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Time Out Dubai
15-07-2025
- Time Out Dubai
Enjoy your most relaxing summer yet at Anantara The Palm Resort Dubai
If you're seeking a change of scenery this summer, but not looking to leave Dubai (besides, why would you?) Anantara The Palm Resort Dubai makes the perfect option. Boasting 400 metres of private shoreline and expansive views of the Arabian Gulf, this perfectly located hotel has a lot to boast about. With lagoon access rooms and the UAE's only over water villas, whether you choose a scenic over-water villa overlooking the calming waters or a private one bedroom beach pool villa, the hotel is currently offering guests up to 35 percent off so you can whisk yourself away for the ultimate getaway, at an unmissable deal. To start your getaway on the best note, breakfast up to a family of four is included in your stay. Enjoy continental dishes in the privacy and comfort of your villa, or head to the resort's must-visit Revo Café or restaurant Crescendo to experience the resort's warm hospitality first hand. Looking for more dining inspiration? Crescendo's renowned brunch,'Fork and Cork', is served every Saturday, from 1pm. From only Dhs450 per person, foodies will love the rotisserie charcoal grill for grilled meats, as well as a speciality saj oven. Fancy a pizza? There's a special rotating pizza oven too, as well as a variety of salads and sides to go with them. Head to Mekong to try Pan Asian cuisine or for Mediterranean-style dining, opt for The Beach House and for a taste of Australia, get settled at Bushman's for some seriously good steak. You can enjoy 10 percent off these award-winning spots, so why not try a bit of everything? As part of your getaway, guests can indulge in a pampering session with 30 percent off at Anantara Spa to unwind with a signature hammam ritual for ultimate relaxation. 20 percent off is also available for other selected activities. Ready to recharge your batteries? There's no better place to spend some time away than at Anantara The Palm Resort Dubai. To unlock the summer deals, book now using the code 'LOCALS'. Click here to learn more or to secure your preferred rooms. East Crescent, The Palm Jumeirah,
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ulster Orchestra school project helps pupils find their musical passion
Primary school children from socially disadvantaged areas in north and west Belfast have been showing off their musical skills at a concert in the Ulster they have learned from the best - straight from Ulster Orchestra tutor said the Crescendo programme, which is in its 10th year, helped children feel "valued" and stops musicians from existing in an "ivory tower".The musicians run professional lessons in schools for children who might not otherwise get the opportunity. Eleven-year-old Kobi, from Malvern Primary in north Belfast, said he felt his lip was "busted" after scrunching it up to play the trumpet all evening but he enjoyed the has been learning the trumpet for the past year and has not always found it easy."Its like a roller-coaster.," he said."It has its ups and downs. It is kind of hard but once you get used to it, it's the ticket." Each year, P7 pupils get the chance to play alongside the Ulster Orchestra in an end of term concert. Children from P3 take part by singing in a choir. While Kobi has decided not to keep learning the trumpet, 11-year-old Katie-Rose from Good Shepherd Primary School in west Belfast said she was considering carrying on with the double bass."It's a big instrument and it's very hard since it is big," she experience of playing at the Ulster Hall was "amazing" according to Katie-Rose."It was amazing to hear all the other instruments playing with me." Éimhear, who is 11, has been learning the viola through the Crescendo project for the last three years. "It seems very hard to play but once you get the hang of it and start being able to read all the notes and stuff on the paper it's not that hard," she said she was a "wee bit" nervous about the concert in case she got the "wrong notes or something". Jonathan Simmance from the Ulster Orchestra works at bringing music to different communities like the schools involved in this said it is hard to quantify just what the programme does for the children who take part. For some "they realise they will excel at this thing if they work hard" while others are not so enthused about the music, but have the opportunity to "have a bit of the spotlight, to do something different." Mr Simmance said it it helps the children with their "confidence, their creativity"."It helps them feel valued," he also believes that it's important for the musicians in the orchestra."That we don't exist in our wee ivory tower of classical musicians and they don't think that ivory tower is unattainable." For Fiona, a mum of two girls taking part in the concert, it was an emotional day."I found that Crescendo has been amazing for both girls, for their confidence," she told BBC News said she was so proud of both her girls and that without the project they would not have had the opportunity to get the musical experience. The Ulster Orchestra project is run in partnership with Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Shankill Children's Zone and the Queen's University Innovation delivers lessons to more than 1,000 children in four primary schools: Malvern Primary School, Wheatfield Primary School, Holy Evangelists' Primary School and The Good Shepherd Primary musicians will return to the four schools in September and the pupils moving on to secondary school will have to decide how best to use what they have learned so far.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crescendo Corporation Berhad (KLSE:CRESNDO) shareholders have earned a 40% CAGR over the last five years
We think all investors should try to buy and hold high quality multi-year winners. And highest quality companies can see their share prices grow by huge amounts. For example, the Crescendo Corporation Berhad (KLSE:CRESNDO) share price is up a whopping 310% in the last half decade, a handsome return for long term holders. And this is just one example of the epic gains achieved by some long term investors. And in the last month, the share price has gained 9.5%. So let's assess the underlying fundamentals over the last 5 years and see if they've moved in lock-step with shareholder returns. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. During five years of share price growth, Crescendo Corporation Berhad achieved compound earnings per share (EPS) growth of 83% per year. The EPS growth is more impressive than the yearly share price gain of 33% over the same period. So it seems the market isn't so enthusiastic about the stock these days. The reasonably low P/E ratio of 1.99 also suggests market apprehension. You can see how EPS has changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values). It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on Crescendo Corporation Berhad's earnings, revenue and cash flow. As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). Whereas the share price return only reflects the change in the share price, the TSR includes the value of dividends (assuming they were reinvested) and the benefit of any discounted capital raising or spin-off. So for companies that pay a generous dividend, the TSR is often a lot higher than the share price return. As it happens, Crescendo Corporation Berhad's TSR for the last 5 years was 430%, which exceeds the share price return mentioned earlier. This is largely a result of its dividend payments! It's good to see that Crescendo Corporation Berhad has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 19% in the last twelve months. And that does include the dividend. However, the TSR over five years, coming in at 40% per year, is even more impressive. The pessimistic view would be that be that the stock has its best days behind it, but on the other hand the price might simply be moderating while the business itself continues to execute. I find it very interesting to look at share price over the long term as a proxy for business performance. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. Take risks, for example - Crescendo Corporation Berhad has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of. We will like Crescendo Corporation Berhad better if we see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of undervalued stocks (mostly small caps) with considerable, recent, insider buying. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Malaysian exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Otago Daily Times
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Feminine rage and power
The artist formally known as Calla is back and raging. Rings the bells and sound the trumpets — Calla of Ursa has been born! The operatic soprano, violinist, and producer formerly known as Calla has metamorphosed into a bold new incarnation, filled with righteous rage at the state of the planet and ready to bring her music to the world. Her upcoming show in Ōtepoti, celebrating the release of her cinematic and danceable "electro-folk opera" album Animal Reaction , will be her final Aotearoa performance before she heads overseas to chase new musical horizons in the UK and Europe. She leaves in just weeks. In preparation, Calla Knudson-Hollebon, 27, has just come from a farewell of sorts from her role as the programme manager of Crescendo, in Tāmaki Makaurau — a social enterprise delivering free music programmes for young people. It has been a fitting job for the musician, who says music "simply pours out of her". Calla of Ursa has played violin since age 3 and was singing before she could talk. She holds a first-class honours in performance voice and a key reason for her move overseas — as well as international touring — is the prestigious opportunity to study at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in London. Although one foot is in the classical world, the other is firmly in the contemporary; she taught herself electronic music production on her grandmother's desktop computer — "I was just messing around," she says modestly. The songs of Animal Reaction effortlessly merge these analogue and digital worlds in mutually enhancing ways. "Real-world sounds ground the timbre of the composition, while the digital makes it more than it could be in real life." This hybrid — combined with her unique blend of classical and contemporary stylings — results in an album that feels timeless and fresh, rich with drama and texture. Calla of Ursa's violin and the cello of her accompanist Olivia Wilding shift between eerie Tom Waits-esque plucks and scratches and lavish multi-layered soaring; the electronic production adds gritty industrial texture and tribal-inspired pop beats. Calla of Ursa's inimitable voice soars and whispers throughout, guiding the album's emotional arc. The songs often begin gently, gradually building towards bold, booty-shaking climaxes. One standout single, Face Me , withholds a beat almost entirely, instead luxuriating in layers of strings and honeyed vocals — the late drop is worth the wait, though you can't help but wish it lingered. Calla of Ursa says she's constantly trying to "pave novel terrain" with her sound, even approaching To Be Sacred as a kind of symphony. "It took ages to finish," she says with a laugh. She admires artists who are equally boundary-pushing: "like Billie Eilish". "She's huge for a reason — the music is so beautifully done and interesting." Animal Reaction has a cinematic quality that conjures vivid, unbidden imagery. "I want it to sound like a condensed movie score," says Calla of Ursa — and that goal has certainly been realised. The album could easily soundtrack a film or serve as the theme for a prestige HBO series. It's theatrical, even carnivalesque at times. The jerky rhythms of To Be Sacred invoke unsettling visions of the musician manipulated puppet-like. Film scores are a goal for Calla of Ursa, and she has just completed her first: Bodies of Water , a Magnetic Boots production set for release soon. Thematically, Animal Reaction is an album about feminine rage, she says. After hearing a man remark that women are "a bit crazy around that time of month," she began to reflect on how society perceives the menstrual phase. "There is so much fear and apprehension around women feeling strong things; what are we afraid of?" Animal Reaction is a reclamation of rage as a valid emotion; an exploration of what feminine rage might look like on a global level. This is channelled into a response to the climate crisis, and the systemic subjugation of both people and the planet. But the album is deeply personal too — "there are also songs about love, in all its different colours," she says. "The ugly stuff, not just the pretty stuff." Music is healing for Calla of Ursa, and through her own catharsis she hopes to facilitate catharsis for others, she says. "Countless people tell me they've had transformative experiences through my music — it's an incredible honour." She hopes people feel the themes of Animal Reaction deeply, helping them connect to their rage and become less complacent about the world. Calla of Ursa sure seems more connected to her rage than "Calla" was, aesthetically at least. Gone is the soft ethereal fairy in a forest; here is a woman with stormy dark eyes and drips of blood-like red down her cheeks. Her new name is inspired by the etymological root of Calla: Callisto, the Greek nymph who was transformed into the constellation Ursa Major. "There were too many 'Calla's'," says the ambitious artist, who hopes to make a splash in Europe. "But I'm also going to lap up all the creative goodness over there and bring it back home." She's particularly eager to explore traditional music from Norway, Scotland, and Ireland, regions tied to her heritage. "Like kulning — it's a Scandinavian technique for singing to cows." So, rest assured: we haven't lost her for good. And when she returns, she'll have some new tricks up her sleeve. The gig • Calla of Ursa Animal Reaction album release gig, DropKicks, Dunedin, Friday June 6.
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Empower Semiconductor Highlights its Breakthrough AI Vertical Power Delivery Platform at APEC 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empower Semiconductor, the world leader in integrated voltage regulators (IVRs), will showcase its scalable on-demand true vertical power architecture for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) processors at the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2025, March 17-19, 2025 (booth #1445). During this event, Empower's Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Tim Phillips, will present 'Vertical Power Delivery Enables Higher Performance from xPU and AI Products,' on March 19, from 3:40-4:05pm (room A412). Featuring Empower's proprietary FinFast™ technology, the Crescendo platform integrates all power components into a single ultra-thin device, enabling relocation beneath the processor and eliminating the requirement for large decoupling capacitor bank. This breakthrough shrinks the AI power supply by 5x and delivers on-demand kilowatt power with unmatched speed and accuracy while reducing power distribution losses by 5-20% from a traditional lateral current transmission. 'AI is presenting the power management challenge of our generation, and Empower's technology addresses it. Crescendo tackles one of the biggest hurdles in AI-driven data centers—how to deliver the increasing power demands of new processors with the efficiency, responsiveness, and compact footprint required to support their unprecedented performance,' said Phillips. 'We have been partnering with industry leaders on multiple platforms since announcing its availability for design last October and are gearing up for production by the end of the year. We're coming to APEC with a live demo and presentation that highlight the breakthroughs we have achieved.' Visitors to the Empower booth at APEC 2025 will experience firsthand how the Crescendo platform delivers the power density, scalability, transient response and thermal performance needed to support the next generation of high-performance AI and data center processors. Schedule a meeting with Empower Semiconductor at APEC by contacting [email protected]. To learn more about Empower Semiconductor's solutions, visit About Empower Semiconductor Empower Semiconductor, based in Silicon Valley, powers the AI revolution with its FinFast™ technology by reducing the energy footprint and total cost of ownership of data centers. Its transformational integrated voltage regulators deliver on-demand scalable power with the speed, precision and signal integrity required by AI processors. Empower's power-management architecture shrinks solution footprint, height and component count, achieving vertical power delivery with unprecedented power density and efficiency. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. Sandy Fewkes Kiterocket
