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Ocean Marine Life Dolphins Whales Calendars For 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Here are the new wall calendars with a marine life theme including oceans, dolphins, whales and scuba diving. Just click on each image to see more of each 2012 calendar. These new calendars are from the largest online source of calendars.
Dock Dogs Can Inspire Our Scuba Dive Training
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Personal Growth And Development LessonAs I was editing a video for my dog training website, I realized that there was a personal growth and development lesson we could learn from dogs for our own scuba dive training. I had taken in some of the dock dogs competition at the All About Dogs Show the other weekend (see my Motivational WebTV episode with video highlights from that event).This is a
Scuba Diving Diversity Activities In Cuba
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Rural Cuban Travel Video With Diversity ActivitiesHere is the second episode of Clint Cora Motivational WebTV featuring video footage of my Cuban travel. This time, it's more rural Cuba that I show. I start out in Havana and journey five hours west to an isolated biosphere location to Maria La Gorda. You will love the awesome white sandy beach there. The travel there was part of my overall
Positive Motivation Scuba Diving With Dolphins
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Positive Motivation With DolphinsHere is the Motivational WebTV episode of positive motivation that many people have been waiting for. Several years ago, I went down to Grand Bahama Island to scuba dive and one of the dives I did was the dolphin dive. This is when I was able to interact with live dolphins in their natural habitat about 55 feet deep underwater. I since uploaded a video on
Self Improvement Tips From Scuba Diving
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Self Iimprovement Tips From Scuba DivingHere is the first ever episode of Clint Cora Motivational WebTV featuring self improvement tips from poolside as we took advantage of the nice summer weather.A half naked motivational speaker in the form of yours truly talks about a personal example of comfort zone expansion in the pool. I did not know how to swim as a kid and it took a high school gym
Egypt Scuba Diving Memories
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Egypt Scuba DivingThe current political unrest over in Egypt reminds me of my trip to that country back in 2001 where I went to Sharm el Sheik for some scuba diving in the Red Sea. Of course, I also spent time in Cairo and other places to visit the awesome ancient Egyptian ruins. It was a great trip during my years in pharmaceutical sales. It's one of these trips where I don't mind being away
Scuba Diving Videos Footage By Motivational Speaker Clint Cora
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Scuba Diving VideosClint Cora, motivational speaker from Canada, has a weekly video show online called Motivational WebTV and at year end 2010, he produced a summary episode of past episodes for the year. Included are some neat scuba diving videos footage that were part of some of his past episodes. Check out that 2010 recap video at Motivational WebTV 2010 Recap.He still has more scuba diving
Review Of Maria La Gorda Scuba Diving In Cuba
Friday, December 03, 2010
I went to Maria La Gorda, reported to be one of the best scuba diving locations in Cuba when I was down there in November. Here's my quick summary;What I Liked:- the diving, was average to good Caribbean quality- the resort rooms were clean, comfortable and very close to the beach and dive shop- the white sandy beach was top notch and not crowded- friendly divemasters- lots of dive sites
Canadian Motivational Speaker Smashed In Face At Stingray City
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Want to see something really neat and exciting? How about watching a Canadian motivational speaker get bashed in the face by a big stingray?Yes, that's right - in an episode of Clint Cora Motivational WebTV, you get to see motivational speaker and karate world champion Clint Cora get his face bashed by one of these incredible marine creatures as part of the continuation of scuba diving video
Canadian Motivational Speaker To Speak And Dive In Cuba
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Canadian motivational speaker and Karate World Champion Clint Cora will be a keynote speaker at an international Edutourism conference in Havana in November. Since he will be down there, Clint will be spending a few extra days to scuba dive at perhaps the top dive location in Cuba, Maria la Gorda. Maria la Gorda is an isolated part at the extreme west part of the island and is a recognized
Scuba Diving Marine Life Ocean Dolphins Whales 2011 Calendars
Friday, September 10, 2010
Free Spirit Activewear's partner for scuba diving and ocean marine life calendars is Calendars.com, the world's biggest calendar store online. Founded in 1999, Calendars.com operates out of a state of the art 125,000 square foot facility in Austin, Texas with over 5,000 current year calendars in stock. Calendars.com is affliliated with Calendar Club, part of Barnes and Noble. The links below
Much Easier Shipping Policy For Scuba Diving T-Shirts
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Free Spirit Activewear has implemented a much easier shipping policy for their scuba diving t-shirts now that we have moved to a better online secure shopping cart system. There are only two different shipping rates - the first rate for one to four shirts and the other for five or more shirts which happens to be FREE!So now that scuba diving season is upon us again, check out our Scuba Dive
Auto Responders - AWeber Reviewed On How It Is Used
Thursday, January 07, 2010
For those of you who want to set up websites, an auto responder email system will be a must. Auto responders will capture your visitors' email addresses so that you can keep in touch with them via your newsletters and other announcements. Clint Cora, a webmaster of several websites including this blog, uses and recommends the AWeber auto responder system. He wrote an in depth article on how he
New Dog Blog Launched
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Once when I was on a scuba diving trip down in Freeport, Bahamas, I saw a little white dog lounging on the back of a nice big boat docked at the marina. This dog was just watching the world go by and obviously use to the sea life.Speaking of dogs, I know there must be some scuba divers out there who are also dog lovers. So I am please to announce the launch of my new dog blog called Life With
LinkedIn LION For Scuba Divers
Saturday, December 26, 2009
For any of you scuba divers out there who are hoping to increase your connection network on LinkedIn, I'm now a LinkedIn LION. so in the spirit of being a LinkedIn LION or open networker, I welcome all new connections and details are at the bottom of my LinkedIn profile.
Scuba Diving Blog Readers Get Free Gift
Friday, December 25, 2009
Clint Cora, a Master certified diver (NAUI), has a deep interest in personal development so he has written a personal growth guide that covers such topics as health, fitness, stress management, dealing with difficult people and more. This free gift, available as a download, is now available to readers of this scuba diving blog. Simply go to Personal Growth Guide to get more details.
Scuba Diving Posters For Christmas
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Scuba diving posters are a great way to remind ourselves of the diving world even in areas where we have snow winters. If you have divers on your Christmas list, you should take a look at Scuba Diving Posters to see what kinds of art prints and posters are available these days. But better hurray since you want to take into account shipping time for Christmas.
Fool's Gold Movie Has Nice Scuba Diving Scenes
Sunday, December 06, 2009
I recently saw the adventure comedy movie Fool's Gold which was based in the Caribbean. I was impressed with the nice scuba diving scenes throughout the movie. The water was clear and the coral reefs were visible. These scenes did give the viewer a decent idea of what the real underwater world would be like except I didn't see much fish in these scenes. But I enjoyed the movie. For more
Updated Motivational Speaker Video
Friday, December 04, 2009
Karate world champion and motivational speaker Clint Cora has updated his main video at the middle of his homepage. Too bad there are no scuba diving footage but one of these days, he will certainly include some.
NAUI Master Scuba Diver On Twitter
Thursday, December 03, 2009
NAUI Master scuba diver and motivational speaker Clint Cora is now on Twitter. Feel free to follow him @clintcora when you are on Twitter.
Better Order Scuba T-Shirts In Time For Christmas
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
If you want to get one of our unique Scuba Dive Adventurer scuba t-shirts or tank tops in time as a Christmas gift for your favorite diver, you should order soon to give enough shipping time. Check out the Scuba T-Shirts today.
Sister Martial Arts Blog Moved To New Location
Monday, November 30, 2009
Another sister blog of this one, which is based on martial arts, is also moved from Blogger to a new location. See the new Martial Arts Blog Bulletin. It is now part of a huge martial arts articles site.
Motivational Diversity Blog Now At New Server
Monday, November 30, 2009
One of our sister blogs here on Blogger, our Motivational Diversity Success Blog, has been moved to a new server. This motivational blog, run by motivational speaker and scuba diver Clint Cora, is now the main motivational blog. Most old posts from the Blogger blog have been moved over to the new server. So check it out at Motivational Diversity Success Blog.
Pharmaceutical Sales Blog and Free Webinar
Friday, November 27, 2009
There are often many pharmaceutical sales force meetings down in southern destinations which also represent great opportunities for people to scuba dive. But it's incredible how few people actually try the sport. This is too bad because it diving would be a great experience to add on to any pharmaceutical sales meeting. In case any of you are interested in pharmaceutical sales, there is a
Motivational Inspirational Personal Growth Blog
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
For those who like following blogs, motivational speaker and author has a separate personal growth blog that is updated several times per week in addition to his official motivational speaker website. This inspirational personal growth blog is also linked to his Facebook fan page. Clint of course is a Master certified NAUI scuba diver.
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Dangerous Fish?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
 Marine animal behavior can appear threatening to divers who do not understand the purpose behind the behavior. Many sea animals are completely docile but just "look scary," and some animals that appear friendly can actually be quite aggressive. Click through the following pages to learn about some of the animals that divers commonly fear and to discover which are dangerous and which are not. "Dangerous" Fish and Sea Animals
Aquatic life:
? Stoplight Parrotfish Change Colors
? Caribbean Reef Fish Identification
? Jellyfish First Aid
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Dirty - Scuba Diving Stories
Thursday, May 10, 2012
 Here's yet another reason I love diving. . . . This morning, I sat in front of my clients and spit. How many people can say that? They weren't offended; spitting in a mask is just something a diver does to keep his mask from fogging. I love diving because of the adventure of finding unexpected wildlife and the beauty of the underwater world. I love working in diving because I don't have to pretend to be anything more than the slightly uncouth tomboy that I am. Read more
What behavior does diving let you get away with?
? Share Your Stories of Dirty Diving!
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Hydration Is Key to Safe and Comfortable Diving!
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
 The ocean is a comfortable 80 degrees Fahrenheit in Mexico where I guide and teach diving. The air, however, is frequently much, much warmer. Divers travel to tropical beaches to experience coral reefs that thrive in warm waters - the hot climate is part of the lure. Yet, many divers forget that the strong sun and high humidity of many dive destinations can quickly dehydrate. Add to this the tendency of many divers to consume above average quantities of margaritas and beer while vacationing, and the potential for dangerous dehydration becomes apparent. Read more
More dive safety articles:
? Why Make Safety Stops?
? Why Should You Know Your No-Deco Limit?
? How to Handle Ear Pain on Ascent
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What Does the "Pre-Dive/Dive", "On/Off" or "+/-" Adjustment on Your Regulator Do?
Monday, May 07, 2012
 What do you notice about the design of a regulator second stage? At first glance a diver may notice the size, weight, or color. Perhaps you notice an interesting little knob on the second stage labeled "Dive/Pre-Dive," "On/Off," or "+/-". This switch or knob alters the airflow inside the regulator, making breathing either easier or more difficult. Turning the knob enables and disables something called the Venturi Effect, which regulator designers take advantage of to assist breathing. Click through the following pages to find out how it works, and when you should disable the Venturi Effect. Read more
More regulator articles:
? DIN vs Yoke Regulators
? What Is a Balanced Regulator?
? Definition and Basic Parts of a Regulator
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Just for Fun: Diving With Angelfish
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
 Sporting outrageous hues and patterns, marine angelfish make diving a colorful experience. The seventy-four known species of angelfish have an amazing variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Divers will recognize the typical angelfish shape in such species as the Queen Angelfish and Gray Angelfish: flat, rounded bodies and long, trailing anal and dorsal (upper and lower) fins. Imagine turning an angelfish on its tail, with its fins hanging down, and the reason for the name becomes apparent. The shape of the fish turned this way resembles the silhouette of an angel. Here are twelve fantastic angelfish to look for on dives around the world. Click through these photos to learn more about angelfish.
Aquatic life:
? Nudibranchs
? Seahorses and Pipefish
? Fireworms
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The Beauty of the Dive - 6 Reasons to Love Diving
Sunday, April 29, 2012
 Diving on a shipwreck, I look up while inside a cabin and see a pool of air from my exhaled bubbles. The pool shimmers, mirror-like, and for a moment I see my own image gazing back at me. I make a face at my reflection and breathe out. The exhaled air hits a different part of the ceiling. Large bubbles burst into a thousand tiny particles upon impact, and then slither like quicksilver up to the larger pool. Magic! I am obsessed with scuba diving. How do I love diving? Let me count the ways: 6 Reasons to Love Diving
More reasons that I love diving:
? Dirty
? A Universal Language
? Sign Language
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Review: Mares Excel Plus Fins
Friday, April 27, 2012
 Why did I switch to the Mares Excel Plus Fins? Since the beginning of my career as a cave diver, I have used the quintessential cave diving fin: the SCUBAPRO Jet Fin. Jet fins are excellent for frog kicking and make back kicking easy. I have tiny feet (US woman's size 5) and my jet fins looked like miniature models of the jet fins that all my taller and bigger cave diving buddies were using. The blades were much shorter, and they were not as wide as my friends' larger fins. Because I am so small, the size of my fins was never a problem. I am small enough to have less drag than the average diver, and I could swim just as quickly as everyone else. However, when I started carrying multiple stage tanks on my dives, my tiny fins were no longer sufficient to propel me efficiently through the water. Review of my new Mares Excel Plus fins
More scuba fins profiles:
? Cressi Master Frog Fins
? SCUBAPRO Twin Jet Fins
? SCUBAPRO Seawing Nova Fins
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Scuba Tip: Always Purge Your Regulators When You Close Your Tank Valve
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
 She was flopping around on the surface like a dying fish. After a few tense seconds, my friend managed to flip herself face-up and remove her regulator. She had jumped in the water with her tank valve closed, and been unable to breathe underwater. I began to laugh, partly because I thought it was ludicrous that my friend, an open water scuba instructor, had rolled off the boat with her tank valve closed, and partly from relief that I wasn't required to rescue her. How had an experienced professional diver managed to toss herself in the water with her tank valve shut? It's easier than you might think! Find out what happened
More tips:
? 13 Tips for Good Boat Diving Etiquette
? 8 Methods of Preventing Mask Fog
? Overcome the Fear of Water in Your Mask
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Salt Water Aspiration and Scuba Diving
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
 As a scuba instructor, I tend to err on the side of over-caution. The dive equipment set-up and revision which I teach my students is very meticulous, and I insist that they perform these checks on every dive. One piece of equipment that I see many divers (and scuba instructors) overlook during their equipment set-up and inspection is the regulator mouthpiece. A mouthpiece's bite tabs may wear down or break off after many uses. Mouthpieces also tend to develop holes where the plastic tie-wrap holds them in to the regulator second stage. This is dangerous! Any mouthpiece developing holes must be replaced before diving. Holes in the mouthpiece can lead to salt water aspiration - a little-recognized syndrome that divers should know about. Read more
Dive medicine and safety:
? Asthma and Diving
? PFO and Diving
? Kids and Diving
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Scuba Tip: Easy, Less Stressful Descents
Monday, April 23, 2012
 An uncontrolled ascent is dangerous. Scuba divers learn during open water certification that one of the most dangerous mistakes to make in diving is to ascend too quickly - doing so increases the risk of decompression sickness. But what about uncontrolled descents? Diving injuries caused by quick ascents are usually serious, but injuries caused by uncontrolled descents are far more common. Ear barotraumas, the most common diving injury, are caused by improper ear equalization frequently linked to quick or uncontrolled descents. The difficulty of equalizing can make descent the most stressful part of a dive for many divers, but it doesn't have to be. Read tips for an easier, more controlled descent.
Scuba tips:
? Always Open Tank Valves Fully
? Why You Should Never Use the "Up" Button
? The Best Way to Swim Underwater
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Google News - Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving The Underwater Museum in Cancun - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
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World Diving Review Ranks Scuba Dive Shops and Spots Across the Globe - MarketWatch (press release)
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:43 GMT
Scuba Diving To and Through the Putah Creek Stone Bridge By Sharon Eckroth ... - Lake Berryessa News
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Lucy Thorne tries scuba Diving with Bracknell Sub Aqua Club - Reading Post
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Scuba diver: Concordia should be sunk - Toronto Sun
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Curacao: where art imitates ocean life - San Francisco Chronicle
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:11:51 GMT
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Curacao: where art imitates ocean lifeSan Francisco ChronicleThey're exquisite and ephemeral, the residents of a world in which scuba divers and snorkelers are transient spectators. After Aruba and Bonaire, Curacao is the lesser-known sibling in Caribbean diving's "ABC." The island's famous drift dives - in ... |
Scuba diving industry releases PSA video on lionfish hunting and safety (VIDEO) - Examiner.com
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:47:04 GMT
Sonal Chauhan learns scuba diving for '3G' - Indian Express
Tue, 15 May 2012 05:38:18 GMT
Falls Scuba Diving Enterprise Celebrates 30th Anniversary - Patch.com
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:56:55 GMT
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Falls Scuba Diving Enterprise Celebrates 30th AnniversaryPatch.comBut how about a scuba diving retail store, complete with a classroom and staff to teach and certify you in the hobby? Not exactly what comes to mind, right? Thirty years ago, there were four scuba divers who launched that very idea in Menomonee Falls. |
From Soldier to Dive Pirate - Signal Magazine
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:32:38 GMT
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From Soldier to Dive PirateSignal MagazineAn organization called Dive Pirates (you can insert your various arrrr and treasure jokes here) makes this possible through a small band of dedicated volunteers with a passion for scuba. The program embraces wounded warriors, offering them a chance to ... |
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