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The chaise lounge, that luxurious French chair of yore is all wet, literally. No one back in the late 1700s would have had the slightest clue that in the 21st century we would have taken their beloved furniture and repurposed it for aquatic purposes. The chaise lounge has indeed undergone some major changes in design. From its original form came slight variations like the Duchesse Brisee and the Recamier, but these were not earth-shattering to say the least. Then, it became an accepted part of patio furniture as the more broad definition of a "chaise longue" or long chair, was embraced. Now, you can enjoy the relaxing form of a chaise lounger in your bedroom, your living room, your backyard and in...

Paper. It should be a benign part of our lives. It means no harm, really. But somehow, when it piles up and has a paper party with its friends, it becomes dreaded clutter! What to do? Grab a RAFT and sail to an organized shore! (Okay, technically, it should be RAFTS, plural, but that just didn't work well in a sentence, so allow me some leeway.) Sort your mail daily - use the RAFTS method: - Recycle - Junk mail that is not confidential. - Act - Bills to pay, invitations to RSVP to, forms to fill out, etc. - File - Vital documents that must be kept long term (only 20% of paper needs to be filed!). - Toss - If you unfortunately do not have paper recycling in your area. - Shred - Anything with...

For those looking for an inflatable kayak that can seat two people comfortably, the RST Marine Pathfinder II 2-Person Inflatable Performance Kayak is worthy of consideration. Construction The kayak itself seems to be pretty sturdy when fully inflated.  It is made from reinforced Denier polyester (but shouldn't every inflatable kayak be reinforced?) and should do a good job of resisting the cuts and abrasions that are inevitably going to happen to any inflatable device, especially if used on rivers and streams. The manufacturer says this kayak can handle up to Class III rapids, but we would suggest testing it out on lesser water, such as slow moving rivers and streams before trying it on rapids. The...

Las Vegas is a destination with all kinds of entertainment, shows and gambling opportunities. But if you'd like to get out of town there's an array of things to do for a lifetime of memories. 1. Take a helicopter ride over Las Vegas, or to the Grand Canyon. New technology helicopters give a smoother landing and less G's than a commercial aircraft, very safe. See the lights of Vegas at night, or the inspirational sunset colors of the Grand Canyon. Optionally see the Valley of Fire and Lake Mead by air. Total trip, 2-4hrs 2. Tour the Hoover Dam, a 1hr drive from Las Vegas. See the largest cement project in the country and feel the vibration of megawatts of power being generated inside the dam. Learn...

As long as humans have been building rafts, boats, ships or any kind of water craft, we been sinking them (the vast majority unintentionally). For most of our history on the oceans, our technology has been no match for the power and force that can be mustered against it by the seven seas. Even our biggest ventures - like the Titanic - are not invulnerable to ice bergs or missiles. And as long as humans have ventured under the oceans, we've been trying to get down to these sunken ships to take a look. In recent history, we've been intentionally sinking unused and outdated vessels and calling them "artificial reefs". There is a measured benefit to both marine life and local economies when "artificial...

ast few years have seen a steady increase in the number of windsurfing equipment manufacturers giving a wide scope for buyers to choose from. There are a few brands that have managed to make a mark with their quality and range of windsurfing apparatus. A sail is a vital element of a windsurfing kit and there are a few leading brands that specialize in the manufacture of windsurfing sails. Sail Manufacturers Severne: Named after its founder Ben Severne, Severne has given a wide range of sails including wave, racing, slalom and beginner. However, Severne has gained great popularity for racing sails after several windsurfing professional racers opted for Severne for the windsurfing competitions. Some...

More people are beginning to experience what ocean water kayaking has to offer. If you have already ridden the whitewater rapids and are looking for a new adventure, this could be for you. It is very simple to learn how to paddle an ocean kayak, but you must learn other things as well. Keep in mind that ocean water kayaking is different and you do must have experience on the ocean before going out on any long adventures. This type of kayaking has a lot to offer and is a very exciting way to go kayaking. Being safe when you are ocean water kayaking is one of the most important factors. Anyone that has ever been kayaking knows that it is a very physical activity. It takes a strong healthy person to...

Kayaking is a phenomenal sport and it is even more enjoyable when you can bring along your favorite furry friend - your dog I mean. It is no problem to bring your dog out paddling for the day but you do want to be sure to follow a few safety rules and precautions to make sure that your dog is safe and comfortable on his water adventure. 1. It is best to only paddle in flat, calm waters with your dog. If the water is too rough this can make the dog uncomfortable, nervous and possibly sick. If you have to concentrate on maneuvering your boat, you do not want to be worrying about whether your dog is still in the boat. Calm water provides a much more relaxed environment and also the possibility for...

type="text/javascript"> Airsoft by definition is a sport where players simulate military or law enforcement combat by using airsoft guns (which look a lot like real guns, to add to the realism) and other airsoft gear. The game of airsoft was developed in Japan, where firearms were (and still are) almost impossible to get without resorting to illegal means. An alternative was developed, and that alternative was airsoft. Because of this, it is no surprise that airsoft is actually most popular in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea (North Korea is more interested in using real guns!) Unlike paintball, it is incredibly hard to tell if somebody has been hit. No...

Astral Projection is dependant on our brain. It can take years and years to ever be able to reach the proper mentality level that is needed in order to allow ourselves to be removed from our physical body. Not only does it take a very long time but it also takes an extreme amount of dedication. Binaural beat recordings have been shown to help us be able to astral project in a very short period of time. Learn how they work and how they allow us to astral project. How do Binaural Beat Recordings Work? Basically two separate frequencies waves are used in each ear. Our brains then create a third tone which is the difference between the two. What this does is allow the brain to tune into a frequency that...

You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders...literally. The night before starting your camping trip, you tossed all of your gear into your backpack. And now every step up the mountain is a struggle. As the mountain becomes steeper and steeper, you increasingly begin to dread the way that you packed your backpack. You assumed that if you successfully fit all of your gear into the various compartments of the pack, then you would be prepared. But as you near the mountaintop, the poor weight distribution in your backpack meets gravity, causing you to lose your balance. Suddenly, gravity takes over and you start falling backwards. As your arms and neck lanyards flap in the air, you realize how...

My own visit to El Salvador (sometimes misspelt El Slavador or El Salavador) was a delightful experience. The contrast between those who are wealthier and those who are not is never far away in developing countries. What was different about El Salvador (El Slavador or El Salavador), was the attitude of the less financially endowed. Poorer people often have to vend to earn a living and vendors can be unobligingly persistent in their pursuit of sales. Not so, the Salvadorans. Dignity, cheerfulness and innovation are more their trademark. What a people to embrace! What ingredients in their history have wrought such grace? How often do you find these attributes? What other nation has such treasure...

Binaural beats are a very popular form of brainwave entrainment. They typically come in either MP3 or CD format and are listened to with headphones daily to create altered states of mind that can greatly benefit ones life. Below we will go through how they work as well as the best places to find them. What are Binaural Beats and how do they Work? Basically they are specially generated sounds that can alter our brainwaves. By controlling what brain frequencies we experience we are able to reach altered states of consciousness. Which mind state we experience will depend on the exact frequency that we are able to create. This works by listening to two different frequencies in each individual ear. The...

Before you embark on new adventure especially those involving night or cave trips, make sure you have sufficient lighting with you to illuminate your way through the dark. There are always unexpected events that might happen along such as faulty bulbs, missing or insufficient batteries and malfunction due to bad weather. Do you really think you are sufficiently prepared for these incidents? If you doubt so or need more information, then you must read on. Solar rechargeable bike lights are one of the most versatile and toughest lighting that you can find for adventure. These bike lights are built to withstand hot weather and waterproof against raining condition. The built-in LED bulbs ensures the...

There is no reason to stop kayaking once the weather turns cold... unless the water has frozen over. If you are dressed properly cold weather paddling can be invigorating and fun. It is simply a matter of wearing the right gear and keeping your digits and toes dry and toasty. The major point to remember when kayaking in cold weather is to layer your clothing. 1. First wear a layer of clothes that wicks the moisture away from your body such as a Hydroskin shirt. 2. Then if it is cold you will want an insulating layer such as a fleece or a sweater. 3. Third wear a waterproof jacket and waterproof pants. If you end up getting wet, no matter what you are wearing you will be very chilled. So it is...

Brainwave entrainment has reached higher levels of popularity as of late as more and more publications on the positive effects of using this type of brain frequency manipulation are becoming known. What is Brainwave Entrainment? Also called brainwave synchronization this is when either an aural or a visual stimulus is presented to our brain which causes our brains to tune into a specific frequency that produces whichever desired brain-state we are trying to achieve. Different frequency combinations will produce different effects and have been known to be very effective in achieving altered states of consciousness. Typically brainwave entrainment is achieved by using an aural stimulus. The aural...

Isochronic tones are one of the most effective forms of brainwave entrainment. There are many brainwave entrainment products that use binaural beats but there are only a couple that offer isochronic tones as well. Below I will explain exactly what isochronic tones are as well as they best place to purchase them or listen to a free sample. What are Isochronic Tones? This form of brainwave synchronization uses equal intensity tones that pulse on and off at different speeds. When the speeds increase they synchronize the brain with the rhythm. By listening to these tones we are able to experience many different altered states of consciousness depending on the pattern of the tones presented as well as...

There are lots of different life jacket brands on the market but one name that consistently stands out is the Stohlquist PFD. They are a very popular manufacturer that has been around for some time. Their name is well known in the boating and water sports world because each PFD is hand made with extra care and with great attention to detail. The Stohlquist PFD's are made with only top grade foam that is lightweight, soft and buoyant. Each part of their life jackets are tested for strength before it leaves the factory and the foam used will not degrade over time. Their PFD's are known to last for a very long time and each one meets all of the Coast Guard specifications. Stohlquist has a very large...

I began my search for a portable water bottle filter for a number of reasons. 1. I have always been into my health and am very aware of the dangers of drinking regular tap water. The amount of chlorine and contaminants in our water supplies is staggering and scary. I have a water filtration system on my home and only drink, cook and wash with filtered water. 2. I very much dislike buying bottled water. For one thing it is hard to trust that the bottled water we are buying is of any great quality. The standards aren't that high and I have heard numerous reports of water some bottled water not being so good. It makes me nervous. Also with the amount of bottled water that people purchase, our landfills...

Binaural beats are not new but are fairly uncommon to most people. It can be difficult to understand how listening to a recording of these special beats can do much of anything at all. To understand how they work first it is important to know exactly what they are. What are Binaural Beats? Believe it or now, binaural beats have been researched for well over 150 years. Basically different frequencies will produce different effects to our consciousness. Our brains actually go through many different frequency cycles within a day. Knowing that, it has been discovered that our part of our frequencies can be altered with sound waves. This is not something to be worried about. We alter our consciousness...

Brainwave synchronization is basically another term for brainwave entrainment. It works by presenting the right binaural frequencies to the brain in order to achieve the desired altered state of consciousness. There are a few different types of brainwave synchronization that can be hugely beneficial to many people. The three most common types are: - binaural beats - monaural beats - isochronic tones The science behind brainwave entrainment is sound and has been researched and tested for over 170 years. With the use of tones and pulses we can manipulate our brain into producing frequencies that may have only been achieved otherwise through many years of deep meditation. Below we will go through a...

As more and more people become aware of sea kayaking, we see sea kayak sales climbing. The great thing about this type of outdoor activity is that the entire family can enjoy it. In addition, sea kayaking is something that can be done by the elderly or young without experience as a peaceful activity or it can be done by thrill-seekers that look for the challenge, something hard and invigorating. Because sea kayaking is so diverse, it takes different styles of kayaks to keep up. Some of the more popular types of sea kayaks include the flatwater kayak, touring kayak, sea kayak, sit-on-top kayak, surf kayak, canoe, and then of course, you have your kayak accessories. In this article, we wanted to...

Now that the summer months are quickly approaching, many people find themselves wanting to get out on the water to do a little fishing. This is a great thing to do as fishing gives a lot of people the relaxation time that they have been craving for so long. While some people do not mind going out on super fast boats to fish, others tend to crave the peacefulness that comes with the kayaking experience. There is just something about sea or fishing kayaking that people cannot get enough of. Those who do not have any experience with this type of adventure out on the water may not see what all of the fuss is about. It is important to point out though, that once people take their first fishing trip on a...

Considered by many to be the ultimate water sports, fishing, boating, and hiking vacation. Lake Powell is one lake that almost everyone must visit. Known also as Glen Canyon it is 186 miles long with a shore line of 1,986 miles. The crystal clear water and red sand stone rock make it the perfect place for all your outdoor activities. Lake Powell has countless canyons where you can fine smooth water to wakeboard, wake skate, wake surf, knee board, tube, air chair, water ski and more; even on the windy days, you can find a cove where the water is glass. Whether you decide to camp on the sandy beaches, or cruise in the comfort of a houseboat Invert Sports will be there to make sure you catch the...

Boats and Yachts can exist in different environments. You can have Fresh or Salt Water. You can be in Cold or Warm water. You can be in water with a lot of stuff that can grow... like Brackish water. I'm concentrating on Salt Water. You can have Cold or Warm Salt Water. It can be Clear or Brackish water. But one thing is for sure, if you have your Yacht or Boat in Salt Water, you really need to make sure your bottom is Painted. What kind of paint will depend on the usage. There are a lot of Paint Manufacturers out there so you have large amount of choices to make. You also have a large amount of color to chose from. If you are a heavy user of your boat, you will want an Ablative paint. That is a...

One of the very first models of Doral boats that gave the company its status in the boat manufacturing industry is the 1989 Doral Phazar. The original is now out of production but in 2004, they remodeled it and named it the 210 Doral Phazar bringing Doral's timeless classics back. It's a stern drive power boat designed to ride the waves smoothly and in style. Its hull and deck feature a curved walk-thru safety glass windshield, integrated fiberglass liner, extended swim platform, stainless steel swim ladder with 3 steps, full side hull gel, stainless steel air vents, and pop up stainless steel cleats. This Doral boat is day boat that goes well with sunbathing, swimming or simply entertaining friends...

Remember those funny cartoons you'd watch as a kid where some cartoon characters are in a boat when suddenly there's a hole. In an effort to counteract the effects of this hole in the boat, people start using pails to scoop the water out; however, they can't keep up and eventually the boat sinks as a consequence. Well, this also happens in real life. Every year, thousands of boats of all shapes and sizes sink. The most ironic part is that most of them sink when they're not even in use; they're at the dock!. As a matter of fact, sinking boats is perhaps one of the biggest losses to marinas all over the world. Why is this: because marine insurance is too expensive. Perhaps one of the major reasons...

Minnesota unemployment has hit record highs, and the state's unemployment insurance is a whopping $155,000,000 in the red for those of you who don't understand how many zeros there are in that figure. That's one hundred fifty-five million! Experts say that there are signs that Minnesota unemployment is hitting a bottom. But these experts are undoubtedly completely wrong and spreading a false optimism. There are no doubts this is only the beginning. On December 7th, 2009 the U.S. president Barack H. Obama will sign us into the Copenhagen treaty. And one very important aspect to this, is that the Copenhagen treaty dictates that the USA must reduce it's carbon 'footprint' by 20% between 2013, and 2020...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers, Nick and Erin, traveled to Kolkata, India in an effort to make a difference. Every year, 26 million children reach school age in India. With this, the problem of education in a severely overcrowded school system becomes even more unmanageable. Despite increased school enrollment, some estimate that as many as 50% of India’s children do not attend school. That’s more than 150 million kids. Time to bring out the Volunteer Ministers! As Church of Scientology leader, David Miscavige, described the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program: “The final word, as regards our front-line work bringing our help wherever and whenever needed is our corps of Scientology...

Do you'll need to run a totally free criminal history check over the internet? Due to the increasing crime rate, more and more people decide to perform a criminal record search on someone. Maybe it's that new neighbor that looks tremendously suspicious or maybe it's that nanny that you are getting ready to hire. Whatever the reason maybe, running a record take a look at can help the individual get all the data you may need. Unfortunately, finding personal facts about someone can be tricky. Although there are many so called "free" criminal criminal history check services, most of them deliver questionable data. Other times, these web pages exclusively appear to be no cost, because they frequently end...

2012 Pole Shift. Read this article to learn more about 2012 Pole Shift. If you are interested in 2012 Pole Shift, you need to read this! There are many questions surrounding December 21st, 2012. Some people believe that nothing will happen, while some believe this date will be the end of the world as we know it. The truth is probably somewhere in between, but most people don't understand enough about 2012 Pole Shift. If you want to learn the truth about December 21st, 2012, visit the 2012 Official Countdown website: *** Click Here to Learn the Truth About 2012 *** The 2012 phenomenon is a belief that cataclysmic or transformative events will occur in the year 2012. The forecast is based primarily...

A Republican member of Congress, apparently Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), a "baby killers" at the end of the day-care debate in the House on Sunday evening. House Republicans, in an effort to derail the legislation, submitted a "request for return will be" reintroduced the abortion amendment sponsored by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and MP Joseph Pitts (R -- Pa.). In a dramatic gesture, the pro-life rose against the Stupak amendment, it was rather an attempt to speak to 32 million Americans health insurance. Democrats rose to greet the Stupak insulted. Does Bart Stupak Is A Baby Killer? Stand Your Right and Get FREE $1000 Walmart Gift Card "The Spirit" shouted punished some members on the Republican...

Be careful about the meat you eat in Mexico, it may be human. A chef in Mexico killed his drinking buddy and used the corpse to make tamales. The chef cut up the body and seasoned it with herbs before frying the body to make tamales. Carlos Machuca, a 56-year-old tamale chef, was arrested in his home after police received an anonymous tip. The police entered his home to find a dead body which had been mutilated on his floor. The police found body parts cooking on the stove. Tamales is a mexican dish made of chopped meat, herbs and peppers all wrapped in cornhusks and fried. Carlos Machuca used his friend's body parts for the meat. The police believe that Carlos stabbed his friend through the heart...

Bobby Joe Springfield of Texas received six months supervision and a fine of $300 for criminal trespass and burglary committed on the property of Larry McClendon.  The sentence was handed down after a plea agreement was entered into by both prosecutor and defense attorney in Dallas County, and the order was signed by Judge Dorothy Shead.   This means that Bobby Springfield has to stay clear of the law for the next six months or risk going back to court again.    Bobby Joe Springfield got the break of a lifetime, especially when you consider the reputation of Texas justice.  Will Bobby Springfield be grateful that he had Brian Sanford as an attorney and was able to get off with such a light...

Global warming is a theory and an increasing weak theory at that. The third world developing nations found out this week that the BIG BOYS only want to use it to further their power and lord it over the have-nots. It was called the Danish report that got leaked before everyone arrived. Why aren’t we dealing with a REAL problem such as global starvation? The World Health Organization has come up with an elusive figure that says 150,000 people die each year from global warming associated problems. I assume the same statistician was used for this number that was used to determine the number of jobs the Obama stimulus program saved. And hey, they saved THREE jobs for only $6,000,000.00 (the amount...