Mobile Phones: Not Mere Communication Devices Any More!

Few of us like to keep things within us. Most like to express and make the other human being participate in the emotional state of that individual is in. And in the aid of successful communication mobile phones are medium that by virtue of their wireless being stand before one and all as the most comfortable medium of expressing self. Add to it the multimedia and graphics. Mobile phones almost suddenly transform into the most convenient medium of expressing self. Add to all the terms of business processing and there the wireless and portability factor makes a mobile phone the perfect accessory to be sought help in the times of need of a communication which is lightening fast and available to be initiated form almost anywhere.

Kudos to the efforts laid by mobile network service providers major mobile phone manufacturing companies. Because of their efforts, mobile phones to day come in an array of price range and stopped to remain as mere communication devices. Rigorous R&Ds from the makers and network service providers of mobile phones fast paced the advancements in telecommunication technology that on aid from superior microelectronics architecture resulted into astounding miniaturization of once'sbulky tools of communication. And because of the compound impact of all, we stand to experience 3G, broadband communication, lightning fast internet browsing and mobile TV.

now seeing a nokia 'N' or 'E' series phone we started to draw a parallel to what computers have become today; a W series hot-shot from Sony Ericsson forces us to give a second thought to our long-liked so called hi-fi music system. Because of all advancements, if there are better representatives of digital cameras, found simply as an add-on in the functioning of a mobile phone, there are powerful internet browsers with capabilities of GPS and pdas. The state of this rapid progression lends reasons to dream for a future of mobility laden with possibilities galore. Aren't we all looking forward to it?

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Your Garden And Lawn - How To Make It A Joyful Experience!

Lawn and garden beauty is the crowning glory of all dedicated American homeowners. Without a tidy garden and well cut lawn a home can look sadly neglected. It doesn't matter how fine the house is, to complete the picture there must be a well tended lawn and garden. Today's garden enthusiast never had it so good, as there is such an enormous amount of lawn and garden products available. The lawn and garden novice will have no trouble in finding all the information he or she needs from any of the nursery centers.

Information is easily found on lawn planting, what type of seeds to sew in what areas, and what type of lawn fertilizer to use and how often. The same goes for establishing the garden, what types of plants grow best in your area, and where they should be planted are easily answered by staff at your local garden center.

Once you have some idea of these basics you are able to move on to the exciting part of designing your own lawn and garden areas. With water shortage problems becoming more common, its very prudent to buy water-wise. There are many plants that not only need minimal watering; they also look stunning in any place around your home. Of course, having a water tank incorporated in your house plumbing, can save you gray water for plants watering.

It is important when planning your lawn and garden to give yourself plenty of time for it to evolve. Looking through magazines featuring lawns and gardens will provide a wealth of information and will help you decide what style you like. Your lawn and gardens can be set out in formal, natural, English cottage, oriental or really whatever you would like to adopt. It even helps to sketch a layout of your proposed lawn and garden, and then you can make changes often as new ideas come to you.

As you plan and design your garden always consider the line. Curved lines shape informal garden beds and lawns, whereas straight lines tend to evoke a sense of order that is more formal for your lawn and garden area. Curving lines throughout the lawn and garden area will take the eye on an intriguing journey that pleases. If successful, even your new patio landscaping will look great.

Once your lawn and garden area is established depending on the type of lawn and garden you have planted, then you hopefully should have relatively easy maintenance. Of course with lawns and gardens there is always the lawns to be cut and the garden to be pruned, fertilized, and watered. These lawn and garden tasks can all be made easy today with irrigation systems installed, and if you are not into cutting the lawn on a Saturday morning, then there are plenty of businesses that offer lawn mowing and garden trimming services.

It is after all such a small price to pay to be able to spend time relaxing on your lawn, admiring your garden, and enjoying the rewards that mother nature has bestowed on you. And dont forget, the benefits of eating your own vegetables that you can grow organically, and harvest when absolutely fresh. Relax, have fun, and smell roses on your own patch!

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A Framework For Purchasing a Yacht

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of my dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers.

This article will focus on the buying process and vessel characteristics. The process described applies to both new and used sailboat purchases. Subsequent articles will apply the suggestions presented here to specific sailing areas and boat types.

The Buying Process Buying a sailboat is a multi-step process that involves answering three questions. Successfully answering these questions will lead you to the vessel that can provide years of joy, while failure to accurately or honestly answer the questions may steer you to the wrong boat, little usage and no fun.

The three questions are:
1.How will I use this sailboat?
2.What characteristics of a sailboat are best for this type of use?
3.What sailboats have those characteristics?

The most important question is "How will I use this sailboat?" and getting this question right goes a long way toward buying the right boat. The answer to this question, however, must be detailed. It can't be a general answer like "to race" or "daysail" or "to cruise." If you only answer the use question generally, you are not yet ready to buy a boat and run a high probability of making a large and expensive mistake.

Answering properly means knowing the details of where you will sail, the weather conditions in those areas, the length of the trip you will take, number on board and how far you will be from assistance. Table one provides some examples of the detail you should know BEFORE you consider buying a sailboat:

TABLE ONE -- DETAILED USAGE EXAMPLES
Primary Sailing Desired Normal Trip Length Cruising GroundsExpected Wave ConditionsExpected Wind ConditionsNo. on BoardDistance From Help
Example OneDaysail2-4 Hrs.Local Bay1-3 ft5-15 Knts21-3 Mi.
Example TwoExtended CruisingMonthsOceanAny5-50+ Knts.4100+
Example ThreeWeekend Racer8 HrsLake and River1-6 ft.5-30 Knts.81-6 Mi

Vessel Characteristics
Once we know on how we will use our new boat, we can determine the vessel characteristics best for our use. Vessel characteristics can be divided into three categories: sailing, safety, living. Sailing characteristics include speed, stability (tendency to heel), ability to point, ease of steering (tendency to sail straight), balance. A racer, for example, will want a fast boat that can point close to the wind and may be willing to sacrifice some stability and ease to get it. A long distance cruiser on the other hand may be willing sail a little further off the wind to get more stability and balance. Sailing characteristics will be determined by the boat design, specifically: sail plan, keel type and depth, sail area to weight ratio, and displacement (Table Two).

TABLE TWO -- BOAT CHARACTERISTICS AND BOAT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Vessel CharacteristicImpact
Keel DesignFin Keel - Easier to maneuver, more difficult to steer straight
Full Keel - More difficult to turn and wider relative turning radius, easier to steer straight
Keel DepthDeep Keel More stable (more resistance to heel), greater ability to point (sail close to the wind) but less access to shallow water
Shoal Draft Keel - Less stable with access to more shallow water, less ability to point upwind
Sail PlanSloop Rig - Bigger sails, better upwind ability
Cutter Rig- More flexibility in sail options, smaller sails (easier to handle), reduced ability to point Multiple Masts (Ketch, Yawl) - More flexibility in sail plan and good reaching performance with even less ability to point
Sail AreaHigh (SA/D) - More speed with less stability
DisplacementIncreased displacement delivers more stability while sacrificing speed.

Our next consideration is safety equipment. The need for safety equipment is primarily dictated by the conditions we will face and how far away help might be. If we will carry life rafts, EPIRBs, offshore first aid gear and emergency water and rations, we will need places to securely store these items when not in use. In addition, other safety gear may include advanced communications devices (SSB radio, satellite phone, email or fax) power generation (wind generator, genset, and/or solar panels) and items like sea anchors and drogues, radar and navigational gear. Again, the safety equipment list can be generated based on distance away from help and likely weather conditions we will face. The key vessel consideration is to assure any boat purchased will have a place to safely store everything.

Next, we must consider living space. Again, based on our usage we should know the number of people and length of time of our voyages. This information is then used to determine the required living conditions and space. For example, a boat cruised away from shore for weeks would need to have a much different energy management system, provisioning ability, and cooking equipment than a boat sailed for weeks, but doing short hops between ports. This seemingly small change in sailing usage can mean large differences in vessel necessities. Consider power generation for example. Extended cruising means high output alternators, larger battery banks, external voltage regulation, and potentially alternative energy generating -- all things avoided when short hops between marinas are the plan.

Summary
Sailboats are the stuff dreams are made of, but buying the wrong boat can be a nightmare -- expensive, unpleasant and dangerous. The most important way to avoid making a mistake is to know exactly how you will use the boat in great detail before you begin shopping for your dream boat

Capt Dave Bello is President of Fair Wind Sailing School, an ASA affiliate sailing school offering monohull and catamaran sailing charters and sailing lessons in the Virgin Islands Chesapeake Bay and on Lake Erie.

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