AIS Part 3 - Safety At Sea, With AIS Onboard
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SV Crystal BluesPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 2:12pmAIS helps us avoid the cruising sailors greatest danger - a collision at sea. Of course the system isn't perfect, however it is a powerful ally in collision avoidance and I.... These two waterways provided a strenuous testing ground for our new Comar AIS installation. Our very first test was conducted on a three day passage from Sarawak (northern Borneo
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AIS Part 3 - Safety At Sea, With AIS Onboard
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SV Crystal BluesPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:07pmAIS helps us avoid the cruising sailors greatest danger - a collision at sea. Of course the system isn't perfect, however it is a powerful ally in collision avoidance... stakes. These two waterways provided a strenuous testing ground for our new Comar AIS installation. Our very first test was conducted on a three day passage from Sarawak
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China News: Artist Ai WeiWei and Diabetes
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Elizabeth S.Posted
Wed 18 May 2011 8:59amAi WeiWei, a world renowned artist and activist whose contemporary exhibit “Sunflower Seeds” just finished its eight month run at the Tate Gallery in London, was taken into custody by the PRC (People’s Republic of China) in early April 2011. Mr. Ai is best known as the architect who helped design the Olympic stadium in [...]
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Chair T’ai Chi: ‘Bear Swims in the Water’
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Duane Sherry, M.S.Posted
Fri 23 Jan 2009 3:50pm
From [Chair T'ai Chi]:
Exercise # 45 - Bear Swims in the Water
Benefits - This exercise is similar to the Butterfly described in a previous post though the arm movements are somewhat different. We are again opening the chest, allowing fresh air to enter the lungs while moving energy to and through the arms all the [...]
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Chair T’ai Chi: ‘Swallow Returning to the Nest’
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Duane Sherry, M.S.Posted
Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:13am
From [Chair T'ai Chi]:
Exercise # 46 - Swallow Returning to the Nest
The following exercise should look like two swallows circling each other as they return to their nest. Try to relax as much as possible and move very slowly through the sweeping motions. Remember to be mindful of your breathing and the air through which [...]
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Chair T’ai Chi: ‘Pushing Up Sky with Foot Rolls’
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Duane Sherry, M.S.Posted
Tue 09 Dec 2008 9:10pm
Chair T’ai Chi is a wonderful site!
The lessons are presented in an informative, yet easy-to-understand fashion. The movements can be performed in a seated position - which is helpful for those who have physical impairments.
Visit Chair T’ai Chi regularly, and improve mind-body wellness in the comfort of your home.
From [Chair T'ai Chi
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