| The Truth About Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer by Gregory Smyth |
| If you are feeling confused about the health effects of mobile phones, and their possible links to brain cancer, you are not alone ... and you should be! Most scientists are as confused as the general public. Studies have been inconclusive - however one uniting theme has been that in order to be on the safe side, you should curb your mobile phone use. We look at the evidence either side. |
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| Size Doesn't Matter - Your Business's Weight With Internet Marketing by Gregory Smyth |
| The Internet has revolutionized every facet of our lives - the way we do business, invest, research and socialize. Business strategies that work in the 'real' world, however, are simply not applicable online. We look at how your business can 'punch above its weight' with online strategies like search engine ranking optimization, link building, distributing press releases and article marketing. |
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| Stem Cells Isolated In The Fight Against Cancer by Gregory Smyth |
| One of the most important developments in cancer research in recent times is the discovery of cancer stem cells. These cells, like human adult stem cells, have the potential to become any other type of cell found within the tumor. Years after the discovery of cell therapy and adult stem cell benefits, scientists have isolated cancer stem cells. |
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| Social Network Advertising Great For Niche Marketers by Gregory Smyth |
| Facebook now has more than 124 million users, with over 15 million users of the mobile service. MySpace has over 246 million users, and even smaller sites that aren't generally known in households can have hundreds of millions of users in specific communities. Advertising on these platforms can be extremely important as a niche part of your web marketing strategy. |
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| If It's Good Enough For Lewis Hamilton ... Mercedes The Top Choice For F1 Driver by Gregory Smyth |
| If there is anyone in the world you would want to model your car choice after, it is McLaren's championship winning driver Lewis Hamilton. Failing that, any old racing card driver will do! We explore the drivers that have made Mercedes vehicles the top premium vehicle in Hong Kong, and all over the world. |
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| Cyber Crime In Thailand - Laws To Protect Business by Gregory Smyth |
| Cyber crime is a growing problem wherever the internet reaches to, and Thailand is no exception. It is a notoriously difficult environment to regulate, with the twists and turns of differing international and Thailand laws, and the complexity of policing websites. Thai law companies and business legal services have applauded a new cyber crime law, which helps protect Thai citizens and businesses. |
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| Diet Soft Drink And Its Risks To Your Brain by Gregory Smyth |
| It is ironic that the use of a product meant to enhance our health, the artificial sweetener, is actually harming it. It has been widely publicized in recent years that aspartame, a sugar substitute found in diet soft drinks, and marketed alone as Nutrasweet and Equal, can actually impair brain function and cause tumours, migraines and seizures. |
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| Best of Bangkok For First Timers by Gregory Smyth |
| Bangkok is one of the world's fastest growing tourist cities. There are temples to see, shopping to do, massages to have and plenty of districts with their own personalities to check out. There is so much that it can be overwhelming. If you are making your first trip to Bangkok, we look at the activities and Bangkok airport hotels that will show you Thailand's best. |
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| Ethical Investments For Business: The Way Of The Future by Gregory Smyth |
| Our world is getting much smaller - as travel increases, business borders break down, and we become "globalized", our neighbour's business is truly our own. This is what makes ethical investment such a wave of the future - investment decisions can no longer be divorced from our personal reality. Our business consultancy mangers look at how the trend is developing. |
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| Hot Tips for Fast Ice Skating by Gregory Smyth |
| Whether you are into figure skating in Hong Kong or ice hockey in Hong Kong, when it comes to competition, speed is of the essence! You may not always need to be "putting the pedal to the metal" - but when you need that speed boost, you need it straight away! Here we look at techniques to practice for more speed on the ice rink. |
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| Best Bangkok Districts For Business Trips by Gregory Smyth |
| If you are planning a business trip or corporate meeting in Bangkok, you may have already discovered that Bangkok is not just one city each of its dozen or so districts is a virtual city in itself. Which are the best districts for business trips, in terms of business hotels in Bangkok, facilities, and convenience of location? |
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| Search Engine Strategies For Beginners by Gregory Smyth |
| While a good internet consultancy service is worth its weight in gold for increasing your search engine rankings, a long term strategy to keep you at the top of those Google results is a collaborative effort. Here we look at the web marketing strategies that work, and how both the site owner and the internet marketing experts can contribute. |
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| Google - Yahoo Merger Unimportant To Business's With Expert Internet Marketers by Gregory Smyth |
| The Google-Yahoo merger, or deal to display each other's search results, has been the talk of the internet marketing world for quite some time now. Will the deal give advertisers better exposure, meaning increased sales, or will it simply drive ad prices up in a currently bipolar market? |
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| New Tool Helps Women Detect Breast Cancer Early by Gregory Smyth |
| It is estimated that one in nine women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and while regular cancer checkups by experts are always recommended, there is no substitute for easy, accessible breast self-examinations. A new glove has been developed to help women detect even small changes in their breast tissue, and is expected to greatly increase the number of cancer survivors. |
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| Uniquely Unique: Super Modified Cars at SEMA by Gregory Smyth |
| SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and to anyone who knows more about their car than where to check the oil (when they occasionally remember!), it is a mecca of car-fantasy. We look at Mercedes vehicles debut at SEMA, as well as the other top picks of unique auto sports available in Hong Kong and car accessories available in Hong Kong, from 2008's SEMA show. |
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| Concerns Over New Thai Retail Laws by Gregory Smyth |
| Changes to retail laws in Thailand have been long awaited, as well as much debated. Law firms in Thailand are busily trying to gauge the impact of the new laws, as are trading partners like the UK, and hundreds of retailers are now seeking business advice in Thailand themselves. We examine some of the controversy over this new Thailand law. |
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| Most Popular Sports In Hong Kong by Gregory Smyth |
| Hong Kong, as a blend of both its European colonizers and its Chinese history, has some unique tastes in sport. Ice events like figure skating in Hong Kong and ice hockey in Hong Kong are extremely popular, as are both Western sports like horse racing and Eastern traditional sports like dragon boat racing. We look at the region's sporting profile. |
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| For The Future: New Diesels by Gregory Smyth |
| With fuel prices skyrocketing and increasing concern about greenhouse gases, car manufacturers are looking to diesel as one of the closest stepping stones on the road from gasoline powered cars to something infinitely more efficient, before even hybrid cars in Hong Kong. Several manufacturers have now announced new diesel models, including Mercedes autos. We check out the best new diesels. |
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| Delectable Dining and Decadent Dreams in Bangkok by Gregory Smyth |
| Eating and sleeping - two of life's essentials, and also two of our most pleasurable activities! They say a change is as a good as a holiday, and both together, especially if you focus on the basics of life on your vacation, can really give you a new lease on life. We look at how to eat and sleep in thrilling exotic style, at Bangkok's international airport hotels and delicious dining venues. |
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| Top Foods for Heart Health by Gregory Smyth |
| Heart disease kills more people in the world than any other condition, disease related or man-made, including war, famine, cancer, stroke, AIDS or malaria. Hospital heart centers have long known that to reduce cardiac surgery rates, a healthy diet and exercise is needed. However there are some sneaky superfoods that can really add to a healthy lifestyle in preventing heart disease. |
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| Shop, Shop, Shop and Relax In Bangkok by Gregory Smyth |
| For many travellers, one of Thailand's main attractions is the cheap shopping, and the excellent exchange rates that are common with many Western currencies. Shoes, clothes, and trinkets are all available at a fraction of the price. Here we look at the best districts to pack your suitcase for the return journey, and the best Bangkok hotels to rest your head at after a long day of shopping! |
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| A Car That Reflects Your Personality by Gregory Smyth |
| Many of us spend a significant proportion of our lives in cars. Often that time is stressful enough, with starting times to meet, traffic to beat, and selfish or blind drivers to contend with! However, the experience of driving to and from work each day can be a dream rather than a nightmare, with a premium Hong Kong vehicle or luxury Hong Kong car that reflects your personality. |
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| Work Permit Laws And Their Effect On Your Business by Gregory Smyth |
| If your business has traditionally utilized the skills of international workers, there have been some recent developments in work permit laws that you should be aware of. Legal services in Thailand advise that Thai business law regarding alien workers has been updated, with increased fines and fees, as well as withholding obligations, for employers. |
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| Cosmetics Rife with Cancer Causing Chemicals - The Brands to Avoid by Gregory Smyth |
| With a third of women and half of men in the US set to be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, regular cancer checkups have never been more important. However, we must also look to the causes of cancer - a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products have now been found to contain the cancer causing chemical 1,4-dioxane - we reveal the brands that do and the brands that don't. |
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| Choosing The Best Small Business Bank Account by Gregory Smyth |
| When you've been working in a small business for a while, one of the first things you realize is that everyone wants your money - and personal bank accounts usually don't have the necessary features to make all those payments a painless fact of life. Our business consultancy management experts look at how to ensure that you open the right corporate bank account. |
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