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24th September 2009
The Lancaster is probably the most famous of all the bombers of the second world war. According to Capt. Donald Macintosh (ex-second world war bomber pilot, and author) it was a lot smoother to fly than the Wellington; the experience of which was close to... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
People who work on ships and water vessels need Maritime law to protect them from employer's negligence, which can cause injury, disability and even death. More often than not, the working conditions of seafarers and other crew members of water vehicles a... Read >
Author: Jerry Work30th August 2009
Getting a job in one of the most renowned cruise lines in the world is easier than you think. More than anything, the first thing that you need to do is to start looking for a particular job that will match your qualifications and personal expectations.
... Read >
Author: Elijah James30th August 2009
Reaching towards space was thought of as something impossible a hundred years ago. However, thanks to the Space Shuttle innovation, countries all over the globe are sending teams of professionals and experts to the outer space in order to conduct research... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy09th August 2009
Why do many people adore their boats? Why do they go to extreme measures to own a sailboat, trawler or motor yacht? Singer/songwriter Kenny Chesney has a song named Boats on his new album, Lucky Old Sun. In the song he sings:
“Boats…. vessels of... Read >
Author: Marinetrader07th August 2009
Stargate Atlantis Series 5 DVD is being released very soon. I for one am not ashamed to admit that I watched plenty of these while drinking brew and eating chips late after work. It was fun. Sort of a little like the old Star Trek with more sass. I am loo... Read >
Author: JenB29th July 2009
Whenever we hear a bomb blast in our locality or a plane crashing down in some unknown hills we then sit in front of our computers to get a clear view of the related videos. Videos on the recent crash of the Iranian plane are drawing thousands of visitors... Read >
Author: Henry Michel11th July 2009
As afternoon fades into evening, scarce clouds hover on the horizon. For a sailor in his Wayfarer, an ominous feeling cannot be shaken. A voice breaks the persistent silence between the rushing of water against the sailboat, “Crew Overboard!” It is ... Read >
Author: CompleteSailor09th July 2009
Being a good Leader
There are many who wish to be a leader some day and they do conquer their dreams but after reaching their destination are not able to fulfill the demands of that position. Leadership does not mean only acquiring a heavy income every... Read >
Author: hrmagazine02nd July 2009
The craze for VOIP is so large that it has not only taken the telecommunication industry by the toll, but has also attracted a lot of other industries as well. These days even airline, travel and maritime industries are also opting for VOIP services and a... Read >
Author: Devika01st July 2009
While the Titanic is definitely the most famous maritime disaster it is actually not the largest one in the sad history of maritime disasters. Canada also holds a sad record in this history. The infamous Halifax explosion that devastated the city of Halif... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso18th June 2009
Are you shifting to South Africa? If yes, then you have to search a lot to get good removals to South Africa. Getting good removals help you a lot while moving to South Africa. This is because then you don�t have to worry a lot as major of the work will... Read >
Author: Alien18th June 2009
When you have finally decided that you are moving on the next big thing is to decide about the removalists. Searching for removals to New Zealand is an easy task if you search in the right direction. Firstly you must take the advise of your friends if the... Read >
Author: Alien18th June 2009
If you are moving to Canada then it is not a hard thing to do. If you are native to America then it is quite easy to shift to Canada. If you are living nearby Canada then for you it is like going down the other street. However if you are living in some fa... Read >
Author: Alien18th June 2009
The removals play very important role while you are moving. Finding removals to Australia is easy but you have to look for those who show commitment. The last thing that you want on the shifting day is undependable removalists. Thus you look for a company... Read >
Author: Alien08th June 2009
Any business that deals with the public should have excellent service management. This is one of the most important things to have when dealing with any type if public retail because this is where the money comes from. By having someone that can run a cre... Read >
Author: sturat08th June 2009
Any business that deals with the public should have excellent service management. This is one of the most important things to have when dealing with any type if public retail because this is where the money comes from. By having someone that can run a cre... Read >
Author: sturat02nd June 2009
Moving to new location is not an easy task. It is one of the most problematic and chaotic task that gives a scary feeling to people. Today with the growth of trade and commerce, movement of people from one place to another is increasing day by day. Some o... Read >
Author: Anand Jaiswal29th May 2009
According to CNN, three members of a U.S. Navy helicopter crew were killed after their helicopter went down in the waters off San Diego California, late Tuesday night, a Navy spokeswoman said. Rescuers are still searching for the two remaining crew membe... Read >
Author: Su Piercy18th May 2009
With the J.J. Abrams Star Trek "origins" movie, this significant franchise is getting a much-deserved reboot into the popular consciousness. At the very end of the movie, when Leonard Nimoy recited the famous "Space: the final frontier..." intro and we he... Read >
Author: Grady Lyda15th May 2009
Are you wanting to get a job on a cruise ship? I don't blame you. The cruise ship industry has grown tremendously over the last several years. In the four years leading up to 2009, the majority of cruise lines have doubled their fleets and number of emplo... Read >
Author: Lizbnab15th May 2009
Is your work and/or home life become a monotonous, boring existence? Is there too much of the month left over after you've depleted your paycheck? If you answered yes to either of these questions, a Disney cruise line job may be the refreshing change you ... Read >
Author: Lizbnab15th May 2009
During your search for a cruise ship job, I'm sure you've read conflicting info on whether cruise ship hiring agents are worth using. After all, they do charge a fee for their services, which many times, don't lead to a job. I'm of the opinion they are wo... Read >
Author: Lizbnab17th April 2009
A ceremony held on board MSC Fantasia on 2 April 2009 at the port of Palma de Mallorca (Spain) officially recognised the bravery of four crew members who rushed to the aid of an overboard passenger. The ceremony, involving the port authorities, the island... Read >
Author: Bill Ospring15th April 2009
Traveling in an airline has always bee considered as one of he easiest and comfortable mode of transport. Kingfisher airlines seem to keep up the reputation of its stakes because of the kind of luxury and comfort provided by it to its customers. This airw... Read >
Author: Larry24th March 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (March 6, 009) – Four courageous crew members who immediately rushed to the aid of an overboard passenger on MSC Fantasia are to be officially commended by the local port authorities and government, and the ship’s owner MSC Cruis... Read >
Author: Bill Ospring05th March 2009
A fishing boat used in catching big game fish should be an angler’s best friend. If fishing as a sport appeals to you and buying a boat is part of your plans, then you may look for the smaller-sized ones of about twenty feet or so. Vessels must show rel... Read >
Author: Pete Balasch Jr17th February 2009
We all saw a miracle yesterday when US Airways Flight 1549, enroute to Charlotte North Carolina ended up in the Hudson River in New York. This was a much bigger miracle than the ones we experience in our every day lives. Today we hear and read headlines s... Read >
Author: Mentor16th January 2009
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Seventy-three seconds later, millions of people watched as the rocket disintegrated in a fiery explosion, and the capsule plunged into the Atlantic Oc... Read >
Author: Kate Mercer14th January 2009
The year 2008 has come to an end and most movie channels are busy with their yearend content. Countdowns of the best and worst movies of 2008, top rated stars of 2008 and so on. Interestingly, many sites have a list of the best movie trailers of 2008. Co... Read >
Author: liza25205th January 2009
The thing about Cabo, Mexico, is you’re surrounded by a lot of entrepreneurs. From the people peddling their wares on the sidewalk to the wait staff and crew members serving you (and working for tips), it’s a great place to study what to do if you wan... Read >
Author: Michele PW15th December 2008
One definition of creativity states that creative people look at the same thing everyone else does, yet they see something no one else does.
But even creative people (which includes all of you, of course) can run into roadblocks every now and then. Som... Read >
Author: Michele PW14th December 2008
As long as congestive cities and small suffer from a lack of space the construction industry will always have work. But one of the extra benefits of new buildings going up is OLD buildings being torn down! Thanks to all the accumulated debris of construct... Read >
Author: Tatw02nd December 2008
Shipwrecks are terrible things? Aside from the physical cost of a ship sinking into the depths of the ocean, there is also the human cost. Thankfully, it is at least possible for individuals to escape from the vessel as it moves down amongst the icy depth... Read >
Author: Johnasmith22nd November 2008
For cruises around the world, cruise ships offer just about every amenity you can think of and more besides to make sure you have the most luxurious vacation ever. The object of these cruises and the ships used is to provide the passengers with a cruising... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin18th November 2008
Ideas for making short films may come from everyday life, personal experiences or fantasies you have had.
To get started just write down your creative ideas. This could be just a paragraph to a full script.
Some points to consider for short films ar... Read >
03rd November 2008
This is visual story telling.
If you don't have a crew and are doing all the filming yourself keep in mind that good lighting techniques can make a huge difference on the quality.
Film making is as much art as painting a picture so a media limitatio... Read >
30th October 2008
In the world of media connections, today's networking often takes place through a different media than it did in years past. Many people rely on professional/social networking sites to put together their crew. Whether using the professional elements o... Read >
Author: urlreader16th October 2008
Opportunities for cruise ship jobs are on the increase if the findings of a recent report compiled by Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) are anything to go by. According to them, 12 million people enjoyed a cruise holiday in 2006, up 7% from the... Read >
Author: Neil Maxwell Keys15th October 2008
Have you ever watched a TV show and wondered if the psychic and paranormal activity is real, camera tricks or just a hoax for entertainment value only?
Many of us have. While obvious dram's are just that, some shows claim to be streaming 'real genuine pa... Read >
Author: paraseek91110th October 2008
Introduction:
This is an overview of what is determined before and after a race hope it helps some of you to understand what is done to determine eligibility of a car to be part of a race.
Before every race there is what is called a pre race inspecti... Read >
Author: sportsfan100028th August 2008
Want to create a distinguished and lasting impression for your business? A banner that is not only catchy and unique but pleasing to the eyes as well? As one of the nation’s top producers of corporate and special event promotional materials, AAA FLAG & ... Read >
Author: Mark20th July 2008
Today I like to educate you about a phenomenon most of us have experienced before. I became aware of the description through an investment newsletter I receive. In it Jeff Clark describes it. It's called the Puke Effect.
Don't be mistaken. It doesn't o... Read >
Author: Axel Meierhoefer11th July 2008
Cheap flights and their low budgeted fares have greatly impacted the airlines
sector. Airline carriers offering a low cost, no frills, or budget fare are
companies offering flights at very competitive prices (Cheap Flights) by not
offering mos... Read >
Author: Jonathan10118th June 2008
Your very own home cruising the world's oceans may sound like a thing of fairy tales or pirates, but the world's largest residential cruise liner makes it a reality for its residents.
Aptly named The World, the apartments on this giant yacht range fro... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd May 2008
Entertainment industry is passing through a booming phase. More and more people are getting involved in this particular field of operation. The other side shows the intense attraction of common mass towards any mode of entertainment. Thus there are two se... Read >
Author: Gareth Parkin23rd May 2008
Want to create a distinguished and lasting impression for your business? A banner that is not only catchy and unique but pleasing to the eyes as well? As one of the nation’s top producers of corporate and special event promotional materials, AAA FLAG & ... Read >
Author: Mark09th April 2008
ARRIVING IN PORT
When the ship arrives in port, it will either dock at the pier or anchor slightly offshore. You may think that when the ship docks right at the pier you can walk must be signed, and local authorities must give their clearance, a process ... Read >
Author: Joqtan Anicama02nd April 2008
On The Yankee Station by William Boyd is a series of short stories, the longest of which provides the title for the set. This particular story is a superb piece of short fiction, much more than a short story, confronting, in less than twenty-five pages, s... Read >
Author: Philip Spires27th February 2008
The thing about Cabo, Mexico, is you're surrounded by a lot of entrepreneurs. From the people peddling their wares on the sidewalk to the wait staff and crew members serving you (and working for tips), it's a great place to study what to do if you want to... Read >
Author: Michele PW14th February 2008
A roaming home on the high seas may sound like a thing of fairy tales or pirates, but the world's largest residential cruise liner makes it a reality for its residents. Aptly named The World, the apartments on this giant yacht range from studios to three-... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th November 2007
You cannot think properly, you cannot concentrate, feeling monotonous about life, do not want to attend any of your working hours. Is this the situation out there with you? If so, you desperately need a vacation to hang out with your loved ones. But like ... Read >
Author: steve C clark05th November 2007
If you are going to be visiting London in the future and you want to make the most of your trip and and have even more wonderful memories and pictures to bring home with you then why not consider a sight seeing boat trip on the River Thames. When you thin... Read >
Author: Joseph Ringwald11th October 2007
The Clipper Round the World Yacht race 07/08 fleet will be docking at Santa Cruz in California for a ten day stopover as it sails in after a challenging leg across the Pacific from Hawaii.By the time the Clipper Fleet docks in Santa Cruz, the ten 68-foot ... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan12th September 2007
There are many satellite television providers out there to chose from because there are so many providers out there. The hard part is finding the one service provider out of the many that is the one worth having. Finding the right satellite television pro... Read >
Author: Kaptain02nd August 2007
[ This article is part 2 of 3. For part 1, see Performance File 09. ]
Rule #4 of the Mental Road states: “Your Dominant Thought Determines Your Emotions, the Behaviors that Result from Those Emotions and Ultimately, Your Performance.” (See Performa... Read >
Author: Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D.02nd August 2007
"[ This article is part 2 of 3. For part 1, see Performance File 09. ]
Rule #4 of the Mental Road states: “Your Dominant Thought Determines Your Emotions, the Behaviors that Result from Those Emotions and Ultimately, Your Performance.” (See Perform... Read >
Author: Jacques Dallaire, Ph.D.29th June 2007
Loggerhead sea turtles come ashore Folly Beach, SC to lay their eggs between May and October. Despite popular belief, the females only nest every two or three years, and during their nesting season they can lay anywhere from two to five separate batches ... Read >
Author: Lee Keadle30th April 2007
In any cleaning operation the cleaning supervisor or company owner is probably the most important person who can motivate cleaning crews to take pride in their work. But how one can motivate, instruct, communicate and lead the cleaning staff?
In every ... Read >
Author: Bobby Rai09th April 2007
When we set out to shoot the urban action movie Consignment Consignment The Movie . I had heard many cautionary tales about how some movies die horrible deaths at different stages of production. Some before they got off the ground, others fall apart duri... Read >
Author: Sid Kali07th April 2007
When we set out to shoot the urban action movie Consignment. I had heard many cautionary tales about how some movies die horrible deaths at different stages of production. Some before they got off the ground, others fall apart during shooting, and some ne... Read >
Author: Sid Kali20th February 2007
As the boom continues, 2007 is going to be another big year for new cruise ship launches.
This is great news for those looking for cruise line employment because there will be a demand for nearly 11,000 new crew members to fill every position imaginabl... Read >
Author: Neil Maxwell Keys15th February 2007
Leader, manager, foreman, boss.... These titles (and others) describe people who are responsible for getting a job done by directing others. The key point to remember is more than one worker must be involved in the effort for the project to be completed ... Read >
Author: Wally Adamchik07th August 2006
It's that age old problem -- you want to get fitter, feel healthier and perhaps lose a few pounds but the diets don't work and aerobics or jogging seem like real chores. Well there is a solution and no it's not some new wonder food or drug. The answer is... Read >
Author: Mark Hollins30th June 2006
Day One of Your Cruise - What Can You Expect?byMarilyn KingCopyright (c) May 2003Planning and packing are over. You anticipate embarking onyour first cruise. Is this exhilarating - or intimidating?What exactly can you expect?Keep in mind your embarkation ... Read >
Marilyn King
07th May 2006
How do I generate a sense of urgency?
When the Spanish conqueror, Cortez, ordered his crew to fight the Aztecs in Mexico, he met resistance. After all, his crew was grossly outnumbered. What was the incentive? Once they were ashore, Cortez set fire to... Read >
Author: Gary Cohen05th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
Forget you've ever watched a single episode of "The Love Boat". Block out those fond memories of Gopher, Isaac, Julie and even that kid that was on for a while. Erase all mental images of Captain Stubing's socks. Don't ... Read >
Author: Neil Maxwell Keys28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
Before you apply for a job on a cruise ship, or take your application any further, you should think carefully about exactly what it is a potential cruise line employer is looking for.
This has two benefits: firstly, ... Read >
Author: Neil Maxwell Keys05th February 2006
Luggage tags are used to identify your luggage and until recently have been made of paper inserted into a plastic pouch or just plain cardboard paper tied with a string to your luggage. Luggage tags are now or can be as unique as you are.
Luggage tags... Read >
Author: Jerry Smith04th February 2006
"On the last night/morning, many people were stricken with a gastrointestinal illness that caused diarrhea and vomiting. A great deal of vomit was on the stairs, elevator and other public areas by Friday morning." So a passenger from Canada, on December 3... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott20th November 2005
There are a number of Irish Wedding Rings that include Spirals, Triskeles, and Triquetas, Shield Knots and Sun Symbols. The most popular ring by far is the Irish Claddagh and it is surrounded by a romantic legend.
The Claddagh is as was said, the most... Read >
Author: Martin Smith
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