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Last update: Tuesday 12 August 2014 [203 news items]
Catcher expects 30% increase in chassis capacity
Aug 12, 15:46
Catcher Technology will continue to expand its chassis capacity in the second half of 2014 and by the end of the third quarter, the company's overall capacity will increase 30% compared...
Catcher Technology sees increased July revenues
Aug 6, 15:33
Notebook chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$4.64 billion (US$155 million) for July, up 0.3% on month and 36.79% on year.
Chassis makers doubtful about rumors Samsung to release metal chassis smartphone
Jul 24, 13:58
With Apple's next-generation iPhones expected to appear in the market soon, rumors that Samsung Electronics is planning to release a metal-chassis smartphone in September to defend...
NMT process gaining popularity in smartphone industry
Jul 21, 21:43
With Samsung Electronics starting to adopt the nano molding technology (NMT) for its smartphone chassis in 2014, while other Japan- and China-based vendors are also onboard, chassis...
Ichia sees profits increase sharply in 2Q14
Jul 17, 14:01
Flexible PCB and chassis maker Ichia Technologies has reported pre-tax profits of NT$524 million (US$17.46 million) for the second quarter of 2014, up 98% sequentially and 180% on...
Apple orders for new iPhones to benefit Taiwan component maker revenues but not gross margins
Jul 16, 14:34
Taiwan-based component makers are reducing the thickness of components including panels, chassis and battery packs for upcoming iPhones, and are facing technological difficulties...
Casetek expects surging performance in 2H14
Jun 25, 14:53
Chassis maker Casetek Holdings expects its revenue performance in the second half of 2014 to be far better than in the first as clients will start releasing new products, according...
Apple rejects Catcher iPhone 6 chassis; places extra orders with Jabil and Foxconn, says paper
Newswatch - Jun 24, 15:26
Catcher Technology's 4.7-inch iPhone 6 chassis has reportedly been rejected by Apple due to defects in the connecting areas between the plastic and metal parts, forcing Apple to place...
Catcher enjoys growth in April revenues; expects 15% growth in 2Q14
May 5, 22:32
Taiwan-based chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$4.27 billion (US$141.84 million) for April, up 4.8% on month and 18.1% on year and the company...
HTC, Samsung to offer alternative chassis choices for flagship smartphones, say Taiwan makers
Apr 15, 15:26
HTC and Samsung Electronics both reportedly plan to expand the product families of their latest flagship smartphones, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Catcher Technology February revenues down sequentially
Mar 6, 13:33
Metal-alloy chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced consolidated revenues of NT$2.76 billion (US$91.2 million) for February, down 22.77% on month but up 34.56% on year, and...
Casetek to expand chassis capacity in China
Feb 26, 11:35
Taiwan-based metal-alloy chassis maker Casetek Holdings has revealed it will invest NT$2-3 billion (US$65.9-98.8 million) to expand production capacity at its factory in eastern China...
Samsung unlikely to adopt metal-alloy chassis for Galaxy S5
Dec 18, 13:56
Rumors have surfaced that Samsung Electronics will adopt a metal-alloy chassis for the Galaxy S5, its new flagship smartphone to be unveiled in late February 2014, with Catcher Technology,...
Catcher Technology expects growing chassis shipments in 4Q13
Nov 4, 10:18
Catcher Technology has obtained increased orders for notebook, smartphone and tablet chassis since early October and expects shipments to significantly increase in the fourth quarter...
Oct 31, 16:07
Server chassis OEM/ODM AIC is optimistic about its business operations in the fourth quarter of 2013 mainly due to expected orders for cloud computing data center server chassis,...
Catcher to retire old plant in Suzhou, China
Oct 22, 14:35
Catcher Technology is planning to shut off one of its three plants in Suzhou, China in November in line with the Suzhou Industrial Park's development policies, according to the com...
Catcher becomes largest chassis supplier of Dell enterprise notebooks
Oct 14, 21:39
Taiwan-based metal chassis maker Catcher Technology is said to have landed 80% of Dell's enterprise notebook chassis orders for 2014 as the US-based vendor has decided to adopt metal...
Catcher sees growth in September revenues
Oct 7, 14:46
Chassis maker Catcher Technology has announced revenues of NT$3.81 billion (US$129.74 million) for September, up 18.1% on month and 26.7% on year, with revenues for the third quarter...
Demand for CNC-processed aluminum unibody chassis to remain until 2014
Oct 7, 10:36
Based on talks about chassis orders for the second half of 2014, demand for aluminum unibody chassis processed using CNC tools will continue until then for use in mid-range and high-end...
Samsung to place more component orders with Taiwan suppliers
Oct 3, 14:09
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to increase its orders to Taiwan-based component suppliers, especially metal chassis orders, according to sources from the upstream supply...
Demand for business notebook metal-alloy chassis expected to rise
Oct 2, 14:45
Replacement demand from the business notebook segment is expected to take off due to Microsoft's plans to end Windows XP technical support, which will in turn boost demand for metal-alloy...
Chassis makers prefer thermoplastic curing process for carbon fiber products
Aug 23, 14:49
As carbon fiber-reinforced plastic chassis are expected to enjoy strong growth in 2014, chassis makers are placing most of their resources on developing the thermoplastic curing process...
Catcher expects rising 3Q13 performance due to new smartphone orders
Aug 5, 21:43
Taiwan-based chassis maker Catcher Technology expects its revenue performance to start picking up in the third quarter due to new smartphone orders from an old client, according to...
Chassis makers working on reducing notebook business contributions
Jul 15, 15:20
Seeing notebook demand gradually weakening, chassis makers have turned their focuses to non-notebook product lines, trying to minimize the impact. Catcher Technology has successfully...
ODM orders from notebook vendors likely to fluctuate in 2H13, say Taiwan makers
Jul 12, 11:44
The number of molds ordered by notebook vendors has increased since June but most are for use by a single machine, implying that vendors' order volumes may fluctuate widely in the...
Technological barriers for consumer electronics chassis become higher
Jun 14, 15:56
As consumer electronics chassis entail multiple materials and manufacturing processes, technological barriers are becoming higher and this is favorable for Taiwan-based makers trying...
Computex 2013: Sony unveils ultrabooks using carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis
Jun 6, 20:52
Sony has announced several new ultrabooks at Computex 2013 including the Vaio Pro series, featuring carbon-fiber reinforced plastic chassis and weighing only 870g for the 11-inch...
Casetek sees fully-packed orders in 2H13
Jun 6, 15:17
Casetek, a chassis subsidiary of Pegatron Technology, is expected to enjoy strong orders in the second half of 2013. Company chairman TH Tung, at a recent investors conference, revealed...
HTC considering Liquidmetal for new smartphones
May 27, 21:49
High Tech Computer (HTC) is reportedly considering adopting Liquidmetal for its new smartphones in the second half of the year and is set to cooperate with Taiwan-based chassis maker...
Catcher to buy more CNC machines
May 6, 22:46
After announcing its purchasing plans for 1,000 CNC machine in March, Catcher Technology recently plans to buy another 600 CNC machine in the near future, with the combined number...
Metal chassis suppliers remain confident about future performance
Apr 25, 13:59
As Apple is reportedly planning to adopt plastic chassis for its next-generation iPhone to save costs, market watchers are concerned that the strategy may lead to a trend which would...
Casetek sees revenues drop, but gross margins rise in 1Q13
Apr 24, 22:02
Taiwan-based chassis maker Casetek, a subsidiary of Pegatron Technology, has announced consolidated revenues of NT$9.79 billion (US$328.97 million) for the first quarter, down 17.2%...
FPCB maker Ichia sees demand growing in April-May
Apr 24, 21:55
Flexible PCB and chassis maker Ichia Technologies expects demand for its FPCB products, particularly from the touch panel sector, in the April-May period of 2013 to post significant...
Catcher reportedly to exclusively supply metal-alloy chassis for use in HTC M4
Apr 19, 16:08
Catcher Technology will reportedly become an exclusive supplier of metal-alloy chassis for use in HTC's M4 smartphone, a revision of its New HTC One, with shipments of M4 to begin...
Plastic chassis penetration in tablets rising
Apr 12, 12:16
As global demand for tablets is growing fast, while prices keep falling, vendors are expected to adopt plastic chassis for entry-level tablets to minimize production costs and in...
- Digitimes Research: GTAT estimated to supply up to 1.35-2.25 million 5.5-inch iPhone sapphire covers in 2014
- Acer unveils 8-core 4G LTE smartphone in Taiwan
- Peripheral chip makers preparing inventories for 100 million new iPhones
- Samsung reportedly resumes supply of mobile RAM for new iPhone
- China TV vendors extending promotion abroad
- China may raise LED tariffs to 10%
- Taiwan solar cell makers see rebound in orders from China
- Foxconn sets up rental electric car joint venture in China
- Digitimes Research: Replacement demand for low-cost smartphones growing in Southeast Asia
- Perfect Optronics cooperation with Potevio reportedly to pave way for Foxconn marketing in China
- Delta Electronics to showcase DLP video wall at Integrate 2014
- China market: 2-tier motherboard vendors hiking prices
- Scientech to ramp wet-process semiconductor equipment
- Jeng Shiang sees profit margin drop nearly 13% on year in 2Q14
- Large-size panel demand increases in 2Q14 but likely to falter in 3Q14
- Solar cell production line upgrade cycle driving module powers to record highs, says Solarbuzz
- EIH sees improved 2Q14 performance; expects growth in 3Q14
- Penetration rate for Ultra HD TVs likely to reach 15% in August
- Samsung to produce DRAM chips at Line-17 fab, causes concerns of oversupply
- Taiwan science parks 1H14 revenues up 0.14% on year, says MOST
- China 1H14 PV production value reaches CNY150 billion, says MIIT
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD monitor shipments grow in 2Q14
- China to temporarily ban polysilicon imports through export processing zones
- IoT to drive wireless connected devices to 40.9 billion in 2020, says ABI Research
- Taiwan market: Internet penetration reached 77.66% in 1H14, says TWNIC
- Releases
- White papers
- Bulletin
- Indium Corporation features high-reliability, low-voiding flux coating for solder preforms at IMAPS
- Iceleads announces opening of Taiwan Branch Office to grasp local opportunities
- U-Reach delivers the largest and highest scalability standalone HDD/SSD Duplicator
- EverFocus will exhibit at Security Essen 2014 for showcasing the brand new solutions
- Photoimageable coverlay: A new FPCB non-rigid material that enhances hole-plugging with no glue overflow and 0.025mm alignment accuracy
- AccuTouch Five Wire Resistive Touchscreens
- Getting the Most Out Of Your Next Generation Digital Security Surveillance System
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
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- Amazon in Shanghai e-commerce pact (Aug 21) - BBC News
- USITC investigates alleged infringement of Macronix patents by Spansion (Aug 19) - Company release
- Infineon to acquire International Rectifier for US$40 per share, approximately US$3 billion in cash (Aug 20) - Company release
- ON Semiconductor completes acquisition of Aptina Imaging (Aug 18) - Company release
- Applied Materials' profit rises 79% on higher sales, improved margins (Aug 14) - The Wall Street Journal
- Cisco to cut up to 6,000 jobs (Aug 14) - USA Today
- Chinese PC maker Lenovo posts 23% jump in profit (Aug 14) - BBC News
- Michael J Fox Foundation and Intel join forces to improve Parkinson's Disease treatment - PR Web
- Digitimes Research: iPhone ASP falls in 2Q14
- Digitimes Research: On-cell touch panels unlikely to win favor in high-end smartphones in 2014
- Digitimes Research: Hisilicon AP to give Huawei cost advantage in high-end mobile device market
- Commentary: Panel makers need to be more active in developing products
- Digitimes Research: Google looking to clean up Android device mess in emerging markets
Differentiation is the core advantage: Q&A MediaTek president Hsieh Ching-chiang
MediaTek has taken up to 60% of the 3G handset solution market in China, pushing the market value of...
AMD pushing ARM/x86-compatibility for server business, says senior VP Lisa Su
AMD has been reorganizing its businesss, such as moving its desktop business headquarters to Beijing,...
Intel prepared for emerging industries, says company president Renee James
Intel president Renee James, during a recent interview, told Digitimes that the company and its partners...
Turning a smartphone into a PC in a pocket: Q&A with Analogix
According to a recent IDC research note, the transition toward mobile and cloud-based computing is...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2014 global high brightness LED market, trends and shipment forecast
For the global LED lighting market, the market size will reach US$25.82 billion in 2014 or a market penetration rate of 23.4%. This is attributable to exponential shipment growth for light bulbs, tubes, and directional lamps.
- Greater China touch panel shipment forecast through 2015
This Special Report provides forecasts through 2015 for Greater China touch panel shipments with breakdowns based on technology (glass, film, resistive), application (smartphone, NB and tablet) and by firm.
- 2014 global tablet demand forecast
This report analyzes the main players, their strategies and shipments forecasts for 2014, as well as other factors contributing to either growth or decline in various segments within the tablet market, with a particular focus on Apple, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft, along with whitebox vendors.


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From a Courier-Life article by Dan MacLeod, published on-line yesterday:
To find out if the staff at the Bay Ridge Manor—which Golden owned before selling it to a relative in 2003—shared the legislator's beliefs, two of our male reporters stopped by the 76th Street catering hall on Wednesday, identifying themselves as same-sex partners looking for a place to celebrate their upcoming nuptials.
But instead of showing them the door, manager Jacqueline Fallon didn't bat an eye and immediately spread out a few pamphlets on the desk, outlining the various catering packages that ranged from $60 a head for a "hot smorgasbord" buffet to $95 a head for a cocktail reception and a full dinner with choices of filet mignon and pan-seared yellow fin tuna steak.
She was courteous and open to hosting the event at the manor—which features a ballroom with crystal chandeliers—and never commented on the reporters' apparent sexual orientation.
Golden doesn't own the Bay Ridge Manor anymore; he sold it to his brother. But he's the landlord, and his wife is an administrator there. As the Voice reported in 2008, Golden gets "three separate income streams...from the Manor, according to his filings: rent, his wife's salary, and continuing payments from the 2004 sale." Looks like Golden's faith is important enough to determine civil law, but not the policy at his family's business.
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The Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions concert tour is coming to Philadelphia on September 19th. Seats are limited, so be sure to book your tickets quick!
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are coming this November! Check BNN and Bulbanews for up-to-date Pokémon news and discuss it on the forums or in our IRC channel.
Please Let There Be Good Weather Tomorrow
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
- If you were looking for the CD single, see Please Let There Be Good Weather Tomorrow (single).
| 明日天気にしておくれ
| Movie 4 ED
| Sony Music single
Please Let There Be Good Weather Tomorrow (Japanese: 明日天気にしておくれ Ashita Tenki ni Shite Okure) is the ending theme to the fourth Pokémon movie, Celebi: A Timeless Adventure.
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Posts Tagged 'League Of American Bicyclists'
Bike League's Andy Clarke Visits North Texas
We are very fortunate to have a League of American Bicyclist board member, Gail Spann living in north Texas. Her dedication to cycling and bike education is an inspiration for many bicyclists, advocates and enthusiasts. This past weekend, she and her husband, Jim, hosted a visit from the League's president, Andy Clarke, who came to talk to us about Bike Education and the Bike Friendly Communities Program in north Texas.
Given that our time with Andy was limited and wanting to keep this visit focused, we set up two meetings with just a few key instructors, advocates, industry leaders and city officials.
Bike Education:
The first meeting – which was held Sunday evening at Gail's house – was about the current education program, were several local LCIs (League Cycling Instructors) met with Andy for dinner and a 'round table' discussion. We discussed ways to make the program better and how to reach a larger audience. Quite a few good ideas were discussed and many of us left the meeting inspired and ready to move the program forward.
Bike Friendly Communities:
The second meeting – held on Monday evening at the Plano Parks and Recreation office – was about north Texas and the the Bike Friendly Communities Program. Attending, were representatives of BikeTexas, BikeDFW, Bike Friendly Richardson, Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and Plano Bicycle Association, city officials from Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Richardson, and industry leaders from Richardson Bike Mart and Plano Cycling and Fitness.
At this meeting, city officials were able to openly discuss the efforts that have been made towards bicycling infrastructure, issues and concerns with the Bike Friendly Communities Program and ways to get clear benchmarks moving forward. It was evident that many of the city officials weren't expecting a ranking based on the current program, but wanted to see some sort of recognition for the expenses and efforts made so far. They felt that having this would help motivate and inspire city management and council to continue investing in bicycling education and infrastructure.
Given the limited amount of time, we were able to have a good conversation with Andy Clarke, and he was able to assure us that the League of American Bicyclists was listening and willing to help us achieve our goals of becoming bike friendly communities. It was nice to be able to have this direct link to the League to make it clear that cycling is growing in north Texas and we are a strong community of bicycle riders.
Bike To Work Day Energizer Station 2014 – Recap and Pics
Last Friday was the Bike League's National Bike To Work Day. For the third year, my local bike advocacy group, Bike Friendly Richardson, worked with BikeDFW, DART and NCTCOG to set up a bike commuter Energizer Station at one of our local rail stations. This year, BikeDFW and DART were able to set up 9 stations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Reports are coming back that those stations had great success greeting the many bicycle commuters who came through. This indicates to me that folks around the Dallas area are starting to look at bicycle commuting as an viable form of alternate transportation – which most feel is hard to do in a city built for cars.
The Richardson station was quite successful. We had 25 bike commuters stop by our Energizer Station, where we provided them with snacks and breakfast tacos. We also handed out lots of swag donated by DART and NCTCOG as well as energy bars provided by Clif Bar and KIND. Richardson Bike Mart was out to do bicycle safety checks.
We even had a news camera man from Channel 11 stop by and interview us, but we never made the news cast that day. Fortunately, other stops in Dallas got some coverage:
- The local Fox News station
– KERA, our local public radio station.
Here are some pics from this year's Bike To Work Day Energizer Station in Richardson:
BikeDFW Bike To Work Day Energizer Stations – 2014
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 16, 2014 is The League of American Cyclists' National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement we'll be making as cyclists, safely using an alternate form of transportation.
Based on our great success in Richardson 2 years ago, which grew to 5 stations around Dallas last year, BikeDFW, DART and NCTCOG have partnered up to host 9 Bike Commuter Energizer Stations around the Dallas/Fort Worth area:
• ALLEN – Allen Events Center
• GARLAND – DART Downtown Garland Station
• DALLAS – DART St. Paul Station
• OAK CLIFF – Jefferson St. Viaduct
• RICHARDSON – DART Arapaho Station
• PLANO – Intersection of Bluebonnet & Chisholm Trail
• IRVING – DART Las Colinas Urban Center Station
• CARROLLTON – DART Trinity Mills Station
• MID-CITIES – TRE CentrePort Station
DATE: Friday, May 16, 2014
TIME: 6:30-9:00 am
We will be providing snacks, beverages and FREE bicycle safety checks at most stations.
Let us know you are coming on our Facebook Event Page.
LAB's Steve Clark Visits Plano
City of Plano's Trail System Planner, Renee Burke Jordan, invited local citizens and bicycle advocates to meet Steve Clark, a Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist from The League of American Bicyclists.
The League is visiting 100 communities this year, bringing their bicycle-friendly expertise directly to the local level — and Plano was on the priority list.
Steve was in town to experience first-hand the bicycle infrastructure in Plano. The meeting brought together citizens and public agency staff to discuss issues and strategies for improvements, provide an assessment of current conditions and begin to collaborate on short, medium and long-term solutions.
A group of about 20+ people, including members of City of Plano staff, BikeDFW, PBA, Bike Friendly Plano, Bike Friendly Richardson and BikeTexas, were in attendance to listen to Steve's presentation and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cycling in Plano. From building a stronger bike culture to rethinking how facilities are utilized, the group explored ways to make the city strategically better for cycling and increase ridership.
Overall, the meeting was very productive – considering how short it was. More importantly, events like this are great for starting and continuing the conversation about becoming a better bike friendly community – something north Texas really needs.
Recap – Traffic Skills 101 Class In Allen, Texas
Last weekend I got to help teach another Traffic Skill 101 class, at the Allen Community Outreach center, in Allen, Texas. It was a good group of about a dozen students, mixed in experience and skill levels. We also had some graduates of the course, visit and observe, in preparation to taking their own LCI class next month.
I hope to see more of these classes open up this year and get more cyclists on the right track to becoming better and safer riders. It's also great that students are striving to become instructors. Below, are some pics from the class. You can also find the entire set here.
I've Learned How To Teach Adults How To Ride A Bicycle
One of the main reasons that I became a League Cycling Instructor was to teach people how to ride bikes and how to do it safely. Although the League's Traffic Skills 101 has been a staple course that's taught in my area, my hope is to get better trained at Bicycling Skills 123 and Bicycling Skills 123 Youth and teach kids how to ride safer. If you teach them young, perhaps they'll carry those skills with them into adulthood.
Something that I never considered was teaching adults how to ride. Being connected to our local advocacy group, BikeDFW and a network of local LCIs, we discovered that there was enough interest in this course, that we decided to offer it.
Many of our available instructors (including myself) were not fully trained in teaching this course, so we reached out to Gail Copus Spann, who is not only an LCI, but also trains them. Gail was able to take time away from her busy schedule as Chair of the Board of Directors for the League of American Bicyclists, to help teach both students and instructors. The students learned how to ride while the instructors picked up some great techniques on how to teach this course.
We decided to have the course at Bob Woodruff Park, in Plano, where there was plenty of open space that included a nice, grassy hill. The class was scheduled to run just a couple of hours, because any longer, students start to get burned out and too tired to focus. That was plenty of time to get the students acquainted with the basic fundamentals of the course and allow them to continue at their own pace, if needed.
The first thing we noticed in offering this course, is that most of the students did not have their own bicycles. This made sense, since they haven't ridden before. We were able to pull together a few loaners, which we plan to offer for future courses. Once we got all of the bikes set up and fitted for each student, we were able to start taking them through the steps.
The pace of the course was slow by design. The goal was to steadily teach each student how to control the bike and not let the bike control them. Gail guided the students down the low-sloping, grassy hill dozens of times to help them gain their confidence and increase their skill level. With every run, our team of instructors would watch and evaluate the student's progress – providing positive feedback. We were amazed at the level of progression that was made by each student throughout the course.
By the end of the class, all of the students were able to ride their bikes. The smiles on their faces reminded us of how wonderful it is to start somebody down the amazing path of bicycling. I enjoyed working with Gail and the other instructors, Warren, Mike and Bob. I hope to get more opportunities to assist people with courses like this.
Bike To Work Day – Bike Commuter Energizer Stations – Dallas – MAY 17
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 17, 2013 is National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement we'll be making as cyclists, safely using an alternate form of transportation throughout the DFW Metroplex.
Based on the great success in Richardson last year, BikeDFW and DART have partnered up to host 5 Bike Commuter Energizer Stations in:
GARLAND – Downtown Garland Station (Partnered with The City of Garland)
DALLAS – Akard Station (Partnered with the City of Dallas)
OAK CLIFF – Jefferson St. Viaduct (Partnered with Bike Friendly Oak Cliff)
RICHARDSON – Arapaho Station (Partnered with Bike Friendly Richardson)
PLANO – Intersection of Bluebonnet & Chisholm Trail (Partnered with The City of Plano)
DATE: Friday, May 17, 2013
TIME: 6:30-9:00 am
If you are in the area, please stop by. Also, let them know on Facebook.
KIND Healthy Snacks – on Facebook (All Stops)
Clif Bars – on Facebook (All Stops)
Neuro Energy Drinks (Akard Stop)
Re-Geared – on Facebook (Akard Stop)
Generator Coffee House – on Facebook (Garland Stop)
Zang Triangle Apartments – on Facebook (Oak Cliff Stop)
Plano Cycling and Fitness – on Facebook (Plano Stop)
Richardson Bike Mart – on Facebook (Richardson and Akard Stops)
Don Johle's Bike World – on Facebook (Garland Stop)
Oak Cliff Bicycle Company – on Facebook (Oak Cliff Stop)
ALSO: There will be other stations available:
Dallas Bike Works will have coffee and doughnuts and free minor repairs from 7:30 – 9:30am at White Rock Creek Trail where it passes under NW Highway (opposite the shop on Lawther). Facebook Event here.
The City of Fort Worth will have food and beverages and a bike share station set up at the Inter-modal Transit Center from 7:30 – 9am. There will be group rides to the Fort Worth event starting from various locations (map).
Welcome To Bike Month 2013
As I say every year, EVERY month is National Bike Month – we all know that. However, it's nice that national organizations like The League of American Bicyclists (who originated National Bike Month) and People For Bikes, are focusing their efforts on May – one of the best months to bicycle – just so that they can get some good traction and be more effective with their messaging.
Speaking of messaging, they've even come up with some helpful things (pdf) that advocates can post on Facebook and Twitter. Here are a few:
• Where will the ride take you? Join us this Bike Month to find out! [link]*
• Bike Month is here! What's your favorite way to celebrate cycling?
• What are your favorite places to ride in [your community]?
• Do something different this Bike Month. Download the League's BIke Month Bingo card and join the fun! bikeleague.org/bikemonth
• Are you grabbing your morning coffee on two wheels this morning? What's the best thing about Bike to Work Day this year?
• Hopping on your bike instead of the bus to school this morning? Let us know how your celebration of Bike to School Day is going!
• Honor the past and empower the future of women in cycling! Join the Cyclo- femme movement and spread the word!
• More than 80% of bike commuters say they feel healthier & less stressed. How has biking improved your health?
• Average annual operating cost of a bicycle? $308. A car? $8,000. How do you spend the extra cash?
You can download League of American Bicyclists promotional materials here.
Even People For Bikes is doing a great push for National Bike Month. Their Roll Together - with two wheels or four wheels, let's build the next generation of safer roads where we can all roll together - campaign is pretty impressive.
Well, I hope you get to take part in National Bike Month, and that you get a chance to enjoy a good ride or two (or 31).
Recap – Traffic Skills 101 Class In Garland
Last Saturday was a pretty big day for me. I got to help teach a Traffic Skills 101 class for the first time. Co-instructing with me, was fellow League of American Bicyclists LCI graduate, Jenny. As recent graduates, we both have to co-instruct two classes before we can teach on our own. We were there to assist head instructor-extrodinare Mike and veteran instructor Brad, with 11 students in Garland.
As part of our instructor training, Jenny and I had to scope out locations for our parking lot drills, as well as map out the road course. We took a field trip to the area and decided that a local DART parking lot would work best for the parking lot drills. While out there, we decided to drive the road course that Jenny had plotted using Google maps – addressing any potential issues and altering the course as needed. We wanted to get a wide selection of roads to give us the opportunity to teach the students about a variety of road conditions. Also, since the road course was new to both of us, we returned to ride it the weekend before the class – just to make sure.
On the day of the class, Jenny and I carpooled. With bikes balanced on the bike rack, we rolled into the parking lot of local bike shop, Don Johle's Bike World. My car was full of gear, forms, certificates and – most important – breakfast. The students were already gathering in front of the shop, ready to learn. So, after getting everybody introduced, registered, fed and ABC Quick Checked, we all rode to the DART parking lot to start the parking lot drills.
Parking Lot Drills:
Since Jenny and I were co-teaching our first class, Mike let us take the lead on giving instructions. Jenny and I tag-teamed this task, each helping the other fill in the gaps of information that the other might have missed. Once each drill was discussed and demonstrated, the group would split into two for practice runs. I worked with Mike and Jenny worked with Brad – who happened to be one of our TS101 instructors, when we took the class.
This group of students did an amazing job with the parking lot drills, which made the instructor's job easy.
Road Course:
After lunch at Taco Cabana, it was time to do the road portion of the course. This can be taught a few different ways, as long as you are exposing your students to a variety of road conditions that they will encounter when they are riding on their own. We opted to ride as one group, while giving the students a few small exercises of riding solo. This gave them the opportunity to individually read, process and execute their routes using the information learned with the online course, as well as what we taught them with the parking lot drills.
Again, this group of students were outstanding and did an exceptional job at completing this portion of the class.
When finished with the road course, the group returned to the bike shop, where the instructors were able to evaluate each student. Each scored very well and earned their Traffic Skills 101 Certificate.
Both Jenny and I appreciated the chance to co-instruct with great teachers, as well as this group of fantastic students. We couldn't have ask for a better class to be our first. We hope that as we teach more of these classes, we get more refined and are better prepared to confidently teach on our own.
I've been cycling off and on for almost all my life, more off than on. In early 2008, my car club (I love the irony) started a "Biggest Loser" contest. Since I was the biggest and heaviest that I've ever been, I decided to join the challenge, eat healthier and start exercising. I started cycling more often, and really liked it.
I actually won that biggest loser contest (even though I could still lose a few pounds). What I find funny is that you never know how the choices you make – like a silly contest – will effect your life and where it will take you. I've become so passionate about cycling that I've started commuting by bike. I also advocate cycling, run a couple of bike blogs and now, I've decided to teach.
A few weeks ago, I took and successfully completed the League of American Bicyclists' League Cycling Instructor Seminar and become a League Cycling Instructor. I am LCI #3760 and I'm pretty proud of that accomplishment. I'll try to do a writeup about the course later on.
My goal, with the help of some friends, is to bring more education to my area to help elevate my city, Richardson, Texas to a more bike friendly status. To be continued.


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In a blaze of fire and bullets, a man believed to be ex-LAPD officer and alleged killer Christopher Dorner died Tuesday night in a cabin in California's mountainous San Bernardino County. And while Dorner's suspected killing spree is being widely decried, as the Los Angeles Times noted Tuesday, the allegations posted about LAPD racism and use of excessive force "have resonated among the public and some LAPD employees who have criticized the department's disciplinary system, calling it capricious and retaliatory toward those who try to expose misconduct."
Another former Los Angeles police officer, Joe Jones, has now posted his own online manifesto flagged by HuffPo Tuesday. Jones wrote, "The first thing I would say to [Dorner] is, I feel your pains!" but urges, "Don't kill anymore innocent people!"
Jones, 48, a patrol officer who retired in 1998, like Dorner stressed "the injustices of Police Corruption, Scandal, Lies, Deception and Brutality." Jones claims that he had his "Civil Rights violated on several occasions" by the LAPD, had himself been falsely arrested at gunpoint, and lost so much trust in the police department while an officer that he could "no longer wear the Uniform." His manifesto, which was originally posted to his Facebook page (since removed) and then circulated Tuesday, directly addresses "unethical LAPD and all agencies":
Whatever is was that lead you down this path, Pray to somebody's God to forgive you and begin to remove unethical methods to your policing style. Always think what if it were you, How would you feel? How would you like if you were falsely accused and your life, lively-hood and career was taken from you? How would you like if someone was beating on you just because they felt they could get away with it? You are no better the criminals you took and oath to arrest when you do what you do!
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Ho Chi Minh City
Things to see and do
Giac Vien Pagoda
Although just down the road from Giac Lam, Giac Vien is hard to find, tucked way back off the main drag down a pot-holed road. To find it, come out of Giac Lam and turn right onto Lac Long Quan St. Go straight on at the roundabout and the entrance is about 200m further down on the right. It seems ... read more
Ong Bac Pagoda
Built by the Fukien Chinese just after World War II, Ong Bon Pagoda is dedicated to Ong Bon, the guardian of wealth, happiness and virtue. Being the god of wealth many worshippers come here to burn paper money in the temple's furnace, which is said to bring financial blessings to participants. The ... read more
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Set to the north of the botanical gardens on Nguyen Binh Khiem, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is easily Saigon's most atmospheric. Set to the north of the botanical gardens on Nguyen Binh Khiem, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is easily Saigon's most atmospheric. If you've got time for just one pagoda, this ... read more
Thien Hau Pagoda
Thien Hau Pagoda, a 19th century Chinese temple in Cholon, is dedicated to Thien Hau, or the goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors. Entering the pagoda through the exterior iron gate, you walk into a partially covered courtyard filled with large incense burners. From ... read more
Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda
Built by Ho Chi Minh City's Fujian community, this pagoda was constructed in 1902 and is one of the most beautifully decorated in the city. The pagoda is especially well known for its vast collection of figurines, carvings and hanging lanterns. Dedicated to Quan Cong, many Vietnamese visit ... read more
Quoc Tu Pagoda
A short trip outside downtown Saigon, Quoc Tu Pagoda is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the city and is a relatively new one, built in the early 1960s. The main complex of the pagoda spans seven storeys, with the first two open to the public. Visitors are given access to view the beautiful ... read more
Xa Loi Pagoda
Set a few blocks north of the Cultural Park at Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, this seven-tiered, pastel-coloured pagoda is known for its tower, which is supposed to contain a relic of the Buddha. During the Diem regime, this pagoda was attacked by ARVN soldiers and more than 400 monks were imprisoned, some ... read more
Giac Lam Pagoda
Founded in 1744 and untouched for more than 100 years, Giac Lam is the oldest and most original pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. People often come here to pray for sick and recently deceased relatives, hence the countless array of pictures inside the main building. Three rooms make up the complex: ... read more
Quan Am Pagoda
Believed to be the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, this is undoubtedly one of the most popular. The roof of the pagoda tells fantastic tales taken from traditional Chinese lore, while the walls are covered with lacquer paintings of various spirits and deities. This pagoda is best visited ... read more
An Quang Pagoda
An Quang Pagoda is the headquarters of the United Church of Vietnam. Since the pagoda was founded in 1948, it has been the training ground for thousands of Buddhist monks and nuns as well as teachers of Dharma. The temple gained some notoriety during the war for being the home of Thich Tri ... read more
Phung Son Pagoda
This pagoda is a bit of a walk from the centre of Cholon, but worth a visit nonetheless. It has been rebuilt a number of times, but was originally erected on what are thought to have been Funan ruins. At one time, plans were made to move the pagoda to another site. To facilitate this move, a ... read more
Tam Son Hoi Quan Pagoda
Located in Saigon's Chinatown district of Cholon, Tam Son Hoi Quan Pagoda is a small temple built by the Fujian Community in 1839. Also known as Tam Son Temple, it is dedicated to Me Sanh, the Goddess of Fertility, making the pagoda a favourite of Vietnamese women praying for children. You'll ... read more
Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda
Another Fujian temple dedicated to the goddess of the sea Thien Hau, Ha Chuong Pagoda is one of several pagodas packed into Saigon's Cholon district. Along with Thien Hau Pagoda and Quan Am Pagoda, worshippers here come to give offerings to the lady of the sea, Thien Hau. The centrepieces of ... read more
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
One of the first Buddhist temples to be built following traditional Vietnamese architecture practices, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is a complex of Buddhist buildings in District 3. The pagoda has bragging rights to the tallest Buddhist tower in the city, rising up seven storeys to 40 metres in height. The ... read more
Mariamman Hindu Temple
This small Hindu temple is frequented by both Saigon's tiny Hindu population along with resident Vietnamese. If it were not for the beggars hassling you throughout your visit, it would be quite an enjoyable place — it's believed the temple has the power to heal the ill. After 1975 the Vietnamese ... read more
Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda
One of the harder to find temples in Cholon, Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda is located on a small street off busier Lo Sieu. The pagoda was built in the early 1940s by Cantonese immigrants and is one of the few, if not only, Taoist pagodas in the city. The focal point here is a statue of Laoste, one of ... read more
Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda
Easily recognisable by the intricately-carved wooden boat hanging over its entrance, one of the attractions of this pagoda are the carvings within. This pagoda is dedicated to a famous Chinese general, Quan Cong, who is highly revered for his morality and loyalty. As you enter, on your left is ... read more
Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
Previously known as the Revolutionary Museum, this large grey circa-1885 building is on Ly Tu Trong Street, a short walk from the centre of District One and the Reunification Palace. The colonial building has played a number of roles: firstly it was a commercial museum, then the Cochinchina ... read more
Reunification Palace
This building was originally known as the Presidential Palace or Independence Hall, and is a classic example of 1960s architecture. The original building was bombed in 1962 in an attempt by the South Vietnamese Air Force to assassinate President Diem. The assassination attempt failed, but the ... read more
War Remnants Museum
This museum, dedicated to documenting the various alleged war crimes undertaken by the US, is a must see. If the only side of the Vietnam War you have seen has been through films such as Platoon, Full Metal Jacket and Apocalypse Now, then a visit here should help bring a bit of balance. ... read more
History Museum
Saigon's History Museum has been known by a number of names since its construction in 1928, but the theme remains the same. The museum traces Vietnamese history from prehistoric times till the period of French occupation and carries an impressive range of artefacts. Displays include Funan pieces ... read more
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Established in 1987, the Museum houses works of art on three floors, each representing its own section. The courtyard contains an ancient looking tennis court, upon which an image of French aristocrats dressed in white playing a leisurely game is hard to dismiss. The marble floors throughout ... read more
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Set back all alone on the banks of the Saigon River, which sweeps out of District One down towards Saigon's port and eventually the Mekong Delta, sits the Museum of Ho Chi Minh. Not only a great location to see up and down the river and gaze back over District One, it's also the city's shrine to ... read more
Ton Duc Thang Museum
This museum, set close the river on Ton Duc Thang, celebrates the life of communist hero Ton Duc Thang. Imprisoned on Con Dao for his part in rebellion against French rule, Ton Duc Thang succeeded Uncle Ho as president of Vietnam, and remained in office until his death in 1980. Spread over four ... read more
South East Armed Forces Museum
Also known as the No 7 Army Museum, the South East Armed Forces Museum sits near the airport in Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Banh District. Unlike the War Remnants Museum, which primarily focuses on the American War, this museum also covers the early Indochina wars with France as well as national ... read more
Geological Museum
One of two museums of its kind in the country, the Ho Chi Minh City Geological Museum was established in 1954 and sits on the corner of Nguyen Binh Khiem and Nguyen Huu Canh. A small building, it still houses more than 20,000 samples of stones and minerals as well as a small collection of fossils. ... read more
Southern Women's Museum
Opened in 1985, the Southern Women's Museum sits in the former palace of the Police Force General of Saigon. A large building, it displays thousands of rare photos and artefacts of Southern Vietnamese women's contribution to the foundation and defence of South Vietnam. Particular importance is ... read more
Cong Vien Van Hoa Park
Also known as Tao Den Park, this park is a great place to escape from Saigon's traffic. Set in the middle of the city, it is a bicycle-free zone with neatly landscaped lawns and benches to enjoy life as it goes by. Go early morning to see the park full of tai chi practitioners and badminton ... read more
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Perhaps a visit to the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens isn't wise if your sole intention is viewing animals. Although there is a good range of creatures, they've seen better days and the whole facility is in need of a good clean up. As a destination for a lazy afternoon walk in the shade under ... read more
Dong Dieu Entertainment Area
An open area in the outskirts of the city, the Dong Dieu Entertainment Area has become a popular spot for Ho Chi Minh locals. Although it is a popular picnic site, it's even more popular as a spot to fly kites, especially on the weekend. Here you can see many different shapes of kites, including ... read more
Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park
Saigon isn't the most kid-friendly city in the world. There are certainly lots of kids in the city but very few places seem to cater to them. Decorated with Buddha statues and sculpted dragons, the centrepiece of the park is a large waterfall with the face of an emperor sculpted into it. The face ... read more
Saigon isn't the most kid-friendly spot in world; but you can find a few parks plus one place worth checking out is entirely for kids, and it's within walking distance from Pham Ngu Lao: District 4's Kizciti.
Lam Vien Can Gio
Over the last few years this island has become a popular getaway day trip for savvy locals.
Van Thanh Park
Van Thanh Park is an escape from the honking motorbikes and grinding traffic of Ho Chi Minh City. Sitting on the banks of the Thi Nghe River, a branch of the Saigon River, and just three kilometres from downtown, the park is a popular spot for tour groups, who commonly drop guests off for ... read more
Dai The Gioi Water Park
Just outside of downtown Saigon, Dai The Gioi Water Park offers a sweet spot to escape the heat in the city's Cholon area. The park is home to a few slides as well as a lazy river and an indoor complex. Inside you'll find a large pool, male and female wet saunas, and massage centres. Expect ... read more
Dam Sen Water Park
Dam Sen is about a 20-minute ride from the city centre, out in District 11. A combination of theme park and water park, it also houses a large boating lake in the middle. The theme park contains dodgy fairground rides including a big ferris wheel, and also a show featuring monkeys, bears and other ... read more
Saigon Sky Deck Observatory
Towering above Saigon's skyline, the Bitexco Financial Tower, opened in 2011, offers you a bird's eye view of the city and surrounding area. The $10 admission gives you access to the unique 187-metre high observation deck, the highest of its kind in HCMC. The deck presents a panoramic view of ... read more
Binh Tay Market
Referred to by locals as the New Market of Cholon, Binh Tay market is a wholesale market known for its bargains. It was built by a Chinese businessman, Quach Dam, after the original market was destroyed. A statue of Quach Dam was erected but later replaced with a grass altar. The market is ... read more
Ben Thanh Night Market
Have you ever wondered how fast a 100m-long street can become an outdoor night market?
Ben Thanh Market
Arguably Saigon's most famous landmark, Ben Thanh market has occupied its present location in the heart of District 1 since 1912. One of the larger markets in the city, it sells all variety of goods, including food, T-shirts, fabrics, souvenirs, kitchenware, spices, fruit, flowers, watches, ... read more
Swimming pools
Ho Chi Minh City is home to a number of Olympic-size public pools and there are also a few hotel pools that you can pay to frolic in. Try the one in District Five called Lam Son, at Tran Binh Trong — it's open 08:00-20:00 and costs 5,000 VND an hour. A more centrally located pool is at 258 ... read more
Cooking Classes
Vietnamese food is fabulous and should you want to try your hand at preparing it, there are quite a few good cooking school options in Saigon. Saigon Culinary Art Centre runs quite a packaged product, where customers are met at their hotel by a SCAC chef who leads an ingredients buying tour to Ben ... read more
Saigon city tours
While many travel companies in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker district offer tours of places outside of Saigon like the Mekong delta and Cu Chi Tunnels, they also offer cheap half-day tours of the city itself. Although all the places included on the tours can be visited independently, it's not a bad ... read more
Fishing in Saigon
Once you get to your hut, grab a chair, ball the bait onto your hook, put hook in the water, and play the waiting game.
Back of the Bike Tours
In a few weeks, my parents and brother are visiting Saigon, and Vietnam as a whole, for the first time.
Saigon Cycles
I've always been a fan of a good bike ride, but Saigon never seemed like a great place to peddle around.
Thanh Tung Cricket Farm
A trip to Ho Chi Minh City isn't complete without a quick visit to the Cu Chi district, where the city's big buildings melt away and morph into rural countryside.
Phu Tho Racetrack
Only open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the racetrack is hardly a family day out, but rather a collection of gamblers trying to increase what little money they have. Still, it can be an interesting excursion - play dumb and the locals may give you some tips though of course you'll have to ... read more
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral, near Saigon's GPO on the northern stretch of District One, was constructed from 1877 until 1883, though it wasn't consecrated until 1959. Le Place Pigneau de Behaine, the square in front of the cathedral, holds a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary. If you pop inside, take a ... read more
Cha Tam Church
This pastel-yellow and white, slender church is worth combining with a trip to Cholon as it had a small but important role to play in Vietnam's wartime history. Following a coup on November 1, 1963, President Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother fled their palace through a tunnel network and eventually ... read more
Cho Quan Church
Cho Quan Church, located off a busy intersection in Saigon's Cholon district, is one of the oldest and largest churches in the area. While the existing church, built by one Father Nicolas Ham who is now buried under the foundation, is more than a century old, it was built on the site of two ... read more
Cholon Mosque
Serving Cholon's Muslim community, the Cholon Mosque is a small place of worship built by Muslims from South India in 1932. With its blue gates, pastel details and white walls the mosque stands in quiet contrast to the surrounding busy area. A pool in the courtyard is used for ablutions, and ... read more
Saigon Central Mosque
Located in the heart of the city, the blue and white Saigon Central Mosque is a quiet oasis is the busy business district of Saigon. Constructed in the 1930s by South Indian Muslims, the mosque is one of around a dozen that serve the city's Muslims and it stands on the site of an earlier mosque. ... read more
Shopping in Saigon
Many consider Saigon and greater Ho Chi Minh City as primarily at eating destination, but it also has considerable flair as a place to shop. Ben Thanh market is where you'll find everything you need under one roof, though the quality of goods varies and you must bargain — expect the initial price ... read more
Vincom Centre
The new fixture of luxury shopping in Saigon, Vincom Centre is much like the malls we are used to back in the West. Unlike the small boutique stalls found in Diamond Plaza or Hung Vuong, here the Centre has actual stores. This is the place to come if you're looking for a real Gucci handbag or ... read more
Hung Vuong Plaza
At one time the biggest shopping complex in Ho Chi Minh City, Hung Vuong Plaza still stands as one of the few all-in-one retail and entertainment centres in Saigon. The first three levels consist of Parkson boutique stalls selling a variety of name brand apparel and accessories. You can find the ... read more
Saigon Square 2
On a corner bend of a quiet street close to the Legend Hotel you'll find Saigon Square 2. It is a two-storey boutique shopping centre selling similar, but slightly higher quality, products as those you'd find in the more famous Ben Thanh market. Unlike Ben Thanh, which is dark and packed tight, ... read more
Ho May Eco-Tourism and Cultural Park
Southern Vietnam's coastal city of Vung Tau makes for an interesting, easy and cheap daytrip from Saigon — go by hydrofoil, see the sights, have a splash at the beach and enjoy the food.
Saigon Day Tour
A quick walk through Saigon's backpacker area of Pham Ngu Lao will lead you past several locations selling tours.
Minh Phuong
If you find yourself shopping in Saigon, a walk through any market or mall will inevitably lead you, sooner or later, past a souvenir stand selling lacquer art.
Mekong Delta Day Tour
If you take a stroll through Saigon's backpacker district of Pham Ngu Lao you'll notice that the landscape is full of travel agents. They are everywhere.
Cu Chi Tunnels day tour
Set around 35km from central Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels earned legendary status during the American War. A massive network of underground tunnels and chambers, Cu Chi, in its entirety, stretched for more than 250km, from Saigon all the way to the Cambodian border. Few sites bear stronger ... read more
The Cao Dai Holy See at Tay Ninh
Best know as the birthplace of the Cao Dai religion, people flock here to see the Cao Dai Holy See — the great temple of the Cao Dai faith. Tay Ninh province sits to the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City and is bordered by Cambodia to the west and north, with its eastern border formed by the Saigon ... read more
Can Gio
This small mangrove island lies in the delta of the Saigon River and makes for one of the closest "beaches" to the city. The beach here is the closest to Saigon, but don't pack the suncream and bathers just yet — it's more of a mudflat than a beach. The tide goes out for miles to reveal huge ... read more
Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Post Office is no ordinary place to buy stamps. Vietnam's largest working post office is housed in one of the country's finest examples of colonial French architecture. From outside, the building's wide arched windows and doorways, statuesque carvings and enormous clock -- which hasn't ... read more
Ho Chi Minh People's Committee
Built in the beginning of the 20th century, this grand old building was once one of Saigon's classic hotels, the Hotel De Ville. Following the end of the war though, the building was converted and is now home to the rather more stoic Ho Chi Minh People's Committee. The building stands out in ... read more
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- The feeling backstage after last night's live Impact Wrestling was a positive one. Some of the wrestlers felt more excited about TNA after the live show than they had in a long time. Morale was up last night.
- During the Gucheck segment last night with Joey Ryan, the entire locker room popped when Ryan challenged Taz and some were shocked at how well Taz handled it, considering his temper. The backstage Gutcheck segments seen throughout the night with Taz, Al snow and Bruce Prichard were filmed earlier on Thursday.
- Brooke Hogan got along well with everyone backstage but always has in her previous visits. Brooke's new role in TNA was Dixie Carter's idea, not something created by Eric Bischoff or Hulk Hogan.
- The TNA vs. WWE lawsuit was a hot topic at Impact last night. A lot of the wrestlers are angry with Brian Wittenstein for passing on their information to WWE.
- Former WWE star Cliff "Domino" Compton worked the dark match before last night's show, losing to Crimson.
- Dixie Carter's announcement about the TNA Hall of Fame was a surprise to everyone as they did not tell the wrestlers ahead of time.
- Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen were not backstage, for those wondering. Tara and Mickie James were backstage but not used. ODB vs. Angelina Love was taped for Xplosion.
Source: PWInsider
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