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The Japanese flute also called as the Shakuhachi is considered to be an instrument that soothes the soul with its deeply relaxing tunes. Besides its relaxing effect it is also a very good instrument to create all kinds of music. Some of the many genres that use the Japanese flute as instrumental accompaniments are classical, jazz and of course Japanese folk music; the flute when added to these musical pieces adds a special spiritual flavour. The flute is also used for the purpose of meditation as a replacement of sutras. Its tune is known to bring peace and calm thus shutting out the rest of the world which makes deep states of relaxation possible.

This Japanese flute is now available via the web for purchase. This flute can be purchased by anyone that bears a strong inclination towards music or the flute and someone who knows how to play it. Due to its importance, when meditating a number of people across the globe have been looking at purchasing this flute. The problem however is the lack of availability of the original flute. There is no use buying a flute that is anything short of original and hence when looking to buy a flute it is best to buy the original flute instead of cheaper options available online.

The Shakuhachi flute is made from the bottom of the bamboo tree. Along with this, it also comprises of other details that make this flute so very unique. The name Shakuhachi is derived from the term ?isshaku hassun? meaning one shaku and eight sun(1.8 Japanese feet). Although this Japanese Shakuhachi Meditation Flute looks easy to play, the reality is that it is not. In order to play the flute well and to perfection one might have to carefully study how it functions and the manner. For this one has to make a purchase of an original flute from an online portal.

The flute when played creates beautiful, soothing, and extremely sensuous music. The feeling is almost Zen like and hence it appeals to several people. After all calm and soulful music is always more appealing and scintillating. The instrument when learnt not only facilitates the purpose of bringing peace to the soul but it can also be learnt as a hobby. Parents looking to divert their child?s attention onto hobby oriented activities must consider teaching your child to play the Shakihachi flute. Will not only bring beautiful music into the life of that child but will also facilitate and concentration.

The flute can also be made at home. However, this applies to those with knowledge about its creation. For those that cannot make the flute at home, they can buy it online. Web based Shakuhachi shops are ideally the best place to make purchases of these flutes. So if you are seriously considering buying these flutes you must visit portals that sell these flutes from where you can make purchases. These flutes also make good gifts. Gifting someone a flute is indirectly offering them the gift of music, peace, and soul.

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Friend of ex-KPMG auditor pleads guilty in insider case

By Emily Flitter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The California jeweler who gave a former KPMG auditor cash, an expensive watch and concert tickets in exchange for inside information about public companies agreed on Monday to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, according to court papers.

Bryan Shaw, the jeweler who took tips on Herbalife , Skechers and other companies from his one-time golfing buddy Scott London, agreed to pay around $1.3 million in restitution and will continue to cooperate with the government as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, according to the documents.

Shaw is expected to appear in federal court later this week to formally enter the plea. His lawyer, Nathan Hochman, a partner at Bingham McCutchen in Los Angeles, did not respond to a request for comment.

London, whose 29-year career at KPMG ended in his firing and arrest last month, had served as the head of the accounting firm's audit practice in Los Angeles.

"These two men were close friends who shared dinners, concerts, sporting events and secret information that brought profits to each of them," Andr? Birotte Jr., the U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, said.

"London provided, and Shaw was all too happy to use, proprietary information that should have remained confidential."

According to information filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office, London gave Shaw insider tips and trading advice about five public companies over a two-year period. In return, Shaw gave London thousands of dollars in cash, a Rolex watch and tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert, among other things.

When federal investigators caught up with Shaw, who had traded on some of the tips, he agreed to cooperate with them.

Shaw recorded phone conversations in which he and London discussed trading on non-public information from the companies whose audits London oversaw. As agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation watched, Shaw met with London in a parking lot to hand him an envelope full of cash as payment for the tips.

Harland Braun, London's lawyer, did not respond to a request for comment.

In exchange for cooperating with the investigation and pleading guilty, Shaw might get a lighter punishment. Under his plea agreement, the government said that as long as prosecutors are satisfied with Shaw's cooperation, they will recommend a two-level reduction in the offense level that dictates sentencing guidelines.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office said the maximum sentence for a conspiracy count was five years. He declined to speculate on how much of a sentence reduction Shaw could get.

In addition to Skechers and Herbalife, London is accused of leaking information about Deckers Outdoor Corp. as well as plans for mergers between Pacific Capital Bancorp and Union Bank and RSC Holdings and United Rentals .

When the leaks became public, KPMG resigned as the auditor for Skechers and Herbalife.

A spokesman for KPMG declined to comment.

London's formal arraignment is set for May 17. Braun has said London will plead guilty.

The case is United States v. Bryan Shaw, U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

(Reporting by Emily Flitter; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/friend-ex-kpmg-auditor-accused-leaking-pleads-guilty-195908480.html

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NeNe Leakes slams 'train wreck'??Brandi Glanville

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NeNe Leakes from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes threw some serious shade during her hour-long sit-down with Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live" Sunday night.

We can always count on NeNe for her candid -- and catty -- comments about her "Atlanta" co-stars (especially former cast mate Sheree Whitfield). But she didn't hold back when Cohen quizzed her about the Housewives in other franchises either.

She singled out "Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville, whom she met at the network upfronts in New York City, for her most scathing critique.

"Brandi's just a train wreck -- just wreck," NeNe told the host and Bravo exec. "She's just off the chain -- she's just off the hook. All of the things she has to say and just so talkative."

"A lot of stuff that she needs to not say," NeNe added about the notorious "truth bomber." "She's gonna get read. Just negative stuff. She thinks she's a gangsta or something. She thinks she can get in people's faces and say whatever she wants to say."

NeNe did backtrack slightly: "I like her when she's not drinking," she qualified. "Her drinking -- Brandi and drinks don't work for me."

The "Beverly Hills" star responded to NeNe's slam on social media.

When a "Housewives" fan suggested that Brandi's been known to stir the pot herself, Brandi shot back again.

Brandi, who only joined "RHOBH" this last season as a regular, is just one of the newbies for whom NeNe has no love.

"You need to respect the veterans," said the self-proclaimed "RHOA" "madam." "I feel like we're the boss. ? You were watching at home, and you wanted to be just like me. That's why you joined the show.

"I feel like we have a work ethic that is very different than the new girls coming on the show," NeNe added, comparing herself to franchise originals, such as Ramona Sanger, Teresa Giudice and Vicki Gunvalson.

But when it comes to her own show, the "New Normal" star insisted: "I'm head of the class ? I'm the star, I'm the boss. Is there anybody else? I am definitely it. I think when people think of Atlanta 'Housewives,' they think of NeNe Leakes."

Source: http://www.today.com/entertainment/real-housewives-star-nene-leakes-slams-brandi-glanville-shes-just-6C9800706

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Senators pound Canadiens 6-1, take 2-1 series lead

OTTAWA (AP) ? After getting his first NHL hat trick, Jean-Gabriel Pageau was left with a bloody smile after the Senators' Game 3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.

The 20-year-old rookie lost a tooth in a fight-filled, emotional 6-1 win.

The teams combined for 236 penalty minutes and nine players were given a game misconduct.

The Senators have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and Game 4 is Tuesday night in Ottawa.

Pageau, with his first career playoff goal, gave the Senators a 2-1 lead early in the second as he slipped between defensemen P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov to beat Carey Price over the shoulder.

Pageau is not likely to forget the goal as he was hit in the mouth by Subban on the goal and lost a tooth. Players could be seen looking for the tooth on the ensuing goal celebration.

"I might put it under my pillow and see what happens," Pageau kidded.

The crowd at Scotiabank Place chanted Pageau's name and the Ottawa native says he's hopeful to give them the opportunity to do it again.

"It was good motivation and forced me to push myself to keep going," Pageau said. "They liked my game and I didn't want to disappoint them after that."

The third period started with the Senators leading 2-1.

But after Pageau's second goal of the game and a Kyle Turris score made it 4-1, emotions overflowed and a line brawl broke out at center ice.

Turris' goal, his first of the series, at 7:00 put the game out of reach. On the ensuing faceoff, five different fights broke out.

"I thought we handled ourselves well under the circumstances and the duress we were put under and we defended ourselves," Ottawa coach Paul MacLean said.

The Senators ended up with the man advantage after the brawl and Jakob Silfverberg scored on the power play as he beat Price up high to make it 5-1 only 8 seconds after Turris' goal.

More penalties were taken, and at one point, Ottawa was left with just five players on the bench, while Montreal had six.

Ottawa's veteran forward Daniel Alfredsson finished the game playing defense.

After the game, Montreal coach Michel Therien took exception with MacLean calling a timeout with 17 seconds remaining.

In Therien's opinion MacLean was trying to embarrass and humiliate the Canadiens.

"As far as I'm concerned that was classless," Therien said.

With so few players on his bench and things already out of hand, MacLean felt he had no other option than to call a timeout to get his message to his players.

"I didn't want anyone to get hurt, it was already getting dumb enough as it was," MacLean said. "I have two important players on my team and I still have games to play. We're not giving them a freebie. There's already enough of that."

MacLean went on to say that he was protecting his players and he would do it again.

This is the second time Therien has taken issue with MacLean.

"I don't like when a coach is making comments," Therien said. "I don't like a coach when trying to humiliate our team. I don't like that."

MacLean wasn't impressed by the actions of the Canadiens and is hopeful the league will review certain aspects of the game, including Josh Gorges shooting the puck at Turris at the end of the game.

Pageau completed the hat trick, becoming just the second player in Senators history to get a hat trick in the playoffs with less than two minutes remaining. Alfredsson also did it in 1998.

Less than a month ago, Pageau was playing in the AHL. But his strong play has earned him the confidence of MacLean.

"It was a great night for the kid," MacLean said. "He's come in and played very, very well for us. We're really pleased for him, he's been a good player."

"He played a great game," Alfredsson said. "He had some great shots, picked the corners and it was fun for him."

Alfredsson scored Ottawa's opening goal and Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots.

Price faced 30 shots. Rene Bourque scored for the Canadiens at 14:34 of the first.

Captain Brian Gionta and Max Pacioretty, who both missed Game 2, were back in the lineup for the Canadiens.

The Canadiens had a couple of great chances to tie the game in the second, but came up short.

Alex Galchenyuk was stopped by Anderson as he came racing in alone. And then with Montreal on the power play, Tomas Plekanec rang a shot off the crossbar.

The Canadiens weren't pleased with their overall effort and know they need a better game plan looking ahead to Game 4 on Tuesday.

"Our problem was we tried to make plays that weren't there," Gorges said. "We weren't in our structure, we weren't in our system and when we're not we're chaotic.

"We knew they were going to come hard, we just didn't play a good fundamental game."

A physical first period ended with the teams tied 1-1.

The Senators made the most of a 28-second two-man advantage as Alfredsson picked up his rebound at his feet and quickly rifled it past the right of Price. It was the Senators' first power-play goal of the series.

Montreal tied the game with a power-play goal as Plekanec found Bourque to create a 2-on-1 break.

Bourque's shot changed speed and seemed to throw off Anderson and he was unable to get over in time and he could only watch as the puck trickle across the goal line.

Notes: The Senators are without C Jason Spezza (back, indefinitely). D Eric Gryba served the second and final game of his suspension for his hit on Lars Eller in Game 1. Guillaume Latendresse and Andre Benoit were healthy scratches for the Senators in favor of Cory Conacher and Patrick Wiercioch. With Pacioretty and Gionta back in the lineup, Jeff Halpern and Gabriel Dumont were scratched for the Canadiens.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/senators-pound-canadiens-6-1-2-1-series-022923024.html

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