飛前發生故障，尾部起火。12名乘客在撤離時輕微擦傷，其餘乘客得到安置。深航稱事故原因仍在調查中。截至記者發稿，該航班仍未起飛。發生故障的飛機為深航ZH9969，原計劃昨日17時10分從深圳起飛，20時25分到達北京。“火災”發生前，航班已因故延誤了一段時間。乘客張先生表示，延誤沒多久後，廣播通知登機，乘客全部登機完畢，飛機開始動的時候，有火警響起，“大概6點多一點，看見尾部冒煙。”張先生說，隨後空乘安排乘客撤離，並開始滅火。另一名乘客許先生稱，機組人員要求大家撤離時，他看到飛機兩側滑梯打開，他從前面的滑梯逃生，“飛機當時幾乎滿員迷你倉沙田撤的時候有些擁擠，有乘客從滑梯上下來時手腳擦破皮。”許先生說，撤離的同時消防車趕到現場。記者從網友現場拍攝的圖片上看到，飛機尾部冒出的煙霧不小，且兩側滑梯全部打開，尾部有黑色印記，地下有一大攤水，飛機旁邊停著消防車。昨天19時58分，深航在官方微博發佈聲明稱，18時10分，航班在推出過程APU（輔助動力系統）故障，觸發火警。有12名旅客在撤離過程中輕微擦傷，正在接受治療，其餘旅客已得到妥善安置，故障原因正在調查中。深圳機場表示，旅客輕微擦傷是由於從滑梯緊急撤離時造成，均已妥善安置。深圳機場航班起降及候機樓內秩序正常，未受事件影響。隨後記者致電深航客服，工作人員證實此事，但未透露當時飛機上有多少人，並稱無人員死亡。截至記者發稿，該航班仍未從深圳機場起飛。迷你倉價錢

　　《經濟通通訊社２６日專訊》巴克萊資本發表研究報告指，迷你倉百麗（０１８８０）上半年純利按年下跌３﹒４％，至２１﹒６７億元人民幣，符合該行預期，又指由於去年下半年因意大利品牌Ｇｅｏｘ及中國動向（０３８１８）品牌Ｋａｐｐａ不再續約而產生約２億元人民幣的一次性開支，今年將不會發生，故下半年盈利按年有中雙位數增長的預測將可達到，給予「增持」評級，目標價１６元。　　巴克萊又指，集團毛利率按年升０﹒３個百分點，至５６﹒９％，主要由於鞋類業務打折扣的情況漸趨穩定，以及存貨管理有改善，而其營業利率下跌的速度，亦較純利下跌速度為少。　　報告指，集團上半年鞋類業務同店銷售按年增約２﹒５％，而運動服飾業務同店銷售則有約６﹒８％的增長，又指集團毛利率輕文件倉上升，主要由於宣傳所帶動影響已漸趨穩定，營運利潤率下跌，主要由於期內營運開支按年升１８％，當中租金支出按年升１８﹒１％，佔收入的比例亦升至２１﹒３％；工人薪酬開支亦按年升１８％，攤銷費用按年亦增２６﹒７％，但總計營運利潤按年下跌１﹒９％，較去年下半年按年跌５﹒３％有改善。　　巴克萊又指，集團存貨情況穩定，經營現金流按年增加１０﹒４％，至２３﹒７７億元人民幣，反映集團在資本上控制得宜。（ｚｙ）　　＊編者按：本文只供參考之用，並不構成要約、招攬或邀請、誘使、任何不論種類或形式之　　　　　　　申述或訂立任何建議及推薦，讀者務請運用個人獨立思考能力自行作出投資決定　　　　　　　，如因相關建議招致損失，概與《經濟通通訊社》、編者及作者無涉。存倉

網友在微博上發佈的涉事客機的現場圖片。　　深圳機場一航班起飛前起火　　系輔助動力系統故障所致，新蒲崗迷你倉所有乘客安全撤離　　昨晚7時左右，不少網友在微博上透露，一架深航的飛機在深圳機場起飛前起火冒煙。昨日晚上8時許，深航官方微博發出消息，基本證實此事，並解釋稱是APU(輔助動力系統)故障，觸發火警所致，且所有乘客安全撤離，無嚴重傷亡，12名旅客輕微擦傷。　　深航官微表示：“25日18時10分深航ZH9969深圳至北京航班在推出過程APU(輔助動力系統)故障，觸發火警，機組實施滅火程序並�動應急撤離。有12名旅客在撤離過程中輕微擦傷。受傷旅客正在接受治療，其餘旅客已經得到妥善安置。故障原因正在調查中，深航正在有序處理後續事宜。 ”乘客從飛機滑梯撤離 (網友提供照片)　　深航並未詳細說明乘客如何撤離，不過18時15分左右就有一些事發當中的乘客在微博中透露，機尾冒濃煙後，飛機滑梯全放，mini storage佐以乘客跳滑梯的圖片，據推測12名旅客應是在跳滑梯過程中擦傷的。網友微博照片中也可以看到數輛消防車正圍在飛機周圍灑水。　　據記者瞭解，APU一般負責在發動機�動之前的引氣和空調設備運轉，飛機在地面時特別是在沒有地面氣源作為基礎動力設備運行能源提供的情況下會�動APU。APU一般安裝在機身尾部，且幾乎不提供飛行時所需的推力，大型民航客機幾乎都安裝有APU。另據航班動態監測軟件“飛常准”官微透露，出事的深航航班機型為波音B737。　　截至昨晚記者發稿時，深航已重新調配一架飛機執行ZH9969航班，共有67名旅客繼續行程，其餘15名旅客改簽其他航班或者中止行程。該航班于晚上10時10分從深圳起飛。　　而“飛常准”的監測顯示該航班本計劃昨日17時10分時起飛，但由於前序航班到達延誤，出事航班推出時已大約延誤1小時。(深圳商報 記者 譚玲娟彭晨)標簽：滑梯 航班 撤離 擦傷 幾乎不self storage

近日國務院正式批准設立中國（上海）自由貿易試驗區。試驗區範圍涵蓋上海市外高橋保稅區、外高橋保稅物流園區、洋山保稅港區和上海浦東機場綜合保稅區等4個海關特殊監管區域，迷你倉出租總面積為28.78平方公里。上海自貿區要打造“小香港”嗎？戰略規劃又將如何演繹？在昨天甘肅衛視播出的《新財富夜談》節目中，財經評論員葉檀、中國綜合開發研究院物流所所長王國文、上海出口商品企業協會會長馮鄭州、上海財經大學世界經濟與貿易系副主任陳波，共同探討上海自由貿易區。降低貿易成本吸引全球要素葉檀：為什麼上海要簽自貿區？陳波：上海要建立自貿區的緊迫性在“內憂外患”。“內憂”就是我們現在的經濟發展速度越來越慢了，內部的結構急需調整，外部的需求也不振，我們必須得把某一個引擎重新激活，而第一個引擎總是外貿。我們今年外貿很糟糕，除去水分之後，外貿6月份的數字是負的，這只有在金融危機的時候才出現過。所謂的“外患”就是我國參與的TPP的談判，也就是跨太平洋的經濟合作框架，美國現在非常積極地在推動。這個框架的准入條件非常高，其中就包括我們的金融服務市場要全面開放。TPP是指跨太平洋伙伴關係協議。奧巴馬上台後，開始借用TPP平台，全方位主導並強力推行美國在亞太地區的投資貿易議題。而TTIP，即“跨大西洋貿易和投資伙伴協定”，為美國與歐盟即將全民�動的貿易與投資協定談判，如果這兩個談判完成，將建立一個以美國為軸心，橫跨太平洋和大西洋的全球兩大經濟體，其經濟總量將占全球國內生產總值（GDP）六成以上。美國主導的TPP和TTIP談判，就是美國重建全球治理格局的重要工具。王國文：目前全球趨勢是經濟的一體化，每一個國家和區域都在想，怎麼能形成一個更加便利的聯盟，促進自身發展。中國過去設立了很多海關的特殊監管區域，我們有保稅區、加工區，保稅物流中心，特別是金融危機之後，我們又批了很多海關特殊的監管區。但實際上還沒有一個符合國際慣例，真正意義上的自由貿易區。國際貿易自由貿易區跟國際上其它的地方不存在任何准入壁壘或關稅壁壘，一些管制措施都是不存在的，那才是自由的。葉檀：自由貿易區就是境內的一塊特區，在這個地方貿易成本很低，人跟資源是可以自由流動，那麼上海有什麼優勢呢。馮鄭州：全世界有2400多個自貿區，上海有得天獨厚的優勢。去年我們國家進出口總額是3.7萬億美元，連續四年出口世界第一。上海的口岸進出口是8700億美金，占了全國的四分之一，進出口量是上海的一個最大的優勢。另外就是集裝箱世界第一，全世界的集裝箱碼頭保持第一位。此外，世界500強的企業有424家在上海設立機構，所以上海資源要素非常完備。但是上海製造企業，現在面臨巨大的問題就是所有的成本都在上漲，原材料價格、人工成本、融資成本、人民幣升值，還有一個很大的問題就是政府的管控帶來的成本。比迷你倉進出口商品檢驗局，檢驗的產品就有7000多種，每一筆都要蓋章要收費，它收千分之0.7到1.5，增加了企業負荷。那麼自貿區有很多政策，可以低稅，可以快速通關，降低商檢成本，這些都是利好。葉檀：現在不是也在強調快速通關嗎，為什麼非要有自貿區呢？王國文：自貿區的細則我想應該是確保貿易的更便利化，政府管控部門更流程化的運作。一個企業的出口，它要經過無數的關卡，有一個關卡卡住了以後，就不給你放行，這種情況是太多了，這個就是自貿區要解決問題的。從全球的角度上來看，為什麼迪拜做了那麼多自由貿易區，包括印度都做了560多個，為什麼我們就沒有一個真正自由貿易區？所以，自貿區的主要目的是通過特殊的制度安排把全球的要素吸引一個交易成本最低的地方來。上海自貿區不會威脅香港經濟地位據港媒《明報》分析，在浦東自由貿易區範圍內，企業和個人可以享受優惠政策，比對國外自由貿易區的常見政策，包括貨幣自由兌換、貿易貨物長時間儲存、個人離境購物免稅等等。浦東坐擁港口和國際機場，外貿、金融業務蓬勃發展，再加上處於建設期的迪士尼樂園，建立“自由貿易區”的優勢明確，也合情合理。市場憧憬，浦東迪士尼若再配上免稅購物商店，很可能分流訪港的內地購物客、旅遊客；若浦東區域內實現了貨幣自由兌換，港幣的地位將會被削弱，香港亞洲金融中心的地位也可能受到動搖。葉檀：上海自由貿易區的成立會威脅香港經濟地位嗎？王國文：我覺得不會。上海自貿區28個平方公里更大的意義在於探索未來中國改革開放的道路。馮鄭州：上海跟香港最大的差異就是離岸貿易。據統計，香港離岸貿易十年的增速是200%，轉口貿易是120%，就是離岸貿易要遠遠大於轉口。上海占全國四分之一的進出口總額，主要是做長三角的轉口貿易。如果上海的自貿區建立了，以離岸貿易、離岸金融為抓手，這個量就非常大了。葉檀：深圳前海主要做的就是金融，發行了離岸的人民幣的債券，上海能怎麼做呢？ 陳波：我覺得前海能做，上海應該也不會有問題，但是一開始不可能放得太大。園區裡邊的實體貿易企業、加工型企業，可以展開離岸資金的融通借貸。第二個可能會外資的銀行進入之後，在區域內享受國民待遇。區內所有的金融企業，在做具體國際貿易和生產進行借貸的時候，可以完全地放開，比如存貸的利率、結算貨幣可以自由決定，或者和銀行共同商討決定。但是它可能會控制規模，否則就有可能會出現一個企業在自貿區里設個點，從裡面套取大量資金借貸到區外來，這個就涉及監管問題。葉檀：我們探討之後發現，自貿區是逼出來的，原有的WTO模式下的紅利差不多吸納乾淨了，我們需要一種新的制度來釋放紅利，這個時候我們發現自貿區就是最好的模式。它不光能促進出口，還能夠吸納資源，倒逼開放，對於上海及全國其他地方，包括現在有點戰戰兢兢的香港，其實都是一件好事情。 （文字整理：陳靚）儲存倉

項目總占地2000畝，迷你倉總投資超260億，將建設成蘭州新區首座國際級生活城接待中心現場 梁馨予 攝 商報訊（記者 梁馨予）由世界500強、中國綜合地產領軍企業綠地集團在蘭州新區打造的2000畝地標綜合體——綠地·智慧金融城市區接待中心于昨日盛大開放。綠地·智慧金融城以強大的品牌背景、高端完善的配套、獨特的建築風格和過硬的產品品質，吸引了數百名客戶到訪，項目接待中心熱鬧非凡。接待中心人氣火爆 客戶踴躍瞭解開盤時間當天，位於南關十字黃金位置的綠地·智慧金融城市區接待中心門前人聲鼎沸。上午8時，記者現場看到，接待中心門前已經圍滿了前來看房的市民。上午10時左右，在簡短的開放儀式後，接待中心正式開門迎客，熱情的市民們迫不及待地擁入接待中心，沙盤前、戶型展示區，客戶接待區被圍個水泄不通。來訪客戶不僅對接待中心時尚大氣的裝修風格連連稱讚，同時被綠地·智慧金融城的超大規模、建築風格以及高端居住配套深深吸引。客戶們紛紛向現場的置業顧問詳細咨詢項目的具體情況，更有儲存倉戶迫不及待地想要瞭解項目開盤時間，由此可見市場對該項目的期待程度。開放當天，現場還為客戶們準備了豐富精美的點心、水果、飲料和精美禮品，細心的關懷，溫暖著每一位到訪客戶。綠地·智慧金融城首期產品即將驚豔蘭州據瞭解，綠地·智慧金融城項目位於蘭州新區環湖東路二號湖畔，是蘭州新區大型招商引資簽約的重點項目。項目占地2000畝，總建築面積約460萬平方米，總投資超260億，將建設成為集金融中心、國際會議中心、大型購物中心、影視中心、會展中心、星級酒店、文化娛樂、國際化物業管理服務中心、高端生態居住中心為一體的超大型城市綜合體。項目首期產品為“綠地·香墅灣”，建築面積約10萬平方米。其中主要有法式別墅、高層、臨湖商業街等產品。蘭州新區作為第五個國家級新區，是國家規劃建設的綜合交通樞紐，也是甘肅與國內、國外交流的重要門戶。此次綠地集團率先進入蘭州新區，斥巨資投入，領銜新區建設，不僅會給蘭州市民帶來前所未有的居住生活，同時也將帶動和加速蘭州新區向國際大都市發展。迷你倉沙田

九月十月關閉 馬場狗場及兩站續營運【本報消息】澳門賽馬會近日宣佈，文件倉四個場外投注站將分別於下月一日及十月一日起關閉。由於目前場外投注站可投注賽馬及賽狗賽事，換言之，若近期未再新增其他場外投注站，屆時只餘連勝馬路、祐漢黃金投注站、逸園狗場及�仔賽馬會可進行現金投注賽馬或賽狗。有馬圈中人認為，關閉四個場外投注站，料與當局將博彩設施遷離社區政策有關。據賽馬會有關人士透露，未來計劃在附設有賭場的酒店內設立場外投注站。 賽馬會網站宣佈 今個馬季即將煞科之際，澳門賽馬會日前在網站宣佈，由下月一日起，位於慕拉士大馬路八達新村地下發達商場的發達場外投注站、提督馬路紅街市場外投注站，以及新口岸宋玉生廣場誠豐商業中心地下的誠豐場外投注站將會停止服務。至十月一日，位於蘇亞雷斯博士大馬路群發商場的群發場外投注站亦將停止服務。 擬賭場酒店設站 除以上四個即將關閉的場外投注站外，目前仍有位於連勝馬路的連勝場外投注站、祐漢新村第二街的黃金場外投注站，以及逸園狗場及�仔賽馬會可進行現金投注賽馬或賽狗。其中，前兩個投注站設於社區，“捧場”者�，社會人士關注其未來動向。 雖然賽馬會方面未有公佈取消四個位於社區的場外投注站原因，但有馬圈中人透露，由於近年社會對博彩社區化問題相當關注，其中在《博彩機、博彩設備及博彩系統的供應制度及要件存倉行政法規生效一年內，相關不符合法規規範的角子機場，必須在法規生效一年內搬離社區。雖然賽馬會、狗會場外投注站不在有關規定搬遷範圍內，但相信今次賽馬會取消四個場外投注站，與當局計劃將博彩設施逐步遷離社區有一定關係，配合當局在博彩業發展方面的規劃。 賽馬會有關人士透露，隨著四個場外投注站即將關閉，賽馬會將加強在網上投注、電話投注等服務，滿足馬迷投注需要。另外，未來將計劃在附設有賭場的酒店內尋找合適地點開設場外投注站，方便馬迷現金投注。 馬迷稱投注不便 對於今次撤銷多個場外投注站，昨晚不少前往投注賽狗賽事的人士都不太清楚，即使雖曾聽聞投注站數量將會減少，但未了解詳情。有剛從投注站出來的馬迷、狗迷表示，平時只是偶然“玩馬仔”，認為場外投注站撤離社區會對馬迷、狗迷構成不便，但不會因此親身到賽馬場或逸園投注，或會託鄰近朋友代為下注。有“老馬迷”指出已“玩馬狗”十數年，認為不同時代都有人“迷賭”，但社區內角子機場或場外投注站並非主要原因。加上賽狗、賽馬為本澳特色之一，鄰近地區的賽馬場外投注站多如米舖，亦不見太壞影響，若當局有意降低本地人參賭意慾，應從社會風氣及教育改善。 不少社區居民則十分贊成將場外投注站遷離社區，更建議將其他接近民居的博彩設施撤離，認為有助減低居民賭博意慾，同時避免區內青少年耳濡目染，染上賭癮。 迷你倉

最新公布大陸PMI初值50.1，迷你倉新蒲崗創4個月新高，加上近期進出口、工業生產與零售銷售數據都回溫。SM需求年底前持續緊俏，報價維持高檔，國喬（1312）全年毛利率表現有撐，加上目前淨值比仍低，法人調升目標價至24.5元，上周五股價帶量上攻，上漲4.34％，成交量2.7萬張。在基本面部分，國喬第2季EPS為0.61元，表現優於市場預期，市場預估第3季SM走勢與利差持續強勢，對國喬營運帶來正面助益。觀察上周五盤中走勢，現股開高走低，之後約在10點半逐迷你倉出租拉抬，權證市場在這段時間，在標的證券國喬突破早盤創下的高點20.2元後，認購權證湧現追價買盤，如上周五成交量達5,622張的永豐18（066168）即是此例，該檔權證為少數仍在價平狀態且長天期之權證，顯示投資人相當偏好該檔權證條件。若投資人喜愛波段操作，則可以注意價內之權證，此類權證時間價值損耗較低，如永昌AF（063993）與元富45（061402），約為價內30％左右，其中元富45剩餘天數較短，槓桿略大。（永豐金證券提供，記者曾萃芝整理）迷你倉

Source: Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.迷你倉Aug. 25--"Contemporary Cape Cod Artists," Deborah Forman (Schiffer Publishing LTD, ISBN 978-0-7643-4451-0, 224 pages, $59.99)As if her first book, "Perspectives on the Provincetown Art Colony" did not offer a stunning overview of art history on Cape Cod, this new volume by Brewster resident Deborah Forman is equally enchanting. More than 200 pages of gorgeously reproduced artworks explain why, for so many artists who have called Cape Cod inspirational, it's all about the water. Fifty contemporary artists are included -- painters of all styles and some sculptors and artists working in other media. This is a comprehensive look at what should be our favorite topic -- our world here at seaside."Cape Cod Nights: A Photographic Exploration of Cape Cod and the Islands After Dark," Timothy Little (Schiffer Publishing LTD, ISBN 978-0-7643-4293-6, 128 pages, $29.99)Photographer Timothy Little of Mashpee has given us a new vision of Cape Cod -- one we too often only catch from the car window. This "exploration" of Cape Cod at night puts all the old familiar places and sights in a new light, and there is light on the Cape at night: bridge lights; pier markers, buoys, ferry lights, street lights, Christmas lights, moonlight, lightning and lighthouses. And Little captures them all, adding a bit of his own photographic dramatic know-how. Visually arresting, the photos in the book show us what we look like when most of us aren't watching, and frankly, we look beautiful."In Safe Hands: True Stories about the Men and Women of the United States Customs and Border Protection," Michael H. Cunningham (Xlibris Corporation, ISBN 978-1-4363-8140-6, 259 pages)Retired U.S. Customs inspector Michael Cunningham, a part-time Harwich resident, has published his second book after "Walking Point," his memoir of his time as a U.S. infantryman in Vietnam. The 41 stories included in the new book are, Cunningham writes, "all basically true." He writes that his motivation for writing the book "is to let the public know what a wonderful group of people they can rely on to keep America free and safe.""Gull Harbor," Kathryn Knight (The Wild Rose Press, Inc., Publishing History, ISBN 978-1-61217-836-3, 257 pages)Mashpee resident Kathyrn Knight's second paranormal romance novel after "Silver Lake" features Claire Linden, a medium sent to Gull Harbor by her job. When she runs into her former college lover, Max Baron, and a rather aggressive ghost, both cause her heart to race. But Max is more than just the man who abandoned her on graduation day; he is the second restless spirit, one who will need to bring all his forces to bear to save Claire from a greater force."Letters to My Mama: An Adopted Daughter's Creative Journey Through the First Year of Grief," Cheryl Kain (Cheryl Kain, ISBN 9780988800625, $9.99 for the Kindle edition)Author, teacher, yoga writer, grief counselor and musician Cheryl Kain has published her first full-length book, a memoir of her relationship with her adoptive mother who died in 2009. The book is a series of letters Kain writes to her mother and the answers Kain wishes there had been time to receive. Interspersed throughout the book are poems written by Kain and there is a list of books she found "helpful/enjoyable" during the first year of grief. See more at .cherylkainwrites.com."Now Poems: from Babe Ruth in Boston to The Mirror on the Wall," Stanford S. Apseloff (Ohio Distinctive Publishing, ISBN 978-1-936772-09-4, 60 pages)Retired Kent State University Professor Stanford Apseloff, a Hyannis summer resident, has published a selection of poems, many the subject of his life's passions. Baseball, art and literature inform many of the verses. Here's "Ralph Hodgson's Pocket": muse at Hodgson's footboard/January snow and ice/mailbox on steep dirt road/now white ... white farmhouse/one eye to the road ... black roof/chimneys left and right/bedroom fire at work/Emerson's 'Days'/in Hodgson's pocket.""Earl's Big Adventure in Japan," Hanna Haidar (Old Silver Press, ISBN 978-0-9800975-1-1, $14.54)Six years ago, Hanna Haidar of Falmouth introduced his children's travel series with "Earl's Big Adventure in Costa Rica." Now he adds the next reading adventure: "Earl's Big Adventure in Japan." This is a lovely book, with artistic but playful illustrations by Kimberly Newton, a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art & Design. Haidar says that his first trip to Japan was "just three weeks after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami." His firsthand knowledge shows as John and his friend, monkey Earl, set out to explore this faraway land."Artists of Cotuit," Friends of the Cotuit Library, (Artists of Cotuit, 127 pages, $28)Here is a lovely book that focuses on artwork created in just one corner of the Cape. Cotuit is a beautiful village today; this collection of paintings by artists who call/called the village home shows how it has, but more often, hasn't changed over the decades. A fundraiser for Cotuit Library, each artist contributed to the whole, making the book eclectic but somehow mel文件倉ed in its overall effect. Not quite on the scale of a coffee table book, "Artists of Cotuit" is still a compilation you will pick up again and again."Papal Expectations and the Gospel according to Lucia," J.F. David (J.F. David, ISBN 9781482578546, 369 pages, $14.95)Even I can be shocked, and when I read the back cover blurb of Rev. Jim David's new novel -- "Someone is pregnant in the Vatican and you'll be shocked at who the mother is!" -- I knew this novel would be too hot to handle. But, wait, this is a work of history by David, a Harwichport resident and co-director of Evensong Retreat Center and co-pastor of St. Mary of Magdala Church. In the novel, new Pope Innocent XIV awakens from a very strange dream to find that divine intervention has "flipped gender." As the cover says: "God did it once -- God could do it again.""Aberration," Steven P. Marini (Gypsy Shadow Publishing, ISBN 978-1-61950-168-3 179 pages, $13.99)West Yarmouth resident Steven Marini has published his second novel after "Connections" (third novel, "Calculation," will follow). Set in the 1970s, "Aberration" again features police detective Jack Contino, who has left Boston for Dennis, supposedly a slower and safer locale. But murder can happen anywhere, and that's what Contino finds standing between him and a quieter lifestyle. This time, there may be a copycat killer on the loose -- a similar murder took place off-Cape -- and Contino is forced to look at all the possibilities, including a white supremacist group he sets in Marshfield."Body in Bog Bay: A Cape Cod Mystery," Alice Iacuessa (Old Wharf Press, ISBN 9781482039306, 179 pages, $11.95)Alice Iacuessa, a part-time resident of South Wellfleet, spent 30 years of her life as an international school teacher. However, she has set her second "Oyster Town" mystery (after "Murder at Thoreau Pond") firmly on Cape Cod. Or maybe not so firmly, since it's a bog that becomes the backdrop for murder. After the body of a local eccentric is discovered entangled on the racks of a shellfish grant, Hannah and Martin Brewster, their journalist son, Jeff, and Chief Miyu Lee, search from Cape Cod Bay to the British Library for the perpetrator."Saving Gracie," Jill Teitelman (Freestyle Press, ISBN 978-0-9858887-0-1, 309 pages)Jill Teitelman of Brewster has published her first novel after a long career in short fiction. A MacDowell fellow and faculty member at Simmons College and The School of Visual Art, Teitleman has written a story of middle age, when we are supposed to have figured out where we've been and where we're going. But for Ruth Kooperman, change is what middle age is about, when she goes from East Village poet to "last-minute mother" and single suburban mom."Henry Beston's Cape Cod: How The Outermost House Inspired A National Seashore," Don Wilding (The Henry Beston Society, Inc., ISBN 9780989316309, 89 pages, $.69)Cape Cod Times page designer Don Wilding is co-founder of the nonprofit Henry Beston Society of Cape Cod and author of "Henry Beston's Cape Cod." This second book focuses squarely on Beston's enduring relationship to Cape Cod, long after his death and the demise of the Outermost House in a 1978 storm. That relationship includes inspiration for the formation of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and all that it has come to mean for generations of locals and visitors to that special place."What to Do When It's Not Fair: A Kid's Guide to Handling Envy and Jealousy," Jacqueline B. Toner, Ph.D., Claire A.B. Freeland, Ph.D. (Magination Press, ISBN 978-1-4338-1341-2, ages 8-12, 96 pages, $15.95)I wish my parents had had this book when I was a kid. Envy and jealousy are tough topics for kids -- they're emotional but must be handled with some intellect, and that can be confusing for parents and children alike. Jacqueline Toner, an Eastham summer resident, and Claire Freeland of Baltimore, both clinical psychologists, combine their know-how with David Thompson's illustrations to help families find healthy ways to handle unhealthy feelings."A Fishy Tale," Kelly Darling (Art Bookbindery, ISBN 978-0-615-79807-3, 40 pages, $12)Kelly Darling, a summer resident of Yarmouthport, has published her first book, a tale of a tiny fish alone and in search of his identity in the big blue sea. Ginger McEachern's illustrations are beautifully rendered in blue and very calming. The lone little fish encounters a "crowd of crustaceans," "more mollusks," "marvelous marine animals" and "exciting echinoderms," all of whom are shown in the back of the book. Expect a new tale of the lone little fish on a date to be named.Cape Cod Book Scene briefly introduces newly published works by Cape and Islands authors. Local authors interested in having their books included in the column should send them to Books page editor Melanie Lauwers, 319 Main St., Hyannis 02601. She may be reached at 508-862-1157 or by email at mlauwers@capecodonline.com.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) Visit the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) at .capecodonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services存倉