Sailing With the Magnificent Sea Cloud

Posted on October 5, 2015 by savi0043

Passengers who board the Sea Cloud are told they are boarding a legendary ship; and indeed they are! Fans of sailboats are usually attracted to cruising with Se

Sailing With the Magnificent Sea Cloud
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nagib_Georges_Araman]Nagib Georges Araman

Passengers who board the Sea Cloud are told they are boarding a legendary ship; and indeed they are! Fans of sailboats are usually attracted to cruising with Sea Cloud. This classic yacht first debuted in the 1930s and has maintained its three masts, which tower as high as a 20-story building. At the time it was built, the ship was the biggest private yacht owned by E.F. Hutton and his wife Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heiress to the successful American cereal company. Today, the Sea Cloud is a certified glamorous windjammer gliding through the sea with its very recognizable three masts and white sails.

Because it was built as a form of stately residence, Sea Cloud is both elegant and comfortable. Measuring 360 feet, Sea Cloud offers ample space especially in public areas on the top deck. Relax in one of the deck chairs and watch the crew members as they admiringly set the ship’s 30 sails. To complete the vintage look of the ship, the decks are made of hardwood material like teak and mahogany. The sun loungers on boards are of the wooden “steamer” style.

After it was bought by avid German yachtsmen, the ship underwent some refurbishing especially in terms of accommodation. However, the cabins have kept their nice antique mahogany furniture, oil paintings and carved oak paneling, detailed ceilings and parquet flooring. Equipped with 28 staterooms and the two original suites of the owners, Sea Cloud can cater to 58 guests. The staterooms are in different sizes and configurations because the ship was originally built as a private yacht. If you like space and style, consider booking one of the suites, which are part of the original accommodation on board. Aside from providing more space, the suites also come with a fireplace, original Chippendale furniture, French canopy bed and a marble bath.

Though the d�cor of Sea Cloud is made to be elegant, the atmosphere onboard is less formal. You can usually wear shorts and relax on the lounge chairs during the day. In the evenings, smart casual attire for dinner is usually acceptable. The only time that you really need to dress more formally is during the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Dinner. Sea Cloud gives you the feeling that you are truly on a sail boat, the sailors who climbed the rigging even sing seafaring songs on the last night of the cruise.

Sea Cloud’s shipboard services and dining experience promise to be top class. Meals are served at the restaurant on the promenade deck, next to a cozy lounge. Like a private yacht, the tables are typically long and there are no fixed seating places. On a nice day, you can have your lunch on the lido deck, which also houses the lido bar.

Medical services on the ship are offered with no additional charge. For most of the year, this ship sails the Caribbean region as well as the European and Mediterranean waters. Unlike other more modern tall ships, the rigging is off limits to passenger as they are older and have a different design and structure. One of the highlight facilities on board is the “Blue Lagoon”, situated at the stern of the boat. This is the perfect place to relax in the evening and get a full view of the wide night sky.

The original Sea Cloud and newer Sea Cloud II, provide a very romantic adventure with the spirit of yesteryear sailing along with you. Read the rich history of Sea Cloud and you will want to be on board immediately.

Don’t worry if there is no wind. Even though the vessel run mainly on sail, the original engine room remains intact just in case it’s needed. http://yourbesttraveler.com

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3 Quick Tips for Successful Goals

Posted on September 29, 2015 by savi0043

3 Quick Tips for Successful Goals
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rashpal_Kalsi]Rashpal Kalsi

Chances are that at some time in your life you have made a New Year’s resolution – then broken it. This year programme your mind for success by following these simple but effective tips.

Think Realistic – the quickest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. Be kinder to yourself and still succeed. Instead of ‘I’m going to be a size 10’ say ‘I’ll reach a healthy weight for my height’  rather than ‘I’ll go to the gym everyday after work’ opt to walk for 20 minutes at lunchtime, its much easier to start with something achievable and build up.

Think Successful- keep track of each small success you make toward reaching your larger goal. Short-term goals are easier to keep and every small success you experience will help keep you motivated.

To achieve a new goal we have to be able to see it inside our minds first. If you imagine your goal often enough  it will eventually become your reality.

Think Positive – when someone uses the word ‘try’, they already have a mental picture of something not succeeding, whereas when they use the word ‘will’, they have a picture in their mind of what success will look like, and be determined to take steps to achieve their goal.

When you say the following out loud notice the mental images that come to mind…

I am going to try to keep my New Years resolution this year.
I will keep my New Years resolution this year!

General consensus is that it takes 21 days for a new activity to become a habit, and 6 months for it to become part of your personality, so remember that in order to reach the goals you have set for yourself, Think Positive, Think Realistic, Think Successful!

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What Is a Blood Moon?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by savi0043

What Is a Blood Moon?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Hubert_Crowell]Hubert Crowell

Like a rainbow, the earth’s atmosphere traps the dark blues leaving the red light from the sun to bend and strike the total lunar eclipsed moon. The blood red effect will last for about three hours during the total eclipse.

Blood moons are not rare, but what is rare is when they occur on very special days, and when very special events also occur in the same time frames. In John Hagee’s book Four Blood Moons, he talks about a tetrad (a group of four), Blood Moons with a solar eclipse occurring on the same days as Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles.

Eight times in twenty-one centuries, a tetrad has or will occur on the Jewish Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles.

1. 162-163 C.E. (Common Era)

2. 795-796 C.E.

3. 842-843 C.E.

4. 860-861 C.E.

5. 1493-1494 C.E.

6. 1949-1950 C.E.

7. 1967-1968 C.E.

8. 2014-2015 C.E.

He only discusses the things relating to Israel that occur during the last three events, 1493-94, 1949-50, and 1967-68. The next event of 2014-15 is about to occur. It will be interesting to see what happens in the Middle East during this event.

We all know what happen in 1492 when Columbus sailed from Spain and discovered the new world, but did you know that this was also the high point of the Spanish Inquisition? America later became a haven for anyone trying to escape. 99.3% of those judged in Barcelona between 1484 and 1505 were of Jewish origin.

1948 was the rebirth of Israel as a nation. 1967 was the war of miracles, the six day war where Israel overcame the odds and was victorious over four powerful enemies.

Passover on April 15, 2014 will begin a remarkable event of four Blood Moons, occurring on April 15, 2014, October 8, 2014, the Feast of Tabernacles, April 4, 2015, Passover and again on September 28 2015 the Feast of Tabernacles. It is interesting to note that the next Sabbath year occurs from October 4, 2014 through September 22, 2015, followed by the next day being the start of the year of Jubilee from September 23, 2015 to October 11, 2016.

1916-17 was a Sabbath year, and during the following Jubilee year General Allanby captured Jerusalem from the Turks in December of 1918.

1965-66 was also a Sabbath year and during the following Jubilee year captured Jerusalem in the 6 day war.

All Christians and Jews should be watching the Middle East very closely over the next three years and be praying for Israel and the people of Jerusalem during this troubling time.

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How to Survive an Earthquake?

Posted on September 27, 2015 by savi0043

Earthquake preparedness is to know how to setup a disaster plan before a strong earthquake hits your area, and how to react during and after the earthquake. The objective is to protect yourself and your family from destructive earthquakes, and to minimize the earthquake damage to your home and its contents. In this article, you will learn how to manage to survive during a destructive earthquake and how to recover few days or weeks after the earthquake in order to help you and your family in returning back to your normal life style.

How to Survive an Earthquake?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mostafa_EL-Engebawy,_Ph.D.]Mostafa EL-Engebawy, Ph.D.

What is the Expected Earthquake Damage to your Home and Community?

Your home may have some level of structural damage to foundations, cripple walls, anchorage of walls to the floor or roof, masonry chimney, and around the garage opening or large window openings if soft story conditions are met. On the other hand, damage to non-structural elements and contents is most likely to occur to interior partitions, exterior wall panels, suspended ceilings, electrical and mechanical equipment, ducts, water and gas pipes, water heaters, hanging objects, furniture, home electronics, dishes, etc. In the meantime, electrical, gas, water and sewage, and transportation systems are most likely to be disrupted for several days, weeks, or even months after a strong earthquake. Emergency response agencies and hospitals will likely be over-whelmed and unable to provide immediate assistance. To help your family cope during and after future inevitable earthquakes, you should establish, update, or maintain your own earthquake preparedness plan now.

What is an Earthquake Preparedness Plan?

Earthquake preparedness is to know how to setup various disaster plans before a moderate-to-large earthquake hits your area, and how to react during and after the earthquake. The objective is to protect yourself and your family from destructive earthquakes as well as to minimize the earthquake damage to your home and its contents. Seismic retrofitting and contents mitigation are two major components of earthquake preparedness that will be discussed in separate articles. How to establish an earthquake preparedness plan including the preparation of personal survival kits and a household emergency kit are also discussed in another article. In this article, you will learn how to manage to survive during a destructive earthquake and how to recover few days or weeks after the earthquake in order to help you and your family in returning back to your normal life style.

How to React when the Shaking Starts if you are Indoors?
If you are at home; drop, cover, and hold on under a sturdy desk or table. If you are not near one, drop to the floor against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Avoid exterior walls, windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances, and cabinets filled with heavy objects. Do not go outside until well after the shaking stops.
If you are in bed; hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be injured staying where you are. Broken glass on the floor can cause injuries, so be sure to put shoes on before stepping on the floor.
If you are in a high rise building; again drop, cover, and hold on avoiding windows and other hazards. Do not use elevators. The sprinkler systems or fire alarms may activate, so do not panic.
If you are at work; you should follow your workplace earthquake safety plan. First drop, cover, and hold on then move to the specified meeting location after the shaking stops.
If you are in a public building or theater; drop, cover, and hold on if possible. If you are in a theater seat, duck down and protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not try to leave until the shaking is over, then walk out slowly, watching for fallen debris or anything that could fall on you in aftershocks.

How to React when the Shaking Starts if you are Outdoors?
Move to a clear area if you can safely do so. Avoid buildings, power lines, trees, and other hazards. Always assume fallen power lines are live.
If you are driving; pull over to the road side, then stop and set the parking brake. Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs, trees, and other things that might collapse or fall on the vehicle. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. If a power line falls on the vehicle, stay inside until a trained person removes the hazard.
If you are near a tall building; get away from this danger zone when shaking starts because windows, facades, and architectural details are often the first parts of a building to collapse. Take refuge in a safe building or an open space.
If you are in a stadium; stay in your seat and protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not leave until the shaking is over, then exit slowly avoiding debris and watching for anything that could fall on you in aftershocks.
If you are near the shore; evacuate immediately to higher ground if you feel a strong earthquake, hear a tsunami warning, or notice the water suddenly withdrawing from the beach. Tsunamis from local small earthquakes may flood low-lying coasts within minutes, while distant large earthquakes can produce tsunamis that may arrive hours later at beaches, so do not return to the shore until an “all clear message” has been issued.

What should you do After the Shaking Stops?

Check for Injuries
Check yourself for serious injuries before helping other family members.
Protect your mouth, nose, and eyes from dust using the dust mask.
If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use clean gauze or cloth, if available.
If a person is not breathing, administer rescue breathing.
If a person has no pulse, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) only if you took the training course.
Do not move seriously injured persons, unless they are in immediate danger or further harm.
Cover injured persons with blankets or additional clothing to keep them warm.

Check for Hazards
Fire: Put out small fires in your home or neighborhood immediately. Call for help but do not wait for the fire department.
Gas Leaks: Only turn off the gas if you suspect a leak because of broken pipes or if you detect the odor or sound of leaking natural gas. Use a manual gas shut off wrench to close your main gas valve by turning it counter-clockwise. Do not turn the gas back on by yourself but wait for the gas company.
Damaged Electrical Wiring: Shut off power at the main breaker switch if there is any damage to your home wiring. Leave the power off until the damage is repaired.
Downed Utility Lines: If you see downed power lines, consider them energized and keep yourself and others well away from them. Never touch downed power lines or any objects in contact with them.
Falling Items: Beware of heavy items tumbling off shelves when you open closet and cupboard doors.
Spills: Spilled medicines, drugs, or other relatively non-toxic substance can be cleaned up. Potentially harmful materials such as bleach, lye, garden chemicals, paint, and gasoline or other flammable liquids should be isolated or covered with an absorbent material such as dirt or cat litter.
Damaged Masonry: Stay away from brick chimneys and walls. They may be weakened and could topple during aftershocks. Do not use a fireplace with a damaged chimney as this could start a fire or trap toxic gases in your home.

What if your Home is Seriously Damaged?

You should file a claim if your home has earthquake insurance coverage and has some sort of structural, non-structural, or contents damage. You should also evacuate if your home is structurally unsafe or threatened by a fire or other secondary disaster. However, shelters may be overcrowded and initially lack basic services, so do not leave home just because utilities are out of service or your home and its contents have suffered moderate damage. If you evacuate, tell a neighbor and your family’s emergency contact where you are going.

Emergency Supplies to take to Shelter:
Personal survival kits.
Supply of water, emergency food, and snacks.
Blanket, pillow, and air mattress or sleeping pad.
Change of clothing and a jacket.
Towel and washcloth.
Diapers, formula, food, and other supplies for infants.
Books, games, crayons, and teddy bears or dolls for children.
Personal identification and health insurance information.

Items not to Bring to Shelter:
Pets except service animals for people with disabilities.
Large quantities of unnecessary clothing or other personal items.
Valuables that might be lost, stolen, or take up needed space.

What should you do the First Few Days after the Earthquake?
If you evacuate, do not reenter your home until you know it is safe.
Turn on your portable radio or car radio and listen for information and safety advisories.
Place all phones back on their cradles. Call your out-of-area emergency contact, tell him/her your status, and then stay off the phone. Emergency responders need the phone lines for life-saving communications.
Check on your neighbors.
Check your emergency food and water.
If power is off, plan meals so as to use up refrigerated and frozen foods first. If you keep the door closed, food in your freezer may be good for a couple of days.
If your water is off, you can drink from water heaters, melted ice cubes, or canned vegetables. However, avoid drinking the water from swimming pools or hot tubs as it can be used to fight fires.
Check again for gas leaks at your home before using open flames (e.g. lighters, matches, candles, or grills) or operating any electrical or mechanical device that may create a spark (e.g. light switches, generators, chain saws, or motor vehicles).
Check again for chemical spills, faulty electrical wiring, and broken water lines. Water in contact with faulty wiring is a shock hazard.
Unplug broken or toppled light fixtures or appliances. These could start fires when electricity is restored.
Never use camp stoves, kerosene or gas heaters, gas or charcoal grills, or gas generators indoors as these can release deadly carbon monoxide gas or be a fire hazard in aftershocks.

What should you do Weeks after the Earthquake?

Although aftershocks may continue, you will now work toward getting your life, your home and family, and your routines back in order. Make sure your home is safe to occupy and not in danger of collapse in aftershocks. If you were able to remain in your home or return to it after a few days, you will have a variety of tasks to accomplish while reestablishing routines. Tasks include:
If you shut off your main gas valve after the earthquake, arrange for the gas company to turn it back on.
If the electricity went off and then came back on, check your appliances or electronic equipment for damage.
If water lines broke, look for water damage.
Locate or replace documents that have been misplaced, damaged, or destroyed.
Contact your insurance agent or company to begin your claims process.
Contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to find out about financial assistance.
If you cannot live at your home, set up an alternative mailing address with the post office.

Why don’t you Practice for the Next Earthquake?

If you live in California, you should participate in the annual Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. You can register at http://www.shakeout.org/ now for the 2010 earthquake drill on October 21 at 10:21 a.m.! It is a great opportunity to learn how to protect yourself and your family during earthquakes, and to get prepared. More than 6.9 million Californians participated in the second annual earthquake drill in 2009.

Concluding Remark

The 2010 Haiti earthquake is a wake up call for anyone who lives in an active seismic region to know how to setup an earthquake preparedness plan, how to manage to survive during earthquake shaking, and how to recover after the earthquake until returning back to the normal life style. In the United States, these seismic regions include -but not limited to- Alaska and the West Coast especially California; the Midwestern States especially Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee around the New Madrid and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zones; and the Charleston area in South Carolina.

Additional information on how to survive an earthquake including illustrative figures and photos can be found at [http://hubpages.com/hub/how-to-survive-an-earthquake]http://hubpages.com/hub/how-to-survive-an-earthquake.

My family and I survived the January 17th 1995 Kobe Earthquake although our building partially collapsed. Check my website for additional information on earthquake awareness and preparedness in the United States including earthquake damage photos of Kobe earthquake at [http://earthquake-preparedness.net]http://earthquake-preparedness.net.

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Fall Photography Tips

Posted on September 23, 2015 by savi0043

I always enjoy Fall. Fall is the most colorful time of year for photography. The seasons change so fast so we need to get out and take advantage of our beautiful scenery before it is gone. So here are a few tips for getting the best Fall photographs.

Fall Photography Tips
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gene_Rodman]Gene Rodman

I always enjoy Fall. Fall is the most colorful time of year for photography. The seasons change so fast so we need to get out and take advantage of our beautiful scenery before it is gone.

So here are a few tips for getting the best Fall photographs:

If it is sunny it is good to add a polarizing filter over your lens to help cut glare from the sun shining on the leaves. It also has the benefit of darkening the blue sky and saturating colors. Although I have recommended that every serious photographer have a polarizing filter this is the time to bring it out and see how it can really improve those photos. The degree of polarization with this filter will be different depending on the direction (relative to the sun) that you are photographing. Since the sun moves from East to West, the best direction for a polarizing effect is photographing in a Southerly or Northerly direction. Usually you want the sun to be at your shoulder for the best effect. Polarizing filters also rotate so the degree of polarization can be controlled by the amount the filter is rotated on the lens.

Although a sunny day is good for those sweeping landscapes, if you happen to be out on a cloudy or rainy day spend your time photographing the more detailed parts of leaves. Whereas the sun creates a light that is harsh because it is such a small pinpoint of light, clouds soften the light creating a large diffuse light source. This light doesn’t cast any shadows and colors still remain quite saturated. To show detail we want this kind of light. You will find that your polarizing filter will have little effect when it’s cloudy but it will help to cut the glare of the water on leaves if they are wet from rain. Rain on anything will make it look better. Some photographers bring spray bottles of water to add the rain affect on their flowers and leaves.

Don’t forget to look up and down in your grove of changing leaves. By looking up you can contrast the color of the yellow leaves with the color of the blue sky. Yellow and blue are complementary colors which look wonderful together. Look for interesting patterns of branches spreading up into the sky from the trees. Screw on your polarizing filter for an even nicer effect of deep blue sky.

Don’t be afraid to photograph right into the sun. I try to place the sun behind a branch and move until just a small ray shines out from behind. This small point of light will turn into a star burst on your photograph, especially if you use a small aperture. Experiment to see how this works and keep trying until you get that award winning image.

After looking up spend some time looking on the forest floor for colorful leaves grouped together. Some of the undergrowth is more colorful than the trees. Although I prefer to find what’s already there, I’ve been known to gather leaves to group together in my own man made composition on the forest floor.

It is good to bring your tripod along when photographing under trees where the light can be limited and your exposure can be too long to hand hold your camera. Don’t forget to get really close to the leaves too. If you happen to be near water or a small creek look for leaves floating in the water or stuck in an eddy.

Take time to enjoy this colorful season and capture its beauty while you can.

Gene Rodman is a life long photographer and owns Montana Photographic Arts Gallery and Studio. You can view his website at [http://www.MTPhotoArts.com]http://www.MTPhotoArts.com.

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