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Archive for May, 2008

Hot Pool Toys for a Cool Summer

Filed under: Beach and Pool Toys, Uncategorized — Tags: , — admin @ 10:22 pm

Author: Denise Sanger

What better way to save money this summer than by spending time at home? Right now, it’s just not in my budget to do a lot of driving so I’m also looking for ways to make staying home more fun. One way is by adding a few new pool toys to your collection for the summer. New toys will ensure your kids have a blast right in their own backyard.
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What You Need To Be A Great Bass Fisherman

Filed under: Uncategorized, fishing — Tags: , , , — admin @ 12:20 pm

Author: Jeff Donaldson

Many fishermen love to go fishing for bass. Bass are normally found in salt water and in bayou water. In addition, they can be located in lakes, reservoirs, ponds and streams. If you can pinpoint the characteristics of bass fish living, you will be able to find them more easily on your day out on the water.
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New York Cruises: Tips on Scoring the Best Cruise Deals

Filed under: Cruises, Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — admin @ 8:15 pm

Author: Anne Campbell

Copyright (c) 2008 Anne Campbell

A wealthy friend decided to take a one-month vacation with Seabourn Cruises and knew the ship, itinerary, departure date and stateroom she wanted. She decided to conduct an experiment in cruise bargain hunting by calling three travel agents and, after relaying the specifics of her desired voyage, advised each agent that whoever gave her the best price would get her business. She saved thousands of dollars.

The travel agent who won her business did it by rebating. If there is one dirty word in the cruise industry it’s rebating, which means an agent kicks back part of his or her commission (generally 15% of the cruise fare) to pass along a lower fare.
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HMS Exeter and HMS Encounter Wrecks found in Java Sea

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE APRIL 30th 2008
TWO FAMOUS WW2 WARSHIP WRECKS DISCOVERED!

The discovery of the wreck of the famous British heavy cruiser HMS Exeter, along with one of her two destroyer escorts, HMS Encounter, can now be ‘officially’ revealed for the first time after a successful multi day / multi dive expedition to the wreck sites.

Initially discovered in the Java Sea on 21st February 2007, almost 65 years to the day after their sinking, the extraordinarily historically significant discovery culminated five years of persistent searching by a dedicated core group of shipwreck explorers (see footnote for more details). However, it was decided at the time that news of the discovery would be delayed until high definition video footage and high resolution digital images of the wrecks were taken so there could be no doubt whatsoever as to just which wrecks the group had discovered.

Their recent April 2008 survey expedition entitled ‘Java Sea Revisited- The HMS Exeter Expedition’ has now accomplished that task and in honour of her brave crew left a Royal Navy Ensign attached to her port torpedo tubes to ‘fly’ in the ocean currents sweeping over the Exeter wreck site.

Click here for an underwater photo and marine paintings of HMS Exeter, and a downloadable press release

Digital Camera: Underwater Cameras for Diving

Author: Nicholas Tan

Memories are created just about anywhere. And when I say anywhere, I mean that memories are even created underwater – so the creation of underwater digital camera.

An underwater digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use underwater digital cameras in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater digital cameras to capture marine life and thus be able to study the life and properties of the marine life. But I think it is safe to assume that you, my reader, are neither a marine scientist nor a professional photographer. Like me, you are just some photo junkie who wants to capture underwater moments and just cant figure out how without ruining your cameras.

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Tips for Giving Your Mom a Cruise Vacation for Mother’s Day

Filed under: Cruises, Gifts, Uncategorized, Vacations — Tags: , , — admin @ 8:51 am

Author: Mandy Karlik

Shopping for a Mother’s Day present is never easy, but it is particularly difficult for people who want to give their mothers or other special ladies in their life something very special. Cruises are a great way to give your mom Mother’s Day memories she’ll cherish forever. What’s more, they’re surprisingly affordable.
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Top Five Yacht Charter Holidays Destinations

Author: Anna Stenning

The summer months are not too far ahead, however, the weather is yet to catch up on that movement from blustering rainy winter into a warming relaxed spring. However long this takes, it still leaves many of us out of ideas on what to do for the summer holiday. You could take the ever-popular sun soaked beach holidays, or to try something new and active such as a yacht charter holiday. These days more people are becoming drawn to taking part in something interactive and fun.

Yacht charter holidays provide the best of both worlds, for people looking to relax and stay physically motivated. These are available bareboat or skippered depending on the level of experience people have with sailing holidays. Those who have had very little experience will find that sailing abroad will require plenty of knowledge and practise if you are intending on sailing on a bareboat yacht. Various courses are available for beginners to learn.
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9th Fina World Swimming Championships at the Men Arena, Manchester

Filed under: Swimming, Uncategorized, Watersports — Tags: , — admin @ 8:15 am

(April 2008)
Author: Sydney Cauldon-Low

The MEN Arena in Manchester is best known as a pop and event venue hosting such acts as Kylie Minogue and the Rolling Stones and so was the unlikely venue for the World Swimming Championships held in Manchester 9-13 April 2008.
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Discover The Joys Of Kayaking

Filed under: Canoeing and Kayaking, Uncategorized, Watersports — Tags: — admin @ 7:54 am

Author: Richard Prosser

There’s no better way to spend a summer afternoon than floating along a lazy river with the sun warming your skin and a paddle in your hands-unless its spending that same afternoon dancing with the rapids and emerging victorious. Regardless of what type of sportsman you are, whether you prefer a calm afternoon on the water or a death defying experience you’ll remember for years to come, kayaking will provide you with the kind of fun that can last for a lifetime.
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How to Work on Cruise Lines and get Cruise Ship Jobs

Filed under: Careers and Jobs, Cruises, Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — admin @ 7:48 am

Author: Gabe Killian

If you’ve ever thought about getting a cruise ship job or have even played around with the idea, this article could help you on your way to working on cruise ships. Cruises are one of the most sought out ways for people around the world to break free from the nine to five and experience life through travel and entertainment. Cruises provide rest and relaxation for thousands of people world wide every years. These cruise ships have a number of areas that demand staff, this is where the cruise ship job comes in.
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