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Monday, 16 April 2018

Gold

What are the different types of gold in jewellery?

When you are buying gold jewellery, you often get to choose between different types of gold colours, gold karats, and gold plating options. What do all those things mean, and is there a big difference between the different gold types? Here’s a quick guide to learn about gold colours and karats.

Gold Colour

Gold jewelry is not pure gold. It is an alloy; a mixture of metals. Gold jewelry can be alloyed with silver, copper, zinc, palladium, and nickel to create different gold colors. The most common gold colors are: yellow, white, rose, and green.

Yellow Gold is made by mixing pure gold with silver, copper, and zinc. It is the purest color, the most hypo-allergenic, and requires the least maintenance of all the gold colors.

White / Silver Gold is made of gold and platinum (or palladium). White gold can also be made of gold, palladium, nickel and zinc. White gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than yellow gold. It is also more affordable than both yellow gold and platinum.

Rose gold (or pink gold) is alloyed with gold, copper, and silver. Rose gold is more affordable than the other gold colors because it uses the inexpensive copper for its rose color. Due to its copper content, rose gold is more durable than yellow or white gold.

Green gold (or Electrum) is mixed with gold, silver, and sometimes copper. Silver is what gives the gold alloy the green nuance.

Gold Karat
The first thing to look for when buying gold jewellery, is the karat mark ”k”. The karat mark will let you know how much gold content the jewellery has. Then, look for the manufacturer’s trademark next to the karat mark. The manufacturer’s trademark is there to assure you that the karat mark is accurate. So, what does the karat mark mean?

100% pure gold is marked as “24k”. However, it is unusual to find a “24k” mark on a jewellery because pure gold is a soft metal and is more likely to scratch and bend. Gold in jewellery is therefore often mixed with other metals to make it more durable. If you live in the United States, you will most likely find the mark that says “14k” because it is the most common type of gold used in jewellery in the U.S. Also, note that it is not legal to mark or sell jewellery as ”gold” if the gold is under 10k, according to laws in the U.S.

916 gold is nothing but 22 karat gold. 916 is basically used to denote the purity of gold in the final product, i.e. 91.6 grams of pure gold in 100 gram alloy. The figure 916 is basically 22/24 (22 carat by 24 karat). In a similar manner, 958 gold is 23 carats (23/24) and 750 gold is 18 karats (18/24). and most of Gold jewellery at Malaysia used 91.6% or 916 gold 22 karat.

How real look of Gold?

Genuine Gold Nugget

looks like its big size right? but the actual size is

Wonder how people found gold? Check this out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8wwqR8n_Bs

Latest Gold price at Malaysia

References:
Peridot, Harga Emas Trading

Monday, 9 April 2018

Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

BUKIT TINGGI MALAYSIA - BERJAYA HILLS: COLMAR TROPICALE

Location

Bukit Tinggi, Malaysia is located in Pahang which is approximately 48 Km from Kuala Lumpur and it is about an hour from Genting Highlands. This beautiful small hills are owned by Berjaya Corporation Berhad, therefore some people also called this place as Berjaya Hills.

Places of Attractions

Once you paid and entered, you will be able to access to the three main attractions in Bukit Tinggi. They are named Colmar Tropicale, Botanical Garden, and Japanese Village.

Entrance Fee

All guests are required to pay an entry ticket upon arrival at the entrance gantry. The rate for the ticket is as shown below:

Entrance fee: Adult (RM15) | Child (RM8)

Colmar Tropicale Berjaya Hills

Colmar Tropicale is a beautiful french-themed resort that inspired by the original town of Colmar in France. Whether you stay in this beautiful French-themed resort or just a day trip, you should come and explore around here. There are a few restaurants and shops to stop by and the place is perfect for you to take some nice pictures.

Botanical Gardens and Japanese Village

The Japanese Village and Botanical Gardens are situated 3500 feet above sea level. Both places are located just next to each other. The main attraction in the Japanese Village is the Japanese tea house where you can learn more about Japanese culture by participating in the tea ceremony. You can also rent a Japanese kimono to take pictures. The Japanese Village is a must place to visit when you come here because the place is so beautiful and it is the first Japanese tea house in Malaysia.

Animal Park

If you travel with kids, they will absolutely love to come to this place. You can let them play with cute animals like deer and rabbit. Kids are also allowed to get a ride on a donkey.

REFERENCES

By Elin Chow. Trip to Bukit Tinggi Malaysia - Berjaya Hills: Colmar Tropicale. Retrieved from http://elinchow.blogspot.com/2014/10/trip-to-bukit-tinggi-malaysia-berjaya.html

By Elvira Edison. (December 12, 2017).Travel Guide to Bukit Tinggi, Malaysia – Berjaya Hills. Retrieved from https://elviraedison.com/bukit-tinggi-berjaya-hills-travel-guide/

By Ihsan Nasir. (June 18, 2017). 10 Tempat Menarik Di Bukit Tinggi Pahang | Percutian Dingin Ala Perancis. Retrieved from https://www.maisinggah.com/tempat-menarik-di-bukit-tinggi/

Saturday, 7 April 2018

Roses

The Rose Flower

Meaning & Symbolism of Roses

Long a symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, they also represent confidentiality. In fact, the Latin expression "sub rosa"(literally, "under the rose") means something told in secret, and in ancient Rome, a wild rose was placed on the door to a room where confidential matters were being discussed.

The Rose Flower Facts

All roses have a flower head that is round in shape and symmetrical across its face and down its vertical axis. Rose petals range in shape from a pointed cone to a rounded tear shape. Some lay flat while the edges of others curl up or under. Roses come in a vast array of colors and in a large number of varying hues within the same color. The petals can be bi-color or tri-color and bloom and appear in nearly every color save blue and black. Other Interesting rose facts:

There are over 100 species of roses.
For hundreds of years the rose has been widely recognized as a symbol of love, sympathy or sorrow.
The fruit of a rose is called a rose hip. The berry-like hip are usually red in color, but can sometimes be dark purple or black.
The sharp spikes on the stem of a rose bush are usually called “thorns”. However, these are actually technically prickles.

Uses for the Rose Flower

The rose is by far the most popular flower for floral arrangements and bouquets. This is a flower that people get for birthdays, holidays, Valentine’s Day, and many others, people enjoy these flowers and getting them as a gift. Otherwise, there are many other uses for the rose plant. People use these plants for medicinal uses, the rose hip can be used for this or it can be used to make teas that people find soothing when they are having medical issues. Other people grow them in their yards or use them for show flowers, there are all kinds of uses for the rose.

Rose Flower Meanings based on Color

Red Roses:

A red rose is an unmistakable expression of love. Red roses convey deep emotions - be it love, longing or desire. Red Roses can also be used to convey respect, admiration or devotion. A deep red rose can be used to convey heartfelt regret and sorrow. The number of red roses has special romantic meanings associated with them. 12 red roses is the most popular of all which conveys "Be mine" and "I love you"

White Roses:

White is the color of purity, chastity and innocence. White flowers are generally associated with new beginnings and make an ideal accompaniment to a first-time bride walking down the aisle. White flowers can be used to convey sympathy or humility. They also are indicative of spirituality. Hence, white roses also follow suit.

Yellow Roses:

Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses evoke sunny feelings of joy, warmth and welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring. The yellow rose, like the other roses, does not carry an undertone of romance. It indicates purely platonic emotions.

Pink Roses:

There are a lot of variations of the pink rose. Over all, pink roses are used to convey gentle emotions such as admiration, joy and gratitude. Light pink rose blooms are indicative of sweetness and innocence. Deep pink rose blooms convey deep gratitude and appreciation. Pink roses also connote elegance and grace.

Orange Roses:

While a yellow rose reminds us of the sun, an orange rose reminds us of a fiery blaze. These fiery blooms signify passion and energy. Orange roses can be used to express intense desire, pride and fervor. They also convey a sense of fascination. These flowers rival only the red roses as messengers of passion in romance.

Lavender Roses:

A Lavender rose like its color conveys enchantment. It also expresses "love at first sight". Darker shades of lavender roses (close to purple) convey a sense of regal majesty and splendor. These roses are used to express fascination and adoration.

Blue Roses:

A perfectly blue rose is still elusive like the perfectly black rose. Blue roses cannot be achieved naturally so they represent the unattainable or the mysterious. Blue roses therefore embody the desire for the unattainable. They say "I can't have you but I can't stop thinking about you"

Green roses:

Green is the color of harmony, of opulence, of fertility. It is also a color indicative of peace and tranquility. Green roses (these are off-white roses with shades of green) can symbolize best wishes for a prosperous new life or wishes for recovery of good health

Black Roses:

Black is the color of death and farewell. A black rose, like the blue rose remains elusive. What we know as black roses are actually really dark red roses. Black roses convey the death of a feeling or idea. Sending black roses to someone indicates the death of the relationship.

Mixed Roses:

By mixing rose blooms of different colors purposefully, you can create a bouquet of emotions. For example, a bouquet of red and white roses would mean I love you intensely and my intentions are honorable. A random mix of roses would convey mixed feelings or send a message: "I don't know what my feelings are yet but I sure do like you enough to send you roses."

References

https://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/aboutflowers/flowermeanings/rose-flower-meanings

https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/rose

Tuesday, 3 April 2018

PROTON

MALAYSIAN CAR:

PROTON REVOLUTION

1985 - 2017

Perusahaan Otomonil National Sendirian Berhad (PROTON)

Perusahaan Otomonil National Sendirian Berhad (Company Otomonil National Limited) or its abbreviation Proton was the first car manufacturer in Malaysia. It was established on 7 May 1983 with a paid-up capital of 150 million Ringgit. It was set up to achieve the aspirations of the Industrialized State, inspired by Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad, then Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The first car model at that time was Proton Saga announced on June 27, 1984. Proton Saga began commercial production on 1 July 1985

The opening of the First Proton Factory was July 9, 1985, officiated by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the time.

As long as Proton started to operate, Proton Company has succeeded in producing many car models. Apart from the Proton market, it has successfully marketed its production products overseas.

Next we look at the list of Proton Company cars from 1985 to the latest in 2017.

PROTON SAGA ( FIRST GENERATION )1985 -2007

Proton Saga 1.5 L