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Inability to hear is not the only effect of hearing loss, it can also have a profound impact on your life. Having difficulty executing daily tasks, and strained relationships are examples of the overall effect of loss of hearing.
A survey conducted by AARP found that quality of life is more seriously impacted by hearing loss than:
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Obesity
There are many people who don't seek help with their hearing loss in spite of the fact that it gets in the way of their lives. A perceived stigma associated with loss of hearing is one reason why people with hearing loss don't get the help they need, say researchers. People are scared they will be treated differently if people learn they are dealing with hearing loss. It doesn't matter how old they are, this perception can distort the way they see themselves.
Your Not The Only One
As lifespans get longer, hearing loss has become more prevalent, despite the fact that it can affect people of any age, The World Health Organization reports that there are more than 1.1 billion people, many of them young adults, at risk of hearing loss and the public perception that comes with it. Hearing loss is, as a matter of fact, one of a young adult's greatest health threats. The reluctance to get help persists even while the amount of people with hearing loss increases. What is the impact on overall health?
How Is Hearing Loss Viewed?
The story is pretty much demonstrated by the very definition of stigma, which is a brand that marks someone as inferior. Feeling older, less healthy, and less capable are concerns that a lot of people with hearing loss have.
Historically, there is some basis for this concern. A 2010 study revealed people were not as well accepted when they suffered from hearing loss. But the data from this research is almost 10 years old. As hearing loss is becoming more widespread, this perception is changing. Hearing loss technology is becoming Stylish, fun, and cutting edge. Even celebrities are publicly wearing hearing aids. Research reveals that some other age related health issues, such as dementia, may be slowed or even prevented by getting treatment. This is changing peoples mind about hearing loss and also their hearts. Some people still don't get help despite this research.
What Difference Does it Make?
It is simple to say that perception doesn't matter, but if this anxiety is keeping you from getting help, recognize that there are health repercussions for not getting treatment. An AARP survey discovered that more people agree to get colonoscopies than they do hearing tests. Not recognizing your hearing loss, not getting a hearing exam and seeking treatment will take a physical toll, particularly over time.
Untreated Hearing Loss, What Are The Consequences?
Your overall health will be impacted by these physical consequences;
In life, everything is more difficult if you are struggling to hear. You have to work harder than other people to hear conversations and sounds. Because you can't hear traffic or a person walking up behind you, you have to put more work into keeping safe also. All the additional effort you put into daily tasks will lead to chronic fatigue.
You can suffer from headaches and migraines if you have too much fear and tension. You might not realize there is a connection, but studies have demonstrated a link between migraines and some kinds of hearing loss. The constant extra effort by your brain to compensate for what you can't hear can cause your head to hurt even if you're not prone to migraines.
Mental Health
You could possibly also face mental health problems as a consequence of your untreated hearing loss like depression and social anxiety. Social isolation is worse when you have hearing loss and it can also result in dementia. You will have less energy and will be moodier if you have these other challenges.
Overcoming Negative Perceptions of Hearing Loss
Surmounting these negative perceptions begins with getting help. If you are losing your hearing, it is treatable. Your only creating your own suffering by not seeking help.
There might not even be a cause to stress because not all hearing loss is permanent. common earwax buildup can result in hearing loss, but you won't know for sure unless you make an appointment to have a hearing test.
If it turns out you do have hearing loss, you need to deal with it. Hearing aids come in many style options nowadays. Less conspicuous styles are available if you are worried about people finding out you have hearing loss.
You can prove everyone wrong if you deal with your hearing loss in the right way. You can be just as active and healthy as everyone else, so wear your hearing aids with confidence. Everyone who suffers from hearing loss will also be benefited by your actions. Boost awareness and keep healthy by not giving in to negative perceptions.
Hearing loss is a medical condition, not a problem. Get a hearing exam today.


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Three rockets were fired in the area of the Iraq-Kuwait border on Friday.
Reuters quotes an Iraqi official as saying that they landed inside Iraq and were not aimed at Kuwait or the disputed Mubarak port.
"The rockets targeted the (former) Bucca prison building, which is used by foreign companies," Ali al-Maliki, head of the Basra provincial council's security committee, told Reuters. "Security forces managed to seize the vehicle which was used to launch the rockets."
Basra police spokesman Colonel Kareem al-Zaidi also denied any rockets had been fired at Kuwait's Mubarak port, currently being built on Bubiyan Island.
Shi'ite militia in southern Iraq warned earlier this year they would attack Kuwait if it insisted on building the port.
(Source: Reuters)

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Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake combines the sweetness of hot chocolate in the milkshake form! This frozen chocolate milk is my version of the famous serendipity drink. You are going to love this hot chocolate milkshake.
There is an excitement in my family. My mom and dad are getting a puppy. They have been lonely since their dog, Waldo passed away a few weeks ago.
My mom started looking on Petfinder for a puppy, well they did find one they liked from a rescue group in PA. They fell in love with the photo. So they filled out an application for it.
The rescue said they could not open the application, could my mom fill out again. So she did, and she emailed them to please let her know if they were still having issues and that they got the application. They were very anxious for this puppy.
A week went by and there was no answer from this rescue. My mom was even staying by the phone, so she could set up for the interview for the puppy. Something was strange, why did they email them 24 hours after the first application to say they could not open it, and would not email them or call them after the second application?
Friday after work, I looked on this Pet Rescue's Facebook page and I saw the puppy my parents were trying to adopt. The photo was put up with the caption that he was placed with his fur-ever family. I had to call my mom to give her the bad news.
Not A Good Rescue Place
This was so upsetting, the rescue group lied to my mom. The puppy was not available. It takes two weeks for these adoptions, with a background check, calling references, interviews, and home inspection.
Finally, Saturday morning, they emailed my mom to tell her although they loved reading her application, which by the way was 10 pages long, however, they called my mom's vet and found out she has never had any dog heartworm vaccinated. They do not adopt to people who do not have their dog's heart wormed.
I know this isn't true because one of her dogs was heart wormed. When comes to a pet's health, my mom is on top of it. We cared for an insulin dependent dog, a thyroid problem dog, and Waldo, who had Cushing's.
She has really gone above and beyond for special needs dogs. Plus the vet confirmed, this rescue place never called them. They lied to my parents. My one friend feels this place did age discrimination against my parents, I have to agree with him. The whole thing is very strange.
New Puppy
There is a new puppy coming! I saw Craig's List Ad for Pittsburgh area that was for 5 eight week puppies. I emailed the woman, got some info, then forwarded to my mom.
I did that so can make sure this place was legit. I could not see my mom and dad go through another place that would lie to them. Long story short, she filled out on the application and 24 hours later she got a phone call, they loved her application and she was approved for one of the puppies.
My mom said she had the woman choking up on the phone when she told all about what they went through with Waldo. How they, my mom and dad, have been lonely since he passed. This woman could tell my mom loved dogs. Anyone one who knows my family knows we treat our pets like they are family.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake
We need to celebrate to new beginnings. The simplest way to celebrate is with a milkshake. Not just any milkshake, but a Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake.
I am obsessed with Frozen Hot Chocolate. The truth is, I wanted to reshoot the photo for my Frozen Hot Chocolate Pops, when I had an idea, why not make a milkshake instead. So I did and man was it good! A Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake was born.
Hot Chocolate Milkshake
So is the frozen hot chocolate milkshake a hot milkshake or is it frozen? Well, It is actually neither. It is kinda like frozen chocolate milk, only better.
This milkshake recipe tastes just like hot chocolate only cold. The frozen hot chocolate became popular from a shop in New York, Serendipity. Then the movie came out and the legendary frozen hot chocolate was here to stay.
How To Make A Milkshake
What is the best way to make a frozen hot chocolate milkshake or any milkshake? The milkshake recipe is easy, however, there are a few tips for creating the perfect milkshake every time.
- Alway have 3 scoops of ice cream in the blender! Three is the magic number for that creamy milkshake taste.
- Never add ice to a blender for a milkshake. Ice will water the shake down and it just will not taste right.
- If you want a thinner milkshake, use milk, not ice or water.
- Use soft ice cream, not runny or hard ice cream. Take out the freezer and let sit for about 10 minutes and you will see a difference soft ice cream makes in creamy milkshakes.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
The sweetness of hot chocolate in the milkshake form! A recipe from Seduction in the Kitchen
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 2 packets hot chocolate mix
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
- In a small sauce pan, meat up the milk to warm, but not boiling.
- Take off the heat and add 1 packet of the hot chocolate mix, stir until dissolved.
- In a blender, add the ice cream and the other hot chocolate packet.
- Pour in the milk mixture, and blend everything until it all mixed together.
- Pour into a tall glass, garnish with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings and ENJOY!
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 410
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DC Films Update — BvS Running Time, Justice League Start Date, and Wonder Woman BTS Photos
By Muuka Muyumba
We inch closer and closer to the premiere of the DC Films universe, and now a German AMC Theaters website may have revealed the running time for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which hits theaters on March 25, 2016, which has the film running about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
So despite us getting 2 and a half hours of goodness in that film, director Zack Snyder revealed today that Justice League Part 1 is set to start filming on April 11, 2016. That means we will get another DC Film universe movie shooting a little over two weeks after the release of Dawn of Justice. Justice League Part 1 will shoot at the Warner Bros. Leavesden studios in southeast England, as well as various locations around London and in Iceland (Sorry, Detroit, as Michigan's film incentives were less of an attraction this time around). Justice League Part 2 will shoot separately and is on the release schedule for 2019, following standalone movies for The Flash (Ezra Miller) and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) (both planned for 2018).
DC Films will continue with the development of Cyborg movie with Ray Fisher, and a new take on Green Lantern, which is currently uncast. Wonder Woman hits theaters on June 23, 2017 with Gal Gadot in the lead.
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Speaking of Wonder Woman, new behind-the-scenes photos appeared online showing Gadot with her civilian sidekick Etta Candy as portrayed by a portly Lucy Davis (BBC's The Office). Even more photos from the set show London celebrating the end of World War I from the actual Trafalgar Square. The film is shooting in England at the same studio for Justice League Parts 1 and 2, so Gadot will likely just slide over from one sound stage to another once Part 1 ramps up production on April 11th.
Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman stars Gadot as Diana Prince, Chris Pine as Captain Steve Trevor, and Davis as Etta Candy, with Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Ewen Bemner, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Elena Anaya.
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Abraham Lincoln last rode out to the Soldiers' Home on April 13 1865, one day before his assassination. We retraced Lincoln's final commute on horseback from the White House to the Soldiers' Home on April 13 2015, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his final visit. Horses and riders from the Fort Myer Caisson Platoon and from the Goshen Hounds …Read More
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Fresnel Reflections
Definition: light reflections at optical interfaces
German: Fresnel-Reflexionen
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Author: Dr. Rüdiger Paschotta
When a light beam (e.g. a laser beam) reaches an interface between two different transparent media, it is partly transmitted into the other medium and partly reflected back into the original medium.
Complete transmission without any reflection would require impedance matching. Essentially all optical materials (except for some photonic metamaterials) have the relative permeability μ = 1, and in that case the impedance depends only on the refractive index. Therefore, the optical reflectivity at such an interface depends only on the refractive indices of the materials, and it vanishes if those indices are identical.
Quantitatively, the reflectivity and transmissivity at such an interface can be calculated with Fresnel equations for an arbitrary angle of incidence. The reflections themselves are called Fresnel reflections.
For the simplest case with normal incidence on the interface, the Fresnel reflectivity can be calculated with the following equation:
Examples for Fresnel Reflections
Fresnel reflections occur in many situations; some examples:
- When a laser beam is sent through an optical window with a single sheet of glass, there are reflections from both sides of the glass. Typical reflectivities of such interfaces (if they are not coated) are a few percent. For non-perpendicular incidence of the beam, one can easily see multiple reflections: primary reflections from the two interfaces, leading to two parallel reflected beams, plus additional week or beams related to multiple reflections of light.
- Fresnel reflections sometimes lead to parasitic lasing, e.g. in fiber amplifiers and slab lasers.
- In light emitting diodes (LEDs), Fresnel reflections make it difficult to efficiently extract the generated light; special LED designs have been developed to overcome that problem.
- Fresnel reflections also occur at the ends of optical fibers. When the ends of two fibers are fitted together (e.g. in a mechanical splice), but with a small air gap in between, there are Fresnel reflections from both sides of the gap. They can largely cancel each other if the width of the gap is far below one optical wavelength, but for larger gap sizes the effective reflectivity can be up to four times that of a single interface due to constructive interference (see Figure 1).
- Dielectric mirrors utilize Fresnel reflections at multiple optical interfaces, often with constructive interference of such reflections.
- Fresnel reflections are essential for the operation principle of birefringent tuners.
- For some fiber lasers, the Fresnel reflection at a fiber end is used for closing the laser resonator. Effectively, such a fiber end serves as an output coupler with a reflectivity of typically somewhat below 4%. The same technique is used for many laser diodes; here, the Fresnel reflectivity is substantially larger due to the high refractive index of the semiconductor material.
Suppression of Fresnel Reflections
In optics and laser technology, Fresnel reflections are often disturbing – particularly when they occur at normal incidence, so that the reflected beam goes back to the source and can have detrimental effects, for example on the operation of a laser. Besides, such reflections can cause unwanted loss of optical power. For such reasons, one often uses measures to more or less suppress Fresnel reflections. The following measures are common:
- One may use anti-reflection coatings. Essentially, with a single or multiple coating layers one creates additional optical interfaces such that the Fresnel reflections from the different interfaces cancel each other by destructive interference. The suppression which is possible in that way is often sufficient to avoid significant losses of optical power, but still often insufficient to avoid detrimental effects of parasitic reflections on laser operation.
- Detrimental effects of parasitic reflections are often avoided simply by avoiding exactly normal incidence, so that any reflected light will be spatially separated from the original beam. For example, laser crystals in bulk lasers are often slightly tilted against the laser beam to avoid exactly normal incidence. Output couplers of lasers are sometimes made with wedged mirror substrates so that parasitic reflections from the backside occur in a slightly different direction. Fiber ends are sometimes cleaved with a substantial angle.
- By using an angle of incidence which is Brewster's angle, one can largely suppress any reflections for p polarization (without using any coatings). For example, many prisms are cut such that one has such angles at both interfaces.
See also: Fresnel equations, refractive index, anti-reflection coatings
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Reporting the gender pay gap:
The steps businesses need to take to report on gender pay.
The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 impose obligations on employers with 250 or more employees to publish information relating to the gender pay gap in their organisation by:
- 31 March 2018 – for public sector organisations
- 5 April 2018 – for other businesses and charities.
Reporting businesses should nominate someone to manage the reporting (e.g. an HR director) who needs to:
- register the organisation on the government's online reporting service
- prepare the organisation's gender pay gap information using the available resources
An employer must publish six calculations showing their:
- average gender pay gap as a mean average
- average gender pay gap as a median average
- average bonus gender pay gap as a mean average
- average bonus gender pay gap as a median average
- proportion of males receiving a bonus payment and proportion of females receiving a bonus payment
- proportion of males and females when divided into four groups ordered from lowest to highest pay.
An employer must comply with the regulations for any year where they have a 'headcount' of 250 or more employees on 5 April (where the private and voluntary sector regulations apply) and 31 March (where the public sector regulations apply), but employers of all sizes should consider the advantages.
The definition of 'employee' for gender pay gap reporting includes:
- people who have a contract of employment with your organisation
- workers and agency workers (those with a contract to do work or provide services)
- some self-employed people (where they must personally perform the work)
You will be able to find the reports by employers with 250 or more employees on their gender pay gap on the government's online service


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Travel Information Briefing and Visitors Procedures
Welcome to Qatar
On behalf of the management of QNFS, we are pleased to welcome you to Doha, Qatar; a very dry, hot, arid but beautiful place to work and live. We have provided the following useful information to help you plan your travels to Doha which, we are confident, will contribute to a safe, successful and pleasant visit, or assignment.
Letters of Invitation / Visa Procedures
Before traveling to Qatar, it is necessary that all visitors should obtain a visa. There are two types of visas available: Business and Visitor visas. Business visa need to be arranged prior to any travel to Qatar. If for whatever reason travel is deemed urgent, a visitor visa can be purchased on arrival at the airport. However, it must be noted that it is illegal to perform any work related activities while traveling on a visitor visa.
Visitors who overstay their visa's validity, even for one day, will be subject to a penalty.
Commercial Flights to Doha
Visitors have the choice of a multitude of carriers flying on a daily basis into Doha from all over the world. The majority of carriers fly initially to Dubai; and from Dubai it is a very short one hour flight to Doha using Qatar Airlines.
Immigration Control / Customs
Upon arrival in Qatar, visitors are required to show their passports and valid visas to the Immigration Control representative. It is very important that the visitor hand carry a copy of the business visa that was issued to them prior to travelling to Qatar.
Please Note: There are no additional charges for business visa, except for the initial administration fee. If you are asked for a payment at the airport, simply remind them that you are holding a business visa and show to them the copy.
Ground Transportation
A taxi services is readily available and are safe and secure and will take you to your hotel as requested.
Local Currency
The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR), which divides into 100 dirhams. The Riyal exchange rate is pegged to the US Dollar at QR 3.65. Money and traveller cheques can be exchanged at banks, the airport and exchange dealers.
To avoid additional charges it is best to take Traveller Cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. The main bank branches are on Grand Hamad Street in Doha.
Banks are open Saturday to Thursday, 8am to 1pm and some are open into the evening. ATMs are available on the main streets of the cities and towns, at banks and in shopping malls and most shops, hotels and restaurants accept international credit cards.
Suitable hotels are as follows:
Contact Details
Ritz Carlton
PO Box 23400
Doha, Qataro
Four Seasons
The Corniche
Doha, Qatar
Inter Continental
PO Box 6822
Doha, Qatar
Sheraton Doha
Al Corniche Street,
PO Box 6000,
Doha, Qatar
Ras Abu Aboud Street,
P.O. Box 1911,
Doha, Qatar
W - Hotel
Al Buhaira St
Ad Dawhah 19573
Doha, Qatar
C Ring Rd,
Ad Dawhah, Ad Dawhah,
Doha, Qatar
La Cigale
60 Suhaim Bin Hamad
Street, Al Sadd Area
Doha, Qatar
Safilia Street,
Doha, Qatar
Doha Qatar, Doha, Ad
Dawhah 1254,
Doha, Qatar
+974 9974-4291
Po Box 24249 Jawaan
Street,Al Sadd,
Doha, Qatar
Musheireb Street,
Doha, Qatar
Al Sharq
PO Box 26662
Doha, Qatar
Contact details for several embassies are listed below:
Qatar has several great sightseeing attractions, including:
A useful internet websites about Qatar is: www.qatarliving.com
Vaccinations and Diseases
Depending on itinerary, personal risk factors, and the length of a visit, visitors may be advised to consider a vaccination against hepatitis A and B, typhoid and measles. Routine immunizations, such as those that prevent tetanus/diphtheria or "childhood" diseases, should be reviewed and updated as needed. It is recommended to make advance planning of vaccination since in some instances quite a long period of time should pass to get a strong immune response. Visitors need to consult their personal physician and/or Company Medical Department to get vaccination recommendations.
Many diseases, including hepatitis A and typhoid fever, are transmitted by unsanitary food handling procedures and contaminated water. Food and beverage precautions are essential in order to reduce chance of illness. If you experience the effects of food and/or water-borne deceases, medical attention must be sort within the first 24 to 36 hours of symptoms starting.
Tap water is generally safe to drink in major cities, but water quality is variable in rural areas. If in doubt, do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. We would suggest using bottled water for normal consumption. Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been thoroughly washed, peeled or cooked. Avoid unpasteurized milk and any products that might have been made from unpasteurized milk, such as ice cream. We suggest to always avoid food and beverages obtained from street vendors.
Medical Facilities
Good modern medical care and medicines are available in Doha, although only basic or no medical care may be available in Qatar's smaller cities or outlying areas. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation elsewhere can cost thousands of dollars. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services.
The following facilities are recommended by SOS:
It is worth noting that the following facilities are also highly recommended:
The crime rate in Qatar is generally low. A large police presence is apparent to travelers throughout the country. Incidents of violence are rare but have occurred more frequently as Doha's population and economic pressures on expatriate workers have increased substantially during the past few years. Local and third-country-national young men have been known to verbally and physically harass unaccompanied, expatriate women. Reports of petty theft have been growing, including ATM and credit card theft, purse snatching and pick pocketing.
Visitors in Qatar are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events and take appropriate steps to bolster their personal security at all times. Travelers are cautioned not to leave valuables such as cash, jewelry, and electronic items unsecured in hotel rooms or unattended in public places.
IIncidents involving insults or obscene language/gestures often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment and/or fines whether the incident occurs between private parties or involves officers of the law. Insulting someone in public is considered a punishable offense. Drunk driving, public intoxication and other alcohol-related offenses are treated with severity and will result in arrest, heavy fines, imprisonment, including expulsion from the country. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Qatar are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines prior to expulsion from the country. Homosexual activity is considered to be a criminal offense, and those convicted may be sentenced to lashings, a prison sentence, and/or deportation.
Qatari customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning importation into Qatar of items such as alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related material (hand-cuffs, knives, laser sights, laser pointers, etc), or anything deemed pornographic or sexually-related by Qatari authorities. While importation of religious material for personal use is acceptable, importation of religious material for the purpose of proselytizing is not.
Security Tips
To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime, exercise the same precautions that you would in any large city and follow these tips:
Public Holidays
The following are official Qatari holidays:
Visitors should note that the weekend in Qatar for all industries is not the same as that observed in the Western world. The weekend in Qatar, in most cases is only one (1) day, which is on a Friday. In some industries and Government there may be a two (2) day weekend, which will then be Friday and Saturday.
If you are planning a trip around the official holidays it is useful to check on workdays with the host company.
General Information about Qatar
Geographical Location
Located in the Middle East, Qatar is a peninsula projecting into the Gulf from the Arabian Peninsula along a 60km border. Saudi Arabia is to the west, Qatar faces Iran across the Gulf to the east. It is south of Iraq and north of the United Arab Emirates. Its area is 11,437 sq km (4,427 sq miles), about the size of Switzerland.
Its territory comprises a number of islands including Halul, Sheraouh, Al-Ashat and others. The terrain is flat with some low-rising limestone outcrops in Dukhan area in the west and Jabal Fiwairit in the north. It is characterized by a variety of geographical phenomena including many coves, inlets, depressions and surface rainwater-draining basins known as Riyadh (the gardens), which are found mainly in the north and central part of the peninsula.
There are two land border points at Abu Samra and Sauda Nathil, and two sea port border points at Doha port and Mesaieed port. The main point of entry into the country is through Doha International Airport. Qatar is an important port in the Gulf. With the expansion and growth of its oil and gas industry, the port and the country are increasing their international importance.
History of Qatar
Qatar has a rich and vibrant history - a history that can be traced back as far as 4000 BCE.
As early as the 5th Century BCE, the Greek geographer Ptolemy identified a region on his map of the Arab world called "Qataraa," It is believed to refer to the Qatari town of Al-Zubara. The town acquired the fame of being one of the most important trading ports in the Gulf region in ancient times.
Much of Qatar's history pivots on its relationship with the sea and desert. Tribes that settled on the coastal areas regarded the sea as the source of life, with its abundance of fish and pearls, while the Bedouins that traveled the desert plains reared camels and sheep.
The Al-Thani family history can be traced back to the 18th Century when they moved to Qatar from the Gebrin Oasis in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. The Al-Thani name is derived from the family's ancestor, Thani Bin Mohamed, who ruled the country in the early 19th Century.
After its first export of oil in 1949, Qatar went through an immense transformation that led to its rapid development.
Qatar was a British protectorate and claimed its independence on 3 September 1971. In the same year it joined the Arab League and the United Nations.
HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the current ruler of Qatar, came to power on 27 June 1995. HH The Emir Sheikh Hamad brought a modern and positive approach to government that transformed the country into an ideal host for major sporting events and international conferences, as well as a luxurious tourist destination.
The move towards a modern society included holding municipal elections in 1999, where men and women were both voters and candidates - a first in the region.
Culture and Tradition
Bedouin culture remains an important element in the lives of Qatari people. They draw on their relationship with the open desert to provide harmony and unity, balancing religious traditions with modern living. Many aspects of Bedouin culture remain in modern daily life. Qataris often entertain in Bedouin tents, either on a trip in the desert or simply erected outside their homes. Falconry, too, is still a vibrant part of Qatari life.
Islam in Qatar guides not only religious beliefs, but also plays a pivotal role in the daily lives of Qataris. Mosques, located all over the country, welcome worshippers for their prayers.
Qatari culture is filled with wonderful poetry and song, while weavers are known for their stunning art. Tools made from wood and gazelle horn are used by weavers who work with sheep, goat and camel wool to create rugs, tents and cushions.
Qataris wear their traditional dress in their daily lives. For men, this is a long white shirt that reaches their ankles, called a thobe, and is worn over short trousers. A head covering, the gutra, is secured with four black tasseled cords which have been braided. Women wear an abayah, a long black flowing dress over their clothes and are mostly veiled.
For special events and traditional celebrations, Qataris wear ceremonial clothing. Women's dresses are richly colored and decorated with elaborate embroidery in both gold and silver. Although Arabic is the official language of Qatar, English is widely used throughout the country.
Arabic Dishes, Rules and Etiquette
Qataris pride themselves on their hospitality, and food and drink is an important part of this. When visiting houses, accept at least some of the pro-offered and drink, even if it is extremely sweet: if you refuse hospitality you may offend your hosts.
Many people in Qatar don't use knives and forks when eating traditional food, preferring to use their right hand - the left hand should not be used for eating, or indeed for shaking hand, as it is reserved for more demeaning tasks. Of course, the hand should be clean and the nails cut short. Polite Qataris will only use three, or perhaps four, of their fingers to pick up the food. Alternatively, they may use bread to scoop up the food.
When speaking to Qataris about their food, it is quickly obvious that they have a sweet tooth. Many of the dishes they eat use sugar, and many Qataris believe in consuming a spoonful of honey morning and night. Dates are a very important food, and can be consumed at any time of the day. A visitor should always be offered dates, and if you have any dealings with Qataris you probably will be. The importance of these dates can not be over-emphasized. This abundant fruit can be eaten at any time of day, and is served to guests as a mark of hospitality. Even today, business is often conducted only after dates have been offered. Despite it sweetness, the date is full of vitamins and a good source of energy. Dates are considered especially important during Ramadan and will be eaten at the breaking of the fast.
Rice is also considered a staple food, and in olden days was brought into Qatar by trading caravans. Seafood has always been incredibly abundant: so much so that at times large quantities of fish were shipped abroad for use as fertilizer. Seafood obviously played a huge role in the subsistence of the Qatari family. However, it was so cheap and available that families were often embarrassed to serve it if they had guests.
Those who lived in the desert relied heavily on camels and camel milk. Young camel in particular is considered an especial delicacy. Bedouin also ate a special bread, which was mixed with dates and cooked in hot sand.
Breakfast in Qatar is normally early: Qataris get up well before the average Westerner both to pray and to start an early working day. Originally breakfast could be a heavy affair, meant to see a person through the long working day and might consist of milk, coffee or tea, olives, bread, cheese, eggs, or yogurt and dishes such as Balaleet, a bed of noodles cooked with sugar, cardamom, cinnamon and saffron and served with an omelet on top. Houmous is popular nowadays, although traditionally Qataris would eat Michee - similar to Houmous, but made without Tahina.
Nowadays, most Qataris take a light breakfast. However, a Qatari may order a breakfast to work to share with his colleagues, especially when he or she has something to celebrate. These breakfasts often take the form of different types of breads, some filled with meat or Laban - a creamy milk product which tastes similar to youghurt. One of our favourite dishes is zatar pies - Arabic bread baked with liberal quantities of thyme.
Lunch is normally taken at twelve thirty or one o'clock, during the afternoon break. Rice is often served with spicy meat or fish. Dinner in the past was normally light, although not at times of fasting, when the appetite is of course whetted by a day without food or drink. A favourite dish is Matchboush, which is meat cooked until it is incredibly tender, and served with spices and rice. Harrees, which many women hate cooking because of the long hours required, is made with soaked split wheat and meat, and must be cooked for several hours - just how long depends on who you are talking to. While these dishes are not always to Westerners' tastes, one that most will like is Om Ali (mother of Ali).
Nowadays, unfortunately, many Qataris seemed to have adopted the American style of eating KFC, MacDonald's and other fastfood restaurants are now popular throghout Doha. Heavy marketing takes place at Ramadan: in image opposite shows Burger King represents the Islamic Moon as a giant burger to encourage Muslims to break their fast in one of their outlets.
Perhaps as a result of this new obsession with fast food. Qatar now has huge problems with diabetes. Some residents refuse to accept that a high rate of diabetes can be linked to diet: I have been told quite firmly that the main cause of diabetes is thinking too much.
Pork is illegal in Qatar, and observant Muslims will not drink alcohol. The meat they eat must be Halal: the name of God must be uttered at the moment the animal is killed (normally by slitting its throat) and as much blood as possible should be drained out of the animals body before it dies.
You can buy small plates of traditional Qatar food in Souq Waqif, and many restaurants will serve some of the standard Qatari dishes.
Restaurants in Qatar
With the influx of expats, there is also a huge range of restaurants, and there are probably more Indian and Turkish eateries than Arab ones. The standard Indian cafe is extremely cheap and will serve briyani rice, curry, grilled chicken and sometimes freshly cooked bread cooked on a hot stove in front of you. Briyani rice with yoghurt, mutton or chicken and a salad (normally cucumbers, lettuce and raw shallots) will set you back no more than 7 or 8 riyals. There are also some more expensive Indian restaurants, with a larger choice of food.
At Turkish restaurants you should start your meal with a Meze: salads, hummus, olives, vine leaves stuffed with sweet rice and more, all eaten with fresh Turkish bread. You can follow this with kebab, pide (Turkish pizza) or hamour (local fish), or at some restaurants you can take your pick from the food displayed.
Every major hotel has several restaurants to choose from, and many Western expats will prefer these because they can drink.
These birds of prey were used originally by Bedouins to hunt, providing an important addition to their diets. In Qatar today, the tradition of falconry remains a major sporting activity during the hunting season from October to March. During the off-season, owners and falcons continue with training exercises. A falcon's incredible eyesight allows it to lock onto its prey. Falcons can fly at speeds of over 100km per hour and dive at twice that rate. An important bond is created between owners and falcons, and the birds are treated with great care and respect.
The Importance of Cultural Awareness
Bedouin culture places enormous importance on hospitality and the welcoming of strangers, and this is reflected in the warm welcome tourists and expatriates receive in Qatar today.
But Qatari culture also encompasses many important traditions regarding dress, body language and personal behavior in public and it is important for visitors to be aware of these customs to avoid causing unnecessary offence.
Photographs - Never take pictures of local men or women without their permission. Also note that photographing military installations, police officers and government buildings is strictly forbidden.
Public displays of affection - It is important to note that regardless of nationality, public displays of affection are not permitted. It is best to keep bodily contact to a minimum. This includes hand-holding between males and females and other forms of intimacy.
Handshakes - If you are a male and you are introduced to a female it is best to wait and see if a hand is extended to you first. If it is not, do not extend your hand, but greet the woman verbally.
Body language - Do not sit in a way that shows the soles of your feet or shoes; it is considered very insulting. Also, Qataris perform their ablutions with their left hand, so it is not polite to wave, shake hands or pass money or other items to a Qatari with your left hand.
Dress - Regular clothing should be conservative and not revealing. It is your responsibility to show respect to the traditions of both Qataris and Muslims. Sleeveless tops, shorts and mini-skirts may be suitable at the beach, at hotel resorts or while exercising indoors, but this type of dress is generally discouraged at work and in public places. Women are advised to wear clothing that is not too tight, too short or see-through. Men can generally dress as they do in their home country. Knee-length shorts are acceptable.
Alcohol and drugs - There are severe fines for consuming alcohol other than on licensed premises. Drinking and driving is a serious offence, and Qatar applies a zero tolerance attitude towards driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Population and Demography
In Qatari tradition the groups of related families form a clan that is a part of a larger tribe, and tribes are large extended families. Each tribe has distinct customs, speech and dress but with time it has converged into the modern society that we see today. Still the ties within tribes and families remain very strong, Qataris hold family values very dear to their hearts.
In the past some of the tribes were nomadic and lived in the desert but today many have moved to the cities and hold good positions in the private and government sector. As a tradition Qataris marry within the tribe and it is a matter of family and business.
Ethnic groups: Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%
Oil & Gas
Despite efforts to diversify, the Oil and Gas sector is still very much the backbone of the Qatari economy. Oil was discovered in 1939 and commercial exploitation started 10 years later with the onshore Dukhan field. State owned QP (Qatar Petroleum) was established in 1974 to oversee all aspects of the sector. Since 1995, some US $30 billion has been invested in the Oil & Gas development. The country is pumping enormous sums of money in the exploration and production of natural gas. Nearly $100 billion should be invested by the end of this decade. Of which $15 billion will be invested in LNG expansion schemes, $60 billion for the North Field Development project and a further $15 billion for LNG tankers.
Qatar's economy was in a downturn in the mid-1990s. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries' quotas on crude oil production, the lower price for oil, and the generally unpromising outlook on international markets reduced oil earnings. In turn, the Qatari Government's spending plans had to be cut to match lower income. The resulting local business climate caused many firms to lay off expatriate staff. With the economy recovering in the late 1990s expatriate populations, particularly from Arab countries and South Asia, grew again.
Foreign oil companies have been encouraged to invest in the oil exploration under production-sharing agreements (EPSA's). The onshore Dukhan field, located along the west coats of the peninsula, is Qatar's largest producing oilfield. QP also operates the offshore field Bul Hanine and Maydan Mahzam. A number of foreign oil companies operate elsewhere on the basis of EPSA agreements Id al-Shargi (Occidental Petroleum) from the North Dome and from the South Dome, Al-Shaheen (Maersk Oil), Al-Rayyan (Andarko), and Al-Khalij (Total).
Qatar exports almost all of its oil production to Asia, with Japan by far its largest customer followed by Singapore, South Korea, Thailand & Taiwan. The country has two refineries.
The North Gas Field
Discovered in 1971, in water from 15 to 17 meters deep, located north east of the Qatar peninsula, it covers a surface area of about 6000 square kilometres. Its reserves are estimated at about 500 trillion cubic feet and are considered the largest single concentration of natural gas on the earth.
Further phases of North Field gas development costing billions of dollars are in various stages of planning and development, and agreements have been concluded in 2000 and 2001 with U.A.E., Bahrain, and Kuwait to expand gas via pipelines to these markets. Qatar exports gas to Korea, India, and China via ships (LNG), and plans are currently underway to supply European and US markets.
Qatar's heavy industrial projects, based in Messaieed and Ras Laffan, include a refinery with a 50,000 b/d capacity, a fertilizer plant for urea and ammonia, a steel plant, and a petrochemical plant. All these industries use gas for fuel. Most are joint ventures between European and Japanese firms and the state-owned Qatar Petroleum (QP). The U.S. is the major equipment supplier for Qatar's oil and gas industry, and U.S. companies play a major role in the North Field gas development and related energy and water infrastructure development.
The summer (June through September) is characterized by intense heat and alternating dryness and humidity, with temperatures exceeding 55°C. Temperatures are moderate from November through May, although in winter temperatures may fall to 17°C.


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Let's admit, for the longest time we had convinced ourselves and low key still believe that "big things" only happen in Joburg or Cape Town. Am I wrong?
I mean yes, we cannot deny that those cities have set the bar for the industry – whether it be fashion, music, photography etc but if there is one thing we can take away from 2016 it is that Port Elizabeth or furthermore the Eastern Cape as a whole should not be underestimated.
I recently attended a fashion show in Jeffery's Bay for a brand that prides itself on the notion of Living Original – to authentically and wholeheartedly embrace your heritage and who you are as an individual.
"Khoi Kulcha exists as a brand and business to celebrate and give some sort of identity to a community of people that has been forgotten by far too many for far too long in South Africa and to promote originality. We encourage all religions , cultures, races, and tongues to be proud of who they are and where they come from."
Each garment looks as though it tells a story, the wearer/customer's personality shines right through. That's what it is meant to be, who you are and what you represent should be evident in how you dress – living original.
In its intimacy, the fashion show taught me that it wasn't only about the showcasing of clothing but a means of building a community – bringing people together, creating a family.
And that is thee most important thing, without family without community essentially there is no brand & Khoi Kulcha knows and implements that well.
The future holds nothing but extraordinary things for a brand with such a beautiful message
& a huge round of applause to Rochey Walters, Dorianne Syce and the team for the amazing work they do.
What an honor it was to be apart of this night, anticipating next years show.
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Mumbai. Sunil Narine is an important member of the KKR for a long long time now and his impact has been immense. But his facial expressions have always been a mystery for fans around the world.
Sunil never celebrates or smiles or congratulate his teammates. And that was the reason, it was pretty tough to get an actor who can be so expressionless to play Sunil's role in his biopic. Finally, after a lot of scouting and audition rounds, Arjun Kapoor has been roped in to play the title role.
Arjun had started getting good roles and good movies, but he was never able to bring any expressions on his face. He had tried hard in all his recent films but never succeeded. His directors also tell the same story. They think that Arjun is more expressionless than Sunil Narine and he would be best to play the title role.
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The Shanghai International Port Group, one of the largest port companies in China, is a new dealer for Azimut Yachts. The announcement was made by the managers of the world's main luxury yacht builder, and continues their strategy of investing in Asia after launching Azimut Yachts in Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
SIPG is one of the world leaders in port operations and the biggest in China. In the yachting industry it is already a consolidated business. Among the properties that can be traced back to the Chinese company are the two tourist ports of Shanghai, including one in Bund, one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods. This is where the Italian company will open its new showroom in July 2015, complete with luxury clubhouse, dedicated to its clients, so as to guarantee them the best after-sales service possible, one of the main selling points of Azimut Yachts.
Marco Valle, Executive Vice President Sales Worldwide and Azimut Yachts China Chairman, made the following comment, "SIPG is the ideal partner to represent Azimut Yachts in a strategic part of China, such as Shanghai. Thanks to its financial strength and knowledge of the nautical industry, SIPG will be able to share with Chinese clients, our passion for the sea, and for which Azimut Yachts is proud ambassador in the world."
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Singapore National Crystal Growing Challenge
The Singapore National Crystal Growing Challenge, organised by the Department of Chemistry, is a biennial event held in the NUS. Through the mastery of the art of crystal growing, students learn about the chemistry applications in daily life and discover the elegant science behind this process. Students from secondary schools, international schools, junior colleges, ITE colleges and polytechnics in Singapore are invited to participate. Please click here for more details.
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In this study we examine the scope and pattern of innovation cooperation of international new ventures (INVs) of different age, size and formation type. Using longitudinal micro-matched database and Swedish Community Innovation Survey results for the years 1998–2009, we show that INVs are more likely to be involved in international cooperation than other firms, and that INVs are also more likely to have a broader scope of international partnerships in terms of number of partners and geographic location of these partners. We further show how age of a firm that originated as an INV and its formation type – greenfield, spin-off or merger – affect patterns of international cooperation for innovation.
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Monday. Stay away from her, you bitch. Good news however, as a man and his pint saved London, John McEnroe entered the SSM debate and loyalty exists in the footballing world. We're surprised too.
The symbolism of London's post-attack grit comes from man and his pint.
In the postmortem of the London attack, there are many narratives, there are the facts (seven dead, twelve arrested in connection), there is the political point scoring (Theresa May, "enough is enough"; Donald Trump, "Travel ban Redux" and Pauline Hanson, "…"), and there is the epileptic hate-fest that is Internet discourse. None of them are giving much hope, none of them are viewed as heroes. What the grieving, fear-wracked public needs is an image to latch onto, a tableau that silently and instinctively shuffles our head in agreement.
The Syrian refugee crisis had the awful photo of Aylan Kurdi, the Vietnam War had the famous "Napalm Girl" image. And now, the London Bridge terror attack has this:
People fleeing #LondonBridge but the bloke on the right isn't spilling a drop. God Bless the Brits! pic.twitter.com/ceeaH0XxeX
— Howard Mannella (@hmannella) June 3, 2017
Take whatever meaning from his still-full pint you wish. The conclusion is the same. Even faced with frightful terror, we, as a species, will survive. We'll continue, and whatever the new location to which we're relocated, there will be a chair. And there will be an opportunity to finish our drink.
Chin chin.
McEnroe weighs into Court's same-sex marriage debate, you can not be serious.
It seems that the same-sex marriage debate directed by retired tennis player Margaret Court now has a doubles partner. John McEnroe aka "Mac" aka "The Brat" aka "That abusive definition of America" has chimed into the debate, stating that if the Margaret Court Arena kept the name in solidarity, he would personally get his friend Elton John on the phone and have the gayest mass wedding at that very venue, before adding "Margaret, that's the kind of guy I am."
John McEnroe makes light of Margaret Court same-sex marriage saga #auspol #LiberalParty https://t.co/ndzOeMjpsW pic.twitter.com/vu7srmqPd3
— Lynetta G (@artbylynettag) June 4, 2017
Yay? Confused at whether this should be considered a victory for those behind SSM in this country, The Big Smoke sought others' opinions, with one source unequivocally stating: "somehow this issue is now about point-scoring between two people who possibly couldn't, nor shouldn't have a say in the future – especially in something they have no idea, nor station regarding. Frankly, I think both of them should focus on whatever it is that they do best, and let the discussion return back to those who have the power, and indeed us to convince them. McEnroe, Court, changing the arena name. It's all background. It's not the real topic."
Mourinho won't make Griezmann's hotline bling, forward staying at Atleti.
The grandest thing about being a football fan is that there is no off-season, and while the Champions League Final brought the European Leagues to a conclusion, there's an insane amount of money at stake, and indeed to hand over to man-children who may be borderline illiterate but earn the GDP of Bolivia, and enough rumours flying around to keep you interested as the days creak toward the start of the season anew.
One of the longest-standing rumours is the fate of Atlético Madrid's mop-haired Drake enthusiast, Antoine Greizmann and his will he or won't he foreplay advances toward the red half of Manchester. Turns out, he won't, as the forward has pledged his loyalty to his current employers. However, the why is telling. As Atleti have been slapped with a transfer ban, Greizmann will be staying put as they wouldn't be able to sign a replacement. Actually, in the world of the uber business that is the sport, stories like this are rare and thusly worth celebrating.
Allez Antoine.
Griezmann to Telefoot:"I spoke to my agent, after the decision on the transfer ban we decided best solution is to stay (at Atletico)"
— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) June 4, 2017
The top five Tweets from overnight:
If you say "Peak TV Twin Peaks" into a mirror 3 times a shameful person will stare back at you
— Cam Williams (@MrCamW) June 4, 2017
Coincidence? pic.twitter.com/LxzBO5Iu8o
— Lᴏʀᴅ Wᴇɴᴛᴡᴏʀᴛʜ (@LordofWentworth) June 4, 2017
Classy. pic.twitter.com/scMGoawmKI
— Kenny Devine (@TheKennyDevine) June 4, 2017
Male journo to Martina Navratilova: "Are you still a lesbian?"
Martina: "Are you still the alternative?"https://t.co/8F17UfTNez#LGBTI pic.twitter.com/ZgtjBea5SN
— Emilio, Barón Death (@krONik) June 4, 2017
This is real life. pic.twitter.com/jOaGDAfsli
— Alice Workman (@workmanalice) June 3, 2017


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The 2017 Super High Roller Bowl brought together the best players in the world who all bought in for $300,000. A staggering $6,000,000 awaits the winner of this event, and on this episode, the action continues on Day 1 with a lot Hollywood star Kevin Hart battling with Bryn Kenney, Cary Katz, Phil Hellmuth, Justin Bonomo and Byron Kaverman.


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Jancis Robinson - 17.5 Points
"Blend of Champagne grapes. Colour of Victoria plum skins, ie light tawny. Smells rather like apricot eau de vie with that woody aroma of spirit. Sweet, powerful but so deliciously scented on the palate: orange and rose and dried apricots. Scrumptious." - (Julia Harding MW)
Producer: Champagne J. Dumangin
Wine: Ratafia de Champagne Non-Vintage - 375ml
Varietals: 55% Pinot Meunier (for fruit), 35% Pinot Noir (for structure) and 10% Chardonnay. Aged for at least 5-7 years.
Nose: Cinnamon and spices with ripe tropical fruits, figs, nuts, baking and brown sugar
Palate: Nice amount of fruit with great richness and nutty notes
Food: Cheese, melon, chocolate desserts, reducing sauces for duck
Cellaring: Drink now
This ultra rare specialty from Champagne is a blend of half brandy made from Champagne and half grape juice from the region. The Dumangin is then aged for seven years in a combination of vessels including used Crozes-Hermitage barrels. The result is a semi sweet aperitif cut from the same mold as Pineau de Charentes.
"Brilliant use of the juices on each champagne press on top of the Champagne appellation. The grape juice "preserved" by adding a neutral champagne alcohol. The particularly complex blend of Ratafias solera aged, "vino santo" style aged, tank aged (minimum 4 years aging) brings wonderful fruity aromas as well as a very distinguished wood note."
Champagne Dumangin, Chigny-les-Roses - Champagne
The Dumangin family can be traced back to working in the vineyards since the 1650's. Champagne Dumangin was created by Hippolyte Dumangin in the 1890s in the 1er Cru village of Chigny-les-Roses. Jacky Dumangin, three generations later, perfected the characteristically feminine Premier Cru champagne range. His son, Gilles Dumangin, 5th generation of successful winemakers, expanded the domaine by introducing several high end cuvees that helped position his domaine.
The installations for pressing and making the wines have been awarded the quality label by the CIVC. His press of 2000Kg combines modernism and tradition and is one of only two made of this type in the world. It crushes the grapes ever so delicately, with less pressure and more respect for the grape, adhering to the family philosophy of never "stressing" the grapes at any point in the production process. Further, Gilles Dumangin is one of the few producers in Champagne who utilizes enamel tanks in which the porosity maintains a signature yeast component cuvee after cuvee.
Champagne J. Dumangin has more than 13 acres in the prestigious Montagne de Reims and is considered a classic recoltant-manipulant (grower producer) who carefully controls every aspect of production, from picking to bottling, to hand riddling.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 2, 2016) -
Atacama Pacific Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ATM) ("Atacama Pacific") is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of 1,500,000 common shares from a single investor at an issue price of C$0.30 per common share for gross proceeds of C$450,000.
The proceeds raised from the Private Placement will be used to advance Atacama Pacific's Cerro Maricunga Oxide Gold Project located in Chile's Maricunga Minerals Belt as well as for working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes. The Private Placement is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities (including the underlying securities) issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to a four-month hold period, until August 30, 2016, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
Atacama Pacific is currently reviewing the development options for its Cerro Maricunga oxide gold deposit with the goal of reducing capital costs. Options under consideration include the application of single stage crushing and valley fill leaching adjacent to the deposit. The 2014 Prefeasibility Study ("PFS") envisioned a three stage crushing circuit and conveyors to transport ore from the deposit to a heap leach pad located 12 kilometres from the deposit. The Cerro Maricunga oxide gold deposit hosts total Proven and Probable mineral reserves of 294.4 million tonnes grading 0.40 grams per tonne for 3,743 million ounces of gold representing one of the largest undeveloped oxide associated gold deposits in the world not controlled by a producer.
National Instrument 43-101
Maria Leticia Conca Benito, Mining Engineer, Universidad de Chile, Registered Member of Chilean Mining Commission, CEO and Project Director, Alquimia, is an independent qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and was responsible for the compilation of the information and preparation of the overall 2014 Cerro Maricunga PFS. Carlos Guzmán, Mining Engineer, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a registered member of the Chilean Mining Commission, is an independent qualified person as defined NI 43-101 and was responsible for the mining related sections of the PFS including the generation of the pit shell for constrained resources and the mineral reserve estimate.
This press release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities being offered have not been, nor will be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from U.S. registration requirements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Join a small team at the ground level in an industry that is new, exciting, and growing.
Learn more about open positions at Verogy!
The future is now
Our dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels has led us to explore renewable energy methods and chief among them is solar power. Our solar system is blessed with the sun, a natural nuclear reactor that sends energy our way every day. Our job is to provide our clients with high-tech ways to harness that power and convert it into electricity to power their businesses, factories, schools, municipal buildings, and more, at a fraction of the cost if they were to buy it from the utility companies.
Help save the planet with Verogy
Do you want to get in on the ground floor with an emerging technology that will help transform our planet? The work you will do for our clients has a higher calling. Growth in the solar field is exponential and businesses everywhere are turning to Verogy to design, build, and manage their solar projects. Besides helping our clients' bottom line, you are helping the planet. The work you do will contribute to improving the environment and making the world a better place for future generations.
Bring your talents to a new industry.
Whether you work with your hands, with numbers, with plans or with people, your talents have a home at Verogy.
No matter what your talents and interests are, there is a place for you at Verogy
Our company is looking for forward thinking professionals that want to use their talents and energy for a greater calling. We have opportunities in installation and maintenance, design, finance, and project management. Our team is laser-focused on bringing solar energy solutions to our clients. This is your chance to work with the team that founded the company and grow with us. We offer competitive salaries, medical/dental, and retirement benefits.
Oh, and we are also dog-friendly.
Check our our opportunities below, we can't wait to hear from you.
Business Development Associate – CT/RI/MA Focus
Job Description
The Business Development Associate will report to the Director of Development and will directly manage all aspects of lead origination and sales of market specific solar products within each respective market. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Originate and manage new business relationships through completion of the following sales and project milestones
- Project Origination
- Project Proposal / Initial Meeting
- Site Evaluation
- Proposal Acceptance
- Signed Contract
- EPC Handoff
- Relationship Management
- Conduct calls, webinars, and in person meetings with new, potential, and existing clients
- Work with third party marketing and lead generation firms
- Attend relevant networking events and conferences
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or relevant field
- Solar development / sales experience is a plus but not required
- Five (5) + Years of General Sales or Real Estate development experience
- Proficient computer skills and experience with MS Excel, MS Power Point, Outlook, ability to use and understand financial models
- Salesforce experience is a significant plus
- The ability to work in a rapidly evolving environment and develop creative solutions to problems
- The ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate numerous meetings on a weekly basis
- The ability to market and sell to a specific customer base
Business Development Analyst
Job Description
As a Business Development Analyst, you will report to the Director of Development and will work closely with Business Development professionals within the department. The Business Development Analyst will be responsible for completing financial analysis on individual and portfolio level project economics and proposal generation for each of those project classes. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Work with Business Development Professionals on project proposal and economic evaluation
- Project Modeling
- PPA Rate Evaluation
- Customer side economic evaluation
- Energy savings calculations
- Project revenue, tax, and cashflow evaluation
- Proposal generation & finishing
- Solar market policy and incentive review and upkeep
- Gather understanding of state and federal level incentives available for applicable projects and incorporate into financial analysis and proposal work product
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or relevant field
- Solar development / sales experience (is a plus but not required)
- Two (2) + Years of professional experience is preferred
- Ability to understand and manipulate financial models
- Proficient computer skills and experience with MS Excel, MS Power Point, Outlook, ability to use and understand financial models
- Salesforce experience is a plus
- The ability to work in a rapidly evolving environment and develop creative solutions to problems
- The ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate completion of numerous proposals and economic evaluations on a weekly basis
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset
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jeremyma needed a new car, truck or van wrap design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 79 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
Ascent Energy
We are a newly established Renewable and Smart Energy Solutions business based out of Sydney, Australia. We are primarily focused on the design and installation of residential and commercial clean energy solutions
Van Wrap for a Renault Master 100% coverage
Please refer to our website http://www.ascentenergy.com.au and incorporate our services - Electrical, Solar, Storage, LED Lighting, Monitoring, Maintenance and our phone number (02) 9994 8945
and firstname.lastname@example.com
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Anthony Wood, Roku CEO, believes it's not long until all TV is streamed to a smart TV, gaming console or streaming player.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Wood commented: "Things like DVD players are going to go away. Cable boxes are obviously going away, too.
"DVRs are just a stepping stone technology. When everything is on demand, you won't have to record anything anymore so that's going to disappear."
Wood also revealed that around 35 per cent of Roku customers don't have cable or satellite subscriptions.
When asked about competition from Apple, Amazon and Google, the CEO stated that with every new announcement from those companies, Roku sales have grown: "Anything that gets people excited about streaming, we're for."
Roku is best known for its streaming boxes and recently released an HDMI-enabled Streaming Stick. The firm also unveiled its first smart TV at this year's CES.
The TV is set for release in the second half of this year and gives users full access to the Roku Channel Store, eliminating the need for any set-top-box or dongle.


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I have been a busy bee and can show these christmas cards and pressies because the people they are for don't blog!! I loved knitting the socks as I have made quite a few in my time so I can knit and watch TV! The same with the crochet little purse bags.
Here are just some of my cards; the socks are for my best friend and the little purse bags, one for my grand daughter Saskia and one for Lily who is the younger daughter of my son's partner.
I have made 24 cards some in these designs and some smaller.. great fun to make, now all I have to do is write them all! And lots more that will have to be bought
The socks are knitted in patterned wool and I think I will knit a pair for me in a different colour, forgive the feet, but this the best I could do to show the socks, my feet are clean. I know my friend won't mind me trying them on, well I had to see if they would fit her, we have the same size feet!
I lined the bags in different coloured fabric, the blue one was in my goody bag from Hazel (thank you Hazel) when we had a cross stitch get together back in October
Having completed these I can now get back to my stitching as yesterday my beads and gold braid arrived for my Celtic Summer! Wahooo!! Can't wait to have a go with the gold braid... will post some pics when I have completed some showing the gold.
Happy stitching everyone ... I love christmas so its been exciting making these gifts
Friday, 20 November 2009
Christmas is coming
9 comments:
- Michelle said...
Lovely work - the recipients of these will love them. Love Michelle x
- 20 November 2009 at 18:19
- Claire said...
Love the socks and bags.
- 20 November 2009 at 18:49
- Karan said...
Lovely cards & the socks & bags are fab - there'll be some very happy recipients there. :0) Looking forward to that CS update. :0)
- 20 November 2009 at 19:56
- zetor said...
The cards are so colourful and the socks looks so cozy!
- 20 November 2009 at 20:05
- Carolyn NC said...
They're all beautiful!
- 21 November 2009 at 00:25
- stitchersanon said...
Wow..wow and wow again. I still have not got a good start on my socks..the piggy flu put me off. They are all wonderful. Love the bag too!
- 21 November 2009 at 22:11
- Nic said...
I love your finishes - those socks look really cosy :o)
- 22 November 2009 at 09:20
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- 22 November 2009 at 13:07
- Julie said...
Super pressies, love the socks, the bags are an ideal gift for a young lady.
Nice cards too.
- 22 November 2009 at 19:37
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Hi I'm Greg and I am really into all things photography.
Let me tell you a little of my history.
1995. The year I discovered how much I loved Photoshop.
I learned how to change the colour of a car and I was hooked.
2004. I purchase my first digital camera. Gone are the days of half my film prints not turning out and once again I'm hooked.
My wife has to ask me to leave the camera at home.
I literally wear out my camera. Get another and do the same.
Today. I'm creating fantastic images for professionals, models, actors, musicians, Facebook users, LinkedIn fans, Etsy store owners
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How to make a peg reindeer Christmas decoration
This quirky Christmas decoration is a quick and easy craft project, which is a great activity for kids to do during the school holidays.
What you need
- a wooden clothes peg
- pipe cleaners
- two googly eyes
- Christmas twine or string
- a small red pom-pom
- scissors
- PVA glue
- a felt tip pen
How to make your decoration
1. Take your twine and tie the two ends together so that it makes a loop. If you don't have twine, string or thin ribbon works just as well.
2. Squeeze the peg to open it, and slide your loop of twine into the peg's hinge, pulling it hard to wedge it into the spring.
2. Take a pipe cleaner and cut it to about 10cm. Push it through the middle loop of the spring.
3. Take short offcuts of pipe cleaner and twist them around the one you've just attached to the peg to make antlers.
4. Stick the pom-pom over the groove where the hinge meets the wood to make your reindeer's nose. You can use glue, but an easy way to secure the nose is to trap part of it under the wire hinge. To do this, use your fingernail to lift the wire slightly and slide some of the pom-pom fluff underneath before releasing the wire to trap it in place.
5. Glue the googly eyes in place and use a felt tip pen to draw on a mouth.
6. Your reindeer decoration is complete! Hang him on your Christmas tree, or add a festive twist to your outfit by using him as a pendant or brooch.
Get creative and pimp up your reindeer with extra accessories. You could use glitter, multi-coloured pipe cleaners, or could even paint your peg beforehand. The more extravagant, the better! We'd love to see your creations, so tweet pictures to @edenproject or post them onto our Facebook page.