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Hospitality solution providers profit from connectivity, customization
Hospitality VAR Hotel Internet Services profits by wiring up hotels, casinos and condos and supporting end-user customers.
In a world that hinges on connectivity, gone are the days when you can turn off your phone, ignore your email and enjoy vacation. In recent years, the need for Internet access everywhere, from multimillion-dollar hotels to RV parks, has provided value-added resellers (VARs) with a new market to explore and profit from.
Gary Patrick, president of hospitality solution provider and network reseller Hotel Internet Services (HIS), based in Agoura Hills, Calif., noticed this trend five years ago and decided to act. "What we saw was an ever-increasing need to have access to the Internet wherever you were traveling," Patrick said. "People were becoming more and more dependent on the Internet, and so we felt that there would be a great demand for that."
Patrick noted that in some hospitality sectors, especially casinos, Internet adoption was seen as somewhat problematic and against the grain of their business model. In short: Casinos want people out on the floor gambling, not holed up in their rooms in front of computers.
The fact that many business conferences are hosted in Las Vegas added more demand for a new class of hospitality solution providers.
"When we started in 2003, at many of the casinos … it was frowned upon to provide that amenity. But they quickly saw that if they were going to have people [staying at their hotels] comfortably, they were going to have to provide them some means to get onto the Internet," he said.
The rise of the hospitality solution provider
For some establishments at that time, the sudden demand for Internet access meant inexperienced engineers designing inefficient networks that provided minimum connectivity to their patrons. Patrick described one upscale hotel in California putting access points in over 100 rooms, then pulling out their antennas to avoid signal clashing -- thereby limiting connectivity to one corner of each room.
HIS found its niche in taking over network design and maintenance for hotels, casinos, condos and RV parks. And, five years later, the company provides connectivity to establishments in 30 states, with offices in California, Nevada and Florida -- three popular tourist hubs.
In Nevada, HIS works closely with the casino industry to meet patrons' connectivity needs. At the Imperial Palace hotel and casino, HIS identified two markets: people with laptops and people without.
The Imperial Palace is a 2,700-room giant that HIS first connected up in 2004. "They had no Internet at all and were looking at putting Cat 5 [cabling] into the rooms. At the time, it would have been half a million to three-quarters of a million dollars to run Cat 5 to all the rooms. We met with them and explained the greater need for Wi-Fi, so they could save all that money for cabling and so forth," Patrick said.
For clients without laptops, HIS and other hospitality solution providers offer business centers that provide not only connectivity but also print, scan and fax capabilities. Today, most professionals take these amenities for granted, but according to Patrick, they were practically nonexistent five years ago. In its quest to wire up the hospitality industry, HIS partners with hard-line and wireless networking and hardware vendors including Cisco Systems, 3Com, AT&T, Nomadix, Dell, IP3, Colubris Wireless Networks, Proxim, SMC Networks and others.
Deployment begins the service and support cycle
Implementing the technology is just half the battle though. Support for the end-user customer or guest is key, Patrick said. "That's one of the critical pieces we found over the years that some people didn't understand, because there are a lot of people who are just now getting on the Internet. Once they venture from their home to a different environment, many are unsure how to make it work," Patrick said. That is especially true of users who use email to keep in touch with family.
Patrick also noted that 24/7 tech support is a necessity, especially in casinos where guests often gamble at all hours of the day.
Often in these environments, a business center is too much of a hassle to use. Enter the Internet kiosk -- these small, customizable, standalone computer stations provide hotel and resort patrons with fast access to the Internet and printing equipment.
"Basically what you have is an ATM-looking machine, an enclosed machine with a small footprint. A lot of hotels can't even put a 3-foot-by-3-foot desk in their lobby, but they could fit a kiosk nicely, so customers can print boarding passes and so forth," Patrick said. If the kiosks are specially designed to fit into their environs, they're more attractive for ambiance-focused environments like casinos.
Back-end systems provide a real-time look at network health
Combine the three -- wired and wireless connectivity for suites, business centers and small kiosks -- and what's left is a completely connected but difficult-to-manage network or set of networks.
That's why HIS offers its own back-end system to monitor and control each network infrastructure. HIS can give its clients access to information that they didn't have before, Patrick said. "A lot of providers previously didn't provide them the means [to access the information]. If it was revenue share, they just got a check. They had no idea how many people were online at any given time or the peak periods," Patrick said.
HIS clients can now monitor upload and download rates, how many users are on their network at any given time, and even get an individual user's uptime.
"We have a back-end system that's not only for our use but also tracks the individual user by capturing the MAC address. So if we have a high occupancy and we need to limit downloads to 512 kilobytes per second per person, we can deploy that," Patrick said. Hotels and resorts also have the ability to sell tiered bandwidth use, allowing users to pay more for faster Internet.
Advertising: The next frontier for hospitality VARs
The newest development in the hospitality networking field is advertising. As Patrick explained, hospitality solution providers are too numerous to effectively reach enough possible clients through advertising; this is leading the industry toward cooperation while still competing. What they can do is offer advertising-subsidized Wi-Fi to customers and use that to propagate their brand and that of their affiliates.
"The advertising is something still in its infancy. There are numerous companies like AnchorFree out there trying to aggregate advertising across companies like ours. We have a number of different pilots we're doing for our wireless as well as kiosks to try and see what people are willing to put up with," Patrick said, referring to pop-up and banner ads.
He also added that while companies are, in effect, cooperating with their competitors, there's a mutual advantage to giving advertisers the ability to reach a wider audience.


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It is very important that any removal, whether a residential or a commercial one, is successful. Not only do removals weigh heavily on your mind but they also involve having to safely transport your items, which can be costly if not done properly.
This article aims to discuss the key to ensuring that your removal is successful. Many of you may be wondering what the key to a successful removal is. Well, the key to a successful moving is planning. Only if you plan a removal properly will it be a total success.
Imagine this: you have spent months packing and de-cluttering, getting everything ready for the removal day. It comes along and you find yourself struggling to fit all of your boxes into the removal vehicle, all because you thought you'd be able to squeeze everything into a smaller vehicle. Not only do you now have to come up with a solution, but this is going to take up time, which may even end up costing you money if you have hired a vehicle or a service etc.
It is always advised that you spend a good few hours sitting at a table with anyone who is a part of the removal in order to discuss all the tasks that need to be done. These include making phone calls to gas and electricity suppliers, cancelling any subscriptions or just calling to notify someone of your change of address. This is often something that is forgotten because everyone is too busy dealing with the 'bigger' issues such as packing etc.
If you are not moving alone, allocate a task to everyone else involved. No matter how large or small the task, if it is done by many people, it will be done quicker, giving you more time to spend on the more difficult, time consuming tasks.
Always keep a checklist so that you can see what has been done, and what needs to be done. Discussing it verbally is a good idea, but when you are under a lot of stress you could end up forgetting half of the things discussed, which is why it is always essential to put your thoughts on paper. Make a copy for each person so that they can keep track of what needs to be done as well.
When you are planning your removal, allow yourself more than enough time to complete each task. The last thing you want to do is be over ambitious and try to get everything done over a weekend. Not only will it put more pressure on you and anyone else involved, but it will also cause you to start rushing, which is when things are not done properly.
Make sure that you have all the supplies that you need before you start anything. Cardboard boxes, tape, marker pens etc. should all be purchased or borrowed so that nothing stops you once you have started.
If you have pets or small children, try to find something to keep them entertained. Looking after children or pets whilst having to pack, make calls etc. is not an easy task, so see if a family member or friend will watch them whilst you prepare for the removal to Bloomsbury.
A removal does not have to be a daunting experience if you prepare yourself for a successful removal. By spending just a little time planning the whole thing, you can avoid major disasters, leaving you less stressed out and more excited about starting a new life in a new home.
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The EMESB double degree Agreement
On December 2016 the University of Genoa (Unige) and the University of Savoie Mont Blanc (Usmb), have signed an Agreement aimed at activating a joint curriculum of studies named European Master in Engineering for Energy and Sustainable Buildings (EMESB), delivering a double MSc degree in Energy and Solar Buildings (ESB, at Usmb) and Laurea Magistrale in Energy Engineering (En2, at Unige).
Students admitted to the EMESB program will be enrolled and will attend classes in both Universities and they finally will be able to get the double Title in Italy and France.
The Agreement is available here as a synthesis of the official document.
Aims and Study Programme
EMESB is aimed at training MSc engineers to become specialists in the field of the energy conversion and management, from conventional resources to the renewable ones, with special focus on Solar Energy.
For EMESB students mobility is compulsory and it is related to the first semester of their second year. Lectures will be held at the Savona Campus (En2, Unige) and at Locie, Polytech Annecy Chambery, site of Bourget du Lac (ESB, Usmb).
Students can download here the Study Programme where the EMESB courses are described.
Students can apply for EMESB enrolment if regularly registered to En2-Unige or ESB-Usmb.
Deadline for academic year 2019/2020 is march 2nd, 2020
Up to 5 positions (per partner) are available each year for the Double Degree Program. The joint EMESB committee is in charge each year of activating all positions or some of them.
Requirements, document submission procedures, admission criteria are described in the Selection Criteria Annex .
The Application form and the required documents for selection (including Self Certification related to Teaching Modules) have to be uploaded at this Unige Aulaweb page (En2 students only).
French students: please refer to this Polytech web address
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Gunsingers stand still and buff a random enemy in the room, significantly increasing their health and speed. If the player gets near a Gunsinger, it will run away and its buff will be interrupted.
If the Gunsinger is the only enemy left in the room, it will charge at the player.
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- The name Gunsinger is a play on the word "Gunslinger".
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Aged Gunsingers behave similarly to regular Gunsingers, but are able to simultaneously buff every other enemy in the room.


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FARMINGTON — Fall is here, and the weather has been pretty nice, last weekend, anyway. Apples and pumpkins are available locally for picking … another great family outing that you can enjoy right within Farmington's boundaries!
Penny Sale
The Carlton Women's Relief Corps will hold a Penny Sale on Sunday, Sept. 29 in the American Legion Post 60 Hall on Main Street. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and things will get under way at 1 p.m.
Local Author
Jane Wingate has a new book: Time for a Little Something — 1,478 photos and 23,000 words — is an account of her three weeks in the wilds of England and North Wales in 2010. Visit http://janewingate.com/book/TfaLS/Time_for_a_Little_Something.html. Thanks to Jane for the info.
Historical Society
Oct. 4 marks the first meeting of the new season for the Farmington Historical Society. The program, which is free and open to the public, will feature singer/songwriter Don Watson. His presentation "Welcome Home New Hampshire" is a collection featuring songs based on people, places and events of the Granite State. His songs are upbeat, inspiring and easy on the ears. The meeting and the entertaining program will be held in the museum in the lower level of the Goodwin Library on Main Street, at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be offered. For more information, please call 332-5521. Thanks to JoAnn Doke for the news.
Police news
From the FPD's Facebook page: I want to thank those who attended Wednesday night's Community Forum. The feedback that we received was very positive. At the conclusion of the evening, I gave a couple a tour of the PD. The comment that one person made was that she heard what I said when I talked about the building and the conditions in which we work but did not fully understand it until she toured the building. I plan on holding two or more Open Houses in the future so residents can tour our building, ask questions, and get information. However, you don't have to wait until an Open House to tour the PD. Call me at 755-2731 to set up a time for one to five people (I can't do groups larger than that because we cannot all fit in some of the rooms at the same time) to tour the facility — Chief Kevin Willey
Craft Fair
The Farmington Woman's Club is holding its second Annual Craft and Pie Fair on Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Henry Wilson Middle School. If you like pie (and is there anyone who doesn't?) there will be a variety of at least 100 pies at this year's Pie and Craft Fair! Some of the big sellers last year were the pork pies, apple, peanut butter, chocolate cream and pumpkin. Don't forget there will be a variety of fabulous crafters, as well (including a certain local cartoonist.) Please contact Kathy King at (603) 948-5741 for more information and an application.
Steak Shoot
The Ladies Guild of St. Peter Church in Farmington is having a Steak Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 28. It will be held at St. Mary's Church on Lowell Street in Rochester. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Steak Shoot is similar to bingo, but is played with three cards and chips. The winner of each game wins a steak. Halfway through the game you are allowed to change your cards.
There are 32 chances to win. The cost is $10 for a set of three cards and $2 for each additional set of three cards.
Wine Tasting
Farmington Woman's Club is hosting a wine tasting event at the Farmington Country Club featuring wines from Sweet Baby Vineyards, Oct. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and in addition to wine there will be desserts and appetizers, coffee and tea. Contact Penny Morin at 859-2678 or Stephanie Roux at 755-9902
Church Auction
The First Congregational Church's Fourth Annual Autumn Auction is coming right up! Doors open at 4:30 on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the beautifully restored Old Town Hall Opera House. Silent Auction bids begin as soon as the doors open and run until 7 p.m. This year we have a professional auctioneer, David Aubert, to run the Live Auction beginning at 6 p.m. until the last item is gone. Supper-type refreshments and beverages will be on sale beginning at 4:30 p.m. and throughout the evening. Donations are welcome. To donate, or to get more information, please call 859-2957. Thanks to June Guay for the info.
Goodwin Library
Fall Story Times: Signups have started for Goodwin Library's Fall Story Times. Our Babies and Books groups are full, but we have started a waiting list for them. We currently have spaces in both our Pre-school and our Sleepytime classes. Our Pre-school groups will be meeting Thursdays, beginning Oct. 10 through Nov. 14, at two different times: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Patrons may sign up for one or the other, as space allows. Our Sleepytime group, which is offered to children attending kindergarten up through 3rd grade, will be held on Tuesday afternoons, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 8, running through Nov. 12.
Teen Movie Night: The Hunger Games on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Teens, come to our first monthly Teen Movie Night. This month we'll be watching The Hunger Games to get ready for the upcoming sequel! The movie will be limited to 11-18 year olds and 11 and 12 year olds will need parental permission.
Rec. Dept Special Events
Trick or Treat is Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Trick or Treat Parade is on Friday, Nov. 1,at 3:30 p.m. The Fall Festival is on Friday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Senior Trips: On Sept. 26 to Deerfield Fair; the bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $12
School news
Valley View: We are so excited to be chosen by the Commissioner of Education to be part of the Commissioners Circle of Excellence Schools. We would like to shout it from the roof tops, but with the liability, local media will have to do.
Here some of the facts: On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Valley View Community School was one out of six schools to receive Commissioner Virginia Barrry's Circle of Excellence award for the "innovative " service to the children in the district through the Leader in Me process adopted last year and the students' art work that the art teacher Kim Smith displays at the Department of Education and throughout the community. Supt. Stephen Welford, Principal Cynthia Sparks and teachers Pam Skeffington and Carol O'Connell were on hand at the State House to receive the award for the school. The staff and students are very excited to be chosen and are planning an assembly to celebrate the award.
Thank you to Carol O'Connell for this great news! And, I just want to second that Kim Smith is one of the best and most creative art teachers I've come across (says this columnist.) You just have to see the sophisticated work her students have produced over the years to know how special she is!
Free Flu Shots — Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Posted on Henry Wilson Middle School's website.
Farmington Democrats
Mark your calendars! The Farmington Democrats will be at the Imperial Garden, 439 Main St. on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. for an informal social meet and greet. The group is getting together to socialize. There will be no meeting, no agenda, no formal discussion of business, just some good times and socializing with other members of the Farmington Democratic Committee.
The group has had a lot of success with community projects this past year, and they are excited to be able to relax and enjoy their company in a purely social setting. Anyone interested in community projects is welcome to join in. The group welcomes veteran members and new members alike, as well as anyone who just wants to see what they are all about. You can drop by and stay for a drink, or decide to stay a little longer and have some food. Hope you can join them!
Farmington Resident Survey
The Town of Farmington has received a Community Planning Grant and we are seeking your input about infrastructure, and community and economic development needs. Please take five minutes to answer the questions (posted on the Town of Farmington website at: http://www.farmington.nh.us/Public_Documents/index). Your answers will be kept confidential, but they are very important to us.
Planning Board on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Selectmen's Chambers.
ZBA on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Selectmen's Chambers.
If you have any Farmington news items to be publicized, please email the details to email@example.com.


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Carport Ideas
The carport is a low-cost option that provides homeowners with a way to provide shelter for their vehicles without paying for additional square footage in their home. There are a variety of materials from which to build your carport, including plastic, wood, metal and recycled lumber.
The structure can be a simple canopy on top of posts, an enclosed structure, an extension of a building's roofline, a half wall building or a single wall building.
A simple canopy covering can serve as a carport. The homeowner can chose metal or plastic posts to support the canopy. Choose from plastic, canvas, tarpaulin and other materials to provide the canopy cover over the post. Do-it-yourselfers can even make their own design and buy the materials, but they will probably spend more than they would for a cheap carport kit.
Wood Carport
Another simple carport design can be sketched out on paper. The homeowner must choose the size and the type of the wood for the posts and the beams. Cover the roof of the carport with plywood, plastic or vinyl panels, and reinforce with wood joints. Another option is to partially enclose the walls of the carport with wood or vinyl latticework.
Metal construction is another option in which homeowners can choose from kits or designing their own structure. Aluminum and steel are common metals used to build the skeleton of a carport. The roof can also be constructed just like the tin roof on a lanai with manufactured metal panels, or canopy or wood panels can provide the roof.
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a type of plastic tubing available for a low cost from the home improvement store. The homeowner can buy premade posts of long sections of PVC piping and the connecting joints (premade) to build a carport. Tarp, plastic, vinyl or latticework can form the roof.


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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Heart Mom
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Friday, February 11, 2011
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Labels: Hearts
Thursday, February 10, 2011
A CHD Poem
A Father's Heart
A man walks through the double doors,
His eyes tell quite a story,
Although he has grown weary,
He still gives God the glory.
His child lives within these walls,
As many children do,
Look high up on the sign, you'll see
That it says…ICU.
The nurses nod as he walks in,
And sets down all his things,
Although he knows what to expect,
Somehow it always stings.
He bends to kiss his sleeping child
His hands stroking soft hair,
And everyday the nurse can hear,
This tired father's prayer.
And let him know your here,
Give him strength so he can fight,
And calm his every fear.
Wrap your arms around him,
The way I wish I could,
Remind him just how much he's loved,
Remind him life is good.
I feel so very helpless,
Not sure what I can do,
I cannot even comprehend,
The things that he's been through,
Give me strength to fight for him,
And help me understand…
Help me to accept your will…
No matter what the plan.
Lord, I know you'll answer me,
And yes, I know you care,
Thanks again for hearing,
One father's heartfelt prayer.
Are things going alright?
He'd feel no need to mention,
He didn't sleep all night.
If we were given just a glimpse…
If we could see in part…
What thoughts and hopes are there to find
Within this father's heart?
Its "my job" to be strong,
And tell my wife things will be fine,
(And pray that I'm not wrong)
And still the bills need to get paid,
And things need to be done,
And it's so hard just sitting here,
"I want to hold my son!"
I lean down as I watch him breathe,
"Keep fighting", is my plea,
"I thought I'd teach you to be brave,
"But son, you have taught me".
I hear the beeping of machines,
(They help my child live)
I wish that I could take his place,
(There's nothing that I wouldn't give!)
To have the faith and strength I need,
To hold back all my tears,
To say I know he'll be okay,
Despite all of my fears.
I"ll only lose composure,
When no one's here to see,
I will be the "strong" one,
As I'm supposed to be.
A daddy says," Come to my arms,
I'll chase all those monster's away",
I cannot change God's plan for him,
But I can hope and pray.
And God must see right through,
That " tough daddy exterior",
For He's a daddy too.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
CHD Week Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
It's CHD Week!
Somewhere...someplace... today...
A family is waiting to hear...
Is something wrong with their baby?
The answers aren't quite clear...
This family has entered an unwanted world...
And they just don't know what to expect...
Somewhere...someplace... today
They first heard the words: heart defect.
And how they hoped this was not true...
And thought... this cannot be...I too...
know just how this feels...
For one day...this was me.
And how they hoped this was not true...
And thought... this cannot be...I too...
know just how this feels...For one day...this was me.
A man and a woman embrace...
Their baby is in surgery...
They long to see her face...They haven't got to hold her yet...
Without...a cord or line...They pace the room awaiting news...
And hope she'll be just fine.
Prayers fill this busy waiting room...
And mom and dad are scared...
The tiniest hearts are repaired.
A child's growing fast...Smiling,laughing,thriving...
His mom thinks...can this last?
It's almost easy...to forget...
That anything is wrong...
Her child seems so strong.
Somewhere...someplace... today...
A little boy fights...just to live
A father holds his tiny hand...His love...all he can give...
The doctor's are all baffled...
They fear that he might die...
A family says goodbye...
Somewhere...someplace...each year..
More than 40,000 families will see...What it means...
when something's wrong...They'll face a CHD.
Today...for just a moment...
Make time to tell someone you know...
"I've been changed by a heart defect".
Author - Stephanie Husted
Tonight, please say an extra prayer for strength, courage, hope,
and faith for the CHD babies
and families of this world.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
CHD Awareness Week
CHD Awareness
February 7-14, 2011 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.
In the United States, twice as many children die from congenital heart defects each year than from all forms of childhood cancer combined, yet funding for pediatric cancer research is five times higher than funding for CHD.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Look who is 8
Eight years ago, Violet was born. A whopping 9 lbs 6 oz and 18 inches. She is a joy. We love you so much Vi! Happy Birthday!!
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The time rapidly approaches for the Berks Spring Assault III and just in case you don't already have all the details, we've brought the head honcho, Mike Biancone, on the show for a little sit down. Ok, a long sit down, but it is packed full of great info covering everything you could possibly want to know about Spring Assault and probably even more than that. Plus, Bill gives some clues as to what his "Super Secret" project is. I hope it's a sandwich because I'm friggen hungry!
Plus don't forget the usual great content including This Random Time Period in 40k …
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:25:27 — 133.2MB)
- 00:00:00 Episode 18 Intro and Contents
- 00:02:00 The Round-up: What Have We Done Since Last Episode?
- 00:24:04 This Random Time Period In 40k! – New paints are out, new Forgeworld units, new Black Library books.
- 00:49:06 Battle Report Info
- 00:54:44 Battle Report – Eldar vs. Necrons
- 01:15:06 Stratagem and Post Battle Discussion
- 01:24:43 Turn 8 Interviews: Mike Biancone of Berks Gaming Club
- 02:21:45 Thanks for Listening!
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Sri Lankan Airlines resumes its flights to Chennai, six days after suspending flights due to the Chennai floods.
The Chennai Airport was closed due to the floods and was opened for commercial flights on Sunday.
The rains, the heaviest in 100 years, are being blamed on climate change and many in Chennai say the city needs to prepare better to face extreme weather patterns.
At least 280 people are now known to have died in floods in Tamil Nadu state since last month.


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Why Bootstrap Dropped IE 9 Support? And Why Opted Flexbox?
Bootstrap is the most popular front-end web framework for creating web projects. It comes with all the necessary components to build websites quickly.
The bootstrap team has recently released Bootstrap 4 alpha 6 which is the final alpha version, now the team is on its way to push Bootstrap 4 beta versions. Bootstrap 4 alpha 6 has come up with many new features, improvements and bug fixes.
Also read:
- A Collection of Bootstrap 4 Resources [Best of the web]
- Essential WordPress Plugins for a Bootstrap Based WordPress Theme
Bootstrap 4 Drops Support for Internet Explorer 9 Browser
With the release of alpha 6, Bootstrap team has dropped the support for Internet Explorer 9 browser. The main reason to stop the support for IE 9 is the new Bootstrap layout. Now by default Bootstrap 4 uses flexbox layout which is not supported by Internet Explorer 9 as it is a quite old browser.
Why Bootstrap Opted for Flexbox?
Well, to go for the flexbox as default layout the Bootstrap team has to discontinue the support for IE9, here is why bootstrap opted Flexbox layout-
Flexbox is the most flexible layout module to align the elements vertically or horizontally. Aligning a child element vertically center in its parent element was a tedious job earlier but it easy quite easy with flexbox, you need not write any hack for vertical alignment with flexbox.
Not only alignment but with Flexbox layout Bootstrap 4 now offers equal height and equal width cards. It also comes with justified navigation as well as justified button groups, auto margins and many more enhancements. Now, most of the Bootstrap components utilize flexbox layout for better rendering.
Check out this article by bitsofco to know more about flexbox layout. Do you have any thoughts to share about flexbox? Share with us in comments.


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In previous posts, I have spoken a lot about how fortunate I am to live in a family and a place where good food is not hard to find. In recent years, I have branched out and opened my palette up to new experiences. But sometimes the oldies will always remain the goodies.
So I figured I would show off a little and toot my mother's horn a bit, of course.
Actually let's start with that. Last weekend, all of my other sisters were one place or another, so I was the only daughter around. And even though I no longer live at Mom and Dad's, I'm close enough to usually receive an invite for breakfast on Saturdays, dinner on Sundays and maybe a supper or two throughout the week.
Saturday for the first time in weeks, I slept in until 8 in the morning! Just as I was fixing a pot of coffee I received a text from Mom asking if I wanted to join her and Dad for breakfast. Naturally, I asked what she was making. Although, looking back I don't know why I even ask. No matter what she makes, it'll be better than what I whip up, so I ought to just mosey on over without questioning. But then again, if you know me, not questioning, isn't really my nature.
But Mom calls me and says she's making hamburger steaks and Dad is frying eggs. As you would assume, I was a bit surprised by this menu choice. However, I should have known Mom would have a good reason. Once I walked up to their house, she gave me the scoop that she really needed to cook some hamburger meat before it went bad, therefore, that's what we ate.
I think the real reason she made them, was that her favorite daughter was the only one around so she wanted to treat me. ;) Yeah right! One day, I will have to sit down, get this recipe and recount it for you, because I promise you, she makes the best hamburger/cheeseburger steak.
Now on to my supper I made a couple of days ago. Last week I got the urge to cook supper for all of my sisters, two younger cousins and Mom and Dad. I hadn't cooked for many people in a while, other than making ice cream for work, so I was due. I find that when I am going to cook for a group, I tend to look towards meals I have made before and have confidence in. So I turned toward my trusty Chicken Tacos, where I throw a 4-lb bag of HEB Chicken Fajita Thighs in the crockpot with a jar of picante sauce and a little water and let cook for a good 8 hours or so. Although, now that school traffic is back in force, these got to cook for 10 hours on Low. The extra time only made them better though. Anyways, the night was a hit.
So when I went to the grocery store earlier in the week, I again felt like cooking for a group. This time it was just little sisters and cousins. Even though the temperatures are still in the 90s, it's September, and I felt like stew.
Chuck roast… check.
Onion Soup Mix… check.
Carrots… check.
Potatoes… check.
Bell peppers… check.
Onions… check.
Cream of mushroom…. crud. Of course I forgot something. Another thing I always do.
Fortunately, my mother's pantry is like a store, almost fully stocked, but a store where you can pay in hugs and "I Love Yous". :)
After cutting the roast into chunks, and slicing the veggies, all ingredients went into the crockpot on low. 10 hours later, I make rice and a salad and dinner was served. These suppers have been so much fun. I already told them to plan on keeping this up each week.
Looking back at my childhood, I have come to realize and appreciate how much sitting around the kitchen table eating breakfast or supper with my family has meant to me. It truly is the little things in life.


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In 2014, we need to be less proper and more informed about the procedures and the tools used to perform these surgeries.
I remember when I had my hysterectomy almost 15 years ago, I had no idea the type of tools that were used. I really didn't even know enough about it to ask. The surgery itself was such an emotional event that sometimes we, as women, lose sight of the details. We sometimes focus more on the result of no longer being able to have children, and we can risk our own lives if we are not well informed about the procedure.
It's okay to ask questions to your doctor about the procedure and about the type of tools used to perform the procedure.
The FDA has recently issued a warning on one of these tools called a power morcellator.
Judy Cohen recently contacted me and asked me to share this information with my readers. What is a Power Morcellator? A device used in hysterectomies to cut tissue into small pieces to be removed from the body. However, uterine cancers sometimes go undetected prior to the procedure. In these cases, the morcellator dices up and spreads unsuspected cancer inside the woman's body.
- Hysterectomy is the 2nd most common surgery among women in the United States
- By age 70, one out of three American women will have had a hysterectomy
- 90% of these surgeries are done to remove Fibroids (non-cancerous tumors found in the uterus)
- The average life span following accidental morcellation of sarcoma is only 24-36 months
- Only 15% of women who have leiomyosarcoma (LMS) that has spread (stage 4) will be alive after 5 years
- Women with sarcoma who are morcellated are about 4 times more likely to die from sarcoma than if they had not been morcellated
We have some great information about the device and it's dangers on our Power Morcellator page.You can contact Judy Cohen by email if you have any questions about the above information, as she provided.
If you want more information about this device you can click the links provided in this post or research it for yourself. After receiving this email and contacting my doctor, I discovered a power morcellator was NOT used during my procedure, as my the uterus was removed vaginally. I did not have cancerous cells but a different issue.
Ask your doctor about the type of procedure and devices being used before going into any surgery or procedure.
I do not have personal knowledge about power morcellators. I am not involved in any lawsuit or action involving them. I was contacted by Judy Cohen and asked to post about this issue. I do believe all women should be informed about any medical procedures and I want all of you to be aware of the risks so you can protect yourselves, your wives, daughters and loved ones from risk.


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We want to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all our customers who supported our efforts this past season! From visiting us at the Beaverton or PSU Farmer's Markets to purchasing eggs and Holiday Turkeys at your local grocery store. Your patronage helps us continue doing what we love!
Winter is the time when things naturally slow down a bit on the farm. The 'Ladies' have moved into their warmer winter housing and the seasonal animals (such as meat birds and turkeys) are done for the year. We spend our winters repairing equipment and readying our pastures for next Spring. You'll find many of our products are sold out for the season such as Duck Eggs, Chicken, Turkey (though we have a few delicious 2013 turkeys available) and Duck. We have a variety of Pork and Beef cuts available, but custom slaughtering won't be available until much later in 2015. You can still Order Online and then pick up at the farm on the first Saturday of the Month.
The best way to keep up with our latest happenings is to Join Our Mailing List. You'll be the first to hear of products when they become available.
From all of us at Champoeg Farm, we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year!
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The Housing service owns and manages garages on a number of sites and rents these out to private residents as well as to council tenants and leaseholders.
There are two garage sites managed by our Property & Asset Management Team within Community Services - Gombards and Russell Avenue. If you are interested in either of these two sites please contact them on 01727 819516.
For all other sites you can apply online through your MyStAlbans account
Log in or sign up here.
We have a number of different garage sites spread across the District. Please see the list below for details of their locations, or you can view the garage sites on Google Maps
The weekly rental charge for a garage will be:
Council Tenants £11.30
Private Tenants £13.56
Leasehold Tenants £11.30
Council tenants and (in some circumstances) council leaseholders do not pay VAT but private residents should pay VAT. At present the weekly VAT charged is £2.26
Rent is charged over 50 weeks with a two week rent free period in December.
Rent is paid weekly, one week in advance. We advise that you make monthly payments via direct debit.
Ideally you will pay for the garage by Direct Debit - if this is not possible you can pay using the following methods:
- Apply online through your MyStAlbans account
Log in or sign up here.
Once received we will review your application and if there is a garage available in your area of choice you will be offered this within 5 working days, if on review we do not have a garage in your area immediately you will be added to the waiting list and sent a letter to confirm this. You do not have to accept any garage you are offered and you will be put back on the waiting list.
Please note council tenants and wherever possible, residents living in the vicinity of any garage site, will be given priority during the offering process.
NOTE: If you are a Council Tenant and your rent account is in arrears or have any former tenant arrears, you will not be considered for a garage.
If you cannot access the internet to set up a MyStAlbans account - you will need to contact our office to discuss alternate ways to apply. Please see our contact details below.
There is a one week notice period on all tenancies. All tenancies end on a Sunday therefore if a key is received on a Wednesday that tenancy would end for example a week and half later.
The termination can be completed in several ways. By downloading the document below and emailing it back to us at firstname.lastname@example.com, by printing the form below and posting back or returning to us here at the offices. Alternatively you can come to the offices to complete one here direct. The tenancy will not be able to be terminated however until your keys have been returned to us.
Any garage keys returned in the post must be sent in a secure manner such as special or recorded delivery, any loss will be the liability of the outgoing tenant and you will have to pay for the lock on the garage to be changed. It is your responsibility to ensure the keys reach us.
Download Termination of Garage Notice.
You can e-mail us on email@example.com to ask us about any garage application / termination or garage site issue (including flytipping), alternatively you can phone the Customer and Contract Services Team (Housing) on 01727 819266.
To report a repair to a council garage site please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call on 01727 819256.
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Print and complete mandate to pay Rents by Direct Debit. Return completed form to - Finance Rents, Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3JE


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Home Inspection
in Liberty, Missouri
"Steve was very courteous and thorough throughout the process. Attentive to details such as shoe covers. Steve provided a good readout at the conclusion of the inspection and left us feeling confident on how to proceed based on his observations."
– F. Cochoran, Liberty, MO
Liberty, MO. is the 22nd largest city in Missouri, home to the 14th best school district in the state, home to William Jewell College, and 10 miles from the Jesse James birthplace.
Now you get to call it home. Yay!
And because it's the things we can't see that scare us, you're searching for the very best Liberty home inspection service available to protect you and your family from buying a money pit. Luckily, you've come to the right place.
Ready for your inspection? Contact Bulldog Inspection for a home inspection in Liberty, Missouri today!
Call 816-564-3081 to find out why for yourself! Let us take the worry off your shoulders and put the pressure on the professionals. We've got your back.
Our premium home inspection service in and around Liberty includes superior service from beginning to end. Bulldog Professional Inspection Services is proud to provide Liberty home buyers with both amazingly fast, friendly, and helpful support, superior professional home inspections, and easy-to-understand reports. Bulldog Professional Inspection Services is a local company operating in and around Liberty, MO. including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Independence, Raytown, Blue Springs, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, and Lenexa!
Avoid the cheap home inspector!
Like a mechanic, a good home inspection in Liberty, Missouri is not cheap. So when it comes to the condition and safety of your new home it's always a good idea to stay away from anyone cheap, eager, and inexperienced.
Go with the sure thing. The passionate professionals at Bulldog Professional Inspection Services understand that buying a home in Liberty, MO. is a big deal and take it as seriously as you do. They will work hard to make sure you won't be dealing with unexpected maintenance and repair problems after you move in. Call your Liberty home inspection experts today!
Your family, your new home, and your peace-of-mind are too important to trust with just anyone.
In fact, read what another Liberty home buyer had to say:
"Steve, we wanted to thank you for such a professional, well done inspection. It's obvious that you always strive to do your best. The pictures really help a lot. The report is very thorough."
– M. Brown, Liberty, MO
Regardless of age, size, or condition Bulldog Professional Inspection Services promises you the very best home inspection services in around Liberty, MO. Period. You also have many options to contact us: phone, email, or online chat (Give it a shot right now!). You'll receive the very best service, unmatched support, and custom home inspection packages to ensure your individual needs are met.
So what can you expect from a home inspection in Liberty, Missouri from Bulldog Professional Inspection Services?
- 100% money-back guarantee (attend your inspection, participate, and if you're not thrilled, you don't pay – period).
- Fully insured and bonded
- Members in good standing and Certified Master Inspectors® with the International Association Of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI™).
- A 1600-item, 100% inspection that includes inspecting, testing, and operating:*
Roof (including attic)
Every room
HVAC System
Plumbing System
Congratulations on your new home in Liberty, MO! You and your family deserve the kind of service that only Bulldog Professional Inspection Services can deliver. We are standing by right now in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Independence, Raytown, Blue Springs, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, and beyond!
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Pest Control Specialists
When you have a pest control problem, you want it solved and you want it solved now! And that's what we've been doing for 35 years, but not at the expense of the people and pets in and around the buildings we treat.
We work with residential properties, property management companies, and commercial businesses.
Our Philosophy
Naturalist John Muir once wrote, "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." Simply put, for every action, there is a reaction.
This principle guides our approach to pest management—the potential effects on the entire environment are always taken into account when controlling a pest problem.
Glenn Bissell, an entomologist with over 44 years in the pest management field, founded Alpine Pest Management in 1982. The company relocated to Bend in 1992 and has been proudly serving Central Oregon ever since.
All of our technicians are highly trained and licensed by the ODA as pesticide applicators.
We Are The Solution Specialists
That means that we'll try to completely solve your pest problem rather than just treating the symptoms. Many of our competitors simply treat the symptoms with monthly pest control services without inspections.
Most pest problems in Central Oregon can be solved completely with a thorough evaluation of the situation. Alpine Pest Management practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM), employing a systematic approach to solving your pest problem. To read more about this method visit our About page by clicking the button below.
We can help you say goodbye to ants, bats, bed bugs, beetles, birds, bushy tail wood rats/pack rats, flies, millipedes, mice, paper wasps, raccoons, skunks, spiders, termites, yellowjackets, and more!


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I speak exclusively on the topic of alternative careers for lawyers. The audiences with which my talks resonate the most are lawyers who are unhappy with or tired of the practice of law and looking to move onto a non-law role or to create a viable business on the side.
Each of my talks involves the topics of: Self-Skill Auditing, Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness, Startup and Non Traditional Marketing, Community Building, Networking, and Finding the Right Opportunities
I've been interviewed online and on television a number of times, and spoken on numerous conference and panels.
If you are interested in having me speak at your event, please complete the form below and I'll get right back to you.


text: "Quality usually comes with a hefty price tag when it comes to clothing, but resale and vintage shops can save your family big bucks on name-brand and one-of-a-kind items. Families with young kids feel the burn of shopping for clothes, as little feet grow bigger and fall and winter coats are snug for only one season. TLC reports that the average household spends about $2,000 a year on clothing. While it might be appealing to think of clothes as disposable and try to cut your costs by buying cheap, some items are worth the investment, even if you don't want to pay retail prices. Consider buying handmade sweaters, shoes, and dresses on Etsy, or gently worn kids gear on ThredUp.com…"


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Android App Development Services in Bangalore, India
The first Android powered phone was launched in October 2008 and it created a new religion of mobile developers, propelling a change in the mobile handset and app economy. It powered both mobile phones and tablets and a variety of devices, which the hardware manufacturers could freely use and customize. By September 2012, there were over 675,000 apps available for Android platform, with 25 billion applications downloaded from the Play Store. Every business or enterprise needs an innovative Android App for their customers, employees or partners. If you have a need for a kick-ass Android App, GoodWorkLabs is the right partner for you.
Hire the best Android App Development Company
GoodWorkLabs is the best full-service Android App Development and Game Development Company, headquartered in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. We have the most experienced Android developers for the design, development, testing, and deployment of Android Apps.
We have developed and deployed nearly 50 business and enterprise Android apps for our customers globally. We have expertise in Android Software Development Kit (SDK), Android Media APIs, Location-based Service APIs, WiFi APIs, Android Security Architecture, OpenGL, 3D graphics, and other technologies required to build the most innovative Android apps. At GoodWorkLabs, we take a lean approach to building the Android apps and the UX.
Take a look at our unique Android app building process and UX design approach.
We are a certified Google Developer Agency and have been recognized as an expert at understanding and building Android applications.
We are one of the global top 25 agencies certified by Google and we adhere to quality and extreme programming skills while building Android applications
Case Study:
How GoodWorkLabs designed and developed an Android app for CommonFloor / Quickr Homes – India's leading real estate portal
CommonFloor wanted to use technology to disrupt the real estate business and change the way property developers reached out to potential customers. The challenge was to onboard people on the mobile app by providing an easy interface to list properties, leads and reach out to potential customers.
GoodWorkLabs along with its fine team of designers and developers created a successful Android app that is now used by millions of users.
Read the full case study
We develop high-quality Android Applications for Mobiles and Tablets
We work with clients from Fortune 500 global companies to innovative startups to convert their idea or vision into super sleek, beautiful and usable Android Apps. We have developed a variety of apps in various domains in the industry, some of them include –
E-commerce and Shopping Apps
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Since the beginning of Android era, the team at GoodWorkLabs has been building rich, beautiful and scalable native apps and games. For businesses that want to cut costs and develop hybrid or cross-platform apps that run on multiple platforms including iPhone / iPad, GoodWorkLabs has helped them build apps using PhoneGap App Development, Sencha App Development, etc.
Our expert Android apps development company in Bangalore has designed and developed top Android apps with millions of downloads.
Hire top Android App Developers
GoodWorkLabs usually handles the end-to-end Android apps development, including requirement gathering, architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and even your go-to-market strategy. However, if your requirement is to just add more kick-ass Android app developers who can work remotely or from your location, you can hire our app developers and kick-start your work immediately.
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Am I Eligible?
You may be eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) based on your income or other factors. CareOregon provides medical care as part of Health Share, one of Oregon's 16 Coordinated Care Organizations. Together, we'll help make it easy for you to get comprehensive physical, dental and behavioral health coverage at no cost. We're here to make sure you and your family get the best care possible.
See if your income qualifies you for the Oregon Health Plan.
Get these documents before you start.
Resources to help you apply
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CareOregon's goMobile outreach program brings our services out to the community. Find an upcoming date near you!


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In the Itembank, passages can be created and linked to items/questions. If you choose to, you have the option to contribute your passage to the public item bank so that it can be accessible to all Illuminate Itembank users. This lesson shows you the steps to create a paired or triplet passage and associate it to a bank.
Where to Start
1. Click on Assessments.
2. Under Itembank, click Visit Itembank.
Create New Passage
1. Click Create.
2. Next, click New Passage.
3. Select Next.
Note: You can also visit the Items tab, and go to the My Passages sub-tab to create a passage.
1. For Passage Type choose Passage Group (Paired/Triplet Passage). To add a single passage see the lesson Create a Passage.
2. Click Teacher Instructions to type Teacher Instructions (e.g. Read the passage aloud to your students) if applicable.
3. Click Save & Continue.
1. Select the passages that you want to group together by clicking on the passage title. The passage will appear to the right.
2. Click the Link Passage button to add the passage to the Linked Passages section.
3. To remove any passages you do not want to link, click the minus (-).
4. Click Save once you have linked your passages.
1. Go to Step 2 Details tab.
2. Choose the bank where the passage will belong. The Public item bank is an Illuminate Education community-driven bank where passages contained in that bank accessible to any user. If you only want your passage available to you, choose -None-. Districts may create their own banks to add to this list. Please contact your Customer Success Manager or Customer Support for assistance.
3. Attributes- Select the Language used in the passage (i.e. English or Spanish). The red asterisk (*) next to this indicates this field is required. Display Passage Titles- Do you want all system passage and section titles to appear? The red asterisk (*) next to this indicates this field is required. You can also give your passage a Category, Original Author, Copyright Owner, Word Count, Media Type, etc. However, these are all optional.
4. Click Save.
Publish is the final step of the passage group creation process. Prior to publishing, if you would like to make changes to your passage group, go to the appropriate tab to make your edits. When you are sure that your passage group is in final form and can be made available to link to items, click Publish.
Note: Once a passage group is published, it will be locked from further editing. To edit the passage group after it has been published, a new revision must be created.
The Revisions tab lists all versions of the passage group (including the master passage group) that has been revised once published. Once a passage group is published and added to an item, any further revisions of that passage will not be updated for that item. When adding a passage with several revisions, the most recent revision will be used.
To view a passage group revision, click on the number. To revise a passage group, click Create New Revision.
Next Steps
To learn more about creating your own items and passages in the Itembank, see the lessons in Itembank: Create Items and Passages.


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RE: "Elliot Street Bridge reopens on schedule" [Town and Village, Sep. 7]:
What a pleasure to walk, drive, and ride a bike across the beautiful new Elliot Street bridge!
As a member of the House Transportation Committee for the past eight years, I have had oversight over funding for transportation projects all over the state. It's not often I get to see one completed practically in my own backyard.
Mike Renaud and Renaud Brothers did a professional and careful job, completing the project right on time for the start of school, as promised.
Our local public works department, under the able leadership of Steve Barrett and Hannah O'Connell, coordinated all the accessory work of sidewalks and water and sewer lines.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation and Secretary Chris Cole, recognizing the importance of this bridge to the transportation infrastructure of our town, provided 97.5 percent of the funding. Jennifer Fitch, the VTrans project manager, took great personal interest in the bridge.
In addition, VTrans provided me with regular updates on the work. Thanks to Jacquie Dagesse for that.
More than half of Vermont's funding for transportation comes from the federal government. Most of the remainder comes from the gas tax and motor-vehicle fees. If you have wondered where the money goes, you can see a concrete example right near the center of town.
Thanks to all involved for a job well done.
Mollie S. Burke


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Cointreau 50cl
This is an age restricted product
You will be asked at checkout to verify that you are over the age of 18
£30 per litre
Product Description
Cointreau Orange Liqueur is a unique blend of sweet and bitter orange peels distilled in Angers, France with traditional methods to obtain an ideal and cristalline orange liqueur with the natural orange aromas. Crystal-clear, 100% natural, Cointreau is simply unsurpassed for aromatics. A true sipping treat and your must-have spirit for classic cocktails including the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Sidecar and White Lady.
Let's celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original margarita cocktail!
The original margarita was created in Acapulco in 1948 by Margaret Sames, known for hosting notoriously lavish parties with extravagant twists. She created a new cocktail for one of her parties by mixing two of her favourite spirits: tequila and Cointreau, a liqueur crafted using sweet and bitter orange peel essences.
An immediate success, the drink came to be known as a "Margarita" and has gone on to become a staple.
The original margarita recipe
30ml Cointreau
50ml blanco tequila
20ml fresh lime juice
Shaken with ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass.
You can also try Cointreau Fizz, refreshing and easy to make.
50ml of Cointreau
juice of half a lime (20ml)
add some ice cubes
top up with 100ml of sparkling water
Product Information
- Brands: Cointreau
Tasting Notes
Cointreau Orange Liqueur is a unique blend of sweet and bitter orange peels distilled in Angers, France with traditional methods to obtain an ideal and cristalline orange liqueur with the natural orange aromas
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Cointreau neat or on ice, in long drinks and cocktails. As Paris was always Edouard Cointreau's inspiration, Parisian woman's lifestyle is truly embodied through the Cointreau fizz, chic in an informal setting. Cointreau Fizz: - 50ml of Cointreau -Juice of half a lime (20ml) and top up with 100ml sparkling water. Endless twisting possibilities: Add fresh fruit or aromatic herbs to your Cointreau Fizz. Try Cointreau Fizz Cucumber and basil, Raspberry, Strawberry and Mint, Black tea and Mint, or give your own twist to Cointreau Fizz, et voila!
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Preparation and Usage
Cointreau Margarita:
Step 1 : Garnish a Margarita glass with a salt rim.
Step 2 : In a shaker, pour 30ml Cointreau, 50ml tequila and 20ml fresh lime juice.
Step 3 : Add ice and shake.
Step 4 : Strain into your glass and garnish with lime.
Preparation and Usage
Cointreau Margarita:
Step 1 : Garnish a Margarita glass with a salt rim.
Step 2 : In a shaker, pour 30ml Cointreau, 50ml tequila and 20ml fresh lime juice.
Step 3 : Add ice and shake.
Step 4 : Strain into your glass and garnish with lime.
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Alcohol By Volume: 40%
Units: 20
20 UK Units per bottle
UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly exceed
Men 3-4 units daily
Women 2-3 units daily
Avoid alcohol if pregnant or trying to conceive
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Allergy Advice: For allergens see highlighted ingredients
Alcohol, Sugar, Orange Peels
Customer Reviews
12 December 2017
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Refreshing and delicious
Lovely any time of year over crushed ice, topped up with lemonade a slice of orange and bingo youre done. My favourite tipple by far. Dont be fooled by how light and refreshing it tastes when drinking.
25 March 2016
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
So lovely, sophisticated and fragrant! It's quite alcoholic so better value for money than some weaker fruit liqueurs.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong : "I Have No Plan To Enlist As A Celebrity Soldier"
Kim Hyun-Joong (27) who said he was 'relieved' after 'Inspiring Generation' ended, indicated he will be holding a concert in the upcoming end of June as well as in the midst of preparing his next album.
Kim Hyun-joong was asked what's his next plan after 'Inspiring Generation' ended, he said, 'I want to challenge a triathlon'. It was a surprising answer since he had just finished an approximate 6 months (including broadcasting period) of filming for 'Inspiring Generation', which was not really an easy task.
'When people are worked up, their adrenaline level spikes up.' He, who is 29 this year, described that his soon-to-be-over 20s was a bright one.
'It was really exciting. I started out as a member of idol group (SS501), but I haven't really got into any serious relationships. Although there were some cases of privacy intrusion, I have no regrets. Because this was my choice. There are many people who wanted to become a singer or actor. It's amazing that I could be a celebrity among the many. I feel happy about this.'
Kim Hyun-joong had held his activities as a member of idol group SS501 in 2005. He expressed his views on how the world outside see him as an idol.
'In Korea, it seems like idols aren't generally categorised as an artist but in overseas, they are regarded as artists. Although I'm still young, I hope I can spread the culture to the world. I debuted as an idol, but there's (always) an conception on what an idol should only do. I don't know why it's so. But it would be great if the public change that point of view.
Kim Hyun Joong said he is not worry about his 2-years of hiatus as an celebrity after he is enlisted into the army next year.
'If I said the army's life is not difficult, I'll probably be blamed by the army if I said that. However, it's a fact that I (as a male citizen of ROK) must enter the army to accomplish my duty. The life of a celebrity whenever she/he is not engaged in any activities are insecure. However in the army, I get to eat 3 meals a day and I get to sleep at night.'
Instead of fearing about the army enlistment, Kim Hyun-joong said that he sees the army enlistment as an opportunity to learn something new about the society which he couldn't experience as a celebrity.
'I get to learn about people in the army, and it's an opportunity to learn about the social classes of people in the society. It's a time opportunity for Kim Hyun-joong to become more mature, and I could possibly learn better acting skills and opportunities from there'.
Kim Hyun-joong revealed his thoughts about the recent rumours about 'celebrity army'.
'I have no plans to be enlisted as a celebrity soldier. (this implementation was officially removed on August 1st, 2013). But I do think there is a need for that system as I think even army needs some entertainment sometimes too. I did enough of singing and acting so I don't think I have plans to become a celebrity army. Since it's not easy to lead a life as a celebrity, I want to learn something I couldn't learn as a celebrity inside the army.'
After developing a love line in the drama 'Inspiring Generation' with Jin Se-yeon and Im Soo-hyang, Kim Hyun-joong changed his viewpoint towards the opposite gender.
'Previously I have to meet the woman whom I liked. In the drama, Kim Ok-ryeon (played by Jin Se-yeon) was devoted and nice to me. And I liked that since there's no reason for me to dislike that. Hahaha.'
Kim Hyun-joong revealed his future plans as an actor, 'I want to be a psycho'. He said his aim for acting skills is not to indulge himself into the character, but to become the character itself.
'I feel I couldn't express freely through Inspiring Generation since it's a period drama. What I'm thinking is that, I want to express myself freely and appropriately through acting. In order to bring out the character as a pyscho, I have to drop my usual daily lifestyles & truly become that person. I want to try something like 'Ruler of Your Own World' by Yang Dong-geun.'
source: 10asia
Posted by Ss501 official at 1:00 PM 0 comments
[Translation] Kim Hyun Joong ; A Man With Surprises
Q: It's a tough journey. How do you feel about 'Inspiring Generation' for the past 3 months?
- A: The 3 months was as if one year. (laughs) 'Inspiring Generation' started its production since June last year. I was (always)contemplating how should I bring out the character of 'Shin Jeong-tae' throughout the 10 months. Although there were tough times during the timing, it ended perfectly thanks to the love and supports from the viewers.
Q: There were quite a few characters that left a deep impression. How did you able to adapt to that?
- A: Every scene was shot with 100% effort. The best was given for every moment/shots. If I couldn't receive a positive approval, I will accept the fact that I might not have done enough yet.
Q: There were concerns on the comparison between you and the top actors, but your crying scenes in the early-mid part of the drama have wiped out the concerns.
- A: I did cry a lot during the crying scenes, but it's a little pity if the focus of acting skills was only zooming into those scenes. In fact, a lot of emotions that were as much as crying scenes, were put into angry scenes, funny scenes and even sad scenes. It was up to the point that I contemplated on how should I hold a spoon during acting. I've always tried my best to imagine the scenario whenever I received the script. When I looked at the father's (Shin Yeong-chul) picture, I imagined how his life and actions would be. I've also tried to imagine the little habits that Chung-ah have when looking at her picture, and even tried the speech intonation I (as Shin Jeong-tae) when speaking to her. Perhaps I was always thinking about all these, I even dreamed about 'Inspiring Generation'. When I was napping for around 2-3 hours, I dreamed about Shin I-chi and Wang Baek-san chasing after me. (laughs) Then I realised 'I've really fallen for Inspiring Generation'.
Q: Have you ever thought you could erase the clear image you've got in the long run from KBS2 'Boys Over Flower' through 'Inspiring Generation'?
- A: I've never thought of breaking the 'flower boy' image. The 'image' choice belongs to the viewers, isn't it? However I think there is a limitation in which acting skills can reach in romantic comedy genre. It was one of the reason why I chose a more manly period drama so I make a turning point through my acting skills. As much as the preparation was done, in order to express the right emotions of the characters, I think it's best to choose the right character (first that suits yourself).
Q: There were positive feedbacks on your acting skills, including your action scenes. It wasn't easy to try action scenes for the first time.
- A: I attended action schools for a few days, but I haven't practiced a lot. I learned martial acting and there's a line that I can still remember very well, 'Action is not about synchronicity, it's emotions'. It feels a whole lot different when you were fighting against a stranger and someone you loved. The latter one consists of a more complex actions and emotions. 'Inspiring Generation' have changed a big part of my mindset on martial acting.
Q: Are you personally satisfied with the production this time? Have you gained any meaningful experiences?
- A: The feedbacks were more than what I was expecting. But I think it could have been better. I will not stop here nor will I choose to act a character that is similar to 'Shin Jeong-tae'. Instead, I will show something that is beyond what I have achieved now. Since there is no endpoint to martial arts, I will continue and show something different in the future.
Q: From the change of scriptwriter and the production cost scandal, it was quite an interference to the broadcast of 'Inspiring Generation'. Were you affected by it?
- A: I had a hard time too but I did not have any dissatisfaction about it since I was one of the lead cast, I have to continue with the filming. I have to prepare to bring out the best for the scene even if I have no more than 5 minutes to memorise the script. So I wasn't really affected by changing of the scriptwriter. A part of me had become one with 'Shin Jeong-tae', so almost everything I do was to bring the best of the character. Besides, there was a good collaboration between the casts. To be able to make a production up to this standard under such condition, the casts deserve large credits. Everyone were able to focus, no matter during filming or off filming.
Q: Although it was said after filming, 'Although it was a 150million KRW mass production, the viewerships ratings were just so-so'. And 'Inspiring Generation' was highly anticipated by outsiders from the start. It's another task for you to shake off this burden.
- A: I don't know how I should say this, but I did not feel any burden. When it comes to 'Kim Hyun-Joong', it's surely thrilling & nervous. However I was 'Shin Jeong-tae', not 'Kim Hyun-Joong' in 'Inspiring Generation'. It was also a reason why tears fell naturally when Jeong Jae-hwa (Kim Seong-oh) and the Bangsamtong's people kneeled before me. Rather than feeling stressed towards the expectations for the drama, I felt sorry for the people together with me whom I cannot protect. Whether it's the cast or the factors beyond the production.
Q: You have experience in acting from modern drama to period drama throughout your short acting journey. What do you think that matches you between the two?
- A: To be honest, it was hard filming for a period drama. (laughs) Because we had to play a lot with the intonation and moves. It was hard to express your emotions in a limited area. On the other hand, if I were to point out a good point about period drama, it's going to be 'stepping into the past through acting'. If 'time machine' really does exist, wouldn't it be 'period drama'? The historical sentiments, culture and incidents that I wanted to feel so real. I've felt/learned a lot of things from 'Inspiring Generation'. For example, 'So 1930 era was such a depressing era', 'The only way to protect your family was only through fighting', 'Without handphones (text messages), there's no misunderstanding'. (laughs)
Q: The steady fandom since your days as a singer idol seemed to have become more solid while you were engaged in both activities. Have you have any thoughts of expanding your acting career overseas?
- A: I don't know, honestly. Even with dubbings and subtitles, I think there ought to have problems if I'm filming just because of my popularity, using a language I do not know. No matter what, I do not want to do it just because of the money value. I'm the type whom I will not do anything that I am not confident in. Although I wanted to learn foreign language, but it'll not be Japanese or Chinese. It's likely to be English since it's a more widely used language. I'm not a person who can absorb a variety of languages well. (laughs)
- A: Ah, I really respected him. If you watched his acting, it seemed as if he's a native(English) speaking in mother tongue language. An acting skills whom he did research on the proper language pronunciation alongside with the sentiments it brings along. If I'm going to do this, I wanted to do it like that as well.
Q: You are a singer and actor to the public at the same time. Especially there are sayings that 'There's a lot of burden as an actor'. So how did you manage to balance between the two?
A: There are ups and downs for both singer and actor. Although I didn't want to be outstanding on one career over another. (laughs) Rather than choosing what I should be doing, a lot more thoughts are need to be given when running the both activities at the same time. As I'm thinking about 'Why can't an idol-turned actor received appraisals for their acting skills?', I came down with the conclusion that viewers weren't expecting much about their acting skills, aside from the 'misleading' image they have (as an idol). No matter on which side, I think more time is needed to be given for viewers to forget about the image. So I think I'm going on a tour as a singer for a while.
Q: You made your first turning point via 'Inspiring Generation'. And you have also reached the 'important age' of an actor. Have you got any plans ahead?
- A: I want to try a beautiful melodrama as an actor. For a romantic comedy, it's 'Wherever there's wind, I'm able to go travel freely' (Kim Hyun-joong used his famous line from Boys Over Flowers and said 'Isn't that line referring to a kite?'. But for this famous quote, I don't think it's still usable in the next century. (laughs) Just like the previous quote, there are many lines that do not quite make sense. Since melodramas are more related to our daily lives, I want to focus more on that.
Q: What do you think as a man who reached 29 this year.There are many things you should think of now.
- A: I'm planning to enlist next year. To be honest, I've postponed the date of enlistment so I'll make it a memorable one. In other words, before I enlist, I've done everything I wish I could do. With no regrets, with no worries. (laughs) Maybe I'm afraid I will forget about it (things he wish to do), so instead of worrying about it, I bring along the the memories of myself (accomplishing the things he wished to do) into the army. After I come back, I'm going to show a more steady acting skills, more band-liked music of different style as compared to now, in order to repay fans. Also displaying a more diverse personality as a public figure, as well as keeping the profile as low as possible. *laughs*
Posted by Ss501 official at 11:45 AM 0 comments
[Article] Kim Hyun Joong Does Not Want to Take Up Drama Offers For The Sake of Money
Over the past years, many Korean actors have advanced their acting career by taking up roles in foreign dramas, such as by acting in Chinese and Taiwanese dramas. By doing so, not only do they get paid almost triple of their standard fees in Korea, the actors are also able to get more fame by expending their fan base in other countries.
With a successful acting in 'Inspiring Generation', Kim Hyun Joong was asked during interview if he would like to advance his career by acting in foreign dramas.
To this, Kim Hyun Joong rejected the idea and said that these kind of dramas always have voice dubbing and it will be problematic when he doesn't even know the language what he is speaking.
"Although more popularity will be gained but I don't want to do things just for the money", says Kim Hyun Joong.
He also revealed that he does have plans to learn another language, "It will not be Chinese or Japanese, I will learn English as it is needed more often. However, I really don't have a good brain for languages".
Source : StarHallyu
Photo Credit : Keyeast
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Cat Rouletteon August 5, 2011 at 1:04 am
For all you francophiles, I could have called it chatroulette, yes. The joke isn't actually based on that pun, really, I just wanted a cat to come to terms with who he was, but that pun just tucked itself right in there. It's so comfy there. It likes my comic.


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Yas Marina Circuit
Coordinates: 24°28′02″N 54°36′11″E / 24.46722°N 54.60306°E
|Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
|Time zone
|Government of Abu Dhabi
|Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management
|Broke ground
|May 2007
|October 2009
|Construction Cost
| £800 million[1]
$1.322 billion
€893 million
|Hermann Tilke
|Major Events
| FIA Formula One
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
GP2 Asia Series, V8 Supercars, Drag Racing, GT1 World
|Grand Prix Circuit
|Circuit Length
|5.554 km (3.451 mi)
|Lap Record
|1:40.279 ( Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, 2009)
|V8 Supercars Circuit
|Circuit Length
|4.700 km (2.920 mi)
|Lap Record
|1:58.737 ( Shane Van Gisbergen, Stone Brothers Racing, 2010 V8 Supercars)
The Yas Marina Circuit is a race track. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is held there. The track was designed by Hermann Tilke.[2][3] It is on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina is the second Formula One track in the Middle East. The first was Bahrain. It also hosted the opening event for the Australian V8 Supercars series, the Yas V8 400, in February 2010.[4][5]
Yas Marina was designed as an Arabian version of Monaco.[2] The twenty-one corners twists through the man made island off the Abu Dhabi coast.[6] The track passes by the marina and through the Yas Marina Hotel, and winds its way through sand dunes, with several long straights and tight corners.
The circuit has four grandstand areas (Main Grandstand, West Grandstand, North Grandstand and South Grandstand). Part of its pit lane exit runs underneath the track. It has Media Center, Dragster Track, VIP Tower, Ferrari World Theme Park, and a team building behind the pit building.[7] One of the gravel traps runs underneath the West grandstand.
- Seating Capacity - 41,093
- Area - 161.9 ha
- Length - 5.5 km
The circuit was built by Cebarco-WCT WLL, under contract from Aldar Properties. The circuit was constructed with a permanent lighting system provided by Musco Lighting, similar to that also installed at the Losail Circuit in Qatar. Yas Marina Circuit is the largest permanent sports venue lighting project in the world.
The surface of the track is made of Graywacke aggregate, shipped to Abu Dhabi from Bayston Hill quarry in Shropshire, England. The surface material is highly praised for the high level of grip. The same material was used at the Bahrain International Circuit.[8]
On 7 October 2009, the circuit was granted final approval to hold Formula One races by the FIA.[9] Bruno Senna was the first driver to complete a test run on the circuit.
After the first practice sessions at the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the circuit was welcomed by the drivers, with Nico Rosberg commenting that every corner was 'unique'.[10] World Champion Fernando Alonso stating that it was enjoyable because there was always something to do. Adrian Sutil rated the circuit as being better than Formula One's other night race in Singapore. He believes there is too much light at Marina Bay.
Not all of the drivers were complimentary. Giancarlo Fisichella does not like the pit exit, which dips under the main circuit by way of a tunnel. Fisichella claimed that it was both very difficult and dangerous.[10]
Other pages
- ↑ "Yas Marina aiming for an 'excellent event'". PlanetF1.com. 2009-10-29. http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,18954,3213_5658598,00.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Tilke GmbH - Projects - Category". tilke-ac.de. 2009-10-29. http://www.tilke-ac.de/projects.php?projid=1065-02&imgno=1. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "Yas Marina Circuit construction progressing". gulfnews.com. 2009-10-29. http://www.gulfnews.com/Sport/Motor_Racing/10244440.html. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "Motorsport: Middle Eastern double-header for V8 Supercars". nzherald.co.nz. 2009-10-29. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10596444. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "Abu Dhabi start confirmed". v8supercars.com.au. 2009-10-29. http://www.v8supercars.com.au/content/hero_news/september_2009/abu_dhabi_start_confirmed/. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "Motorsport: Abu Dhabi debut marks F1 driver shake-up". nzherald.co.nz. 2009-10-29. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motorsport/news/article.cfm?c_id=66&objectid=10606047. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ "Abu Dhabi breaks cover". Autosport 194 (4): 10. October 2008.
- ↑ "BBC: Shropshire's Formula 1 Connection". British Broadcasting Corporation. 2009-10-30. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/shropshire/hi/people_and_places/newsid_8334000/8334811.stm. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ↑ Noble, Jonathan (2009-10-09). "Abu Dhabi track gets final FIA approval". http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79315. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Drivers praise Abu Dhabi circuit". Autosport.com. 2009-10-30. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79876. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
Other websites
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Herman Tilke - the track designer's page
- Yas Marina Circuit unveiled by Abu Dhabi


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How Well Do You Know Your Skin?
Weighing in at about 16% of your total body weight and taking the title as largest organ, your skin is an amazingly intricate system that needs a little more credit!
Taking on the hefty task of serving you throughout all stages of life, happy functioning of the skin is incredibly vital to your good health (let alone your aesthetics and self-esteem), so knowing how to fine tune your partnership will serve you both well.
Please take a moment to get acquainted with your greatest environmental protector and gain insight into what and why we do what we do for you as Beauty Therapists!
Forming a semi-permeable lipid barrier that keeps your "insides" carefully separated from the "outside" (the two are not meant to mix!), your skin prevents invasion of nasty pathogens, fends off chemical and mechanical assaults, is a sensory communication pathway, helps with Vitamin D synthesis and keeps a close watch over the regulation of water and solute loss. Consider how the internal effects of daily exposure to pollutants, air-con and chemicals as well as food choices and lack of exercise would build up over a day, a week, months and years.
Any issues that arise with skin cell communications, metabolism, proliferation and also lipid composition will result in altered skin barrier function - quickly leading to a skin that displays signs of being unhappy; redness, itchiness, pimples, infections, dullness, slow healing, pigmentation, ageing, reactivity and sensitivity. I'm sure that every person reading this has encountered at least one of these concerns before, and I'm also quite sure that it has helped you realise that life is a lot nicer when your skin is happier!
There are three main parts to your skin - the epidermis (which is avascular, meaning no interwoven blood supply), dermis (very vascular) and subcutaneous (your lipid insulation). Each part has specific structures and functions and all 3 need to be working well together to achieve harmony. Disharmony creates a domino-like cascade of cells that are just not able to interact correctly and do their jobs right!
|It may be important at this point to also familiarise you with the basic outline of a eukaryotic (animal) cell. We are literally composed of trillions of cells.
All eukaryotic cells have an exterior plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, nucleus, genetic material encoded in DNA, Ribosomes that manufacture proteins (that are all coded for by your DNA strands) which complete numerous tasks both inside and outside the cell, and a watery inner cell 'gel' cytoplasm that contains organelles.
Organelles are membrane-bound structures that complete specific tasks, such as the Mitochondria (otherwise known as the energy producing powerhouse of your cell), plus many more. It is the exterior plasma membrane that controls what gets in and out of cells- messages could be hormones or chemical cell signals, plus many nutrients flowing in and out via active or passive diffusion. There are a number of proteins embedded in the plasma membrane that assist the cell to communicate effectively in its environment, and the healthy lipid structure of the membrane is vital to support these proteins – an unhealthy cell membrane equals an unhealthy cell! Free radicals love attacking plasma membranes, which is why anti-oxidants are just so important in skincare and nutrition.
Liked this article? You will love the next article that's all about your Epidermis.
This article was written by Pia Kynoch,
Owner & Principal Therapist at:
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Governance Manager facilitates changes and improvements needed for an organisation to close identified governance gaps. Users can select from a comprehensive library of suggested improvements, or alternatively draft their own.
When these improvements are adopted they become Agreed Actions and can be assigned for actioning, and managed within the Governance Manager system. Agreed Actions can be locked to prevent unauthorised users from editing any part of an Agreed Action.
This article will show you how to unlock Agreed Actions to enable users to edit and update those agreed actions.
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- In order to unlock Agreed Actions you must have the appropriate access to do so.
- Admin level users can edit each assessment, to add or remove the Improvements and Agreed Actions tabs.
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Kalki Koechlin has action role in Emotional Atyachar
Debutante Akshay Sher is directing a film titled Emotional Atyachar which is a road thriller with black humour in it. The story is set on a deserted highway between Mumbai and Goa and revolves around incidents that take place in one night to four sets of traveller.
After a two-year hiatus, Kalki Koechlin is returning to the screens as an action queen in this film doing some dare-devil stunts . She was last seen in the acclaimed film Dev D. The star cast of Emotional Atyachar includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Mohit Alawat and Ravi Kissen.
The film will release soon in theatres in addition to doing the film festival circuit.