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Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Vedic astrologer predicts a Kamala Harris win
Life, JD Mukkarji, Published on 28/10/2024
» Predicting the results of the upcoming US presidential election is a significant challenge, not just for America but for the entire world. As the saying goes: "When the US sneezes, the whole world takes out a handkerchief."
AI is the new marketing buzzword
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/11/2023
» Some readers will remember back a decade or three when the big term was "turbo". Everything was turbo something. Turbo speed, turbo clearing, turbo graphics and so on. Today, the equivalent term is AI. I saw an advertisement recently for glasses described as AI technology that adapts to your sight. It was a regular lens with some design elements, perhaps from an AI, perhaps not, with claims of predictive focus. Rubbish. There was no inherent active or dynamic AI technology in the lenses to back up this claim and I don't think such a technology at that level is even available at any price in the current time. The same goes for many other claims preceded or appended by the AI moniker. Like turbo, it is the current marketing buzzword and since many don't understand it and what the current engineering and technological limitations are in 2023, it has become part of the mindscape.
Clinton Kane to perform at Lido Connect
Life, Published on 15/11/2022
» Only two weeks away, fans of the Aussie rising star Clinton Kane will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with him during his Bangkok debut concert at Lido Connect 3, Rama I Road, on Nov 29 at 8pm.
The passing of a great
Life, John Clewley, Published on 03/08/2021
» Guitarist, singer and Kassav founding member Jacob Desvarieux died last month in Guadeloupe at the age of 65. Kassav, which was founded after he met with brothers George and Pierre Eduard Decimus in 1978, went on to record more than 50 albums, released by the band or by individual members and the band remains hugely popular in the Caribbean.
The wonder women among us
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/05/2021
» What does a superhero like Wonder Woman do while taking a break from fighting crime? Actress Gal Gadot has found a new way to make the world a better place as as executive producer of the documentary series National Geographic: Impact With Gal Gadot, which shows off some real-life heroines.
Dancing in the air
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/04/2020
» When basketball courts are closed and the National Basketball Association (NBA) is absent from TV screens, the debut of The Last Dance comes at just the right time for fans around the world.
Live like a king
Life, Published on 29/11/2019
» Ever wondered what it would feel to live like an Indian monarch in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur? Well, you can find out for yourself now that the Gudliya Suite of this iconic building in the heart of Rajasthan's capital is accessible and bookable on Airbnb. Having until now been reserved for royals and esteemed guests such as Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and Jackie Kennedy, the luxurious suite is a rare opportunity to witness the rich history, cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Jaipur's royal family. It comprises a lounge, kitchen, luxurious bathroom and private indoor swimming pool. Guests will be feted by a private butler who will arrange curated city experiences including shopping tours, guided walks through local museums and other excursions. Authentic Rajasthani meals may be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Aravalis, and a peaceful daily breakfast can be had in the company of the peacocks who roam the palace's lush gardens. The suite is available to book on select nights for a special inaugural offer of US$1,000 (30,000 baht) per night. From Jan 1, onwards, the suite will be available to book at the full US$8,000 rate.
America's saviour
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 18/10/2019
» Bill Clinton wasn't the best president of the United States of America, nor was he the worst. Nor was he the most oversexed. John F. Kennedy had more pillow-mates by far. Yet Jackie Kennedy and Hillary Clinton didn't make a fuss about it.
How honest are you?
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 16/08/2019
» Those finding a wallet or purse, particularly when stuffed with money or gems, have their honesty sorely tested when the owner's ID is included. Ought they notify him or her? They need the valuables themselves. Was it just luck? Didn't God mean for them to have it? Likely as not the loser is rich and shrugged it off to experience. Or not.