New Version Free Google Translate Translate Using Camera

Article Extracted from Iphone Life 20.01.2015

On Wednesday Google released a new version of Google Translate (free) in the App Store that has some great new features. Most importantly, it now includes Word Lens: you can point your camera at some text in a foreign language, and the translated text will instantly overlay the image on your screen. You don't even need an Internet connection. According to the announcement on the Official Google Blog, the translation works between English and French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, with more languages to be added.

Also now available on iOS devices is a new feature in conversation mode: you can carry on a conversation with someone who speaks another language, and Google Translate will automatically recognize which language is being spoken. The demo video below shows how it works:

As you speak, your words automatically appear on the display the target language you've selected. Then as the other person speaks, his or her words appear on the display in English. What's nice about this new feature is that you don't have to indicate each time who's speaking. This automatic language detection in conversation mode allows you to have a more fluid conversation with someone who speaks another language.

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Ladyboys - Thailand's 3rd sex

Thailand’s Third Sex

Posted on November 28, 2014 by admin - Featured Posts

extract from the G spot November 2014

Oops, you certainly made a mistake when you got that one back to your hotel bed………definitely not what you expected under the clothes of that gorgeous lady you picked up for a fantasy night of illicit midnight romping. It is just another night where one more western male on his dream golf holiday in Thailand has forgotten that there is a third sex inhabiting the Land of Smiles.

Having lived in Thailand for a while now, I have heard or overheard in cafes, many funny male stories of how they just didn’t know they were with a ladyboy until they got into bed together. Of course being female, and I am a Western female, I actually find it highly amusing and entertaining, much to the guy’s embarrassment. I know for a fact, many guys won’t even admit their faux pas whilst on a golfing holiday to their mates at home, as they are too mortified to revisit what they consider to be a harrowing experience. The thought of a guy coming unstuck especially at the last moment, tickles my fancy. I suppose that is a warped female’s appreciation for the finer moments in life at the cost of a male ego. It should be listed as one more hazard of playing a Thailand golf course.

Katoeys are mostly on the stunning side and sexy beautiful human beings. They are an intricate and accepted part of Thailand’s society and culture. Apart from the ones that are out for financial gain just as many western prostitutes are, katoeys are shy and private people who don’t flaunt themselves as bar girls, which is the image that most tourists have.

Walk down any street in Patong, Patpong, Pattaya or Bangkok, multitudes of flamboyant exotic creatures of the night in skimpy clothing will flock to a western male in the hope of snaring a white farang for a “short” time, or if they are lucky it will be for a “long” time. This is the “time” of utter confusion for the “straight” lusting males. Is she a he?

In Thailand, a katoey (or kathoey) is the term used to refer to an effeminate gay male or a transgender woman. Khmer in origin, the word katoey means “lady boy”. If you have an eye for detail and are not short sighted, a lady boy is actually quite easy to pick, despite the deceptive outwardly feminine appearance. That is, if you have not had a skin full of alcohol in some dark seedy bar, which quite often is the prerequisite to the “oh my god” scenario. Or maybe women are just better at spotting the difference, as females think with their brains and not another part of our anatomy, which may impair our judgment.

Walk into a Thai department store or anywhere cosmetics are sold, chances are the salesperson will be a katoey, the hairdresser, the fashionista or the waitress wearing a brilliant smile. A katoey is the consummate femme fatale. They certainly know their stuff and how to strut it. It is almost as if a lady boy is more woman than an actual woman; a mythical courtesan, paramour or muse to the male universe. Katoeys display female traits typical of every woman; they chatter amongst their friends, cry and rant, they want to be the best dressed and the most beautiful.

Just remember if the female form beside you has perfectly applied and a serious amount of makeup going on, the perkiest luscious tits, long slim legs that go on forever and is dressed in a provocative manner, chances are the person is a lady boy. Don’t think that you can pick a katoey by a deep husky voice alone, or big feet and hands. Sure there are some katoeys that stick out like a sore thumb due to their ungainly walk, in some cases caused by the block and tackle of appendage tucked up. With some it is a 50/50 chance of maybe, and then there are the lady boys that will defy the odds with their beauty, grace and mannerisms. Just make sure you wear a hat when playing golf in Thailand so that your brain doesn’t get fried.

I could say, jump in and go for it. Some men have decided that it is their partner of choice. As in golf, the shot you take is an individual one. Sexuality is a private and personal choice and at the end of the day, we are all just people in different guises.

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Get your "Total Recall" dream with iphone app Dream on

Select a dream from the Menu and "away you go", if nothing else you'll have a solid night's sleep..

In the morning, record check your sleep pattern, record your personal diary and determine your amazed or insane.. lol

for the nominal price of the app and the thought of a Thrill ride or your pleasure or just a solid nights sleep is well worth the price.

A psychologist is asking iPhone owners to sleep with their iPhones on the bed in a test to see if sounds can influence dreams.

You can take part in a mass psychological experiment, the app is designed and introduced by British psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman who also describes himself as an "author and performer". Wiseman says: "This app may provide a real breakthrough in changing how we dream, and record and track those dreams." The idea is that users fire up the app before going to sleep, setting up an in-app alarm, and then doze off, leaving it sitting on the bed. The iPhone's gyroscope monitors the movement of the bed and when the sleeper has stilled, suggesting that they have gone into REM sleep, the phone starts playing the selected soundtrack.

The two "free" audio options for the prospective dreamer include: Into The City and Peaceful Garden. (So no making sweet love to Angelina Jolie soundscapes.) However, for a small price you can purchase a variety of other dreams (soundscapes): Ocean View, Space Shuttle or Relaxing Rainforest.

You are asked to plug in your iPhone before settling it on your bed, presumably the app is a bit of a battery-drainer so make sure you have a charger.

It also creams off your location (if you allow it to) to allow the app-makers to take note of whether people in different places dream differently.

The experiment bit comes in the morning, when you are asked to send in a quick report of your dream to the app's dream bank, which the app encourages you to post on Twitter and on Facebook, tagging your friends in it.

Dream:ON is also a social experiment – in the morning Dream:ON presents you with a graph of your movement during the night, allows you to tag any of your friends who appeared in your dreams via Facebook (just like you would when you tag a picture) and invites you to post a short description of your dream to our experimental 'Dream Bank'. Creating the world's largest dream experiment [sic].

So even people who don't own iPhones can get dragged into this if they appear in the dreams of their fanboi friends. The site does warn: "If you should experience any unforseen [sic] or undesired effects, you should stop using Dream:ON."

Derision on social networks should not be unexpected. ®

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Phill Smith - Exec Tours Bangkok, I'm impressed!!!

The author explains the clarity and depth of our dreams will differ with each person in sync with their dream menu (soundscapes).

For me, it's been brilliant, if nothing else its a solid night sleep, the fact that you can view a report in the morning gives you insight.. it's up to you to believe in something that is helping you and dismiss it and try something else

Three (3) nights 

The 1st night shows a somber rollercoaster of sleep and on the 3rd night I enjoyed a solid sleep pattern. 

Derision on social networks should not be unexpected. ®

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Bangkok 2 day stopover dash

Enroute to the reclusive theme of a island hideaway couple Trevor and Marina enjoyed a 2 day stopover in Bangkok.


Armed with a phone number of local host they dashed around Bangkok, see the sights, tasting the delights and slept well each night before transferring to their restful 2 week break.

video of the Bangkok dash

Their regret was not making Bangkok the stopover on the way home...  and not allowing more time for all the treasures in Bangkok.

All too often travellers attempt to make a long haul, all day,  non stop connecting flights to return home only to find they have used up all that rest battling the journey home.

The last experience is the lasting memory, so take it easy on the way home and enjoy the ride, if your returning from another zone, stop over in Bangkok for a few days, shop, rest and energised for that last leg of your flight home.

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Special Thai VIP Services Available At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

For some travellers, the thought of arrival and departure procedures at a busy airport can be enough to cause stress.  THAI's Royal Orchid Holidays has introduced three special packages, designed to streamline the process for travellers and create a stress and hassle-free airport experience.

'Meet and Greet' packages are available at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport for either departing or arriving passengers from $24* per person and Royal Silk Business Class lounge access is available for stays of up to 2.5 hours from $46* per person.  Please note that rates are subject to change.

Conditions apply. *Based on a mimimum of 2 adults travelling together. Packages are available exclusively to travellers travelling on THAI flights and ticketed for travel on THAI. To book contact your travel agent or THAI reservations on 1300 651 960 or email reservations@thaiairways.com.au.

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date of publication Jan 2015 - check TG site for updates or at time of making booking

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FREE iPhone app remote desktop control Google Chrome

Great news for Iphone users

There are plenty of remote desktop apps that let you log into and control a home computer from your iPhone or iPad. But some of the better options cost money and probably aren't as simple as logging into your Google account. 

Today, Google released its Chrome Remote Desktop app, already since April on Android, for Apple's mobile OS. Once the app's downloaded, you just install an accompanying Remote Desktop app in your Chrome browser and from that point on you can access your home PC or Mac from pretty much anywhere: Android, iOS, the desktop Chrome browser, and Chromebooks can all get you there in a pinch.

Once you have the extension and the app installed, you can log in to your computer from your iOS device in a matter of seconds using your Google account. In a bit of brief testing, it works about as well as other remote desktop options, with the added benefit of being free.

In a snap  . .what to do

1. Your desktop: need to be using Chrome Browser and instal the free extension in Google Chrome

2. download your free smartphone app  iPhone app form  iTunes App Store,other smartphones go to the appropriate shop/store within your smartphone app to purchase your app

3. Activate the link in your smartphone and your desktop - using your FREE gmail account

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Phill Smith, Exec Tours Bangkok

all done within 40 seconds and it works like a champion
I downloaded the apps, connected and activated using my gmail account and fired them up.

The remote control is as good as the renown "teamviewer". You can permit other users to access your desktop with a shared passcode

Excellent for collaboration
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10 of the best golf courses in Thailand

Top 10 golf courses in Thailand

extract from golfsavers edition November 2014

Golfers from around the world are flocking to play golf in Thailand, where the courses, the facilities and the service are second to none. In Thailand golf also benefits from wonderful all-year-round weather, whilst experts predict that Thai golf will soon be as globally popular as Thai food. We have selected our top 10 golf courses in Thailand; but if you have a favourite golf course which you think should be on the list then do let us know.

Top 10 Golf Courses In Thailand

1. Black Mountain Golf Club – Hua Hin

6,903 Metres, Par 72
Designed by Phil Ryan, Black Mountain has hosted several Asian PGA events. Set amidst breathtaking scenery, it is a challenging layout presented in fabulous condition, with a clubhouse that serves exceptional food and provides a host of other excellent facilities.

2. Banyan Golf Club – Hua Hin

6,730 Metres, Par 72
Universally recognised as one of the best golf courses in Thailand, six sets of tee-boxes enable golfers of all standards to enjoy a brilliant layout featuring strategically placed water hazards and fast greens. The stunning mountain views will also take your breath away, whilst players love to watch the sun go down in Mulligan’s Pub.

3. Siam Country Club Old Course – Pattaya

6,549 Metres, Par 72
Revamped in 2007, this outstanding course annually plays host to the LPGA Honda Classic. The fairways are lined with mature trees whilst it pays to avoid the new bunkers and the creek which crosses the iconic 15th hole. The club also boasts world-class practice facilities.

4. Alpine Golf and Sports Club – Bangkok

6,340 Metres Par 72
This Ronald M. Garl masterpiece allows you to follow in the footsteps of none other than Tiger Woods who won the Johnnie Walker Classic here in 2000. Fast sloping greens, water hazards, expertly positioned bunkers and undulating fairways present a tough but enjoyable challenge, whilst the clubhouse offers everything expected of a world-class golf club.

5. Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Resort – Chiang Mai

6,457 Metres Par 72
Set in the hills outside Chiang Mai, it’s easy to see why this course has won numerous awards as you soak up the magnificent views offered by almost every hole. Most of the greens are guarded by an army of bunkers, so before hitting the first-tee it’s an idea to make use of the excellent practice facilities and hone your sand-wedge skills. There is also a spa and excellent bar and restaurant facilities.

6. Santiburi Chiang Rai Country Club – Chiang Rai

6,266 Metres, Par 72
Brilliantly designed to offer low-handicappers the chance to excel, whilst offering high-handicappers a safer alternative, it is renowned for its beautiful lakes, mature trees and lush fairways. Grass and sand bunkers protect what are usually lightning fast greens, whilst the clubhouse is a great place to talk about your round over a sandwich and a beer.

7. Red Mountain Golf Club – Phuket

6,314 Metres Par 72
The wonderful views are worth the price of the green-fee, but a buggy is compulsory in circumnavigating this hilly layout. The jungle also awaits wayward shots, but there are some truly fantastic and unforgettable holes including the 3rd and 6th, whilst the 17th, requires a tee shot from an elevated tee through a tree canopy to the waiting green below.

8. Thai Country Club – Bangkok

6,539 Metres Par 72
The course has hosted several professional events, the highlight of which is the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, won by Tiger Woods. Always immaculately presented,
water features on many of the holes, whilst lightning-fast greens and strategically placed bunkers add to the challenge. Luxury facilities, great service and top-notch caddies make sure your time here will be unforgettable.

9. Laem Chabang International Country Club – Pattaya

6,460 Par 72
Jack Nicklaus deigned, there are three 9-hole layouts: The Lake, The Mountain and The Valley, which depict the terrain in which each are set. Expect lush fairways, fast greens and top-class caddies, whilst you can also play night-golf here.

10. Blue Canyon Country Club Lakes Course – Phuket

6,460 Par 72
A magnificent course where avoiding the numerous canyons and lakes is paramount if you want to shoot a low score, whilst the hazards can be avoided if you’re not feeling confident to carry them. There are some great holes, and the last hole is universally renowned as one of the best 18th holes in the world.

Golf has never been as popular as it is today, so come and play a round in one of our top 10 golf courses in Thailand – you won’t be disappointed.
If you disagree with our choice and think other courses should replace some of our top pick we would love to hear from you.

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LADYBOY CELEBRITIES

LADYBOY CELEBRITIES Bangkok, Thailand

Around 1% of Thai population are ladyboys, men who use hormones and surgery to become female. The series looks at ladyboys demanding equal rights as they blaze a trail beyond Thailand’s infamous go-go bars.

Episode 01 - Celebrities

It's said that the best looking girls in Thailand are men. Around one percent of the Thai population are ladyboys, men who use hormones and surgery to become female. Ladyboys are men who were born into female bodies; many of them are rejected. Some have breast implants or a full sex change while others keep a little something extra. This series looks at ladyboys demanding equal rights as they blaze a trail beyond Thailand's infamous go-go bars. 

Link to videos 1 to 4 covering series one (1) Celebrity Ladyboys

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