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Complete Your Dubai Experience in the Gold Souk

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The Gold Souk offers everyone setting foot in Dubai, an overwhelming display of gold in seemingly countless forms.  An average of over 25 tons of gold are said to be in display at any given time and they are sold by weight. Dubai is definitely the ‘City of Gold‘–literally.

A good thing about the gold souks in Dubai is that, there is always something in gold for everybody. Gold of all colors like white, yellow and red, can be found in almost every imaginable forms of jewelry like bracelets, watches, earrings and many more. They can also be set with expensive valuable stones and their price range varies. This is where the ‘art of haggling’ would come in handy because when the shopkeeper says the price, you could get to have the item 60% cheaper if you’re good at bargaining.

If you are planning to buy a piece of gold jewelry for your significant other, or just buy it for some form of investment, your trip to the Gold Souk of Dubai would definitely be worth it. The savings you can get here may even cover the cost of your travel. If buying is not what you have in mind, the experience in visiting the gold souk would still be worth your while. Your eyes could drink in the magnificence of the displayed pieces there and you’d get to appreciate the craftsmanship.

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Haggling is entirely a normal thing when in Dubai–in fact, many people hop from one stall to another just to listen to others haggling. If you are a bit shy at first, you’ll find out sooner or later that gradually, you become used to it and would enjoy doing it yourself. It is however important to note that the seller keeps a minimum price in mind. The expert haggler could beat him or her to the price while some, who are not yet good at haggling, could end up paying more than the price they should have gotten the piece for.

The price of gold items in Dubai, as mentioned earlier, is sold by weight. This means that the price is the current price of gold plus the amount they charge in making the item. What people haggle over actually is the making charge because the sellers will definitely sell below the standard price of gold. It would make quite some sense if you visit the gold souk armed with the knowledge about gold’s current price and the average making price. This way, you can get the item for a price that is agreeable to you and of course, the seller.

The best time to visit the gold souk would be in the evening because it can get really busy during the day. You definitely would enjoy the trip more if you are not on heels–comfortable shoes are definitely a must when in Dubai because you definitely will do a lot of walking.

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The gold souk is not entirely offering just gold. There are many stores offering precious and semi-precious stones. Silver and platinum could also be found and other metals and alloys. If gold is not really your thing, you can go to fabric shops. There is also a variety of gift shops in the area.

You can find the Gold Souk on the Deira side of the Creek. To say that you actually have gone to Dubai means that you must not miss visiting the Gold Souk–it is a good advice therefore to practice haggling and be ready to have a blast on your visit.

How James Cameron created the world of Avatar?

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Watch this 23-minute behind the scenes video to see how the number 1 movie of all time was conceptualized and created by James Cameron.

According to Box Office Mojo, as of January 26, 2010, Avatar earned approximately US $1,878,025,999 worldwide (that’s almost 1.9 billion US dollars). In the United States alone, the movie’s ticket sales for 40 days is a staggering $558,179,737. That domestic gross accounted for almost 30 percent of the revenue worldwide. Next to the US is China (with $103,113,774), Russia ($96,259,863), and South Korea ($79,691,558). The Philippines ranked in the bottom ten with only $5,197,803 ticket sales since the movie debuted on December 17, 2009. Maybe this figure was caused by the MMFF with almost all Philippine cinemas showing only local films from December 25 to January 6?

I predict that Avatar’s total box office sales will increase to 2 billion dollars in the middle of February 2010. And when this happens, the Pandora 3D movie will be the first film to reach the 2-billion-dollar mark.

FYI: The Titanic reached the 1.8 billion dollar profit in 70 days. Avatar did it only for 38 days.  I myself watched the movie 4 times. How many times did you watched it?

The Five Most Common New Year’s Resolutions

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Stamping out of the drinking and smoking habit is easily one of the more difficult commitments to make.

Stamping out of the drinking and smoking habit is easily one of the more difficult commitments to make.

Every New Year marks a celebration of new beginnings. Most people associate this occasion with commitments to reform old habits or make lifestyle changes, usually for the better, effective January 1. As 2009 comes to a close, people make pledges to resolve certain practices or issues and experience a fresh start as they welcome 2010.

Check out this prominent list of recurring New Year’s resolutions. Is yours one of them?

1. Get fit.
People vow to put on the right weight by paying attention to what they eat and exercising more. Depending on a person’s need, getting in shape may mean losing or gaining weight. However, this drive for healthy living sparked by the freshness of the New Year normally takes a backseat as people start leading their busy lives. As weight loss or weight gain becomes less of a priority, fitness becomes a lifelong underachieved goal.

2. Quit drinking and smoking.
Stamping out of the drinking and smoking habit is easily one of the more difficult commitments to make. Fact is, not everyone is equipped to make drastic lifestyle changes all at once. Over the years, the availability of over-the-counter nicotine replacement drug and a world of quit-drinking therapies are proving to be effective as vice-quitting aids. However, About.com says that on the average, drinkers and smokers make at least four attempts before finally quitting for good. People repeatedly commit to quit and fail, keeping this New Year’s resolution always on the list.

3. Manage finances wisely.
To say that money is a source of stress is an understatement. The year 2009 was plagued by unstable and unpredictable global economies, thus getting a handle on finances was no easy job. Spending less, spending just right, paying debt or securing the finances for oneself or for the family is a promise that makes it to the top yearly resolutions. It is expected to be part of the list many times over in the coming years.

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Is Online Dating Exciting?!!!

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The Online Dating Scene

The Online Dating Scene

The online dating scene is very much alive, proof positive that the Internet is really mirroring real life.

If you are trying to find love online, you are certainly not alone. According to statistics published by Jupiter Research, around three million people used and paid online dating sites and services in 2003, spending more than $200 million in the first half of that year alone. Meanwhile, Online Dating Magazine says that 120,000 couples who met online are married each year. That is how the online dating scene improved the way people connect.

Online dating may be an exciting forum to meet new people for both friendship and love. It takes the traditional personals to the Web, making it a lot easier for one person to find someone. What is more, you do not have to go through a lot of useless ads to find the one you are looking for. Using the site’s search function, one can easily look for a mate by filtering out various choices on the basis of their gender, age, educational attainment, the color of their eyes, and even their income among other factors.

There are also some specialized dating services now that cater to people belonging in similar groups. People of the same religion, homosexuals, singles, teens, among other groups have their own specialized dating sites, while there are also a site that explicitly advertises meeting up for sex.

Once a searcher gets his or her shortlist of matches, the communication begins. Depending on the dating site, this usually means an exchange of messages, or if both are online, an online chat. From there, it is up to both parties how long they want to correspond and if they want to meet up.

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Top 5 Hobbies of the World

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The dictionary defines hobbies as activities or interests that one pursues in his or her spare time. This is often done as a form of relaxation or for pleasure. Each one of us has different interests and therefore we elect different hobbies for ourselves but some hobbies seem to be universal. Here are the top five most popular hobbies the world over.

1. Sports
Be it basketball, sepak takraw, volleyball or badminton, people loves to sweat it out. Part of the reason why sports is a popular hobby is that most people are getting health conscious. Sports also give them a fun way of losing weight and keeping fit. It also affords most people a great way of busting stress.

What is more, playing sports gives them a chance to further bond with other people: family and friends, even strangers who share the same passion.

2. Watching TV
Although no official statistics exist on how many homes have TV sets, it would be safe to say that a majority of homes around the world have at least one TV set. In the United States, more than 50 percent of all households have three or more TV sets while another 46 percent have one to two TV sets, at least according to Nielsen’s. In developing countries, even slums have television antennas.

It is no surprise, therefore, that watching TV is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It is easily accessible, readily available and is practically free.

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The Most Bizarre Item for Sale This Week – A roll of used toilet paper

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Starting this week, I will feature some of the most bizarre or weird items for sale online. We will start with this one – a roll of toilet paper. This is our most bizarre item this week because it is used and cost around US $85,000. This item is really for sale and was posted by a very reputable eBay seller (which has a 99.3% positive feedback).

As of October 30, 2009, 17 buyers offered to buy this item.

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The most bizarre item for sale this week: A roll of used toilet paper

The most bizarre item for sale this week: A roll of used toilet paper