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Amazing Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a beautiful town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The Whitsunday Region is a group of 74 islands and the town of Airlie Beach is the perfect location to stay in order to experience what the whole Whitsunday region has to offer. There is no direct International flight to Airlie Beach, but you can take local flight, bus, or train and even drive or sail to reach Airlie Beach.

1Amazing sailing trip around the Whitsunday islands

The first and the most important thing to do when you reach to Airlie Beach is to make arrangement for the sailing trip around the Whitsunday Region, the world one of the most beautiful sailing trip. You can get the sailing trip around the Whitsunday Region in every range from costly to budgeted one, from 1-day trip to a week trip depending to your budget. There are 2-night packages (and budget package) trips to privately chartered and catered excursions to romantic honeymoon sails. You can find many agent and boating companies in Airlie Beach from where you can book your sailing trip. If you are not sure which type of trip or boat is right for you, you can get take the advice of fellow travelers or your hotel staff. Airlie Beach Port is one of the busiest ports and you can find wide range of different kinds of boats and sailing tours leaving each day.

2Thrilling way to explore the Airlie Beach beauty by Skydiving

The amazing and thrilling thing that you can do in Airlie Beach is skydiving, while enjoying the aerial view of the amazing Whitsunday islands that you will never forget in your life. You can get the amazing skydiving experience without any difficulty. Airlie Beach skydiving agency situated at the Whitsunday airport, which is two minutes drive from Airlie Beach. Airlie Beach skydiving jumps ranges are from 8,000 ft and 20-second free-fall to 14,000 and 60 second free fall. What so good about the skydiving is that you will experience the amazing beauty of Airlie Beach surrounding. Airlie Beach is one of the best locations in world for skydiving free fall.

3Sea Kayaking trip

One of the great ways to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Whitsunday islands is by sea kayaking. You can also get some exercise; sea kayaking is a great way to explore the beauty of Whitsunday Region. There are many kayak tour operators in Airlie beach and offer you many kayak tour package. You can get guided half day, full day, and extended and self-guided adventure kayak tour in the Whitsunday islands.

 4adventure Helicopter trips

You can enjoy the beauty of Whitsunday Region through helicopter. There are many helicopter tour operators in Airlie Beach and offer you many type of packages. You can get 2-hour helicopter adventure package and many others, but the best one is the Helicopter Whitehaven Beach Picnic Adventure.

5amazing Quad Bike tour

You can just go for adventure trip in Quad Bike tours. There are many agencies in Airlie that offer you tour on Quad Bike and even adventure trips. For the beginners there is a package of one hour guided tour. You will love Honda 250cc Quad Bike.

6Just to relax in Airlie beach

You just want to relax then Airlie Beach Lagoon is the best place for it.  The first thing is the amazing view of ocean. The grass and the barbecues it is the perfect place to relax and take sunbath. You will find the lagoon fully packed with tourists in bikinis as well as families enjoying a relaxing day.

7 Reef world adventure

The Whitsunday Region is, known for the world most beautiful reefs. You must try scuba dive, which some multi- night sailing trip offer or there are also special scuba diving agencies too. You can leaner to scuba dive too and explore the underwater world. You will never forget to beauty you will explore underwater.

8Camp at Whitehaven Beach

You can also go for hiking and camping from Whitehaven beach (one of the most popular beach of Whitsunday Region). On Whitehaven beach there is a pubic campsite run by the National Park service. You can enjoy hiking in green hilltop. Your stay at Whitehaven do not cost you much, but getting there might. Water taxis charge about 80$ per person from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach.

9Eating and Drinking

In Airlie Beach, there is an "Eat Street" where you will find wide range of restaurants, cafe with the view of ocean, and this eating street is on the beach. An amazing place to eat and drink and you will find many verities of foods and cocktails here.

10Shopping

The last but not the least, you can go for shopping .On Saturdays, the foreshore in Airlie fills with a range of dealers selling local arts and crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables and more. It is a great place to soak in the relaxed, chilled atmosphere of Airlie Beach.

Great Dane

All you need to know about Great Danes

The Great Dane is of a large shorthaired breed, about three feet tall at the shoulders and weighs about 140 lbs.  Great Danes are generally sweet, affectionate dogs and adjust well to apartment living too, as long as they get daily long walks. Great Danes are quite well with children, as long as Great Danes trained not to jump on them. Great Danes are good learners and you can teach any tricks, just need some patience and time. Great Dane can easily get alone with other pets.

The Great Dane -Origin

 "Apollo of all dogs" is the name given to the Great Dane. Dogs resembling the Great Dane are visible on Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. There are also drawing’s of the Great Dane on Egyptian monuments of about 3000 B.C. The earliest writings of dogs that resemble the Great Danes were in Chinese literature dating back to 1121 B.C. In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alan’s) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. These dogs admired for their ability to bring down bear and wild boar. These dogs thought to have been Wolfhound mixed with old English Mastiff. With selective breeding, the Greyhound added in to create the Great Dane. Besides used as a hunter, this dog used as estate guard dogs The Great Dane got recognition in 1887. Some of the Great Dane's talents are tracking, watchdog, and carting.

The Great Dane -Description

The Great Danes are very large, elegant, and powerful dogs. The preferred height for male Great Danes is 32 inches at the shoulder, or higher. Females should stand 30 inches or taller. Show dogs are disqualifies if male Great Dane stand less than 30 inches (76 cm), or female Great Dane stand less than 28inches (71cm). Male Great Dane average weight is between 135 to 150 pounds and females fall anywhere between 120 to 135 pounds. The Great Dane comes in several colors including fawn, brindle, black, blue, harlequin, or mantle. Though the Great Danes are massive dogs, they should be square in proportion, with the length of the body matching the height. The Great Danes have rectangular heads. The Great Danes have high-set ears of medium size, which often cropped. If not cropped, the ears fold forward, toward the cheek. The long tail diminishes in thickness towards the end and should never crop.

The Great Dane -Temperament

The Great Dane has a good temperament, and often called a "gentle giant". Delightful and loving, the Great Danes are playful and patient with children but trained not to jump on children. They love everyone and need to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. They are reliable, trustworthy, and dependable. Courageous and loyal, they are good watchdogs. The Great Dane does not stay little for long and consistent training and rules should start right from puppyhood. If you are not a firm, confident, consistent pack leader who knows how to correct the dog when he is showing signs of aggression, the dog can be dog aggressive.

The Great Dane -Grooming

The Great Danes have smooth shorthaired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristles brush and dry shampoo when necessary. Bathing The Great Dane is a difficult. The Great Dane, nails must always be trimmed. This breed is an average shedder

The Great Dane -Living Conditions

It is surprising to know that the Great Danes, a big dog can easily adjust in an apartment, if they got sufficient long walk and exercise. It is relatively inactive indoors and active outdoor. The Great Dane can adept to live in both outdoor and indoor situation. The Great Dane can easily adjust with other pets.

The Great Dane -Life Expectancy

The Great Danes average life is under 10 years, however some can live to be 12-13 years old.

The Great Dane -Health Problems

The main health problems of The Great Dane are prone to hip dysplasia, bloat, heart disease, tumors and tail injuries. The Great Danes are not advice to jog until the dog is at least one year old, but walking is necessary. The Great Dane is not a long-lived breed.

           The Great Dane is so wonderful dog, but requires special care that not everyone is qualified to give.

SUCCESS STORY

Worked as a guide and now is the owner of “Eco Adventure Trails” 

 

  “Quitter never wins and winner never quits” Mr. Dhirender says, the owner of Eco Adventure Trails’ at Mcleodgang, 10 kilometers from Dharamshala, who started as guide. From childhood he was passionate towards adventure sports. First he completed all the courses of trekking and mountain climbing from Manali, when he was in college. His parents wanted him to pursue civil or defense services, but his passion towards adventure sports didn’t let him stay at home. He started as a mountain guide in 1993. People told him that it is not long term career and there is no money in it. He was the person who thinks from his heart and didn’t care what people were saying. Mountains were home for him, and he did many expeditions at Kumao, Garhwal, Laddakh and Lahaul & Spiti and worked as mountaineering instructor for 10 years at regional mountaineering centre at Mcleodgang.

                                                                     He became expert in mountain climbing and trekking so he began to get Mountain Rescue Missions.  He had done many mountain rescues at Dhauladhar ranges and done para-guiding rescues at the time of International Event at Billing valley.  Still was fresh in his mind, when he with 5 members team, went to rescue Joel Kitchen (paraglider).  Who went missing during a paragliding competition at Bir. (April.26.2003) Due to inclement weather, the team lost its way and went missing for 2 days. One of the team members also became critically ill. Fortunately, after 2 days, the team spotted a small village and survived, but Jeol Kitchen is still missing till now.  

                                                                              He also has experienced many adventure sports like paragliding, snow skiing and Water sports like river rafting etc.  In 2005 he started his own company “Eco Adventure Trails”, registered under Himachal Tourism and also registered at IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) at Delhi as LO(Liefon Officer:- Agent of center government,  who accompany foreigners for expeditions).  His company organize short and long treks at Dhauladhar mountain at laddhakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Chamba, Kullu , Kangra and Garhwal. Conduct schools and colleges camps full of adventure sports and helps in building leadership and team working quality.

                                                                   He also worry about the global problem of green house effect, and says ,keep the earth green and clean, and had participated in many NGO,s for this motive. When asked about the career opportunity in this field, he said that there is lot of opportunity and every year the Himachal state government organizes guide course, free of cost at regional centre Dharamshala, by getting training a person can start his own business. He smiled and said, if there is a will there is a way for any career and hard work is key to success.                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                  Megha Gurung                                                                                           

Review: 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Review: 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a midsize family car, with amazing performance, great fuel economy, and impressive features and could easily be mistaken for a luxury vehicle. The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid got sufficient power to take zero to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. It is eco-friendly and offers a number of luxurious standard and optional features to provide a superior 3experience for passengers as well as for driver. It also got smart gauge, feature a pair of color displayed and the graphics are pleasant and modern. There’s even one that show animated leaves and branches……….the more economically you drive, the fuller and greener your shrubbery become.

Super Performance and Power

The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid got a 2.5 liter four cylinder gasoline engine that produce 156 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque, when it is paired with electric motor that increase power output to 191 hp. Power is sent to the front wheel via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). That result acceleration to 60 mph from zero in 8.7 second, which is quick for a hybrid car. At the Edmunds test track, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid stopped from 60 mph in 126 feet, which is a short distance for a hybrid car on low rolling resistance tires

Good Fuel Economy

The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid manages 41 miles to the4 gallon in city and 36 on the highw3ay and 39 mpg combined.

Amazing Equipment

      Equipments include---- 17 inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, blind-spot mirrors, the Mykey System (limits top speed and audio volume), a keyless entry security code pad, automatic dual zone, automatic  climate control, eight way driver and six way passenger power seats, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, eco friendly cloth upholstery, a leather wrapped steering wheel, an auto dimming rear view mirror, a specialized gauge voice commands, Bluetooth and iPod control and six speaker sound system with CD\MP3 player, satellite radio, and steering wheel control. Wow!!!!! But that is not enough there are many option equipment too…………………The Moon and Tune value package adds a Sony 12 speaker stereo upgrade and a sun roof. The driver’s vision package adds a rear view camera and a blind spot warning system with cross-traffic alert. Optional leather upholstery is package with heated front seat. Also optional is a navigation system with voice activation, single CD\DVD\MP3 player, 10 GB of digital music storage and Sirus Travel Link, which includes real time traffic, weather and other information.

Good Space

The 2011 has sufficient space for front and rear passenger and driver will particularly love the comfortable position behind the steering wheel with smart gauge. The trunk capacity is compromise by car’s battery pack, which is typical of hybrid car. 

Review: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

Review: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h is a hybrid car, with amazing performance, great fuel economy, and impressive features. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got sufficient power to take zero to 60 mph in 9.8 second, which is not the fast as compare to other hybrid car. It is the Eco friendly and offers a number of luxurious standards to provide superior experience for driver and passengers.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h-Performance

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, electronic continuously variable transmission, 650-volt nickel metal hydride full hybrid system, that produce 98 hp (134cmb)/102 lb-ft of torque. Power is send to the front wheel via an Electronic controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). That result acceleration to 60 mph from zero in 9.8 second, which is not quick for a hybrid car. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h top track speed is 113mph.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h- Distinctive Characters

The most amazing feature of the 2011 Lexus CT 200h is, it gave driver a choice of two different type of driving moods-Dynamic or Relaxing. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got four modes for driving; Eco and Normal drive modes gave importance to Relaxing driving mood, while Sport mode focuses on a Dynamic driving mood. There is also EV mode allows the car to run on electric motor power alone, resulting in zero fuel consumption and eco friendly car. From changing, the mode from Normal to Sport mode the car would not get any fast, but does open the drive train’s taps earlier, firms up steering and gave a bit more leeway.

                                                                       The 2011 Lexus CT 200h is available in eight exterior colors and in six interior color combinations. The 2011 Lexus CT is perfect aerodynamic design as its sculptured shape improved fuel efficiency and a drag coefficient of just 0.29. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, helps to keep pre-set distance from the car traveling ahead, it is an amazing feature. SmartAccess, a keyless entry system, allows you to unlock the doors and trunk by touching the door handles, and starts the car by pressing a button. Illuminated Side Mirrors is the external mirror, integrated LED turn signals and puddle lamps that help illuminate the area outside the vehicle. HDD Navigation System, the GPS linked voice-activated. Bluetooth ® technology enables hand-free phone, and audio function. Lexus Enform ® with Safty Connect is impressive, navigation and emergency assistance, twenty-four hours and seven days a week, without requiring a cell phone. There is also rain sensing wipers, detects the presence of rain on the front windshield glass and wiper blades are activated at the appropriate speed.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got innovative automotive audio system- speaker diaphragms constructed with supportable bamboo charcoal-based resin and amplifier that uses fifty percent less power. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h offer NuLuxe, a remarkable seating material that is very attractive, eco friendly and innovative.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h: Fuel Economy

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h manages 43 mile to the gallon in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. The2011 Lexus CT 200h got Eco driving mode to save more fuel, also EV mode in which only electric motor is use and there is no fuel consumption. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h has impressive fuel economy and is Eco-friendly car. The 2011 Lexus CT 200h car utilizes about 85 percent ecological and bio-sourced material.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h: Safety

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got impressive features of safety.  The 2011 Lexus CT 200h got advanced eight airbag system, that  driver and passenger knee airbag, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags and dual-stage front airbags that are effective to deploy at one of two speeds, depending on factors such as car speed and impact severity.  There is also Pre-Collision system, when there is front collision, this system take measures to help reduce impact damage. There are also Vehicle Stability Control, Backup Camera, and Smart Stop Technology.

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound 

                                   The Afghan Hound is a very ancient dog, belonging to Sinai (Northeast Egypt), and mentioned in Egyptian papyruses (writing-material made in ancient Egypt) as well as pictured in the caves of northern Afghanistan more than 4000 years ago. Many people believe the Afghan Hound is the most ancient of breeds. The actual age of the breed is in controversy, as there are different views of its origin, but most acknowledge that the Afghan Hound history goes back to approximately 8,000 years. The breed kept pure for centuries, and its exporting to another country was always legally ban. Therefore, the Afghan Hound reached Europe by smuggling in early 19th century. The Afghan hound was used as a shepherd and hunter of many types of game including deer, wild goats, and even wolves and snow leopards. The Afghan Hound was also used by shepherds as herders and watchdogs. The Afghan Hound is very fast and agile runner, the Afghan Hound pursues game by sight. The Afghan Hound thick coat protects against temperature extremes. In Europe and America, the Afghan Hound has become a luxurious pet because of his distinguished beauty. On 3^rd August 2005, Korean scientists announced that they have successfully clone a dog, an Afghan Hound name Snuppy. 

  Afghan Hound  Appearance 

                                                No other breed of dog can claim such exotic beauty and elegance as the Afghan Hound of today. The spectacular beauty of Afghan Hound dogs caused them to become highly desirable show dogs and pets. The Afghan Hound native land is Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound high, wide hipbones are well adapted to rough country. The Afghan Hound stands 24-29 inches (61-74cm) and weight 50-60lbs (23-27kg). It has floppy ears, a long topknot, and a long silky coat of various colors.  The Afghan Hound is famous for its thick, fine, silk coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed developed its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound hunt by sight and in Afghanistan it has been used to pursue leopard, hares and gazelle. The Afghan Hound was brought to Europe in the late 19^th century by British soldiers returning from the Indian-Afghan border wars. 

Afghan Hound Temperament

The Afghan Hound is a loyal, friendly, intelligent and happy dog. It is difficult to train the Afghan Hounds as they are so intelligent that make problem to train them and they are independent thinkers, which make them difficult to train. The Afghan Hound need regular exercise and if do not get sufficient exercise, the Afghan Hound become destructive. The Afghan Hound is well-known for not performing well on recall and also for running away. The Afghan hounds have a strong prey instinct, as it is hunter dog, and will chase anything that moves. The Afghan Hounds are calm and patient, as they are good with well-behaved children. The Afghan Hounds are circumspect around stranger. The Afghan Hounds are smart dogs, and surprise you with their smartness. The Afghan Hound like to run and dig.  

Afghan Hound Grooming and Ideal living conditions

As the Afghan Hound got long hair, so needed proper hair care and brush it daily and avoid creating apples under the arms and behind the ears. Have to take special care of hair. Special comb and conditioner shampoo is required for Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hounds require space, as they like to run and is very active dog. Whenever the Afghan hound get wet you, must take special care and always have to have clean big towel of the dog.