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	<title>Water World</title>
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	<description>Life in the ocean</description>
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		<title>Johnny can write backwords</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One day the fourth grade teacher asked the class to write a story about the weekend. Johnny hated writing. But, he wanted to share the story about his Cub Scout trip. He wrote quicker than normal, almost not thinking, just reliving the fun he had. He handed it in, just like the other kids. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One day the  fourth grade teacher asked the class to write a story about  the weekend.  Johnny hated writing. But, he wanted to share the story  about his Cub Scout trip.  He wrote quicker than normal, almost not  thinking, just reliving the fun he had.  He handed it in, just like the  other kids.</p>
<p> The teacher was surprised that Johnny finished this writing assignment  so fast.  Sometimes some letters were backwards, spacing would be poor  and reading his writing was difficult.  This paper shocked the teacher.  Letter for letter, word for word could be easily read from a mirror.   Johnny wrote left to right, and every letter backwards.</p>
<p> The teacher called his parents and ask to have Johnny tested for  dyslexia.  She had heard that different colored paper and reading with  color filters could help people with <a href="http://www.thevillageopticianltd.co.uk/conditions/irlens-syndrome/7" target="_blank" title="Irlens Syndrome">Irlens Syndrome</a>.  Maybe they could  help Johnny.</p>
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		<title>A business meeting experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I once went to a business meeting at a beautiful conference venue. I was excited for the meeting because I had heard this was one of the best conference venues, and it was an opportunity to meet some contacts in the industry. However, it was a disaster from beginning to end. Not only had I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I once went to a business meeting at a beautiful conference venue. I was  excited for the meeting because I had heard this was one of the best  <a href="http://www.vibrantvenues.com" target="_blank" title="conference venues">conference venues</a>, and it was an opportunity to meet some contacts in  the industry. However, it was a disaster from beginning to end. </p>
<p> Not only had I forgotten my umbrella, I had to walk across the parking  lot in the rain. By time I arrived at the door, I was soaked. I hurried  in and grabbed the leftover breakfast, which was your typical  continental foods, and took a seat close to the door. Since I was in a  rush, I didn&#8217;t look at the program that was given to me. </p>
<p> Suddenly, the speaker started talking and I realized I wasn&#8217;t even at  the right venue! Instead of learning about accounting principles, I  spent the morning learning about new technologies in cat litter.</p>
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		<title>The Pitfalls Of Phone Sex</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I both believed in waiting until we got married, but that didn&#8217;t mean that we didn&#8217;t have any fun with each other when we were dating. While we were both in college, we used to have phone sex. We would describe what we saw doing together in our mind&#8217;s eye. This got [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My husband and I both believed in waiting until we got married, but that  didn&#8217;t mean that we didn&#8217;t have any fun with each other when we were  dating. While we were both in college, we used to have <a href="http://www.phonebabes.co.uk" target="_blank" title="phone sex">phone sex</a>. We  would describe what we saw doing together in our mind&#8217;s eye. This got a  little complicated, trying to find times when both our roommates were  asleep or when we were both in the mood. I mean, it takes a little bit  of effort and guts to talk dirty on the phone. At first, we both felt a  little silly and embarrassed, but once we got started, it got easier and  finally unstoppable. This became such a routine, though, that, once we  got married, the running commentary hasn&#8217;t stopped. Being so verbal  while we are intimate makes it a little awkward at times. The telephone  sex was almost more comfortable.</p>
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		<title>The Hever Castle and Gardens</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our vacation to Kent will remain a memory we will never forget. The Hever Castle and Gardens is so incredible with 125 acres of beauty and natural landscape. The hour long walk around the lake created a peaceful hour of tranquility. The Italian Garden is one of the most superb areas to visit, especially in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our vacation to Kent will remain a memory we will never forget. The  Hever Castle and Gardens is so incredible with 125 acres of beauty and  natural landscape. The hour long walk around the lake created a peaceful  hour of tranquility. The Italian Garden is one of the most superb areas  to visit, especially in the company of <a href="http://www.finesse-escorts.co.uk/escorts_in_kent_3.html" target="_blank" title="Kent escorts">Kent escorts</a>. It displays William Waldorf Astor’s collection of Italian  sculptures. The Rose Garden has over 4,000 plants that creates a picture  perfect scenery. Around each of the different gardens are water  features. The Half Moon Pond, the Cascade Rockery, the shady grottoes  and the Two Sisters Pond are a site to see. The most recent addition to  the gardens is a unique water maze built on the Sixteen Acre Island. Our  children had a splashing water filled day playing in the maze. We  strolled through the Anne Boleyn’s Walk with it’s 100 year old tree  collection. Our next trip to Kent will include the Hever Castle and  Garden’s tour.</p>
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		<title>My New Toy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I absolutely love my new Amazon Kindle . The new kindle has great Wi-Fi so I can shop for books where ever I am. I can download books in less than 60 seconds. So I am never waiting for long for a new book and I do not have to worry about being bored especially [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I absolutely love my new  <a href="http://www.ereader-reviews.co.uk/amazon-kindle-3-review" target="_blank" title="Amazon Kindle">Amazon Kindle</a> . The new kindle has great Wi-Fi so I can shop for books where ever I  am. I can download books in less than 60 seconds. So I am never waiting  for long for a new book and I do not have to worry about being bored  especially on a long trip on a plane or train. As an avid reader and  traveler, I was initially worried about the durability of this item.  Would it be able to withstand the long trips and heavy use? After 2  months of use, I found that the item looks just the same as when I  opened it 2 months ago. Not only that I have a great PDF reader right on  the Kindle. So now I can look up dictionary words or have notes and  highlights right on screen. This is great for any student on the go!</p>
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		<title>A Couple Of Reasons to Visit Edinburgh</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Besides being voted one of the top ten cities in the world by Expedia there are some other great reasons to visit. New Years. Many travelers are unaware of the wonderful New Years street party better known as Hogmanay. There is a torchlight procession, live bands and fireworks. Perfect reason to book a room in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Besides being voted one of the top ten cities in the world by Expedia there are some other great reasons to visit.  </p>
<p> New Years. Many travelers are unaware of the wonderful New Years street  party better known as Hogmanay. There is a torchlight procession, live  bands and fireworks. Perfect reason to book a room in one of the  <a href="http://www.sleepuk.com/hotels/edinburgh/6533/1" target="_blank" title="hotels in Edinburgh">hotels in Edinburgh</a>. </p>
<p> Prince street was built toward the end of the 18th Century. Some of the  street though was redeveloped to modernize it. Yet what remains still  showcases some amazing Georgian architecture. While your are admiring  the scenery do not forget to do a little shopping. Prince Street is a  great place to spend your money.  </p>
<p> The Edinburgh Zoo is the place to see some exotic animals. The zoo spans  over 82 acres of parkland which is inhabited by over 1000 animals, many  rare. The zoo is also open year round.</p>
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		<title>Using Powerpoint In The Classroom</title>
		<link>http://www.coracle.org/using-powerpoint-in-the-classroom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[School]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Computer technology and computer software has its place in modern teaching aids. Teacher PowerPoint presentations engage students in a visual way with the PowerPoint slides and students hear what their teacher is saying at the same time. PowerPoint slides are slowly replacing the chalk board and the white board with better graphics and the PowerPoint [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Computer technology and computer software has its place in modern  teaching aids. <a href="http://www.primaryworks.co.uk" target="_blank" title="Teacher PowerPoint presentations">Teacher PowerPoint presentations</a> engage students in a  visual way with the PowerPoint slides and students hear what their  teacher is saying at the same time. PowerPoint slides are slowly  replacing the chalk board and the white board with better graphics and  the PowerPoint slide can be saved for another day of teaching.</p>
<p> Teachers are capable of creating a PowerPoint slide with test questions,  spelling drills, math formulas. Students who have missed a day from  school can watch the PowerPoint presentation either in the classroom or  at home with a parent. The PowerPoint presentation can be printed and  handed out to the students to follow along while their teacher has the  presentation up on the screen. </p>
<p> Modern teaching aids like PowerPoint can assist the teacher’s creativity to make lessons fun.</p>
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		<title>Gay marriages are upon us</title>
		<link>http://www.coracle.org/gay-marriages-are-upon-us/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gay and Lesbian]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is too bad I have to say this is in a gay chat room, but it is indeed about time. The days of gay and lesbian civil weddings and marriages have finally come of age in America. It shows some cultural and political maturity on the part of those who have to make decisions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is too bad I have to say this is in a  <a href="http://www.hornygayguys.co.uk" target="_blank" title="gay chat">gay chat</a> room, but it is indeed about time. The days of gay and lesbian civil  weddings and marriages have finally come of age in America. It shows  some cultural and political maturity on the part of those who have to  make decisions for the silent minorities. Historically, this country has  had to make staunch oppositional decisions to assure the rights of  those who had no voice. Gay marriage rights are now in that arena. I  still do not believe that it becoming legal in some states will ever  make it acceptable, but making it legal assures that the rights of all  citizens are activated and acknowledged. This is the hallmark of a  civilized community.</p>
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		<title>Great Tourist Guide to Manchester</title>
		<link>http://www.coracle.org/great-tourist-guide-to-manchester/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are coming to Manchester, then you will need to read a tourist guide to Manchester. This will come in handy so that you know the places you will have to visit and how much money you may need to come with to have the time of your life in this great city. For [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are coming to Manchester, then you will need to read a tourist  guide to Manchester. This will come in handy so that you know the places  you will have to visit and how much money you may need to come with to  have the time of your life in this great city.</p>
<p>For starters, you can rest assured that there are some pretty amazing  discount hotels that you can stay in while in Manchester. It is,  however, generally advised that you come when the tourist season is over  since you stand to enjoy the rates more at such a time.</p>
<p>The other thing you will learn from your tourist guide to Manchester is  that there is an endless list of activities you can engage in. There are  numerous restaurants where you can grab Italian, Indian or Chinese  delicacies.  If you alone, then arrange a dinner date with beautiful <a title="Manchester Escorts" href="http://www.vanessa-exclusive.co.uk" target="_blank">Manchester escorts</a>. Similarly, there are events every time of the month so you  need to be aware of these before you get here.</p>
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		<title>The Death Of Sea Creatures Due To Oil Spills</title>
		<link>http://www.coracle.org/the-death-of-sea-creatures-due-to-oil-spills/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 12:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Environmentalists throughout the world have been greatly bothered by oil spills, especially in recent years. This is because the spills wreak catastrophic devastation on the environment, with sea life being the ones who are the worst affected. There are numerous ways in which the sea animals are adversely affected. Sea creatures really don’t have a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Environmentalists throughout the world have been greatly bothered by oil  spills, especially in recent years. This is because the spills wreak  catastrophic devastation on the environment, with sea life being the  ones who are the worst affected. There are numerous ways in which the  sea animals are adversely affected.</p>
<p>Sea creatures really don’t have a choice but to consume the polluted  water if they wish to survive. Of course, since there is oil in this  water it can cause damage to their internal organs and even poison them  to death. This happens as red blood cells are annihilated, their kidney  and liver damaged and their immune system adversely affected.</p>
<p>A lot of sea creatures will die because they have ingested oil, this has been seen from <a title="Tarot Card Readings" href="http://www.tarotlines.co.uk" target="_blank">tarot card readings</a>. Even  more will become prey because they have been so greatly weakened by the  effects of the oil on their bodies. Whenever these creatures are trapped  in oil their fur and their feathers will increase in weight. This will  make it really difficult for them to be able to move around, thus  resulting in their inability to defend themselves and save their lives  whenever a predator traps them.</p>
<p>Now that you can see all of the negative effects that an oil spill can  have on sea life, you will understand why it is so important to take  great care to stop oil spills from happening and contaminating our  water. Left unchecked, there is no way to avoid the extinction of all  sea creatures in the future.</p>
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		<title>Ocean Fishing</title>
		<link>http://www.coracle.org/ocean-fishing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 12:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The ocean is full of all sorts of life in it, some are considered as cute, others pretty, some dangerous and others simply strange looking. Many people make their living from these sea creatures, whether it is catching them for food or as a prop in a movie. Spending the day on the ocean can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ocean is full of all sorts of life in it, some are considered as  cute, others pretty, some dangerous and others simply strange looking.  Many people make their living from these sea creatures, whether it is  catching them for food or as a prop in a movie. Spending the day on the  ocean can be an interesting experience, especially when its to catch  fish. There are many different species of underwater creatures that you  can run into and most of them are unfriendly.</p>
<p>Depending on what part of the ocean you decide to try your luck, you may  run into American Perch, sometimes called Coon Perch or Striped Perch.  The perch will grab at most types of live bait, similar to the crafty <a title="Mature Phone Sex" href="http://www.housewifephonesex.co.uk/" target="_blank">mature phone sex</a> ladies. Be careful of the Great  Barracuda as this sea creature can be very aggressive. They are usually  found near reefs and piers or anywhere smaller fish hang out. If you  catch one of these, remember that Ciguatera poisoning has been  associated with eating them.</p>
<p>Fishing in the eastern Pacific could bring you face to face with a  Pacific Bonito, also know as the California Bonito or the Striped  Bonito. Popular methods for catching this excellent tasting dinner is  surface trolling, casting or jigging. Fishing for food will probably not  match the catch of an Atlantic Salmon. Also known as the Landlocked  Salmon or the Sebago Salmon, this species of fish is in high demand.  There are many more species in the ocean than are mentioned here, the  more you cast your line the better chance you have of meeting them.</p>
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		<title>Ocean Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 12:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many amazing sea creatures living in the ocean. Some live at depths so deep they are rarely seen, while others live and swim closer to the surface of the ocean &#8211; I was informed of this fact by some friendly London escorts in a trendy bar. In this article I will be talking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many amazing sea creatures living in the ocean. Some live at  depths so deep they are rarely seen, while others live and swim closer  to the surface of the ocean &#8211; I was informed of this fact by some friendly <a title="London Escorts" href="http://www.che-models.com/london_escorts_13.html" target="_blank">London escorts</a> in a trendy bar. In this article I will be talking about the  better known sea creatures, such as dolphins, sharks and whales.</p>
<p><strong>Dolphins</strong><br />
There are many different species of dolphins in the world. They are warm blooded mammals whose diet consists of meat. Dolphins are very intelligent sea creatures with  superb vision and hearing. They live in groups of twelve, commonly known  as pods. They can grow to nine feet in length and their average  lifespan is twenty years. Female dolphins are called cows, males are  called bulls and baby dolphins are called calves.</p>
<p><strong>Sharks</strong><br />
Because sharks are heavier than water they must swim constantly to prevent themselves from sinking. In an attempt to find their breeding grounds, sharks will travel for hundreds  of thousands of miles. Their eyes are set wide apart, allowing them to  see in all directions. A shark’s skeletal system is made up of cartilage  instead of bones. The great white is the only warm blooded shark and is  known as the deadliest of its species.</p>
<p><strong>Whales</strong><br />
Whales are sea mammals that breathe air. There are many different  species, including the blue whale, humpback whale and sperm whale. The  blue whale is the largest of the whale family. It has the loudest  whistle, ranging up to 188 decibels. Whales communicate and find mates  by singing whale songs.</p>
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		<title>Coral Reefs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The true beauty of the ocean does not lie on that big wide bed of blue which we see with our own eyes. Its majestic attraction can be found on what lies beneath, where fascinating sea creatures joyfully swim around the splendor of the aquatic environment. The rainforests of the sea, or what is more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The true beauty of the ocean does not lie on that big wide bed of blue  which we see with our own eyes. Its majestic attraction can be found on  what lies beneath, where fascinating sea creatures joyfully swim around  the splendor of the aquatic environment.</p>
<p>The rainforests of the sea, or what is more popularly known as the coral  reefs, can be found in the deep waters of the ocean and forms part of  forming part of the earth&#8217;s ecosystem and comprise of at least 1/10 of  one percent of the whole ocean. Corals are made up of tiny living  animals and also serve as shelter for at least 25% of all marine life.</p>
<p>Just how important are coral reefs in our ecosystem? Well, they mainly  protect the shorelines and absorb the energy which the waves emit. Small  islands, for one, would not even exist were it not for these coral  reefs to protect them. In effect, these reefs serve as a sort of &#8220;zone  of defense&#8221;. Moreover, if properly taken care of, coral reefs can even  serve as a good food source.</p>
<p>However, they are sadly in danger of becoming extinct, no thanks to  climate change, cyanide fishing and pollution, to name a few. At  present, at least 10% of the coral reefs have already died, with 60%  being exposed to these risk factors. It&#8217;s worth debating this issue over a curry worth some <a title="Birmingham Escorts" href="http://www.mckenziesescorts.co.uk/location/outcalls/birmingham-escorts/18" target="_blank">Birmingham escorts</a> for entertainment.</p>
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		<title>Scuba Diving</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout human time, man has only been able to gaze out over the ocean surface in awe and wonder what may lie within her depths &#8211; previously only dreams and psychic readings has allowed people to imagine the world beneath the waves.. As civilization progressed, Man made feeble attempts to visit the underwater world with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout human time, man has only been able to gaze out over the ocean  surface in awe and wonder what may lie within her depths &#8211; previously only dreams and <a title="Psychic Readings" href="http://www.psychicbeacon.co.uk" target="_blank">psychic readings</a> has allowed people to imagine the world beneath the waves.. As  civilization progressed, Man made feeble attempts to visit the  underwater world with various contraptions including diving bells and  forced air devices that resembled what so many of them became; coffins.  Even hardhat divers only got a glimpse of the submarine world.</p>
<p>When Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan invented the demand regulator and  developed it into the aqualung that was to become known as scuba, they  opened up the whole underwater world to the masses. Today, dive shops  around the planet, offer scuba certification classes, equipment rental  and sales and dive travel to all the fabulous undersea environments that  the earth has to offer. In the last five decades, millions have been  certified to dive and scuba diving is a multi-billion dollar industry  hosting not only dive shops, but also charter boats and luxurious  resorts in exotic settings that cater exclusively to divers.</p>
<p>Learning to dive is within reach of most people and a scuba  certification course can be completed in as little as three days. The  dive student will take classes to learn the physics and physiology of  diving, equipment function, diving techniques and safety procedures. In a  pool, instruction of basic skills will be taught; mask clearing,  buoyancy control, ascents and descents, etc.. In the ocean, the student  will perfect what they learned in the pool and be introduced to the  marine environment.</p>
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