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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Travel in Thailand</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/</link><atom:link xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/feed/rss2/posts/"/><description>Travel in Thailand,Phuket,pattaya,bangkok,patpong</description><language>en-EU</language><generator>MokoFeed</generator><ttl>10</ttl><image><title>Travel in Thailand</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/</link><url>http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/3a/7ec8f01b19e98eeba1938c79835ba4_160x200.jpg</url></image><item><title>Spa in Thailand</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/09/spa-in-thailand-6684777/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-08-09:/2009/08/09/spa-in-thailand-6684777/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:39:05 +0200</pubDate><description>	There are many types of welfare services in Thailand, which is very Thai massage. They are in categories such as health for massage, massage for the beauty and classic massages. The large number of spas in Thailand is phenomenal and is close to each objective in Thailand. They are:&lt;br&gt;         
	&lt;a title="thailand spa" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/thailand_spa/3768920"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/920/3768920_1757c1e823_s.jpg" alt="thailand spa"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	 - Destination Spa, wellness destination, the famous spa destination in Thailand is undoubtedly the first and only Chiva Som attracts floods, visitors from around the world, especially in Thailand should be pampered. 
	        
	&lt;a title="Spa_Massage" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/spa_massage/3768923"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/923/3768923_96bc417959_s.jpg" alt="Spa_Massage"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	- Hotel Bath / spa Resort / Spa Retreat: the most that there are on the top hotels in major tourist destinations: Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Bangkok, Ko Samui and Chiang Mai.         
	More Hotel and Resort Spas are:                               
	Bangkok - The Oriental, Imperial Queen's Park, the hotel JW Marriott, Marriott Royal Garden Riverside, The Regent Bangkok, Peninsula Bangkok, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Sofitel Central Plaza, Thavorn Beach Village, The Westin Banyan Tree                   
	&lt;a title="spa" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/spa/3768924"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/924/3768924_cc8ea7ae79_s.jpg" alt="spa"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	 
	Phuket - Amanpuri Resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, Central Karon Village, Diamond Cliff Resort &amp; Spa, Hotel Dusit Laguna Resort Hotel Evason Phuket, Pearl Village, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket                  
	Koh Samui - Central Samui Beach Resort, Central Samui Village, Health Oasis Resort, The Samui Dharma Healing Center, Santiburi Dusit Resort, Spa and Health Center, Tamarind Retreat  
	                 
	&lt;a title="Hot spring" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/hot_spring/3768921"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/921/3768921_5707711824_s.jpg" alt="Hot spring"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	  
	Pattaya - Central Wong Amat Beach Resort, Hotel Royal Cliff Beach Resort                  
	Hua Hin - Chiva Som, Melia Hua Hin, Evason Hua Hin Royal Garden Resort Royal Garden Village Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort                  
	Chiang Mai - The Regent Resort Chiang Mai (Lanna Spa)
	
	&lt;a title="thailand spa" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/thailand_spa/3768922"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/922/3768922_03b5ad431d_s.jpg" alt="thailand spa"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/09/spa-in-thailand-6684777/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>thailand-spa</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/09/spa-in-thailand-6684777/#comments</comments></item><item><title>The Illuminated Boat Procession</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/02/the-illuminated-boat-procession-6635435/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-08-02:/2009/08/02/the-illuminated-boat-procession-6635435/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:10:10 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;This festival was originally aimed at payings respect to the Lord Buddha. Then the competition of the illuminated boat processions was organised to add colour to the event. An invitation is delivered to the public and private sectors, including temples,to participate in the competition. The illuminated boats lined up in the middle of the Mekong River create an impressive scene for viewers.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="bangkok thailand" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/bangkok_thailand/3745200"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/200/3745200_18a85647f4_s.jpg" alt="bangkok thailand"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a title="bangkok thailand" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/bangkok_thailand/3745201"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/201/3745201_165ccf4086_s.jpg" alt="bangkok thailand"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="bangkok thailand" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/bangkok_thailand/3745202"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/202/3745202_e278e7e547_s.jpg" alt="bangkok thailand"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://astore.amazon.co.uk/bangkokthailand-21"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Thailand Bangkok&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; :Guide&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-4824.html"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-4824.html"&gt;http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-4824.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/02/the-illuminated-boat-procession-6635435/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>bangkok-nightlife</category><category>thailand-hotels</category><category>ko-samui</category><category>koh-phangan</category><category>thailand-flights</category><category>bangkok-flights</category><category>thailand-map</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/02/the-illuminated-boat-procession-6635435/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Patpong Bangkok</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/01/patpong-bangkok-6630828/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-08-01:/2009/08/01/patpong-bangkok-6630828/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:00:17 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;One of the world's most (in)famous red-light districts, Patpong is where it all started (Thailand's Go-Go culture). It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Patpong Bangkok" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/patpong_bangkok/3742228"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/228/3742228_509b9f8843_s.jpg" alt="Patpong Bangkok"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="Patpong Bangkok" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/patpong_bangkok/3742231"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/231/3742231_a934f51b2f_s.jpg" alt="Patpong Bangkok"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house around 100 neon-lit strip bars offering risque sex shows, purchasable pole-dancers and post-op ladyboys. But while for men Patpong is likely to mean 'adult', for women, families and the kids Patpong definitely means 'market'. At night this teems with hawkers and humble stalls selling what is mostly tourist tat.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Patpong Bangkok" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/patpong_bangkok/3742229"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/229/3742229_da8e42fa91_s.jpg" alt="Patpong Bangkok"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="Patpong Bangkok" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/patpong_bangkok/3742230"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/230/3742230_d14fd78638_s.jpg" alt="Patpong Bangkok"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;For the serious flesh-seekers, Patpong has long since been usurped as the 'king of the scene' by its counterparts around Sukhumvit. However, its reputation means it's still a huge attraction, mainly for sightseers more interested in ogling at - rather than indulging in - the carnal delights on offer.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Patpong Bangkok" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/patpong_bangkok/3742232"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/232/3742232_93759b42cc_s.jpg" alt="Patpong Bangkok"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bangkok.com/nightlife-go-go-bar/patpong.html"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bangkok.com/nightlife-go-go-bar/patpong.html"&gt;http://www.bangkok.com/nightlife-go-go-bar/patpong.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/01/patpong-bangkok-6630828/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>patpong</category><category>bangkok</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/08/01/patpong-bangkok-6630828/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Pattaya Bangkok Thailand</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/27/pattaya-bangkok-thailand-6596392/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-27:/2009/07/27/pattaya-bangkok-thailand-6596392/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:14:53 +0200</pubDate><description>	In fact, only 40 years, Pattaya, as we know it today did not exist. On the route between the coast Sriracha and Sattahip, there were only a few fishing villages and in Pattaya bay itself, there were only a few families, fishing, which in this case and the calm waters the safety of the bay, the Headlands shelter in the north and south and the mountains behind. Their nearest neighbors lived just around the strip of land in the north, where the old days salt to be produced (NAA-KLUA = salt fields) but where only the fishing families. , More people on foot or by car, because bullock, unless the main routes from Bangkok to Sattahip, few roads and railways.
	&lt;a title="pattaya" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pattaya/3725584"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/584/3725584_6296ee65de_s.jpg" alt="pattaya"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="pattaya bay" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pattaya_bay/3725585"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/585/3725585_84a1752077_s.jpg" alt="pattaya bay"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	        Nevertheless, the bay and the islands nearby, good fishing and security more and more families came here, and grew to a village. In the beginning was Tupphraya how the general expression of the surface, which at the time Pharaya Taksin (Duke Taksin) encamped near here with the trailer, he had to help free the Burmese in Thailand (Tupphraya -- - the Pharaya "- army) Given that the town grew, the villagers, it has its own identity, the group adopted the name of Pattaya, which was the name given to the wind from the south-west at the beginning of each period of rain.
	&lt;a title="alcazar" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/alcazar/3725601"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/601/3725601_750928972c_s.jpg" alt="alcazar"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="pattaya ladies" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pattaya_ladies/3725602"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/602/3725602_e1920fcc9c_s.jpg" alt="pattaya ladies"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	The pace of life was slow and it seemed as if Pattaya is always an out-of-the-Art forever. In addition, up to 30 years, there were only a few buses of the 100 or more families lived here and visitors from other countries have been slow. But things were to change and as usual it was a war (Vietnam War), which are modified. The United States sent troops to the Air Base for U Tapao and many of them, spending on leisure and money in Pattaya.     The beaches are unique to these days and the sea breeze, the fresh and pleasant. The inhabitants of the region were quickly on the spot for bars and pensions by the spring started. Fishers - Folk probably offended this intervention, but it was a good market for their catches, and they have little opportunity, fishing on Koh Larn for about 50 baht per person. Slowly, the visitors from Bangkok also begun on the weekend, even if the trip was experiencing a 3 to 4 hours on two-way.          
	&lt;a title="andaman" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/andaman/3725606"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/606/3725606_9e66c2a566_s.gif" alt="andaman"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="pattaya" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pattaya/3725607"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/607/3725607_df226d49d7_s.jpg" alt="pattaya"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	 Later, the U.S. Army began in Thailand, Pattaya use of relaxation and recreation (R &amp; R) and the major hotels and entertainment venues (including the oldest profession of all) were built for her . Thus, the "60 and 70 years have seen the most rapid changes and development. In 1964, for their new emphasis was Pattata on the status of a village in 1979, plus that of a Teasban Nakhon (Municipality), keeping their own administration.                  Today, Pattaya Thailand's premier Beach Resort and annually attracts over a million tourists from around the world. Pattaya provides high standard hotels, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping. The hotel in Thailand is the main dive center and the east coast is also a paradise for golfers.
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/27/pattaya-bangkok-thailand-6596392/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>thailand</category><category>pattaya-bangkok-thailand</category><category>bangkok</category><category>pattaya</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/27/pattaya-bangkok-thailand-6596392/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Phuket Thailand</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/25/phuket-thailand-6584524/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-25:/2009/07/25/phuket-thailand-6584524/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:11:12 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;a title="map-phuket-island-small" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/map_phuket_island_small/3719994"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="andaman03" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/andaman03/3719995"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="andaman01" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/andaman01/3719996"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Landscapes, beautiful sunsets and tropical heat in the sea waiting for you in Asia's most popular beach target. This fun island provides an unbeatable combination perfectly soft and silky white lined with palm trees, beaches, wonderful hospitality and great value accommodation!&lt;/p&gt;
	If the global scuba diving in the Andaman Sea, the golf world in the default places or championship exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests, Phuket is a place to broaden your horizons. Take an exciting journey fast on the islands, or enjoy a cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or why not simply enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Patong Beach in Phuket? Total pleasure! Not convinced?
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="phang-nga-bay" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/phang_nga_bay/3719997"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/997/3719997_a1ecfe8564_s.jpg" alt="phang-nga-bay" width="229" height="163"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="phuket450" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/phuket450/3719998"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="Phuket-Poster-C10087139" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/phuket_poster_c10087139/3719999"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="phuket-beach-spot" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/phuket_beach_spot/3720000"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/000/3720000_e6ab9880aa_s.jpg" alt="phuket-beach-spot" width="218" height="166"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="phuket-beach-big" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/phuket_beach_big/3720001"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/001/3720001_75d65a6395_s.jpg" alt="phuket-beach-big" width="192" height="132"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="pic1-amora-beach-resort" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/pic1_amora_beach_resort/3720002"&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0016L2N3Y?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=oralb-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B0016L2N3Y"&gt;Phuket&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/25/phuket-thailand-6584524/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>holidays-thailand</category><category>thailand-flights</category><category>phuket-holidays</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/25/phuket-thailand-6584524/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Currency and Currency exchange</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/currency-and-currency-exchange-6552874/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-20:/2009/07/20/currency-and-currency-exchange-6552874/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:32:28 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;The Thai unit of currency is the baht 1 baht is divided into 100 satang. Note are in denominations of 1,000 (brown), 500 (purple), 100 (red), 50 (blue), 20 (green) and 10 (brown) baht. Coins consist of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Major currency bills and travellers cheques are cashed easily at hotels, tourist shops, all provincial banks, shopping centres and money changers. Travellers cheques are best changed in banks (you will need your passport). Rates of exchange at banks or authorized money changers are better than those at hotels and department stores.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Any amount of foreign currency may be brought into the country. Visitors may take&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;foreign currency out of Thailand, but no more than the amount stated in the customs declaration made on arrival. Travellers leaving Thailand may take out no more than 50,000 baht per person in Thai currency. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Currency Notes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;Paper baht comes in denominations of 10 (brown), 20 (green), 50 (blue), 100 (red), 500 (purple) and 1000 (beige). &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Currency Coins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;There are 100 satang in one baht; coins include 25-satang and 50-satang pieces and baht in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10. Thai baht is in denominations of: &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Thai baht is in denominations of:&lt;br&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/baht.gif" alt="" width="500" height="242"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank1000f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;1000 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank1000b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;1000 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank500f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;500 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank500b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;500 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank100f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;100 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank100b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;100 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank50f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;50 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank50b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;50 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank20f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;20 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank20b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;20 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank10f.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;10 Baht front&lt;/span&gt;
	&lt;span&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.tourismthailand.org/ajaxengine/upload/mod_faq/31/html_library/Faq/bank10b.jpg" alt="" width="215" height="102"&gt;&lt;br&gt;10 Baht back&lt;/span&gt;
	
	
	
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Credit Cards:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Credit cards are widely accepted. For lost cards : &lt;br&gt;American Express Tel : (662) 273 5100 or (662) 273 0022 &lt;br&gt;Diners Club Tel : (662) 238 2920 or (662) 238 2680 &lt;br&gt;Master Card Tel : (662) 256 7326-7 &lt;br&gt;Visa Tel : (662) 256 7326-7&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Tipping :&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Tipping is not a usual practice in Thailand although it is becoming more common. Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. Taxi drivers do not require a tip, but the gesture is appreciated and 10-20 baht is acceptable for porters.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bargaining :&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Fixed prices are the norm in department stores, but at most other places bargaining is to be expected. Generally, you can obtain a final figure of between 10-40% lower than the original asking price. Much depends on your skills and the shopkeeper's mood. But remember, Thais appreciate good manners and a sense of humor. With patience and a broad smile, you will not only get a better price, you will also enjoy shopping as an art.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;V.A.T. Refunds :&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Visitors entering the Kingdom on a tourist visa are entitled to refund of the 7% V.A.T. on goods purchased at registered retail outlets.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;From:&lt;a href="http://www.tourismthailand.org"&gt;www.tourismthailand.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/currency-and-currency-exchange-6552874/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>currency-and-currency-exchange</category><category>money-exchange</category><category>currency-exchange</category><category>money-matter</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/currency-and-currency-exchange-6552874/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Buffalo Racing</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/buffalo-racing-6552775/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-20:/2009/07/20/buffalo-racing-6552775/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:17:55 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="buffalo racing" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/buffalo_racing/3721686"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;One would think that the domestic buffalo is not for the sprint, but in the city of Chonburi, the door of places along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, farmers have managed to speed tweak of work of these animals are no less surprising. The annual Buffalo, 3-4 October 2009, provides a series of highly competitive sprint on an open area of the city, the municipal offices. Tourists and residents of the town for this amazing course, were in the past on CNN and the BBC of an event must be seen. The races are taken very seriously by the owners of Buffalo. First prize for the nose to the finish line of the owner of the security are considerable length of their buffaloes are in shape. Clouds of dust rise as these animals raised short courses of books at an alarming rate, said a storm.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="buffalo racing" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/buffalo_racing/3721685"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/685/3721685_a6f8708a12_s.jpg" alt="buffalo racing"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;The amount shouted in support of the favorites and the atmosphere is as fascinating as just racehorses total. Certainly slower than the mites a racehorse, but the buffalo are not slouch when it comes to a small for the glory. Although this day of joy and competition will be with the buffalo personalities, there are other activities, but for one trip for families. A fair share of food and craft booths invite visitors who love authentic Thai food, snacks and confectionery. Then there are courses for children, concerts of popular music and, of course, a Beauty Contest, if the price is the honor, says Miss Buffalo. Not just respect for the title of beauty queen of a boom, but it does not seem to the participants, the spotlight of the bridge. Here's a festival, the photo-options for a little adjustment of 100 meters, shot. See the conclusion is always looking for people who travel to Chonburi.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="buffalo racing" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/buffalo_racing/3721687"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/687/3721687_5ed879ba1d_s.jpg" alt="buffalo racing"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="buffalo racing" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/buffalo_racing/3721686"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/686/3721686_be3ed509f7_s.jpg" alt="buffalo racing"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/buffalo-racing-6552775/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>buffalo-racing</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/buffalo-racing-6552775/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Exotic orchids on show</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/exotic-orchids-on-show-6552669/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-20:/2009/07/20/exotic-orchids-on-show-6552669/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:56:26 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;Thailand Innovative International Orchid Show is considered the first major, full or show in the capital Bangkok offers producers and buyers the opportunity for networking and information exchange. 24th planned 26 July 8 in the lobby of the impact of Congress, Mua&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="OrchidShow" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/orchidshow/3721692"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/692/3721692_0006286d41_s.jpg" alt="OrchidShow"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;ng Thong Thani, a suburb north of Bangkok, which show, Thailand, highlighting the role of leader in orchid cultivation and export. Organizers say the event is an innovation of orchids from Thailand and abroad. There are also new species and over the next ten years, research on orchid plantations, flower decoration and challenges for manufacturers at home seminars. The event organizers, Department of Agricultural Extension, expects more than 500 representatives of orchid firms to participate in the program, function and turnover and educational components. These include the Royal Horticultural Society of Thailand, orchids, private and foreign exhibitors, a showcase for innovation through the orchid show and seminars. While it is true that shows like the International Orchid Bangkok in 2007, is the first time that all players in the orchid growing has the same platform.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Orchid Show" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/orchid_show/3721691"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/691/3721691_eccb220424_s.jpg" alt="Orchid Show"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a title="white-orchids-flickr-rjmalfalfa-thumb" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/white_orchids_flickr_rjmalfalfa_thumb/3721694"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/694/3721694_4f5150df49_s.jpg" alt="white-orchids-flickr-rjmalfalfa-thumb"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Orchids of Thailand has its roots in the entertainment operations of the year 1913, when people kept rare orchids as a hobby, but it was not until 1957 that the League of orchids from Thailand based. Since companies and orchid exports thrived especially in the countries of Thailand. Bangkok and its fractions as a site for businesses, which in the case of export. In total, Thailand 1000 species of orchids and culture of more than 2300 hectares, most of the land for further growth in Bangkok and nearby provinces as Nonthaburi, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and Chonburi. Over 54% of all orchids, are executed. The most common, the Purple Orchid, is in conjunction with a gesture to welcome the national airline, Thai Airways International, in the present, including orchids, thousands of passengers each day, as preparation for agriculture , flights to Bangkok.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="Orchid Show" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/orchid_show/3721693"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/693/3721693_d86e13a2ec_s.jpg" alt="Orchid Show"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/exotic-orchids-on-show-6552669/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>orchid</category><category>orchids-on-show</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/exotic-orchids-on-show-6552669/#comments</comments></item><item><title>The Final Years of Michael Jackson</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/the-final-years-of-michael-jackson-6552257/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2009-07-20:/2009/07/20/the-final-years-of-michael-jackson-6552257/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:28:47 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title="The Final Years of Michael Jackson " href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847377955?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=oralb-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1847377955"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a title="51fYc2KyHEL" href="http://www.blog.co.uk/media/photo/51fyc2kyhel/3704302"&gt;&lt;img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/302/3704302_00f112a389_s.jpg" alt="51fYc2KyHEL"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;
	&lt;a title="Michael Jackson " href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847377955?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=oralb-21&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1847377955"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Final Years of Michael Jackson&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
	By the end of December 2008, Ian Halperin told the world that Michael Jackson had just six months to live. His studies on the health defaulting Jackson has hit the headlines around the world. Six months later, the King of Pop is dead. Regardless of how the results of the autopsy show final, has been the pursuit of profit, which has cost the life of a Michael Jackson. Friends and partners to paint a tragic last year and the days of his life as Jackson, the desperate attempts to focus on the series of concerts after 02 Arena in London in July 2009. These events have won millions for the singer and his surroundings, but it can not be stopped, not spiritually, not physically. Michael knew that she and her advisers knew. Any person, including a brief overview of the weak old man behind the costumes and cosmetics, which have understood that the Tower of London was the madness. What happened in this way? According to an analysis of five years, the New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin shows the true story of Michael Jackson in the past year, a thriller suspense and surprise.
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/the-final-years-of-michael-jackson-6552257/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>michael-jackson</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2009/07/20/the-final-years-of-michael-jackson-6552257/#comments</comments></item><item><title>Nintendo DS Lite</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/nintendo-ds-lite-4459143/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2008-07-17:/2008/07/17/nintendo-ds-lite-4459143/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:35:38 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;Nintendo DS Lite console in Video Games&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Nintendo DS Lite Cobalt / Black&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41RfBFpxMxL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Nintendo DS Lite, BlueLighter! Brighter! Let the cool look of the Polar White DS Lite brighten your day! This Lite is heavy on features. Available in the Polar White color, Nintendo DS Lite sports two brighter screens with four brightness settings. The po..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks, Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one char, Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game, Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen, Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2008-02-10)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $129.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $125.00&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Guitar Hero&lt;/a&gt;: On Tour&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yESPIZhgL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Utilizing the revolutionary Guitar Hero Guitar Grip peripheral that fits snugly into the Nintendo DS, and a unique Guitar Hero pick-stylus; Guitar Hero: On Tour brings a new dimension to handheld gaming and gives fans the ability to shred along with their..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: Included is the 4-Button hardware peripheral which fits smoothly into the DS, Shred to new tunes, Choose from 4 different gameplay modes, Rock out with six characters including two rockers that are exclusive to the DS version, Pick from a vast collection of Gibson guitars and musical venues&lt;br&gt;
Company: Activision Inc. (2008-06-22)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $49.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $43.00&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;New Super Mario Bros&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514KhZUvcxL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"New Super Mario Bros. for the DS lets you play an updated version of the classic Super Mario Bros. world, with all-new moves taken from other hit Mario games. When Mario and Princess Peach are taking a walk, a bolt of lightning hits Mushroom Castle. Mario..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: Run, jump, and stomp your way through raging volcanoes, tropical islands, snowcapped peaks, and unimaginable challenges!, Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash through your foes in a blue Koopa shell!, There are two multiplayer modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs. Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, it's brother vs. brother in a race for Stars., New Power Ups! You'll find classic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and the Fire Flower in the game, and there are some all-new power-ups that let Mario explore the Mushroom Kingdom like never before., New Moves! New Super Mario Bros. expands Mario's arsenal of moves to include some very powerful advanced techniques. If you want to uncover every secret in the game, you'll have to master them all.&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2006-05-15)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $34.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $24.40&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Nintendo DS Lite Crimson / Black&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41xpLlk7LWL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Lighter, brighter and smaller than the original DS, the Nintendo DS Lite is no less fun! With a variety of new features, brighter screens and adjustable backlighting, the DS Lite sets itself apart from every other hand-held gaming system on the market. ..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks, Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge, Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game, Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen, Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2007-10-01)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $129.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $126.00&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Mario Kart DS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51+0W2WBidL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Mario Kart DS lets you race and battle your friends all over the world. Get on the Internet via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, racing up to race 8 friends wirelessly with only a single Game Card!..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: NintendoRace and battle with up to 4 karts at once -- or enjoy 8-player multiplayer action through your Wi-Fi Connection, Tour courses from classic Mario Kart games -- as well as brand-new tracks and arenas, All the crazy items and frantic speed players have come to expect&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2005-11-14)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $34.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $27.88&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Brain Age 2&lt;/a&gt;: More Training in Minutes a Day!&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y2VtQWSgL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Video Game: New Activities! The title is a series of minigames designed to give your brain a workout. The 17 new, engaging activities are all designed to help work your brain and increase blood flow to the prefrontal cortex. Whether you're playing simple songs on a piano keyboard or monitoring the photo finish of a footrace, you'll love your new mental workout!, Keep training! When you start a new game, you will take a series of tests and get a score that shows how old your brain is. This number is called your Brain Age. With daily training over weeks and months, you can improve your mental acuity and lower your Brain Age. Progress is charted in graph form., Expanded multiplayer! You can keep up to four save files on one game card. Sharing a game allows you to compete in a picture-drawing quiz or a word challenge with family and friends. You can also use DS Download Play to send a demo to friends or compete with up to 16 players in one of four fun modes.&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2007-08-20)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $19.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $13.82&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Brain Age&lt;/a&gt;: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F5ENBJK0L._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day is a fun, rewarding form of entertainment everyone can enjoy. Inspired by cutting-edge neuroscience, it's a full set of reading and mathematic exercises that stimulate the brain. At the start, you'll take a ser..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: Activities include quickly solving simple math problems &amp; counting people going in and out of a house simultaneously, Draw pictures on the Touch Screen, or read classic literature out loud, Play Sudoku, the popular number puzzle game&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2006-04-17)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $19.95&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $13.82&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Nintendo DS Lite Coral Pink&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hPLm3geFL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"With impressive 3D rendered graphics and ultra-bright screens, Nintendo DS Lite delivers cutting-edge portable games for fans of any genre. Plus, you can connect wirelessly to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and challenge players around the world...."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks, Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge, Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game, Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen, Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2006-09-11)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $129.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $128.00&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;Nintendo DS Lite Metallic Rose&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31JuLg0k0AL._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
"Nintendo DS Lite, Metallic Ros..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: DS Lite doesn't just play DS games – it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Paks, Get up to 19 hours continuous gameplay on one charge, Ready to take on the world? With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and compete with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game, Twin ultra bright LCD screens that combine crisp, punchy colors, along with touch-screen technology on the lower screen, Powerful dual processors bring 3D graphics to life with lightning-fast rendering&lt;br&gt;
Company: Nintendo (2008-06-08)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $129.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $125.00&lt;/p&gt;
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» &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Nintendo%20DS%20Lite&amp;tag=shoppingon0d9-21&amp;index=videogames&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738"&gt;My Weight Loss Coach&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wUxU64iML._SL160_.jpg" alt="ds" title="ds"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;"Lose weight the fun way with My Weight Loss Coach. This game creates customized coaching sessions based on skill level, and includes a pedometer. So take control of your physical well-being by taking positive steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ..."&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Video Game: Create your personal profile and evaluate your improvement potential; then set up your objectives following the recommendations based on your personal profile, Input reward system on a daily or weekly basis, overall, per input category via a pedometer, physical activity and nutrition, The pedometer - free with the game and easily updated through your DS, it’s the best way to control your daily physical effort, challenge yourself and balance your food intake, All physical activities you achieve and good nutrition habits you acquire are converted into distance, Developed in collaboration with a fitness coach and a nutritionist&lt;br&gt;
Company: UBI Soft (2008-06-24)&lt;br&gt;
List Price: $39.99&lt;br&gt;
Amazon Price: $38.97&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/nintendo-ds-lite-4459143/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>nintendo-ds-lite</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/nintendo-ds-lite-4459143/#comments</comments></item><item><title>10 Easy Ways To Save Fuel</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/10-easy-ways-to-save-fuel-4458787/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2008-07-17:/2008/07/17/10-easy-ways-to-save-fuel-4458787/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:30:31 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;1.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Tire%20Gauge&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Tire Gauge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Save fuel by keeping your tires at the proper pressure. Even slightly&lt;br&gt;
underinflated tires put more stress on your engine, lowering your fuel&lt;br&gt;
efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;2.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Test%20Tools&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Diagnostic &amp; Test Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Poorly-maintained cars run less efficiently. Diagnostic code scanners help&lt;br&gt;
identify emssions and drivability problems that, when fixed, can make your&lt;br&gt;
vehicle more fuel efficient.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;3.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=engine%20computers&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Engine Computer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Easy to install, engine computers improve fuel economy and deliver better&lt;br&gt;
performance and horsepower from your drivetrain. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;4.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Sun%20Shade&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Sun Shade&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Air conditioners can reduce fuel economy by 10-20%. Using a simple sunshade&lt;br&gt;
can prevent your vehicle from getting as hot, lowering the demand on your AC.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;5.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Iridium%20Spark%20Plugs&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Iridium Spark Plugs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Iridium spark plugs burn fuel more efficiently and require less voltage to&lt;br&gt;
spark, increasing fuel economy.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;6.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Air%20Filter&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Air Filter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Old, dirty, or clogged air filters rob fuel efficiency from your engines.&lt;br&gt;
Changing the filter is easy to do and helps improve engine performance.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;7.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Cargo%20Organizer&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Cargo Organizer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Carry a lighter load and save fuel. Organize your trunk so it's easy to move&lt;br&gt;
products out when you don't need them. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;8.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Tonneau%20Cover&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Tonneau Cover&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Tonneau covers provide better aerodynamics for your pick-up truck, increasing&lt;br&gt;
fuel efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;9.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Locking%20Gas%20Cap&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Locking Gas Cap&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Gas will evaporate from your car's gas tank if it has an escape. According to&lt;br&gt;
the Car Care Council, loose, missing, or damaged gas caps cause 147 million&lt;br&gt;
gallons of gas to evaporate each year. Put a stop to it with a locking gas cap. &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;10.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=Tailgate%20Net&amp;tag=cobytf-20&amp;index=automotive&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Tailgate Net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Install a mesh tailgate for less drag. While you drive, air rushes over your&lt;br&gt;
truck and into the bed. This creates drag as it pushes on the tailgate, lowering&lt;br&gt;
your fuel economy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;small&gt; &lt;a href="http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/10-easy-ways-to-save-fuel-4458787/#comments"&gt;Comments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/small&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><category>fuel-saving</category><comments>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/10-easy-ways-to-save-fuel-4458787/#comments</comments></item><item><title>New iPhone 3G</title><link>http://4mankind.blog.co.uk/2008/07/17/new-iphone-3g-4458744/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:4mankind.blog.co.uk,2008-07-17:/2008/07/17/new-iphone-3g-4458744/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:09:31 +0200</pubDate><description>	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3DiPhone%2B3G%26x%3D11%26y%3D19&amp;tag=ipod8g-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;iPhone 3G&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;br&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.readwriteweb.com/images/iphone20b.jpg" alt="iphone" title="iphone"&gt;&lt;br&gt;The New Personal Computer&lt;br&gt;
Written by Alex Iskold / July 14, 2008 1:39 AM&lt;br&gt;
When Apple first announced the launch of its iPhone platform, we wrote here that it is a game changer. Even the core of iPhone is a major advance in mobile computing, but with the platform iPhone becomes the new personal computer. The desktop from now on will be for professional and business work. Laptops aren't going away, but will get increasingly less personal use. The reason is that iPhone with its application platform is a better personal computer and it's widely accessible.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;At Your Fingertips. Fast.&lt;br&gt;
Every major service, Amazon, Netflx, Twitter, Digg, Flickr, Facebook, is already available, or will soon be, on iPhone. Either the companies or third parties will deliver these applications. The result is, you have the world in your pocket; anytime, anywhere you can access what you need.&lt;br&gt;
This is powerful and unprecedented. For a while now, we've been seeing desktop and web converging, with increasingly more desktop apps leveraging the web. iPhone places this convergence into the spotlight. Smart little apps with fluid Apple design are now leveraging the vast amounts of information available on the web.&lt;br&gt;
Location Awareness&lt;br&gt;
Another leap is location awareness. Apps are now smarter because they understand an important part of your context. Want nearby movies, restaurants or maps? Applications automatically leverage your current location.&lt;br&gt;
And we're now seeing a true blend of physical and digital. When you're at a restaurant, see what your friends thought about it. When in a bookstore, look up reviews on Amazon. If in Paris, access an instant map. Sure, you could do this before, but this iPhone platform takes the experience to a new level. It takes it to the mainstream.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;The New Personal Computer&lt;br&gt;
There's an irony in Steve Jobs' recent move to drop the word computer from the company name. Arguably, this iPhone is the first really personal computer. True, the PC was called that first, but from today's view PC is for heavy tasks while iPhone is small, smart and portable.&lt;br&gt;
iPhone comes with a pack of applications perfect for today's consumers. Like iMac 10 years ago, this device focuses on essentials. It has all the necassary communications: phone, email, text messaging. It has a camera and a way to manage photos. It's the best smart phone to play video. And its music support rocks.&lt;br&gt;
Even the original iPhone was great at finding information: maps and Safari made the web instantly accessible. Now with the application platform open-ended, all other non-Apple essentials become available. Each of us can download the apps for services we use and make iPhone personalized and personal.&lt;br&gt;
iPhone 3G: (Mostly) Sold Out In Five Days (AAPL)&lt;br&gt;
Peter Kafka | July 15, 2008 9:12 AM &lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Want a new iPhone? You'd better be patient - or live on one of the coasts. Apple has run out of the new machines at 117 of its 188 stores.&lt;br&gt;
As of 6:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, all three models (8GB black, 16 GB black or white) of the hot-selling device were sold out in 21 states, according to Jim Neal, a retired PR man living near Kansas City who took the time to check each of Apple’s 188 U.S. retail stores using the company’s iPhone availability widgets.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;“All told,” he writes, “117 Apple stores reported having sold out of all models and only 27 stores indicated they had all three models in stock.”&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;The states reporting no stock on hand were Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.&lt;/p&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;Apple (AAPL) advises shoppers to check availability after 9:00 p.m. the night before they visit an Apple retail store – and, if necessary, get up at the crack of dawn.&lt;br&gt;
Next question: If you can get your hands on a new phone, who's the activation process? We haven't heard the same kind of panic and hysteria we were seeing on Friday, which leads us to believe that Apple and AT&amp;T have figured out how to solve the problem. Meanwhile, somebody thinks the (mini) fiasco is good for Synchronoss Technolgies (SNCR), the company that used to help Apple with iPhone activation but doesn't anymore. Shares spiked on Friday, and are up nearly 20% in the last week.&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Furl%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3DiPhone%2B3G%26x%3D11%26y%3D19&amp;tag=ipod8g-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325"&gt;Pre Order Now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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