Monthly Archives: July 2007

Diving Qaruh

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

We went on a full day trip to dive the wreck near Qaruh Island. I found out that Qaruh (pronounced garou) is named for the oil seeps that are near the island. With so much oil and gas in the … Continue reading →

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New 7 wonders of the world named

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

New 7 wonders of the world named – CNN.com The final tally produced this list of the world’s top human-built wonders: The Great Wall of China – I’ve hiked it. Petra in Jordan – The whole family was there in … Continue reading →

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Going over the top on a bicycle

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

It is a funny article. Read this quite carefully: I do like riding bicycles. I like riding them to the shop to buy a newspaper, then riding them home to read it, preferably in bed. In summer, I sometimes even … Continue reading →

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FBI Enlists U.S. Dive Industry to Thwart Scuba Diving Terrorists

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

CDNN :: FBI Enlists U.S. Dive Industry to Thwart Scuba Diving Terrorists

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Old SCUBA Divers

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

CDNN :: The Amazing Mr. McAlister There’s nothing technically wrong with an octogenarian strapping on tanks and descending to the ocean floor, but most people wouldn’t consider scuba diving at such an advanced age. Then again, Ray McAllister is not … Continue reading →

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‘Octosquid’ Caught in Hawaii Could Be New Species

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Ian

It’s a squid, it’s an octopus, it’s … a mystery from the deep. What appears to be a half-squid, half-octopus specimen found off Keahole Point on the Big Island remains unidentified today and could possibly be a new species, said … Continue reading →

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First Aid Tips for Summer

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Ian

mental_floss magazine – Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix

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Panda Escape

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Ian

mental_floss magazine – Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix

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Fire in Mahaboula

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Ian

This happened last week but I have a loaner phone and I wasn’t able to get the photos off the phone until today. I was driving on the 212 towards the sea east of the Fahaheel expressway and stopped at … Continue reading →

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Ikea job interview

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Ian
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