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Business Etiquette
Working with Americans
In a global economy that is both increasingly interdependent and driven by the need for rapid success, making the effort to understand the way business is run and how people in other countries tick, especially one as large and economically powerful as the United States, has never paid off more than it does today. The concept of the ‘American dream’, a phrase known around the world, lies behind the way that many Americans look at their careers.
Family & Society
Maximising Physical Security
As a member of a high-net-worth group, you want to preserve your privacy and security without the inconvenience of heavy surveillance. What measures can someone like you take to decrease the risk? Experts agree that there is no single checklist that can improve security, but there are steps you can take that make the target less clearly defined for hostile parties. WorldGuide spoke to various experts, compiling a list of thirty practical tips for home and abroad.
Japanese Art
Floating Worlds and Other Rarities
Collectors of Japanese art tend to focus on one type of object – one may collect folding screens or netsuke, the miniature carvings used as belt toggles on kimonos, another may develop a fascination for ukiyo-e woodcuts and paintings, while still another may pursue an obsession with sword fittings and armaments or objects related to the tea ceremony. Often these specific interests are a gateway to a broader fascination with the unique qualities of Japanese culture and history.
Alternative Healing
Massage
Even thousands of years ago mankind knew the healing effects of massage. The oldest known work on physiotherapeutic treatment is attributed to the legendary first emperor of China, Shi Huang-di, who ruled around 2,600 BC. About 2,000 years later in Europe, ancient Greek healer Hippocrates, one of the fathers of Western medicine, studied the effect of massage on the human body. He trusted in the power of massage as a method to promote healing and longevity and suggested that all physicians integrate massage into their healing practices.
Sports | Golf
Golf Hotels in the UK & Ireland
“Golf is a game whose aim it is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.” Or so thought Sir Winston Churchill. The undisputed home of golf is Scotland. Ireland is also a much-favoured destination drawing players to its greener-than-green courses and charming castle hotels. Our line-up of exclusive golf resorts in the UK and Ireland will help you plan your getaway, as well as providing insider tips on required handicaps, geographical diversity, course quality and hotel excellence.
Island Escapes
Finding the Right Caribbean Island
White sand beaches, calm surf, perfect winds, underwater havens of virgin coral and jewel-toned fish: anyone planning a vacation in the Caribbean will read these same descriptions applied to dozens of distinct destinations. In fact the illusion of homogeneity within this tropical region is what makes vacation planning so difficult. Will it be Turks and Caicos, Barbados or Bonaire? Does it even matter? It does. While it is true that almost all of the islands boast gorgeous beaches and perennially pleasant weather, some are more suited for certain activities than others. Whether you are an avid sailor or a dedicated beach bum, a passionate naturalist or a die-hard golfer, WorldGuide’s Caribbean Island Advisor will help you sort out the destination that’s right for you.
Fashion & Accessories
Tailor-Made Shirts
Ordering custom-made shirts isn’t as easy as it sounds. Several considerations must be taken into account by the buyer since every tailor might not. Fabrics, buttons, styles and colours – find out what to beware of in the tailor-made process and browse our list of noteworthy shirt-makers around the world.
Alternative Healing
Chinese Medicine: Eastern Healing
Preventing disease, promoting harmony in the body before disharmony can develop, and seeing the individual in his or her entirety – these are the goals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. Like other traditional healing arts, it is a holistic health science. TCM is based on ideas that are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and thought: Principles such as yin and yang or qi (chi) play an important role not only in the area of medicine, but also in the daily lives of many Chinese people. In the Tao Te Ching, the founder of Taoism, Lao Tzu, wrote: “The sage would not control the world. He is in harmony with the world.”
Technology | Security
Laptop Recovery
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Business is booming. The dinner with your potential client is going so well that the deal is a near certainty. In fact you’re having such an adrenalin rush that you don’t notice the passer-by pick up your laptop beside the table.According to the FBI, a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds and 97 per cent of them are never recovered. There’s a one in ten chance of your...
Alternative Healing
Risks of Yoga
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You may find an article pointing to the risks of practising yoga odd, especially in light of claims that yoga is ideal in reducing afflictions and illnesses. The merits of this eastern practice are evident and remain unchallenged. However, influenced by a western lifestyle, Yoga is increasingly exposed to new and controversial approaches. The author of this article is a yoga teacher and utterly convinced of the positive effects of this ancient tradition. At the same time, she cannot help but notice that over the past few years a mentality geared towards fitness within yoga practice has developed, raising doubts about the authenticity and tradition, and entailing a sizeable risk of injury.
Advice for Collectors
Small Museums in the US
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The reasons for collecting art can vary as widely as the personalities and passions of collectors themselves. As the Viennese writer Stefan Zweig once remarked, ‘In collecting, taste itself can be creative. Those for whom the written word falls short can express their character as value and their taste in concrete form through a collection of art, and in this way leave their mark’.
Business Etiquette
Working with Middle Easterners
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The Arab World, the Middle East – you have arrived to conduct business in a region which dominates the news. Put aside the media image of crises and violence. Begin with an open mind and you will quickly find, perhaps to your surprise, that you are well received and that Arabs are friendly and hospitable. In this article, you will learn about cultural guidelines, how to read unfamiliar names, gender issues and business dining. You will also find out that being late for a meeting is not necessarily seen as a breach of etiquette.
Buenos Aires
Introduction to Buenos Aires
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Beneath Buenos Aires’ dignified European facade beats a passionate Latin American heart. Diverse, lively and self-confident in spite of severe economic depression since 2001, the cosmopolitan Argentine capital seems to have captured the best of both continents. Many of its plazas and avenues impress with strong architectural echoes of Rome, Paris and Madrid, and some 85...
Technology
Vibration Platforms
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Vibration Platforms - Revolutionary Training or Marketing Swindle? It’s all the latest craze – Madonna, Demi Moore and Julia Roberts are just a few of the celebrities enthused – or shall I say shaken – by this new training method. Many professional athletes, such as PGA golfers or national German football players, have taken to vibration platforms as a new form of...
Wellness
Australian Nature Spas
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Back to nature and still the utmost in luxury? It is possible to combine the two, especially in Australia where the spa scene goes perfectly with a current trend favouring eco-minded, nature-oriented five-star retreats. Australia abounds with pristine forests, lakes and island escapes that combine the wild beauty of nature with spas that use locally-grown produce, observe the...
Crossing Cultures
Essential Reading on China
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With the recent sweeping changes in China’s social and economic climate, the frequency of contact between Chinese and foreigners has increased dramatically. The Middle Kingdom has become more attractive than ever to businesses, opening up to foreign influences and entrepreneurs while experiencing an unprecedented economic boom. China is the world’s most populous country, has one of the world’s highest economic growth rates and has developed into the third most active trading nation in the world. Visiting China has never been easier, but misunderstandings still abound. Delicate cultural differences and unwritten rules are a challenge for every foreigner. WorldGuide’s reading selection will help bridge these cultural barriers and bring visitors closer to a better understanding of the Chinese.
Berlin
Excursions from Berlin
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Potsdam (19 km/ 12 miles)Frederick the Great’s Sanssouci Palace and New Palace are the crown jewels of this city on the Havel River. The capital of Brandenburg in former East Germany has long been the primary place of residence of the Prussian royal family, and because of this is closely associated with the rulers’ famed military tradition. It is, however, Frederick II’s...
Kuala Lumpur
Sights in Kuala Lumpur
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? Listed below in red are Internet links to the city’s cultural attractions. These websites offer information on opening times and tips on getting to your destination, as well as addresses, listings of current exhibitions, background on collections and schedules of special events.Petronas Twin TowersThese gleaming spires were the world’s tallest buildings at the time of...
Prevention
Combatting the Common Cold
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The common cold is a hot topic of conversation every winter. Everyone knows the feeling of a cold coming on – that typical tickle in your nose, the scratching sensation in your throat and the chill that runs from your head to your toes. The best time to take action against a cold is when the very first signs appear. There are several natural remedies that can help to halt the symptoms and even prevent the outbreak. The following is a list of approaches and practical tips to make your winter a healthier one.
Island Escapes
Finding the Right Caribbean Island
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White sand beaches, calm surf, perfect winds, underwater havens of virgin coral and jewel-toned fish: anyone planning a vacation in the Caribbean will read these same descriptions applied to dozens of distinct destinations. In fact the illusion of homogeneity within this tropical region is what makes vacation planning so difficult. Will it be Turks and Caicos, Barbados or Bonaire? Does it even matter? It does. While it is true that almost all of the islands boast gorgeous beaches and perennially pleasant weather, some are more suited for certain activities than others. Whether you are an avid sailor or a dedicated beach bum, a passionate naturalist or a die-hard golfer, WorldGuide’s Caribbean Island Advisor will help you sort out the destination that’s right for you.
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