Take notebook computers, phones or any other modern day gadgets as an example. The smaller slim line look has become hugely popular, and touch screens are becoming much more desirable than keypads. The ‘feel’ of touching and sliding icons is more appealing aesthetically, and it is becoming desirable to possess this technology.
The owner of these items can often feel more successful and up to date with the latest trends.
Even the colour options on the computer and phone casings can make a difference on the popularity. Companies that offer a range of colours to choose from tend to perform better in the market place than companies who offer just one standard basic colour. The more individual the product can appear, the more appeal it seems to have for attracting customers.
Read more: http://computersight.com/software/modern-day-gadgets-sell-more-on-appealing-power/#ixzz1EmUmoC5H
Modern Day Gadgets Sell More on Appealing Power | Computersight
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
What Looks Well Sells Well | Bizcovering
It ma seem strange but it is indeed a fact that the appearance of a product determines how well the item will sell.
There might be two items or products that are almost identical in what they can do but if one is presented in a more attractive package, it will always outsell the other.
Read more: http://bizcovering.com/business/what-looks-well-sells-well/#ixzz1EmSM4yfw
What Looks Well Sells Well | Bizcovering
There might be two items or products that are almost identical in what they can do but if one is presented in a more attractive package, it will always outsell the other.
Read more: http://bizcovering.com/business/what-looks-well-sells-well/#ixzz1EmSM4yfw
What Looks Well Sells Well | Bizcovering
Monday, February 21, 2011
Delhi Police Chief Makes Mockery of Public | Socyberty
How does it make sense that chief of Delhi Police deciding of a public court sort of thing every week for one and a half hour? Now looking at the population of Delhi, high corruption level of Delhi Police and dissatisfaction among public towards Police it is as good as offering a peanut to a whale for satisfying her hunger.
Read more: http://socyberty.com/law/delhi-police-chief-makes-mockery-of-public/#ixzz1Eac9JiZ1
Delhi Police Chief Makes Mockery of Public | Socyberty
Read more: http://socyberty.com/law/delhi-police-chief-makes-mockery-of-public/#ixzz1Eac9JiZ1
Delhi Police Chief Makes Mockery of Public | Socyberty
World Cup 2011 First Match: Bangladesh Beaten Badly at Home by India | Sportales
It was the first match of World Cup 2011 played at Dhaka. It was first match of Group B between Bangladesh and India. It might have been a wrong decision of Bangladesh captain to choose bowling even after winning the toss. Probably that toss became the cause of loss for Bangladesh. India opened bat with Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. Sehwag might not be one of the favourites in Bangladesh as he had criticised their batting last year. Tendulkar made another couple of records in this match. First, he has become world’s top player in the list of players who have played most number of one day internationals. Second, he has become the top player in the list of players who have played maximum number of world cups.
Read more: http://sportales.com/cricket/world-cup-2011-first-match-bangladesh-beaten-badly-at-home-by-india/#ixzz1EabLCOAA
World Cup 2011 First Match: Bangladesh Beaten Badly at Home by India | Sportales
Read more: http://sportales.com/cricket/world-cup-2011-first-match-bangladesh-beaten-badly-at-home-by-india/#ixzz1EabLCOAA
World Cup 2011 First Match: Bangladesh Beaten Badly at Home by India | Sportales
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ten Negative Impacts of Social Networking
People hook on to the social networking sites just as a part of the rat race. They don’t identify their basic requirements and needs to join a social networking site and hence do not reap the benefits out of it.
Connecting to unknown persons may invite leakage of lot of your confidential personal life information in wrong hands carrying fake entities on such sites.
Unnecessarily sitting on such sites for playing games, chatting with unknown people, etc., becomes a time wasting activity. An addiction of sitting for long hours on these sites forces an individual to compromise with his real life commitments.
An addiction of social networking sites affects adversely the personal life, professional life and health of an individual.
Your original ideas, information or knowledge posted on such sites may be copied and misused by others without even coming it to your notice.
Releasing
your personal information on such sites may lead to a serious misuse.
Strong ideas posted by you on such sites may lead to a disaster in your personal or professional life.
It keeps you away from your real life
friends, neighbours and relatives living around you.
Many cases have come into light where
somebody known to a person created a fake identity on a social networking site
in that person’s name thereby posting wrong messages for the sake of defamation
of that person.
People
have been grabbed in wrong hands on such sites in the name of earning money
quickly and getting rich but ultimately have lost their hard earned money.
Ten Tips for Making Sex Extra Special | Socyberty
Sex is a natural phenomenon. There is no standard posture, methodology, process or procedure to perform it. It is a unique feature for each individual. Strive for the best though but don’t do it half heartedly or when not in mood.
1. Don’t go for a fixed format every time: There is no standard format or posture for making sex. Repeating the same style every time makes it more mechanical.
2. Don’t haste: Don’t be in a hurry while making sex. Play it cool and be patient. Every moment is precious and in haste you may lose those moments which never come back.
3. Don’t delay: A peak time is always to be perceived and made the best of that. Don’t be too calculative but apply yourself to justify the peak with the best of union.
4. Don’t think too much: Do involve your brain with the heart while making sex with your partner but don’t apply the former too much during the game of reality of life. Actions speak better than thought and words in this case.
Read more: http://socyberty.com/sexuality/ten-tips-for-making-sex-extra-special/#ixzz1DoWseU4I
Ten Tips for Making Sex Extra Special | Socyberty
1. Don’t go for a fixed format every time: There is no standard format or posture for making sex. Repeating the same style every time makes it more mechanical.
2. Don’t haste: Don’t be in a hurry while making sex. Play it cool and be patient. Every moment is precious and in haste you may lose those moments which never come back.
3. Don’t delay: A peak time is always to be perceived and made the best of that. Don’t be too calculative but apply yourself to justify the peak with the best of union.
4. Don’t think too much: Do involve your brain with the heart while making sex with your partner but don’t apply the former too much during the game of reality of life. Actions speak better than thought and words in this case.
Read more: http://socyberty.com/sexuality/ten-tips-for-making-sex-extra-special/#ixzz1DoWseU4I
Ten Tips for Making Sex Extra Special | Socyberty
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Vedanthangal - a Paradise near Chennai
Vedanthangal is a locality out of chennai and is towards south of chennai. birds are lured by the waters and the plantation around. The temperature at that time suits the birds and hence they reach the place.
Vedanthangal, a few kilometers (around 30 Kms) from Chennai is a spectacular water bird sanctuary that is being taken care of the local people for several years. This bird sanctuary has a special place in history of Ornithology, because birds not only visit this place or migrate for a while, but there are some very rare birds that live here.
Most Ornithologists have shown interest in this place and visit the areas almost every year during the November- December season. With the Marghazhi Masam or one of the coolest of Tamil months in the Tamil calendar, the place is filled with different kinds of birds from all over the world. Water birds like herons, cormorants, darters, ergets, open billed storks etc. are a common sight until mid of March.
These visitors to the country come right after the monsoon here and rest until their biological clock takes them back to their homes. Some birds like the grey pelicans are a rare sight and these are found quite in number at Vedanthangal. Despite its national importance, Vedanthangal is mostly neglected by the Government, localites prefer to invest their time and efforts to keep the place clean and host the guest birds every year. Environmental pollution is another deadly curse on places like these because some of the birds like grey pelican do not make it to vedanthangal every year.
Pollution of the city adds to the misery of this beautiful place. It is also important to mention that Adyar Estuary towards Marina Beach was also once a bird sanctuary and now a dirty spot where you wouldn’t even find a few black ducks. The Government has taken notice of this after a long time and now seems to have taken steps to clean the Adyar river that flows down the Adyar Bridge. Vedanthangal – You must make it sometime between November December.
Vedanthangal, a few kilometers (around 30 Kms) from Chennai is a spectacular water bird sanctuary that is being taken care of the local people for several years. This bird sanctuary has a special place in history of Ornithology, because birds not only visit this place or migrate for a while, but there are some very rare birds that live here.
Most Ornithologists have shown interest in this place and visit the areas almost every year during the November- December season. With the Marghazhi Masam or one of the coolest of Tamil months in the Tamil calendar, the place is filled with different kinds of birds from all over the world. Water birds like herons, cormorants, darters, ergets, open billed storks etc. are a common sight until mid of March.
These visitors to the country come right after the monsoon here and rest until their biological clock takes them back to their homes. Some birds like the grey pelicans are a rare sight and these are found quite in number at Vedanthangal. Despite its national importance, Vedanthangal is mostly neglected by the Government, localites prefer to invest their time and efforts to keep the place clean and host the guest birds every year. Environmental pollution is another deadly curse on places like these because some of the birds like grey pelican do not make it to vedanthangal every year.
Pollution of the city adds to the misery of this beautiful place. It is also important to mention that Adyar Estuary towards Marina Beach was also once a bird sanctuary and now a dirty spot where you wouldn’t even find a few black ducks. The Government has taken notice of this after a long time and now seems to have taken steps to clean the Adyar river that flows down the Adyar Bridge. Vedanthangal – You must make it sometime between November December.
Dakshinachitra-whole South India at one place
Recently, I had been to Chennai one of the most beautiful cities of India on a project and had stayed there for a month or so. During the weekends, I wanted go out and visit places of interest and see how this city was known to be the center of culture and tradition. I was aware of temples and all the other usual places that one would visit, but that was not just what I had been looking for.
I wanted to see something really exquisite that would highlight the real Chennai and the real love for Chennai. Many of my friends’ always had a special place in their heart for Chennai. So I went along the ECR, a wonderful road and just after the Toll Gate I saw a place called Dakshinachitra. The name itself had something very special. And felt may be this place reflects the entire South of India and its culture. Yeh baat hui na.
I asked my driver to stop by and we went in. Took the tickets and was really enamored by the simplicity but extremely exquisite display of Structural Engineering of south Indian homes. It seems this place had taken a long time to open and had put in several efforts to literally transport old houses from the various areas of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra and Kerala. I was amazed that the houses not only had beautiful old structures and pieces of excellent carvings and art, they also had the old vessels, their furniture displayed.
The entire house really looked as if some people really lived there. It also showed through paintings how the people of these places would dress. It was so live and amazing. Added to this, Dakshinachitra also exhibited various art forms in its theater and just near the theater, a place under the shade of a tree had small artisans making exquisite things that were really good and in fact I bought some to take back to Delhi.
Basically, belonging to Delhi, I had the opportunity to see the Structural Architecture of the entire South India (Just as the Name of the place tells us) along the east coastal regions of Tamilnadu. You must see – the whole place has an ambience of art and culture and one will be sure to be drowned in it for the next couple of hours.
I wanted to see something really exquisite that would highlight the real Chennai and the real love for Chennai. Many of my friends’ always had a special place in their heart for Chennai. So I went along the ECR, a wonderful road and just after the Toll Gate I saw a place called Dakshinachitra. The name itself had something very special. And felt may be this place reflects the entire South of India and its culture. Yeh baat hui na.
I asked my driver to stop by and we went in. Took the tickets and was really enamored by the simplicity but extremely exquisite display of Structural Engineering of south Indian homes. It seems this place had taken a long time to open and had put in several efforts to literally transport old houses from the various areas of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra and Kerala. I was amazed that the houses not only had beautiful old structures and pieces of excellent carvings and art, they also had the old vessels, their furniture displayed.
The entire house really looked as if some people really lived there. It also showed through paintings how the people of these places would dress. It was so live and amazing. Added to this, Dakshinachitra also exhibited various art forms in its theater and just near the theater, a place under the shade of a tree had small artisans making exquisite things that were really good and in fact I bought some to take back to Delhi.
Basically, belonging to Delhi, I had the opportunity to see the Structural Architecture of the entire South India (Just as the Name of the place tells us) along the east coastal regions of Tamilnadu. You must see – the whole place has an ambience of art and culture and one will be sure to be drowned in it for the next couple of hours.
The Picturesque ECR, Chennai
Once again on the ECR, when I was in Chennai few months back, on a weekend I visited the world famous Mahabalipuram. This place is widely known as temple caves and is very famous in the South. In fact, most tourists who come to Tamilnadu do make a visit to this place despite the crowd and heat of the summers.
Foreigners throng this place to see the cave temples carved in one whole stone. Despite, being a tourist spot, it has historical relevance and lot of sculptural relevance. Historically, the Mahabalipuram or well known as Mamallapuam was the most famous seaport of the Pallava Kings. The granite blocks date back to sometime in the 7th century BC.
Out of the five cave temples, four of them have been carved out of one rock and it is said that the five Pandavas with their wife Draupadi lived there and the structures represent their rathas or the chariots. It is also said that these structures were carved similar to the five wooden chariots of the Pandavas and their wife Draupadi.
The most beautiful of the lot is the Shore Temple built very close to the sea is an extremely beautiful piece of art, which was basically built with granite blocks. It is said that this temple was once under waters and that it is considered as one of the earliest examples of South Indian Architecture.
These are basically the most important part of Mahabalipuram one should not be missing along the ECR, Chennai Route. Besides, these beautiful structures, one finds several shops that carve wonderful pieces of art being carved alongside the roads leading to the temples and the rathas. Lots of these shops also sell handicraft materials made of shells and they are really tempting. Especially, the colourful shell curtains and the decorative vases.
Foreigners throng this place to see the cave temples carved in one whole stone. Despite, being a tourist spot, it has historical relevance and lot of sculptural relevance. Historically, the Mahabalipuram or well known as Mamallapuam was the most famous seaport of the Pallava Kings. The granite blocks date back to sometime in the 7th century BC.
Out of the five cave temples, four of them have been carved out of one rock and it is said that the five Pandavas with their wife Draupadi lived there and the structures represent their rathas or the chariots. It is also said that these structures were carved similar to the five wooden chariots of the Pandavas and their wife Draupadi.
The most beautiful of the lot is the Shore Temple built very close to the sea is an extremely beautiful piece of art, which was basically built with granite blocks. It is said that this temple was once under waters and that it is considered as one of the earliest examples of South Indian Architecture.
These are basically the most important part of Mahabalipuram one should not be missing along the ECR, Chennai Route. Besides, these beautiful structures, one finds several shops that carve wonderful pieces of art being carved alongside the roads leading to the temples and the rathas. Lots of these shops also sell handicraft materials made of shells and they are really tempting. Especially, the colourful shell curtains and the decorative vases.
Travelogue: Den Haag - Netherlands - The Hague
’’den haag’’ in dutch or ’’the hague’’ in english is the official capital of netherlands in english or nederland in dutch, but the working capital is amsterdam. den haag is the traditional completely dutch city that gets time to sleep in the nights. Amsterdam on the other hand never sleeps, more active in the nights.
I was in den haag for 15 days on a business tour. dec.1 2005 to dec.15 2005. went by air france from delhi to france and then by klm from france to ’’schiphol’’ - amsterdam international airport.
Schiphol to den haag by train - took just about half an hour. beautiful scenic view on the way- farms, cattles, european colonies, big buildings carrying big industrial/business names of international fame.
The train stop is just below the airport, take your luggage in trolley by lift and drop trolley when you catch train. frequency is every 15-20 minutes you get a train to den haag. good cosy fast trains. don’t forget to get your money converted to euros as no other currency is accepted here. only at airports you can pay in dollars as well as in euros. 100 dollars will fetch you around 79-81 euros depending on the current price of euro and the conversion rate charged by the bank. different banks will have different rates. train fare from schiphol airport to centraal station in den haag is about 8.5 euros (a return ticket will be around 17 euros). if you take from automatic machines you pay less but if you buy from the counter you pay 1 euro extra.
Reached centraal station (or central station) around noon, took a big taxi (cheverlet) to reach to my hotel (taxi fare around 22-25 euros). my hotel was in the centre of den haag near museon (on the right) and world trade centre (on the left). a beautiful 10 storey hotel - one day charges 120 euros including a fantastic breakfast.
Transport facilities - trams and buses for within den haag, trains for other cities. i liked trams over buses as they were more economical and convenient. you can take a weekly ticket, weekend ticket, day ticket. i used to take 15 strips for 6.5 euros. everything is in zones as far as trams are concerned. whole of the hague is divided in zones. so if you cross two zones, you will have to punch 3 tickets of that 15 tickets strip. or you can buy the ticket in the tram itself from the driver but that will be slightly costlier.
People take early lunch here (1-1.30) and early dinner (6-7.30 or max 8). people are fond of going to chinese, thai, malyasian restaurants. people are good, friendly, warm and decent. i was well greeted at my hotel - was asked if i prefer a smoking or non-smoking room. room having wireless internet facility which i used everyday. breakfast was excellent. everybody uses city map here. you carry map with you all the time and ask for direction from anybody. they stop and try to tell the best possible direction.
In december all trees (too tall) are naked. no flowers, no leaves, no tulips. (tulips and momentos are famous here besides international fame ’’Holland Casino’’ in Rotterdam, and night life in Amsterdam). Amsterdam is just as free as conservative den haag is.
I could find very good discipline on roads. population is less, so due to less traffic so many roads are single lane or max 3 lane and still no traffic jams. people respect government and there rules, and government respects people. since all vehicles run in high speed and in their lanes, there were no accidents in 15 days except one minor accident where a car driver smashed another. people don’t mix driving with drinking here. girls smoke and drink openly. seperate lanes are there for cycles as cycling is an old tradition in ducth and you will find lot of kids, young and old riding on cycle.
Amsterdam has pole dance, exotic shows, sex museum, live sex shows, legal red light area where no cameras are allowed and if by mistake you take one, its film will be exposed. netherland is below sea level. tulips come during apr till sep in the year. rest of the time it is very cold.
You find lot of windmills below and huge farms when you are landing at amsterdam airport - schiphol. moroccans is a big problem here in europe, this community is settled since last 3 -4 generations. boys of current generation do not go to schools whrereas girls study. so there is a mismatch in the community. boys develop into roiters, thieves and non-social elements. you will not find any dust in the country. last week of dec and first two weeks of jan welcomes snowfall here.
Two bad incidents - on the very first day while in the market i bought a distilled water bottle (cost was bar coded), seller was an indian- the cost of the bottle was 72 cents and he charged one euro by saying that outside its cost is 2 euros. he gave no bill. rest everywhere whatever you buy you get bill.
A huge black (african) beggar around 6’’ plus all of a sudden came by my side in amsterdam and demanded 1 euro in a very scary voice.
Don’t forget to take cap, gloves, and extra caring clothes if you happen to go during nov-dec-jan-feb in den haag. you will have problems of food if you r pure vegetarian but still you can do with various breads and cheeses, fruits, juices etc. but if you are non-vegetarian you will get very good and tasty food. (a dinner will cost you around 15-20 euros including a glass of wine or beer). if you greet strangers you receive greetings in return. people are helpful. take care of your pockets if you want to go to red light area in amsterdam as it is over-crowded at peak hours. in holland casino entry is not very easy. you must have some local person with you and your identity proof and ofcourse money!!
Average expenditure per day Euro 120 for hotel room with breakfast
lunch - 15 euros
dinner - 15 euros
If you have a heavy breakfast in the morning (or late morning) you can skip lunch and have an early dinner.
I was in den haag for 15 days on a business tour. dec.1 2005 to dec.15 2005. went by air france from delhi to france and then by klm from france to ’’schiphol’’ - amsterdam international airport.
Schiphol to den haag by train - took just about half an hour. beautiful scenic view on the way- farms, cattles, european colonies, big buildings carrying big industrial/business names of international fame.
The train stop is just below the airport, take your luggage in trolley by lift and drop trolley when you catch train. frequency is every 15-20 minutes you get a train to den haag. good cosy fast trains. don’t forget to get your money converted to euros as no other currency is accepted here. only at airports you can pay in dollars as well as in euros. 100 dollars will fetch you around 79-81 euros depending on the current price of euro and the conversion rate charged by the bank. different banks will have different rates. train fare from schiphol airport to centraal station in den haag is about 8.5 euros (a return ticket will be around 17 euros). if you take from automatic machines you pay less but if you buy from the counter you pay 1 euro extra.
Reached centraal station (or central station) around noon, took a big taxi (cheverlet) to reach to my hotel (taxi fare around 22-25 euros). my hotel was in the centre of den haag near museon (on the right) and world trade centre (on the left). a beautiful 10 storey hotel - one day charges 120 euros including a fantastic breakfast.
Transport facilities - trams and buses for within den haag, trains for other cities. i liked trams over buses as they were more economical and convenient. you can take a weekly ticket, weekend ticket, day ticket. i used to take 15 strips for 6.5 euros. everything is in zones as far as trams are concerned. whole of the hague is divided in zones. so if you cross two zones, you will have to punch 3 tickets of that 15 tickets strip. or you can buy the ticket in the tram itself from the driver but that will be slightly costlier.
People take early lunch here (1-1.30) and early dinner (6-7.30 or max 8). people are fond of going to chinese, thai, malyasian restaurants. people are good, friendly, warm and decent. i was well greeted at my hotel - was asked if i prefer a smoking or non-smoking room. room having wireless internet facility which i used everyday. breakfast was excellent. everybody uses city map here. you carry map with you all the time and ask for direction from anybody. they stop and try to tell the best possible direction.
In december all trees (too tall) are naked. no flowers, no leaves, no tulips. (tulips and momentos are famous here besides international fame ’’Holland Casino’’ in Rotterdam, and night life in Amsterdam). Amsterdam is just as free as conservative den haag is.
I could find very good discipline on roads. population is less, so due to less traffic so many roads are single lane or max 3 lane and still no traffic jams. people respect government and there rules, and government respects people. since all vehicles run in high speed and in their lanes, there were no accidents in 15 days except one minor accident where a car driver smashed another. people don’t mix driving with drinking here. girls smoke and drink openly. seperate lanes are there for cycles as cycling is an old tradition in ducth and you will find lot of kids, young and old riding on cycle.
Amsterdam has pole dance, exotic shows, sex museum, live sex shows, legal red light area where no cameras are allowed and if by mistake you take one, its film will be exposed. netherland is below sea level. tulips come during apr till sep in the year. rest of the time it is very cold.
You find lot of windmills below and huge farms when you are landing at amsterdam airport - schiphol. moroccans is a big problem here in europe, this community is settled since last 3 -4 generations. boys of current generation do not go to schools whrereas girls study. so there is a mismatch in the community. boys develop into roiters, thieves and non-social elements. you will not find any dust in the country. last week of dec and first two weeks of jan welcomes snowfall here.
Two bad incidents - on the very first day while in the market i bought a distilled water bottle (cost was bar coded), seller was an indian- the cost of the bottle was 72 cents and he charged one euro by saying that outside its cost is 2 euros. he gave no bill. rest everywhere whatever you buy you get bill.
A huge black (african) beggar around 6’’ plus all of a sudden came by my side in amsterdam and demanded 1 euro in a very scary voice.
Don’t forget to take cap, gloves, and extra caring clothes if you happen to go during nov-dec-jan-feb in den haag. you will have problems of food if you r pure vegetarian but still you can do with various breads and cheeses, fruits, juices etc. but if you are non-vegetarian you will get very good and tasty food. (a dinner will cost you around 15-20 euros including a glass of wine or beer). if you greet strangers you receive greetings in return. people are helpful. take care of your pockets if you want to go to red light area in amsterdam as it is over-crowded at peak hours. in holland casino entry is not very easy. you must have some local person with you and your identity proof and ofcourse money!!
Average expenditure per day Euro 120 for hotel room with breakfast
lunch - 15 euros
dinner - 15 euros
If you have a heavy breakfast in the morning (or late morning) you can skip lunch and have an early dinner.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Step by Step Instructions to Use Facebook on iPhone and Android | Webupon
Facebook is the most widely used social networking site all around the globe. In fact in terms of number of registered users other social networking sites are far behind facebook. So far so is the impact of facebook on an individual’s personal life that facebook and social networking have become synonyms. Instead of asking someone if he or she is using any social networking site; one asks as if he or she is facebooking.
Now with the help of your iPhone or Android phone you can upload photographs, read and reply to your messages, read and update feeds, and above all can check your Farmville crops in real time through facebook application loaded on your handset. Though the basic application is same but different smartphones talk to facebook in different manner thereby requiring a different procedure to be followed.
Read more: http://webupon.com/social-networks/step-by-step-instructions-to-use-facebook-on-iphone-and-android/#ixzz1De6jNVJD
Step by Step Instructions to Use Facebook on iPhone and Android | Webupon
Now with the help of your iPhone or Android phone you can upload photographs, read and reply to your messages, read and update feeds, and above all can check your Farmville crops in real time through facebook application loaded on your handset. Though the basic application is same but different smartphones talk to facebook in different manner thereby requiring a different procedure to be followed.
Read more: http://webupon.com/social-networks/step-by-step-instructions-to-use-facebook-on-iphone-and-android/#ixzz1De6jNVJD
Step by Step Instructions to Use Facebook on iPhone and Android | Webupon
~~Mi Mou in Thai means I am Drunk~~
When Traveled: I landed at Bangkok in April 2006 and stayed there for 4 and half months. It was raining when I reached there, it was raining while I stayed there and it was raining when I left Bangkok in August end. Rainy season is very long here, starting from April till November.
98% of the Thailand population is Buddhist. Many Thai families are mixed, like Chinese and Thai couple, or Indian and Thai couple. Many localities in Bangkok are densely populated by Indians mostly Tamilians and Sikhs (especially white turban Sikhs – Namdharis). Although Muslims are in minority, but some areas in Thailand are overly populated with Muslims.
People in general are hard working and fun loving. They live western style having good weekends. On weekends they will have a good get-together, boozing and music, else the working boys and girls who stay alone in Bangkok will go to their native places (they call it upcountry) to meet their parents.
One unique thing is that every workplace, small or big, and every house will have a good number of Buddha’s statues and pictures (except non-Buddhists) but every house and workplace will be having the King’s and Queen’s pictures.
This year is being celebrated as 60th year of the present King in rule. He was studying in UK when at a very young age he had to return to take charge of the Kingdom. Recently the King had an operation for his backbone problem and everyone in the country was worried about his well being. To show their respect for the King, on every Monday all Thais will be wearing a yellow T-Shirt with king’s logo on it. Yellow is the color denoting gratitude towards the King and blue is the color for the Queen. The Queen is equally graceful and beautiful lady. She had her right eye operated recently for some problem in cornea. In last week of April there were general elections and none of the party having won the majority, the then Prime minister Thaksin was told to be the working Prime Minister till the elections are held again in October 2006 (on 23rd) but last week the Army Chief who is very close to the King took over the charge of the country by dissolving the whole cabinet from power including Thaksin. Although people respect Thaksin for being visionary and progressive as he is the key person behind the modernization of Thailand by providing highly structured Malls, Roads, Flyovers, and other infrastructure. But still people are more dedicated to the King and can do anything for their King and the Queen.
Gods places: You will find ample number of Buddha Temples, around quarter dozen of Gurudwaras, and quite a number of Mosques in and around Bangkok. The Buddha statue at home, office, workplace, temple is offered cold drinks (mostly fanta, coke), water, flowers. At many occasions people offer fish to Buddha which ultimately is consumed by the Monks. In first week of August they had a celebration for worshipping Chinese goddess where they offer meats, fish and liquor. Langars are a good point of attraction on weekends in Gurudwaras here.
Death: Death is taken as a normal and natural process of life in Thailand. I happened to attend one such occasion. No excessive mourning and crying happens on a death of any age. The dead body is kept in a temple for 3, 5 or 7 days depending on the status and capability of the family. For all these days prayers, music food and drinks will be happening.
Thinglish: Thai English is superb. There is no tense, verb, adverb, adjective. Most of the people don’t know English, and those who know, speak fantastic. Some examples:
No Have: it is not available, I don’t have
Every Happy: all are happy, or everyone is happy
Many cars: lot of cars on the road
Many traffic: lot of traffic on the road
Listen: you speak, I want to listen to what you speak
India many brains: in India, people are genius
Many money: big salary
Are you hot: are you feeling hot, do you want A/C or more air
Come, I want you: come I want to meet you, talk to you, and want to discuss something with you
Thai: I learnt some words, listing below a few that I still remember.
Ontrong = go straight
Leosai = go left
Leokwa = go right
Swasdikhrab = hello, good morning, namaste, hi
Mi Mou = I am drunk
Michai = no
Chai = yes
Tuk tuk = auto rickshaw
Counting 0 to 9: soon, nung, song, sam, cee, ha, hok, chet, peit, kaw
Cabs, Roads, Flyovers and Traffic: No small cars in Thailand – mostly Toyota cabs, Toyota and Honda cars and Isuzu pick ups. But you will find all other imported models of big cars in Bangkok. Roads are really butter coated and at no place I found a broken road. Very less accidents happen here (I remember only 3-4 accidents) as the traffic is much disciplined although there happen to be traffic jams. On a red light you will find the gap of 6-8 feet. A driver uses horn on an average once a month. The accidents happen mostly because of motorcycle-taxis who drive a little rash and zig-zag. The lane discipline is extremely admirable. In the night time most of the cab-drivers will start showing you the massage pamphlets and will ask if you want – massage, sexy girl, sex show, good lady, boom boom…
Beaches and Up-country: Thailand beaches are world famous, and equally famous are its golf courses. One of the reason for world class golf courses is that Tiger Woods has a relation with Thailand (one of his parents belong to Thailand, I heard). I visited a private beach which was adjacent to Police Headquarters of Thailand. It was marvelous, barren and beautiful. Mostly foreigners visit beaches to swim, massage, booze off, leisure and enjoyment. Bangkok is comparatively populated as compared to the outskirts since it offers lot of career and study opportunities.
Swarnabhoomi: It is the new international airport in Bangkok. Domestic flights have started, and international flights would be starting shortly, may be by next year.
Metros: There are two metros, one underground that is run by the government and the other is sky train that is run by a private agency.
The Ladyboy: An eunuch is known here as ladyboy. She will be so beautiful as long as you don’t listen to her voice. But they get equal respect and status.
The girl and the boy: The girls will have following status – single mother, single, married, divorced, live-in. and similar will be for boys. They prefer to live-in with each other for 2-3 years before going for marriage. Boys are outnumbered by girls in numbers as well as in smartness.
The Indian restaurants in Bangkok: The places like Sukhumvit has a number of Indian restaurants like Namuskar, Komala’s (South Indian), Ganesha (South Indian), Hot Curry, Red Chilly etc. At Silom also we found a couple of good Indian restaurants with live music in the evening.
Hot News: Fried Snakes, roasted sea shells being sold on the roadsides and frogs, toads sold in the vegetable markets.
RCA is the place where you will find world class pubs and discotheques.
Silom night bazaar is a market that starts at midnight and is open till the morning.
We lost 2 laptops in Bangkok (one snatched on road, one stolen from hotel)
98% of the Thailand population is Buddhist. Many Thai families are mixed, like Chinese and Thai couple, or Indian and Thai couple. Many localities in Bangkok are densely populated by Indians mostly Tamilians and Sikhs (especially white turban Sikhs – Namdharis). Although Muslims are in minority, but some areas in Thailand are overly populated with Muslims.
People in general are hard working and fun loving. They live western style having good weekends. On weekends they will have a good get-together, boozing and music, else the working boys and girls who stay alone in Bangkok will go to their native places (they call it upcountry) to meet their parents.
One unique thing is that every workplace, small or big, and every house will have a good number of Buddha’s statues and pictures (except non-Buddhists) but every house and workplace will be having the King’s and Queen’s pictures.
This year is being celebrated as 60th year of the present King in rule. He was studying in UK when at a very young age he had to return to take charge of the Kingdom. Recently the King had an operation for his backbone problem and everyone in the country was worried about his well being. To show their respect for the King, on every Monday all Thais will be wearing a yellow T-Shirt with king’s logo on it. Yellow is the color denoting gratitude towards the King and blue is the color for the Queen. The Queen is equally graceful and beautiful lady. She had her right eye operated recently for some problem in cornea. In last week of April there were general elections and none of the party having won the majority, the then Prime minister Thaksin was told to be the working Prime Minister till the elections are held again in October 2006 (on 23rd) but last week the Army Chief who is very close to the King took over the charge of the country by dissolving the whole cabinet from power including Thaksin. Although people respect Thaksin for being visionary and progressive as he is the key person behind the modernization of Thailand by providing highly structured Malls, Roads, Flyovers, and other infrastructure. But still people are more dedicated to the King and can do anything for their King and the Queen.
Gods places: You will find ample number of Buddha Temples, around quarter dozen of Gurudwaras, and quite a number of Mosques in and around Bangkok. The Buddha statue at home, office, workplace, temple is offered cold drinks (mostly fanta, coke), water, flowers. At many occasions people offer fish to Buddha which ultimately is consumed by the Monks. In first week of August they had a celebration for worshipping Chinese goddess where they offer meats, fish and liquor. Langars are a good point of attraction on weekends in Gurudwaras here.
Death: Death is taken as a normal and natural process of life in Thailand. I happened to attend one such occasion. No excessive mourning and crying happens on a death of any age. The dead body is kept in a temple for 3, 5 or 7 days depending on the status and capability of the family. For all these days prayers, music food and drinks will be happening.
Thinglish: Thai English is superb. There is no tense, verb, adverb, adjective. Most of the people don’t know English, and those who know, speak fantastic. Some examples:
No Have: it is not available, I don’t have
Every Happy: all are happy, or everyone is happy
Many cars: lot of cars on the road
Many traffic: lot of traffic on the road
Listen: you speak, I want to listen to what you speak
India many brains: in India, people are genius
Many money: big salary
Are you hot: are you feeling hot, do you want A/C or more air
Come, I want you: come I want to meet you, talk to you, and want to discuss something with you
Thai: I learnt some words, listing below a few that I still remember.
Ontrong = go straight
Leosai = go left
Leokwa = go right
Swasdikhrab = hello, good morning, namaste, hi
Mi Mou = I am drunk
Michai = no
Chai = yes
Tuk tuk = auto rickshaw
Counting 0 to 9: soon, nung, song, sam, cee, ha, hok, chet, peit, kaw
Cabs, Roads, Flyovers and Traffic: No small cars in Thailand – mostly Toyota cabs, Toyota and Honda cars and Isuzu pick ups. But you will find all other imported models of big cars in Bangkok. Roads are really butter coated and at no place I found a broken road. Very less accidents happen here (I remember only 3-4 accidents) as the traffic is much disciplined although there happen to be traffic jams. On a red light you will find the gap of 6-8 feet. A driver uses horn on an average once a month. The accidents happen mostly because of motorcycle-taxis who drive a little rash and zig-zag. The lane discipline is extremely admirable. In the night time most of the cab-drivers will start showing you the massage pamphlets and will ask if you want – massage, sexy girl, sex show, good lady, boom boom…
Beaches and Up-country: Thailand beaches are world famous, and equally famous are its golf courses. One of the reason for world class golf courses is that Tiger Woods has a relation with Thailand (one of his parents belong to Thailand, I heard). I visited a private beach which was adjacent to Police Headquarters of Thailand. It was marvelous, barren and beautiful. Mostly foreigners visit beaches to swim, massage, booze off, leisure and enjoyment. Bangkok is comparatively populated as compared to the outskirts since it offers lot of career and study opportunities.
Swarnabhoomi: It is the new international airport in Bangkok. Domestic flights have started, and international flights would be starting shortly, may be by next year.
Metros: There are two metros, one underground that is run by the government and the other is sky train that is run by a private agency.
The Ladyboy: An eunuch is known here as ladyboy. She will be so beautiful as long as you don’t listen to her voice. But they get equal respect and status.
The girl and the boy: The girls will have following status – single mother, single, married, divorced, live-in. and similar will be for boys. They prefer to live-in with each other for 2-3 years before going for marriage. Boys are outnumbered by girls in numbers as well as in smartness.
The Indian restaurants in Bangkok: The places like Sukhumvit has a number of Indian restaurants like Namuskar, Komala’s (South Indian), Ganesha (South Indian), Hot Curry, Red Chilly etc. At Silom also we found a couple of good Indian restaurants with live music in the evening.
Hot News: Fried Snakes, roasted sea shells being sold on the roadsides and frogs, toads sold in the vegetable markets.
RCA is the place where you will find world class pubs and discotheques.
Silom night bazaar is a market that starts at midnight and is open till the morning.
We lost 2 laptops in Bangkok (one snatched on road, one stolen from hotel)
Travelogue: Netherlands: Holland
When: I traveled to Netherlands in December 2005 for 15 days.
General: Den Haag is the official capital of Netherlands. Netherlands and Holland are same. Den Haag is also known as The Hague. Amsterdam is the working capital of Netherlands. The Queen’s residence is in Den Haag. Den Haag and Amsterdam are very opposite to each other in culture. Den Haag is quite conservative carrying the old traditional values of Netherlands, while Amsterdam is a very famous tourist place for most of the advanced countries. Amsterdam is very crowded, not too safe in respect of pick pocketing etc. But at both places life is active day and night. Den Haag has the world’s largest casino in Rotterdam – “The Holland Casino”, Queen’s Palace, and a superb beach (all near to each other). You don’t require separate visa for any other European countries to travel as a visitor if you have the visa for any one of these countries. Medical insurance is a must to get the visa. Population wise Netherlands is not too overly populated except Amsterdam since there are lot of tourists at all times in Amsterdam. It was 0-5 degrees during the period I stayed there. The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court are situated in The Hague. Moroccans are a big threat to the peaceful life of Netherlands.
Amsterdam Airport: This airport sleeps during 1am to 4am and nothing officially happens here except the early morning travelers get in and sit to wait for the counters to open up for check-in etc. check-in facility is available through automated machines where you login with your ticket and passport details and get your seat number. I delayed my departure by one day and hence I had to pay around 80 Euros as penalty for changing my departure date. I was over with my Euros and hence paid in Dollars without any hassles.
Trams: Trams is the local source of transportation in Netherlands. The trams running in Den Haag will not be crossing Den Haag and trams running in Amsterdam will be specific to Amsterdam only. For 6 and half euros you get 15 tickets in one strip, (n+1) tickets are required to be punched to cross n zones. Like if you are crossing 4 zones you have to punch the 5th ticket in the strip. Nobody is there to check if you are traveling free without punching your strips or buying the specific ticket from your tram driver. If you are not carrying a strip, you can buy your ticket for that specific journey from your tram driver. No extra person is there to sell tickets, the driver of the tram does it very efficiently, and this is because most of the people are already carrying monthly pass, weekly pass, weekend pass or the strips. Hardly 10-15% of the travelers will be requiring buying ticket from the driver. The strips and passes are easily available at most of the hotels, trams, specific ample number of outlets.
Fast Trains: Fast trains connect different cities of Netherlands and Netherlands with Germany, London, France, Belgium some other European countries. A comfortable night journey will enable you to reach any of these locations. From Den Haag to Amsterdam it is half an hour journey. For most of these other countries destinations trains start from Amsterdam. So if you are in Den Haag, you will have to travel to Amsterdam first. Every half an hour you get train from Den Haag to Amsterdam and vice versa. The tickets are available at the station through automatic machines, you check the chart, drop in the money and specify the ticket amount you want for. For outsiders who feel insecure to drop in the money in the automatic machines or fear for lack of understanding of technology, there are manual counters where you get your ticket but then you have to spare 1 Euro extra for availing manual service. The trains are having 2 floors, you can choose wherever you feel comfortable. There are two classes in the train, 1st class and 2nd class. Rates for 1st class are almost double. Even the 2nd class is a luxurious one. All compartments are connected to each other through glass doors. There is a checking in the trains occasionally. Tickets are quite reasonably priced. Den Haag to Amsterdam it is around 7 Euros and for London you will have to spend around 18 Euros. People: People (especially in Den Haag) are friendly in nature (unlike Germans), they will love to help you in case you loose direction or want to know anything about Netherlands. They are helpful up to the extent that they will explain you again if you have not understood a route etc.
Traffic sense: Being less populated, very less roads are having 3 lanes, most of them have 1 lane or 2 lanes and still there are no traffic jams, no lack of discipline, and highly fluent traffic flow. No body breaks traffic signals, pedestrians use only zebra crossings to cross the roads.
Living Style: People are serious in earning money and enjoying life. They spend money very sensibly. Usually they would love to go to hotel for dinner on weekends, but locales having a good standard of living do not spend money in casinos or overbuying. They buy only those items and that quantity only that is essential. Most of the people of any age are health conscious, and that they take care while eating, drinking, smoking etc. Cycling in this country is famous in the whole world. This is one the countries where they have separate lane for cyclists, since many young and old people prefer cycling to keep them fit. Temperature being low in this country, you will find people jogging, running, exercising on the roadsides. The day starts quite early with people taking lunch at 1pm and dinner around 7pm. After 9pm most of the eating outlets will be closed. Usually people will take a glass of wine or beer along with the dinner. A Beer Can will cost 1.25 Euros, a wine 1.50 Euros and water bottle 0.66 Euros.
Cleanliness: The country, airport, trams, trains, buses, people, houses and hotels are clean up to the extent that we can not think of in our country.
Amsterdam night life: Amsterdam is very famous for its night life and most of the tourists come to this country for two reasons mainly – to enjoy night life and to play Casino. Prostitution is a profession and is legally allowed here and the prostitutes are tax payers here. The pole dance, the night shows, the read light areas are very famous here. There is an official night trip for tourists. The red light hanging on a window is a sign of house of a prostitute.
Internet: For 17 Euros per day (specifically if I take it for one day, it will be for 26 hours 12 noon to next day 2 pm), I got high speed internet in my hotel room.
Coffee Shop: Don’t mistake it with a normal coffee shop, rather these are the places where you officially get drugs up to a limited quantity if you are 18 or above. You can sit here and consume the drugs.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Difference Between GDP and GNP | Bizcovering
In previous two articles we have well understood what is Gross Domestic Product or GDP? We also understood the difference between Current Dollar GDP and Constant Dollar GDP. Now let us understand the difference between GDP or Gross Domestic Product and GNP or Gross National Product.
One important point to note is that Gross Domestic Product, GDP is entirely different from Gross National Product, GNP. GDP takes into account only goods and services manufactured or produced within a country irrespective of the individual producer’s nationality. For example any African living in the United States contributing towards some product manufacturing will be contributed in GDP.
Difference Between GDP and GNP | Bizcovering
One important point to note is that Gross Domestic Product, GDP is entirely different from Gross National Product, GNP. GDP takes into account only goods and services manufactured or produced within a country irrespective of the individual producer’s nationality. For example any African living in the United States contributing towards some product manufacturing will be contributed in GDP.
Difference Between GDP and GNP | Bizcovering
Current Dollar GDP Versus Constant Dollar GDP | Bizcovering
To understand the difference between the two terms – Current Dollar GDP and Constant Dollar GDP; we first need to be clear about what exactly is GDP that I have tried to explain in my previous article.
GDP report or Gross Domestic Product is released in two forms for any country. One is termed as Current Dollar GDP and the second as Constant Dollar GDP. Both of them have their own significance as far as their importance is concerned. Growth in GDP has a significant impact on any country’s business relations with other countries. It also tells about the fiscal health of a country. The base of any GDP report for a country is U.S. dollar.
Current Dollar GDP Versus Constant Dollar GDP | Bizcovering
GDP report or Gross Domestic Product is released in two forms for any country. One is termed as Current Dollar GDP and the second as Constant Dollar GDP. Both of them have their own significance as far as their importance is concerned. Growth in GDP has a significant impact on any country’s business relations with other countries. It also tells about the fiscal health of a country. The base of any GDP report for a country is U.S. dollar.
Current Dollar GDP Versus Constant Dollar GDP | Bizcovering
What is Gross Domestic Product or GDP | Bizcovering
GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. Apparently GDP or Gross Domestic Product is a figure that tells about the growth of a country taking into consideration various number of factors. Growth in GDP is the most crucial component.
Actually GDP for any country can be summed up as the total market value of all final goods and services manufactured or produced within that country in a particular year. This value or figure is equal to total volume of consumers, investments and government spending. Value of total exports of that country is added into this figure whereas value of total imports in that country is subtracted from that figure.
What is Gross Domestic Product or GDP | Bizcovering
Actually GDP for any country can be summed up as the total market value of all final goods and services manufactured or produced within that country in a particular year. This value or figure is equal to total volume of consumers, investments and government spending. Value of total exports of that country is added into this figure whereas value of total imports in that country is subtracted from that figure.
What is Gross Domestic Product or GDP | Bizcovering
Land of Buddha, Beaches and Massages
What I have learnt in last one month of stay here – Khun stands for Mr. Mrs or Ms. I was wondering over a list of names where each name started with K. Name, and later I learnt K stands for Khun. Swasdeekha is equivalent to our Namaskar. When a lady speaks – her words will end with Kha and for gents it is Khab. For instance if a male has to wish he will say SWASDEEKHAB and if a female has to wish she will say SWASDEEKHA. This is because KHA ends with a sweet tone and a lady has to speak very polite and sweet and hence KHA A male has to speak with a stress in his strong voice and hence KHAB. At times it seems they are singing when they speak to each other. Language is quite melodious, gentle, and non-monotonous.
The Currency – Baht and Satang (corresponding to our Rupees and Paisa). Baht is costlier than our Rupee, 115 Rupees equal to approximately 100 Bahts
The Airport – One of the best Airports in the world, having 2 terminals handles almost all international flights. Another new airport project is in progress (the new Airport coming up is called Swarnabhoomi) connecting sky train to Airport. At the entry point of Sky train station going to this new Airport, you can check-in, leave your baggage that will directly go into your flight and you land up at Airport hassle free.
The Roads and the Flyovers – Great infrastructure I have seen in any foreign country (although yet to see lot of world places). This city has countless number of flyovers, at places 4 or more going parallel. There are super express roads to save you from traffic but you have to pay 40 Bahts to use it. Minimum speed on these expressways is 120 Kms. But still traffic jams is a problem, although it is not jam, at times traffic crawls.
The People – The local people are young, energetic, 8.30 to 5.30 type but depending on work do not mind staying late in the office. Thus place (or I think the whole Thailand is having more ratios of females than males). You have three type of people here – boys, girls and lady boys. In offices girls boys ratio will be 5:2 or higher. The dress code in office is short skirt (most popular), skirt or jeans and tops for girls. And pant, shirt and tie for boys. Casuals include formals to Yankee wears.
The Transport – Underground railways (owned by government), Skyways (as our metro trains in delhi) owned by private company, buses (normal and air conditioned) are very cheap – 5 bahts for normal bus and 10 bahts for and A/C local bus, taxis starting at 35 Bahts for first km and then increase of 2 bahts per km. Bangkok is a small place and you can travel in a taxi starting from one corner to another by paying just 150 Bahts. All taxis will have the correct metres, decent drivers, their ID Card displayed inside the taxi in front of front passenger seat. Government is very strict about any problems to tourists (as tourism being one of the major earning for this country).
The Beaches – Hua Hun is a major beach for locales which is 3.5 Hrs travel by road from Bangkok. You will find lot of foreigners at this beach stretched to around 2-3 kms., Pattaya and Phuket are the major spots for foreigners and anytime there will be huge crowds at these beaches.
The Pubs, Bars and Night Clubs – RCI is the place where you have series of Pubs, Bars and Night Clubs. Life is at its fullest on weekends and the weekend starts here on Friday night. So every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night this road (which is a private road and on working days to cross this road every private car has to pay 5 Bahts) is captured by the roadside Bars, Pubs and Night Clubs. Entry is strict for foreigners for entry in any of these. You have to have your passport with you. Language is a big barrier here inside. And ofcourse the liquor is costly.
The Malls, the markets and the chain of stores – 7 Eleven is an omnipresent superstore chain here. Tesco and MBK are supermalls. Jatojat market is a weekend, cheap, huge market for any type of purchases, and at Silom you will find a night market .
The Eating outlets – Bawarchi at Silom (with live vocals at dinner), Namuskar at Nana Road, India Gate at Petchburi Road, Mrs Balbit at Sukumvit – Soi 11, Komala’s (South Indian) at Sukhumvit – Soi 20 and Red Chilly – Sukhumvit Soi 20 are Indian Restaurants which I could find by now. Sukhumvit has lot more Indian Restaurants and shops owned by Indians.
Soi in Thai means Street.
The Currency – Baht and Satang (corresponding to our Rupees and Paisa). Baht is costlier than our Rupee, 115 Rupees equal to approximately 100 Bahts
The Airport – One of the best Airports in the world, having 2 terminals handles almost all international flights. Another new airport project is in progress (the new Airport coming up is called Swarnabhoomi) connecting sky train to Airport. At the entry point of Sky train station going to this new Airport, you can check-in, leave your baggage that will directly go into your flight and you land up at Airport hassle free.
The Roads and the Flyovers – Great infrastructure I have seen in any foreign country (although yet to see lot of world places). This city has countless number of flyovers, at places 4 or more going parallel. There are super express roads to save you from traffic but you have to pay 40 Bahts to use it. Minimum speed on these expressways is 120 Kms. But still traffic jams is a problem, although it is not jam, at times traffic crawls.
The People – The local people are young, energetic, 8.30 to 5.30 type but depending on work do not mind staying late in the office. Thus place (or I think the whole Thailand is having more ratios of females than males). You have three type of people here – boys, girls and lady boys. In offices girls boys ratio will be 5:2 or higher. The dress code in office is short skirt (most popular), skirt or jeans and tops for girls. And pant, shirt and tie for boys. Casuals include formals to Yankee wears.
The Transport – Underground railways (owned by government), Skyways (as our metro trains in delhi) owned by private company, buses (normal and air conditioned) are very cheap – 5 bahts for normal bus and 10 bahts for and A/C local bus, taxis starting at 35 Bahts for first km and then increase of 2 bahts per km. Bangkok is a small place and you can travel in a taxi starting from one corner to another by paying just 150 Bahts. All taxis will have the correct metres, decent drivers, their ID Card displayed inside the taxi in front of front passenger seat. Government is very strict about any problems to tourists (as tourism being one of the major earning for this country).
The Beaches – Hua Hun is a major beach for locales which is 3.5 Hrs travel by road from Bangkok. You will find lot of foreigners at this beach stretched to around 2-3 kms., Pattaya and Phuket are the major spots for foreigners and anytime there will be huge crowds at these beaches.
The Pubs, Bars and Night Clubs – RCI is the place where you have series of Pubs, Bars and Night Clubs. Life is at its fullest on weekends and the weekend starts here on Friday night. So every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night this road (which is a private road and on working days to cross this road every private car has to pay 5 Bahts) is captured by the roadside Bars, Pubs and Night Clubs. Entry is strict for foreigners for entry in any of these. You have to have your passport with you. Language is a big barrier here inside. And ofcourse the liquor is costly.
The Malls, the markets and the chain of stores – 7 Eleven is an omnipresent superstore chain here. Tesco and MBK are supermalls. Jatojat market is a weekend, cheap, huge market for any type of purchases, and at Silom you will find a night market .
The Eating outlets – Bawarchi at Silom (with live vocals at dinner), Namuskar at Nana Road, India Gate at Petchburi Road, Mrs Balbit at Sukumvit – Soi 11, Komala’s (South Indian) at Sukhumvit – Soi 20 and Red Chilly – Sukhumvit Soi 20 are Indian Restaurants which I could find by now. Sukhumvit has lot more Indian Restaurants and shops owned by Indians.
Soi in Thai means Street.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Google Translate Free for iPhone Launched | Computersight
Google web translation service is available for more than a couple of years now and is quite successful as is being widely used across the globe and has well been appreciated by most of its users. Just around the launch of Verizon iPhone 4, Google has announced its Google Translate for iPhone as a free application that can be directly downloaded on any iPhone from Google’s official website to enjoy the newest flavour of its well known translation service. Some new features also have been added up that will attract most of the iPhone users to download it.
Read more: http://computersight.com/computers/google-translate-free-for-iphone-launched/#ixzz1DSK4oYQL
Google Translate Free for iPhone Launched | Computersight
Read more: http://computersight.com/computers/google-translate-free-for-iphone-launched/#ixzz1DSK4oYQL
Google Translate Free for iPhone Launched | Computersight
How to Avoid Gastric Problems by Adopting Some Disciplines | Healthmad
Gastric process happens in every human body at every age. Exit of gas from body is trated as good rather than it getting accumulated inside and creating problems. Accumulation of gases inside body sometimes lead to very serious health problems. The gas produced in body varies from person to person and hence vary the frequency of gas emittance.
How to Avoid Gastric Problems by Adopting Some Disciplines | Healthmad
How to Avoid Gastric Problems by Adopting Some Disciplines | Healthmad
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
All About Python Language | Computersight
A development tool must have a strong set of features to cover widely all requirements for building an application. Python is one of the best development tools that can be used for any commercial application to be used in education, industrial business scenario or for scientific computing purposes.
Read more: http://computersight.com/programming/all-about-python-language/#ixzz1DMYSELkW
All About Python Language | Computersight
Read more: http://computersight.com/programming/all-about-python-language/#ixzz1DMYSELkW
All About Python Language | Computersight
Verizon iPhone Features Compared to Others | Computersight
For the new Verizon iPhone launched recently, two companies in a separate effort tried to run a kind of post mortem on the newly launched instrument, to find out what special lies inside it. The two companies who did this technical digging of Verizon iPhone are iFixit and 9to5Mac. Both reported almost same kind of changes in this iPhone from its different variants available in the market already from other manufacturers. The nearest competitor for Verizon iPhone is AT&T iPhone (Apple).
Read more: http://computersight.com/computers/verizon-iphone-features-compared-to-others/#ixzz1DMXmoI00
Verizon iPhone Features Compared to Others | Computersight
Read more: http://computersight.com/computers/verizon-iphone-features-compared-to-others/#ixzz1DMXmoI00
Verizon iPhone Features Compared to Others | Computersight
Intestinal Gastric Problem and Its Causes | Healthmad
Since last decade or so, the intake of junk food and irregular food habits have not only changed living patterns of people but also have been the main cause of minor to major health issues. Most of the health issues start from health.
Improper food intake at improper timings with less or more gaps in between and not much of physical work leads to many severe health issues like obesity, heart problems and so on.
Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/intestinal-gastric-problem-and-its-causes/#ixzz1DKlm93UF
Intestinal Gastric Problem and Its Causes | Healthmad
Improper food intake at improper timings with less or more gaps in between and not much of physical work leads to many severe health issues like obesity, heart problems and so on.
Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/intestinal-gastric-problem-and-its-causes/#ixzz1DKlm93UF
Intestinal Gastric Problem and Its Causes | Healthmad
Healthy Body and Addictions | Healthmad
There are many things that many people do even knowing about the wrong results or side effects of the acts they do. Most of the addictions fall in this category where a person has a habit of consumption of nicotine, alcohol or caffeine in more than permissible quantities. Everything does not suit everyone in eating. If two persons take same quality and quantity of diet everyday, there are lot of other factors depending on which it will result differently for the two persons in question.
Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/healthy-body-and-addictions/#ixzz1DKlRLBD2
Healthy Body and Addictions | Healthmad
Read more: http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/healthy-body-and-addictions/#ixzz1DKlRLBD2
Healthy Body and Addictions | Healthmad
Friday, February 04, 2011
Healthcare Cost Zooms Up for Us Employers | Healthmad
Data was collected by Thomson Reuters during 2010 for more than 12 million of United States employees and dependants in their family related to their healthcare claims for inpatient and outpatient spending. Healthcare costs for United States employees have risen by more than 6 percent in 12 months ending September 2010. Main reason for this is largely attributed to climb in outpatient cost of hospitals. The results have been based on studies conducted by Thomson Reuters to draw out the Healthcare Spending Index in the private insurance area.
Healthcare Cost Zooms Up for Us Employers | Healthmad
Healthcare Cost Zooms Up for Us Employers | Healthmad
Virgin Airtran and Delta Provide Free Wifi on Board While Air Travel | Trifter
Virgin, AirTran and Delta are the three airlines that have started free Wi-Fi facility to their passengers since last month or so. If you are not aware about this new provision added, you will be accordingly informed when you board one of their airplanes. Wi-Fi is available on some other airlines also but on paid basis. Usual average rate of using Wi-Fi on a five hour flight journey would be around USD 10 or so which is not bad. But definitely free Wi-Fi service provided by AirTran, Virgin and Delta is more than welcome for passengers than a paid service. It clearly saves you USD 10 or more depending on the flight and journey.
Virgin Airtran and Delta Provide Free Wifi on Board While Air Travel | Trifter
Virgin Airtran and Delta Provide Free Wifi on Board While Air Travel | Trifter
Verizon iPhone Four Versus At&t iPhone | Computersight
People are feeling happy to move from AT&T iPhone to Verizon iPhone and have realized what all problems they were facing were due to the mail culprit network congestion. Some people do believe that with the rapid changing scenario in technology, a handset bought today may become obsolete tomorrow. Moreover they feel that the handset bought today must be capable of catering to your today’s needs based on the technology and features available in the market, not for some technology that has to be launched at a later stage.
Verizon iPhone Four Versus At&t iPhone | Computersight
Verizon iPhone Four Versus At&t iPhone | Computersight
Thursday, February 03, 2011
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