Wonders of Thailand SCUBA DIVING

If you are one of the innumerable men adoring the pleasure of scuba diving then maybe planning a perfect scuba diving in Thailand is a great idea. Scuba diving lets your experience the wonders of underwater world.

Phantom Bannerfish - Heniochus pleurotaenia, Thailand - Similan Islands
(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Marine or aquatic resource is a composition of the superb flora and fauna ever created in the kingdom. You will see there the breathtaking magnificence of the coral reefs and the sea creatures.

This paves way for the obsession of most of the people on said sports. It also encourages a lot of tourists to enjoy a thrilling and fun experience under the water. There are many tourist destinations like the scuba resorts that are well known to people.

Thailand is offering the best scuba diving resorts that have special instructors for people having great passion for scuba diving.  The instructors are there to give guidance to the divers and enhance their skills more.

Most of the good resorts found in Thailand are also rendering certification program upon completion of the training that are also given to vacationers who are interested to go for scuba diving classes.

Scuba diving in Thailand considers both the beginners and the expert divers. In fact, they have several special programs that can be enjoyed by any of the vacationers. They are acquainted with the nature of scuba diving in Thailand first before getting into it.

Here are some of the features in some of the scuba diving resorts in Thailand:

• It has volley of beaches that attracts the divers throughout the year.

• It has the vibrant blue beaches that are particularly apparent during the winter season. This makes people more engrossed with scuba diving even during winter.

• The wonders in Thailand can be visible in the underworld. Your exploration will not be limited on the corners of Thailand but beneath water the water as well.

Phuket is one of the most favorite destinations of the vacationers in Thailand. Aside from that, it also has a number of places that are favorable for a vacation all through the entire season of the year.

Scuba diving is not compared to a kid’s play because it involves exploration to the mesmerizing beauty of the aquatic resources. The skills and knowledge of the divers who are dreaming of a scuba vacation can really be used in scuba diving in Thailand. This is what makes the Thai Lander proud of their place.

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Free Models From the Web - Spacecraft PAPER MODELING

In a previous article, I discussed how I discovered the wonderful world of paper (or card) models available for download. You simply download a graphic file, print it on your inkjet printer and assemble with glue. While this medium will never replace plastic models, there is a lot to say for a model format that offers you unlimited replacement parts, scale adjustability, and usually is, well, free.

Photo  by el cajon yacht club 

If you love space ships, as I do, there is a great variety of space models free for download. Whether you want a model based on a move, TV show or reality, you can probably find it. Currell Graphics features models of the (pre-spaceage) V-2 rocket from WWII and the SpaceShipOne. The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model features some great models of NASA craft in their "Real Space" section, including several versions of the Space Shuttle, the upcoming Ares moon craft and even a 4 foot tall Saturn V Apollo rocket.

You'll find many card model available based on spaceships of movies and TV. An easy starter would be Erwin de Jong's saucer from "The Day the Earth Stood Still" at Cut & Paste Sci-Fi. A fairly new model on the web is a very detailed version of the Discovery from 2001: A Space Odyssey that is several feet long when finished. Battlestar Gallactia (both versions) are well covered, as are several other popular and less well-known shows. My last count was at least 40 downloadable models available depicting "Star Wars" craft, from a small and simple Tie Fighter to a very detailed At-At walker. The "Star Trek" franchise takes the ribbon for the most free model downloads on the web. I've documented about 100 and I'm sure there are many more around.

Constructing space models in paper is basically the same as building other card models. The trickiest part tends to be in matching the joints of cylindrical hull sections. I like to complete each section, dry it and fit the next section to the previous one. And while many card model files include bases, I almost always prefer to suspend them by nylon thread from the ceiling. You can poke holes along the hull during assembly and embed buttons inside with the thread tied to it. Doing this in 2 places along the length allows 2 contact points for the string for easy leveling. An easier method is to simply locate the center of gravity of the finished model and tie the thread around that section of the fuselage. Transparent thread will be basically invisible.

A couple of good places to start looking for free space-oriented card models are Free Paper Toys and The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model Giftshop.

Wade Watson enjoys collecting movie-related models and props.  Article Directory: EzineArticles

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The Best Traveling Destinations in CANCUN MEXICO

Cancun, a place with white sand beaches, world class hotels, great restaurants, and booming night life. Cancun is for every people who seek relaxation in a vacation. It is a place where you can find all you want in a vacation. Here you can find scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and also archeological sites that dates back thousand of years ago.

Cancun (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Most people visit Cancun because of the white sand beaches where they can enjoy beach activities. Cancun is also known for its night life where you can party all night long.

Cancun is also known for sports fishing where it has a lot of different species of fishes that every sport fisherman will really enjoy. There are a lot of activities that you can really enjoy in Cancun, Mexico.

If you feel like playing beach volleyball, you can join other people playing. Or, if you feel like going scuba diving, there are a lot of dive centers available in Cancun that can guide or teach you how to go scuba diving. Snorkeling is also very popular in Cancun waters. You can rent or buy snorkeling equipments in stores that are located all around the coastlines.

Cancun is also famous for having one of the best reefs in the world. This is why Scuba diving is very popular in Cancun. You can rent scuba diving equipments in dive shops located all over Cancun. Rental price are relatively cheap. This is why if you’re a certified scuba diver, you don’t have to carry all those bulky scuba diving gears when going to Cancun.

Sometimes, you may want to rest from all the fun activities that you will do in Cancun. All you have to do is lie down in hammocks located in the beaches of Cancun and enjoy the scenery.

There are also guided tours offered by travel agencies that can take you around Cancun.

Restaurants in Cancun offers world class cuisines that you can really enjoy. You can find these restaurants all around Cancun.

There are also archeological sites if you are a kind of person who enjoys history. You can find these archeological sites in the tourist zone. One of the best archeological sites is the Ruinas El Rey, located on the Kukulacan Blvd.

You can also play golf in Cancun located at the Hilton Cancun Beach and Golf Resort.

Cancun is a haven for water sports enthusiast. You can go jet skiing, parasailing, wind surfing and other kinds of water sports to spend the time and also to enjoy your vacation.

If you want to enjoy a relaxing vacation, Cancun is probably the best destination choice you can make.

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Horses - AFFIRMED

In the crazy world of horse racing the one thing we had yet to see going into the 1978 horse racing year was back to back triple crown winners.  That was about to all change because of a horse by the name of Affirmed.  

By Visindar - I took the photograph myself

Not only had there never been back to back triple crown winners but no horse ever had to beat the same rival in all three legs of the triple crown.  So 1978 was indeed special all the way around.  Because during this amazing year Affirmed and Alydar gave racing fans all over the world the thrill of a lifetime.  By the time the last leg of the triple crown at Belmont was run, Affirmed was a triple crown winner but it was Alydar that got everyone's sympathy and was the hero of the year. 

The truth is, the Affirmed - Alydar rivalry started long before they ever got to the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the crown.  On June 15, 1977, was when it all started at Belmont Park.  The two horses were running in the Youthful Stakes.  It was Alydar's first race and Affirmed's second.  Affirmed won the race while Alydar finished a disappointing fourth.  In was the only time in ten meetings between these two horses that they both didn't finish first or second. 

Affirmed came into the world on February 21, 1975.  He was born at Harbor View Farm in Florida.  The owner, Louis Wolfson, had sent other horses out to race in his career but never with the success that was about to come with Affirmed. 

Affirmed made his maiden race on May 24, 1977, at Belmont Park.  He won the race by an easy 4 and 1/2 lengths.  Three weeks later was when he won the Youthful with Alydar coming in fourth.  But after that race, Affirmed and Alydar ran every race almost neck and neck in one of the greatest rivalries of all time. 

On July 6 at the Great American Stakes, Alydar finally got the better of Affirmed and beat him winning by 3 and 1/2 lengths.  This didn't discourage trainer Lazaro Barrera who then immediately shipped Affirmed out to Hollywood Park where he won the Hollywood Juvenile Championship on July 23.  This was the first of four straight victories for Affirmed.  

There were other races afterwards, with Affirmed and Alydar trading victories.  This set up the first leg of the triple crown, the Kentucky Derby.  Ironically, this turned out to be the least exciting race of the three with Affirmed taking a commanding lead.  At the end, Alydar could only close the gap to 1 1/2 lengths though he gave it a valiant effort.  

It was a different story two weeks later at the Preakness where the two horses were engaged in an epic duel.  Affirmed again took an early lead but this time Alydar made it a race with Affirmed winning only by a neck. 

But as good as the Preakness was, the Belmont Stakes will go down in history as being one of the most exciting races in history.  For almost the entire race in a five horse field, Affirmed and Alydar were running neck and neck.  It was like out of a movie.  Finally though it was Affirmed who won the race by a head. 

This was indeed one of the greatest horse rivalries in racing history, one which may never be duplicated.

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GOLF Terminology

If you have just begun to play golf and fail to understand its terminology, do not worry, as this article will help you to master all these important golf terms and open your mind to understand the game well.

• Approach Shot- this shot helps you to position the ball on the green area.

• Amateur- a golfer who plays at a competitive level, however not for cash prize is called as amateur. Only a professional can play golf tournament for cash prize money.

• Address- before hitting the ball, the way a golfer positions his/her body is termed to address the ball.

• Abnormal ground condition- if the golf ground is under repairs or has some water collected, then it is termed as abnormal ground condition.
  
  

• Backswing- the opening part of the golf swing, which halts after the club stops moving from above your head to get set for the downswing position.

• Backspin- it is a reverse spin of the golf ball towards the target.

• Blade- it describes the head of the iron.

• Caddie- these are people, who are employed to carry your golf clubs around the course and are also capable to offer an advice on the game.

• Cart- it is either a small vehicle or a dolly, which players use to drive around the course to travel from one spot to another.

• Cavity Back Iron- it is a typical type of an iron that has majority of club heads’ weight distributed around its perimeter. There is a large cavity at the back of the head that is helpful to reduce the mass in both the back of the head and center.

• Club Face- the bottom part of the golf club is termed as clubface.

• Driver- the longest club in the golf bag is known as driver. This clubs also gives you higher distance than any other club.

• Draw- a shot that bends to the left side is called as draw.

• Duff- it is used, when you miss a shot or spoil a shot.

• Fat- when the clubface taps the ground before hitting the ball, it is called as fat.

• Forecaddie- he is a person, who directs you about placing the ball. This person comes from an outside agency.

• Iron- it is a club with metallic blade for the club head. Golfers have at least 8 to 10 irons that range from number 2- iron or sand wedge. Each iron offers different stroke on the ball.

• Line of Play- it is a position, where the player wants his ball to stop after the stroke. The line of play can extend vertically upward from the ground, but may not get to go beyond the hole.

• Penalty Stroke- this stroke is added to the score of the player or anything as per the rules of the game.
  
  

• Stroke- the forward movement of the club made to strike the ball is called as stroke. The golfer needs to check the downswing, before the club head touches the ball or the stroke would not be considered.

• Tee- a device used to place the ball off the ground is known as tee. This device is not more then 4 inches and is manufactured in a way that the line of play can be seen.

The above-mentioned terminologies will help you to get a basic idea about the game. Once you hit the ground, you would be an expert with these terms.

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The FAMILY TREE: Primer of Genealogy

Who’s who is the most common query when relatives get together. Each and everyone start to identify the connection of every individual in the so-called family circle. A family tree serves as a guide for an individual to distinguish the family connection between persons.

Ahnentafel von Herzog Ludwig (1568-1593)  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

To show the relationship among relatives, there are important factors that should be incorporated in your family tree:

?    Name of the person

?    Date of birth

?    Other pertinent information such as the physical address and employment 

You will have to distinguish the relationship through:

1.    Marriage

2.    Extra-marital Unions

3.    Progeniture

If it involves your own family, a family tree is a trouble-free task. However, if it involves identifying your ancestors, you will need to devote some time in order for you to be familiar with your roots.

An understanding of the family structure is needed so that you will properly determine your roots to come up with a well-developed family tree. 

It is with a mated pair where a family has begun. However, according to genealogy studies there are two main bases for the emergence of complication in a family structure. 

The first main source of complication in the family structure is whenever a man takes more than one spouse. Such identification of family tree may become arduous with this case since there are many lineages to trace. 

An extended family is considered as a source of complexity concerning family structure. On a positive note, it is helpful in genealogy. With a close-knit family, you will have higher chances to easily complete a family tree. 

Once you have found out what type of family structure you have, then it is time to undertake your task – begin your quest to come up with a well-researched family tree.

Start with the basic. Start with your own family. It is from older family members that you can obtain relevant information about your roots. They can give you a lead on where to move next.

Every encounter with any relatives should be documented.  Journal, tape recorders, cameras or video cams are handy. All relevant information should be entered in your family tree chart or can be filled out in a genealogical form. These days, there is no need for you to sketch your own family tree since there are several family tree charts and forms available in the market. 

On your family tree journey, there are a lot of surnames that will come up. With this regard, it is best to choose what surname to find lineage first. By being surname-focused, you are most likely to finish your task faster and easier. After you have exhausted all information with a surname and you think that the lineage is complete, then you can now move on to another surname. 

Interviewing family members may sometimes be insufficient. There are other sources which you can track your relatives such as the internet, Family History Center in your locality, documents (which includes birth, marriage and death certificates), and places such as a church, cemetery or even a court house. 

Establishing a family tree is an important undertaking for you to be able to know your roots and identify your own identity.

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7 Timeless GARDEN DECOR Practices

Are you looking for a way to add to your garden dcor? Want something everlasting, nature-based or stylized? There are many things that you can add to your outdoor living space to make it comfortable and inviting and still provide you with few hours of work on maintenance. Here are 7 ways to add dcor to your garden.

Tip 1: unadulterated Is Best. When adding products outdoors, from furniture to statuary, you should always look towards the most organic of products. When you do this, youll allow for something that fits within the landscape, not something that sticks out in it.

Tip 2: Flow Is Essential. If you have a large garden or landscape, you can create a flow throughout it to make it a much more livable and organic environment. For example, a pathway leading through the garden is important as it provides for a way to move through the area enjoying all of the principle sights along the way.

Tip 3: Overboard Isnt Good. Over crowding a space with too much dcor or even too a multitude of plants is bad business. Instead, look for a more nature-based landscape component. Overcrowding plants can cause them to eventually die or take over the entire garden. To much dcor can make it look cluttered instead of lavish.

Tip 4: Use Lines. Lines from your home or your edging can help to create a lovely look within the garden. The roof line of the house can be a line that leads the eye to something excellent at the end. Use the lines that you have to create a flow to the eye.

Tip 5: Charm Means Theme. While you dont need a specific theme throughout your garden dcor, you should look towards the same or similar offerings. For example, if you place a white metal table under your trees to produce a restful place, make sure that the chairs that go with it match it. Add a white picket fence or other matching pieces to tie certain areas of the garden together as well.

Tip 6: Uphold it. a large amount of of the aspects within a garden are going to need some upkeep. If you pull your weeds, dont let this be overshadowed by the fact that you havent washed that white possessions in a year. Keep up on broken or misplaced items as well. Within the duration of harsh winter months, make sure to put as much as possible in storage that can be broken.

Tip 7: Garden dcor is not done without the look for lovely patio items. Allow it to mesh with the settings that you have created too. For example, in a woodsy area, look towards an organic, lovely product such as teak to keep it looking as if it belongs there.

The aforementioned points can help to contribute to a lovely and fashionable garden dcor that is everlasting, easy to manage and a welcoming place to call your own.

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