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If you wish to hang-out with your friend or loved-ones during your free day better go with Wind and Wave Davao. They all got a great facilities ever.

" Barkadahan: Island Gateway "

WHERE: Talikud Island ( Angel's Cove, Babu Santa, Coral Garden )

RATE: Php 390.00/Head

INCLUSIONS:

* Buffet Lunch
* Afternoon Snacks
* Complimentary Fruits
* Complimentary Drinks ( Mineral Water, Coffee, Tea )
* Boat Transfers ( Sta. Ana - Talikud Island - Sta. Ana )
* Tour Guide

MEETING PLACE: Wind and Wave Davao Office

ATTIRE: Casual / Beach Wear

" Dive 101: Introduction to Scuba Diving "
Cool " Dive 101: Introduction to Scuba Diving "

WHERE: Talikud Island ( Coral Garden )

RATE: Php 950.00/ Head

INCLUSIONS:

* Instruction from a Licensed and Competent Dive Master
* Use of Diving Equipments
( Booties, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, BCD, Tank, Regulator)
* Souvenir Shirt
* Boat Transfer ( Sta.Ana Wharf - Coral Garden - Sta. Ana Wharf )
* Buffet Lunch
* Complimentary Drinks ( Coffee, Tea, Mineral Water )

TIME: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

MEETING PLACE: Wind and Wave Davao Office

ATTIRE : Beach Wear

I was looking through internet some good belts to purchase with since, I really have to got a new one...I happened to browse this pages...Help me find which is good among the this 3 Items..

1. Rock Star Leather belts are large buckles with leather straps.

The buckles are over 3.5 inches wide and over 2 inches tall. They are made of metal and various other materials, depending on which buckle you choose.

The leather straps come in Black or Brown, 7 different sizes for black and 4 for brown, and are 1.5 inches wide and composed of middle grade genuine leather.

You can order multiple buckles and belts and mix and match them any way you like.

Click here to choose your buckle Click here to choose your belt

2. Reinforced Gun/Dress Belts

B22P Price £33.00

Designed for concealed carry use, this belt features a polymer inset to provide the maximum support for any combination of weapon and accessories. Available in a 1 1/4" width.

3. Patina Handforged Solid Brass Buckle on 1 1/2" Distressed Leather Belt

TTP 33b .........$190.00

Patina brass handforged and textured buckle with mirror brass detailing shown on 1 1/2" Italian Denim Dakota Distressed Belt, choose waist or hip sizing. Buckle size:3" x 2 3/8" Waist sizing:S 26-30, M 28-32, M/L 30-34, L 32-36. Additional sizes available(plus sizes are an additional $12), select in cart. Hip Sizing:S 30-34, M 32-36, M/L 34-38, L 36-40. Dakota leather colors:Denim(shown), Chestnut, Cream, Habanero(dark brown).

Now, you judge which among of the 3 I'll gonna purchase with?....thinking...c",)

The Importance Of Expensive Shoes
By Chris Rovny

Buying expensive shoes is not necessarily an expense; it's more like an investment. Someone can have a fashionable wardrobe without paying a fortune for it, but when it's time to buy fashionable shoes, one should expect to spend more time and money to select them. Why is it worth paying more for quality shoes?

expensive shoes

Let's put it this way: $80 shoes will last half as long as $160 shoes, but $360 shoes will last your whole lifetime. Watch out though, $360 shoes without a shine can easily look like $80 shoes. When someone is buying expensive shoes, he is usually paying for the brand name, as well as for quality craftsmanship.

durability

Luxurious shoes are usually handmade, which means people will take care of sewing quality seams and guarantee a quality finish. The shoes should therefore have less manufacturing mistakes, have a better overall finish and should last longer. The little details added in the finish create an extra element of style. They will also increase the durability of the shoe.

Apart from the quality and durability of the shoe, why should men buy expensive shoes? Another good reason is to impress the ladies. Yes, women will evaluate and make a judgment on a man simply by looking at his shoes, and we all know that making a good first impression is important when meeting an attractive woman.



Wearing exclusive shoes will definitely help polish a man's image. This image can make a big difference between a normal man and a man with expensive shoes in the first stages of dating. In addition, note that poor quality shoes are especially noticeable when a man is well dressed because of the contrast it creates. Women will notice details such as cheap shoes, and it is therefore worth spending the extra dollars to buy higher quality shoes. Not only will women look down, notice the shoes and be impressed with them, but they might even see potential in a man with good taste for footwear.

Let me explain: low-priced shoes are usually associated with cheap mannerisms and women usually don't like cheap men. So when a woman looks at a man's shoes, she will analyze them. If he is wearing cheap shoes, then she may come to the conclusion that he is a cheap person; not frugal, but cheap . This may seem pretty farfetched, but in fact, it isn't. Ask a female friend and you will be surprised about her opinion on the matter. Simply take this advice and don't lose out on a hot member of the opposite sex because you didn't want to spend a few extra dollars on quality shoes.

Aside from the monetary factor, women enjoy dating distinguished and stylish men. Women's attraction to stylish men is partly due to the fact that for many years, most of us didn't really take care of our wardrobe. With the whole liberation of women movement, women will now date men they like, and they will choose those who actually take care of themselves... and who wear nice shoes. Although style is not a substitute for a great personality, wearing stylish shoes can definitely give someone an edge when it comes to attracting women on a first date, but it is not the perfect solution.

Get out and go shopping for classy shoes!

Web Design Basics
By Jennifer Kyrnin, your Guide to Web Design / HTML

Web design uses all the same elements as print design. You need to explore the space and layout, handle fonts and colors, and put it all together in a format that puts your message across. These resources will help you learn Web design whether you are already a professional Web developer or just getting started in the Web arena.

1. Elements of Good Design
2. Fonts and Typography
3. How to Use Color
4. Graphics and Images

5. Web Layout Basics
6. Tackling Web Navigation
7. Accessibility and Usability
8. Web Design Software

Elements of Good Design

Good Web design is the same as good design. If you understand the elements that make up good design, you'll have a Web page that works well. These elements of good design apply whether you are writing a Web page, a business card, or a t-shirt and once you understand them you'll have the skills to be a great designer.

1. Elements of Design
2. Principles of Design
3. Web Design Glossary
4. 10 Tips to a Great Web Page

5. The Web is Not Print
6. How to Drive Away Your Readers
7. More Web Design Basics

Fonts and Typography

Fonts are the way your text looks on a Web page. And most Web pages have large amounts of text. When you're thinking of design, you need to think about how the text looks on a micro-level (the font glyphs, what font family, etc.) as well as the macro-level (positioning blocks of text and adjusting the size and shape of the text). These resources explain how to work with fonts on Web pages.

1. What is a Font?
2. Web Typography
3. What Font Size Should I Use?

4. Font Weight
5. Continue Learning About Fonts

How to Use Color

Color is everywhere. It's how we dress up our world and how we see things. Color has meaning beyond just "red" or "blue" and color is an important design element. These color resources teach how to use color effectively in Web design.

1. Colorizing the Web
2. Color Symbolism
3. Color Wheel and Color Theory
4. Color Harmony
5. Creating a Web Color Scheme

6. Web Color Synchronization
7. Color Charts
8. Is the Browser Safe Color Palette Really Required?
9. Color Glossary
10. Additional Color Resources

Graphics and Images

Graphics are the fun part of most Web pages. As the saying goes "a picture is worth 1,000 words" and that's also true in Web design. Learn how to get the most out of your Web images with the following links.

1. How to Add Images
2. Taking Great Photos for Web Sites
3. When to Use JPG or GIF Formats
4. Make Your Images Small
5. How to Protect Your Digital Images

6. Graphics Glossary
7. How to Build an Image Map
8. How to Choose Graphics Software
9. More Help with Graphics and Images

Web Layout Basics

When people think of Web design often what they mean is the layout. Layout is the organization of elements on a Web page. First you need to start with basic design principles. Once you understand them, you can move through how to place elements on your Web page. These links and resources will take you through the steps to learn good Web layout design.

1. How to Decide Where Your Elements Should go in the Layout
2. Once You've Decided the Placement, Learn the Basics of How to Lay Out Web Pages
3. Definition of White Space
4. What's the Difference Between Padding and Margins?
5. Fixed Width Layouts Versus Liquid Layouts

6. Use Real Text for Testing Page Layouts
7. Web Design Gallery - Layout Ideas
8. Layout Glossary
9. More on Web Layout

Tackling Web Navigation

Navigation is how your customers get around from one page to another on a Web site. Navigation provides movement and gives your customers the chance to find other elements of your site. You need to make sure that the structure of your Web site (the information architecture) makes sense so that your customers aren't forced to simply use search.

1. Designing Effective Web Navigation
2. Navigating Web Sites
3. Organization will Help Your Navigation
4. Link Rot: Are You a Culprit?

5. Web Pages Should Go Away
6. Adding Search to Your Web Site
7. What is Information Architecture?
8. Additional Web Navigation Resources

Accessibility and Usability

Accessibility and usability are often seen as a detriment to Web design, but a good designer focuses on making their site useful to as many people as possible. The links below take you through the basics of making an accessible site without compromising the design.

1. What is Accessibility?
2. What is Usability?
3. What do the Accessibility Guidelines Mean to Me?
4. How to Write Accessible Web Pages

5. Creating Color Blind Friendly Web Pages
6. Validating for Accessibility
7. Advanced Topics in Accessibility and Usability

Web Design Software

Most Web designers prefer to work in WYSIWYG or "What You See Is What You Get" editors because they provide a visual interface to the design. But finding the best Web design software is more than just WYSIWYG or not. Plus there are other tools you will need to build Web pages beyond just the Web editor.

1. Find the Right Web Design Software for You
2. Before You Buy a Web Design Editor
3. Myths and Facts About Modern WYSIWYG Editors
4. WYSIWYG Isn't Really
5. Top WYSIWYG Editors for Windows

6. Top WYSIWYG Editors for Macintosh
7. Top Web Design Suites for Windows
8. Top Web Design Suites for Macintosh
9. Dreamweaver Resources
10. Other Web Design Software Needs

Jennifer Kyrnin, Your Guide to Web Design / HTML

Philippines got all the great dive sites which is absolutely fun to dive with...But one particular place in the Philippines if you wish to have your diving lessons better go with WIND AND WAVE DAVAO. Actually, I been working with them for a couple months as a Marketing Associate-Customer Care. For that span of time, as a Marketing I really have to indulge into diving though I'm not really a good swimmer 'cause basically it a requirement for me being a their Marketing. In fact being a swimmer is not necessary in diving its just a plus for you. There's no particular requirements if you want to have a Diving Lesson. But one thing for sure is that you must be physically fit of course.

Wind and Wave Davao is primarily located at PPA Building, Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao City Philippines. They all got the equipment you need and they do have a certified divers who will teach and accompany you as you take your course with them. Most of the divers are trained at PADI Australia. In fact, the owner of the said dive shop in the person of Mr. Albert Pinggoy who happened to be my boss once is a Certified Diving Instructor.

History:

Mid-1993 saw the birth of City Shack Davao Dive Shop, a small operation that built its home in the heart of Davao City. That small operation soon turned into a full-fledged business as more and more enthusiasts sought the distinct pleasure of diving.

Riding the wave of success, City Shack relocated to a bigger and more accessible site at the city's biggest wharf. It was during this time in 1998 that City Shack became Whitetip Divers Davao, servicing a large portion of the diving community in Davao City.

By year-end of 2002, Whitetip was ready for another change. This time, the change included the introduction of kayaking, windsurfing, and kite boarding to the water sports enthusiasts. It also continued its commitment to the community in supporting the programs of the government and non-government organizations in promoting awareness and conservation of marine and aquatic resources as well as providing training for water safety and rescue operations. To encompass the expansion of its services, Whitetip needed a new identity. Hence, Wind and Wave Davao emerged as the embodiment of all of these.

With its firm commitment to quality service to its valued clients, love and protection of the marine environment, Wind and Wave Davao prides itself as the leader in aqua sports business for over a decade.

So, what are you waiting for?...Come, visit and have a dive with them!....c",)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is already released in the public. So, better watch it now!..Don't badly miss it!...I'm pretty sure you'll gonna have fun!...

As his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence, complete with regular outbursts of rage, a nearly debilitating crush, and the blooming of a powerful sense of rebellion. It''s been yet another infuriating and boring summer with the despicable Dursleys, this time with minimal contact from our hero''s non-Muggle friends from school. Harry is feeling especially edgy at the lack of news from the magic world, wondering when the freshly revived evil Lord Voldemort will strike. Returning to Hogwarts will be a relief--or will it?

Watch it now!...

"Richie Trial Postponed"
By WENN

Mr Ban (right) has been holding talks with the UK's Gordon Brown

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern about worsening violence in Iraq and where US policy on Iraq might be heading.

He told the BBC that he was making contingency plans in case of a sudden change of direction in American policy.

He said his main concern was ensuring the safety and security of his staff.

Mr Ban's comments come as a new interim report on Iraq is expected in Washington, amid mounting political pressure for troop reductions.

Mr Ban was speaking in London, after talks with the new UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.

"I'm not quite sure what kind of a strategy the American government will have," he said.

I am sure that the new administration of the United Kingdom will have a new leadership under new circumstances Ban Ki-moon

"But whatever the strategies they may have, I hope that they will have a close consultation."

Mr Ban said the situation in Iraq was a problem for the whole world, and he found the continuing civilian casualties and sectarian violence there deeply troubling.

He said both he and his special envoy in Baghdad had talked it over with the Iraqi leadership, but the safety and security of his staff was a priority.

The secretary general said he expected a different relationship with Mr Brown from the one he had with his predecessor, Tony Blair.

"Different circumstances will require different leadership," he said.

"I am sure that the new administration of the United Kingdom will have a new leadership under new circumstances."

Mr Ban said Mr Brown had agreed to collaborate on climate change, Darfur, and the UN's Development Goals.

MVP Tony Parker scored 24 points, Manu Ginobili had 27 - 13 in the fourth quarter - and the Spurs moved in among the NBA's greatest franchises with an 83-82 victory Thursday night for a sweep of the Cavaliers.

With their fourth championship since 1999 - and third in five years - the Spurs joined the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls as the only teams in NBA history to win four titles.

Congratulations for them!...Keep it up guys...c",)

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