Has-Been: U.S Star, Brandy, Performs To 90,000 Empty Seats In South Africa

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It hasn’t been confirmed though, because these reports originated from the South African Twitterverse.


American R&B Star, Brandy was stood up or should I say disgraced as she performed to a crowd of 40 in a stadium meant for 90,000 people.
Brandy was a surprise guest at the FNB stadium in Soweto, but unfortunately no one knew she was playing.
80% of the people had already left before Brandy mounted on stage.
“Brandy [just] performed to an empty stadium. With the stadium lights on,” tweeted South African musician, Kabomo.
“People didn’t know there was a concert after the games. No one knew Brandy was around. Maybe a 40 people audience … She sulked after two songs and walked off.

“There are more people there on a random Tuesday… Depressing.”
Added @My2_Melo: “I gave up the min I saw the empty stadium. Brandy performing for the chairs!”
While @dawn_ngwenya said: “Brandy is going to perform for herself and Mbaks only,” referring to South Africa’s minister of sport, Fikile Mbalula.
The singer reportedly walked off in embarrassment after just two songs.
The country’s national TV channel SABC reportedly also ended their broadcast of the concert before Brandy could even emerge on stage.

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For Husbands – Top Reasons Your Wife Stopped Having S*X With You!

You have been married to her and yes, you had great s*x. Lately, your wife is never in the mood. You have tried everything from seemingly endless foreplay to jumping her bones Tarzan-style, and nothing is working.
I hate to break it to you, but in the absence of her having a serious medical condition, this generally means that your marriage is in serious trouble or may even be ending. Think I’m jumping the gun a tad? Read on to discover the major reasons why women stop having s*x and see what I mean.

1. She is angry at you
Most women cannot be intimate with a man they are angry with. And, unfortunately for you, many women bottle up their resentment, instead of simply letting you know when you’ve done something that upsets them. This means that your woman might be stark raving mad at you, yet you haven’t the slightest clue that you’ve done anything wrong.
Solution: Talk to her and calmly ask her if you’ve done anything that has upset her lately. If she quickly says “no,” and tries to change the subject, ask her again and encourage her to be honest with you. It’s possible that after she gets what’s bothering her off her chest, you two can have a mind-blowing round of make-up s*x.
2. She’s overwhelmed
Maybe your woman isn’t interested in s*x because she is just overwhelmed with obligations lately. Between her work, workouts, night classes, family dinners, drinks with friends, cleaning the apartment, and cooking you dinner, it’s a miracle that her head hasn’t spun off.

Solution: When she gets home tonight, offer to help ease her load by cooking her dinner and doing the dishes. And tell her that she isn’t allowed to do anything but sip a glass of wine and relax. I guarantee that she’ll feel so loved and appreciated that she’ll want to do anything to please you in return.
3- She’s doesn’t like s*x
To be blunt, some women just don’t like s*x. Such women have s*x with a guy in the beginning of the relationship to “land him,” but once they have him where they want him, they don’t feel that they have to have s*x with him anymore. For women such as these, s*x is a weapon they use to “reel in” men, and not a fun activity they enjoy.
Solution: Find out if she had bad s*xual experiences in the past that have made her dislike s*x. If so, why don’t you try to change her mind about it, and show her how great it can be?

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Quantity Surveyor in uk

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Also known as...

Chartered Surveyor

Quantity surveyors are responsible for ensuring that building projects meet good legal and quality standards and for making sure clients get good value for money through careful monitoring of the project from start to finish.

Quantity surveyors manage the cost of a building project, from the initial design stages through to the building’s completion and sometimes even the costs incurred through maintenance, once the building is up and running. Quantity surveyors work on a range of projects including residential homes, industrial sites, commercial development and transport networks, ensuring the projects meet the required legal and quality standards. Surveyors work in close contact with the client (the person or company buying the building) and the vendor (the person or company selling the building), advising them on legal and financial matters that arise during the project.
Salary

Newly qualified quantity surveyors should expect to earn between £18,000 and £20,000 a year. With chartered status and significant experience, this can rise to £45,000 with senior surveyors earning as much as £80,000.
Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a surveyor vary from day to day but most projects include the following stages:

carrying out initial ‘feasibility’ studies, in order to assess costs and materials and estimate the amount of time a project will take
ensuring that materials to be used during construction match up to environmental guidelines
negotiating costs and working with vendors to draw up bids for contracts
monitoring the construction of a building project to ensure costs and materials are in line with the initial assessment
updating the client on the progress of the project, with particular reference to financial matters
advising the client on any legal or contractual issues that arise during the project
representing the client if and when disputes arise
staying up-to-date on new standards in construction, property and surveying
preparing and maintaining financial records
preparing schedules
writing reports
monitoring maintenance, demolition and renovation costs of a building once it is up and running

Qualifications

Quantity surveyors are usually expected to have a degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject such as civil or structural engineering, construction or surveying. To be classed as a qualified surveyor, degrees and other qualifications must be accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors) or the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) so graduates with a non-accredited degree are required to undertake a further postgraduate course in surveying. Many employees offer graduate training schemes, which allow trainees to acquire the necessary accredited qualifications whilst working. For graduates with a degree in construction or engineering there are also distance learning courses available, run by the College of Estate Management, which act as a conversion course to surveying from a relevant field. For those without a degree but with a BTEC, HND or other foundation qualification, it is often possible to start work as a surveying technician which enables employees to learn on the job and take the necessary qualifications to become an accredited surveyor whilst working.
Skills

Being a successful quantity surveyor requires a certain level of expertise. Quantity surveyors must keep updated with developments in regulations relating to property construction and must be aware of the appropriate legal guidelines when negotiating with clients and vendors. Additionally they should have:

An excellent understanding of construction methods and materials
The ability to manage finances
A high level of IT competency
Excellent maths skills
Good attention to detail
A creative approach to problem solving
An organised and methodical approach to tasks
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent negotiation abilities
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
The ability to write reports and manage databases
Excellent interpersonal skills
A willingness and ability to relate to lots of different people
The ability to stay calm as deadlines approach
A commitment to the job and a willingness to work long hours

Working Conditions

Quantity surveyors typically work normal office hours (9 – 5.30) from Monday to Friday but the job can require some weekend and evening work, particularly when unforeseen problems arise with a building project. The job is office-based but requires regular visits to building sites to meet with vendors and monitor progress.
Experience

Practical surveying experience is crucial for getting work as a quantity surveyor. Most foundation and degree courses have a placement aspect to the course as do professional qualifications and graduate traineeships, which allow students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge in a working environment. It may still be useful to get further work experience with a qualified surveyor, (especially if there is a certain firm prospective surveyors wish to work for), as a way of making contacts and demonstrating a high level of commitment to the job.
Employers

There is currently a high demand for quantity surveyors in the UK so there are plenty of job opportunities for newly qualified surveyors. Alternatively there are good opportunities for quantity surveyors to use their skills overseas, particularly in Middle Eastern countries. The best job prospects for quantity surveyors are with independent surveying firms, building contractors, property businesses, civil engineers and with local authority and government departments. It is also common for surveyors to undertake consultancy work or to run their own business, although it is recommended that surveyors gain significant experience working for someone else before setting up alone, in order to develop contacts and gain insight into running a business.
Career Progression

Once qualified, quantity surveyors have plenty of opportunities for career development. Primarily they can work towards chartered status with the (RICS) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or with the (CIOB) Chartered Institute of Building’s Faculty for Architecture and Surveying. The RICS requires surveyors to complete what is known as an Assessment of Professional Competence which can only be completed once surveyors have undertaken at least two years of professional experience and passed an interview with a panel of registered assessors. Similarly chartered status with the CIOB also requires at least two years' work experience alongside an accredited honours degree in a relevant subject. Both the RICS and CIOB also offer various training opportunities to help surveyors stay abreast of changes in regulations associated with building construction and surveying.

Once surveyors have gained chartered status they are able to take on more responsibility in a company. This may include project management or working as a partner in an independent firm, which involves managing staff and making business decisions as well as the usual tasks involved in surveying.

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AN INTERNATIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR'S SUCCES STORY.

A quantity surveyor’s success story

Millan de Silva Chief Executive Officer of Milcris Pvt. Ltd was not always the highly successful businessman he is today. With a small amount of money and previous experience as a chef he moved from Sri Lanka to the Gulf in search of a job. From there he has worked his way upwards founding Milcris, which has become one of the leading Chartered Quantity Surveying Companies in the region.

With an inspirational story behind the CEO and inauguration of the company, Milcris, formerly known as Consolidated Consultants (Ceylon) Limited was incorporated in 1968 in Colombo. Milcris addresses important issues within the ever-evolving construction industry such as Cost Consultancy Services, Project Management Services, Industrial & Technical Consultancy Services and Management Consultancy Services.

Millan saw the business potential for the further development and expansion in the field of Cost Consultancy Services and Quantity Surveying, Project Management etc. as well as the outstanding capability of the Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors.

Together with a member of the Omani Royal Family he took the risk and initiative and today Milcris is one of the best Quantity Surveying Companies in the region. "Faith allowed me to be where I am today" said Millan, whose determination, hard work and confidence has been the drive behind his success.

Entering the project at the feasibility study point, the work of the Cost Consultant and Quantity Surveyor is not finished until the total cost management, contract management and the final account is complete. Milcris specialize in cost effective corporate solutions and their staff go beyond conventional methods to ensure their client’s budget is met.

‘Relationships beyond measure’ is the company’s tagline and it refers to listening carefully to the client’s needs and wants, sharing his concerns and meeting his expectations - this is how the company and its staff provide service to their clients.

Milcris ensures that the client’s resources are utilized to the best advantage through prudent financial management and cost consultancy from design to completion, Millan said.

In 2006, Q Serve Pvt. Ltd. was invited to open a branch office in Muscat as an independent international operation with a consortium of partners and headed by Millan as the Managing Partner cum General Manager. Later, Q Serve entered a Commercial Agreement with Milcris who acquired their Oman branch.

As a result of this acquisition, Milcris took on the Cost Consultancy of the 4.5 billion U.S. dollar project of the Muscat and Salalah International Airports. This is the largest project by value in the history of the Sultanate. Together with the lead consultant, Cowi Larsen JV, Milcris worked on this state of the art complex project with all the latest technologies and facilities.

Milcris has currently 70 highly trained staff working for them, 95% of whom are Sri Lankan, the other 5% from multi cultural backgrounds. The Sri Lankan employees contribute in excess of Rs. 250 million to the Sri Lankan economy on an annual basis.

With a Rs. 400 million turnover which the company expects to increase to Rs. 750 million within the next year Milcris, thanks to the highly controlled Omani economy, saw none of the effects of the global recession. Milcris is hopeful of obtaining ISO 9001.2008 certification by January next year.

Among other projects Milcris is currently involved with the construction of the 100 million U.S. dollar Dhofar University complex in Salalah. For the future, Millan and Milcris are looking into expanding and setting up offices in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.

Being Sri Lankan, Millan hopes to keep the companies head office in Sri Lanka and increase its volume of operations within this country. As a Sri Lankan he feels he has a moral obligation to serve his country the best he can; and the potential for Cost Consultancy Services and Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka is one which is increasing with the stability and peace in the country

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Relationships – 11 Truths Every Classic Lady Should Imbibe.

Ladies, knowing the truth, they say set one free. Read this very carefully and learn…..

1. Guys love to marry independent and mature ladies… So instead of sitting there and waiting to be bluffed by a guy, focus on getting a career that would take you out of the house wife category…

2. Never let the sweet talks of guys deceive you, most times they just want to go between your legs and run off thereafter.

3. Stop fantasising that guys will keep coming up to approach you. The older you get by the day, the less admirers you have.

4. Stop playing ‘too’ hard to get! Remember, nothing lasts forever. If you still doubt, check out the number of matured single ladies looking up to GOD FOR A MIRACLE.

5. Never extort things from a guy you don’t love, guys always have ways of paying a girl back, either through their FRIENDS or total ’PAID’ STRANGERS….BE CAREFUL.

6. Never be deceived, you cant keep a guy using s*x. You can never win a man over with your body.

7. If all you take to the relationship is the mind set to EXTRACT MONEY from him, don’t complain if all he ask from you is
your body. He has seen you have nothing else to offer…

8. Don’t be fooled when guys tell you they have never met a prettier girl, they will say that same thing to an 80year old woman they want to get intimate with.

9. A guy always taking you to the CINEMA, FAST FOOD, MALL AND EVENTS, CLUBS is no sign that he loves you, if he doesn’t care to ask and PLAN THE FUTURE WITH YOU, then you are just his ‘SOCIAL MATE’

10. If the only time he invites you over is when he needs to cook, clean the house and do his laundry, then just know you are his “executive house help”.

11. If he avoids meeting your family and close friends, then it is an obvious sign he is just playing games with you.

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