Be Safe this Ramadan!!!!

Be safe from the Roundabouts of Qatar during the Ramaadan.

NOw I hope this doesn turn into religious bashing....

Its been long time seen a nice thread remain nice through out...

Keep this religious posters away :) ME too :)

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Thanks for Sharing Gypsy.. Enjoy your holiday in lovely cool climate..:)

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Thank you Gypsy for sharing worthy information...

Thank you for sharing that Eco. Now perhaps some people will realize that I'm sharing information for a good purpose.

I had to water my friends garden,instead of starting it at 0600hrs I started at 0900hrs.Entire process lasted for 1hr 30mins. Worst fear was none of my family members

knew where I am.

Most painful hour of my life, with tears blurry vision

i completed my task. I dont think we can fast if you are out in sun for 6/8 hrs

It's not only people fasting Xena, there was a thread yesterday from Aunt Polly who was jogging on the Corniche with her husband when he collapsed from dehydration because they weren't drinking water in public. This is just a warning to everyone, Muslim or non-Muslim.

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It takes fraction of seconds to convert an 'informative' thread to a religious bashing one.

This is the reason i love QL~!

Last time I checked on this thread people were comparing urine colour, when and how did it turn into religious bashing????

" when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm and slap that @&%$%^$$#&!!!!"

i think I am going to make that line my new signature... I seem to say it a lot these days....

This was intented as a thread to inform people about the dangers of fasting and a hot summer - if you will all remember this is technically the first mid summer fast in how many years? Probably most teenagers and young adults wouldn't have experienced a summer fast.

Gypsy, as I understand it, lost someone from her team due to them not taking care of themselves while fasting... but instead of you "I see religious bashing" people thanking her for the information - no, instead you all start to see "ghosts" of religious threads past...

Get over yourselves, the lot of you...

"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME

visit www.qaws.org

Why its not posted during the start of summer instead of in Ramadan?Trying to make it to something religious harm..?

and helpfulness to her fellow man - disguised this thread as a religious bashing... - I am so proud of you Gypsy.. you are becoming better and better at hiding your true intentions;-)

"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME

visit www.qaws.org

Are YOU claiming yourself that YOU are wise? :#

FYI iditos dont thinks.had they..than u wouldnt call them one... but wise ppl do

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It always amazes me (and entertaains me) to watch a perfectly innocent yet informative note turn into a satanic ritual.....I love QL!

This thread was meant to give people information about dehydration. Only a paranoid idiot would think it meant anything else.

to understand the intention behind posting this thread

may ALLAH give u a benifical knowledge an increases ur wisdom ameen

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ppl are born to die so u die outta dehydration cancer,heart attac,or any reason...ppl die sitting on the chair

when u are destined to die u will die....

and its upto GOD to decide if u will b alive till next ramzan or not..

the thread was however disguised for being informative

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ohhh!!!!

i m enjoying the show..

atlast!!!! the stupid religious scholars and bashers have returned after a loong time

sorry no bobcorn and saab-rite this time coz its ramzan

come on the show must go on

yala baba

harrekk

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"Of course Mintus is not deeckless...

How are YOU sure about that! :)

troll - Heard these dayz there are female contraceptive rubbers too....

Of course Mintus is not deeckless... But jus for Info sake.

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I really wonder WHERE you gonna put that condom!

Just to be extra safe I am going to wear a condom :D

Satan becomes more active because he/she tries to influence you negatively and divert you from the true path..

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

I thought Satan goes on Holidays in Ramadan? Or is he locked behind Bars for the this holy month?

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It should be Satan's Topic ! :P

Satan Topic???

"Be safe such Satan toppic in holy Ramadan,"

It is just for an info, why dont YOU take it that way? What IF i say its YOUR satanic mind made YOU think so???

:)

Be safe such Satan toppic in holy Ramadan, and Gypsy we know what you are targetting.

see what happens :D

Now you've got me checking the colour chart each time I go to the bathroom. The worse thing is that after a few drinks , its hard to distinguish the colours :(

Appart from the Labourers who have access (or should have) to water and shade during the hot months in the middleast. The rest of people work less during Ramdan and most of the public office's are open in the evening.

The other main group of people who could be affected by dehydration in hot climates are the expats in the watering holes of Qatar. Since most of the watering holes are shut during Ramadan so i guess there are Safe too during Ramadan. So the only drinking they will do now will be in the safe surroundings of their home.

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lol Gypsy.. Yep I'm OK! ;)

Well I hope you're ok Troll!!! Though I don't think they have a colour chart for puke :P

Don't get tensed up! chill out dude. It was a sarcastic joke!

Ohh i just checked YOU prof. YOU are also an OLD FART! :P

What's with that Red Pope Thing ? :P

Now DONT stir up things ashwin. I didn't tell they are old farts. It was salax who said so :P I just dropped the names of oldies wh i know / active in QL.

Btw, If YOU too want to join that gropu of old fart, feel free to.

All these guyz are old ????

I was talking with reference to Age... which is mentioned in birth certificates....

No of points and Weeks old ID don't bring Wisedom to be forced on KIds who listen to them :)

Troll the people you mentioned as "Old Farts" are the coolest people around... :)

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"old FARTS" ???

You offended Qatari,Ahmad,PM,Darude,GYPSY,Novita,Brit,UK,Tallg,Greeker,QS,Scarlet etc etc.. even MY OLD user ID which was almost 3 years OLD! :(

YOU big NEW fart! :P

Salax - Fighting with the old farts is the only entertainment I find here.....

Lolling on Pajjus and rizks comments.... :)

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Troll is a chick ???

and Pregnant ???? That is wht Salax meant rt ??? :)

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lol salax.. YOU naughty!

These are good tips to encourage people to drink water and be wary of dehydration signs. These apply all year round, especially for those who don't like to drink plain water, work in heat, or suffer from certrain diseases.

Thanks

Salam

I had some caffeine last night. While i was puking today morning, the color was somewhat like the seventh one. I remembered YOUR thread! :)

thanks for the information

It is useful information that was gratefully received by most :-)

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

At what point was this thread bashing fasting QL? I provided information to people about dehydration and it was well received until you came in here with your arrogance and snarky attitude.

In case you haven't noticed, MissX, the posts moved from advice to almost bashing the ritual of fasting.

And carbonated drinks aren't an adequate substitute for water, as they cause more dehydration, especially if they contain caffeine.

The whole point of this thread QL, was to advise the people to not force themselves to fast if they are very dehydrated so they don't "commit suicide".

And carbonated drinks are an adequate substitute if nothing else is available.

If they died for insisting on fasting when they didn't have to, either for poor health or for harsh work conditions, then they committed suicide!

Allah doesn't want ppl to torture themselves that's why there are always exceptions and exemptions.

Besides, people do die for heat strokes even without fasting. Like I'm not a troll said, ppl should drink water not carbonated drinks.

Please, Gypsy, advise your fellow westerners to stop flooding the world with artificial drinks and junk food if you want to make the world a better place to live :)

Edi, of course when out of ramada your urine tends to get ph of 4. Too much carbonated drinks.

In short why make life more difficult when it is already difficult.

People do die QL I assure you. There have been a couple already this week up in Ras Laffan.

This Ramada, I am fasting from morning till 3:00pm. And my urine comes out as 4.

It is there in today's GT...

Carbonated drinks and sweetened beverages should not replace water while breaking fast as these drinks contain no nutritional value except calories, a dietician warned.

“Nothing should replace water which contains no calories. As our body comprises up to 73% water, we must give it the right amount of up to 1.2-two litres per day,” Nutrition and Diet Centre chief dietician Maya Hage Ali explained.

She pointed out that carbonated beverages were being consumed a lot during Ramadan. These beverages should only be taken in moderation and not necessarily

on a daily basis, she added.

“If one has to take some drinks other than water, opt for fresh non-acidic juices such as apple juice, preferably prepared at home. One should also try to avoid drinks high in caffeine such as tea and coffee as it causes dehydration. If you must have them, it should not contain lots of sugar,” she stressed.

“Usually, we fast eight to 10 hours and for those who do not eat Suhoor, it exceeds 12 hours. Normally the body will suffer a little dehydration, aggravated by the hot weather and our active lifestyle during the day. We might be tempted to drink huge amounts of water,” she said.

Ali emphasised that time and order of eating, as well as quality and quantity of food were of utmost importance.

“The timing and order of eating are important because our stomach has not been active for up to 12 hours. We must therefore take care and eat and drink in small quantities and as slowly as possible. To avoid constipation huge quantities of food must not be consumed,” she said.

At Iftar, a glass of water and three pieces of dates should be the first meal, Ali said.

“Dates are recommended as it has high sugar content which our body loses during the day. Dates will help replenish the lost energy,” Ali said emphasising that this too must be consumed in moderation.

“We can also opt for vegetables and lentil soups but should decrease fat in creaming as it contains a large number of calories,” she added.

Ali stressed it was important to take a break before eating the main meal adding that a fasting person’s body needs up to 12–20 minutes to adjust.

“When we start the main course, it is better to start with the salad, which is high in fibre and doesn’t contain sugar. It also helps prevent constipation,” Ali explained.

“Salad is one of the important dishes that should be on our iftar table on a daily basis. One must also consume fresh vegetables like lettuce, cucumber and carrots as they are rich in vitamins and minerals,” she suggested adding that olive oil should be used in dressing instead of mayonnaise and other creams that are high in sodium.

Ali added that foods rich in protein, carbohydrates and with little fat must form the diet during Ramadan.

“Our Iftar meal should constitute fish rich in omega three, red meat – to be consumed two to three times per week - lean cuts. White meat like chicken or fish are also good and can be eaten two to three times per week,” she said.

Ideally food should be boiled or steamed instead of fried in order to retain it

nutritious value, she said.

“When fasting, glycogen, which is the source of energy in our body, tends to get depleted. When we eat carbohydrates, they re-energise our muscles.”

According to Ali, carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, whole wheat or brown bread and pasta make for good food.

Fruits salad is also a welcome option apart from sweets, which has become common desserts, she said.

“Sweets are synonymous with Ramadan, so if we must eat sweets, we should avoid those high in sugar and fat. And we can chose to prepare them ourselves,” she said.

Suhoor should never be taken at midnight as practised by some, Ali said.

“Suhoor should ideally be taken early morning. That is the best time because it will at least give us a source of energy during the day, prevent headaches and increase our efficiency at work,” she said.

Ali recommended that Suhoor contains light snacks like a cup of milk and a couple of salads as well as fruits like dates.

“While one can consume dairy products such as yogurt or milk at Iftar and Suhoor, we should opt for low-fat varieties as they are already high in calcium and protein,” she said.

The dietician stressed that an individual’s active lifestyle, daily exercising and adequate sleep should not be affected by the fasting.

“Nearly 60%-70% of our energy expenditure comes from our daily activities, while regular exercises contribute between 20%-40%. We should also get between seven–eight hours of sleep daily,” she added.

Well QL, you must have lived a rather sheltered long life if you have never known anyone to die from fasting and extreme temperatures. I heard about one just a day ago. Perhaps the people you know, only belong to a certain select group.

Don't want to start a fight again! :)

and it's a mandatory reminder during toolbox meeting of construction workers!

"Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship"

break the fast. It's a moot point really.

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

Well, MissX, throughout my long life I haven't seen or heard of a single person dying because of fasting even in extreme weather conditions!

Do you think Allah, the All-Knowing, would impose fatal rituals on His creation?

or at least that their pee changed color when they didn't have enough to drink. We have these posted around my work on all the bathrooms.

The instruction to fast isn't supposed to kill us, as Islam is a merciful religion.

I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM

Thanks.....been through the stage of heat exhaustion 2 weeks back but didn't know the cause.....had 3 to 4 Panadols in a day but no relief.

That's true, and bonus colour of purple if you're haemorhaging!!

LOL. If you get one of those blue water things for your toilet your pee ALWAYS looks green :)

But drinking water would ruin the pretty colour.....

It's like you didn't even think that comment through!

Ah yes. The subtle green pee. I would probably drink more water then too.

lol was that a subtle snipe QL?

I think you will find QL that the mortality rates of the time periods your ancestors lived in, probably were much higher.

And Gypsy you forgot this colour for when you've recently had an energy drink such as redbull and the likes.

very informative.. thanx a million Gypsy .. as johnpur said .. construction companies should educate their employees in this regard .. very important and simple information

Construction companies should be taught regarding this matter coz there is a lot of laborers working under the temperature of 40-50 deg.

Thanx Gypsy..

I wonder how my ancestors managed without this invaluable information..

I drank one bottle Jack Daniel's (0.75 liters). But my urine still shows color 7. Do I have to drink more? Am I dehydrated already, still?

the fasting hours are pretty long this year...and hope all those fasting and not fasting also take precautions.....

those who are fasting try not to stay under direct sunlight....may be this will help and Allah shower his blessings . Aameen

Bumping this up as it's a hot one today.

Hmmm. Maybe. I'd tell her to warn her other "boyfriends" if I were you.

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One summer night, going to the pier,

I ran into two young girls.

The blonde was called Freedom,

The dark one, Enterprise.

You must be a doctor ? How the hell dd you know ? Did my Oiental Lily leave something to remember her by ?

Does it burn when you pee to Brit?

you gonna get the religious nuts giving you 10 tons of what for cause of your 'naughy' mind during Ramadan....;-P

"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME

visit www.qaws.org

You may have a point.. I wonder if that could be the cause of the continuous throbbing ...

The lifespan of the machine is almost over. Scrap it ! ;)

It means stay away from those girls at the Ramada. :P

Tried the urine chart.. Mine came out a pinkish yellow...

What does that mean..

thanks 4 d information

this morning as I was doing some survey/inspection of our work premises. I was still in the shade and helping out with our maintenance crew and i think it was just less than 30 minutes I was out there.

That's why i told my staff to finish everything by 11AM so they could be indoors the rest of the day.

We should take some print out of this and give to labors who work outside..

Isn't this useless for people like us(exceptions may be there) who sits in AC and yaawwn in office? :)

5 hours is more then enough time to get heat stroke and die in 50 degree heat. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they should do, I'm just saying be careful. I'm sure God doesn't want you in heaven early.

thankz for your information,during ramadan working hour only 5 hourz

Applicable to those who works blue collar jobs. There are health risk and god knows when you need water before you kaput. By the way, Yellow means too much beer

Dead giveaway that Sir Pepsi is a rebirth.

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Thanks a lot Gypsy. Haven't seen you posting for a while around lol.

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"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us."

thanks Gypsy....can't take so long staying outside due to extreme heat and sooo humid...

Again Thanks Gypsy.In our office toilets this urine chart was pasted to give knowledge to the people whether their body is hydrated or dehydrated.

Wonderful information.Some vitamins eating also give faulse colour of urine.Thank you Gypsy for creating heath awareness in QL thread.

kumaran

If it does it does, I just wanted people to be aware of the symptoms.

Hmmmm...

Informative... but waiting for this thread to turn into another religious bashing one....

Butt feeling.. it ll happen...

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totally agree...

Here's a urine chart so that you can Gage your hydration levels:

"than to die for your beliefs in this one"

100% Agree

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6GB Kingston RAM

1 TB Barracuda Seagate HDD

Nvidia 9800 GT 1GB GDDR3

32" Samsung Monitor

Must agree here. It's better to stay alive for another Ramadan than to die for your beliefs in this one.

Gypsy ,

Once again you came with very informative.My sincere thanks for your effort to post this thread.

Claps .claps claps.

kumaran