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The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about 106.4 million square kilometres (41.1 million square miles), it covers approximately one-fifth of the Earth's surface and about one-quarter of its water surface area. The first part of its name refers to the Atlas of Greek mythology, making the Atlantic the "Sea of Atlas". The oldest known mention of this name is contained in The Histories of Herodotus around 450 BCE (I 202); see also Atlas Mountains. Another name historically used was the ancient term Ethiopic Ocean, derived from Ethiopia, whose name was sometimes used as a synonym for all of Africa and thus for the ocean. Before Europeans discovered other oceans, the term "ocean" itself was to them synonymous with the waters beyond Western Europe that we now know as the Atlantic and which the Greeks had believed to be a gigantic river encircling the world; see Oceanus. The Atlantic Ocean occupies an elongated, S-shaped basin extending longitudinally between the Americas to the west, and Eurasia and Africa to the east. A component of the all-encompassing World Ocean, it is connected in the north to the Arctic Ocean (which is sometimes considered a sea of the Atlantic), to the Pacific Ocean in the southwest, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, and the Southern Ocean in the south. (Alternatively, in lieu of it connecting to the Southern Ocean, the Atlantic may be reckoned to extend southward to Antarctica.) The equator subdivides it into the North Atlantic Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean is bounded on the west by North and South America. In the north and northeast, it is separated from the Arctic Ocean by the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard, and mainland Europe. It connects to the Arctic Ocean through the Denmark Strait, Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea. To the east, the boundaries of the ocean proper are Europe, the Strait of Gibraltar (where it connects with the Mediterranean Sea, one of its marginal seas, and, in turn, the Black Sea), and Africa. In the southeast, the Atlantic merges into the Indian Ocean, the border being defined by the 20° East meridian, running south from Cape Agulhas to Antarctica. While some authorities show the Atlantic Ocean extending south to Antarctica, others show it as bounded at the 60° parallel by the Southern Ocean.[1] In the southwest, the Drake Passage connects it to the Pacific Ocean. A man-made link between the Atlantic and Pacific is provided by the Panama Canal. Beside those mentioned, other large bodies of water adjacent to the Atlantic are the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Hudson Bay, the Arctic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the Celtic Sea. Covering approximately 22% of Earth's surface, the Atlantic Ocean is second to the Pacific Ocean in size. With its adjacent seas it occupies an area of about 106,400,000&_160;square kilometers (41,100,000&_160;sq mi); without them, it has an area of 82,400,000 square kilometres (31,800,000&_160;sq mi). The land area that drains into the Atlantic is four times that of either the Pacific or Indian oceans. The volume of the Atlantic Ocean with its adjacent seas is 354,700,000&_160;cubic kilometers (85,100,000&_160;cu mi) and without them 323,600,000&_160;cubic kilometres (77,640,000&_160;cu mi).
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1. RIM Launches its 2nd Generation Blackberry Bold 9700
November 05, 2009
Research in Motion (RIM) has officially announced the release of its latest smartphone at the Engadget Germany event last week. This comes after the world had gotten wind of T-Mobile’s preemptive announcement in the US earlier that it is carrying its first 3G Blackberry smartphone with the Blackberry Bold 9700 code named Onyx.
It was earlier said to get a SIM-free price of $599, but now with AT&T likewise marketing it, the price is $199 after a mailed-in rebate. Across the Atlantic, Vodafone UK already has the Bold 9700 on its website available for pre-order as early as mid-October wit... (read more)
Author: Simon Drew
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2. CORNWALL COTTAGE- A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION
October 30, 2009
Cornwall is a beautiful country located in England. Surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is a place of natural wonders and magnificent beauty. People from all round the world come just to experience the everlasting splendor and attractiveness. If you wish to spend a nice holiday or vacation in Cornwall, then you must know about the famous Cornwall cottages. Some of them are as follows: - Mayview Cottage Located in Padstow, Mayview Cottage is a fine Cornish cottage. The cottage provides you the most latest facilities including a spacious sitting room, color TV, a large dining room, a firep... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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3. Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle Game Review
November 01, 2009
Devil's Triangle continues the Hidden Expedition hidden objects game series that includes the award-winning Amazon game. From the roof of the world and the jungles of the Amazon, the Hidden Expedition Team now sets off for the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, where many planes and ships have disappeared over the years without a trace!
The game begins with a Hidden Expedition Team pilot experiencing problems while flying over the area in the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. She crashes, but not before she manages to send a distress call back to headquarters. It now comes down to y... (read more)
Author: Steven H. Ng
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4. Hurricane Season
October 29, 2009
A storm is a distressed state; marked by thunder, lightning and strong winds. Hurricane is also a kind of strong storm but it is nastier than other natural disasters. It usually comes with strong winds and lightening. This storm also gets violent as it hits land, begins over a warm sea and can create huge damage. Flooding, huge waves, graving rains are the results of this storm. Hurricanes are different from Typhoons as it all depends on the label of the place from where they are occurring. If they begin on the North zone of Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean then they are named as Hurricanes and... (read more)
Author: gray smithroy
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5. Yacht charter Bahamas
October 29, 2009
Crystal-clear waters of the deep blue sea, exotic beauty bearing the flavors of former British colonial life, not far from a high spirited casino; where else could you find it, but the Bahamas. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is an English speaking country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays and 2,387 rocks. Lying to the north of the Bahamas are the Abaco islands.
With miles of clean beaches, warm water teaming with sea life, this place has a lot to offer. The Middle Bahamas and Berry islands are places which never run out of activi... (read more)
Author: Alok Grover
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6. Salsa Concert Event | Sri Krishna Gana Sabha Auditorium in Chennai | Salsa Concert 2009 | salsa mus
October 28, 2009
Latin American music is the music of all countries in Latin America and comes in many varieties. Colombian music can be divided into four musical zones: The Atlantic coast, the Pacific coast, the Andean region and Los Llanos. The Caribbean music vibrates with hot rhythms, such as the cumbia, porros and mapale. The music from the Pacific coast, such as the currulao, with a strong use of drums, is tinged with Spanish influence. Music of the Colombian Andes has been strongly influenced by Spanish rhythms and instruments, and differs noticeably from the Indian music of Peru or Bolivia. Among the ... (read more)
Author: Sita S
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7. Visit Virginia Beach in your vacation, it will be your days of dreams
October 26, 2009
Virginia Beach is situated in the South Hampton Roads region of Virginia, at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most heavily populated city in Virginia and the 42nd biggest city in the United States. It is an independent city. It is one among the most significant cities and also to be considered as the most romantic city in Virginia.
It is a city of resorts with beaches in several miles and a huge number of hotels, restaurants and motels all along the oceanfront. Every year in the city a beach soccer tournament will be hosted that is the East Coast Surfin... (read more)
Author: thomas blayer
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8. Fleur-De-Lis Office Décor | Fleur-De-Lis Jewelry | Fleur-De-Lis Bath Décor
October 26, 2009
Office collectibles memorabilia are proven to countenance beatific in a bag or duty decor. There are some structures where bag collectibles and memorabilia can duty same and freezing on the block within bag or duty décor. Some Fleur-de-lis humble ball paperweight is more of a commendation to the players of ballgame for their success. fleur-de-lis office décor serves you with more much motivational paperweights. In brief it’s a mode of champions and their remembrance. Whether for a diminutive duty or a playing impact Atlantic the Fleur-de-lis office décor is witting to be the fecundity center. ... (read more)
Author: David M
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9. Where can you find the ideal golf holiday? Try Portugal...
October 26, 2009
Weather A golf holiday in Portugal doesn’t come with a guarantee of fine weather but there’s a good chance of experiencing a perfect golfing climate. Although Portugal faces the Atlantic rather than the Mediterranean, the summers are warm and the winters mild, particularly on the coast. In the summer, the average number of sunshine hours is 11; in the winter, the average is five. Algarve The two most popular golfing regions in Portugal are the Algarve and the Silver Coast. The Algarve lies in the south. For the purpose of a golf holiday in Portugal, you can split the area... (read more)
Author: George Parker
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10. What to see and do on a New York cruise holiday
October 26, 2009
Sailing across the Atlantic to New York could well be the ultimate getaway - and with plenty of companies offering transatlantic cruise holidays, it's easier to head off on such an adventure than you might think. With a cruise holiday, you get all the fun of being onboard a top-class cruise liner along with a week or two in the destination of your choice. New York is always a popular option for those jetting off on city breaks and there's no reason why cruise-goers can't enjoy the city too. With top attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, the Museum Mile, Brooklyn Bridge, Cen... (read more)
Author: Dipika Patel
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11. Cape Town travel holidays
October 22, 2009
Cape Town - the Holiday Capital of South Africa... Cape Town travel is marked by blue seas, white sands, endless summer days, trendy restaurants, unbeatable nightlife, beautiful people, beautiful places and stunning accommodations - a Cape Town holiday really does offer it all. Surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and protected by the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town is the ultimate holiday destination.
Cape Town Travel Attractions... Cape Town travel is internationally renowned for the endless and diverse attractions offered by this gorgeous cosmopolitan city and its surroun... (read more)
Author: Olga Benjamane
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12. Winchester Mansions Hotel - world's best luxury hotels
October 22, 2009
In the azure and russet lapels of Western Cape in Cape town, Africa exists one of the world’s best luxury hotels- the Winchester Mansions Hotel. As your limousine climbs up towards the Sea Point promenade you get a sparkling view of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the orangeade n’ pink tinted Winchester Mansions on the other set amidst a hilly backdrop with tall palms swaying in a welcoming Yabara (African folk dance). Natural beauty on one side and classic elegance on the other. A dream destination by all means!
This best of luxury hotels has earned several accolades including the ‘Be... (read more)
Author: Mike Greaves
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13. Luxury Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
October 19, 2009
Rio de Janeiro is one of the truly great cities of the world. It’s a gem like no other, with the luscious green mountainsides dropping off into the deep blue of the Atlantic, only to be separated by what seems like endless beaches and a few blocks of shops, restaurants, hotels and apartments.
It wasn’t long ago that when travelers thought of Rio de Janeiro they thought of the sounds of bossa nova filling the night air, sipping on caipirinhas, Pele plying his trade at the Maracana, stretches of beaches with beautiful bodies and a dollar that could buy anything due to great exchange rates.... (read more)
Author: Michael Rollins
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14. Happy Hour Jupiter Florida - Restaurants Are Never Boring!
October 16, 2009
The town of Jupiter has always been one of the best-kept secrets in South Florida. This small gem sits just off the coast of the pristine shores of south Florida along the beautiful waters of the Atlantic. This small beach town is celebrated for combining the novelty and character of a small town with the luxury and comfort of the big city and with the ocean front and center, it's easy to see why this little town has blossomed into a bustling community. You'll also want to check out Happy Hour in Florida.
Jupiter has quite a few famous residents as well. Some of the more common names are Ce... (read more)
Author: Ben Pate
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15. Don't Ignore Dog Heartworm Treatment
October 16, 2009
Heartworm is a parasite that has been found in all fifty states of America and all continents except Antarctica. It is most prevalent along the Mississippi river and within 150 miles of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. This article looks at the life cycle of the heartworm and what it can do to your dog if she is infected and not treated.
Heartworms have two major stages in their life cycle: as adults and as larvae. The adult heartworm lives in an infected host that could be a dog, cat, fox, wolf or coyote. It produces thousands and thousands of live larvae into its blood stream. These larvae... (read more)
Author: Sally Winter
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16. What games to play at an online casino
October 13, 2009
So, you’re new to the online gambling world. No problem, let me guide you through this exciting new world. Online casinos have been operating now for over 10 years and they are, in the majority of cases, very reliable. Online casinos bring to the comfort of your home all the excitement that you would find at a Las Vegas or Atlantic City casino. Why spend money on transportation (gas), hotel room, food, when you can play comfortably from your home and still experience the thrill of gambling?
As a new player you must know that there are many different kinds of casino games. They are groupe... (read more)
Author: andreea popovici
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17. Finding The Right Prom Dress For Your Prom
October 12, 2009
Proms have been popular in America for many years and like many things they have started to make their way across the Atlantic and we are seeing more and more of them happening here in the UK. For many teenagers it is one of the most important nights of their high school careers. When everybody gets the opportunity to dress up and celebrate the end of high school with a big party. For some it will be the last chance to spend time together before they move on to college or university.
For many girls in particular it will be the first time they have had the opportunity to properly dress up... (read more)
Author: Scott Wells
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18. Find out how Coffee drinkers are improving there love life: Get the facts
October 09, 2009
The coffee bean originated in N.E. Africa 5 centuries ago in the area of Ethiopia.
The coffee tree got to the America's in the early 1700's by way of a french soldier who carried it across the Atlantic to the Caribbean Islands where it flourish's to this day. Coffee quickly became the national drink of America to refute the unjust tea tax being imposed on Americans by the then British king.
Over 400 Billion cups of coffee being consumed yearly, coffee is with out a doubt the worlds preferred past time drink of choice.
Today green coffee beans are the second most traded ... (read more)
Author: Charles Adams
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19. Frank Cardia Bikes From Atlantic City
October 09, 2009
Frank Cardia Rides His Bike 130 Miles.
Ironman Arizona is a little over a month away and up until now I have only done 3 or 4 really long bike rides (75+ miles). And you really should get at least 1 or 2 100+ mile bike rides in before Ironman. Fortunately my wife got comped a free room at the Tropicana and free tickets to see the play Footloose, so I figured it would be a great way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. I could get a night out with the Mrs. and then the next day get in my long ride.
So her and I got down there Wed @ 6pm, checked in really fast and then hit a nice dinner. We w... (read more)
Author: Frank Cardia
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20. Why Visit North Carolina?
October 08, 2009
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern portion of the United States of America, on the Atlantic Seaboard. To the south of North Carolina lie South Carolina and Georgia, to the West Tennessee, and to the north Virginia. With a total land area of one hundred and thirty nine square kilometers (approximately fifty four thousand square miles), it is the 28th largest state in the nation. Its population of over 9,000,000 make it the 10th most populous state in the USA.
North Carolina makes a great place to holiday because of its wonderful landscapes that provide a wide range of outdoor ac... (read more)
Author: Bob Ethan
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21. Traveling in North Carolina
October 08, 2009
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern portion of the United States of America, on the Atlantic Seaboard. Georgia and South Carolina are located south of North Carolina, Tennessee is located west of North Carolina, and Virginia is located north of North Carolina. Its total area of approximately 139,000 square kilometers (around 54,000 square miles) make it the 28th largest state in the USA. Its population is quite large at over nine million, making it the tenth most highly populated state in the country.North Carolina is an impressive place to visit because its intriguing landscapes off... (read more)
Author: Adam Anders
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22. Tropical Storm Henri Increases Strength
October 07, 2009
U.S. weather forecasters say Tropical Storm Henri has gained moderate strength over the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Henri is carrying maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers an hour, as it moves west toward the northern Leeward Islands. At last report, the storm was about 740 kilometers east of the chain's northern islands - which include the US and British Virgin Islands, Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis.Forecasters still expect Tropical Storm Henri to begin weakening sometime Wednesday night.Henri is the eighth named tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane s... (read more)
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23. Learn about Many Casino Cities
October 08, 2009
The first city of the two Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. The city was always been known as a resort town and as a prime estate for developers mainly because of its convenient weather and popular beach destination. Atlantic City struggled and still struggles till those days with urban problems such as crime and poverty and many people claim that the gambling industry helps to magnify those problems. The town started as a beachside carnival town just like Coney Island Cape May Ocean City and similar cities. During the depression Atlantic City dissolved into a forgott... (read more)
Author: saurab jain
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24. Cape Ann Art In Massachusetts
October 08, 2009
Cape Ann is a rocky peninsula in northeastern Massachusetts on the Atlantic Ocean. The cape is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston and forms the northern edge of Massachusetts Bay. Cape Ann includes the towns of Gloucester, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport but the city of Gloucester makes up most of the cape. Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport. Gloucester has one of the finest harbors and the busiest fishing ports. It has rich history, natural beauty, incredible beaches, fresh sea food and on-water activities like whale watching excursion. Two of the oldest artist ... (read more)
Author: mad scan
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25. Why Small Fish Oil is Better
October 06, 2009
If you are looking for small fish oil, you may have a bit of difficulty. Most manufacturers don’t advertise in that way. It takes a little comparative shopping and some label reading to find brands that contain oils derived from species that are lower on the food chain, which means they would contain fewer contaminants.
You might be concerned about the fishing practices used by the company or the sustainability of the species the oils are derived from. You may be aware that supplies of Atlantic Cod, for example, are low.
It may ease your mind a little to know that the oils used ... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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