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The beautiful seaside city of Raahe is located on the northern shores of Finland, It is situated in the Gulf of Bothnia, less than 100km from the town of Oulu. Known locally as the Town of Sea Winds, this small but densely packed city has plenty to offer locals and tourists alike.

Currently home to more than 24,000 residents as of 2021, the city has earned a reputation as one of the most pleasant coastal towns in the entirety of Finland. Despite its small size, Raahe is jam-packed with activities and intricacies that anyone can enjoy.

History of Raahe

The city of Raahe was founded by Per Brahe the Younger, a Swedish Statesman, and Governor General of Finland, in 1649. Count Brahe wanted to build a port in the area for goods to pass through from the northern region. The eventual port town was called 'Salo', before being renamed 'Brahestad' or 'Raahe' in Finnish, in 1652.

Within a few years, the port town became bustling with seafarers and merchants looking to embark on journeys or trade precious goods. Unfortunately, during the Great Northern War of the 18th century, the city was utterly destroyed by Russian invaders, forcing a large part of the population to leave.

When peace was finally established in 1724, the town was reconstructed and in 1791, granted township rights. This was significant as it allowed the city to trade directly with other countries without the need for middlemen.

The following list presents famous watches that stunned the world with their captivating design and advanced technical features. Watches that had stood the test of time, maintaining their popularity through generations.  

1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

The Royal Oak series marked a new era in the watchmaking industry, being the first luxury watch made of stainless steel. In the 1970s Audemars Piguet decided to combine utilitarian steel sports watches and exclusive timepieces made of precious metals to create a practical luxury steel watch. The model's solid design remains popular to present day. 

2. Cartier Santos

The history of this watch starts when aviator Alberto Santos asked watchmaker Louis-François Cartier to make a watch that would be easy for him to read while flying. 

The resulting wristwatch became one of the most popular pilot watches ever, being used even by people who had nothing in common with aviation. Although launched more than 100 years ago, Santos is still produced to this day, being Cartier's all-time bestselling model. 

3. Rolex Submariner

To understand how great and popular this timepiece is, it’s enough to know that this is the most copied and replicated watch in the world. Introduced in 1953, the Rolex Submariner underwent several upgrades, yet preserved its distinctive appeal and character. Its association with James Bond brought it an incredible boost in popularity and turned it into a symbol of status and manliness. 

4. Casio G-Shock 

If you want to become a goldsmith, there are different ways you can learn this trade. A thorough research will help find degrees and programs in your area and choose the path that fits you best. It may be a technical school, an apprenticeship or self-teaching. Read on to learn more about each option. 

1. Technical school/goldsmith college

Major arts colleges worldwide offer courses in jewelry design and artistic metalworking which are getting increasingly popular. The hands-on learning approach will help you gain experience working with precious metals and master different jewelry making techniques. You can also consider a program in metalworking or jewelry making at a technical school. 

While it may not be as comprehensive and deep as a college program, it allows you to learn the basics of working with metals which are indispensable for a beginner goldsmith. The technical education can be completed by an apprenticeship where you will master advanced techniques and accumulate practical experience. 

2. Apprenticeship

You can learn goldsmithing through apprenticeships with local craftsmen and organizations. Your training will take place in a real workplace setting, so you will get the chance to familiarize yourself with real-world goldsmithing practices. During your internship, you will observe working goldsmiths and do practical work while being supervised and instructed by your professional guide. 

If you are traveling abroad for the first time, consider these tips before leaving to ensure a hassle-free experience.

1. Bring your passport in order

The first thing you have to do when planning an international trip is to check your passport. If you don't have one, make sure to apply for a passport well before the departure day, because it may take several weeks for it to be delivered. You need to have the passport on hand when you book a flight or a hotel room. 

Also, some tourist attractions may ask visitors to present their passport to allow them to enter the site. Don’t forget to check the visa requirements of your destination country and apply for a visa in advance if needed.

2. Make research about the country

Before you travel to a country, make a thorough research about it. This will help you understand what expectations to have and how to behave in the environment. A great way to learn how a country is like is talking to people who have already traveled there. 

Find out if you have to change currency before departure, what are the social norms, what tourist scams you may face, and how to say basic phrases in the local language. It will allow you to interact more easily with the people there and avoid getting into unpleasant situations.

3. Don't underestimate safety

Powerball jackpots can get incredibly high due to the fact that anytime a drawing occurs and there is not a winner, the potential winning roll over to the next drawing. Still, as winnings rollover, ticket sales increase, and increased ticket sales lead to increased chances of a winner. As chances increase, sometimes there are multiple jackpot winners per drawing, so the winnings per ticket are not always so exuberant as the jackpot number itself. As well, the winning per ticket greatly decrease should the player choose the cash value as compared to the annuity.

When the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, it was a major victory in the Obama administration. Millions of Americans were able to get health insurance for the first time. Even Medicaid was expanded to held any poor adult, regardless of whether or not that adult had children.

Coffee drinking is a human tradition that seems almost as old as time itself. Over the years, many different ways to drink coffee have originated that continue to garner popularity to this day. Here are 7 of the most popular coffee drinks from all around the world.

When it comes to managing weight loss with helpful weight management tools, many people find that having the right tools and the finest guides to follow is more important than working with tools, trainers or anything of the sort. After all, to get into shape you have to appreciate that you have to want to do it yourself – you can’t pay someone to make you lose weight!

The success of every business lies in the kind of people that are hired by the employer. The working capacity of the staff will determine the strength of a business/company. Getting to hire the right people is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Over the years, many companies have collapsed because the staff could not key to their employer's goals. 

A limited company is a form of corporation in which its members are limited to what was invested or guaranteed by them to the company. These companies can be limited to shares or guarantees.