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MS file converters
Database, Published on 22/09/2010
» Further on the subject of docx, xlsx and other formats for the latest version of MS Office. I had the same problem but instead of viewers, which are only that, I downloaded from Microsoft's website a full collection of File Format Converters which convert the format on the fly as you try to open a xlsx or docx file in an older version of Office. They work very well, although features which exist only in the new format will not fully display. It's a huge 37MB download, but well worth it if you receive a lot of those modern documents on an ancient system like mine.
Combining two careers in one life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/11/2010
» Architect and dance impresario Busakorn Chantaravorameth explains the hidden secrets of dance.
Phuket's marine playground for the ultra-rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2010
» The "Riviera of Asia" and Asia's foremost superyacht destination, multi-million-dollar holiday homes spread out along the landscaped plots of its coast.
The rich vocabulary of orchids and spa treatments
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2011
» Whether you seek employment at a spa or aspire to open your own, a rich vocabulary will come in handy.
Learning economics from Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/02/2011
» "The Japanese people benefited some from trade in the past, but we didn't enjoy the surpluses."
App store fever
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/02/2011
» As mobile phones converge with the internet, even casual users will be creating cross-platform apps.
Tree-friendly architecture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/04/2011
» With the right architect and building design, trees and nature can make life in and around a building more enjoyable.
Thai engineer teaching at MIT
Published on 09/05/2011
» At age 28 this Thai engineer has one impressive resume: PhD petroleum engineering, lead drilling engineer, manager at MIT's Geospatial Data Center.
Hangover II in Bangkok, new movie
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2011
» Bangkok Post film reviewer Kong Rithee says Hangover II is one of the worst sequels he's ever seen, but it's set in Thailand and is drawing big crowds.
Plastics market in flux
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» China's chemical consumption causes big price changes and market slump. SCG chemicals diversifies with microwaveable plastics.