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Great e-book reader with built-in light
Life, James Hein, Published on 31/10/2012
» Well it has arrived, my new Paperwhite Kindle. It is small, light, and the text is clear. It is very easy to use with sensible touch areas. The built-in light is great for darker reading areas and the battery technology will allow me to keep it on the whole time and still get a long reading life from the unit. I bought the Wi-Fi version because that is all I need to access my Amazon account. This model does not have any extras like the ability to play music or audio books, so if you need this stick with the earlier models for the time being. For the person who wants to replace their book reading with an electronic device that can be used in the dark then this is perfect and exactly what I want.
A flood of foolishness
News, Published on 29/09/2012
» Since the beginning of September it's been that time again when citizens of Thailand, along with the expats working or owning a business here, have to brace themselves for severe, extreme floods across Thailand, as the rainy season reaches its peak.
Silence trolls with flattery
Life, James Hein, Published on 19/09/2012
» Internet trolls are becoming more prevalent. While those hideous, green creatures featured in fairy tales usually lie in wait for victims under bridges, internet trolls lurk on discussion and other sites and typically engage in some kind of ad hominem attack against the site or individuals posting there. The attacks are contrary, nasty and designed to elicit some kind of response.
Travelling light
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/05/2012
» I have been mesmerised by those "pack light" type of people who travel the world armed with just a small suitcase. As a journalist, my luggage has always been larger than others, packed with things I think I may want _ not exactly need _ and some extras or spares.
Blame it on the booze
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/05/2012
» Alcohol-related crimes and traffic fatalities continue to dog Thai society, dominating front-page headlines on a daily basis. Judging by last Songkran's death toll, campaigns against drink driving seem to have done little to influence the masses to become responsible drinkers. In my opinion, it takes more than campaigning to dissuade perpetrators, most of whom have a long history of drinking problems, to be model social citizens. And this goes for both people who drive intoxicated and criminal minds, who might start with petty offences _ often slapped with a fine or a night in lock-up _ and gradually progress to more serious offences such as rape, spousal battery and even murder.
The political economy of superstars
News, Published on 07/03/2012
» The biggest news around Cambridge, New England in recent weeks has been Jeremy Lin, the Harvard economics graduate who has shocked the National Basketball Association by rising overnight from "nowhere" to become a genuine star, leading a losing New York Knicks team to an unlikely string of victories.
The felling truth
News, Published on 01/03/2012
» What a week it has been! The Bangkok Post had two front-page stories on the floods and deforestation (Feb 25: ''King says greed a factor in floods''; Feb 28: ''Govt to spend B3bn on forest restoration''). Sandwiched between the two was an opinion piece about ''big fish'' being unable to see the forests for the trees. The King was quoted as saying, ''The problems stem from those who are greedy. The blame lies with some civil servants who are greedy and crave money.''
Prior threats of retaliation negate Teheran's denials
News, Published on 21/02/2012
» The premature explosion of an explosive device in a rented apartment in the Thai capital on Feb 14, exposed an alleged plot by apparent Iranian nationals to carry out an assassination campaign, believed by Israel to target its nationals.