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An interview with Weston Cage Coppola
An interview with Weston Cage Coppola
It seems that the apple didn’t fall from the tree when it came to Nicolas Cage’s son Weston Cage Coppola. Not only has Weston followed in his father’s footsteps when it comes to acting but he is also the lead singer of a black metal band and is a martial arts expert that has seen him win a few belts along the way. Now Weston returns to the screen with his latest film, action flick ‘Assault On VA-33’ and he couldn’t be happier.
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
The Play’s The Thing: A bright star in Phuket
I have only met her in person once and it just so happened I was wearing a dress, false eyelashes, wig and gobs of makeup at the time. No, I wasn’t moonlighting in Bangla Rd; I was performing Widow Twanky in ‘Aladdin: A Christmas Panto’, at Underwood Art Factory. I instantly recognised her since we have been Facebook friends and have followed each other’s progress over the past few years, the reason being the similarity of our work goals. She is none other than the lovely Irish Vicki Kiely. I had the privilege of recently conducting a phone interview for this article with her. Here is what I learned. 
Hamilton cracks pole tonne at Spanish GP
Hamilton cracks pole tonne at Spanish GP
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has pipped Max Verstappen to claim his 100th pole position in Formula 1 in a tight qualifying hour at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (May 8).
Moderna package likely below B3,000
Moderna package likely below B3,000
THAILAND: The price for a package of two shots of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine offered by private hospitals will be no more than B3,000, hospital executives say.
Woman, 63, stabbed and robbed while meditating in Phuket temple
Woman, 63, stabbed and robbed while meditating in Phuket temple
PHUKET: A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital after she was robbed and stabbed by an unknown man. The woman was attacked while meditating in Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San) in Soi Tohse off Damrong Rd in Phuket Town on Thursday (May 6)
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
COVID testing campaign begins across Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket health officials have launched a campaign to test people in communities across the island for COVID-19 to help identify people who are infected and limit the spread of the virus.
Phuket runway road closed for B38mn widening
Phuket runway road closed for B38mn widening
PHUKET: The road parallel to the runway at Phuket International Airport (Route 4031) has been closed so that a private contractor can finish the long-awaited road-improvement project, which includes preventing landslides from spilling across the road and making it safer and wider.
No rapid tests for Phuket arrivals from May 15, quarantine instead
No rapid tests for Phuket arrivals from May 15, quarantine instead
PHUKET: Rapid antigen tests will no longer be used to determine whether or not people may enter Phuket from May 15, Phuket Vice Governor Piyapong Choowong has confirmed.
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
China’s rocket out of control but risk of damage low, say experts
WORLD: China’s rogue rocket is in an uncontrolled free-fall towards Earth and no one knows where or exactly when it will burn through Earth’s atmosphere, but the risk of debris hitting an inhabited area remains very small, experts told AFP yesterday (May 7).
July 1 is still on: Phuket Governor
July 1 is still on: Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with the plan to re-open the island receiving fully vaccinated international tourists from July 1, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.
Despair, Music and Hope
Despair, Music and Hope
Long-term Phuket expat Gary Crause takes a look at the past year of helping drive efforts to provide food for people in dire need across the island, and the ongoing efforts still much needed and still being provided by the One Phuket campaign.
PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to procure up to 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to prepare for unforeseeable emergencies as the pandemic continues to rage unabated in several countries.
Patty stretches her lead at Honda LPGA
Patty stretches her lead at Honda LPGA
GOLF: Rising Thai star Patty Tavatanakit finished with a three shot lead after the second round of The Honda LPGA Thailand 2021 tournament yesterday (May 7) after pulling away from fellow Thai Atthaya Thitikul on the final two holes to finish with an eight-under par 64.
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
THAILAND: The national communicable disease committee yesterday (May 7) announced the approval of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 60 and over with the Health Ministry pledging to work with the private sector to open 382 vaccination sites nationwide in an effort to accelerate the rollout.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket testing to end? American confesses to murder of pregnant wife! || May 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket testing to end? American confesses to murder of pregnant wife! || May 7
PHUKET XTRA - May 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket American confesses to murder of pregnant wife |:| Testing upon Phuket arrivals reconsidered |:| |:| Thailand Covid update |:| Activist makes bail |:| Schools to decide how to proceed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket new infections fall
Phuket new infections fall
PHUKET: Phuket recorded just five new infections yesterday (May 6), marking the end of more than a week of the number of new infections being recorded in double digits.
Chalong Police arrest man for drugs
Chalong Police arrest man for drugs
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested a man in Rawai on Tuesday (May 4) after he was found with more than 800 grammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice).
Phuket adds Krabi, Trang to ‘red zone’ entry requirements
Phuket adds Krabi, Trang to ‘red zone’ entry requirements
PHUKET: Phuket officials have added Ranong, Krabi, Trang and Phatthalung to the list of ‘red zone’ provinces for which people arriving from must comply with the requirement to prove that they are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arriving, or else face a rapid antigen test as an initial step to determine whether or not they are infected.
Phuket officials consider lifting rapid test requirement
Phuket officials consider lifting rapid test requirement
PHUKET: Phuket officials are conjuring whether to continue the rapid antigen test for people arriving in Phuket at all from May 15, now that it has been announced that it would no longer be free for Thais from that date on.
The Key Advantages of Using an IT Help Desk
  IT help desks are one of the most essential parts of any company’s IT department. They can keep everything running smoothly. They can handle things such as system outages, technical problems, and other issues. One of the advantages of having one is that they offer one point of contact to get the assistance they need quickly. The Key Capabilities An IT help desk lets you align business and IT departments for maximum productivity. They help departments communicate with each other, which can prevent breakdowns and glitches. It allows you to track and assign tickets. They let you manage your software and hardware assets and any contracts that go with them. That way, you can easily get the information and value your assets. The information allows you to make more data-driven decisions. Overall, help desks can allow your operation to run smoother and more efficiently. That’s because they standardize the typical IT processes to meet ITSM best practices. It is an important point of contact between your technology and your organization. Having one allows you to develop a usable, productive workflow for the business. What a Help Desk Encompasses Because these tools have so many roles in an organization, it’s essential that they use a range of applications besides simply providing tech support. You’ll want to find software that offers several key features. Change Management: This makes it possible to promote collaboration, reduce disruptions, and see all the business assets. Customer Service Abilities: Many of today’s desks allow users to submit tickets when they have an issue. There are often FAQs, allowing users to potentially find an answer to a frequently asked question. Automation: This allows help desks to ensure regular tasks are always done and gives the staff members more time for more challenging things. Dashboards: These allow you to view both current and past data so you can become more effective and productive. What the Desk Can Do for You If you use any type of technology in your organization, you’ll need a central location to assist your employees with that. Of course, the kind of technology you use will determine the extent of the support you need to offer. However, there are a few things it can do for you. For instance, you’ll save money since the IT budget can go toward the areas that most require the funds.  When there is downtime, your help desk can let you get things running smoothly as soon as possible, so you don’t waste valuable company time with decreased production. The right solution can collect data on the processes and technology of the organization. In the future, it will be possible to identify potential issues and provide an early warning to help prevent malfunctions and glitches in the future. These tools are also helpful when it comes to assigning tasks, changing processes, and sending notifications automatically. That way, your company’s IT users will understand what they need to do and when. At the same time, these tools also offer a way to manage incidents effectively.