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KLIA Introduces Self Check-In Kiosks for Benefits of Passengers
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Sepang, 2 August 2007 - Malaysia Airports is introducing the Common Use Self Service (CUSS) at KL International Airport (KLIA), which will allow more than one self-service check-in application to share the physical box, similar to using different bank cards in any Auto Teller Machine (ATM).
What differentiates the CUSS kiosk and airline dedicated kiosk is that the latter is designed to handle a specific airline s tickets only, while CUSS
terminal can handle those of several airlines.
Y.Bhg. Dato Azmi Murad, Senior General Manager Operations, Malaysia Airports said: "CUSS will expedite passenger check-in and reduce queuing, two of the most important aspects a passenger seeks during check-in. It benefits the airport as it offers capital friendly, flexible and fast solutions by utilising existing terminal space, rather than expanding space to allocate more desks.
He added: "It will also benefit airlines, as it provides additional check-in capacity at a lower total cost compared with traditional desk facilities."
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be the first airline to use this system at KLIA.
Dato Azmi said: "Malaysia Airports believes more airlines will use this user-friendly system as it gives great advantages in enhancing passengers satisfaction."
Currently, 12 CUSS kiosks have been installed at KLIA by SITA - six kiosks at Level 5 (three at island G and H, other three at island J and K), four kiosks at Satellite Building transfer desk and two kiosks at Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport. More kiosks are expected to be installed in the next few months. SITA is the world s leading service provider of integrated IT business solutions and communication services for the air transport industry.
Members of the media were given a briefing on the system by Dato Azmi Murad and En. Aminuddin Yaakob, General Manager of Malaysia Airports Technologies Sdn. Bhd. today. KLM Royal Dutch also demonstrated how the system works for media viewing.


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I raced to the new Odilon Redon expo at the Grand Palais the day I was catching the overnight train to Venice.
It's not so crowded the first day - people are waiting for the reviews.
Thanks for taking us along with you, especially since the expo closed in june
A chair made for cats to sit on not people..ReplyDelete
Luscious, gorgeous almost edible paintings. You've really captured his palate with your still life set up. Hope you will share when its finished. Now I must go gawk one more time.....
Beautiful! That must have been a wonderful exhibit, Carol. Love seeing those. Bien sur--paint that tout de suite.ReplyDelete
Ohhh... that's a new artist for me. Gorgeous stuff. I mean, it's no street graffiti but, you know...ReplyDelete
Wonderful, lush, delicious, elegant post, Carol. I've always enjoyed encountering Redon's work.
Break out those pigments and get thee to work on that still-life.
I know the Muse is just itching for you to get painting.
Great post! I love art and particularly art history! It is always a treat to see the real painting in the flesh! I experienced this when I was at the Uffizi or even when I go to the Vancouver Art Gallery that is currently hosting a great Surrealist exhibition.
Thank you for sharing!
P.S - how do you get these shots? I always get yelled at for taking photos but I just have to (with the flash off of course) I am blogger who needs to show her readers!
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when I shoot in museums if I don't have a press pass..
I wear black and often shoot from the hip so to speak as discretely as possible.
Museums have 'Press Days' when invited ppl shoot like crazy so why can't regualr folk shoot too?
Most annoying but it is possible if your camera is small like the Canon S95, your flash is off and shoot on automatic.
Thank you for this .. I am ashamed to admit I did not know of Redon:)
You have taught me:)
My mom was an accomplished artist and studied at Beaux -Arts in Mtl.. but I lost her when I was young..too young to appreciate and be inquisitive of her knowledge.
Not that young..19..but maybe times were different.
I love the set up..and know it will be beautiful.All your little boxes..macarons.. accoutrements..the way you paint water..
I love seeing it all.
Not to worry Nana-
Redon is not that well known yet an extraordinary artist and colorist who much deserves this retrospective.
Fantastic exhibit! That still life setup is spot-on! Paint please!ReplyDelete
Did you get your version of Redon painted today Carol? Such a wonderful exhibit I wish I could of attended. Perhaps in the future, it's always good to have a dream. I am accumulating many!!! Hope you are doing very well Carol? All my best to you.
x Deb
Your camera does very well. Thanks for being such a good hip shooter. :)
I like how you found like objects in modern time to match. I hope you do paint that still life.
Forgive me, but he may have paintings in a gallery, but your eye is better with your arrangement at the end of this post. The simplicity is cleaner. I look forward to seeing its example as a painting.ReplyDelete
I love him!!! I am so envious! We have one here at the Getty but ... oh! To see all those works together!
How fantastic! Sigh ... Thank you for sharing. I wish I had some frequent flyer miles!


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Is it worth it?
I've reported a bunch of posts over the past week, and nothing has been done about it.
Does it require many people reporting the same post, as this is a fairly small userbase so maybe the reporting level needs to be reduced.
What happens to a report on a post, as in who reads the report?


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Michael Shannon will return to A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago next season to star in a show, the actor has said.
"It's going to be our 20th anniversary at Red Orchid next season, so I'm going to come back and do a show," Shannon told the Tribune's Mark Caro in Los Angeles during an interview about the Film Independent Spirit Awards, where Shannon was a nominee for his work on the 2011 movie "Take Shelter." "We've never done Sam Shepard at Red Orchid, so we're going to do a Shepard piece."
Shannon plans to star in Shepard's "Simpatico," alongside Guy Van Swearingen, a co-founder of A Red Orchid, which is located in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. Shannon, who now lives in New York, is an ensemble member of A Red Orchid and was last on stage there in 2009 for "Mistakes Were Made."


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Ocean's Thirteen (UK - DVD R2)
Scott McKenzie checks out Clooney, Pitt and Soderbergh's latest meal ticket...
When Reuben gets cut out of the deal to build a new casino by Willy Bank and falls ill, Danny Ocean returns to Las Vegas to plan a new heist as revenge for what Bank did to his old friend. The Bank is a state-of-the-art casino designed for high rollers so Danny, Rusty, Linus and the gang have to work out how to bring down the casino and make Bank's investment worthless. Some characters from their past show up along the way, but will they stop Ocean's thirteen from breaking The Bank?
I'll be honest up front and say that I haven't seen Ocean's Twelve and while I always try not to judge a movie before watching it, knowledge of the Julia Roberts plot twist just makes me want to avoid it. It's well-known that the first sequel to Ocean's Eleven was made partly just so George Clooney and his mates could hang out and look cool in Europe. After the relative lack of performance of Twelve, the action has quite rightly moved back to the familiar settings of a Las Vegas casino for Thirteen.
The structure of Ocean's Thirteen will be instantly familiar to fans of the first in the series, or any other caper movie for that matter. Act one involves a montage of people sitting around talking and clips of action to get as much exposition out of the way early on. Act two is when the problems arise and our heroes have to adapt to these complications and act three is the heist. There are some jokes dotted around but in a nutshell, that's pretty much it for the structure. If you wanted character development, you've come to the wrong place I'm afraid. This isn't a story about people coming to terms with their feelings and the lack of involvement by any female 'good guys' is explained only by the throwaway line 'it's not their fight'.
The only relationship that approaches something deeper than looking cool while exchanging witty banter is with the introduction of Linus' father and the moment of them together is a welcome addition, albeit a brief one. The main problem I found with Ocean's Thirteen is the fact that because there's hardly any character development and the plot is so intricately constructed, no one in Ocean's team ever really looks like they're having any difficulty with the job, no matter what problems may arise. Everyone always seems to have a plan B or clever editing has led us to believe something else was going to happen, but from beginning to end the good guys are in complete control. As a result, there are hardly any real thrills to be had because unlike Ocean's Eleven, you never get the feeling that anyone's life is in danger.
There is still some fun to be had here though. As ever, Danny and Rusty continue to operate as one mind in two bodies and their lines are written as if it is one person talking to himself. There is more of an indication of a code of conduct among thieves and Vegas wise guys in this movie, with the oft-used line 'you shook Sinatra's hand'. The Oprah scene and the Mexico storyline are odd additions but while they don't seem to fit in with what you expect from an Ocean's movie, they are certainly enjoyable. The movie looks great too, with Soderbergh blending montage, dissolves, split-screen and tracking shots to ensure that even though it may not be the most exciting movie of 2007, it's certainly a feast for the eyeballs.
Given the Las Vegas setting and very similar storyline, Ocean's Thirteen could almost be described as a re-imagining of Soderbergh's first movie in the series with the same cast. It's a case of if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it filmmaking that returns to familiar territory after the series was almost broken for some fans with Ocean's Twelve. This means that while the whole thing is incredibly familiar and danger-free, it's a fairly enjoyable ride while it lasts but you'll be reaching for Ocean's Eleven before watching this for a second time.
Ocean's Thirteen is presented with a 2.40:1 anamorphic picture and as I stated further up the page, it's a good-looking movie. It's very colourful throughout, with some scenes bathed in red light, some in green light but most with the gold tint that casinos use to keep you hooked. The picture has large patches of colour and darkness at times and there is a little grain and fuzziness at times, but nothing too detrimental to your viewing pleasure.
Music plays a large part in Ocean's Thirteen, whether it's the cool, laid-back theme that plays over the colourful producer credits at the beginning that has the air of Lalo Schifrin's score for Bullitt, or the punchy background music that keeps the action moving along. The 5.1 surround track showcases David Holmes' music very well, with the sounds of the casino sometimes taking a backseat. For this reason, it would have been great to have an isolated music track. This means that there's not always a huge amount going on in the surround speakers but I can't really fault the quality of what's there on the soundtrack.
The disc opens with a trailer for the HD formats, then trailers for The Good German and No Reservations. 'Vegas: An Opulent Illusion' is probably the only thing that qualifies as a highlight in this lean set of extras as it documents the history of Las Vegas and follows the city's constant reinvention, including interviews with casino owners. 'Jerry Weintraub Walk and Talk' is two and a half minutes of the producer walking around the casino set and is pretty much a total waste of time. Interestingly, the deleted scenes are called 'Additional Scenes' and are a small collection of extended and deleted scenes that would have been better if they'd come with a director's commentary. It's worth noting that the high definition releases of Ocean's Thirteen come with a commentary track and a proper making-of featurette, which is surely the first sign that the studios are just beginning to turn their backs on standard DVD.
Ocean's Thirteen is good fun while it lasts, but feels like more of the same rather than the latest chapter in a progressive series. The movie looks and sounds good on this release but the cynically poky set of extras on this standard definition release is a dark omen for future releases by Warner Bros and other studios as they ramp up their HD catalogue.
Review by Scott McKenzie
£ukasz D Member Join Date: August 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 859
nice rev....i thnik myself, that it was much bether than the 12 one.
Intergalactic Ponce Member Join Date: April 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,164
I like 12. But I wasn't so sure on first viewing. I came to appreciate it more when I viewed 11 as a heist film and 12 as more of a con film. I am a 12 apologist.
11 was inclusive of the audience giving them enough to feel like they knew what was going on.
12 on the other hand seemed to go out of its way to alienate the audience and the entire film ended not only conning the 'villain' of the piece but also the viewer.
Understandably, that rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, since then any discussions/reviews of the films have, more often than not predictably described 12 as terrible/dire/awful/confusing and/or indulgent.
Or all of the above. I agree with the confusing and indulgent parts but have to disagree that 12 is a terrible/dire piece of cinema.
As the middle part of a trilogy, I'm glad it's there, sitting in the middle and it's a good thing (IMO) that it's suitably different in style and appraoch to 11 and 13.
11 was inclusive of the audience giving them enough to feel like they knew what was going on.
12 on the other hand seemed to go out of its way to alienate the audience and the entire film ended not only conning the 'villain' of the piece but also the viewer.
Understandably, that rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, since then any discussions/reviews of the films have, more often than not predictably described 12 as terrible/dire/awful/confusing and/or indulgent.
Or all of the above. I agree with the confusing and indulgent parts but have to disagree that 12 is a terrible/dire piece of cinema.
As the middle part of a trilogy, I'm glad it's there, sitting in the middle and it's a good thing (IMO) that it's suitably different in style and appraoch to 11 and 13.
dbeamish Contributor Join Date: August 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 511
IMO this movie was complete toss.
RalphFiennes Member Join Date: August 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 741
I'm glad you pointed out the lack of threat to anyone's life in this latest entry to the series. Because of the desire to give every member of the time roughly equal screentime, Al Pacino sadly got much less than he deserved, as well as less than was needed to make his character suitably threatening. That aside, this was one of the more entertaining films of the summer for me, and of the sequels that were released this year, among the best. I admit, that's perhaps not saying a lot though.
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,719
Yeah, I was pretty bored with this when I saw it.
Pixarfan517 Member Join Date: August 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,478
i didn't think this movie was that interesting.
Dave Brock Banned Join Date: November 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,237
Just watched this today. Good stuff, light ad fluffy entertainment from a great cast who are experts at doing this kind of stuff.
Not as good as #1 (the plan was very messy and chaotic here I thought)but open to a re-watch more than (the still pretty enjoyable) #2.
Clooney's final remark to Garcia was a gem!
Not as good as #1 (the plan was very messy and chaotic here I thought)but open to a re-watch more than (the still pretty enjoyable) #2.
Clooney's final remark to Garcia was a gem!
filmguy78 Member Join Date: February 2007 Location: United States Posts: 27
I'm an Ocean's Trilogy fan so I love it. I like the whole idea of bringing back that lost art of being a gentleman (i.e. "Shaking Sinatra's hand," etc.) I think that's what attracts me to the trilogy. It's daring in it's unwavering sense of cool retro and throwback.
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Disc Details
Release Date: 5th November 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: PAL
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Hebrew, Icelandic
Extras: Vegas: An Opulent Illusion, Jerry Weintraub Walk And Talk, Additional Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Al Pacino, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin, Scott Caan, Casey Affleck
Genre: Comedy, Drama and Thriller
Length: 117 minutes
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The Abs Diet Personal Trainer
- Narrated by: Owen McKibben
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Release date: 09-29-05
- Language: English
- Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Regular price: $19.95
Publisher's Summary
The Abs Diet workout is the easiest, most effective plan ever. At each level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), the personal trainer leads you through 35-minute strengthening and resistance training sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with shorter routines on Saturdays. Led by health and fitness guru Owen McKibben, this cutting-edge workout includes squats, bench presses, leg curls, lunges, and of course, crunches, to burn calories, sculpt your body, and rev up your metabolism.
Look better and feel better today with The Abs Diet Personal Trainer!
Don't miss The Abs Diet to learn about the nutrition component of this successful health plan. You can also download The Abs Diet Meal Plan, including recipes.
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- Frank Burgos
- Philadelphia
- 12-07-05
Excellent workout
This is an excellent workout program for both beginners and people like me who have spent quite a few hours in the gym. By following the routines at the pace trainer Owen McKibben set out I got a great workout within a half hour. While this program is really designed for people with access to a gym, you can modify the moves if all you have are a pair of dumbbells at home. My one concern is that there is little to no stretching exercises as part of the routine. It would have been worth the extra five minutes to make us go through a good stretch routine before and after the workouts.
I should note that while women would appreciate this workout, it's really geared toward men. It's clear, no-nonsense and effective.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
- Sean
- Irvine, CA, United States
- 12-20-05
I work out on a regular basis (4-5 days per week). I like to lift weights, but am not a fan of cardio. I have never been able to stay on a program that will burn fat, and I never can motivate myself to do a lot of abs. This program is great; it mixes up the workouts and keeps your body guessing day after day. Within about two months, I noticed a dramatic difference in my body and overall fitness level. I would have considered myself to be in pretty good shape prior to this audiobook, but after completing this course I wasn't even close to my potential.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
- Danny J. Lesandrini
- Tucson, AZ
- 04-21-06
Just what I needed
If you know your way around the gym, then you may not need this trainer, but I did. Sure, I understand how to operate the equipment, but beyond that, I don't know what I'm doing at the gym. By loading this book on my iPod, I could confidently stroll around the machines, pump out my circuit and for the first time, look like I actually belong there ... like I know what I'm doing.
It's only been 2 weeks, so I can't say I have abs of steel, but I have lost 4 lbs so far on the Abs diet. The real benefit of this plan is that I now look forward to working out ... something I've never felt before. For that alone, I give this book the top rating!
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- Shibu M Philips
- Yonkers, NY United States
- 02-04-09
Probably not a necessary purchase.
The Abs diet audio is good enough. Basically this audio is a guy naming an exercise then counting reps for you.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
- Troy
- North LoganVirgin Islands, U.S.
- 10-30-07
This has been a great workout companion, a great resource. Note there are a few errors that can be a bit annoying - like a skipped set of leg extentions, etc. but by the time you get to the spot you know the workout well and its not a big issue.
overall a very good listen, instructional and motivating
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- Novella
- Windsor Mill, MD, USA
- 02-28-06
Love it!!!
I go to the gym a lot and don't know what to do or what machines to use. Nowadays Personal Trainers are so expensive but this is just like having one to guides me through the process. It also keeps me on track and I love it. I had to tell all of my friends about this.
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- Zeychelle
- DORAL, FL, United States
- 01-11-16
What made the experience of listening to The Abs Diet Personal Trainer the most enjoyable?
The work out plan is superb and easy to do. Something that is handy to get a healthy lifestyle is never better.
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- 04-07-09
Audio Personal Trainer
Why aren't there more audio books like this?
In the format of Audio Personal Trainer!
I like this!
Make more available!!
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A proposed shareholder resolution filed on behalf of a group of Benedictine nuns and a union pension fund asks Citigroup's board to consider separating one or more of the bank's business units from the parent company.
BOSTON — A proposed shareholder resolution filed on behalf of a group of Benedictine nuns and a union pension fund asks Citigroup's board to consider separating one or more of the bank's business units from the parent company.
The proposal requests the board to appoint a committee of independent directors to explore "extraordinary transactions that could enhance stockholder value, including the separation of one or more of Citigroup's businesses," the filers of the resolution said in a news release Wednesday.
The proposal was filed by Trillium Asset Management and the AFSCME Employees Pension Plan.
Trillium is a Boston-based investment adviser that filed the resolution on behalf of one of its clients, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. Trillium clients include wealthy individuals, foundations, endowments, and religious institutions such as the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, an order of 144 nuns based in Atchison, Kan.
Trillium clients own about $9 million worth of shares in Citigroup, said Jonas Kron, a vice president at the firm.
The AFSCME pension plan's Citi shares are currently valued at nearly $2.8 million.
The resolution's filers have met requirements to bring the proposal to a vote at Citigroup's annual shareholder meeting next spring, Kron said.
Citigroup Inc. spokesman Mark Costiglio declined to comment on the shareholder proposal. But he said that Citi "has sold more than 60 businesses and reduced assets in Citi Holdings by more than $600 billion since the credit crisis began."
Matthew Patsky, Trillium's CEO, said in a statement that Citigroup has made progress since the 2008 financial crisis to simplify its business model and limit financial risks. But he said that progress "has been slow and incomplete," and added that Citigroup "remains burdened by excessive complexity."
The resolution comes after Vikram Pandit's surprise resignation as Citigroup's CEO on Oct. 16. Chief Operating Officer John Havens left the New York-based bank at the same time.