Dhows, with their slanting triangular lateen sails, evoke images of exotic ports like Muscat and Zanzibar, of merchants being driven across the Indian Ocean by monsoon winds, of pearl divers, fishermen and smugglers. Although still used for trading along the coasts of the Gulf, Oman and the horn of Africa, dhows are a relaxing way for travelers to enjoy a day on the water and none more so than plying the sheltered khors, or finger-like inlets, of Oman’s Musandam peninsula.

Although everyone’s experience is different, there are at least three major highlights among the host of pleasures during the day.

1. The physical landscape of Khor Ash-Sham
2. The pods of dolphins
3. Snorkeling and swimming in the crystal waters

The seventeen-kilometer-long inlet of Khor Ash-Sham is a mysterious place of silent grandeur. Long claws of rocks reach out into the glittering waters and formations appear like petrified monsters from the deep, or from some prehistoric world, while mauve, ochre and rust-colored limestone heights soar 900-1200 meters into the air. When a heat or dust haze, brought by southerly winds from the Empty Quarter, hangs over the area, the landscape resembles something out of the Lord of the Rings, and as the sun sinks low in the afternoon sky, there is almost a sinister feel about the darkening and shadowy heights. Five tiny isolated stone fishing and herding villages scattered along the khor, sitting precariously at the foot of slopes that suffer periodic rock falls, are the only signs of human habitation in … Continue Reading ...

Zambian 400 meters-hurdles legend Samuel Matete was born on July 27, 1968 in Chingola in Zambia. Samuel Matete is notably one of the world’s foremost 400 meters hurdlers of all time. For young Matete, legendary Uganda hurdler John Akii-Bua was his foremost sports idol. Matete still holds the African record of 47.10 seconds in the 400mh event, one he set in the German city of Zurich on August 7, 1991. At this Weltklasse Zurich (World Class Zurich), an annual athletics meeting in Switzerland which is part of the IAAF Golden League, and is sometimes referred to as the One-Day Olympics, Matete undeniably made his most memorable athletics mark. In his home country, Matete originally trained under rudimentary conditions, including setting up handcrafted wooden hurdles. Only three other people, all from the USA, have officially ever ran faster personal bests than Samuel Matete. These are: Bryan Bronson in 47.03 seconds (set in New Orleans in Louisiana on June 21, 1998), Edwin Moses in 47.02 seconds (set in Koblenz in Germany on August 31, 1983), and Kevin Young in an astounding world record and so far the only official time below 47 seconds, of 46.78 seconds (on August 6, 1992 in Barcelona, at the Olympic Games, in the finals).

The only other Africa runners with faster personal bests than Akii-Bua are El Hadj Amadou Dia Ba of Senegal. He ran the intermediate hurdles in 47.23 seconds at the Olympics of 1988 that were held in Seoul in South Korea. Here, aged 29, … Continue Reading ...

What is the perfect phrase that can describe the real beauty of Kerala? It is one of the sought after tourism destination in India, visited by tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. It is bedecked with amazing attraction of hill stations, backwaters, beaches and exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, which are the major attractions of Kerala tourism. All these true beauty have made Kerala fame all over the world. Due to is enigmatic tourism, National Travelers Magazine has named is One of the Ten Paradise of the World and One of the fifty must visit destination of the world. Well if you want to enjoy your holiday in this exciting tourism destination, you are most welcome to this state situated in the southern part of India.

Kerala’s astounding beauty has fascinated one and all. Take any step in this beautiful state and you will be amazed with the heavenly ambiance the beauty that its drenched with. Well come for tour to Kerala and explore the enticing beauty of some of the top places of Kerala – God’s Own Country.

Kovalam
Kovalam, one of the scenic and finest beach resorts in India, is now internationally known. It is the perfect place to enjoy beach activities and water sports drenching in the romance of the beguiling waves. Kovalam is not the major attraction of tourists in Kerala and is visited from all the nook and corner of the world. Here enjoy the fun filled water sports or taste … Continue Reading ...

After spending hours pursuing your degree, it’s time to put it to use in search of a job. The curriculum vitae (CV) is an excellent resource for recent grads because it allows you to include more personal information than a resume. The CV also allows you to highlight your academic accomplishments as well as any job experience you may have had.

Introduce yourself
Your CV is the first impression an employer will have of you, so make it a good one. The purpose of the CV is to market yourself to the employer. It should be structured in a way that your experiences and accomplishments should match up with the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Employers have to sort through hundreds of CVs and may only spend a moment going over yours. So be sure to make it clear, concise, and presentable.

Formatting
Depending on the position you are applying for, you can give your CV some color and design elements, especially if you are applying for any type of design or creative position. Otherwise use a simple font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, and to the point short sentences.

Step out of the box
There are words and phrases that have become cliché within the working world. Good communicator and easy to work with are adjectives everyone uses. Instead, use your CV to creatively express these qualities about yourself in a different way. Highlight how you have worked on projects with others and … Continue Reading ...

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 originated from the Civil Rights Act which was converted into law in 1964. The Civil Rights Act, through Title VII, suggest that discrimination present in the workplace in terms of color, race, religion, gender and national roots should be prohibited. Discrimination against age was not yet included then. Later, in 1967, a study completed by the US Labor Department revealed that age discrimination was prevalent, to which Congress reacted by coming up with the ADEA of 1967. This act gave protection to employees with ages ranging from 40 to 65. Through the years, the law was constantly updated as necessary.

The major changes in the ADEA of 1967 are chronicled in this article.

In 1978, the ADEA’s enforcement was transferred by then President Jimmy Carter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It was also in the same year that Congress further extended the protection to include employees of up to age 70. Nine years later, the age ceiling was removed, to protect so that older people are protected against discrimination. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 revised all the primary civil rights law being implemented in the country, which included the ADEA of 1967. The act reversed some decisions made by the Supreme Court, thereby making it difficult for plaintiffs with age biases to win cases. In 1996 though, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor in the case of O’Connor v. Consolidated Coin Caterers Corp. in this case. The … Continue Reading ...

As former NFL QB and both a high school football coach and a private quarterback training coach I get asked a lot about what is the best way to get my son recruited and ultimately get a $200,000 football scholarship.

In the past football recruiting was “reactive,” or waiting for college coaches to notice and contact you. Waiting around to receive letters and calls from coaches is not a viable method for your football scholarship success. The new and correct way to get recruited is that the player and or parent has to be proactive.

This is the difference between recruiting and marketing: reactive and proactive. I have friends who are college football coaches and they tell me sometimes they receive up to 2,000 DVDs or highlight videos from parents. The problem is you need to focus your efforts and try cut through the clutter.

Problem #1 is do not wait till your senior year to be contacting the colleges. The difference between each division is the level of play. Any quality football recruit can fit in somewhere, and in many situations at more than a few schools. What I am hearing from my football college coaching friends is the best way to get a coaches attention and get by the glut of DVDs is to send an email video directly to your football coach.

My technique is to find a football recruiting service that has the ability to produce a football highlight video that can be emailed directly. So … Continue Reading ...