We asked Jesse Cancelmo for some suggestions for aspiring scuba divers. Here’s his advice for those interested in learning:
1. Local dive shops usually offer scuba schools. Pick one that is certified by one of the large scuba agencies, such as PADI, NAUI, or SSI.
Have you seen the little UV ray index that your local media and the National Weather Service put out? Do you think anyone who has lived on the Gulf coast more than say, 5 minutes, really needs to look at the index to know if you needs sun protection? Face it, if the sun is out and you are too, you’re gonna burn if you don’t put on some kind of sun protection. We don’t need no stinkin’ index! That’s for people in Cleveland.
Did you see the gorgeous photos of the fish and marine life showcased earlier in this issue? Wouldn’t it be great to have an aquarium full of those rascals, so you could enjoy them every day? We love saltwater aquariums-they are beautiful and you can go down to the beach and catch your own wildlife to stock them. But what exactly goes into buying and maintaining a saltwater aquarium? We decided to find out.
Vacation in your backyard! Gas is $4 a gallon…and rising. Airlines are raising prices, cutting flights, and charging for peanuts. What’s a vacationer to do? Build a swimming pool! It’s a vacation in your own backyard. And if you get a loan, the interest is deductible just like your mortgage. It can increase the value of your home. With modern equipment, upkeep is quick and easy. And best of all, they’re a lot of fun!
Our world is changing. The combination of explosive oil prices and global warming are lighting a fire under homeowners and homebuilders to change business as usual. Homeowner want more environmentally friendly materials used in their homes, and they want those homes to be more energy efficient to offset rising utility prices.
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