Archive for May, 2009

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips provided an introduction to the basic capabilities and hardware involved in wireless networking. In the final installment of this two-part series, we will look at some of the basic setup and security considerations that should be addressed. The physical installation of a wireless […]

The Longest Name City

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Bangkok has the longest full name of th world.His name is KRUNGTHEPMAHANAKHON AMONRATTANAKOSIN MAHINTHRAYUTTHAYAMAHADILOK PHOPNOPPHARATRATCHATHANIBURIROM UDOMRATCHANIWETMAHASATHANAMONPHIMAN-AWA-TANSATHIT SAKKATHATIYAWITSANUKAMPRASIT

It means that….KRUNGTHEPMAHANAKHON AMONRATTANAKOSIN MAHINTHRAYUTTHAYAMAHADILOK : City of Angels, Great City of Immortals

MAHADILOK PHOPNOPPHARATRATCHATHANIBURIROM : Magnificent City of the Nine Gems, Seat of the King

UDOMRATCHANIWETMAHASATHAN AMONPHIMAN-AWA-TANSATHIT : City of Royal Palaces, Home of the Gods Incarnate

SAKKATHATIYAWITSANUKAMPRASIT : Erected by […]

Thailand Tourism

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

At least until recently, tourism has been the third most important sector of Thailand?s economy, after agriculture and exports. Among 'industries,' tourism is listed in first place. The country is without doubt one of the world's favorite tourist destinations, in part because of its magnificent natural beauty (of many varieties, not just the famous islands), […]

Yoga for Mind - Body and Spirit

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

It?s now 9 O?clock in the morning and already the sun is high in the tropical sky. Heavy bulbous clouds herald the possibility of a rain shower later in the day, but then it has not rained here for several days and the luxuriant tropical plants in the garden that nestles down to the sea […]

Wining and Dining on Koh Samui in Thailand

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Southern Thailand is home to some of the world?s finest cuisines, this can be seen by the number of Thai restaurants that have appeared throughout the world over the last number of years. Koh Samui is no different the people here are highly imaginative when it comes to selection and presentation of food. Whether it […]

Advice You Won't Read in Job - Hunting Guides

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

As the head of hiring for a nonprofit lobbying organization, I regularly see job candidates missing out on some of the most effective ways to make themselves stand out. Here are some of the things I wish every applicant knew.

A cover letter can get you in the door.

Too many people use cover letters to simply […]

Making Ends Meet - Getting A Temporary Finance Job

Monday, May 25th, 2009

No matter where you live in the world, it is the nature of the economy of the world today that a number of jobs are transitional. The availability of jobs is never fixed because companies have to evolve in order to move forward from year to year. The economies of various countries have to roll […]

Employment Strategies - The Hidden Workforce

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Are you attracting the best employees to your workforce? Do you have a well developed plan to seek out and attract the highest caliber of prospective employees, and if so, are you overlooking a very large and growing source of quality recruits?

The number of articles appearing in the news in recent years alluding to […]

From Christchurch to Bangkok - No Ordinary Travel Experience

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Things started off well, I felt organized and ready to jump on that plane. This was the first stage of my month long trip through 6 different countries. It was my first time out of Australasia and I was very excited at the prospect of encountering new sights, sounds, tastes and cultures.

The flight from Christchurch […]

5 Things I Love About Living in Thailand

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

I love having a pool

I went down to the pool in my apartment building today after work and swam for a while. When I got back to my apartment, it struck me that having my own pool (okay, I do share it with the other people in my building but I am usually in it […]