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An Incredible Film From NASA: Gradient Sun

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Love-Child of Cassandra and Sisyphus10/20/2012 5:41:05 pm PDT

Could someone ‘splain to me what lady-parts has to do with element 79?

Saudi women banned from working in gold industry

On top of a driving ban and the many other restrictions women in Saudi Arabia face has been added another deprivation.

UAE-based business site Mubasher reports that the kingdom’s National Committee for Precious Metals and Gems appointed by the country’s chamber of business has decided – after a study of the pros and cons – that women would not be allowed to work in the gold industry.

The Committee found that including women in the gold industry is not feasible, saying that it will limit the gold trade and even be “disastrous” for investments in the gold sector.

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