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1. Desalination Part 4 of 4: Measuring the Impact June 30, 2008 A bigger problem may be the leftover brine, which typically contains twice as much salt as seawater and is discharged back into the ocean. So far little scientific information exists about its long-term effects. In the past, most big seawater-desalination plants were built in places that did not conduct adequate environmental assessments, says Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, a think-tank based in California that published a report on desalination in 2006. But as plants are built in areas with tighter environmental restrictions, more information is becoming available. So... (read more) Author: Zack Fair

2. Can You Create a Masterpiece with One Finger? June 27, 2008 Each year since 2005, the Vanuatu men have travelled across the ocean to attend the annual Sandroing (sand drawing) Festival. Art is used as the medium for gathering together and communicating, their ancient culture and traditions, in a land where there are over 150 distinct cultures and languages. In the northern, tropical islands of Vanuatu, each year the Festival occurs at a different location. For the northern island artists of Torba Province this can prove to be a deep disappointment as it hinders their involvement. Their canoes can’t make the journey across the wide expanses of... (read more) Author: Wendy Stenberg-Tendys

3. Planning a trip to Hawaii June 27, 2008 Hawaii is a group of islands or rather say an archipelago that is located in USA. It is situated amidst the azure Pacific Ocean surrounding Japan, USA and Australia. The area of Hawaii islands have to face the constantly blowing winds and thus has been rightly categorized to be called as typically tropical. Hawaii comes under the most popular and most visited tourist destinations of USA. It has exquisite natural surroundings and beautiful sceneries to lose yourself in. Stretching approximately 29,311 sq kms in total area, Hawaii is composed of 8 main islands. These islands are the ... (read more) Author: Ronnie Williams

4. Visit Hawaii islands June 27, 2008 Hawaii is a well known islands located in the USA as an archipelago situated in the Pacific Ocean around USA, Japan and Australia. Hawaii is a typical tropical area that faces constant winds. Hawaii is a major place for pineapple industries, sugar and whaling. Native Hawaiian is one of the most beautiful places in the US that makes it a cultural hub that makes it one of the most popular tourist places in US. With the total area of Hawaii is 29,311 square kilometer, population of 1,211,537 people and density of 188.6 square meters. Hawaii is divided into major eight major islands such as ... (read more) Author: Ronnie Williams

5. Diversify your Portfolio by Investing in Panama Real-Estate June 23, 2008 Panama is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, between Colombia and Costa Rica. In addition to its’ picturesque locations, Panama serves great economic significance as much of the world’s trade funnels through this country. Due to its’ importance with international trade, Panama has seen a major influx of real estate development during the past decade. The modernization of this country has made it a very attractive tourist destination and or a great location to own real-estate. While there is an abundance of land and listings available in Pana... (read more) Author: Justin Voccola

6. Australian beaches June 08, 2008 Australia, as you're probably aware, is an island, surrounded by water on all sides. To the east lies the South Pacific Ocean; to the west the Indian Ocean; to the north the Timor, Arafura and Coral Seas; to the south the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea, and Tasmania is separated from the mainland by The Bass Strait. Here you'll find some of the best beaches on the planet. The huge mainland coastline stretches for nearly 37,000 km and includes 11,011 beaches and with the addition of all the coastal islands this amounts to more than 47,000 km, more than any other nation. (By the wa... (read more) Author: John Morrad

7. Hosting Reunion from Puerto Vallarta Vacation Villas June 08, 2008 Host a reunion from our luxury vacation homes Are you trying to get the old college gang together? Planning a family reunion with your brothers, sisters and family? Having a girls-or-boys-only retreat? Casa Valerie's luxury rental villa on the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico shore will treat you right! Located in exquisite Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Ocean there is something for everyone to do in this stunning resort town. The girls can go shopping while the guys can head out to sea for an afternoon of fishing or other adventure sports and the kids may host a pool party. At night, everyone can g... (read more) Author: Aniruddha Badola

8. Five Ways to Have a Great Sydney Holiday May 29, 2008 Sydney is one of the world's truly great holiday destinations but with so much to see and do, how do you make sure you get the most out of your holiday in this city on the bay 'Down Under'? Here are five great tips to make your Sydney holiday the experience of a lifetime. The first essential thing to do is to get yourself down to Circular Quay, Sydney's main hub for all kinds of transport and a fascinating place to explore in itself. This is the place to catch ferries to all the beaches and suburbs such as Manly, Watson's Bay, Mosman and Taronga Park Zoo. Here you can check out all the tran... (read more) Author: Richard Greaves

9. The Other Sides of Sydney: 3 Sydney Side Trips May 29, 2008 Sydney offers so much as a holiday destination that some visitors feel there's no time to see it all. Other holiday makers are so beguiled with the harbour and its icons, they never move out of the downtown area. But to truly come to grips with this wonderful city of Sydney, you need to explore some of the outlying regions. Here's the scoop on three side trips to the suburbs of Manly, Watson's Bay and Parramatta. The seaside suburb of Manly lies seven miles north of downtown Sydney. Other than its 18 beaches, this charming suburb offers an array of tourist delights including an art gallery... (read more) Author: Richard Greaves

10. The Importance of GPS for Pilots May 31, 2008 When Amelia Earhart made her attempt to fly 29,000 miles around the world, available technology only allowed her to complete about 22,000 of the miles. Had GPS (Global Positioning System) been available to her, it is likely she would have been able to find and land on Howland Island in the mid-Pacific Ocean in July of 1937. GPS technology is available for widespread use by hikers, drivers, boaters, or flyers, and smart pilots know to take advantage of it. GPS is even being included in the latest versions of wireless phones. GPS was developed by the US Department of Defense in the 1... (read more) Author: James Bunter

11. Japan hotels- Equipped with traveler needs May 26, 2008 Who has not driven a Japanese car, eaten sushi or played a Sony play station? These are some thing’s for which Japan has become world famous. Today the country has emerged as a loved destination among the travelers and holidaymakers. The country has some of the most stunning and exciting scenic locales in whole of Asia. Located in the North Pacific Ocean, Japan is an island archipelago extending from the northeast to southwest off the coast of mainland China. For some time the country had shut its doors to the outside world, but once these doors were opened, there was no looking back for Japan... (read more) Author: Nancy Eben

12. Orange County Golf is top rate! May 25, 2008 OC golf courses Offer Fun in the Sun! With an average daily summertime temperature in the upper seventies, and gorgeous scenic beauty, Orange County, California offers some of the world's best golfing. Orange County golf courses provide excitement for every level of golfer, and the opportunity to improve skills with on-site driving ranges and putting greens. Orange County forms a rectangular shape, with the Pacific Ocean and beautiful beaches on the southwest side, Los Angeles County on the north, the Santa Ana Mountains to the southeast, with San Bernardino to the northeast, and Lo... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

13. Quiet place to live in Panama city PAnama May 24, 2008 The place are full of green vegetation imaging be in the rainforest area , you can imagine the best air in the planet earth can make your lungs, exhale a safely. Totally I was stunned when I see the ocean Pacific, near the cost all this beautful nature , around the panamerican roadway all this in one place ,, I was there. I advice you to came to Panama and realice your dream, you never gonna be the same. For more infortmation you can reply me a email. When the local area have a great oportunity to be more touristic like the condos luxure of Rio Mar ,, the look from the are gonna be more... (read more) Author: Indira Cazorla

14. Unlock the Magic of Maui May 19, 2008 By Roy Witman Look around and you'll soon discover why Maui, Hawaii is named "The Magic Isle." From sea to sky, two things will be mainstays on Maui: You'll use your camera constantly and you'll find yourself saying, "Wow!" frequently. Natural Beauty If approaching by ship, you'll likely spend a great deal of time on deck admiring Maui from afar. Princess Cruises and others will escort you across the Pacific Ocean and up to the remarkable port. As lush, watermelon palm trees sway in the warm breeze, you'll notice two distinct natural wonders: The towering 10,000-foot Haleak... (read more) Author: Roy Witman

15. Mexico - Tips For a Sailing Vacation May 19, 2008 Mexico, also known as the United Mexican States, is part of North America. It's located near Guatemala and Belize. There are also several bodies of water that are found in the area. These are the North Pacific Ocean in the west, the Caribbean Sea in the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico in the east. Its location near the Tropic of Cancer makes it a pleasant place to visit all year round. The seas, meanwhile, is just as inviting for some sailing in Mexico. During your vacation, make sure that you can pass through the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). It's located very close to several is... (read more) Author: D. Browall

16. Polynesia with DWVC May 15, 2008 A trip to French Polynesia is just like a dream come true. French Polynesia is an overseas territory attached to France. Located in the center of the South Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia is halfway between Australia and California in the US. Better known by the name of its main island, Tahiti, French Polynesia is a constellation of about 118 islands and islets, categorized into five archipelagos, such as Society Islands, Austral Islands, Gambier Islands, Marquesas Islands, and Tuamotu Islands. Each island group has its own significance, and is much famed for its dramatic scenery and uniq... (read more) Author: Designer Way Vacation Club

17. Charley Wished He'd Never Visited Puerto Vallarta! May 15, 2008 Nestled in the Sierra Madre foothills along the shore of the 25 mile diameter Banderas Bay on the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the beautiful vacation resort destination and retirement haven in the center of the Mexican Riviera boasts of having some of the finest deep sea fishing waters in the world; those found in the deep bay, an extension of a large canyon running from the Sierra Madre Occidentals, and in the ocean just outside of the bay. Not only are they very deep in certain areas, but the undulating underwater terrain provides safe haven to the deep water game fish. Combined w... (read more) Author: Jim Scherrer

18. A Kauai Vacation - The Best Vacation On Earth May 07, 2008 The state of Hawaii is a beautiful paradise of lush greenery, native culture, and volcanic wonder nestled in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Getting a chance to vacation there with your family is a dream for many and when you are making your plans, there are some things that you are going to want to see and do to make it a time to remember. Attending a Luau, visiting Waimea Canyon, taking in the sun on Kee beach and spending time on the Napali coast hiking or sailing are just some of the enjoyable things the island of Kauai, Hawaii, can offer a family. Luau’s are traditional celeb... (read more) Author: David Perrin

19. Gold - Where To Find Gold, Where Is Gold Found? A Gold Love Story. May 05, 2008 Gold Nuggets - The Ultimate Love Affair It was a barmy scorching hot day somewhere out in the Pacific Ocean, a rather nondescript place where the ocean waves heaved and sighed in their relentless rise and fall. A single particle a tiny droplet of water within the ocean felt itself being drawn upwards towards the ever increasing strong light above, to start on it's course an amazing journey, until now untold, a love affair between the elements, which would result in one very happy individual like you, holding in their hand, one of the most precious gifts known to man and a lifelong cherish... (read more) Author: mark andrews

20. Maui Beach Vacation Reviews April 25, 2008 Who wants the most spectacular beach vacation in America? OK, close your eyes and dream of the base of the Waianae Mountain range. See the Pacific Ocean in the distance? You're barefoot in well manicured gardens. And this quiet area along with the spectacular mountain and ocean views makes this an ideal place to unwind. Welcome to Maui. But there's too much to do here. The beach is where we always start on a Maui Beach Vacation. Then there's the art and garden tours, hula lessons, lei making, and catamaran sailing - just some of the daily activities. And if you're in the mood to explore,... (read more) Author: Dave Jackson

21. 5 Things to do in Lima, Peru April 08, 2008 Located on the coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Lima is the largest city in Peru. Very often people bypass Lima with the mindset that it’s just stopover city on the way to some other destination. However, Lima is a city rich in culture with beautiful architecture awaiting those who take the time to find it out. A great place to start out would be Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) which is the main town square and it was once considered to be the heart of Lima. Many visually stunning and important buildings such as the archbishop’s palace built in the 1920’s, the Cathedral, Palacio Naci... (read more) Author: James Burrows

22. California Social Security Disability Attorneys on the Rescue March 29, 2008 California is a state situated on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and Arizona to the southeast, as well as by Baja California in Mexico to the south. Known for its varied climate and geography, as well as for its ethnically diverse population, it is the third largest state in the United States. If it were a country, it would be the 59th largest in the world. Its population as of 2007 has reached 37,700,000 making it the most populated state in the U.S. and is the 13th fastest-growing state. Me... (read more) Author: Jean Kuda

23. Anatakitaki Cave - Atiu, Cook Islands March 16, 2008 Anatakitaki Cave – Atiu, Cook Islands The Anatakitaki Cave, also know as the Cave of the Kopeka is located in the south east of Atiu, an island situated in the southern Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The Anatakitaki Cave is the longest and most spectacular cave on Atiu. It has many corridors & chambers, approximately one kilometre in length and is home to the Kopeka bird, a native to Atiu. This swift like bird, nests deep within the caverns and navigates in the dark by using an echo locating series of clicks To get to the cave, enjoy a 30-minute walk through nati... (read more) Author: Melynnda Morrissette

24. New Zealand - Tips For a Sailing Vacation March 16, 2008 New Zealand is an isolated country located at the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is composed of two big islands referred to as North and South Islands as well as other smaller islets, such as the Chatham Islands and Stewart Island/Rakiura. Because its flora and fauna have remained almost undisturbed for so many years, New Zealand can give anyone the most beautiful landscapes, consisting of its sweeping coastlines, huge mountains, and clear waters that are perfect for sailing in New Zealand. The Bay of Islands in New Zealand is around 3 hours' drive from Auckland. There are ar... (read more) Author: D. Browall

25. Guide To a Sailing Charter in Australia March 11, 2008 From the nice coasts around Melbourne and Tasmania to the picturesque harbors around Sydney, the tropical Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef of Queensland - Australia has everything a sailor could wish for. The nice but small country of Commonwealth of Australia is found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is %considered to be% the smallest continent in the world and composed of other neighboring islets including Tasmania and Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Australia is also surrounded with other well-known spots such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Van... (read more) Author: D. Browall

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